News — Bordeaux En Primeurs

As the 2023 En Primeur campaign approaches, a consensus is forming among top critics, including JamesSuckling.com: the 2023 Bordeaux vintage is a triumph of "classic" style, defined by moderate alcohol, freshness, and an elegance reminiscent of the great vintages of the 1980s.

As the final harvest data for December 2025 solidifies, the Bordeaux "Big Ten" are reporting volumes that mirror the legendary scarcity of 1961, forcing US collectors to rethink their allocation strategies for the upcoming En Primeur season. A deep dive into the 2025 Bordeaux harvest yields. Compare 2025 vs 2022 production for Lafite, Petrus, and Margaux. Essential data for US fine wine collectors.

The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGCB) has officially confirmed the dates for the highly anticipated En Primeurs Week 2026, the premier event where wine professionals and press gather to taste and evaluate the latest Bordeaux vintage En Primeur.

France confirms historically low 2025 wine harvest and $150M vine uprooting plan to restructure the industry. The French Ministry of Agriculture has confirmed that 2025 production has hit historic lows, exacerbated by a massive government-funded "grubbing-up" program.