📌 Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur: a high‑quality vintage in a tense pricing stand‑off
The Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur campaign moved into a critical phase in June 2026, with key releases finally arriving into a market that broadly agrees on the quality of the vintage but remains very cautious on price.
🌍 Climate study keeps long‑term fine‑wine risk firmly on the agenda
Major climate reviews continue to be cited in current coverage underlines a long‑term risk that fine‑wine collectors and investors can’t ignore: if global warming exceeds 2°C, up to 70% of existing wine regions could face substantial risk of losing suitability for grape growing.
🔦 Champagne in the spotlight: mature Noble Champagne at Lanson and Marilyn Monroe at Piper‑Heidsieck
June 2026 has brought two very different Champagne headlines: a high‑end gastronomic event built around rare old bottles of Lanson’s Noble Champagne, and a limited‑edition release from Piper‑Heidsieck featuring Marilyn Monroe on the label.
🌟 “A Truly Great Vintage”: UGCB Previews the Style of Bordeaux 2025
Just days before En Primeurs Week kicks off, the UGCB has offered a first stylistic snapshot of Bordeaux 2025, describing it as a “truly great vintage” that combines early‑ripening fruit, density and remarkable freshness.
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