Chateau la Gaffeliere, the Saint Emilion 1er Cru Classe estate, has acquired 13 hectares of vines split across three estates by purchasing Vignobles Cassat in a deal that forms part of a long-term succession plan.
Haut-Brion owner Domaine Clarence Dillon has bought Chateau L’Arrosée, a Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint Emilion.
Property magnate Jacky Lorenzetti has beaten at least one First Growth in a fierce bidding war for Pauillac estate Chateau Béheré, whose vineyards lie next door to Chateau Mouton-Rothschild.
The Capbern-Gasqueton family of Calon-Segur was 'reassured' that its properties would remain in French hands, its new owners said today.
US-based wine producer Evening Land Vineyards has purchased Château de Bligny in Bligny-lès-Beaune.
Chateau Calon Ségur, the renowned Saint Estephe third growth, has reportedly been sold to a group of French investors for around €200m.
New York-based wine business Banfi Vintners has made its first foray into California with the acquisition of Kenwood Vineyards from sparkling wine and brandy producer Korbel.
Laithwaites Wine, the independent wine merchant begun in the late 60s by Tony Laithwaite, has purchased a third estate in Bordeaux.
Moet & Chandon is undertaking a major expansion of its production facilities, in anticipation of rising global demand for Champagne.
Casino and gaming billionaire James Packer has increased his stake in the world's second largest wine producer, Treasury Wine Estates.
McLaren Vale's renowned Clarendon Estate Vineyards - supplier of grapes to Penfold's Grange and Eileen Hardy Shiraz - has been bought by California's Jackson Family Wines.
More Bordeaux chateaux have been snapped up by Chinese purchasers in the last few weeks – all within a few miles of each other, in one of the most picturesque parts of the region.
Gina Gallo and Jean-Charles Boisset have bought the former Mondavi house in Napa, according to reports.
Chinese film star Zhao Wei has bought a St Emilion chateau for an undisclosed price.
Boisset has continued its recent spending spree with the company's biggest deal to date: the acquisition of rival French wine giant Skalli.
Saint Emilion is being forced to sell off local landmarks in order to pay off massive debts.
The financially-troubled Spanish food and drink group Nueva Rumasa has been sold for a reported €1.5bn.
French drinks group Remy Cointreau has completed the sale of the Piper-Heidsieck and Charles Heidsieck Champagne brands to Societe Europeenne de Participations Industrielles (EPI).
Château Carmes Haut-Brion in Bordeaux has been bought for €18m – a record price.
