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Bordeaux wine in danger: Smoke threatens growers' harvest
On July 31, 2026, wildfires in the Gironde near Bordeaux had destroyed 42,000 hectares, while vineyards remained unburned but growers feared smoke taint in grapes.
Château Malartic-Lagravière , 20 kilometers from the flames, said the harvest was 3 weeks away. -
French wildfires threatening wine production in Bordeaux
Wildfires, heat and high winds in France are threatening wine production in Bordeaux.
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Wildfires near Bordeaux threaten to squeeze France's struggling wine industry
On July 30, 2026, wildfires near Bordeaux threatened vineyards after burning an area 4 times the size of Paris and displacing 220,000 people, adding pressure to France’s struggling wine industry.
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Wildfire Smoke Threatens Quality of France's Bordeaux Wine
A massive wildfire in southwestern France has put Bordeaux wine production on high alert ahead of the grape harvest as smoke and flames threaten wine quality near Bordeaux vineyards.
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WineInk: Bordeaux challenged by Mother Nature
Wildfires in Gironde forced as many as 200,000 people from their homes near Bordeaux, while the Bordeaux Wine Council reported no vineyard damage as of Tuesday, according to AspenTimes.com.
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‘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.
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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%.
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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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Bordeaux's Wine Industry Faces Climate and Economic Wake-Up Call
Drought and heatwaves are straining vineyards near Bordeaux, where producers face one of the earliest harvests on record, water scarcity and falling consumption and export demand. Thomas Duroux of Chateau Palmer called the conditions a wake-up call.
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Bad news for Bordeaux: France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires
A France 24 report says wildfires near Bordeaux vineyards are highlighting severe climate risks for France's largest wine region. Growers warn that drought, heatwaves, and limited irrigation water could cause vines to shut down and grapes to shrivel without rain.
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Wildfires darken the clouds over France's Bordeaux wine industry
Wildfires near Bordeaux are highlighting escalating climate risks for France's largest wine region, amid drought, heat and weaker wine consumption affecting producers.
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Vintage Fears as Bordeaux Burns
Fires affecting Bordeaux are raising fears for the region's wine vintage.
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Fire Raging Near Bordeaux Brings More Bad News for Its Vineyards
A wildfire near Bordeaux is another damaging blow for the region's vineyards.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Bordeaux producers rethink the region around lighter wines
Bordeaux producers are expanding dry whites, developing fresher reds and accelerating vineyard climate adaptation as consumers buy less alcohol and demand stricter environmental standards. White grapes account for about 12% of Bordeaux’s vineyard plantings, according to figures cited by regional producers.
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Bordeaux marks milestones with commemorative bottles
Château
Gruaud Larose marked its 300th anniversary in 2025 with an etched bottle featuring golden Cabernet Sauvignon leaves.Château Brane-Cantenac commemorated 100 years under the Lurton family’s ownership with a special golden label for its 2025 vintage. -
New tricks: the changing face of Bordeaux
Bordeaux producers are expanding dry whites, including Crémants and vins liquoreux, as consumers shift toward lighter, fresher wines. White grapes account for 12% of vineyard plantings, while
Château Clarke revived Le Merle Blanc deChâteau Clarke in 1998 after making white wine in theMédoc in 1885. -
Bordeaux Vineyard Prices Plunged by More Than 80% in Parts of the
Médoc According to Sud-Ouest, average vineyard prices in the
Médoc fell more than 80%, from €55,000 per hectare in 2018 to €10,000 in 2025.Pauillac prices fell from €2.2 million to €1.7 million per hectare, whileMargaux declined from €1.1 million to €800,000. -
Bordeaux producers reposition the region toward lighter wines
Bordeaux producers are expanding dry whites, developing fresher reds and accelerating vineyard climate adaptation as consumers buy less alcohol and demand stricter environmental standards. White grapes account for about 12% of Bordeaux’s vineyard plantings, according to figures cited by regional producers.
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Crisis drives down the value of Bordeaux vineyards
The crisis is pushing down the value of Bordeaux vineyards.
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Crisis distillation: in France, requests for 770,000 hectolitres of wine. Bordeaux leads the ranking
French producers requested crisis distillation for 770,000 hectoliters of wine, with Bordeaux leading the ranking.
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Bordeaux vineyard values in parts of the
Médoc have fallen by more than 80%Vineyard land prices in Bordeaux's
Médoc fell by more than 80%, from €55,000 per hectare in 2018 to €10,000 in 2025, according to Vinetur. -
Graves : the terroir behind Bordeaux’s great winesGraves , south of Bordeaux, has gravel, sand and clay soils that support the production of Bordeaux red and white wines.Château Reynon is aGraves red aged for 12 months in oak barrels. -
Bordeaux: Vineyard prices are collapsing massively
Bordeaux vineyard prices fell sharply between 2018 and 2025. In the
Médoc , the average price dropped from €55,000 to €10,000 per hectare, while sales reached 2.98 million hectoliters in the 12 months through March 2026. -
The Best Value Bordeaux of 2026
Wine-Searcher named its best-value Bordeaux wines for 2026.
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Bordeaux wine sales fall below 3 million hectolitres for the first time in decades
Bordeaux producers shipped 2.98 million hectoliters in the 12 months ending in March 2026, down 12% from the previous year and pushing annual sales below 3 million hectoliters for the first time in decades.
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Drought: "The plant is trying to save its skin rather than its crop"
Heatwaves and drought have stalled vine growth, with vines putting survival ahead of their fruit. Producers are bracing for a small harvest, and the coming rain will decide how many vines are lost.
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Extreme heat rekindles debate over irrigation in Bordeaux
Temperatures near 40°C in Bordeaux have revived the debate over irrigation, while Lafleur has begun irrigating its vines after leaving the
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Bordeaux vineyard values plunge as wine sales fall below 3 million hectolitres
Bordeaux vineyard land values fell again in 2025 as annual shipments dropped to 2.98 million hectolitres in the 12 months to March 2026, down 12% year on year and below 3 million hectolitres for the first time in decades, according to Sud-Ouest.
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Bordeaux Vineyard Prices Plummet
Vineyard prices in Bordeaux are plummeting, according to Wine-Searcher.
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Scientists waited 10 years to see how trees recruited soil microbes in Bordeaux vineyards
Scientists in Bordeaux waited 10 years to find that planting mature trees alongside grapevines increases soil microbial activity and nitrogen uptake without affecting grape yields.
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Bordeaux estates including
Château Léoville Poyferré , Cos d’Estournel andChâteau Valandraud are making kosher wines that retain the character of their terroir, according to The Jerusalem Post.Château Léoville Poyferré ’s kosher cuvée included the 2005 vintage. -
Saint-Émilion : Larcis Ducasse Has "La Côte"Château Larcis Ducasse has unveiled the “La Côte Larcis” box set, bringing together 3 interpretations of subtly different terroirs across 3 vintages from its 11-hectareSaint-Émilion property. -
Editors’ picks: A range of great wines to try, July 2026
The July 2026 editors’ picks from Decanter include Clarendelle Bordeaux Red 2018 and Bordeaux White 2024; Domaine Clarence Dillon was the official wine partner of the 98th Oscars.
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Empson USA Expands Its Fine Wine Portfolio with Prestigious Family-Owned Estates from France
Empson USA announced on July 16, 2026, that it was expanding its fine-wine portfolio with family-owned French estates including
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What the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Roundup Means for Wine (and the World)
The U.S. Supreme Court issued a 7-2 ruling favoring Bayer/Monsanto in Roundup litigation, a decision tied to glyphosate regulation and legal risk for wine, according to Wine Enthusiast.
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Tariffs: the EU seeks exemptions for its wines and cheeses.
The EU is asking Washington for targeted exemptions on wines, cheeses and olive oils after a 15% tariff linked to the Turnberry agreement. The measures are squeezing margins in the key US market and could hurt major European export sectors, including Bordeaux wine.
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Challenges published its 2026 ranking of France’s 500 biggest professional fortunes, including South-West vineyard owners. Patrice Pichet, who owns château Les Carmes de Haut-Brion in the
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Blistering Heat in France Threatens Wine Harvest
Extreme heat in France is threatening the wine harvest.
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Sotheby’s Is Auctioning Off Exclusive Access and Experiences Amid a Softer Wine Market
Sotheby’s is organizing wine tastings and vineyard tours for a new generation of buyers as the fine-wine market softens and younger consumers increasingly seek experiences and want to drink wines sooner.
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Château Moncets : the place to escape and discover Bordeaux’s historic terroirsChâteau Moncets inLalande-de-Pomerol opens as a wine tourism destination near Bordeaux: a historic setting, a conversion to organic farming, andPomerol andSaint-Émilion close by. -
Château de La Rivière : betting on living heritage to write a new chapterChâteau de La Rivière inFronsac unveiled a strategy centered on heritage, wine and wine tourism one year after its acquisition by GFI, the investment fund managed by Signet. -
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. -
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.
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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.
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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. -
Château Léoville Barton 1999-2023Jancis Robinson assessed
Château Léoville Barton wines from 1999 to 2023. -
Heatwaves Threaten Bordeaux Harvest
Heatwaves are threatening the Bordeaux harvest, according to Wine-Searcher.
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How Bordeaux Is Adapting Fine Wine For A Hotter Future
Bordeaux is adapting fine wine production for a hotter future, according to Forbes.
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A first in France: this ride-hailing service launches an offer to try to save the Bordeaux vineyard
According to Actu.fr, Bolt launched its first such offer in France, Bolt Vignobles, in Gironde on July 1, 2026. Options serve 3 or 6 people from Bordeaux or Bordeaux-Mérignac airport to
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Les Domaines de Moncets moves intoPessac-Léognan for the first timeLes Domaines de Moncets acquiredChâteau Pontac Monplaisir inPessac-Léognan , expanding to 5 properties totaling 56 hectares. The 16-hectare estate has historic links to the family that owned Haut-Brion. -
Pessac-Léognan in All Its DiversityA June 23 event focused on
Pessac-Léognan brought together selected estates advised by Vignerons Consultants for conferences and geo-sensory tastings. The sessions examined the appellation’s diversity, history, practices and terroir influence across recent vintages. -
Meet the CEO Bringing New Flair to the Historic Château Angélus Bordeaux Estate
de Boüard-Rivoal is the first woman in 8 generations to lead Château Angelus in
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The ISVV is transferring its research and expertise to Bordeaux châteaux, supporting practical improvements in winemaking and viticulture.
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Nature and viticulture on the doorstep of Bordeaux
Château La Garde in Martillac offers oenotourism experiences across 54 hectares of preserved nature, with its 1732 chartreuse and recently renovated facilities under Maison Dourthe.
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Several Reasons Why Bordeaux 2025 Will Be the Next Great Vintage - Prestige Online
According to Prestige Online, Bordeaux 2025 could be the next great vintage.
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Debate: What Bordeaux needs to do to maximise its potential
UK buyers, importers and wine merchants debated how Bordeaux producers can modernize their wines and expand the region’s presence in premium on-trade markets. William Stephens of Nectar/Asahi said consumers do not always perceive Bordeaux as a source of value wines.
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This wine was the toast of the world. Now even the locals don’t drink it
According to the Australian Financial Review, Bordeaux restaurants and wine bars have many wines open but few bottles of local Bordeaux, while wines from
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White bordeaux is now the middle-class wine to drink
According to The Telegraph, dry white Bordeaux is gaining fans as a fashionable and accessible choice for middle-class wine drinkers seeking sophistication without Burgundy's soaring prices.
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Wine investment: Bordeaux en primeur sales up 'a little'
Bordeaux 2025 en primeur sales rose a little from the weak 2024 campaign but remained below levels seen 5 years ago, according to merchants cited by Decanter. Cheval Blanc, Batailley, Lynch-Bages and Lafite drew strong demand.
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Vinitech-Sifel expects 40,000 trade visitors at the 2026 fair in Bordeaux
Vinitech-Sifel expects 40,000 French and international trade visitors at its fair in Bordeaux from December 1 to 3, 2026, according to the organizers.
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Liv-ex finds Bordeaux labels posted the steadiest gains in a still uneven fine wine market
Liv-ex said Bordeaux produced more of the strongest performers in its latest review of fine wine trading, including 5 vintages of
Château Mouton Rothschild and rising prices forChâteau Lafite Rothschild 2015, Lafite 2021, Lafite 2019 and Lynch-Bages 2018. -
Mouton Cadet introduces a new way to enjoy Bordeaux: chillable red wine meets cocktail culture
Mouton Cadet launched its Fresh Collection in Bordeaux on June 26, 2026, including Rouge x Pierre, a red wine designed to be served chilled, and the Bordeaux Mule cocktail made with red wine and ginger ale.
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Bucolic walks in
Entre-deux-Mers Entre-deux-Mers offers vineyard walks, sports and château visits, including organic, family-friendly activities at Château du Payre, which has welcomed visitors since 1881. Its “Pur jus de raisin” workshop lets participants harvest, press and taste grapes. -
Bordeaux: négociant Philippe Tapie joins Bernard Farges at the head of the CIVB
Bordeaux's wine trade body, the CIVB, has adopted a permanent co-presidency, ending the previous alternation between growers and merchants. Négociant Philippe Tapie was elected to serve alongside grower Bernard Farges until 2028.
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Could cocktails save
Sauternes ?Sauternes vineyard prices fell by more than 90% from 1991 to 2023, according to Agreste/SAFER data.Château d’Arche is promoting its sweet wines in cocktails, including through a masterclass and cocktail week at Nektar in Bordeaux last October. -
Château Lafleur began irrigating its vines in early June atPomerol before any official authorization, as a Bordeaux heatwave pushed temperatures near 104°F, according to Vinetur. -
Verallia Ecova Bordeaux, Wine bottle range relies on recycled material
Verallia’s Ecova Bordeaux bottle range relies on recycled material, with increased use of recycled glass in Bordeaux-format wine bottles.
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Drought shrivels French wine harvest prospects
Drought and extreme summer heat are stunting grape growth across French wine regions, including Bordeaux, raising concerns about a smaller crop and one of the earliest harvests on record, according to Reuters.
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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. -
‘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 andMargaux . -
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.
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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 andPauillac and revisiting the Bordeaux Classification created in Paris in 1855. -
The creation of Opus One brought together major 20th-century wine figures from Napa and Bordeaux.
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Debate: Top buyers on what they want from a modern Bordeaux
The Buyer and the CIVB hosted a debate with leading wine buyers, importers, wine merchants and sommeliers on the trading problems and opportunities facing a modern Bordeaux.
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Why Bordeaux 2025 is Set to Become the Next Great Vintage - Prestige Online
Prestige Online says Bordeaux 2025 is set to become the next great vintage.
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Liv-ex says the Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur campaign attracted demand for only a handful of wines
Liv-ex says Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur attracted selective demand, with buyers favoring Cheval Blanc,
Margaux , Lafite and Batailley while many other wines struggled against older, cheaper vintages. -
How Bordeaux learnt to take American wine seriously
Bordeaux has learned to take American wine seriously.
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What I thought it would be like to visit a vineyard in Bordeaux
A visitor reflects on what it was like to visit a vineyard in Bordeaux.
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FermTech briefing: What if Bordeaux matters more than we think?
According to Winemag, Bordeaux has become a cultural reference point and benchmark of prestige beyond its role as a wine-producing region.
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Bordeaux reinvents itself as a destination beyond wine
Bordeaux is being transformed by urban renewal and a broader tourism strategy into a city destination designed for longer stays, according to La Revue du vin de France.
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Deconstructing a Bordeaux Blend with Wine Specialist Lori Budd
Wine specialist Lori Budd deconstructs a Bordeaux blend.
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Forests shape winegrowing conditions and are as important as vineyard terroir, according to jancisrobinson.com.
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Liv-ex says Bordeaux 2025 still offers a buying opportunity
Liv-ex said the Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign ended with mixed results, weak overall sales and selective demand, but that the vintage may still be a reasonable buying opportunity at the right prices.
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Bordeaux is adapting to a historic crisis by turning more attention to white wine.
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Bolt launches "Bolt Vineyards" to "make it easier" to discover the Bordeaux vineyard
Bolt launched Bolt Vineyards to make it easier to discover the Bordeaux vineyard.
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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 and helped protect young vine buds from spring frost at the 54-hectare estate inListrac-Médoc . -
Château Lagrange inSaint-Julien offers private visits, tastings, cooking classes and vineyard tours from €30, while the September 2026 Marathon duMédoc will hold its 40th edition across 42 kilometers and 195 meters. -
Madame returns to the Commanderie de Bordeaux in Geneva
Madame May de Lencquesaing of Glenelly attended a tasting in her honor at the Commanderie de Bordeaux Suisse Romande in Geneva last month, continuing a relationship spanning more than 4 decades.
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Indies to receive £250 for Bordeaux Wine Month
Applications have opened for Bordeaux Wine Month in September, a UK retail campaign promoting wines from Bordeaux. Independent wine merchants can receive £250 in support to take part.
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Bordeaux mourns Jean-Paul Jauffret
Jean-Paul Jauffret, born in 1930, has died after holding leadership roles at the CIVB, Dourthe, Bordeaux city hall, Vinexpo and La Cité du Vin. He was behind Vinexpo’s first edition in 1981 and relaunched the Fête du Vin in 1988.
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Mouton Cadet puts a face behind the brand
Mouton Cadet has launched its limited-edition Cuvée Vigneron collection, featuring Angélique Ossard of Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur. The first wine is an organic red made from 100% merlot from her 29-hectare property.
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Liv-ex: Not all is lost after ‘tepid’ En Primeur campaign
Liv-ex said the Bordeaux En Primeur 2025 campaign produced tepid sales in the UK trade, with release prices viewed as too high, although selective demand emerged for Cheval Blanc,
Margaux , Lafite and Batailley.
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