Edition of April 8, 2026

Bordeaux 2025 weather and crop report

Bordeaux's 2025 growing season ended with one of the region's smallest harvests in decades, according to Gavin Quinney of Château Bauduc, who details the effects of the weather.

Source: jancisrobinson.com Château Bauduc The Vintage

Amblevert nurseries in Sainte-Florence, Gironde: the "maternity ward of grape varieties" for 4 generations

On March 29, 2026, the Amblevert nurseries in Sainte-Florence, Gironde, marked 4 generations producing vine plants for growers and began making wines under the Oze brand. The nursery produces 1.2 million plants from 30 grape varieties each year.

Source: francebleu.fr The CrisisEstates and People

Legendary Glamis Castle 1870 Château Lafite wine to be auctioned

Sotheby’s New York says 1870 Château Lafite Rothschild magnums found at Glamis Castle in 1971 are part of a private collection valued at close to £40,000 and are set to be auctioned.

Source: The Times Château Lafite Rothschild History and Archives

The Cellars of the Future

Terre de Vins profiles BPM Architectes, a Bordeaux-founded architecture firm specializing in wine-sector projects across France. One of its partners discusses the new challenges and future direction of winery and cellar architecture.

Source: terredevins.com Vineyard and Cellar

Bordeaux Legend and James Bond's Favorite Winemaker

Wine-Searcher describes a legendary Bordeaux winemaker as James Bond's favorite.

Source: wine-searcher.com Estates and People