Wine News
Mandrolisai: Sebastiano Etzo elected President of the Consorzio
Sebastiano Etzo becomes President of the Consorzio Vini Mandrolisai, as the group of 18 Sardinian wineries builds its profile in Italy and abroad.
Ornellaia: an early 2026 harvest guided by each vineyard parcel
Ornellaia completes its early 2026 harvest in Bolgheri. Winter water reserves, timely rain and patient picking decisions shaped the vintage.
Château Dassault unveils an anniversary magnum designed by Coline Gaulot
Château Dassault releases 500 numbered magnums of its 2023 vintage with an anniversary label designed by artist Coline Gaulot.
Delord and Dominique Bouchait explore Armagnac and cheese pairings
For the 2026 festive season, Delord and Dominique Bouchait present five Armagnac and cheese pairings, from Blanche and Ossau-Iraty to 25-year-old Armagnac and Roquefort.
La Chablisienne and the magnums returned from the polar regions
La Chablisienne auctions 120 magnums of Chablis 2017 returned from the polar regions on 8 October 2026 to support Jean-Louis Etienne’s scientific missions.
Aurélien Valance to succeed Philippe Bascaules as managing director of Château Margaux
Aurélien Valance will become managing director of Château Margaux on 1 December 2026, succeeding Philippe Bascaules as he prepares to retire.