Earlier, lower yielding champagne harvest predicted
This year’s champagne harvest will begin several weeks earlier than normal with yields lower than 2006, says the winemakers’ union in the region.
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Cheval Blanc releases
Cheval Blanc today released its 2006 en primeur price at €400 per bottle, €480 to the Bordeaux trade, exactly the same as last year.
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Bordeaux 2006: Mouton, Lafite down, Haut-Brion up, Ausone £7.5k
As the 2006 Bordeaux primeur campaign draws to a close, the five first growths appear to have more closely aligned their prices.
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St Emilion classification suspended indefinitely
A Bordeaux court has ruled that the latest St Emilion classification will remain suspended until further notice.
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Bordeaux woodchip sales soar
Sales of woodchips to winemakers in Bordeaux have increased by as much as 200%.
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Yquem goes into nebuchadnezzar
For the first time ever, Chateau d’Yquem is bottling its wine in nebuchadnezzars.
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Exports of French wine and spirits climb
Exports of French wine and spirits were up a record 12.9% in 2006.
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LVMH man in line for top job at INAO
LVMH wine man Yves Benard confirmed today that he is expected to become the new president of France’s wine regulatory body, the INAO (Institut National des Appellations d'Origine).
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French minister ducks issue of wood chips in wine
The French agriculture minister yesterday ducked the controversial issue of wood chips in a speech to open Vinitech.