Edition of May 18, 2026

Bordeaux 2025: Right Bank's Embarrassment of Riches

According to Wine-Searcher, Bordeaux’s 2025 vintage is marked by strong, deep wines from the Right Bank.

Source: wine-searcher.com The Vintage

Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur Opens with Mixed Prices

The 2025 Bordeaux en primeur campaign opens with mixed prices across the releases.

Source: Vinetur En Primeur and La Place

Bordeaux 2025 releases: Lafleur 2025 debuts as ‘Vin de France’

Château Lafleur entered the Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign as Vin de France, its first vintage under that label after leaving the Pomerol appellation. Decanter rated the wine 97 points.

Source: decanter.com Château Lafleur Pomerol En Primeur and La PlaceCritics and Scores

Chateau Batailley: A pillar of value in Pauillac

Château Batailley, a fifth growth property in Pauillac, has been owned by the Castèja family since 1961 and is known for consistent quality at accessible prices, according to Decanter.

Source: decanter.com Château Batailley Pauillac Estates and People

Wine investor says 'snap up 3 bottles now'

Professional wine investor David Jackson, founder of fine wine marketplace Squelch, has identified 3 investment-grade Bordeaux wines he believes could soar in value, according to the Express.

Source: express.co.uk The Fine Wine Market