Edition of October 21, 2026

Top estates support Bordeaux’s next vignerons

Cheval Blanc, Lafite Rothschild, Petrus and Yquem are helping up-and-coming Bordeaux vignerons.

The involvement of four prominent estates puts talent development and the next generation of Bordeaux producers firmly in view.

Source: Jancis Robinson Château Cheval BlancChâteau d’YquemChâteau Lafite RothschildPetrus

Bordeaux opposes 15% deposit on bulk contracts

On October 20, the CIVB opposed requiring a 15% deposit within 10 days for spot bulk-wine purchase contracts, calling the measure ill-timed and counterproductive.

The requirement adds another point of contention for a bulk market already debating prices and grower remuneration.

Source: Vitisphere The Fine Wine Market

CIVB introduces a €1,100 bulk-wine indicator

On October 20, the CIVB published an indicative minimum of €1,100 per barrel, or €1.22 per liter, for AOC Bordeaux red sold in bulk.

The measure is intended to support decent grower compensation, but its influence will depend on how buyers and sellers use it in actual transactions.

Source: Sud Ouest Bordeaux AOC The CrisisVineyard and Cellar

€72 million Saint-Émilion sale faces court review

The Libourne court will examine the legality of the 2021 sale of Château Beauséjour Duffau-Lagarrosse to the Courtin family, a transaction strongly challenged by Safer.

The case places a record Saint-Émilion estate transaction and Safer’s challenge to it under direct legal scrutiny.

Source: Sud Ouest Château Beauséjour J. Duffau-Lagarrosse Saint-Émilion Estates and PeopleThe Fine Wine Market

South Australia signs wine agreement with Bordeaux

The South Australian Government signed a new 2-year agreement with La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, where South Australian winemakers will showcase their wines through tastings and special events.

The agreement adds an international cooperation initiative to Bordeaux’s current mix of trade, pricing and producer support measures.

Source: Australia’s Wine Business Magazine Visiting Bordeaux