News — French Wine

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.

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.

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.

A single bottle of 1886 La Tâche from the cellars of Bouchard Père & Fils sold for a staggering £325,000 at a Christie's auction in early December 2025, highlighting the market's insatiable appetite for wines with exceptional provenance and rarity.