Edition of September 2, 2026

What summer 2026 is permanently changing in the Bordeaux vineyard as the harvest advances

Bordeaux began its earliest harvest on record on August 6, 2026, when the first grapes for crémant were picked nearly 1 month ahead of the usual schedule after summer heat pushed ripening forward.

Source: aquitaineonline.com The VintageThe New Bordeaux

A Tour Along Bordeaux's Riverbanks and Its Great Wines

A tour follows Bordeaux's riverbanks and its great wines.

Source: Monitor Mercantil Visiting Bordeaux

How wildfires are scorching France’s wine industry

Wildfires burned at least 465,000 hectares in France since the start of 2026, including areas of Gironde near Bordeaux, as the wine industry faced heatwaves and lower sales, according to Al Jazeera.

Source: aljazeera.com The Vintage