Sales of Burgundy on the up
Sales of Burgundy have outstripped production for the second year running.
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Burgundy supply is reducing
Variety of factors now affecting volume of Burgundy wine available.
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Burgundy to stop hail using high tech generators
New technology being employed in Burgundy to halt damage from hail.
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Frosts hit Burgundy vineyards
Frosts affect vineyards in Burgundy.
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Burgundy installs hail chemical hailstone shield
Burgundy installs hail chemical hailstone shield that pumps silver iodide into the atmosphere to minimise the size of hailstones.
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The rise and rise of Burgundy sees exports from Burgundy hit €1 billion for the first time
Burgundy’s exports hit a €1 billion for the first time in the year to September, while Liv-ex continues to see the fine wine market fall.
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Re-drawing of Burgundy has been dropped that would have seen Chablis being dropped from Burgundy
The INAO proposed that Chablis will no longer be allowed to make wines as part of the Bourogne AOC, but Beaujolais will. The proposal was dropped after outcry from producers.
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Burgundy approves 22 new Premier Cru sites
Burgundian Pouilly-Fuissé has had 22 vineyards approved for Premier Cru from the 2020 vintage.
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Austria’s Wachau region has been given DAC status
Wachau DAC has become the 15th region in Austria to gain the DAC status.
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152nd Burgundy Auction smashes records
Burgundy’s famous annual charity wine auction at the Hospices de Beaune smashes records.
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Chinese buyers looking beyond Bordeaux
Savvy Chinese wine buyers diversifying beyond Bordeaux and buying from Burgundy and the New World.
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Burgundy Beaujolais rules re-written
New rules governing the labelling of Beaujolais wines have been released ending a long running dispute between Burgundy and Beaujolais appellations.
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Biodynamic vineyards more important than rest of Burgundy!
Producer refuses to use insecticide to prevent spread of leaf disease.
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Cremant from Burgundy is export success
Crémant de Bourgogne exports pass 50% of production for the first time
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New Pouilly Premier Crus
Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles achieve Premier Cru status after 18 year process by the INAO.
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Burgundy to New York by boat
Commercial sized sailing ships are back in fashion with Maison Joseph Drouhin from Burgundy shipping wine to New York.
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Macon gets new Premier Cru sites
Four new Premier Cru Climats in Pouilly-Loché and Pouilly-Vinzelles are expected in Mâcon, Burgundy, in the next 18 months. This will add to the 22 Premier Cru sites (or Climats) already in Pouilly-Fuissé announced in 2020.
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Wine importer buys Domaine Direct
Fine wine importer Flint Wines has completed the purchase of Burgundy specialist Domaine Direct.
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Grape theft in Burgundy
Intentional theft or innocent harvesting mistakes in Burgundy?
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What links the Forth Bridge and Champagne?
Burgundy, Champagne and Forth Bridge all given World Heritage status
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Free online wine course on Burgundy
Burgundy University offers free wine course as part of MOOC initiative.
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Burgundy winemaker fined
Burgundy winemaker Emmanuel Giboulot is fined €1,000 for not using pesticides to fight flavescence doree disease.
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White Burgundies peak too soon
Producers in Burgundy are under attack from critics who claim that many wines are undrinkable when they should be at their peak due to premature oxidation.
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Three wines shine with four IWC trophies
A Burgundy, a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon and a Central Otago Pinot Noir have all excelled in this year’s International Wine Challenge
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NZ beats Burgundy at its own game
New Zealand made its mark as a producer of fine Pinot Noir this week by triumphing over Burgundy in the Decanter World Wine Awards.
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Burgundy prices go sky high at recent auction
Burgundy prices go sky high at recent auction Romanee-Conti sold for $170,375, or more than £97,000
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New creme de la creme for Cremant
Higher ranking announced for Cremant wines.
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Vineyard prices fall in France
French vineyard prices fall again as market pressures mount.
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Fine wine market steadies in Q2 as buyers seek global gems
The fine wine market showed hints of stabilisation in Q2 2025, as Winecap’s latest report reveals a slower decline in prices, with collectors increasingly looking beyond Bordeaux and Burgundy for exciting investment finds.
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Burgundy signs for sale
Burgundy appellation signs are up for auction this November.
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Fine Wine trading down
Fine wine market down and big falls expected for 2024
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France and parts of Europe hit by the worst frost in decades
Wide spread frost has hit many vineyards over several nights, devastating many of France's top wine regions and parts of Europe.
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The big boys are moving into premier French wine regions
Both Louis Jadot and E.Guigal have been snapping up properties in some of France's finest wine regions.
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Bill Koch wines to be auctioned
A three-day sale, featuring 20,000 bottles in 2,700 lots from the Cellar of billionaire wine collector Bill Koch, will be held in New York on 19-21 May at Sotheby's.
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Sotheby's 100 years of fine wine
Auctions this December offering fine wines of the century.
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Rudy Kurniawan arrested over million dollar wine fraud
US millionaire wine collector arrested for selling counterfeit wine worth £800,000.
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Premature Burgundian oxidation nearly but not quite fixed
Many theories still exist about oxidation in white Burgundy but while winemakers have done all they can to reduce the risks it’s impossible to give a blanket assurance that all is now well.
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Early harvest for France and England
Winemakers in Bordeaux, Burgundy and England are expecting an early harvest this year, due to driest May on record.
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Chateau Grillet sold to Francois Pinault
Rhone Valley estate bought by Francois Pinault
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Majestic's fine wine boosts festive sales
Majestic had a bumper Christmas period, with fine wine sales helping the company fight off competition from the supermarkets.
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The New Zealand second international Sauvignon Conference delivers mixed messages
Sauvignon Blanc leaders converged on New Zealand last week to discuss everything Sauvignon Blanc. With many speakers giving different visions of the future.
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Wines fetch $6.6m at auction
Former Cru restaurant owner's wines fetch staggering amount at auction.
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Swedes have the best palates in the world
Sweden wins award for best palate, with France in the middle of the pack and Italy last.
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New Zealand Pinot shines in the Drinks Business Pinot Masters
New Zealand Pinot Noir shows a clean set of heels to other Pinot Noir countries as it takes out more Gold and Masters awards than any country.
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Tesco add top end range to the Tesco Finest Range
Tesco has added 10 new wines to boost the top end of the Tesco Finest range.
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French harvest, less a harvest more a hunt for grapes.
French reported weakest harvest in 30 years
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Chianti bid for UNESCO status
Italy's bid for it's 52nd UNESCO world heritage site
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Wine industry greats pass away
Wine industry mourns the loss of key figures Louis Latour, Etienne Hugel and Paul Pontallier.
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Sauvignon Blanc the world's most reliable grape!
US wine writer Matt Kramer says the white grape that produces the globe’s most reliable wines is Sauvignon Blanc.
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Decanter Winemaker Survey
Worlds winemakers vote for their dream wine region.
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Burgundy winemaker's conviction overturned
Biodynamic winemaker Emanuel Giboulet has won a successful appeal against his conviction and receives a fine.
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Asian fly threat to French winemakers
Asian fly that causes grape rot found in Bordeaux
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DRC sale reaches new heights
1945 DRC shatters record with $812,500 auction sale
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2017 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign was one to sit out, but Italy is gaining support
As the 2017 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign is about to be delivered it appears that most investors appear to have lost money. But Italy appears to be a country that is becoming more popular with LIV-ex investors.
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Low Carbon wines, how to spot greenwashing and protect the environment
As Cop26 wrestles with saving the planet from global warming, here are some top tips to minimise your wine's carbon footprint.
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Glass bottle shortage drives up price of wine
The high cost of gas and general shortages caused by an overhang from Covid has meant some glass bottles have doubled in price or are no longer available.
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France harvest underway
In a difficult year for many producers, harvest is now underway in France.
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Brits Banqueting Out on Beaujolais
Sales of Beaujolais have exploded in British restaurants and high end hotels with sales of its Gamay grape up 35% since 2019.
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Pinot Noir Top Tips
Drinks Business Pinot Master reveals some interesting trends for Pinot Noir lovers.
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Judgement of London tasting
Judgement of London pits top European wines vs the rest of the world and the winner is...
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Fine wine showing positive signs
Fine Wine Market Faces Continued Downturn but Shows Signs of Recovery
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French wine exports drop in value
French wine exports have dropped in value as buyers seek more affordable alternatives
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Fine wine prices falter as gold glimmers
Fine wine prices falter amid global uncertainty as gold glimmers.
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2024 a record year for wine auctions
More wine under the hammer in 2024, but at lower prices.
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Koch's collection goes to auction
Bill Koch’s legendary wine cellar to go under the hammer in New York on 12 June
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Gang des Grands Crus faces trial over fine wine thefts
'Gang des grands crus' faces trial over €2.5m of fine wine thefts in France.
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Majestic profits rising
20% growth in Majestic Wine's profit is reported.
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New appointment for Aussie GI role
Australia’s Geographical Indications are to be looked after by a new Registrar of Protected Names.
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Bordeaux is best-known wine region
Bordeaux is the world’s best-known wine region - followed by Champagne and Chianti.
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Majestic's Tim How to retire
Tim How, chief executive of Majestic Wines, is to retire with the next year.
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Prestige fizz getting pricier
Prices of top Champagnes are shooting up despite the economy heading the other way.
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South Africa & Germany scoop awards
South Africa & Germany scoop top trophies at Decanter World Wine Awards.
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French crop hit by weather
The 2008 French wine harvest is 5% less than 2007 due to poor weather
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New TV series charts wine trade
A new BBC4 TV series about different aspects of the wine trade will be on air in February and March.
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BBC4 wine series begins
The BBC4 documentary series about wine began this week focusing on Berry Bros & Rudd, the UK's oldest wine merchant.
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Bottle Shock opens
Wine movie Bottle Shock in cinemas from 20 March
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Waitrose to take shoppers on journey from 'supermarket to vineyard'
Waitrose is planning to take consumers on organised wine tours in an attempt to educate them about their wine range.
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Computer game creates Wine Tycoons
A new computer wine game Wine Tycoon is being launched in the United States.
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Fine wine trading is up
The fine wine market is showing strong signs of recovery with trading up 27% vs November 2008 and up 6% vs the previous month.
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Lean + Green bottles launched
Glass manufacturer, Owens-Illinois Inc has launched a new range of lightweight 'Lean + Green' wine bottles weighing in at less than 330 grams.
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Six new Masters of Wine announced
6 New Masters make the worldwide total 319
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Fine wine on the up despite recession fears
Sainsbury's is to double the number of branches offering fine wine to 120 following a 47% increase in fine wines in the past year.
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Top Bordeaux prices crumble as drinkers diversify
Buyers turn away from established favourites like Chateaux Lafite seeking better value wines.
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European Union looks to allow unrestricted vine planting in 2016
European wine growing regions battle European Commission to allow massive vineyard expansion
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Bordeaux prices collapse in 2011
2011 Winners and losers announced in Live-Ex Fine Wine 1000 index
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Small French Wineries ask government for more insurance
Independent wineries feeling pinch from bad harvests and economic climate look for more government protection.
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Waverley TBS goes into administration
Big trade distributor goes into administration as rival prepares to bid.
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Bordeaux prices down 30% at auction
Wine Auctions lose ground around the world as investors diversify from Bordeaux
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World 2013 Harvest Round Up
2013 harvesting begins across the globe what effect on pricing ?
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Bordeaux demand wanes
Bordeaux prices continue to fall as investors lose faith.
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Barolo vineyards get UNESCO world heritage status
Piedmont, Langhe-Roero and Monferrato gain World Heritage Status.
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IWC 2014 results
IWC 2014 results
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Lafite hits all time low on Liv-ex Fine Wine 100
July figures out for Liv-Ex Fine Wine 100
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