Edition of July 7, 2026

Brane Cantenac unveils label celebrating 100 years of Lurton family ownership

Château Brane-Cantenac unveiled a commemorative label for its 2025 vintage to mark 100 years of Lurton family ownership.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château Brane-Cantenac The VintageEstates and People

‘A warrior variety’, Cabernet’s resilience from the Maipo to Margaux

Winemakers at Casa Real and Château Lascombes say Cabernet Sauvignon’s future remains bright as climate and consumer tastes change, drawing comparisons between Alto Maipo and Margaux.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château Lascombes Margaux Vineyard and Cellar

When Napa met Bordeaux

The creation of Opus One brought together major 20th-century wine figures from Napa and Bordeaux.

Source: jancisrobinson.com History and Archives

Sensory experience in Goiânia revisits the historic Bordeaux Classification - Zelo

In Goiânia on July 9, sommelière Emília Almeida will lead a tasting experience featuring wines from Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe and Pauillac and revisiting the Bordeaux Classification created in Paris in 1855.

Source: News Portal MargauxPauillacSaint-EstèpheSaint-Julien Rules and ClassificationsHistory and Archives

Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin marks 10th anniversary with visitor milestone

Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin is marking its 10th anniversary in 2026 after welcoming more than 3.5 million visitors since opening in 2016.

Source: The Connexion Visiting BordeauxHistory and Archives