Thailand's Australian wine imports jumped 76% by value in the first half of 2026, closing in on the country's biggest wine supplier France. Read More
France
Bordeaux’s vineyards have so far escaped the flames of one of France’s worst wildfires since World War II. Its smoke may prove harder to avoid. Read More
LVMH’s wines and spirits division returned to growth in the first half of 2026, as improving demand for Hennessy Cognac in China and strong sales of Cloudy Bay helped lift organic revenue by 5%. Read More
The Bordeaux-based Chinese critic Alexandre Ma is challenging old hierarchies, questioning en primeur and bringing Eastern sensory memory into the conversation. Read More
Louis Roederer has acquired Domaine Pierre Damoy, securing nearly eight hectares of prized grand cru vineyards in Gevrey-Chambertin. Read More
The Michelin Guide has unveiled the inaugural Michelin Grape Selection, a new winery classification covering Burgundy. Using a system similar to its restaurant stars, Michelin awarded wineries one, two or three "Michelin Grapes" based on the overall quality of the estate rather than individual wines. Read More
Weeks of drought are reducing yields and raising quality concerns, though weak global demand means shortages are far from certain. Read More
As it celebrates its 130th anniversary, Provence icon Domaines Ott has unveiled the 2024 vintage of Étoile, a rosé built around a concept that remains unusual in the world of rosé: ageing potential. Read More
A landmark Bicentennial celebration of La Romanée as a single family-owned Monopole drove record-breaking demand at a Hong Kong wine auction last week. Read More
Top châteaux continue to attract demand, but e-commerce giants, discounted back vintages and younger drinkers are challenging the traditional En Primeur model in China. Read More