News — Bordeaux Wine

From April 20–23, 2026, Bordeaux will once again welcome the global trade for En Primeurs Week, where the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux presents the much‑anticipated 2025 vintage from barrel.

French winemakers have been given the green light to change a centuries-old tradition: a new national law passed in late 2025 now permits the addition of sugar (as grape must) to dry wines, a revolutionary step, especially for Bordeaux.

U.S.-France relations soured this past week after President Trump threatened to impose a devastating 200% tariff on French wine and Champagne, a move that could effectively wipe out the market in the United States.

The year 2026 marks the 90th anniversary of the creation of France's first wine appellations, a system that has shaped the world of wine and continues to be a symbol of quality and authenticity for consumers.