Edition of August 10, 2026

Decanter Fine Wine Index: 4 vintages of Pichon Baron for collectors to keep an eye on

Decanter identifies 4 recent vintages of Château Pichon Baron for collectors to watch in its Fine Wine Index.

Source: decanter.com Château Pichon Baron The Fine Wine MarketThe Vintage

Mini-vertical: Domaines Henri Martin

The Triaud family’s Domaines Henri Martin comprises 3 Bordeaux châteaux, Château Saint-Pierre, Château Gloria and Château Bel-Air Gloria, with vintages spanning 2018 to 2023.

Source: terredevins.com Château Bel Air GloriaChâteau GloriaChâteau Saint-Pierre The VintageEstates and People

Bordeaux vintages of the 1990s: The best wines and years to buy and drink from this milestone decade

According to Decanter, Bordeaux’s 1990 vintage produced voluptuous, decadent wines across the region, with the finest examples now reaching their peak 36 years after harvest.

Source: decanter.com The VintageCritics and Scores

Bordeaux Begins Its Earliest Harvest on Record

Bordeaux began its 2026 harvest on Aug. 6 with the first grapes for Crémant de Bordeaux, nearly 15 days earlier than in 2025. Wine officials say it is the earliest harvest on record, with dry weather pointing to a smaller vintage.

Source: Vinetur Crémant de Bordeaux The VintageThe New Bordeaux

It is already starting in Bordeaux for Crémant

Bordeaux growers have begun the 2026 harvest with grapes for Crémant de Bordeaux, marking the traditional start of picking in the region. The trade body says this could be the earliest harvest Bordeaux has ever seen.

Source: terredevins.com Crémant de Bordeaux The VintageThe New Bordeaux