Edition of June 11, 2026

Bordeaux producers are shifting wines toward Vin de France

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

Source: Vinetur The Crisis

Vin de France gains ground in Bordeaux

Vin de France is gaining ground in Bordeaux.

Source: The Drinks Business The Crisis

European wines are already arriving up to 10% cheaper in Brazil thanks to the Mercosur-EU agreement

European wines are arriving in Brazil as the Mercosur-EU agreement cuts import taxes from 27% to 24%, while prices are expected to fall by up to 10% as stocks are replaced. Bordeaux reds are among the wines competing for Brazilian consumers.

Source: oglobo.globo.com Trade and Tariffs

Beaujolais, drinking well indeed

Jancis Robinson says Bien Boire en Beaujolais is more enjoyable than Bordeaux's primeurs and that Beaujolais wines are showing well.

Source: jancisrobinson.com En Primeur and La PlaceCritics and Scores