Edition of July 27, 2026

Wildfires threaten wineries as blaze nears Bordeaux

Wildfires advanced toward Bordeaux, coming within around 15 kilometers of the city and prompting the evacuation of more than 220,000 people in France. Experts warned that smoke taint could damage the 2026 vintage.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The Vintage

At the gates': Wildfires edge toward wine city of Bordeaux

Wildfires advanced toward the outskirts of Bordeaux, with the blaze coming within about 15 kilometers of the city. More than 220,000 people were evacuated in France, while Bordeaux Mayor Thomas Cazenave said the city would not be evacuated for now.

Source: ABC News & Headlines, Australian Broadcasting Corporation The Vintage

Wine research: the Chardonnay grape variety in the spotlight in Bordeaux

Enologist Pei Han won the first thesis prize awarded by the Denis-Dubourdieu chair at the Institut des sciences de la vigne et du vin in Villenave-d’Ornon on July 23, 2026, for research on the molecular characteristics of Chardonnay wines’ aging potential.

Source: sudouest.fr Vineyard and Cellar

Spain and France battle wildfires that threaten Bordeaux wine region - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

Wildfires advanced toward the outskirts of Bordeaux on Sunday as France and Spain battled blazes that had already forced the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of people.

Source: staradvertiser.com The Vintage