Edition of May 26, 2026

En Primeur: the art of appreciating a wine for what it could become

Terre de Vins will host a Grande Dégustation Primeurs on June 9 in Paris with around 30 Bordeaux properties, featuring wines tasted and sold before bottling.

Source: terredevins.com En Primeur and La Place

Philibert Perrin: "White wines must gain visibility in Pessac-Léognan"

New ODG head Philibert Perrin outlines his vision for Pessac-Léognan as the appellation faces urban pressure, climate change, shifting consumer tastes, and economic fragility. He argues that the appellation’s white wines need greater visibility while preserving its identity.

Source: terredevins.com Pessac-Léognan The New Bordeaux

Justin Meyer named best student sommelier in Bordeaux wine 2026

On May 12, Justin Meyer was named Bordeaux wine’s best student sommelier for 2026 after finishing ahead of 15 students in the 22nd Trophée Pessac-Léognan, hosted at château Malartic-Lagravière.

Source: Vitisphere Château Malartic-Lagravière Pessac-Léognan Critics and Scores

Bordeaux Wine Council and Harlem EatUp! Host Preview at Ginny’s Supper Club

The Bordeaux Wine Council hosted a preview tasting of more than 60 wines this week at Ginny’s Supper Club in Manhattan as the official wine sponsor of the Harlem EatUp! Festival.

Source: Times Square Chronicles Visiting Bordeaux