Edition of April 22, 2026

Lafite 1870 magnums smash estimates in 'immortal' Bordeaux auction

A Decanter report says magnums of 1870 Lafite far exceeded estimates in an "immortal" Bordeaux auction. Strong bidding for rare Bordeaux helped push total sales above $2 million, underscoring continued collector demand.

Source: decanter.com Château Lafite Rothschild The Fine Wine MarketHistory and Archives

Bordeaux Trade Confidence Rises Despite Weak Prices

Wine Lister said Bordeaux trade confidence rose to 6.4 from 5.9 last year ahead of the 2025 en primeur campaign, even as recent vintages continued to trade below release prices. Its study covered 134 wines and surveyed 74 senior trade figures.

Source: Vinetur En Primeur and La PlaceThe Vintage

Liv-ex Warns Bordeaux En Primeur Faces a Test of Price Discipline

Liv-ex warned that Bordeaux’s 2025 en primeur campaign could falter if châteaux raise release prices before buyers regain confidence. The exchange said Bordeaux accounted for 35% of secondary-market traded value.

Source: Vinetur En Primeur and La PlaceThe Fine Wine Market

En Primeur Week: the Bordeaux vineyard gets a ray of sunshine with the 2025 vintage

La Tribune reports on Bordeaux's En Primeur week, where the 2025 vintage is a welcome bright spot for the region.

Source: La Tribune The VintageEn Primeur and La Place