Alarm bells are ringing for sky-high Bourgogne prices but it’s unlikely there will be price adjustments in the short term, says BIVB president, citing blistering market demand and low stock as main reasons. Read More
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Auction house Christie’s is kicking off its spring auction season with four impressive sales this month to meet the growing demand for top-quality wines amid Asia’s fast expanding fine wine market. Read More
Auction house Christie’s this spring will offer four wine sales including two live sales and two online auctions, estimated to fetch at least HK$70 million.… Read More
Sotheby's sale of wines released from the Masseto Caveau has achieved a white glove result, achieving a total of €376,625 / $409,052 with all 46 lots sold surpassing high estimate. Read More
French president Emmanuel Macron affirmed France's commitment on boosting China and Frances' wine ties during his state visit. Read More
Jean Leon, a small Penedès winery that was once the tipple of choice for old Hollywood glitterati and choice of wine for Ronald Regean’s inauguration, is turning 60 this year. Read More
The 62nd Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction held on 12 March at the Château du Clos de Vougeot achieved a record price of €3,603,000, a 45% increase from 2022, blosted by the "generous" and "authentic" 2022 vintage. Read More
For the first time, a rosé producer has been awarded the much coveted Winery of the Year title by Wine Enthusiast. Read More
A rare bottle of 123-year-old Château Latour and a super lot of Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 will go under hammer as part of Christie’s upcoming wine sale featuring the cellar of renowned Norwegian collector Christen Sveaas in Hong Kong. Read More
Italian Trade Agency (ITA) is cautiously optimistic about Chinese wine market this year following China’s swift reopening, as it kicks off its tailor-made wine and spirits courses for the country’s wine trade in anticipation of market rebound. Read More