Edition of January 22, 2026

Bordeaux’s classified growths will open Wine Paris

The Conseil des Grands Crus Classés en 1855 will host a first-of-its-kind tasting ahead of Wine Paris 2026, bringing together 54 Médoc and Sauternes estates at the Musée des Arts Décoratifs. The trade-only event aims to highlight the diversity and collective momentum of the 1855 classified châteaux and become an annual fixture.

Source: terredevins.com MédocSauternes Rules and Classifications

Oeno Group customers warned ‘you may not get your money back’

City of London Trading Standards warned Oeno Group customers, many of whom invested thousands of pounds in fine wine, that they may not recover their money after Oenofutures Limited stopped trading just before Christmas. Around 80% of clients’ wine is believed to be held by Oenofutures Limited.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The Fine Wine Market

Carine Bailleul rekindles Castelnau’s living memory with the oenothèque

Carine Bailleul, cellar master at Champagne Castelnau, is preserving the house’s living memory through a unique wine library in Reims. It holds late-disgorged vintages offered on demand in bottles, magnums and jeroboams.

Source: terredevins.com The Vintage

‘We prefer respect to bullies’: Macron hits back at Trump tariff threat

French President Emmanuel Macron responds to Donald Trump’s threat of new tariffs, warning against bullying and stressing respect in trade relations. The dispute raises renewed concern for EU wine exports, including Bordeaux, if US duties are imposed.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Trade and Tariffs

What will the fine wine market do in 2026?

According to Liv-ex, all major fine-wine indices have risen consistently since September 2025, while trade values and volumes increased in September and October. US purchase value ended 2025 43.6% below 2024, as the Asian market showed early signs of recovery.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The Fine Wine Market