Regional Bourgogne wines could serve as a "first date" for new wine drinkers, enticing them into a lasting relationship with Burgundy, suggests Frédéric Barnier, the chief winemaker at renowned Maison Louis Jadot, amidst a global decline in wine consumption. Read More
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Laurent Delaunay, from a renowned négoce family, will lead the BIVB board for the next two years, focusing on a range of pressing issues. Read More
The prestigious Hospices de Beaune charity wine auction, a historic event dating back to 1859, concluded its 163rd edition on Monday with remarkable success, securing €23,279,800 (approximately US$25.4 million). Read More
The 2022 vintage has brought some relief to the Bourgogne wine volume but its top export markets are slowing down in buying. Read More
The new frontier for Bourgogne could lie in the gentle sloped to the West of the esteemed Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. Read More
Sylvain Naulin has officially assumed his role as the Managing Director of the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB), succeeding Christian Vanier. Read More
Bourgone wine exports in 2022 achieved a record turnover of more than €1.5 billion for the equivalent of 90 million bottles following a historically low harvest in 2021. Read More
Domaine Philippe Leclerc, the boutique winery located in the heart of Gevry Chambertin, is now available in Hong Kong. Read More
Maison Joseph Drouhin has expanded its vineyard holdings in Burgundy by purchasing two new properties in Saint-Romain and Saint-Véran, the first purchase in the region for the iconic Burgundian producer in 60 years. Read More
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