Edition of June 10, 2026

Grande Dégustation Primeurs: Bordeaux unveils its new collection in Paris

Terre de Vins held its Grande Dégustation Primeurs in Paris for the first time, where around 30 Bordeaux estates presented their 2025 vintage. The event drew about 400 consumers and aimed to refresh perceptions of Bordeaux wines for modern drinking habits.

Source: terredevins.com The VintageEn Primeur and La Place

Bordeaux winemakers increasingly shift wines into Vin de France

Bordeaux producers are increasingly moving part of their production into Vin de France, which represents about 2% of Bordeaux output, or approximately 132,000 hectoliters, according to Vinetur on June 9, 2026. The category gives producers more freedom over grape varieties, winemaking and labeling.

Source: Vinetur Vineyard and CellarThe Crisis

Bordeaux winemakers are leaving appellation rules for freer Vin de France labels

On June 9, 2026, an increasing number of Bordeaux producers moved part of their production into Vin de France, which accounts for about 2% of Bordeaux output, or roughly 132,000 hectoliters, according to Vinetur.

Source: Vinetur The CrisisRules and Classifications

Touring the 2025 Bordeaux Vintage

Wine-Searcher is touring the 2025 Bordeaux vintage.

Source: wine-searcher.com The Vintage

Gavin Quinney's 2025 Bordeaux report

Gavin Quinney describes 2025 as another fine Bordeaux vintage, but says it came with the smallest crop since 1991 and low yields across the board.

Source: Harpers Wine & Spirit The Vintage