Edition of May 13, 2026

Bordeaux En Primeur 2025, The Verdict

Wine-Searcher gives its verdict on the Bordeaux En Primeur 2025 campaign, covering trade, pricing and market sentiment around the new vintage.

Source: wine-searcher.com En Primeur and La PlaceThe Vintage

En Primeur: Château Cheval Blanc Clears the Hurdle

According to terredevins.com, Château Cheval Blanc released its 2025 en primeur on May 11 at €336 ex-négoce, 20% above the 2024 price.

Source: terredevins.com Château Cheval Blanc En Primeur and La Place

Bankruptcy of H & A Location: Will a war break out between winegrowers and coopers?

The judicial liquidation of H & A Location, a barrel-leasing intermediary, has left Bordeaux wine estates paying rents while coopers pursue unpaid claims for barrels delivered during the 2025 harvest. Maître Olivier Nicolas says the estates may invoke their right to peaceful use of the barrels and collective-proceedings rules.

Source: terredevins.com The CrisisVineyard and Cellar

MICHAEL FRIDJHON | Bordeaux market collapse spells disaster for speculators

Michael Fridjhon says the end of the Bordeaux wine price boom is causing a long-overdue correction that is wreaking havoc for speculators, as demand from younger generations and consumption decline.

Source: Business Day The New Bordeaux

‘I forgot how delicious mature Bordeaux is’: 22 bottle-aged wines to drink now

Decanter recommends 22 bottle-aged Bordeaux wines to drink now, including wines from the 2012, 2015, 2017 and 2019 vintages, amid the 2025 en primeur campaign.

Source: decanter.com En Primeur and La PlaceHistory and Archives

Libourne: L’Épaulée libournaise wants to reconnect Bordeaux wine with the public

On 15 and May 16, nearly 35 châteaux and estates will gather in downtown Libourne for the third L’Épaulée libournaise, with tastings, concerts and food aimed at reconnecting growers and consumers.

Source: Sud Ouest Visiting BordeauxThe New Bordeaux