News of June 2026

Austria's magazine for wine culture: Bordeaux estates missed an opportunity with high prices

Vinaria.at says Bordeaux estates missed an opportunity with high prices after Château Montrose’s 2025 en primeur release came in 21% above 2024. An expert quoted by Vitisphere said an unreleased wine should be at least 20% cheaper than available vintages.

Source: Vinaria.at Château Montrose En Primeur and La PlaceThe Vintage

Why 2009 Bordeaux is still a reference for joyful modern classicism

Decanter revisits the 2009 Bordeaux vintage, arguing it remains a benchmark for modern classicism and continues to show youthful charm. A recent tasting suggested the best wines still have decades of life ahead.

Source: decanter.com The VintageCritics and Scores

Castel Heirs Removed from Wine Unit Board as Family Dispute Escalates

Bloomberg reports that two heirs in the Castel family have been removed from the board of the historic wine business based near Bordeaux. The move deepens a family power struggle inside one of France’s biggest drinks empires.

Source: bloomberg.com Estates and PeopleHistory and Archives

Jean Bernard takes the helm of the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux

Jean Bernard became president of La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux on June 29, 2026, succeeding Sylvie Cazes after 12 years leading the institution.

Source: Vinetur Estates and PeopleVisiting Bordeaux

Wine: “Bordeaux must be respected!” Mouton Cadet is bouncing back

Bordeaux brand Mouton Cadet says its performance is improving in France and export markets. The company plans to launch a new grower-focused cuvée in September.

Source: sudouest.fr Trade and Tariffs

Laydis vineyards turn to crowdfunding

Thomas and Élodie Laydis have launched a crowdfunding campaign on Ulule to turn their family estate, Château Roc de Calon, into an wine-tourism destination. Based in Montagne-Saint-Émilion, the move is presented as a diversification strategy in response to the wine sector crisis.

Source: terredevins.com Château Roc de Calon Montagne-Saint-ÉmilionSaint-Émilion The CrisisEstates and People

Why Château Corbin is 'an intimate jewel of St-Emilion'

This Decanter feature profiles Château Corbin, a small grand cru classé estate in Saint-Émilion, highlighting its setting, character and vineyards. It presents the property as a charming, down-to-earth example of Right Bank Bordeaux.

Source: decanter.com Château Corbin Saint-Émilion Rules and ClassificationsCritics and Scores

Mouton Cadet introduces a new way to enjoy Bordeaux: chillable red wine meets cocktail culture

Mouton Cadet says it is modernizing Bordeaux’s image with its Fresh Collection, promoting chillable red wine and cocktail-style consumption. The release frames this as a lifestyle-led way to attract new consumers to Bordeaux.

Source: prnewswire.co.uk En Primeur and La PlaceThe New Bordeaux

Alex Heinz from Ornellaia to a Bordeaux château: "Here are my new wines"

Alex Heinz has moved from Ornellaia to a Bordeaux château and is presenting his new wines.

Source: PressReader Estates and People

Warm success for “Périgord Attitude” in Bordeaux

On June 25, professionals and wine enthusiasts attended the “Périgord Attitude” afterwork at Bin Public in Bordeaux, tasting Bergerac and Duras wines with Périgord food.

Source: terredevins.com

Read the full set of the editorial team's notes

Terre de Vins expanded its Primeurs 2025 dossier with 150 additional comments, bringing the total to 550 tasting notes for wines due for delivery in spring 2028.

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

Crémant de Bordeaux bucks Bordeaux’s downward export trend in 2025

Crémant de Bordeaux exports rose 35% in 2025 to 622,222 9-liter cases, according to the CIVB. Shipments to Germany increased 66% by volume, while Bordeaux’s overall shipment volume fell 8% in the 12 months to the end of February.

Source: Global Drinks Intel Crémant de Bordeaux The New BordeauxTrade and Tariffs

Blind tasting in Zurich: Napa and Bordeaux compared

A blind tasting in Zurich matched 2016 Napa Cabernets and Cabernet-based blends against 2016 Bordeaux wines, 50 years after the Paris tasting.

Source: bilanz.ch Critics and Scores

New Wine Hub and LiveTrade partnership to ‘significantly’ expand businesses access to global fine wine trading

LiveTrade, the fine wine trading platform powered by Bordeaux Index, has partnered with Wine Hub from Wine Owners to connect business management software directly to a major fine wine marketplace. The tie-up aims to broaden global access to fine wine trading for merchants, collectors, and producers.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The Fine Wine MarketEstates and People

Sheep Help a Bordeaux Vineyard Raise Soil Temperatures by 2°C

According to Château Clarke, winter sheep grazing raised soil temperatures by about 2°C this year at its 54-hectare Cru Bourgeois estate in Listrac-Médoc, helping reduce frost risk for young buds.

Source: Vinetur Château Clarke Listrac-MédocMédoc Vineyard and CellarThe Vintage

French wine expert says Nova Scotia has all the winning ingredients for a world-class destination

French wine economist Badet said Nova Scotia has the ingredients to become a world-class wine and tourism destination after spending a week visiting its wineries and vineyards.

Source: saltwire.com Visiting Bordeaux

5 (Very) Good Reasons to Go to Périgord Attitude

Périgord Attitude returns to Bordeaux on June 25 at the Bien Public, featuring Bergerac-Duras wines and food producers from Périgord.

Source: terredevins.com

France bans alcohol at festivals as heatwave grips wine regions

France temporarily banned alcohol consumption at some state-organized events and in certain public spaces as a severe heatwave pushed temperatures toward 42°C.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The VintageRules and Classifications

WineCap: which châteaux ‘won’ EP in terms of pricing?

WineCap said fewer than 10 major Bordeaux 2025 en primeur releases offered genuinely attractive pricing to the trade, identifying Lafite Rothschild, Cheval Blanc, Léoville Las Cases, Margaux and Ducru-Beaucaillou as sensible buys.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château Cheval BlancChâteau Ducru-BeaucaillouChâteau Lafite RothschildChâteau Léoville Las Cases Margaux En Primeur and La PlaceThe Fine Wine Market

En Primeur 2025: Who Comes Out on Top?

Terre de Vins highlighted Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Pontet Canet and Château Canon among the leading properties of the uneven 2025 Bordeaux vintage after a difficult growing year.

Source: terredevins.com Château CanonChâteau Lafite RothschildChâteau Pontet-Canet En Primeur and La PlaceThe Vintage

Wine investment: Fine wine market stabilising

Fine wine prices stabilized in 2026, according to Decanter, while the Liv-ex Fine Wine 50 index, which tracks Bordeaux first growths, rose 0.7% in the 4 months to April 30. Geraint Carter of Bordeaux Index said prices had stopped falling.

Source: decanter.com The Fine Wine MarketThe New Bordeaux

Why the World’s Most Iconic Wine Regions Are Revamping Their Classifications

Major wine regions are revising long-standing classification systems amid falling global wine consumption, with Bordeaux among the traditional regions making notable changes.

Source: wineenthusiast.com Rules and Classifications

Experts: Bordeaux producers miss opportunity for vintage 2025

Experts and brokers cited by wein.plus say Bordeaux producers missed an opportunity with the 2025 En-Primeur campaign, as prices remain too high compared with bottled wines. Château Montrose released its price 21% above the 2024 vintage, while only 8 to 10 wines have really worked.

Source: wein.plus Château Montrose The VintageEn Primeur and La Place

Panel tasting results: Superb St-Emilion & Pomerol from 2020

Decanter reports panel tasting results for 147 wines from Saint-Emilion and Pomerol from the 2020 vintage. The tasting found 3 Exceptional, 32 Outstanding and 98 Highly Recommended wines.

Source: decanter.com PomerolSaint-Émilion The VintageCritics and Scores

Gironde vineyard land fund: 4,400 hectares up for transfer

Around 430 preliminary applications have been filed by Bordeaux growers to sell 4,400 hectares to Gironde’s new vineyard land fund. Backed by €20 million, the scheme aims to restructure a Bordeaux vineyard sector in crisis.

Source: terredevins.com The Crisis

Between 9 and 20 euros: the 20 best-value Bordeaux wines of the 2025 vintage

avis-vin.lefigaro.fr selected 20 Bordeaux 2025 wines priced between 9 and 20 euros as the best values among about 500 wines tasted. All received ratings of 90/100 or higher and have just been released to market.

Source: avis-vin.lefigaro.fr The VintageCritics and Scores

Bordeaux wine crisis: 4,400 hectares of bare land after vine removal to be allocated for new agricultural projects

On June 19, 2026, Foncière d’avenir recorded 430 applications from owners seeking to sell about 4,400 hectares of bare land created by vine removal in Bordeaux, mainly in Libournais and South Gironde, for new agricultural projects.

Source: Sud Ouest The Crisis

A vintage with the pedal to the floor

Bordeaux’s 2025 vintage produced lower alcohol, elegant tannins and hydric stress without heat stress, according to Terre de Vins. A new generation of Bordeaux growers, technicians and owners worked to turn the challenging conditions into successful wines.

Source: terredevins.com The VintageEn Primeur and La Place

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

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

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

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

I’m a France expert, these are my favourite wine bars in Bordeaux

France expert Carolyn Boyd, who has written about the country for 20 years, shares her favorite wine bars in Bordeaux on June 18, 2026.

Source: The Times Visiting Bordeaux

Why Vidrala’s lightweight Bordeaux glass bottle matters for wine and climate

Vidrala’s lightweight Bordeaux-shaped glass bottle aims to reduce wine’s carbon footprint.

Source: AD HOC NEWS Vineyard and Cellar

Why Verallia’s Ecova 75 cl Bordeaux bottle is on so many wine lists

Verallia’s Ecova 75 cl Bordeaux bottle appears on many wine lists, reflecting its adoption in wine service and retail.

Source: AD HOC NEWS

‘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

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

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 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

Fine wines: why the en primeur market is still stalled

The 2025 vintage sold very poorly en primeur, after weak campaigns for 2023 and 2024, and the Bordeaux system is still struggling to attract buyers.

Source: sudouest.fr The VintageEn Primeur and La Place

Château Petit-Village unveils its new relationship with La Place de Bordeaux

Château Petit-Village has unveiled a new relationship with La Place de Bordeaux, alongside changes including the arrival of new general director Lauren Laudrin.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château Petit-Village En Primeur and La Place

Bordeaux wines: Haux's Goguette cocktails are gaining momentum

Château Lamothe in Haux launched Goguette, a line of wine-based ready-to-drink cocktails led by Valentine Chombard, and has found commercial success.

Source: sudouest.fr Château Lamothe de Haux The New Bordeaux

Trump Deploys His Most Familiar Trade Weapon Against France: A 100% Wine Tariff for a Digital Tax

Donald Trump threatened 100% tariffs on all French wines and Champagne over France's digital services tax at the G7 summit in Évian. The move revives a major trade risk for French exporters, including Bordeaux producers and merchants.

Source: easternherald.com Trade and Tariffs

The future of wine depends on culture

The future of wine depends on culture.

Source: jancisrobinson.com

Why Bergerac should be your next wine travel destination

Bergerac in southwest France spans 10,500ha and includes 7 sub-zones covering 10 APs; roughly 35% of its vineyards are certified organic, according to Decanter.

Source: decanter.com Vineyard and Cellar

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

What Have I Learned About 2025 Bordeaux?

After visiting numerous top producers, Wine Spectator’s James Molesworth described Bordeaux’s 2025 vintage as mixed but promising, citing a dry growing season, low yields and significant variation between Left and Right Bank wines.

Source: Wine Spectator The Vintage

Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux

Restaurants and wine bars in Bordeaux often pour wines from outside the region rather than local Bordeaux wines.

Source: nytimes.com Visiting Bordeaux

Fuel prices: the extension of aid for farmers was published this Friday morning in the Official Journal

A decree published in the Journal officiel extends the subsidy on non-road diesel for the agricultural and forestry sectors until the end of August. The measure matters for farmers' and vineyard operators' fuel costs in France, including Bordeaux.

Source: sudouest.fr The CrisisRules and Classifications

Vin de France gains ground in Bordeaux

Vin de France is gaining ground in Bordeaux.

Source: The Drinks Business The Crisis

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

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

Touring the 2025 Bordeaux Vintage

Wine-Searcher is touring the 2025 Bordeaux vintage.

Source: wine-searcher.com The Vintage

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

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

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 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

"I thought we were going to disappear": how Bordeaux wine is attracting and winning over new consumers

Sud Ouest looks at how Bordeaux wine is winning over new consumers after fears about the region's decline.

Source: Sud Ouest History and Archives

Bordeaux 2025: Who Moved En Primeur's Cheese?

The 2025 Bordeaux en primeur campaign has raised questions about how its traditional value proposition has shifted, according to Wine-Searcher.

Source: wine-searcher.com En Primeur and La Place

"Grand Zurich Summit": Bordeaux wins clearly!

Bordeaux won the blind tasting at The Grand Zurich Summit, where Château Mouton Rothschild 2016 placed first with 97.05 points and Château Latour 2016 second with 96.55. The event compared 20 wines from Bordeaux and Napa Valley, according to gaultmillau.ch.

Source: gaultmillau.ch Château LatourChâteau Mouton Rothschild Critics and Scores

Bordeaux with Premier Grand Cru lineage flies under radar

A Bordeaux wine with Premier Grand Cru lineage is flying under the radar, according to The Australian.

Source: The Australian Wines to BuyEstates and People

The great Bordeaux versus California duel: Château Mouton Rothschild as winner

A German-language magazine reports a Bordeaux-versus-California tasting duel won by Château Mouton Rothschild.

Source: NZZ Bellevue Château Mouton Rothschild Critics and Scores

Bordeaux's 2016 vintage: Revisiting & retasting 10 years on

Decanter revisits Bordeaux's 2016 vintage 10 years on: wines that give pleasure now and will still age for a long time.

Source: decanter.com The Vintage

Bordeaux 2025: Is it Time to Buy En Primeur Again?

The Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign raises the question of whether buyers should return to the futures market.

Source: Hospitality Net En Primeur and La Place

Bordeaux's avant-garde sets out to conquer Paris

Terre de Vins will hold its Great En Primeur Tasting in Paris on June 9, presenting 2025 Bordeaux en primeur wines to Parisians. The wines are scheduled for release in spring 2028.

Source: terredevins.com En Primeur and La Place

China’s Bordeaux Buyers Are Still Buying, Just Not the Way They Used To

Chinese buyers continue purchasing Bordeaux, but e-commerce giants, discounted back vintages and younger drinkers are challenging the traditional En Primeur model in China, according to Vino Joy News.

Source: Vino Joy News En Primeur and La PlaceTrade and Tariffs

Bordeaux Prices Tumble in the US

According to Wine-Searcher, Bordeaux prices are falling in the US market.

Source: wine-searcher.com The Fine Wine MarketTrade and Tariffs

Gironde: Vineyard prices are collapsing in the Bordeaux wine region

Vineyard land prices are falling sharply in Gironde’s Bordeaux wine region amid a crisis affecting many growers.

Source: bougerabordeaux.com The Crisis

All the medallists from the Bordeaux Masters 2026

The Bordeaux Masters 2026 medal winners include Bordeaux red and white wines.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Critics and ScoresThe New Bordeaux

French police bust gang selling fake Bordeaux wine

French police dismantled a gang accused of selling fake Bordeaux wine.

Source: Digital Journal Rules and Classifications

Painting and wine in the heart of Château Olivier's vineyards

Château Olivier in Léognan will host a wine-and-painting afternoon on June 13, combining a tasting of the estate's wines with an accessible creative workshop. The event is led by Amaryllis, who runs Painting & Wine workshops in Bordeaux, and enologist Estelle of Les Grappes Urbaines.

Source: terredevins.com Château Olivier Critics and Scores

End of golden era for Chinese investors in Bordeaux wine

According to Digital Journal, the golden era of Chinese investment in Bordeaux wine has ended.

Source: Digital Journal The Fine Wine MarketTrade and Tariffs

Chevalier du Grand Robert (CGR) Named #1 Bordeaux Wine Brand in the United States

According to EIN News, Chevalier du Grand Robert was named the number one Bordeaux wine brand in the United States.

Source: EIN News Trade and Tariffs

“Vino Veritas”: La Cité du Vin celebrates its 10th anniversary

La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, having been inaugurated in 2016 by Alain Juppé and François Hollande. “Vino Veritas” dedicated its season finale to the venue.

Source: terredevins.com Visiting BordeauxHistory and Archives

The standout releases of the day

Terre de Vins covers the 2025 en primeur releases of Mouton Rothschild, Haut-Bailly and Brane-Cantenac and their second wines. Mouton Rothschild 2025 is priced above 2024, and the vintage is praised.

Source: terredevins.com Château Brane-CantenacChâteau Haut-BaillyChâteau Mouton Rothschild En Primeur and La PlaceThe Vintage

Meet in Bordeaux at the Week-End des Grands Crus

Terre de Vins says the 20th Week-End des Grands Crus will bring together 131 Bordeaux properties and wine lovers in Bordeaux, where the public will taste the 2023 vintage at Hangar 14.

Source: terredevins.com The Vintage

From the Alps to Bordeaux: unmissable routes for the collector on the road

According to AostaSera, Bordeaux is a major destination for luxury wine tourism and international collectors, with appellations including Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Graves.

Source: aostasera.it GravesMédocPomerolSaint-Émilion The Fine Wine MarketVisiting Bordeaux

Legendary Wine Hidden by the Nazis Restored After 130 Years

Eight late-19th-century bottles of Château d’Yquem, believed to have been hidden during WWII, were restored by the estate after being found in a Czech castle. The bottles, dating from 1892 to 1896, will go on display after surviving war and communist-era upheaval.

Source: thedailybeast.com Château d’Yquem History and Archives

Pavie and Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande have been released

Terre de Vins reports the 2025 en primeur releases of Château Pavie and Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, with prices against 2024 and the Pavie blend.

Source: terredevins.com Château PavieChâteau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande En Primeur and La Place

Grand En Primeur Tasting: with the participation of 1jour1vin

Terre de Vins is organizing a Paris tasting on June 9 featuring 30 Bordeaux properties to preview the 2025 vintage. Partner 1jour1vin will allow attendees to place en primeur orders, extending the Bordeaux primeurs experience to consumers.

Source: terredevins.com En Primeur and La PlaceThe Vintage

Premières Côtes de Bordeaux open days: around thirty châteaux open to the public

Sud Ouest previews the 31st open-house weekend in the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, with around 30 châteaux welcoming the public on June 6 to 7. The program includes tastings, visits, vineyard activities and meetings with growers across several communes.

Source: sudouest.fr Premières Côtes de Bordeaux Critics and ScoresVisiting Bordeaux

‘Impressively fresh’ 1892 Château d’Yquem found under chapel floor

A cache of 133 late-19th-century wines, including 8 bottles of Château d’Yquem from 1892 and 1896, was found beneath a chapel floor at Bečov Castle in the Czech Republic. Château d’Yquem restored the bottles, with only 5 full original bottles surviving, according to The Drinks Business.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château d’Yquem Estates and PeopleHistory and Archives

The new Cru Bourgeoisie: from rebirth to renewal

According to thedrinksbusiness.com, the latest Crus Bourgeois classification is being discussed alongside a tasting of its 2025 en primeur offerings from the Médoc.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Médoc En Primeur and La PlaceRules and Classifications

K 1855 photo competition: when KEDGE Bordeaux students observe the 1855 Classified Growths

On June 2, 2026, Sud Ouest said Debosmita Choudhury won the 5th K 1855 photo competition for a photograph taken at Château Grand-Puy Ducasse. The competition involved 250 KEDGE Wine School students and the Grands Crus Classés 1855.

Source: sudouest.fr Château Grand-Puy Ducasse Rules and ClassificationsCritics and Scores

France's Only Fully Kosher Winery Releases First Mevushal Bordeaux

Wine Business says France’s only fully kosher winery has released its first mevushal Bordeaux.

Source: Wine Business Estates and People

Hong Kong and Bordeaux raise a glass to wine and dine partnership

Hong Kong and Bordeaux have formed a partnership centered on wine and dining, according to Meetings & Conventions Asia.

Source: Meetings & Conventions Asia Trade and TariffsVisiting Bordeaux

Heatwave in the vineyards

A late-May heatwave in France is not currently threatening vines, according to CNIV president Bernard Farges, because grapes are still at an early stage and cool nights persist. However, the unusually advanced flowering points to another early harvest and underscores the impact of climate change on vineyards.

Source: terredevins.com The VintageCritics and Scores

Sauternes 2025 reinforces a historic run of great vintages in Bordeaux

The 2025 Sauternes and Barsac vintage in Bordeaux is being described as one of the most consistent in recent years, with good yields and strong botrytis development for the fourth consecutive year, according to Revista ADEGA.

Source: Revista ADEGA · BarsacSauternes The VintageHistory and Archives

Hong Kong Bordeaux wine tourism partnership

Travel And Tour World lists no news under the tag “Hong Kong Bordeaux wine tourism partnership.”

Source: Travel And Tour World Visiting BordeauxTrade and Tariffs