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French Winegrowers Urge Government to Halt Vine Disease Control Overhaul #FrenchWine #WineIndustry #VineDisease #FlavescenceDorée #Winegrowers
French Winegrowers Urge Government to Halt Vine Disease Control Overhaul
They say the proposed shift toward containment of flavescence dorée could weaken surveillance, spread infections, increase treatment costs
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November 3, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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Louis Latour Chassagne- Montrachet Blanc 2024, Burgundy, France

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This young Chardonnay from Côte de Beaune in Burgundy, is drinking beautifully now. Full bodied and soft with medium acidity. Dry on the palate and rich. Elegant and nicely balanced. Fruit forward, complex and entertaining. Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years and see how it evolves. A delicious sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes from 30 year old vines, were hand picked and aged for 10 months in (15% new) French Oak barrels. 13% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $120.
November 2, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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FYI: Record heat pushes France’s 2026 grape harvest 13 days early #WineHarvest #ClimateChange #FrenchWine #DroughtImpact #GrapeGrowing
Record heat pushes France’s 2026 grape harvest 13 days early
The national wine institute says drought has disrupted ripening, raising costs for cooling, fermentation control and alcohol adjustment
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November 3, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Study Finds 51% of French Winegrowers Use Biocontrol Against Diseases #FrenchWine #Biocontrol #SustainableAgriculture #PestControl #Winegrowers
Study Finds 51% of French Winegrowers Use Biocontrol Against Diseases
The survey put pest-control use at 32%, suggesting biocontrol has moved beyond niche use in French perennial crops after excluding copper and sulfur
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November 4, 2026 at 2:55 PM
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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2024, Rhône, France

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A delicious and very complex white blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Rich and fruit forward. Elegant and nicely balanced. Still young, but already very approachable and drinking beautifully. Will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 16% Grenache Blanc, 16% Clairette, 16% Roussanne, 16% Picpoul, 16% Bourboulenc and 16% Picardan. Aged for 6 months on the lees. 14% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $100.
November 1, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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FYI: France Lets Some 2026 Champagne Wines Exceed the 13% Alcohol Limit #Champagne #WineLovers #AlcoholLimit #FrenchWine #WineNews
France Lets Some 2026 Champagne Wines Exceed the 13% Alcohol Limit
Producers must seek individual approval from the INAO under an emergency rule tied to harvest conditions
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November 2, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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Chateau de Meursault Bourgogne Clos Du Chateau 2023, Burgundy, France

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This is a delicious 3 year old Chardonnay from Burgundy. Nicely balanced and complex. Rich and elegant, fruity and interesting. Will continue to drink nicely in the next 5 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged on the lees in (25% new) French Oak barrels for 12 months. 14% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $110.
November 4, 2026 at 2:49 PM
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French wine groups seek to redirect 250 million euros in EU aid toward sales #FrenchWine #WineIndustry #EUAid #WineSales #WineExport
French wine groups seek to redirect 250 million euros in EU aid toward sales
A Senate report said fragmented governance has slowed the industry’s response to falling consumption and tougher export markets
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November 3, 2026 at 12:26 PM
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FYI: French summer beverage sales fell 1.9%, driven by wine’s 6.0% drop #FrenchWine #SummerBeverages #WineSales #CafeCulture #HotelIndustry
French summer beverage sales fell 1.9%, driven by wine’s 6.0% drop
Lightspeed said volumes in France also declined 1.7%, signaling weaker demand in cafes, hotels and restaurants than in neighboring markets
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November 2, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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Château de Pierreclos Comtes de Pierreclos Pouilly-Fuissé Premier Cru Au Vignerais 2023, Maconnais, France

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This is a very tasty and elegant Chardonnay from Mâconnais in Burgundy. Soft and smooth, complex and entertaining. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Still young, and needs a few years in the bottle to mature properly. Will continue to age nicely in the next 7 to 10 years. Dry on the palate, rich and fruit forward, with a touch of oak. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes. 13.5% alcohol by volume. 91 points. $100.
October 31, 2026 at 4:47 PM
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Discover everything about Beaujolais Nouveau 2026, winemaking tradition, signature flavors, and 3 Beaujolais wines worth exploring. Read the complete guide to learn more - bottlebarn.com/blogs/news/b...

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Beaujolais Nouveau 2026: What It Is and When to Get It
Beaujolais Nouveau 2026 lands November 19. Here's what the fuss is about, and three real Beaujolais to enjoy while you wait for the party to start.
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November 4, 2026 at 6:54 AM
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France Lets Some 2026 Champagne Exceed the 13% Alcohol Limit #Champagne #WineNews #AlcoholLimit #FrenchWine #2026Champagne
France Lets Some 2026 Champagne Exceed the 13% Alcohol Limit
The one-time waiver covers a small group of producers after heat waves and drought drove grape sugar high enough to yield wines of up to 15% alcohol
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October 28, 2026 at 5:28 PM
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FYI: French Wine Media Representative Requests Media Kit After Reading 2026 Languedoc Harvest Coverage #FrenchWine #Languedoc #WineMedia #Vinetur #WineCulture
French Wine Media Representative Requests Media Kit After Reading 2026 Languedoc Harvest Coverage
Delphine Rouget-Marquézy of Espace Quadri provided no campaign details, citing a wine media network across Europe, the Americas and Asia
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October 29, 2026 at 1:50 PM
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France Lets Some 2026 Champagne Wines Exceed the 13% Alcohol Limit #Champagne #WineLovers #FrenchWine #WineNews #AlcoholLimit
France Lets Some 2026 Champagne Wines Exceed the 13% Alcohol Limit
Producers must seek individual approval from the INAO under an emergency rule tied to harvest conditions
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October 28, 2026 at 1:54 PM
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French summer beverage sales fell 1.9%, driven by wine’s 6.0% drop #FrenchWine #SummerBeverages #WineSales #FrenchMarket #Cafes
French summer beverage sales fell 1.9%, driven by wine’s 6.0% drop
Lightspeed said volumes in France also declined 1.7%, signaling weaker demand in cafes, hotels and restaurants than in neighboring markets
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October 28, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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FYI: French cognac producer Boinaud enters court protection with €60 million in debt #Cognac #FrenchWine #Boinaud #WineIndustry #DebtManagement
French cognac producer Boinaud enters court protection with €60 million in debt
A six-month safeguard process will let Cognac’s largest vineyard operator restructure after sales in China collapsed
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October 27, 2026 at 8:02 PM
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Louis Roederer Blanc de Blancs Brut Champagne 2019, France

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This is a delicious 7 year old Champagne. Round, elegant and rich. Nicely balanced with good structure. Complex and engaging. Good right out of the bottle, but so much better after 3 hours of airtime. Very aromatic and approachable right now, and will continue to get better in the next 15 years. Good by itself as a sipping wine or with food. 100% Chardonnay grapes were aged on the lees in 23% French oak barrels for 5 years. 12.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $100.
October 27, 2026 at 3:35 PM
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Bordeaux wine sales from cellars fell 11% over the year through April 2026 #Bordeaux #WineSales #WineExport #FrenchWine #WineMarket
Bordeaux wine sales from cellars fell 11% over the year through April 2026
Exports also weakened, with revenue down 15% against an 8% drop in volume, signaling pressure on pricing abroad
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October 27, 2026 at 8:13 PM
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FYI: French Wine Authority Keeps Champagne Appellation Borders Unchanged #Champagne #WineLovers #FrenchWine #Appellation #QualityStandards
French Wine Authority Keeps Champagne Appellation Borders Unchanged
The move ends a divisive expansion review after growers warned that a redraw could erode quality standards and brand value
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October 27, 2026 at 11:51 AM
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France urges U.S. to lift tariffs on Champagne after easing duties on Irish whiskey #Champagne #Tariffs #FrenchWine #USTrade #IrishWhiskey
France urges U.S. to lift tariffs on Champagne after easing duties on Irish whiskey
Paris says French wines and spirits deserve treatment equal to Irish whiskey, but Washington has not signaled a response
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October 27, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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FYI: Champagne Shipments Rose 3.2% Through September, Ending Three Years of Declines #Champagne #WineExports #FrenchWine #WineIndustry #ChampagneProduction
Champagne Shipments Rose 3.2% Through September, Ending Three Years of Declines
Exports climbed 6.8%, driving the rebound against a 2.5% fall in France, Champagne's largest market
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October 26, 2026 at 12:11 PM
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FYI: China’s wine import bill jumped 61.41% in September on higher-value bottled shipments #WineImport #ChineseWine #FrenchWine #WineTrends #BottledWine
China’s wine import bill jumped 61.41% in September on higher-value bottled shipments
French bottled wine imports rose 89.51% by value, putting France ahead of Australia for the month
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October 26, 2026 at 6:23 PM
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2023 Halos de Jupiter Grenache, I believe this is predominantly Grenache grapes with some Mourvèdre and Syrah. This wine has aromas of blueberry, blackberry, and black cherry. It's fresh, fruity, and a nice, drinkable wine. #GrenacheWine #RhoneValleyWine #Vino #WineLover #FrenchWine #LChaim #ToLife
October 26, 2026 at 2:34 AM
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FYI: Champagne shipments rose 3.2% through September, led by exports #Champagne #WineExports #InternationalSales #WineIndustry #FrenchWine
Champagne shipments rose 3.2% through September, led by exports
International sales climbed 6.8%, with large houses outpacing growers despite a 2.5% decline in France
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October 24, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge 2023, Rhône, France

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A delicious Grenache based blend from Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel. Complex and entertaining. A great vintage in Châteauneuf-du-Pape that will show itself in the future. Still young and will continue to age nicely in the next 15 years. Showing good potential to become a 94+ point wine. I've had a few vintages of this wine and it is always delicious. A great sipping wine that will also pair nicely with food. A blend of 55% Grenache, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Syrah, and 5% local varieties. Aged in large French oak barrels for 18 months. Unfiltered and unfined. 14.5% alcohol by volume. 92 points. $120.
October 24, 2026 at 4:55 PM