Edition of July 30, 2026

‘Worst crisis since WWII’: Bordeaux wildfires continue amid extreme heat

Wildfires in Gironde near Bordeaux are continuing amid extreme heat, creating a major environmental crisis in one of France’s most important wine regions. The fires have prompted mass evacuations and threaten vineyards and surrounding communities.

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The Bordeaux fires don’t have to reach the vineyards to wreck the harvest

According to The Telegraph, smoke from fires near Bordeaux can ruin grape flavor even without flames reaching vineyards, and winemaking teams mobilized in the region this week.

Source: The Telegraph The VintageVineyard and Cellar

Younger Bordeaux vintages drive record year at iDealwine

In a record year for iDealwine, auction value rose 9% and Bordeaux volume rose 23% in 2025, while wines under 10 years old made up 28% of bottles auctioned, up from 20%.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com The New BordeauxThe Vintage

France's Bordeaux wine country brace for economic pain as wildfires rage

On July 30, 2026, Edouard Le Grix de la Salle said smoke from burning forests could be smelled from his vineyards in Bordeaux wine country as wildfires threatened the region’s economic fortunes.

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Wildfires near Bordeaux bring more troubles to France’s wine industry

Wildfires near Bordeaux are adding pressure to France's wine industry.

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