Edition of June 9, 2026

"I thought we were going to disappear": how Bordeaux wine is attracting and winning over new consumers

Sud Ouest looks at how Bordeaux wine is winning over new consumers after fears about the region's decline.

Source: Sud Ouest History and Archives

Bordeaux 2025: Who Moved En Primeur's Cheese?

The 2025 Bordeaux en primeur campaign has raised questions about how its traditional value proposition has shifted, according to Wine-Searcher.

Source: wine-searcher.com En Primeur and La Place

Bordeaux with Premier Grand Cru lineage flies under radar

A Bordeaux wine with Premier Grand Cru lineage is flying under the radar, according to The Australian.

Source: The Australian Wines to BuyEstates and People

"Grand Zurich Summit": Bordeaux wins clearly!

Bordeaux won the blind tasting at The Grand Zurich Summit, where Château Mouton Rothschild 2016 placed first with 97.05 points and Château Latour 2016 second with 96.55. The event compared 20 wines from Bordeaux and Napa Valley, according to gaultmillau.ch.

Source: gaultmillau.ch Château LatourChâteau Mouton Rothschild Critics and Scores

The great Bordeaux versus California duel: Château Mouton Rothschild as winner

A German-language magazine reports a Bordeaux-versus-California tasting duel won by Château Mouton Rothschild.

Source: NZZ Bellevue Château Mouton Rothschild Critics and Scores