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Penfolds appoints new EMEA distributor
Australian wine producer Penfolds has appointed La Place de Bordeaux as an official distribution partner for its ‘Luxury & Icon’ wines across EMEA, coming into effect in January 2024, following the brand’s 180th anniversary in the new year.
Bordeaux weather conditions fall into place for 2023 harvest
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) has reported the 2023 Bordeaux harvest, which started a few days ahead of normal, has seen weather conditions fall into place during the end of the summer despite difficult weather this year.
With red wine consumption dropping, the region’s producers face tough challenges.
Thibault Massina: Le Syndicat's new star
The wine industry doesn’t often mix naturally with the bartending community, but for Thibault Massina, an early education in Bordeaux lay the foundations for an organic pairing behind the bar.
Bordeaux wineries work collegiately to drive sustainability
Three organic wine producers in Bordeaux have joined forces in a bid to promote a sustainable future for the region.
Bordeaux winemakers determined to provide en primeur campaign
Bordeaux winemakers are pulling out all the stops in a bid to present the trade with an en primeur campaign amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
VINEXPO to host Brexit plans in France
VINEXPO will address the key Brexit issues facing the wine and spirits industry at its 2017 wine show in France on June 20.
Advini buys Lapalu family estates
Antoine Moueix Properties, a subsidiary of the major French wine producer Advini, has announced the purchase of approximately 400 hectares of vineyards on both the right and left banks of Bordeaux.
Master of wine Tim Atkin believes the 2015 vintage in Bordeaux is the best since 2010 but says it is nevertheless mixed.
AdVini to distribute Patache d’Aux
AdVini and its Bordeaux house, Antoine Moueix, based in Saint Emilion, have signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Domaines Lapalu, owners of the celebrated Médoc Cru Bourgeois, Château Patache d’Aux.
CA Grands Crus presents its 2013 en primeur Bordeaux wines
CA Grands Crus says it has succeeded in making exceptional terroir-focused wines across its portfolio of Bordeaux estates in the region’s most prestigious appellations, despite a challenging growing season in 2013.
Valparaiso/Casablanca becomes a great wine capital
Chilean city and wine region,Valparaiso and the Casablanca valley have been voted into the Great Wine Capitals Global Network.
Bordeaux-based producer and négociant, Maison Sichel has reported that 2012 was the company’s second best year since it was established in 1883.
New president for Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux
Olivier Bernard of Domaine de Chevalier and Financière Bernard, is the new president of the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux.
Le Clos announces winner of the ‘Bordeaux Big Eight’
Le Clos, Dubai International's fine wines and luxury spirits duty free outlet, has announced the winner of the Bordeaux Big Eight promotion which marked the fourth anniversary of the first store opening in Dubai.
Prix Raisin award to be increased
Bordeaux wine consultant Olivier Dauga has announced that his Prix Raisin award will be increased to include marketing and financial services for the winner in 2013.
Sichel welcomes 7th generation
Maison Sichel, the Bordeaux-based producer and negociant, has announced the appointment of the 23-year-old son of Sichel’s current president and managing director to the business
Maison Lillet has released Lillet Rosé to the UK, its first apéritif launch in the market for 50 years.
Laithwaites buys Bordeaux vineyard
Wine merchant Laithwaites Wine has concluded the purchase of Chateau du Bois, a vineyard near the village of Castillon in Bordeaux, France.
Comedian has Joly good time in Bordeaux
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) has teamed up with comedian Dom Joly to produce a series of videos.
CIVB appoints marketing director
The Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB) or Bordeaux Wine Council, which represents Bordeaux vine growers and négociants, has announced the appointment of François Jumeau as its new marketing director.
Bordeaux Wine Council has announced the release of a mobile phone application called Smart Bordeaux.
Diageo sells its Bordeaux wine business
As part of a previously-announced review of its wine operations, Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines has announced that it has sold its Barton & Guestier Bordeaux business to French Wine concern Castel Freres SAS. The sale includes brands, inventory and land, including Chateau Magnol. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Bordeaux study shows wine oxidises in plastic after six months
A major scientific study into the storage of wine in different forms of packaging has revealed that the bag-in-box, single-layer PET and small multi-layer PET altered the character of white wines when stored over six months, with oxidation clearly noticeable.
