Hospices de Beaune: Lower Volume, Higher Barrel Prices

The 164th bulk wine auction reflected the current market conditions, yet it still managed to set new records.

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Small Harvest in Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne

Even before the end of this year's harvest, several regions are taking stock. France's harvest is particularly small.

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New Auctioneer in Burgundy: What to Expect

The Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges changes auctioneer. By selecting iDealwine, they are pursuing a very specific goal.

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Maintenance Technician Steals 8,000 Bottles of Burgundy

A winery employee at Albert Bichot has stolen numerous top-tier wines—but not with the intention of drinking or selling them.

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Wine Fraud Scandal Rocks Taiwan

Taiwanese billionaire Wood Chen has been heavily implicated in the scandal surrounding counterfeit wine worth millions. The repercussions could also affect Europe.

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Grand Cru Burgundy in Your Store?

The BIVB has updated its vineyard signage – and is auctioning off the old signs.

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Faiveley Acquires Williams Selyem in Sonoma

The Burgundian family deepens its commitment to the Pinot specialist Williams Selyem from Sonoma.

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Frost and Hail Wreak Havoc on Europe's Vineyards

Late frost in April caused damage to Europe's largest wine-producing nations. Then, on 1st May, a hailstorm struck Chablis, with devastating consequences.

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Drouhin Cuts Prices

Joseph Drouhin becomes the first Burgundy winery to lower prices. On average, the 2022 wines from the Domaine will be 15% cheaper than the previous year.

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