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Bourgogne Wines Continue to Gain Ground in a Turbulent Global Environment
Despite a challenging global context, Bourgogne wines are once again standing out thanks to the dynamism and adaptability of businesses - and, of course, to wines that continue to win hearts in more than 170 countries.
In the first half of 2025, results remain solid:
• The upstream market is holding steady despite variations in production. Bourgogne has sufficient stock to begin the new campaign: +6.1% compared to the five-year average. That’s a positive sign, especially since the 2025 harvest is expected to fall below average.
• Exports continue to show momentum: +5.6% in volume and +2.7% in value for the first seven months of 2025 compared to the same period in 2024. An encouraging signal that, even in an international environment marked by trade tensions and uncertain consumption patterns, Bourgogne wines are maintaining their appeal abroad.
These results highlight the collective strength of Bourgogne’s winegrowers and négociants, who know that exports remain a key growth driver despite global tensions. Their experience and capacity for diversification are major assets. Exploring new, particularly emerging, markets is essential - without overlooking France, which still offers great potential.
The 2025 harvest in Bourgogne ended with both relief and confidence.
While final yields will vary from one area to another, growers are delighted with the quality of the fruit. Despite weather conditions alternating between heatwaves, storms, and rain, the vines stood up remarkably well, producing juice already described as “charming, generous, and elegant.”
The growing season was marked by early development: following a quick budburst in spring and a rapid flowering at the end of May, picking began as early as August 18 - continuing the trend of recent vintages. However, extreme weather limited yields in some sectors: intense heat, water stress, and smaller berries reduced volumes, while late-summer rains forced winegrowers to make quick, carefully timed decisions about when to pick.
Despite its uneven pace, the season wrapped up on a positive note. Vinifications are proceeding smoothly, and the quality of the fruit is considered excellent. Everything points toward a balanced, concentrated, and promising vintage.
The Bourgogne Wines web series continues its second season on social media, with the first four episodes already available.
Still hosted by Maxime Dubois, an Official Bourgogne Wine Ambassador, “Tasting Tips” takes a lighthearted and educational look at the tasting of Bourgogne wines.
From the Climats - listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites - to Bourgogne’s emblematic grape varieties, not to mention labels (the true identity card of a wine) and Crémant de Bourgogne, the sparkling jewel of the region, these first four episodes invite viewers to rediscover the full richness and diversity of Bourgogne wines in an accessible, engaging way.
Catch the series on Instagram and Facebook - and stay tuned: next week’s episode will focus on pairing food with white wines!
Join the next “Rendez-vous avec les Vins de Bourgogne”, the interactive program to discover an appellation and engage directly with the people who make it.
On November 5, 2025, the program Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne will shine a light on the Crémant de Bourgogne appellation through a bilingual, interactive session available both online and in person. It’s a fitting tribute to this fast-growing AOC, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
The session will open with key insights about the appellation, hosted by Master of Wine Robin Kick. Reports from the field and interviews with producers will follow, before Robin leads a live guided tasting with real-time Q&A via chat.
Two ways to take part:
- Join an in-person tasting group led by an Official Bourgogne Wine Ambassador - contact them directly to sign up.
- Or log in from home for the presentation (no tasting possible) and use the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of the appellation via www.rendezvousvinsbourgogne.live. To participate, please fill out the registration form.
Don’t miss this unique chance to learn more about Crémant de Bourgogne and connect directly with the producers behind it.
On December 4, the Bourgogne Wine Board will host “Chablis Moments – Chablis & Korean Dishes” in Seoul, led by In Soon Lee, our Official Bourgogne Wine Ambassador.
This session is meant to help Korean wine professionals - sommeliers, importers, and media - rediscover Chablis wines through their lesser-known sides, emphasizing their accessibility and quality, as well as through the know-how and passion of the producers.
The three-hour session will include:
• A 90-minute master class featuring eight Chablis wines
• A free tasting showcasing eight additional wines paired with Korean dishes to explore creative food and wine pairings
The event aims to both strengthen the expertise and enthusiasm of Korean professionals and showcase Chablis’s modern appeal and its adaptability to the local cuisine.
As part of its program in the US, the Bourgogne Wine Board is happy to announce specific activities for the Midwest States (Nebraska, Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Louisiana and so on).
In partnership with Napa Valley Wine Academy, we propose 2 special webinars dedicated to a presentation of some lesser-known Village appellations.
Guided by NVWA Co-Founders Christian Oggenfuss, official Bourgogne Wines Ambassador, and Catherine Bugue, DipWSET and Vice President of Education, this exclusive on-line session will shine a spotlight on lesser-kwon appellations that embody the true diversity of Bourgogne.
Do not miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and discover a great selection of wines praised for their great quality-to-price and pleasure ratio!
Tasting kits will be sent to qualified trade in selected states.
Innovation is thriving at the Bourgogne Wine Board
Balancing innovation and sustainability, the Bourgogne Wine Board drives bold projects to prepare the vineyard for the future while preserving what makes its wines unique.
The Bourgogne Wine Board has launched three major technical programs aimed at combating vine diseases and deepening understanding of premature oxidation.
Both programs, backed by France’s Ministry of Agriculture and FranceAgriMer, aim to address two key challenges: reducing the use of crop protection products and helping the Bourgogne vineyard adapt to climate change.
PARSADA, a program developed in partnership with other French wine regions, focuses on combating downy mildew and black rot through sustainable, preventive, and innovative approaches.
CAP2050, another program that will be launched in early 2026, will test experimental viticultural systems across Bourgogne to build resilience in its main grape varieties.
For more details, see the press release on the PARSADA and CAP2050 projects.
In the same spirit, the VOLTA project continues to explore the ageing potential of Bourgogne’s white wines - a hallmark of the region’s identity.
In partnership with Vinventions and 40 Bourgogne wineries, the program studies how different winemaking choices influence resistance to oxidation, using the Polyscan analytical tool.
Early findings confirm that key stages such as grape sorting, sulfiting, aging on lees, and barrel use all play a critical role in the wine’s longevity.
This scientific approach is helping to provide new insights to preserve the distinct style and global reputation of Bourgogne’s white wines.
For more information, read the full press release on the VOLTA project.
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Wine Paris 2026 - Save the date!
From February 9 to 11, 2026, the international wine and spirits community will gather in Paris for its flagship event.
The Wine Paris 2026 trade show will take place at Paris Expo, Porte de Versailles.
A true highlight for wine professionals, this annual event brings together French and international industry players around the latest trends, innovations, and opportunities in the world of wine and spirits.
The Bourgogne Wine Board will once again be present with an institutional stand, offering visitors the chance to discover and taste some of Bourgogne’s lesser-known appellations - renowned for their outstanding quality-to-price ratio.
New attractions will also be featured at the stand this year… stay tuned so you don’t miss a thing!
The Bourgogne Wine Board announced the appointment of Édouard Mognetti as Deputy Director of the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne, effective November 24, 2025.
At 38 years old, Édouard Mognetti already has a solid experience in the wine industry. He served as Director of the Centre-Loire Wine Board from 2020 to 2024. He then became head of the School of Wine & Spirits Business in Dijon in May 2024, from which he will transition to his new role at the end of November.
His mission at the Cité des Climats is to pursue the strategic shift launched in the spring and strengthen the commercial and tourism momentum of the Cités network, focusing on both visitor engagement and private event opportunities.
The objective is to make the Cité des Climats et vins de Bourgogne the true gateway to the vineyard’s wine tourism experience - for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
This appointment marks a new phase in the closer alignment between the Bourgogne Wine Board and the Cités, which are becoming the wine industry’s public-facing communication arm.
Upcoming events at the Cité
• New exhibition in Beaune, presenting works from the 2025 Young Artistic Creation Prize: “12 Artists and the Spirit of the Climats of Bourgogne.” Running from November 14, 2025, to January 4, 2026, it’s organized by Domaine Méo-Camuzet and the Dijon School of Art and Design (ENSAD). The contemporary works explore the link between art, winegrowing, and the cultural identity of Bourgogne’s Climats.
• November 15: Training session on the Grand Cru wines of Bourgogne at the École des Vins (Bourgogne Wine School) during the Hospices de Beaune Wine Auction weekend
From 9:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Tasting of 8 Grand Crus led by an expert instructor from the Ecole des vins de Bourgogne Link to training session
Bourgogne vs. Burgundy: to re-affirm their identity, the region and the producers are reverting back to the original French iteration of the name, Bourgogne.
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