Edition of June 17, 2026

‘Subdued’ en primeur campaign despite the ‘uniqueness’ of the vintage

Bordeaux’s en primeur campaign has been subdued despite the vintage’s perceived uniqueness, although Berry Bros. & Rudd says it has sold meaningful volumes.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com En Primeur and La PlaceThe Vintage

Maison Sichel: ‘Brexit has been an opportunity’

Maison Sichel says Brexit created commercial opportunities in the UK market, including in trading conditions and bottle sales to British consumers.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The Fine Wine MarketTrade and Tariffs

Bordeaux 2025, a pivotal en primeur campaign?

Bordeaux’s 2025 en primeur campaign is concluding, with Nick Martin questioning whether it marks a pivotal moment for the region.

Source: jancisrobinson.com En Primeur and La Place

Bordeaux and Hong Kong toast a 5-year future

The Bordeaux Wine Council and Hong Kong Tourism Board signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation on wine and food tourism. Hong Kong is Bordeaux’s third-largest export market globally by value.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Trade and TariffsVisiting Bordeaux

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 results revealed: Global wine quality reaches new heights

The 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards results were published on June 17, after almost 17,000 wines from 58 countries were blind tasted by 245 experts, according to Decanter.

Source: decanter.com Critics and Scores