Edition of May 27, 2026

Bordeaux charts its course

Terre de Vins released a new issue dedicated to the 2025 primeurs, with 400 wines tasted and commented on as Bordeaux adapts to climate change and changing consumer tastes.

Source: terredevins.com En Primeur and La PlaceVineyard and Cellar

Austria's magazine for wine culture: Château Lafleur 2025 for the first time as "Vin de France"

Château Lafleur released its 2025 vintage as Vin de France for the first time, rather than under AOC Pomerol, according to Vinaria.at.

Source: Vinaria.at Château Lafleur Pomerol The VintageThe Crisis

Montpellier: a bottle of Château d’Yquem 1811 goes to auction starting at 60,000 euros

A bottle of Château d’Yquem 1811 will be auctioned on Sunday, May 31, near Montpellier, with a starting price of €60,000, according to actu.orange.fr.

Source: actu.orange.fr Château d’Yquem The Fine Wine MarketHistory and Archives

The wine crisis in Bordeaux hits suppliers

In Bordeaux, at least 15,000 hectares of vineyards were uprooted between 2023 and 2026, while bottle, cork and logistics suppliers saw orders fall, according to Vinetur.

Source: Vinetur The Crisis

Bordeaux winery launches wine specifically for Gen Z

A Bordeaux winery has launched a wine aimed at Gen Z, according to Falstaff.

Source: Falstaff The New Bordeaux

Saint-André-de-Cubzac: a new winegrowers' guinguette organized at the Port de Plagne

Winegrowers from the Bordeaux 45 association will hold a new edition of the Wine in the City evening at the Port de Plagne in Saint-André-de-Cubzac on Saturday, May 30.

Source: sudouest.fr Visiting Bordeaux