🔥 "A Call from Bordeaux": Vintners Demand Urgent Action Amid Crisis
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.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Daniel Cathiard, the visionary owner of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, who has left us at the age of 81.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Daniel Cathiard, the visionary owner of Château Smith Haut Lafitte and a key figure of modern Bordeaux, who has left us at the age of 81, January 29th, 2026. Former top-level skier and successful entrepreneur, he transformed a forgotten Pessac‑Léognan estate into a pioneering, biodynamic grand cru and a landmark of wine tourism together with his wife Florence.
🏛️ Trade War on the Horizon? Trump Threatens 200% Tariffs on French Wine
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.
👨⚖️ 140-Year-Old Burgundy Sells for £325,000 at Christie's Auction
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.
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