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A First Taste of the 2025 Vintage in Bordeaux
Ahead of Bordeaux en primeur on April 21-23, Enosens presented 50 barrel samples from the still-maturing 2025 vintage to 150 wine-industry professionals at Stade Matmut Atlantique. The samples represented 30 Bordeaux appellations.
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Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz dine with a 1811 Château d’Yquem
On Jan 28, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz shared dinner photos showing an 1811 Château d’Yquem, a Sauternes wine said to be worth about £75,000 per bottle. Only 10 bottles of the vintage are thought to exist worldwide.
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Wine and running: An unorthodox pairing going mainstream
Wine-themed running events are gaining popularity, with the Marathon du Médoc launched in 1985 as a 20-stop race through Bordeaux vineyards and drawing 8,000 participants annually by 1994. New wine-themed races and social clubs have since emerged worldwide.
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Archive dive in five: Decanter’s January 1976 issue
Decanter launches an archive nostalgia series looking back at its January 1976 issue. It includes Clive Coates MW’s take on Bordeaux 1970 as a top post-war vintage plus period auction prices for leading 1970 clarets.
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Decanter Cellar: 20 top-rated Merlots
Decanter published 20 top-rated Merlot wines on January 28, 2026, with Merlot being sorted in Pomerol. The selection argues that the variety is often underestimated.
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What does the EU-India trade deal mean for wine?
The EU and India signed a trade deal in Delhi that will cut tariffs on EU wine from 150% to 20% for premium wines and 30% for mid-range wines when it takes effect.
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India is thirsty for European wine: why everything will change after 20 years of waiting
After 20 years of negotiations, the EU and India have reached a major free-trade agreement aimed at reducing tariff barriers. The deal is expected to reshape access for European wines in India, with implications for French regions including Bordeaux.
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Decanter reveals Montrose Blanc, a small-production white wine from Château Montrose in St-Estèphe that revives the estate’s historical tradition of making white wine.
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The price of this gold-medal Bordeaux red wine surprises wine lovers
A discounted Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2019 from Château Le Vieux Pressoir, a gold-medal-winning Bordeaux red, is surprising wine lovers on Cdiscount, according to leparisien.fr.
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200% wine tariff threat could ‘freeze commerce’ and accelerate US job losses
The US Wine Trade Alliance warned that reported threats of 200% tariffs on French wine and champagne, alongside an additional 10% tariff threat, could freeze commerce and accelerate job losses in the American wine sector.
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BBR auctions ‘treasure trove’ from the cellars of the Berry and Rudd families
Berry Bros. & Rudd is auctioning wine from the cellars of the Berry and Rudd families, with bidding closing on February 3. Lots include a 1966 Château Cheval Blanc, a 1979 Le Pin magnum and a 1975 Château Lafite Rothschild magnum.
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Château Fonroque revealed through 14 vintages
An exceptional vertical tasting of 14 Château Fonroque vintages took place on Monday, January 19, in Saint-Émilion, assessing the influence of the estate’s biodynamic practices on its wines. Château Fonroque has been Biodyvin-certified in biodynamics since 2008.
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How a 200% tariff on French wine could impact the US market
Decanter analyzes a threatened 200% US tariff on French wine, which it says would largely wipe French bottled wine from the US market and raise retail prices. It sets out the knock-on effects for restaurants and Champagne, and heavy revenue pressure on French producers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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‘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.
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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.
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Bordeaux launches a collective call in the face of the crisis
Bordeaux wine and agricultural organizations issued a joint “Appel de Bordeaux” on January 14, urging the government to act urgently on the viticulture crisis through 5 measures, including aid, Egalim law changes and market-clearing distillation.
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Trump threatens 200% tariffs on French wine and Champagne over Board of Peace snub
On January 19, US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs of up to 200% on French wine and Champagne after France indicated it would decline an invitation to join his Board of Peace initiative.
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Uncover hidden gems: Affordable Bordeaux and Burgundy wines
Decanter rounds up 14 best-value wines under £30 from Bordeaux and Burgundy. The selection spans multiple styles and includes Bordeaux regions such as St-Julien, St-Estèphe and Sauternes, plus some supermarket own-label options.
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Richard Nunn joins Champagnes & Châteaux as key account manager
Champagnes & Châteaux has appointed Richard Nunn as key account manager. The move signals a trade/portfolio and customer-development focus at a company active in fine wine, including Bordeaux.
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Vignerons Avenir: Call for Applications
Terre de Vins opens applications for its “Vignerons Avenir” initiative, inviting emerging winegrowers to apply. The call targets the French wine community and may include Bordeaux candidates and projects.
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Top 6 findings from the SVB Wine Report
Silicon Valley Bank’s 2026 State of the US Wine Industry report estimates that US wine sales fell to $74.3 billion in 2025 from $75.5 billion in 2024, while volumes dropped to 329 million cases from 335.9 million.
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Bordeaux: Renewed Interest in Petit Verdot
Petit verdot is drawing renewed interest in Bordeaux, where some growers are increasing its share in blends and others are producing single-variety cuvées. Historically used at an average of about 5%, the late-ripening grape is also replacing some merlot plantings as the climate warms.
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Château Smith Haut Lafitte hands over reigns to next generation
Château Smith Haut Lafitte and Cathiard Vineyard have handed executive leadership to Mathilde Thomas and Alice Tourbier, while their mother, Florence Cathiard, becomes co-chair of the supervisory board. The daughters succeed their parents, who have owned the Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé since 1990.
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World Health Organisation says alcohol is now ‘too affordable’
The World Health Organisation argues alcohol has become too affordable and calls for policies such as higher taxes and minimum pricing. Such measures could impact wine pricing and demand, including for Bordeaux in key markets.
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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.
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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.
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Sigalas-Rabaud becomes first Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé to release a dealcoholized wine
Château Sigalas-Rabaud has become the first Sauternes Premier Grand Cru Classé to release a dealcoholized wine. The move signals growing interest in no/low-alcohol products even among classified Bordeaux sweet-wine estates.
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Winter sales 2026: this gold-medal red wine drops to a record-low price at Cdiscount
According to leparisien.fr, Château le Vieux Pressoir Cuvée Tradition 2019, a gold-medal Bordeaux red wine, is available at a record-low price at Cdiscount during the 2026 winter sales.
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Winter sales: this gold-medal Bordeaux red drops to under €5 at Cdiscount
According to leparisien.fr, Château Le Vieux Serestin 2023, a Médoc Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux red that won a gold medal, is available for under €5 at Cdiscount during the winter sales.
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10 years of Chartron et Trébuchet under the aegis of Grands Chais de France
According to Terre de Vins, Chartron et Trébuchet marks 10 years under the ownership of Grands Chais de France, with an expanded range of cuvées, modernized winemaking and a premium positioning in Burgundy.
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Can wine be a friend to athletes?
The UGCB says wine can be a friend to athletes, but notes that wine’s antioxidant and polyphenol benefits can also be found in other foods, including fruit and coffee, in a statement dated July 28, 2025.
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JancisRobinson.com recommends wines worth buying and laying down for future drinking.
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Final call: The Global Merlot Masters 2026
The Global Merlot Masters 2026 is calling for entries of Merlot wines, including blends containing at least 50% Merlot, for blind judging by Masters of Wine, Master Sommeliers and senior buyers.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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"1855": French history through menus and Bordeaux wines
The art book “1855” is limited to 400 copies priced at €850 and uses hundreds of historic menus to tell French history while featuring the 88 châteaux in the 1855 classification.
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Castel Group leadership coup escalates
The Drinks Business reports an escalation in a leadership coup within Castel Group. The dispute could have implications for governance and strategic direction at one of Bordeaux’s most influential wine businesses.
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The Castel Group rocked by Succession-style family rift
Alain Castel resigned as a director of D.F Holding, while he and Romy Castel were reported to be seeking the ouster of Castel Group CEO Gregory Clerc. The group said its board met in Luxembourg on December 11 and supported Clerc, who acknowledged a “troubled undercurrent” at the company.
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite launches new Chilean icon wine
Viña Los Vascos, part of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (DBdR) Lafite, has launched Cañeten, a Chilean wine from Colchagua’s coastal foothills. The 2022 vintage, its first release, blends 54% Syrah, 43% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc.
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Decanter reports on a Fine Wine Encounter masterclass featuring a vertical tasting at Château Smith Haut Lafitte, exploring how terroir and time shape the estate’s wines across vintages.
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Wines of the Year 2025: Bordeaux & Burgundy
Decanter editors Georgie Hindle and Natalie Earl selected the best Bordeaux and Burgundy wines they rated in 2025. The Bordeaux selection included 3 of 9 wines rated 100 points and 2 of 8 rated 99 points.
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How Bordeaux’s youth are shaping tomorrow’s wine industry
Young people in Bordeaux are shaping the future of the wine industry, from training and careers to new approaches and priorities.
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Christmas with Grand Crus: The Wine Merchant’s Tips
On Dec. 12, 2025, a wine merchant at Chai des Chartrons in Bordeaux shared tips for festive food and wine pairings for Christmas.
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This red wine under €7 won 3 gold medals and 2 stars in the Hachette Guide
According to leparisien.fr, Château de Bourdieu 2020, a Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux red promoted by Cdiscount for under €7, won 3 gold medals and 2 stars in the Hachette Guide.
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Bordeaux 2023 in bottle, the grands crus
Bordeaux 2023 wines now in bottle from classified growths and grands crus receive Jancis Robinson's assessment of quality and style.
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Why now is the perfect time to seek out Château Montrose
The case for buying and drinking Château Montrose now: a Bordeaux benchmark, for its quality and its current appeal.
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4 decades of Château Margaux: A Decanter Fine Wine Encounter Masterclass
At Decanter's Fine Wine Encounter in Singapore in 2025, a masterclass tasted nearly 4 decades of Château Margaux wines led by CEO Alexis Leven-Mentzelopoulos, a member of the owning family.
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“Koreans are very fond of Bordeaux Grands Crus”
On Nov. 6, 2025, Vintage interviewed South Korean sommelier and influencer Yanis Alexandre Feral, who helps Koreans discover Bordeaux Grands Crus through his YouTube channel, Wine_Story. He also manages the wine cellar at Evett, a 2-star Michelin restaurant in Seoul.
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UGCB publishes a 'Carnet de Vendanges' update for the 2025 Bordeaux vintage, covering harvest progress and conditions. It provides Bordeaux-specific context for the developing 2025 season.
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UGCB promotes the 2025 Week-End des Grands Crus in Bordeaux, highlighting its flagship tastings and related events. It is a key annual showcase for top Bordeaux châteaux and the region’s wine culture.
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Note on the 2024 Vintage “En Primeur”
UGC Bordeaux publishes a note on the 2024 Bordeaux vintage in the context of the en primeur campaign. It outlines key characteristics and context for the 2024 wines.
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The Brilliant Career of Clos Fourtet
On July 16, 2025, Clos Fourtet in Saint-Émilion was described as having 13 hectares of historic underground galleries, where bottles of the Premier Grand Cru Classé B mature.
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On April 9, 2025, Château-Figeac, a Premier Grand Cru Classé "A" of Saint-Emilion, was preparing to host the Soirée d’Accueil des Primeurs 2024.
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The key dates in La Place de Bordeaux’s 2026 calendar
La Place de Bordeaux’s 2026 calendar includes January 20 in Washington, D.C., mid-March trade-fair competition and the anticipated release of Yquem’s 2023 vintage.
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UGCB has published Wine Side Stories, a feature centered on Bordeaux grands crus for consumer and trade audiences.
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Cross-interview: François-Xavier Maroteaux and Axel Marchal
A cross-interview between François-Xavier Maroteaux and Axel Marchal discussing Bordeaux wine and winemaking perspectives. Published by the UGCB as part of its Vintage content.
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