Edition of May 15, 2026

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

Bordeaux’s 2025 dry whites generally showed freshness, aromatic clarity and balance despite summer heat and drought, according to Decanter. Many producers harvested early, with picking beginning around August 15 to preserve freshness.

Source: Decanter The VintageThe New Bordeaux

Bordeaux 2025: Ideal conditions lead to luscious Sauternes

According to Decanter, a near-perfect cycle of morning mists, sunshine and rainfall produced a small but beautiful 2025 Sauternes crop, with an average yield of 12.5hl/ha. Sauternes and Barsac produced pure, luscious sweet wines with vibrant freshness.

Source: decanter.com BarsacSauternes The Vintage

Bordeaux last call: the necessary evolution of the campaign that will decide the future of en primeur

An Italian wine publication calls the current en primeur campaign decisive for Bordeaux's commercial future and argues the system must evolve.

Source: Gambero Rosso En Primeur and La Place

Bordeaux accelerates its shift in wine

Bordeaux is expanding lighter wine styles, sustainability measures and its push into the British market as the region marks 90 years as an AOC. Crémant de Bordeaux production has quadrupled over the past decade, with 2025 exports reaching 56,000 hectoliters.

Source: Vinetur Crémant de Bordeaux The New BordeauxTrade and Tariffs

Storms in the Bordeaux vineyard: "It's the second time hail has fallen right on my vines"

A grower in the Bordeaux vineyard has been hit by hail for the second time.

Source: ici.fr The Vintage

Lafite Rothschild: a masterclass not to be missed

Terre de Vins is promoting a June 9 masterclass in Paris during its Grande Dégustation Primeurs, featuring wines from the Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite portfolio. The event highlights Château Lafite Rothschild, the First Growth estate in Pauillac.

Source: terredevins.com Château Lafite Rothschild Pauillac En Primeur and La PlaceThe Fine Wine Market