Edition of January 11, 2026

Aymeric de Gironde: "Let’s be less ashamed of making wine"

Aymeric de Gironde, director general of château Troplong Mondot, a Premier Grand Cru Classé de Saint-Émilion, says wine professionals should be “less ashamed of making wine” and better defend wine’s cultural value.

Source: terredevins.com Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Émilion Rules and Classifications

Why fine wine investors are still losing money in 2025

On December 26, 2025, prices of Burgundy, Bordeaux and vintage Champagne had fallen back to pre-pandemic levels amid US tariffs, weak demand and better-performing assets, while a tentative Asian rebound offered faint hope.

Source: moneycontrol.com The Fine Wine MarketThe Vintage

What should you drink while watching France/Australia?

For the France-Australia rugby match on November 22 at the Stade de France, Vintage recommends Château La Louvière 2021 red, served slightly chilled, following advice from Jacques Lurton.

Source: vintagebyugcb.com Château La Louvière Wines to Buy

Decanter's 100-point wines of 2025

Decanter awarded 30 wines a perfect 100-point score in 2025, including 9 from Bordeaux. The wines were tasted between October 1, 2024, and September 30, 2025.

Source: decanter.com Critics and Scores

We found you a deal not to miss on these 12 bottles of wine for year-end

BFMTV highlights a Cdiscount year-end deal: buy 6 bottles of Bordeaux Château Gabarey and get 6 bottles of Bordeaux Château Rougier free. It’s positioned as a holiday-meal bargain for end-of-year celebrations.

Source: bfmtv.com Château GabareyChâteau Rougier Wines to Buy