News — Bordeaux

After years of being overshadowed by other regions, Bordeaux is making a major comeback in 2026, capturing the attention of a new generation of American wine lovers with its quality, value, and classic appeal.

The fine wine market recovery accelerates in December 2025 as the Liv-ex 100 rises for the third month, led by French blue-chips. The secondary market for blue-chip French wines has officially broken its 36-month losing streak, marking December 2025 as the third consecutive month of growth.

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.