Visiting Bordeaux

Laurent Basse-Cathalinat takes charge at the Cité du Vin

Laurent Basse-Cathalinat is set to succeed Philippe Massol as general director of the Cité du Vin, working alongside president Jean Bernard after Massol leaves on December 31, 2026.

The appointment completes another step in the leadership transition at Bordeaux’s principal wine cultural institution.

Source: Vitisphere

Bordeaux keeps Asia at the centre of its export strategy

Bordeaux’s wine festival opened in Hong Kong on October 29. Despite difficult market conditions, Asia remains a priority for the region’s wines.

The event places consumer engagement and export development alongside this week’s weaker cellar-sales figures. Hong Kong remains an important setting in which Bordeaux can test appetite across Asian markets.

Source: Sud Ouest

Bordeaux Tasting sets out its 15th edition

Bordeaux Tasting will hold its 15th edition at the Bourse on December 12 and 13, with producers, masterclasses, workshops and events.

The programme gives serious drinkers and the trade a concentrated opportunity to taste Bordeaux alongside wines from other French regions.

Source: Terre de Vins

Quintus builds its wine tourism offer

Fifteen years after its creation within the Clarence Dillon group, Château Quintus is formalizing its hospitality division and opening its Saint-Émilion property more broadly to visitors. New facilities include a shop with a terrace, a tasting room and 2 dedicated staff members.

The investment shows hospitality becoming a more deliberate part of estate strategy. It also gives Quintus another way to develop its identity within Saint-Émilion.

Source: Terre de Vins Domaine Clarence DillonChâteau Quintus Saint-Émilion

Bordeaux Tasting sets December masterclasses

Terre de Vins will hold Bordeaux Tasting at Place de la Bourse on December 12 and 13, with masterclasses included in the programme.

The event provides another direct forum for producers and drinkers at a time when Bordeaux is seeking stronger consumer engagement.

Source: Sud Ouest

Cycling the Médoc wine route

A 3-day, 29-km bicycle route from Blanquefort’s station leads through Médoc vineyards, six wineries and a cooperage, with tastings and encounters with Haut-Médoc producers.

The route highlights wine tourism as another way for the Médoc to connect its estates and landscape directly with visitors.

Source: France.fr Haut-MédocMédoc

Laurent Basse-Cathalinat takes charge at the Cité du Vin

Laurent Basse-Cathalinat will become general director of Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin on January 1, 2027, succeeding Philippe Massol, who led the institution for 18 years.

The appointment places new leadership at one of Bordeaux’s principal wine-facing institutions.

Source: Placéco

Fronsac and Canon Fronsac focus on consumers

Winegrowers in Fronsac and Canon Fronsac will open 32 properties to visitors on October 24 and 25. Appellation president Damien Landouar said the priority is to address consumers directly.

The open-house weekend gives both appellations a direct channel for explaining their wines and building consumer relationships.

Source: Sud Ouest Canon-FronsacFronsac

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

Organic wine fair turns to comedy at the Cité du Vin

Vignerons Bio Nouvelle-Aquitaine will bring around 20 organic winemakers to the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux on 21 and November 22, with tastings, aroma games, laughter yoga and a stand-up comedy night.

The format reflects an effort to reduce the distance between producers and consumers through experiences that extend beyond a conventional tasting.

Source: Vitisphere

Arnold Schwarzenegger named honorary Bordeaux ambassador

Arnold Schwarzenegger was inducted by the Grand Conseil des vins de Bordeaux during his Sunday visit to Gironde for “Libourne fête la fin”, becoming an honorary Bordeaux ambassador.

The appointment gives Bordeaux a highly visible international figure as the region continues promoting its wines to a broad audience.

Source: Orange Actualités

Pauillac makes a new economic bet on wine tourism

According to Sud Ouest, Pauillac welcomed 10 cruise ships in 2026 and expects 17 in 2027 as it develops its economy around wine tourism.

Growing river traffic could bring more visitors directly into the Médoc. The test will be whether Pauillac can convert those arrivals into sustained demand for local estates and businesses.

Source: Sud Ouest MédocPauillac

Saint-Émilion tourism absorbs a summer heat shock

Visitor numbers at the Grand Saint-Émilionnais tourist office fell 20% during summer 2026 because of the heat and economic pressures, although profitability was maintained.

The decline shows how extreme summer conditions can reshape visitor behavior in Bordeaux. Underground attractions provided relief and may become increasingly important to the local tourism offer.

Source: Sud Ouest Saint-Émilion

Liquidated merchant H&A leaves its mark on the Cité du Vin

Wine merchant H&A was liquidated by Bordeaux’s commercial court effective June 1, leaving debts to estates and barrel makers. Its patronage plaque will remain permanently visible at the Cité du Vin.

The case places the lasting public legacy of wine patronage beside the immediate consequences of failure in the Bordeaux trade.

Source: Vitisphere

How Bages became a Pauillac tourism destination

Château Lynch-Bages recreated a village beside its new vat room in Pauillac 20 years ago, adding shops and a restaurant. Bages has since become a wine tourism destination that attracts visitors daily.

Bages demonstrates how a leading estate can build a visitor economy around place rather than relying on a conventional cellar tour alone.

Source: Sud Ouest Château Lynch-Bages Pauillac

Marquis de Terme pairs dinners, tastings and music

From October 9 through December 11, the restaurant Au Marquis de Terme at Château Marquis de Terme is hosting 3 evenings combining exceptional dinners, tastings and acoustic concerts.

The programme reflects the broader move toward experience-led estate hospitality, with wine positioned alongside food and culture.

Source: Sud Ouest Château Marquis de Terme

Saint-Émilion classified growths open for harvest festival

The Association des Grands crus classés de Saint-Émilion is holding its fourth Fête des vendanges on Oct. 10 and 11, opening classified estates to wine, cultural and gastronomic experiences.

The collective initiative uses access to classified estates and their terroirs to strengthen Saint-Émilion’s visitor appeal.

Source: Sud Ouest Saint-Émilion

Restaurants host Cheese and Bordeaux Wine Week

Cheese and Bordeaux Wine Week will run across France from Nov. 1 to 15, 2026, bringing wine and cheese pairings to more than 500 partner establishments, with 37 Bordeaux AOP and 12 cuvées featured.

The promotion places Bordeaux in an accessible restaurant setting built around food pairing rather than classification or prestige.

Source: Le Figaro Vin

Vinitech focuses on practical routes to recovery

Vinitech will take place from December 1 to 3 at Bordeaux’s exhibition center, with 250 exhibitors and 3,000 visitors expected and a focus on innovation, financial recovery and economic diversification, according to Vitisphere.

Vinitech will test which technical and commercial responses producers consider viable during the sector downturn. Its emphasis is on practical options rather than scale or spectacle.

Source: Vitisphere

Château Le Coteau opens for Margaux-Saveurs

Naturalist winegrower Éric Léglise will open Château Le Coteau in Arsac to the public for the first time during Margaux-Saveurs, from October 16 to 18.

The property offers visitors a view of a lesser-known Margaux estate surrounded by grands crus classés vineyards. It broadens the appellation’s public face beyond its most famous names.

Source: Sud Ouest Château Le Coteau Margaux

Nearly 1,300 attend Bordeaux’s second wines fair

Nearly 1,300 visitors attended Terre de Vins’ 10th second-wines fair at Hangar 14, where around 60 properties offered their wines at preferential prices; the promotion continues online through November 1.

The attendance shows consumer interest in château-linked Bordeaux at more accessible prices. Second wines remain an important bridge between classified estates and value-conscious drinkers.

Source: Terre de Vins

Can Vinitech Sifel help revive the wine sector?

The 25th Vinitech Sifel will take place in Bordeaux in early December, showcasing technical solutions intended to help the wine sector emerge from its difficulties.

Bordeaux’s challenges extend beyond promotion and sales. The trade fair will show which practical vineyard and production tools are being positioned as part of the sector’s response.

Source: Sud Ouest

Bordeaux’s second-wine fair returns to Hangar 14

Terre de Vins and Cash Vin will hold the 10th Foire aux seconds vins on October 10, 2026, at Hangar 14 in Bordeaux, according to Sud Ouest.

Created in 2016, the fair provides a direct retail setting for a category that estates increasingly use to reach customers below grand vin pricing.

Source: Sud Ouest

Preparing for Bordeaux’s Second Wines Fair

The 10th Second Wines Fair takes place at Hangar 14 on Saturday, October 10, with tastings and discounted purchases. Buyers receive a sixth identical bottle free when purchasing five.

The event gives drinkers a concentrated opportunity to compare estate second wines and buy them on promotional terms.

Source: Terre de Vins

Bordeaux’s most beautiful estates, according to Michelin

Esquire highlights Bordeaux wine estates selected for their beauty according to Michelin. The emphasis is on château culture and wine tourism.

Estate architecture and visitor experience increasingly influence how Bordeaux is presented alongside the wines themselves. Michelin’s involvement adds another external lens to the region’s château hierarchy.

Source: Esquire

Going beyond the call of Bordeaux tasting duty

Fiona Duff traveled to France for her nephew’s wedding, spent a couple of days in Bordeaux and undertook a wine tasting there.

Personal travel writing remains one route through which Bordeaux reaches readers beyond collectors and merchants. It also shows how tasting experiences can shape the region’s wider cultural appeal.

Source: Edinburgh News

Eight world wines go blind at the Cité du Vin

The Cité du Vin will host WIT 2026 on November 7, with participants asked to identify 8 wines from around the world in a blind tasting.

The event positions Bordeaux as a centre for comparative wine culture, not only for its own appellations. It also gives serious tasters a concrete test of identification and regional knowledge.

Source: Sud Ouest

Bordeaux names its 2027 wine tourism winners

Bordeaux Gironde CCI presented the 2027 Best of Wine Tourism awards on September 30, 2026, giving 23 trophies in 7 categories from 75 entries.

The awards highlight how hospitality, food and estate access are becoming increasingly visible parts of Bordeaux’s regional offer.

Source: Sud Ouest

Bordeaux embraces fresher, earlier-drinking wines

Bordeaux producers are developing fresher, more fruit-forward wines that can be consumed sooner as climate change, changing consumer preferences and economic pressure reshape the region, while retaining traditional age-worthy blends. The 15th edition of Bordeaux Tasting will showcase this diversity on December 12 and 13.

This is a strategic expansion of Bordeaux’s identity. More approachable styles could help the region reach drinkers who do not want to wait years for tannins to soften.

Source: Terre de Vins

Jean Bernard named president of the Cité du Vin

Jean Bernard was elected unanimously as president of the Fondation de la Cité du Vin in Bordeaux in June 2026, after serving on its board since 2025.

The institution sits at the intersection of wine culture, tourism and public engagement. Its leadership helps shape how Bordeaux presents wine to visitors and the wider industry.

Source: Bouger à Bordeaux

Michelin’s Bordeaux Ratings Draw Criticism

Michelin’s first Bordeaux grape selection, unveiled at the Cité du Vin, gives 3 grapes to 9 estates, 2 to 16 and 1 to 37, and lists 21 more without a grape. Wine experts have criticized its methods and its judgment of whole estates rather than vintages.

Any new hierarchy must contend with Bordeaux’s existing classifications, critical consensus and market pricing. The reaction will help determine whether Michelin’s grapes become a useful consumer signal or remain chiefly a tourism and publicity device.

Source: 2oceansvibe

Bordeaux’s Second Wines Fair Marks 10 Years

Terre de Vins and Cash Vin will bring the tenth Foire aux seconds vins to Hangar 14 on October 11, combining estate tastings with direct purchases.

Second wines offer consumers a practical route into established château portfolios. The event’s longevity also suggests sustained demand for recognizable Bordeaux names at more accessible prices.

Source: Terre de Vins

The Cité du Vin opens its autumn cultural season

The programme runs through December with tastings, talks, music, sensory events and encounters focused on wine culture.

The new season follows a summer affected by major fires and arrives during the Cité du Vin’s tenth-anniversary year. Attendance will offer an early indication of how strongly Bordeaux’s cultural tourism can recover outside the summer peak.

Source: Terre de Vins

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

The Médoc Marathon brings wine country to the course

Costumed runners in the Médoc Marathon stop for local wine, oysters and regional food as they run through Bordeaux’s wine country.

The marathon gives Médoc estates direct visibility beyond traditional tastings and château visits. That kind of cultural reach matters as Bordeaux seeks deeper relationships with consumers rather than relying solely on established trade channels.

Source: The New York Times Médoc

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

Michelin's Bordeaux selection expands to 83 estates

Michelin unveiled its first Bordeaux wine selection at the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, distinguishing 83 estates: 9 with 3 grapes, 16 with 2 grapes and 37 with 1 grape, plus 21 recommended estates.

A new external hierarchy can redirect attention toward estates outside Bordeaux's established classifications. The next test is whether recognition produces measurable gains in restaurant listings, visitor demand and international distribution.

Source: Idéal Investisseur

A Tour Along Bordeaux's Riverbanks and Its Great Wines

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

Source: Monitor Mercantil

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

In Bordeaux, it is becoming increasingly difficult to drink Bordeaux

Bordeaux wine consumption has declined in its home region, where bars and restaurants outside tourist areas are increasingly unlikely to offer broad selections. Younger consumers often prefer lighter, fruitier and natural wines over the region’s more structured reds.

Source: ilpost.it

What I thought it would be like to visit a vineyard in Bordeaux

On August 21, 2026, a Bordeaux wine tourism visit included tastings in a treehouse, vineyards filled with modern art and encounters with truffle dogs. Yahoo says the average bottle of Bordeaux wine costs around €8.

Source: Yahoo

Cycling trip in France: Tour de France through the vineyards of Bordeaux

A cycling trip through Bordeaux’s vineyards starts in Bordeaux and runs through areas including Entre-deux-Mers, Médoc and Saint-Émilion. In Bommes, 40-year-old winemaker Alexis Charrier produces Sauternes with his family property.

Source: Saarbrücker Zeitung Entre-deux-MersMédocSaint-ÉmilionSauternes

Jimmy Butler visits major Bordeaux wineries

Jimmy Butler spent 4 days in the Bordeaux wine region, visiting Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lynch-Bages, Château Cheval Blanc, Château Lafite Rothschild and Pétrus, and returning to Liber Pater.

Source: revistaadega.uol.com.br Château Cheval BlancChâteau Lafite RothschildChâteau Lynch-BagesChâteau Mouton RothschildPetrus

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

Basketball Star Shoots Hoops at Bordeaux Second Growth

A basketball star played basketball at a Bordeaux Second Growth estate.

Source: wine-searcher.com

Gironde wildfires: tourism slumps with 50% fewer visitors

Major summer wildfires in Gironde have sharply reduced tourism, with visitor numbers reportedly down by 50%. The fires have burned tens of thousands of hectares and triggered large-scale evacuations across the department.

Source: actu.orange.fr

Wildfires deal a "double blow" to Bordeaux's tourism and wine industry.

Wildfires in southwest France have hit Bordeaux’s tourism and wine industries, forcing hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate and damaging thousands of hectares of forest. Visitor numbers fell during the summer, leaving hotels, restaurants, shops and wineries in Gironde with fewer customers.

Source: vietnam.vn

Bordeaux wine: the Médoc turns white and is tasted at the Soulac’n Jazz festival

White Médoc wines will be presented and tasted at the Soulac’n Jazz festival in Soulac on Aug. 22, 2026. The Pourtalès family in Saint-Seurin-de-Cadourne produces an organic Médoc white made from 100% sauvignon.

Source: Sud Ouest Médoc

The juicy summer events in the Bordeaux vineyard

Summer events in the Bordeaux vineyard, including winegrowers' aperitifs, barbecues, concerts, markets, afterworks and guinguettes, will run through August 31 in several areas of Gironde.

Source: Bouger à Bordeaux

Apéro pizzas at Château La Rose Perrière: an outing in the Bordeaux vineyard

An apéro-pizza outing is taking place at Château La Rose Perrière in the Bordeaux vineyard.

Source: bougerabordeaux.com Château La Rose Perrière

Wildfires scorch wine tourism in Bordeaux

Wildfires in Gironde burned 42,000 hectares and led 224,000 people to evacuate, while most vineyards escaped damage. Bordeaux wine tourism suffered cancellations, fewer visitors and lost income during the peak season.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com

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

Château de La Rivière: betting on living heritage to write a new chapter

Château de La Rivière in Fronsac unveiled a strategy centered on heritage, wine and wine tourism one year after its acquisition by GFI, the investment fund managed by Signet.

Source: terredevins.com Château de La Rivière Fronsac

La Paulée de Castillon celebrated its second edition

Terre de Vins reports on the second edition of La Paulée de Castillon, a festive wine gathering held on the bridge at Castillon-la-Bataille. The event brought together local winemakers, artisans and the public around shared tables and Bordeaux wines.

Source: terredevins.com Castillon Côtes de Bordeaux

A first in France: this ride-hailing service launches an offer to try to save the Bordeaux vineyard

According to Actu.fr, Bolt launched its first such offer in France, Bolt Vignobles, in Gironde on July 1, 2026. Options serve 3 or 6 people from Bordeaux or Bordeaux-Mérignac airport to Médoc sud Margaux, Sauternes or Saint-Émilion.

Source: Actu.fr MargauxMédocSaint-ÉmilionSauternes

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

This wine was the toast of the world. Now even the locals don’t drink it

According to the Australian Financial Review, Bordeaux restaurants and wine bars have many wines open but few bottles of local Bordeaux, while wines from Saint-Émilion are hard to find in the city.

Source: afr.com Saint-Émilion

Vinitech-Sifel expects 40,000 trade visitors at the 2026 fair in Bordeaux

Vinitech-Sifel expects 40,000 French and international trade visitors at its fair in Bordeaux from December 1 to 3, 2026, according to the organizers.

Source: Vinetur

Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin marks 10th anniversary with visitor milestone

Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin is marking its 10th anniversary in 2026 after welcoming more than 3.5 million visitors since opening in 2016.

Source: The Connexion

What I thought it would be like to visit a vineyard in Bordeaux

A visitor reflects on what it was like to visit a vineyard in Bordeaux.

Source: MSN

Bordeaux reinvents itself as a destination beyond wine

Bordeaux is being transformed by urban renewal and a broader tourism strategy into a city destination designed for longer stays, according to La Revue du vin de France.

Source: Vinetur

Bolt launches "Bolt Vineyards" to "make it easier" to discover the Bordeaux vineyard

Bolt launched Bolt Vineyards to make it easier to discover the Bordeaux vineyard.

Source: tourmag.com

Sideways in the Médoc

Château Lagrange in Saint-Julien offers private visits, tastings, cooking classes and vineyard tours from €30, while the September 2026 Marathon du Médoc will hold its 40th edition across 42 kilometers and 195 meters.

Source: terredevins.com Château Lagrange MédocSaint-Julien

Bordeaux mourns Jean-Paul Jauffret

Jean-Paul Jauffret, born in 1930, has died after holding leadership roles at the CIVB, Dourthe, Bordeaux city hall, Vinexpo and La Cité du Vin. He was behind Vinexpo’s first edition in 1981 and relaunched the Fête du Vin in 1988.

Source: terredevins.com

Jean Bernard takes the helm of the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux

Jean Bernard became president of La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux on June 29, 2026, succeeding Sylvie Cazes after 12 years leading the institution.

Source: Vinetur

French wine expert says Nova Scotia has all the winning ingredients for a world-class destination

French wine economist Badet said Nova Scotia has the ingredients to become a world-class wine and tourism destination after spending a week visiting its wineries and vineyards.

Source: saltwire.com

I’m a France expert

A France specialist names her favorite wine bars in Bordeaux, places to taste wine and eat well in the city.

Source: these are my favourite wine bars in Bordeaux

I’m a France expert, these are my favourite wine bars in Bordeaux

France expert Carolyn Boyd, who has written about the country for 20 years, shares her favorite wine bars in Bordeaux on June 18, 2026.

Source: The Times

Bordeaux and Hong Kong toast a 5-year future

The Bordeaux Wine Council and Hong Kong Tourism Board signed a 5-year Memorandum of Understanding to expand cooperation on wine and food tourism. Hong Kong is Bordeaux’s third-largest export market globally by value.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com

Nobody Drinks Bordeaux in Bordeaux

Restaurants and wine bars in Bordeaux often pour wines from outside the region rather than local Bordeaux wines.

Source: nytimes.com

“Vino Veritas”: La Cité du Vin celebrates its 10th anniversary

La Cité du Vin in Bordeaux is celebrating its 10th anniversary in 2026, having been inaugurated in 2016 by Alain Juppé and François Hollande. “Vino Veritas” dedicated its season finale to the venue.

Source: terredevins.com

From the Alps to Bordeaux: unmissable routes for the collector on the road

According to AostaSera, Bordeaux is a major destination for luxury wine tourism and international collectors, with appellations including Médoc, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol and Graves.

Source: aostasera.it GravesMédocPomerolSaint-Émilion

Premières Côtes de Bordeaux open days: around thirty châteaux open to the public

Sud Ouest previews the 31st open-house weekend in the Premières Côtes de Bordeaux, with around 30 châteaux welcoming the public on June 6 to 7. The program includes tastings, visits, vineyard activities and meetings with growers across several communes.

Source: sudouest.fr Premières Côtes de Bordeaux

Hong Kong and Bordeaux raise a glass to wine and dine partnership

Hong Kong and Bordeaux have formed a partnership centered on wine and dining, according to Meetings & Conventions Asia.

Source: Meetings & Conventions Asia

Hong Kong Bordeaux wine tourism partnership

Travel And Tour World lists no news under the tag “Hong Kong Bordeaux wine tourism partnership.”

Source: Travel And Tour World

Nouvelle-Aquitaine Agriculture Fair: Regional Agriculture Works on Water and Sovereignty

At the Nouvelle-Aquitaine agriculture fair in Bordeaux on May 26, 2026, Bernard Layre and Jean-Pierre Raynaud presented a joint plan for resilient, sovereign agriculture centered on water and food sovereignty.

Source: sudouest.fr

Como Hotels and Resorts opens COMO Cordeillan-Bages in the Médoc in Bordeaux

Como Hotels and Resorts opened COMO Cordeillan-Bages, a 28-room hotel, in Pauillac in Bordeaux’s Médoc.

Source: ttgitalia.com MédocPauillac

THE EU FAB 6 CLOSES A SUCCESSFUL EDITION OF LONDON WINE FAIR 2026

The EU FAB 6 showcased PDO wines from Premières Côtes de Bordeaux and Cadillac during the 3-day London Wine Fair 2026.

Source: einpresswire.com Cadillac Côtes de BordeauxPremières Côtes de Bordeaux

COMO Cordeillan-Bages opens in the heart of Bordeaux wine country

COMO Hotels and Resorts has opened the 28-room COMO Cordeillan-Bages in Pauillac, in Bordeaux’s Médoc region, in collaboration with the Cazes family, owners of Château Lynch-Bages.

Source: Hotel Designs Château Lynch-Bages MédocPauillac

Saint-André-de-Cubzac: a new winegrowers' guinguette organized at the Port de Plagne

Winegrowers from the Bordeaux 45 association will hold a new edition of the Wine in the City evening at the Port de Plagne in Saint-André-de-Cubzac on Saturday, May 30.

Source: sudouest.fr

Bordeaux Wine Council and Harlem EatUp! Host Preview at Ginny’s Supper Club

The Bordeaux Wine Council hosted a preview tasting of more than 60 wines this week at Ginny’s Supper Club in Manhattan as the official wine sponsor of the Harlem EatUp! Festival.

Source: Times Square Chronicles

Bordeaux vineyard: 4 winners of the wine tourism trophies

On May 22, the 2026 Wine Tourism Trophies recognized 11 wine properties for the quality and originality of their offerings, including 4 from the Bordeaux wine region.

Source: Échos Judiciaires Girondins

Bordeaux travel: Where to eat and drink like a local in this famous wine region

Decanter published a Bordeaux travel guide on May 13, 2026, covering places to eat and drink in the city and surrounding vineyards.

Source: decanter.com

Hong Kong Deepens Ties With Bordeaux

The Hong Kong Tourism Board and the CIVB signed a memorandum of understanding at a ceremony in Bordeaux. HKTB Executive Director Anthony Lau and CIVB Vice President Philippe Tapie signed the agreement.

Source: Vino Joy News

Libourne: L’Épaulée libournaise wants to reconnect Bordeaux wine with the public

On 15 and May 16, nearly 35 châteaux and estates will gather in downtown Libourne for the third L’Épaulée libournaise, with tastings, concerts and food aimed at reconnecting growers and consumers.

Source: Sud Ouest

Bordeaux gets to grips with tourism

Bordeaux is developing wine tourism to connect with visitors and sell wine more effectively, according to jancisrobinson.com.

Source: jancisrobinson.com

An extremely successful evening dedicated to Bordeaux

Club Wein&Genuss held a Bordeaux Edition evening at Hotel Bernerhof on Friday, March 27, with more than 30 participants and wines from Château Siran-Margaux, Château BIAC-Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux and Terrois de Crus Jan & Florian Thienpont.

Source: Anzeiger von Saanen Château BIAC-CadillacChâteau Siran-Margaux Cadillac Côtes de BordeauxMargaux

French Waterways Launches Gastronomic Voyage in Bordeaux

French Waterways is introducing exclusive 6-night gastronomic barge voyages through Bordeaux for 2026, aboard Saint Louis on the Canal de Garonne, with Michelin-starred dining and private tastings at estates including Château d’Yquem. All-inclusive charters run on select dates from May to October.

Source: Open Jaw Château d’Yquem

Bordeaux's Cité du Vin faces the wine crisis and holds firm

Bordeaux's Cité du Vin is facing the wine crisis and holding firm.

Source: Portal Tela

Via Sensoria returns to Bordeaux's Cité du Vin with a new version

Wit FM says Via Sensoria returned to Cité du Vin in Bordeaux on April 1, 2026, for its 4th edition, a special 10th-anniversary version dedicated to the Bordeaux vineyard and its 4 wine styles.

Source: Wit FM

Château de Malle: the art of bringing a classified growth to life in a historic monument

In April 2024, Clémence and Luc Planty acquired Château de Malle, a Second Growth classified in 1855 in Sauternes. They are preserving its historic monument and classified gardens while opening the estate to the public and developing wine tourism.

Source: terredevins.com Château de Malle Sauternes

There’s So Much More to Bordeaux Than Bordeaux

According to wineenthusiast.com, Bordeaux and the wider Nouvelle-Aquitaine region have become major tourism destinations beyond wine, with infrastructure contributing to visitor growth.

Source: wineenthusiast.com

Victorian wines take centre stage at the world’s largest wine museum

7 Victorian wineries will showcase their wines at the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux, whose annual visitors exceed 400,000. The selection represents Victoria's Hume, Barwon, Grampians and Yarra Valley regions.

Source: nationaltribune.com.au

The (Patiras) island of treasures

The Gouache family, owners of Château Loudenne, is taking over the Refuge de Patiras restaurant on Île de Patiras to create a new visitor destination linked with Pauillac and La Loudenne, including small daily boat trips in high season.

Source: terredevins.com Château Loudenne Pauillac

Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten Has Saved This Bordeaux for 40 Years

According to Wine Enthusiast, chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten has kept a 1986 Bordeaux bottle in his cellar for 40 years.

Source: wineenthusiast.com

Victorian wines uncork recognition: Pearson

Victoria’s government says 7 Victorian wineries will be showcased at Bordeaux’s Cité du Vin museum, which attracts over 400,000 visitors annually.

Source: arr.news

Carte sur Table operation: when great Bordeaux wines come to the table

Duclot La Vinicole is launching the 14th edition of its Carte sur Table promotion, running from March 15 to April 15. The campaign lets consumers taste a selection of top Bordeaux wines at retail-shop prices in 40 wine-focused restaurants across France.

Source: terredevins.com

Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz dine with a 1811 Château d’Yquem

On Jan 28, Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz shared dinner photos showing an 1811 Château d’Yquem, a Sauternes wine said to be worth about £75,000 per bottle. Only 10 bottles of the vintage are thought to exist worldwide.

Source: thedrinksbusiness.com Château d’Yquem Sauternes

How a 200% tariff on French wine could impact the US market

Decanter analyzes a threatened 200% US tariff on French wine, which it says would largely wipe French bottled wine from the US market and raise retail prices. It sets out the knock-on effects for restaurants and Champagne, and heavy revenue pressure on French producers.

Source: decanter.com

Blanquefort: First winter rendezvous on February 4 for the Les Saisons des châteaux collective

On February 4, Madame B restaurant at Bordeaux’s Hôtel Burdigala will host an immersive tasting featuring wines from 11 Médoc châteaux, organized by the Les Saisons des châteaux collective.

Source: sudouest.fr Médoc

“Koreans are very fond of Bordeaux Grands Crus”

On Nov. 6, 2025, Vintage interviewed South Korean sommelier and influencer Yanis Alexandre Feral, who helps Koreans discover Bordeaux Grands Crus through his YouTube channel, Wine_Story. He also manages the wine cellar at Evett, a 2-star Michelin restaurant in Seoul.

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Chef Jonathan Waxman Is Opening This Birth-Year Bordeaux at His Daughter’s Wedding

Chef Jonathan Waxman is saving a birth-year Bordeaux to open at his daughter’s wedding, which coincides with his 75th birthday.

Source: wineenthusiast.com

Southwest on the move: 4 estates to meet at Bordeaux Tasting

Terre de Vins says four Southwest France estates will share their vision at Bordeaux Tasting this weekend at the Palais de la Bourse in Bordeaux: domaine Chiroulet, Château Les Farcies du Pech, Montus & Bouscassé and domaine de l’écrivain.

Source: terredevins.com Château Les Farcies du Pech

Laurent-Perrier: recreating the perfect year with the Grand Siècle cuvée

At Bordeaux Tasting, Laurent-Perrier presents Grand Siècle, a cuvée built from 3 vintages to recreate an ideal year. Iteration 26 combines 2012 (65%), 2008 (25%) and 2007 (10%), according to terredevins.com.

Source: terredevins.com

Bordeaux Tasting: when Champagnes reveal their character

At Bordeaux Tasting, the Syndicat Général des Vignerons de la Champagne is holding workshops throughout the weekend, including a “Caractères” session that presents pinot noirs in vivid, fruity and intense styles.

Source: terredevins.com

From Champagne to the Andes via Yquem

On Sunday, December 14, Bordeaux Tasting concluded with 3 masterclasses featuring Champagne Laurent Perrier, Château d’Yquem and Cheval des Andes. The 26th Grand Siècle iteration combined 2007, 2008 and 2012, while Château d’Yquem’s 2023 vintage was tasted in a world premiere, according to terredevins.com.

Source: terredevins.com Château d’Yquem

The solution is in the glass

Terre de Vins presents Bordeaux Tasting as an answer for wine lovers, found in the glass.

Source: terredevins.com

Bordeaux Tasting: spirits as well

Spirits have a growing place alongside wines at Bordeaux Tasting.

Source: terredevins.com

A success that warms hearts!

Bordeaux Tasting drew strong attendance in a warm atmosphere, bringing the trade and consumers together around Bordeaux wines.

Source: terredevins.com

4 masterclasses to grasp excellence

Bordeaux Tasting held 4 masterclasses, including a Riedel session showing how glass shape affects tasting, with Château Pape-Clément 2022, Beaune Village blanc 2023, Aloxe-Corton 2023 and Quarry du château de Sours 2022.

Source: terredevins.com Château Pape Clément

Why You Shouldn’t Miss the 2025 Edition

The 2025 Bordeaux Tasting will bring Bordeaux, Champagne, spirits and foreign wines to the Palais de la Bourse, with producer-led tastings and masterclasses. Featured names include Pichon Baron, Smith Haut Lafitte, Clos Fourtet, Château Pavie, Château d'Yquem and Cheval des Andes.

Source: terredevins.com Château d’YquemClos FourtetChâteau PavieChâteau Pichon BaronChâteau Smith Haut Lafitte

The new features of Bordeaux Tasting

Terre de Vins presents what is new at the coming Bordeaux Tasting: changes in format, participants and experiences for wine lovers.

Source: terredevins.com

Wine Advent #10: Give the Cité du Vin for Christmas

Terre de Vins suggests giving the Cité du Vin in Bordeaux as a Christmas gift, including gift cards valued at €30, €50, €75 or €100. The venue surpassed 3 million visitors in early 2025, with foreign visitors representing 53% of its audience in 2024.

Source: terredevins.com