Edition of May 1, 2026

Bordeaux 2025: Can the Bordelais make their wines irresistible again?

According to Decanter, Bordeaux's 2025 vintage has great potential but tiny volumes, while the Bordelais must sell it and collectors feel no obligation to buy.

Source: decanter.com The VintageThe Fine Wine Market

Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score?

Decanter compiled a 10-question quiz on Bordeaux en primeur as châteaux prepare to release their 2025 vintage and the first releases emerge this week.

Source: Decanter The VintageEn Primeur and La Place

En Primeur 2025: Pontet-Canet Sets the Tone

Terre de Vins reports that Château Pontet-Canet is again one of the first major releases of the 2025 Bordeaux en primeur campaign. The Tesseron family estate in Pauillac is offering the wine at a very slight increase in public price.

Source: terredevins.com Château Pontet-Canet Pauillac En Primeur and La PlaceEstates and People

10 of the best value grand cru classé estates in Bordeaux

Decanter names 10 Bordeaux grand cru classé estates as the best-value options among Médoc wines.

Source: decanter.com Médoc Rules and Classifications

Wine investment: Bordeaux 2025 campaign imminent

Bordeaux's 2025 en primeur season has arrived amid improved buyer sentiment, macroeconomic uncertainty and plentiful supplies, according to Decanter. The Bordeaux 500 index rose 0.2% in the first quarter of 2026 but remained down 15.3% over 5 years.

Source: decanter.com The Fine Wine MarketEn Primeur and La Place