Beaujolais exports boom boosted by entry-level

Exports of Beaujolais boomed in the past year boosted by the entry-level category.

Provence wineries launch new venture to extend global reach

A new venture housing four Provence wineries has been launched in a bid increase sales and extend the global reach of their wines.

Baron Philippe de Rothschild appoints branded wine MD

Baron Philippe de Rothschild’s has appointed Véronique Hombroekx as MD for its branded wine arm.

Côtes du Rhône scam sold 66 million bottles of fake wine

The extent of a large-scale wine fraud in the Côtes du Rhône has been unveiled, amounting to 66.5 million bottles of counterfeit wine.

Mediterranean momentum

Wine from Mediterranean countries accounts for more than half of the world’s global wine production – and it’s growing, with sparkling leading the charge. Jo Gilbert reports

Bordeaux pulls away from entry level as exports rise

2017 saw an increase in exports for Bordeaux to key markets such as UK, Germany and Belgium, with the US and China also on an upward trajectory, delivering significant growth in higher priced wines.

Waddesdon Wine adds organic Provence producer Château Léoube

Château Léoube has partnered with Waddesdon Wine, marking the first time their entire range will be available in the UK.

Gallic Groove

French wines rank third in the UK off-trade in terms of value sales by country of origin (Nielsen, off-trade MAT to December 12, 2017), and fourth in terms of volume, with only New Zealand commanding a higher average price per bottle sold, at £8.80 versus £9.50 respectively.

French organic wine sales grow to a billion euros with UK sales on the rise

Premium rosé packs a punch at Vinisud

Provence has long established itself as the darling of rosé of production – pale, pink, dry, with quaffable delicate fruits and a commercially-proven track record which has seen its flagship style imitated by most pink-producing regions across the world.

French winemakers up in arms over plan that could lead to health warnings on bottles

French winemakers are up in arms over the French government’s plan to curb excessive alcohol consumption, which may lead to health warnings on wine bottles.

Final call for indies to submit wines for Everyday Bordeaux Selection 2018

The CIVB has issued a call out to all UK indie merchants to enter their favourite Bordeaux wines for judging in the annual Everyday Bordeaux Selection competition.

CIVB launches first Bordeaux Wine Month alongside PR shake-up

The official Bordeaux wine body has announced a number of initiatives lined up for the UK for 2018, including an official Bordeaux Wine Month to run in UK independents throughout the month of June.

CA Grand Crus appoints commercial director for Santenay

CA Grand Crus has appointed Stéphane Charreyron as commercial director of Château de Santenay.

Burgundy winemakers elect duo of presidents

Two stalwarts of the French wine industry have been elected as co-presidents of the BVIB, the Burgundy Wine Board.

Domaine Jessiaume sets sight on UK as it nears organic certification

Burgundy producer Domaine Jessiaume has revealed it is gearing up to enter the UK market for the first time.

UK bound: French Wine Discoveries

It can be a double-edged sword being a French winemaker.

War over planting rights erupts in Champagne

A war over planting rights is being waged in France, where Champagne growers want to severely limit new plantings of vines by rival growers in areas surrounding Champagne’s production zone.

British wine trade figures receive top French accolade

Four prominent figures from the British wine trade have received the ‘Ordre du Mérite Agricole’ from the French Ambassador, Jean-Pierre Jouyet.

Chinese investor Peter Kwok buys seventh Bordeaux vineyard

Chinese investor Peter Kwok has acquired his seventh vineyard in Bordeaux with the purchase of Château Bellefont-Belcier - a Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Emilion.