Edition of April 6, 2026

A setback and a breakthrough against downy mildew in the Bordeaux vineyard

Vitisphere says the first downy mildew treatments are imminent in the Bordeaux vineyard, with some early areas, including parts of Médoc, already treated. Monitoring lacks winter-oospore data from 4 Gironde sites, while weekly qPCR analysis of spores from 70 Nouvelle-Aquitaine sites is advancing.

Source: Vitisphere Médoc The Vintage

A new identity for Chanel's vineyards

Chanel is bringing its 4 wine properties together under the shared identity “Les Vignobles”: Château Rauzan-Ségla, Château Canon, Château Berliquet and Domaine de l'Ile, while preserving each property’s individual character.

Source: terredevins.com Château BerliquetChâteau CanonChâteau Rauzan-Ségla Estates and People

The 2025 Bordeaux Vintage: An Insider’s Early Look

Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth has begun his annual spring visit to Bordeaux, where he is visiting top châteaus and assessing the early potential of the 2025 vintage.

Source: Wine Spectator The Vintage

Bordeaux vineyard: the Chamber of Agriculture unveils 35 measures for the 2030 horizon

The Bordeaux Chamber of Agriculture has unveiled a plan with 35 measures to restore the competitiveness and ambition of the Gironde vineyard toward 2030.

Source: Placéco The Crisis