France - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Delaunay Vins & Domaines launches wine-based RTD

Published: 27 May, 2026

Burgundy and Languedoc specialist Delaunay Vins & Domaines has launched a new Lemon & Basil Spritz in the UK, moving into the growing wine-based RTD category.

Grands Chais de France celebrates UK Crémant growth

Published: 22 May, 2026

Crémant has recently seen rapid growth in the UK, driven by value-led premiumisation and an increasing interest in regional exploration, according to producer Grands Chais de France (GCF).

Berry Bros. & Rudd partners with recently established Burgundy estate

Published: 18 May, 2026

Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) has become the exclusive UK partner of Vignoble des Cabottes, a newly established Burgundy estate which brings together a selection of vineyard holdings under the Bouchard Père et Fils label.

Cité du Vin plans celebrations for its 10th anniversary year

Published: 01 April, 2026

To celebrate its 10th anniversary, wine museum and cultural centre the Cité du Vin is launching a ‘year of festivities’, with events and activities planned across 2026.

Bordeaux trade confidence high despite low market prices

Published: 31 March, 2026

Wine business consultancy Wine Lister has released its tenth annual Bordeaux study, which shows that average trade confidence when it comes to the region's fine wine has increased to 6.4/10.

Côte launches French-only online wine shop

Published: 23 March, 2026

Côte Brassiere has launched Côte Uncorked, a French-only online wine shop to compliment the restaurant group's Gallic focus.

65th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction raises €1.5m

Published: 10 March, 2026

The 65th Annual Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges wine auction has raised over €1.5m – an increase of 91.7% when compared to last year.

Bibendum: Sustainability focus as two sparkling producers added

Published: 06 February, 2026

Wine distributor Bibendum has unveiled two new sparkling producers on its portfolio. Grower champagne house Domaine Alexandre Bonnet joins alongside Prosecco estate Fidora.

Concha y Toro acquires majority stake in Maison Mirabeau

Published: 04 February, 2026

Chilean wine giant Viña Concha y Toro has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Provençal producer Maison Mirabeau. The European arm of the company, VCT Europe unveiled the move which is subject to regulatory approval.

Bourgogne Wine Board announces fresh leadership duo

Published: 03 February, 2026

Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) has unveiled a new leadership duo for the famed region’s trade body. The new permanent committee is led by two co-presidents – Laurent Delaunay (pictured, left) and Michel Barraud (pictured, right).

Cité du Vin takes stock as it enters 10th anniversary year

Published: 19 January, 2026

As it approaches its 10th anniversary, the Cité du Vin has released figures looking back over 2025, a year in which it welcomed 390,000 visitors of 170 different nationalities.

Alliance to host combined Burgundy and Rhône en primeur tasting

Published: 18 December, 2025

Wine importer Alliance Wine are set to host a combined en primeur tasting of Burgundy and Rhône fine wines this January.

North South Wines partners with Burgundy producer Jean Bouchard

Published: 17 December, 2025

UK B Corp wine distributor North South Wines has for the first time expanded into Burgundy, bringing Jean Bouchard (part of the Albert Bichot family) into its portfolio.

JP Chenet reveals sustainably-focused redesign

Published: 17 December, 2025

French family-owned wine producer JP Chenet has announced a redesign of its bottle for 2026, introducing a more modern visual identity for the brand with a focus on sustainability and practicality.

Champagne Cattier launch: Premium on-trade ambitions for independent house

Published: 16 December, 2025

At Mayfair’s glitzy new Lilibet’s restaurant export director at Champagne Cattier, François Colas (pictured, centre) guided attendees through the producer’s range as well as its ambitions for the UK market, following its recent on-trade partnership with Enotria.

Centre-Loire harvest report: Early and ‘exceptional’

Published: 10 December, 2025

Vins du Centre-Loire, which oversees the promotion of Centre-Loire wines, has released its harvest report for 2025.

InterLoire releases 2025 harvest report

Published: 02 December, 2025

InterLoire, an interprofessional association for the Loire Valley, has released its 2025 harvest report.

Cité du Vin auction raises €220,000

Published: 28 November, 2025

Sotheby’s and the Cité du Vin have raised over €220,000 in support of the Foundation for wine culture and civilisations, in an online auction from 7 to 27 October.

Inter Rhône releases Rhône Valley Harvest 2025 update

Published: 24 November, 2025

Inter Rhône, the professional association for the Rhône Valley, has released an update on the 2025 vintage.

Friday Read: Perrier-Jouët on preserving heritage amid our changing climate

Published: 21 November, 2025

At Lucky Cat restaurant at 22 Bishopsgate, Perrier-Jouët chef de cave, Séverine Frerson (pictured), guided Harpers through a tasting which demonstrated how Champagne viticulture could adapt to our ever-changing climate.