Edition of June 15, 2026

Bordeaux producers leave appellation rules for more flexible Vin de France labels

An increasing number of Bordeaux producers are moving part of their production into the more flexible Vin de France category, which represented about 2% of Bordeaux production, or roughly 132,000 hectoliters, on June 9, 2026, according to Vinetur.

Source: Vinetur The CrisisRules and Classifications

Speculating with wine: What is behind the hype around the Bordeaux en primeurs?

Speculation and the futures system are at the center of the hype around Bordeaux en primeurs.

Source: wort.lu En Primeur and La Place

Favorite pick: this Bordeaux wine with delicate woodland mushroom notes

MSN recommends a Bordeaux wine with delicate woodland mushroom notes.

Source: MSN Wines to Buy

Trump threatens new 100% tariff on French wine

Donald Trump threatened a 100% tariff on all French wines and Champagne unless France drops its 3% digital tax on US tech companies. The measure would have major implications for French wine trade, including Bordeaux producers and exporters reliant on the US market.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Trade and Tariffs

White Wine Trading Surged on Liv-ex as Red Wine Lost Ground

White wine value traded on Liv-ex rose 650% from 2010 to 2025, while sparkling wine rose 1,100% and red wine fell 15.0%. On June 8, 2026, Burgundy overtook Bordeaux as the leading white wine category by value, according to Vinetur.

Source: Vinetur The Fine Wine MarketThe New Bordeaux