Edition of June 19, 2026

I’m a France expert

A France specialist names her favorite wine bars in Bordeaux, places to taste wine and eat well in the city.

Source: these are my favourite wine bars in Bordeaux Critics and ScoresVisiting Bordeaux

A new era opens at Domaine Beauséjour in Chinon

Arnaud de Laforcade is leaving Château Cheval Blanc after 17 years as commercial and finance director. He will join Domaine Beauséjour in Chinon as estate manager, in a project backed by Ivan Massonnat of Domaine Belargus.

Source: terredevins.com Domaine BelargusChâteau Cheval Blanc Estates and People

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Platinum winners: Thrilling 97-point wines

Decanter lists the Platinum winners of the Decanter World Wine Awards 2026, wines scored 97 points.

Source: decanter.com Critics and Scores

A Bordeaux for Watching Football: France as the Wine Favorite at the World Cup - General-Anzeiger Bonn

A German-language article suggests Bordeaux as a wine choice for watching football, framing France as a wine favorite during the World Cup.

Source: ga.de Vineyard and Cellar

Decanter World Wine Awards 2026 Best in Show: Top 50 wines

Decanter revealed the 50 Best in Show wines at the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards on June 17, 2026. They were selected from nearly 17,000 entries, represent 16 countries and account for 0.3% of all wines tasted.

Source: decanter.com Critics and Scores