Edition of May 7, 2026

Bordeaux Guide 2026: Get the inside track on this famous region

Decanter published its Bordeaux Guide 2026 on May 7, 2026, featuring advice on finding great-value wines, a reassessment of the 2016 vintage and travel tips for the region.

Source: decanter.com The Vintage

Bordeaux unveils modernisation drive

According to The Drinks Business, Bordeaux has launched a modernization drive.

Source: The Drinks Business The CrisisThe New Bordeaux

Bordeaux gains ground at fine-wine auctions

Bordeaux is gaining ground in fine wine auctions.

Source: Vinetur The Fine Wine Market

Bordeaux 2025: The region's exciting exploration of top dry whites continues

Bordeaux’s 2025 dry white wines often showed freshness, aromatic clarity and better balance than expected in a hot, dry year, with early harvesting helping preserve acidity and moderate alcohol, according to Decanter.

Source: decanter.com The New Bordeaux

Bordeaux wine crisis: a scheme unique in France to restructure the vineyard

The State, Safer and Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine signed an agreement to create the Foncière d'avenir en Gironde by the end of 2026 to buy distressed vineyard land, convert it and resell it for other crops, according to Sud Ouest.

Source: Sud Ouest The Crisis