Edition of August 21, 2026

Bordeaux: France's grand old lady still knows how to throw a party

A travel feature portrays Bordeaux as a sophisticated city whose identity is tied to wine culture.

Source: theportugalnews.com Vineyard and CellarVisiting Bordeaux

Chevalier du Grand Robert (CGR) Named #1 Bordeaux Wine Brand in the United States

Chevalier du Grand Robert was ranked the #1 Bordeaux wine brand in the United States by Nielsen for the 52-week period ending May 23, 2026, based on dollars and cases.

Source: The National Law Review Trade and TariffsEstates and People

Wine investment: Collectors continue to diversify

Fine wine collectors are diversifying beyond red wines, with white Burgundy's share of Bordeaux Index trading rising from about 2% to about 5% by value over the past decade, according to Geraint Carter.

Source: decanter.com The Fine Wine Market

Basketball Star Shoots Hoops at Bordeaux Second Growth

A basketball star played basketball at a Bordeaux Second Growth estate.

Source: wine-searcher.com Visiting BordeauxEstates and People

2016 new-wave South Africans at 10 years old

Jancis Robinson reviewed 2016 new-wave South African wines at 10 years old.

Source: jancisrobinson.com Critics and Scores

Heat drives French vineyards to one of the earliest harvests since records began

French vineyards are heading toward one of their earliest harvests on record, with estates in Bordeaux and Alsace expecting losses of 25% to 50% in some vineyards from heat and drought as of August 18, 2026.

Source: vinetur.com The Vintage

Gironde wildfires: tourism slumps with 50% fewer visitors

Major summer wildfires in Gironde have sharply reduced tourism, with visitor numbers reportedly down by 50%. The fires have burned tens of thousands of hectares and triggered large-scale evacuations across the department.

Source: actu.orange.fr The VintageVisiting Bordeaux

Drought: the government is considering guaranteed loans for farmers

France's Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard is considering guaranteed or subsidized drought loans to help farmers manage cash-flow losses, she said on August 14, 2026.

Source: sudouest.fr The Vintage