Edition of January 14, 2026

Blanquefort: First winter rendezvous on February 4 for the Les Saisons des châteaux collective

On February 4, Madame B restaurant at Bordeaux’s Hôtel Burdigala will host an immersive tasting featuring wines from 11 Médoc châteaux, organized by the Les Saisons des châteaux collective.

Source: sudouest.fr Médoc Critics and ScoresVisiting Bordeaux

EU warns of decade-long wine downturn

The EU is warning that the wine sector could face a prolonged downturn lasting up to a decade, citing structural demand weakness and market pressures. The outlook implies continued challenges for major producing regions and their exports, including Bordeaux.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The CrisisTrade and Tariffs