News — Bordeaux vineyard removal

Against a backdrop of ongoing protests and economic pressure, Bordeaux's leading wine organizations published a joint "Call from Bordeaux" on January 14th, demanding immediate French government intervention to save the industry.

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.

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.