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
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Champagne house Louis Roederer has entered exclusive negotiations to acquire Domaine Pierre Damoy in Gevrey-Chambertin, marking a potential expansion into one of Burgundy’s most sought-after terroirs. Read More
A self-described “UFO”, Yann Durieux is reimagining Burgundy from how wine is made to where its future terroirs may lie. Read More
China has granted formal geographical indication (GI) protection to 70 Bourgogne wine appellations, extending legal safeguards from prestigious Grand Crus such as Montrachet to village-level names including Pommard and Côte de Nuits-Villages. Read More
Château de Pommard has launched a new cuvée aimed squarely at budget-conscious drinkers and younger consumers who have been turning away from wine. Read More
A Chinese entrepreneur set a new record at the annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction after paying €400,000 for the Pièce des Présidents, the event’s headline charity barrel. Read More
While the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100 Index posted its steepest monthly drop since August 2023 in April, Asian buyers have begun to fill the gap left by the retreating U.S. market—led by a resurgent demand for Burgundy. Read More
The third instalment of Iconic Wines from Joseph Lau opened Christie’s achieved HK$72.89 million (US$9.35 million) in total —more than double its presale estimate—and a 100% sell-through rate. Read More
Hong Kong real estate magnate and billionaire collector Joseph Lau is set to auction the third instalment of his prized wine cellar later this month, following two blockbuster sales that together fetched over US$16 million. Read More
The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) warned the new tariff could cost the region’s producers up to €100 million (about US$108 million) in lost export revenue, dealing a serious setback in what has long been their largest overseas market. Read More