Edition of August 17, 2026

Bordeaux starts the 2026 harvest almost 15 days earlier than last year

Bordeaux began its 2026 grape harvest on Aug. 14, 2026, almost 15 days earlier than in 2025, with the first grapes picked in vineyards designated for sparkling wines. French media said the harvest could be the earliest ever recorded in Bordeaux.

Source: Vinetur The VintageVineyard and Cellar

Bordeaux vineyard: vines lack nitrogen and iron

Bordeaux vineyards are seeing declining nitrogen and iron reserves, while average yields across the region’s appellations remain below 40 hectoliters per hectare, according to bougerabordeaux.com. In Pomerol, the average is barely 30 hectoliters per hectare.

Source: bougerabordeaux.com Pomerol The VintageThe Crisis

The juicy summer events in the Bordeaux vineyard

Summer events in the Bordeaux vineyard, including winegrowers' aperitifs, barbecues, concerts, markets, afterworks and guinguettes, will run through August 31 in several areas of Gironde.

Source: Bouger à Bordeaux Visiting Bordeaux

Apéro pizzas at Château La Rose Perrière: an outing in the Bordeaux vineyard

An apéro-pizza outing is taking place at Château La Rose Perrière in the Bordeaux vineyard.

Source: bougerabordeaux.com Château La Rose Perrière The New BordeauxVisiting Bordeaux

What happens when smoke gets in your wines

Wildfire smoke has spread across Bordeaux, although the vineyards themselves have not been scorched. French producers are waiting to see whether the 2026 vintage will be drinkable.

Source: businesstimes.com.sg The Vintage