Luxury conglomerate LVMH reported a 35.7% decline in operating profit for its wine and spirits division in 2024, as weaker demand in China and a challenging global market weighed on sales. Read More
France
The probe, originally scheduled to conclude within a year, will now run until April 5, 2025. Read More
Frédéric Rouzaud of Louis Roederer shares how tradition, massal selection, and a commitment to quality continue to define the iconic Champagne house’s legacy. Read More
Four climats from the Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles appellations, located in the Mâconnais region of southern Bourgogne, are officially recognized as Premier Crus. Read More
The 2022 label for Chateau Mouton Rothschild grand vin celebrates the 100th anniversary of estate's longtime owner Philippe de Rothschild. Read More
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has set an ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2035, a milestone that President Laurent Delaunay described as essential for preserving the region’s winemaking legacy in the face of climate change. Read More
Bordeaux Grand Cru exports to Greater China continued their decline, dropping to €240 million in the 12 months ending July 2024, a further slide from last year's record low numbers. Read More
Workers at Hennessy’s bottling plant in southwestern France went on strike Tuesday after the cognac maker announced it is considering relocating part of its VSOP bottling operations to China to circumvent punitive tariffs. Read More
China and France have resumed discussions on China’s anti-dumping measures targeting European brandy imports, French spirits lobbying groups said on Nov. 12, calling the development “a positive initial response.” Read More
Château de Pommard, a nearly 300-year-old winery in the heart of Burgundy, is bracing for a 40% drop in its 2024 production, but remains committed to maintaining stable prices, according to the winery. Read More