Edition of July 15, 2026

Château de La Rivière: betting on living heritage to write a new chapter

Château de La Rivière in Fronsac unveiled a strategy centered on heritage, wine and wine tourism one year after its acquisition by GFI, the investment fund managed by Signet.

Source: terredevins.com Château de La Rivière Fronsac Visiting BordeauxThe Fine Wine Market

Château Moncets: the place to escape and discover Bordeaux’s historic terroirs

Château Moncets in Lalande-de-Pomerol opens as a wine tourism destination near Bordeaux: a historic setting, a conversion to organic farming, and Pomerol and Saint-Émilion close by.

Source: terredevins.com Château Moncets Lalande-de-PomerolPomerolSaint-Émilion Visiting BordeauxVineyard and Cellar

La Paulée de Castillon celebrated its second edition

Terre de Vins reports on the second edition of La Paulée de Castillon, a festive wine gathering held on the bridge at Castillon-la-Bataille. The event brought together local winemakers, artisans and the public around shared tables and Bordeaux wines.

Source: terredevins.com Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux Visiting Bordeaux

We Asked 15 Sommeliers: Which Expensive Bordeaux Is Worth the Splurge?

VinePair asked 15 sommeliers which expensive Bordeaux wines were worth the splurge. Recommendations included Château Palmer and Château Trotte Vieille, whose main cuvée retails for around $100.

Source: VinePair Château Palmer Wines to BuyCritics and Scores

Goedhuis Waddesdon

According to thedrinksbusiness.com, Goedhuis Waddesdon reported a £1.8 million pretax loss for the year ended March 31, 2025, while turnover rose to £37.1 million and is expected to reach £42 million this year.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The New Bordeaux

France’s Heatwave Cuts Wine Harvest as Growers Brace for Smaller Vintage

France’s prolonged heatwave and drought are expected to reduce wine yields in Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne. Ding Youzhen, whose company owns 2 Cru Bourgeois properties in Médoc, expects production to fall by around 20%, possibly more, according to Vino Joy News.

Source: Vino Joy News Médoc The VintageRules and Classifications