Gonzales Byass signs distribution deal with Domaine Jones

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

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

Provence rosé faces supply slump

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.

Bordeaux 2017 and the primeur tastings

Our resident Bordeaux correspondent and producer Gavin Quinney gives the low-down on a complicated year 

Vins de Bordeaux gears up for spring with trade tasting series

Vins de Bordeaux has revealed it is launching a series of educational tastings especially created for wine trade professionals.

Taxi! Loire Valley Wines splashes out on black cab branding

The trade body that represents winemakers from the Loire Valley is gearing up for a marketing offensive in London in May.

Trade predicts En Primeur price drop while academic study estimates rise

There is little consensus about En Primeur prices this year with the wine trade predicting a drop while the latest academic study expects a price rise.

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.