Edition of September 16, 2026

A guide to Bordeaux vintages ending in 6

Decanter surveys Bordeaux vintages whose years end in 6, comparing their character, quality and historical significance.

For collectors, the exercise is a useful warning against treating decades as coherent stylistic families. Growing conditions, appellation performance and bottle provenance matter far more than the final digit.

Source: Decanter The VintageThe Fine Wine Market

Bordeaux Tasting returns in December

Bordeaux Tasting will return on 12 and December 13, 2026 for an anniversary edition, with ticket sales now open.

Large consumer tastings remain an important point of contact between estates and drinkers, particularly as Bordeaux works to broaden engagement beyond traditional trade channels.

Source: Terre de Vins Visiting BordeauxHistory and Archives

Sainsbury’s launches a £5.45 Bordeaux

Sainsbury’s launched CH Pierre Bordeaux at £5.45 on September 11, 2026. Made from grapes from Entre-deux-Mers, the wine blends 80% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc.

At this price, the story is less about fine wine than Bordeaux’s competitiveness in mass retail. It tests whether regional identity can still carry weight in a highly price-sensitive category.

Source: Retail Times Entre-deux-Mers The Fine Wine MarketVineyard and Cellar