Edition of September 1, 2026

Red Bordeaux posted a 19% export value slump in early 2026

Red Bordeaux export value fell 19% and export volume dropped 8% from January through April 2026, according to Nomisma Wine Monitor data reported by Wine-Searcher. The average value earned per unit shipped declined by about 12%.

Source: wine.co.za The CrisisTrade and Tariffs

Château La Tour Figeac: An estate among illustrious company

Château La Tour Figeac in St-Emilion was created from land sold by Château Figeac in 1879 and divided again in 1881; despite its name, the estate has no tower, according to decanter.com.

Source: decanter.com Château FigeacChâteau La Tour Figeac Saint-Émilion Estates and People

Hailstorm shortly before the grape harvest in Gironde

A hailstorm swept across Gironde's right bank on August 26, shortly before harvest, with hail reaching 20 centimeters in vineyards and severely affecting Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, according to Blick.

Source: blick.ch Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux The Vintage

Saint-Émilion invites you to the Harvest Festival

Saint-Émilion’s Grands Crus Classés will open 45 châteaux for the fourth Fête des Vendanges on October 10 to 11, 2026. The public event includes vineyard walks, workshops, winery visits and shared winemaker meals marking the end of the 2026 harvest.

Source: terredevins.com Saint-Émilion Visiting BordeauxThe Vintage

“What was exceptional has become the norm”: early harvests, with highly uncertain volumes

Harvests are starting earlier while production volumes remain highly uncertain, according to Les Echos.

Source: lesechos.fr The Vintage