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  1. Sep 23, 2026

    Premières Côtes de Bordeaux seeks a 3-colour future

    Premières Côtes de Bordeaux has applied to INAO to expand beyond sweet white wine and authorize a broader range of styles under its name.

    Approval could give growers greater commercial flexibility while reconnecting the appellation name with the full potential of its terroir. The decision will test how far Bordeaux’s regulatory structure can adapt to changing demand.

    Source: Sud Ouest Premières Côtes de Bordeaux

  2. Sep 23, 2026

    Bordeaux records its hottest growing season in 133 years

    According to Revista ADEGA, Bordeaux’s 2026 growing season was its hottest in 133 years. Temperatures exceeded 35°C on 1 in 3 days between May and July, while rainfall totaled 54 mm against a 141 mm average.

    Heat alone does not determine quality, but its interaction with drought, vine age, soils and harvest timing will shape both alcohol levels and acid balance. The claim also raises the stakes for how the trade eventually describes 2026.

    Source: Revista ADEGA

  3. Sep 21, 2026

    How Bordeaux is adapting to climate change

    Climate change is altering Bordeaux and its wine, according to DW.

    Adaptation choices in the vineyard will increasingly determine alcohol levels, freshness, harvest timing and the viability of individual sites.

    Source: DW

  4. Sep 16, 2026

    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

  5. Sep 15, 2026

    Cheval Blanc calls 2026 a vintage of records

    Director Pierre Olivier Clouet says the 2026 vintage looks highly promising despite exceptional heat. The Saint Émilion estate is navigating an intense harvest with experienced local picking teams.

    Cheval Blanc offers an important early reading of conditions on the Right Bank, particularly for Merlot and Cabernet Franc. It remains one estate's assessment, but its harvest decisions and eventual balance will influence the wider 2026 narrative.

    Source: Terre de Vins Château Cheval Blanc Saint-Émilion

  6. Sep 14, 2026

    Pessac-Léognan Questions Its Assumptions

    Estates across Pessac-Léognan are reconsidering drainage, planting density, harvest decisions and aging practices. The objective is adaptation without losing the appellation's recognisable Bordeaux identity.

    These choices affect water availability, fruit maturity, alcohol levels and the balance between extraction and freshness. Pessac-Léognan offers an important test of how established Bordeaux appellations can adapt without defaulting to a completely new stylistic model.

    Source: Terre de Vins Pessac-Léognan

  7. Sep 14, 2026

    Bordeaux Wine Tourism Extends the Season

    Bordeaux estates and appellations are expanding their wine tourism offerings to extend the visitor season beyond summer, following a climatically difficult summer for the region.

    Direct visits increasingly support estate visibility, cellar-door sales and consumer loyalty, particularly for properties without extensive international distribution. Extending the season can also make tourism a steadier commercial channel rather than a short summer supplement.

    Source: Terre de Vins

  8. Sep 7, 2026

    Bordeaux opens the 2026 harvest with Merlot already being picked

    Bordeaux opened its 2026 harvest with Merlot already being picked on September 4, 2026, while Cabernet Sauvignon was maturing more slowly after rain altered berry weight, juice volume and malic acid in some parcels, according to ISVV.

    Source: vinetur.com

  9. Sep 7, 2026

    Does dealcoholisation erase terroir?

    Grands Chais de France began researching alcohol-free wine in the 2000s, released its first cuvées in 2015 and has operated dealcoholisation units in Bordeaux since 2021. The group says alcohol-free wine could eventually represent 10% of sales.

    Source: terredevins.com

  10. Sep 4, 2026

    The New Faces of the Bordeaux Reds

    According to Foodepedia, Bordeaux reds are being made in fresher, brighter and more versatile styles, including fruit-forward, single-varietal, organic, biodynamic and lighter wines.

    Source: Foodepedia

  11. Sep 3, 2026

    Cabernet Sauvignon Day: 15 top-scoring wines to seek out

    Decanter highlighted 15 top-scoring wines dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards for International Cabernet Sauvignon Day.

    Source: decanter.com

  12. Aug 31, 2026

    Extreme 42°C heat forces French winery to irrigate grapes in Bordeaux

    A French winery in Bordeaux irrigated its grapes after temperatures reached 42°C.

    Source: bol.uol.com.br

  13. Aug 27, 2026

    Bordeaux shifts to the pace of an early vintage

    Bordeaux began picking white grapes in mid-August for the 2026 harvest, about 15 days ahead of the previously earliest vintages, 2020 and 2022, according to consultant Frédéric Massie. Red grape picking was expected to begin during the week of Aug. 31.

    Source: terredevins.com

  14. Aug 27, 2026

    France Wine Harvest: Bordeaux races to pick as heat reshapes the vintage

    Bordeaux growers are accelerating the 2026 harvest as a hot, dry summer brings an unusually early French harvest, with grapes smaller than usual.

    Source: news.cgtn.com

  15. Aug 27, 2026

    Bordeaux begins the 2026 harvest weeks early after a hot, dry summer

    Bordeaux began its 2026 harvest weeks early after a hot, dry summer, with Château Margaux picking Sauvignon Blanc on Aug. 7.

    Source: vinetur.com Château Margaux Margaux

  16. Aug 27, 2026

    Europe’s Wine Harvest Begins Early As Heat And Drought Accelerate Grape Ripening

    Heat and drought brought Europe's grape harvest forward to unprecedented levels, according to the Association of European Wine Industries. In Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, grapes began to be picked on Aug. 19, while producers faced rising costs and weaker wine consumption.

    Source: telesurenglish.net Saint-Émilion

  17. Aug 26, 2026

    Chateau Troplong-Mondot started its earliest red harvest on record on Aug. 19

    Chateau Troplong-Mondot began picking red grapes on Aug. 19 in Saint-Emilion, 9 days earlier than its 2025 harvest and the earliest red harvest date recorded at the estate.

    Source: Vinetur Château Troplong Mondot Saint-Émilion

  18. Aug 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

  19. Aug 17, 2026

    Bordeaux starts the 2026 harvest almost 15 days earlier than last year

    Bordeaux began its 2026 grape harvest on Aug. 14, 2026, almost 15 days earlier than in 2025, with the first grapes picked in vineyards designated for sparkling wines. French media said the harvest could be the earliest ever recorded in Bordeaux.

    Source: Vinetur

  20. Aug 14, 2026

    Left bank or right bank? What Bordeaux wine drinkers need to know

    The Gironde Estuary divides Bordeaux’s vineyards into the Left Bank and Right Bank. The Left Bank, west of the estuary, includes Bordeaux and the Medoc, where Cabernet Sauvignon dominates wines grown on well-drained gravel soils.

    Source: The Argus Médoc

  21. Aug 14, 2026

    2026 Harvest: the Bordeaux vineyard is experiencing unprecedented earliness

    The 2026 Bordeaux harvest has begun nearly 15 days early, with the CIVB calling the precocity unprecedented.

    Source: Bouger à Bordeaux

  22. Aug 7, 2026

    Eudémis pressure intensifies on the Bordeaux vineyard

    Eudémis pressure intensified in parts of Bordeaux, with some traps capturing more than 200 moths per week in late July. Graves, southeastern Entre-deux-Mers, Listrac and Moulis were among the areas affected, while 53% of monitored parcels showed no significant activity.

    Source: Vitisphere Entre-deux-MersGravesListrac-MédocMoulis

  23. Aug 7, 2026

    Bordeaux winemakers: ‘We will have to adapt to the new reality of wildfires’

    On Aug. 6, 2026, Bordeaux winemakers said they would have to adapt to a new wildfire reality. A forest fire was burning in Saint-Jean-d’Illac, about 30 km from Bordeaux.

    Source: Business Post

  24. Aug 6, 2026

    Wildfires advance and threaten Bordeaux vineyards

    Advancing wildfires are threatening vineyards in Bordeaux.

    Source: Revista ADEGA

  25. Aug 6, 2026

    Bordeaux vineyard spared by the mega-fire in Gironde

    The Bordeaux vineyard was spared by the major wildfire in Gironde.

    Source: Blick

  26. Aug 5, 2026

    Wildfires and heat are reshaping Bordeaux's terroir

    Wildfires near Bordeaux have not reached the vineyards, but record heat and dense smoke threaten the 2026 harvest, potentially reducing yields and giving wines smoky notes. Smoke has reached Graves and Pessac-Léognan.

    Source: VEJA GravesPessac-Léognan

  27. Aug 3, 2026

    Bordeaux vineyard: a rosé bet

    On August 3, 2026, rosé accounted for 4% of Bordeaux’s total wine production as châteaux increasingly turned to the style for diversification. château Giscours launched X Giscours in 2019, while château Carbonnieux has produced a rosé from a 2.5-hectare syrah plot since 2022.

    Source: Échos Judiciaires Girondins Château CarbonnieuxChâteau Giscours

  28. Jul 31, 2026

    Bordeaux wine in danger: Smoke threatens growers' harvest

    Wildfires near Bordeaux are threatening the wine harvest, as growers fear smoke taint in the grapes and warn of further economic damage to an industry already under pressure.

    Source: Hit Radio FFH

  29. Jul 30, 2026

    The Bordeaux fires don’t have to reach the vineyards to wreck the harvest

    According to The Telegraph, smoke from fires near Bordeaux can ruin grape flavor even without flames reaching vineyards, and winemaking teams mobilized in the region this week.

    Source: The Telegraph

  30. Jul 29, 2026

    Bad news for Bordeaux: France's celebrated wine industry faces wake-up call over wildfires

    A France 24 report says wildfires near Bordeaux vineyards are highlighting severe climate risks for France's largest wine region. Growers warn that drought, heatwaves, and limited irrigation water could cause vines to shut down and grapes to shrivel without rain.

    Source: france24.com

  31. Jul 27, 2026

    Wine research: the Chardonnay grape variety in the spotlight in Bordeaux

    Oenologist Pei Han won the first thesis prize awarded by the Denis-Dubourdieu chair at the Institut des sciences de la vigne et du vin in Villenave-d’Ornon on July 23, 2026, for research on the molecular characteristics of Chardonnay wines’ aging potential.

    Source: sudouest.fr

  32. Jul 24, 2026

    Bordeaux producers rethink the region around lighter wines

    Bordeaux producers are expanding dry whites, developing fresher reds and accelerating vineyard climate adaptation as consumers buy less alcohol and demand stricter environmental standards. White grapes account for about 12% of Bordeaux’s vineyard plantings, according to figures cited by regional producers.

    Source: Vinetur

  33. Jul 24, 2026

    New tricks: the changing face of Bordeaux

    Bordeaux producers are expanding dry whites, including Crémants and vins liquoreux, as consumers shift toward lighter, fresher wines. White grapes account for 12% of vineyard plantings, while Château Clarke revived Le Merle Blanc de Château Clarke in 1998 after making white wine in the Médoc in 1885.

    Source: The Drinks Business Château Clarke Médoc

  34. Jul 24, 2026

    Bordeaux producers reposition the region toward lighter wines

    Bordeaux producers are expanding dry whites, developing fresher reds and accelerating vineyard climate adaptation as consumers buy less alcohol and demand stricter environmental standards. White grapes account for about 12% of Bordeaux’s vineyard plantings, according to figures cited by regional producers.

    Source: Vinetur

  35. Jul 22, 2026

    Graves: the terroir behind Bordeaux’s great wines

    Graves, south of Bordeaux, has gravel, sand and clay soils that support the production of Bordeaux red and white wines. Château Reynon is a Graves red aged for 12 months in oak barrels.

    Source: G1 Château Reynon Graves

  36. Jul 20, 2026

    Extreme heat rekindles debate over irrigation in Bordeaux

    Temperatures near 40°C in Bordeaux have revived the debate over irrigation, while Lafleur has begun irrigating its vines after leaving the Pomerol AOC and Bordeaux appellations from the 2025 harvest. Local appellations have not authorized irrigation for the 2026 vintage.

    Source: revistaadega.uol.com.br Château Lafleur Pomerol

  37. Jul 20, 2026

    Wine Talk: Kosher in Bordeaux

    Bordeaux estates including Château Léoville Poyferré, Cos d’Estournel and Château Valandraud are making kosher wines that retain the character of their terroir, according to The Jerusalem Post. Château Léoville Poyferré’s kosher cuvée included the 2005 vintage.

    Source: The Jerusalem Post Château Cos d’EstournelChâteau Léoville PoyferréChâteau Valandraud

  38. Jul 20, 2026

    Scientists waited 10 years to see how trees recruited soil microbes in Bordeaux vineyards

    Scientists in Bordeaux waited 10 years to find that planting mature trees alongside grapevines increases soil microbial activity and nitrogen uptake without affecting grape yields.

    Source: The Times of India

  39. Jul 15, 2026

    Château Moncets: the place to escape and discover Bordeaux’s historic terroirs

    Château Moncets in Lalande-de-Pomerol opens as a wine tourism destination near Bordeaux: a historic setting, a conversion to organic farming, and Pomerol and Saint-Émilion close by.

    Source: terredevins.com Château Moncets Lalande-de-PomerolPomerolSaint-Émilion

  40. Jul 14, 2026

    How Bordeaux Is Adapting Fine Wine For A Hotter Future

    Bordeaux is adapting fine wine production for a hotter future, according to Forbes.

    Source: Forbes

  41. Jul 13, 2026

    Making bordeaux better

    The ISVV is transferring its research and expertise to Bordeaux châteaux, supporting practical improvements in winemaking and viticulture.

    Source: jancisrobinson.com

  42. Jul 13, 2026

    Pessac-Léognan in All Its Diversity

    A June 23 event focused on Pessac-Léognan brought together selected estates advised by Vignerons Consultants for conferences and geo-sensory tastings. The sessions examined the appellation’s diversity, history, practices and terroir influence across recent vintages.

    Source: terredevins.com Pessac-Léognan

  43. Jul 13, 2026

    Nature and viticulture on the doorstep of Bordeaux

    Château La Garde in Martillac offers oenotourism experiences across 54 hectares of preserved nature, with its 1732 chartreuse and recently renovated facilities under Maison Dourthe.

    Source: terredevins.com Château La Garde

  44. Jul 7, 2026

    ‘A warrior variety’, Cabernet’s resilience from the Maipo to Margaux

    Winemakers at Casa Real and Château Lascombes say Cabernet Sauvignon’s future remains bright as climate and consumer tastes change, drawing comparisons between Alto Maipo and Margaux.

    Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château Lascombes Margaux

  45. Jul 3, 2026

    Wine's roots in the forest

    Forests shape winegrowing conditions and are as important as vineyard terroir, according to jancisrobinson.com.

    Source: jancisrobinson.com

  46. Jul 3, 2026

    Deconstructing a Bordeaux Blend with Wine Specialist Lori Budd

    Wine specialist Lori Budd deconstructs a Bordeaux blend.

    Source: yourcentralvalley.com

  47. Jul 2, 2026

    Sheep Help a Bordeaux Vineyard Raise Soil Temperatures by 2°C

    According to Château Clarke, winter sheep grazing raised soil temperatures by about 2°C this year and helped protect young vine buds from spring frost at the 54-hectare estate in Listrac-Médoc.

    Source: Vinetur Château Clarke Listrac-MédocMédoc

  48. Jul 1, 2026

    Mouton Cadet puts a face behind the brand

    Mouton Cadet has launched its limited-edition Cuvée Vigneron collection, featuring Angélique Ossard of Saint-Vivien-de-Monségur. The first wine is an organic red made from 100% merlot from her 29-hectare property.

    Source: terredevins.com

  49. Jun 24, 2026

    Sheep Help a Bordeaux Vineyard Raise Soil Temperatures by 2°C

    According to Château Clarke, winter sheep grazing raised soil temperatures by about 2°C this year at its 54-hectare Cru Bourgeois estate in Listrac-Médoc, helping reduce frost risk for young buds.

    Source: Vinetur Château Clarke Listrac-MédocMédoc

  50. Jun 19, 2026

    A Bordeaux for Watching Football: France as the Wine Favorite at the World Cup - General-Anzeiger Bonn

    A German-language article suggests Bordeaux as a wine choice for watching football, framing France as a wine favorite during the World Cup.

    Source: ga.de

  51. Jun 18, 2026

    Why Vidrala’s lightweight Bordeaux glass bottle matters for wine and climate

    Vidrala’s lightweight Bordeaux-shaped glass bottle aims to reduce wine’s carbon footprint.

    Source: AD HOC NEWS

  52. Jun 16, 2026

    Why Bergerac should be your next wine travel destination

    Bergerac in southwest France spans 10,500ha and includes 7 sub-zones covering 10 APs; roughly 35% of its vineyards are certified organic, according to Decanter.

    Source: decanter.com

  53. Jun 10, 2026

    Bordeaux winemakers increasingly shift wines into Vin de France

    Bordeaux producers are increasingly moving part of their production into Vin de France, which represents about 2% of Bordeaux output, or approximately 132,000 hectoliters, according to Vinetur on June 9, 2026. The category gives producers more freedom over grape varieties, winemaking and labeling.

    Source: Vinetur

  54. May 27, 2026

    Bordeaux charts its course

    Terre de Vins released a new issue dedicated to the 2025 primeurs, with 400 wines tasted and commented on as Bordeaux adapts to climate change and changing consumer tastes.

    Source: terredevins.com

  55. May 13, 2026

    Bankruptcy of H & A Location: Will a war break out between winegrowers and coopers?

    The judicial liquidation of H & A Location, a barrel-leasing intermediary, has left Bordeaux wine estates paying rents while coopers pursue unpaid claims for barrels delivered during the 2025 harvest. Maître Olivier Nicolas says the estates may invoke their right to peaceful use of the barrels and collective-proceedings rules.

    Source: terredevins.com

  56. May 8, 2026

    Bordeaux accelerates the restructuring of its wine sector

    On May 7, 2026, Bordeaux said it had accelerated changes in production, packaging and marketing over the past 5 years, with lighter styles, sustainability and a stronger British market focus, according to Vinetur.

    Source: Vinetur

  57. May 8, 2026

    Bordeaux Launches Modernization Offensive

    Bordeaux's CIVB is expanding wine styles and sustainability initiatives as 2025 production fell 12% to 2.9 million hectoliters and vineyard area declined 9% to 86,000 hectares, according to wein.plus.

    Source: wein.plus

  58. May 7, 2026

    Bordeaux unveils modernisation drive

    Bordeaux, via the CIVB, has presented a modernization update centered on sustainability, innovation and new wine styles. The program also includes UK market activity as the region seeks to align with changing consumer preferences.

    Source: thedrinksbusiness.com

  59. May 6, 2026

    Severe weather in the Bordeaux vineyard: "it's the second time hail has fallen right on my vines"

    Radio France reports severe weather in the Bordeaux vineyard, where a grower's vines have been hit by hail for the second time.

    Source: Radio France

  60. Apr 30, 2026

    Bordeaux crisis: where have vines been uprooted?

    Where vines have been uprooted across Bordeaux, as the region's wine crisis goes on.

    Source: sudouest.fr

  61. Apr 21, 2026

    Demeter biodynamic label comes to Bordeaux Sciences Agro

    Demeter is holding professional meetings to share best practices on April 20 and 21 at Château Luchey-Halde in Mérignac, a 23-hectare urban agricultural property owned by Bordeaux Sciences Agro.

    Source: sudouest.fr Château Luchey-Halde

  62. Apr 17, 2026

    Anses continues its campaign against the use of copper

    France’s health agency Anses is appealing a court order that suspended some of its restrictions on copper use in viticulture. The case matters for winegrowers because copper remains a key tool in vineyard disease control.

    Source: terredevins.com

  63. Apr 15, 2026

    Bordeaux’s price performance and the scale of the task ahead

    According to Wine Lister’s 2026 Bordeaux Study, trade confidence rose to an average of 6.4 from 5.9, improving for 117 of 134 wines, while recent Bordeaux prices suffered double-digit declines.

    Source: The Drinks Business

  64. Apr 15, 2026

    Back in form: The return of South Africa's Bordeaux blends

    According to Decanter, South Africa’s Bordeaux blends, made mainly from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, have returned to the spotlight, particularly in Stellenbosch and Constantia.

    Source: Decanter

  65. Apr 14, 2026

    "The slump is global": Bordeaux vineyards remain optimistic despite an explosion in insolvency proceedings

    Insolvency and collective proceedings among Bordeaux winegrowers have risen sharply, while some in the region remain cautiously optimistic and call the slump global.

    Source: Le Figaro

  66. Apr 14, 2026

    Andrew Jefford: France's wine appellations need reform

    Andrew Jefford argues that France's appellation system needs bold reform to remain fit for purpose amid multiple pressures facing winemakers. Although not Bordeaux-specific, the topic has clear implications for Bordeaux viticulture, regulation and market positioning.

    Source: decanter.com

  67. Apr 13, 2026

    Bordeaux vineyard: has the 'all-AOC' system reached its limits?

    The Gironde Chamber of Agriculture called for higher vineyard productivity and the development of non-AOC wines in its Viticulture Cap 2030 report, which sets out 35 proposals for the sector.

    Source: Sud Ouest

  68. Apr 10, 2026

    The ethical drinker: Inside the debate on wine and water use

    Linda Johnson-Bell argued in Decanter on April 1, 2026, that wine’s modern relationship with water has a missing link, citing irrigation on 83% of the New World’s vineyards compared with 10% in the Old World.

    Source: decanter.com

  69. Apr 9, 2026

    Viticulture: court suspends restrictions on copper use

    On March 31, the Melun administrative court suspended restrictions on copper use in viticulture and gave Anses 2 months to re-examine market authorizations for 17 copper-based products.

    Source: terredevins.com

  70. Apr 8, 2026

    The Cellars of the Future

    Terre de Vins profiles BPM Architectes, a Bordeaux-founded architecture firm specializing in wine-sector projects across France. One of its partners discusses the new challenges and future direction of winery and cellar architecture.

    Source: terredevins.com

  71. Apr 1, 2026

    Bordeaux trade confidence high despite low market prices

    Wine Lister’s 10th annual Bordeaux study found average trade confidence in the region’s fine wine at 6.4/10, up from 5.9 in 2025 and 6.2 in 2024, despite market prices remaining below release levels. The survey covered 74 senior figures across the global fine wine trade.

    Source: Harpers Wine & Spirit

  72. Mar 27, 2026

    How merlot became the dominant grape in Bordeaux red wines

    Merlot is the primary grape in most Bordeaux red blends, typically accounting for at least two-thirds of the volume, while its vines outnumber cabernet sauvignon vines 3 to 1 because it suits the region’s cool, moist climate.

    Source: us.headtopics.com

  73. Mar 27, 2026

    Mios: a conference sheds light on the origins of the Bordeaux vineyard

    Mios Culture Loisirs will host historian Didier Coquillas-Sistach on Saturday, March 28, for a conference on the origins of the Bordeaux vineyard, drawing on archaeological research and Roman legends. The event will take place at 8:30 p.m. in the municipal council hall, with admission of 5 euros.

    Source: sudouest.fr

  74. Mar 26, 2026

    Bordeaux Vineyard Deploys Hyperspectral Satellites to Detect Vine Stress Early

    On March 24, 2026, Bordeaux estate Château Puybarbe began real-time monitoring with hyperspectral satellites in collaboration with Kuva Space to detect vine stress before it becomes visible. The organic estate aims to improve vineyard management and adapt to climate challenges.

    Source: Vinetur Château Puybarbe

  75. Mar 26, 2026

    Château in Bordeaux Tests New Affordable Satellite Technology

    In Bordeaux, Château Puybarbe is testing new, lower-cost satellite technology with Kuva Space to monitor vine health in real time. Hyperspectral imaging can detect early signs of stress from fungal pressure, insects, and changes in water or nutrient balance before they are visible in the vineyard.

    Source: wein.plus Château Puybarbe

  76. Mar 25, 2026

    The Master Blender Who Turned Bordeaux into a Global Sensation Leaves the Wine World Forever Changed

    According to Wine Enthusiast, Michel Rolland, the Bordeaux-based oenologist, has died. His blending style helped define modern red Bordeaux and influence wine worldwide, with Pomerol as his base.

    Source: wineenthusiast.com Pomerol

  77. Mar 25, 2026

    Bordeaux vineyard uses hyperspectral satellites for early detection of vineyard stress

    On March 24, 2026, Bordeaux’s Château Puybarbe began operational monitoring of its vineyards with hyperspectral satellites in partnership with Kuva Space. The technology is intended to detect vine stress caused by fungi, insects, moisture changes or nutrient imbalances before it is visible to the human eye.

    Source: Vinetur Château Puybarbe

  78. Mar 24, 2026

    Bordeaux estate turns to space tech to monitor vines in real time

    Château Puybarbe, an organic Bordeaux estate run by Riku and Anna Väänänen, has begun operational vineyard monitoring with hyperspectral satellites in collaboration with Kuva Space.

    Source: The Drinks Business Château Puybarbe

  79. Mar 24, 2026

    Bordeaux estate becomes first vineyard to be operationally monitored by hyperspectral satellites

    On March 23, 2026, Bordeaux’s Château Puybarbe became the first vineyard to be operationally monitored with hyperspectral satellites through a partnership with Finland’s Kuva Space. The system enables earlier detection of vine stress, pests and environmental changes for more precise vineyard management.

    Source: AgTechNavigator.com Château Puybarbe

  80. Mar 23, 2026

    Obituary Michel Rolland: 1947-2026

    Decanter reports the death of Michel Rolland, the influential Bordeaux-based oenologist and global consultant, who died suddenly on March 20 aged 78. His career made him one of the most prominent figures associated with modern Bordeaux winemaking.

    Source: decanter.com

  81. Mar 20, 2026

    Andrew Jefford: Where are we with wine and oak?

    Andrew Jefford wrote on March 16, 2026, that he dislikes “oakiness” but has come to relish it as attitudes toward wine and oak influence evolve.

    Source: decanter.com

  82. Mar 13, 2026

    Why Irish whiskey loves sweet and fortified wine casks

    Decanter says barrels that held Marsala, Madeira and Sauternes have a special affinity with triple-distilled Irish whiskeys, and lists 6 bottles to try. The feature was published on March 13, 2026.

    Source: decanter.com Sauternes

  83. Mar 12, 2026

    Applications open for the Gérard Basset Foundation's 2026 scholarships

    The Gérard Basset Foundation and Artémis Domaines opened applications for 2026 scholarships for wine professionals whose careers were disrupted by war or geopolitical conflict. The 2 selected candidates will receive tailored 6-month paid placements at an Artémis estate, with applications open until April 27, 2026.

    Source: terredevins.com

  84. Mar 10, 2026

    Shoppers will pay nearly 10% more for sustainable products

    Consumers are willing to pay an average of 9.7% more for sustainably produced or sourced goods, according to PwC’s 2024 Voice of the Consumer Survey of more than 20,000 people across 31 countries and territories.

    Source: thedrinksbusiness.com

  85. Mar 9, 2026

    Château du Tertre partners with Ulysse Cazabonne to launch ‘iconoclastic’ white blend

    Château du Tertre and Ulysse Cazabonne launched Alba by Tertre, a white Vin de France from a 2.5-hectare plot in Margaux. The 2024 blend contains 46% Chardonnay, 38% Sauvignon Blanc and 16% Viognier, with a first release of 2500 numbered bottles.

    Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château du Tertre Margaux

  86. Feb 26, 2026

    Winemakers of France's Bordeaux region forced to adapt to survive

    According to France 24, Bordeaux winemakers are adapting to declining consumption and overproduction by distilling surplus wine and developing sparkling and alcohol-free products amid France’s vineyard grubbing-up scheme.

    Source: france24.com

  87. Feb 25, 2026

    €40 million to support French viticulture

    The EU Agriculture Commissioner highlighted a €40m support measure for French winegrowers amid pressures from geopolitics and tariffs affecting exports. The announcement comes ahead of a visit to the Salon de l’Agriculture.

    Source: terredevins.com

  88. Feb 24, 2026

    Winegrowers protest restrictions on copper use

    French winegrower representatives warn that several copper-based vineyard products may be withdrawn after failing re-authorization due to insufficient impact data. They argue copper remains a key tool for disease control, especially in organic viticulture, despite reduced doses in recent decades.

    Source: terredevins.com

  89. Feb 19, 2026

    "After being told I was 'perched' so often"

    Domaine des Perchés, in Cadillac, is breaking with conventional practices under its 8th and 9th generations of owners to attract new wine consumers. The 60-hectare estate has adopted organic and biodynamic farming and planted forgotten and non-Bordeaux varieties.

    Source: terredevins.com Domaine des Perchés Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux

  90. Feb 10, 2026

    La Tour Blanche students shake up wine’s rulebook

    Students from the La Tour Blanche wine school presented innovative projects during a viticulture hackathon aimed at energizing the wine sector, from artistic initiatives to new youth-oriented drinks. The results were announced at Château d’Yquem, highlighting Bordeaux/Sauternes education and entrepreneurship.

    Source: terredevins.com Château d’YquemChâteau La Tour Blanche Sauternes

  91. Feb 4, 2026

    Up-and-coming grape varieties

    Jancis Robinson named lesser-known grape varieties that are gaining interest.

    Source: jancisrobinson.com

  92. Jan 23, 2026

    Château Fonroque revealed through 14 vintages

    An exceptional vertical tasting of 14 Château Fonroque vintages took place on Monday, January 19, in Saint-Émilion, assessing the influence of the estate’s biodynamic practices on its wines. Château Fonroque has been Biodyvin-certified in biodynamics since 2008.

    Source: terredevins.com Château Fonroque Saint-Émilion

  93. Jan 15, 2026

    Bordeaux: Renewed Interest in Petit Verdot

    Petit verdot is drawing renewed interest in Bordeaux, where some growers are increasing its share in blends and others are producing single-variety cuvées. Historically used at an average of about 5%, the late-ripening grape is also replacing some merlot plantings as the climate warms.

    Source: terredevins.com

  94. Jan 13, 2026

    10 years of Chartron et Trébuchet under the aegis of Grands Chais de France

    According to Terre de Vins, Chartron et Trébuchet marks 10 years under the ownership of Grands Chais de France, with an expanded range of cuvées, modernized winemaking and a premium positioning in Burgundy.

    Source: terredevins.com

  95. Dec 17, 2025

    hors Bordeaux: a tasting tour through the platform’s top international expressions

    At ProWine Shanghai on November 12, attendees tasted international wines handled by La Place de Bordeaux, including Champagne, Chardonnay and Malbec from Mendoza, Carmenere and Cabernet from Chile, and Cabernet from Australia, California and China, according to the drinks business.

    Source: thedrinksbusiness.com

  96. Dec 7, 2025

    Details of the European plan to support viticulture

    The European Union's new plan to support viticulture sets out financial and regulatory measures for winegrowers in crisis, and how the funds and tools will be spread across member states' wine regions, including France.

    Source: terredevins.com