France - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

Redevined Wines to host LGBT wine event in Bordeaux

Published: 24 July, 2018

In a first for the region, the town of Blaye in Bordeaux is to host a European Gay Wine Weekend from 18 to 21 October.

ABS grows Burgundy portfolio with Domaine Bertagna partnership

Published: 19 July, 2018

Classic Burgundian estate Domaine Bertagna has teamed up with Awin Barratt Siegel Wine Agencies (ABS) to distribute their on-allocation wines.

Badet Clément posts double-digit global growth driven by the UK

Published: 18 July, 2018

Badet Clément has posted double-digit global growth driven by a particular impressive UK performance.

Domaine du Grand Mayne turns focus on exports as it exceeds crowdfunding target

Published: 09 July, 2018

Domaine du Grand Mayne, a British owned winery in the Cote de Duras in France, has turned the focus on exports following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Tim Atkin MW: Sorry Mr Parker, but the world has moved on

Published: 06 July, 2018

Robert Parker is one of the most talked about and divisive individuals in the world of wine. Now into his seventies and the twilight of his career, he still has the power to ignite heated discussions – even if his sway over the wineries, domaines and châteaux that once trembled before his judgments has largely vanished.

A return of Chablis could help reduce price hikes

Published: 04 July, 2018

Chablis producers in Burgundy are hoping a bumper crop this year will help reduce wine prices, raising expectations of a stronger return of Chablis volumes to the UK market in the near future.

“Short-sighted” Bordeaux En Primeur strategies leave little to no value for the trade

Published: 29 June, 2018

A “lack of wines priced attractively” has been blamed for a less than successful 2017 Bordeaux campaign.

Beaujolais moves towards becoming part of a united Great Burgundy

Published: 28 June, 2018

Times are a changing for Beaujolais as it moves towards becoming part of the united wine region of Grande Bourgogne - Great Burgundy

Occitanie rosé in the pink as UK market dries up

Published: 26 June, 2018

Sales of rosé wines from the South of France are in the pink despite rosé’s waning popularity across Britain, according to wine producers from the Occitanie region.

Loire Valley estate Coteau des Treilles changes hands

Published: 20 June, 2018

Coteau des Treilles owner Jo Pithon has after 40 years transmitted his estate to ‘wine enthusiast’ Ivan Massonnat.

Exports of Crémant de Loire wine to the UK soar

Published: 06 June, 2018

Exports of Crémant de Loire wine to the UK rose 34.2% in volume in 2017 to 4,255 hl, according to data released by InterLoire - the association for Loire Valley wines.

Groupe GCF turns spotlight on Calvet with new campaign

Published: 04 June, 2018

Les Grands Chais de France (Groupe GCF) has turned the spotlight on its Calvet portfolio with a new campaign and brand ambassador for the French wine brand.

Bordeaux and Adelaide join forces to launch high-end business course

Published: 30 May, 2018

Bordeaux and Adelaide have joined forces to launch a high-end business course spanning two continents.

La Châsse producer Gabriel Meffre looks to make its name in the on-trade

Published: 23 May, 2018

Rhône Valley producer Maison Gabriel Meffre is looking to expand its presence in the UK on-trade, growing on the success of its La Châsse brand in Sainsbury’s and Asda.

LWF: Louis Latour releases alternative to expensive Pinot Noir from the Cote d’Or

Published: 22 May, 2018

Burgundy’s Louis Latour has increased UK allocations for its novel Pinot Noir wine from Beaujolais.

Gonzales Byass signs distribution deal with Domaine Jones

Published: 20 May, 2018

Gonzales Byass has signed a deal as the exclusive UK distributor of Languedoc-Roussillon winery Domaine Jones.

Roberson brings new sustainable wine range to the UK

Published: 17 May, 2018

London merchant Roberson Wine has brought a new range of sustainable wines to the UK.

Provence rosé faces supply slump

Published: 11 May, 2018

The sweltering bank holiday temperatures, higher than average winter sales and poor French harvests could mean a “potential draught” for rosé wines from Provence, according to Majestic.