Five reasons why Beaujolais is so in vogue
Beaujolais is an increasingly popular wine region with consumers – here’s why, in our five-point guide.
Horse Vintages for Lunar New Year
The Year of the Horse is upon us but what fabulous wines from previous Horse vintages would we choose for the celebrations?
Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Auction: What’s New & How to Sign up
March 8th: for lovers of Pinot Noir and collectors of fine Burgundy, this is an auction that deserves close attention.
BFM Business Interview | What growth prospects does the fine wine market offer?
How will the wine market evolve over the next few years and how much attention should be paid to it? This interview will surely interest those investing in wine.
Iconic Alsace winemaker Pierre Trimbach dies suddenly
On 31 January, Pierre Trimbach died tragically in a road accident. The wine world mourns one of Alsace’s greatest. Read our tribute here.
5 auction market trends to watch in 2026
With the start of the year, the time has come for the iDealwine Team to analyse the wine auction market with a fine toothcomb. The preparation work for our famous Barometer has started, and without revealing too much, we will lift the curtain on the initial trends. Because seasoned wine enthusiasts know full well, iDealwine publishes its Auction Barometer in the spring. A true secondary market bible, this document details the trends for each region through their producer which ignite iDealwine auctions. The Barometer lists signature producers, the icons from each region as…
Daniel Cathiard, owner of Château Smith Haut Lafitte, has passed away
The passing of Daniel Cathiard, in the early hours of 29th January 2026, at the age of 81, marks the end of one of the most unique and inspiring stories in the today’s wine world and in the story of modern Bordeaux. A former ski champion, life-long entrepreneur and later a passionate winemaker, he leaves an enduring legacy in the vines of Pessac-Léognan and much further afield. Born in 1944 in Grenoble, Daniel Cathiard first made a name for himself on the ski slopes as a member of the French national alpine ski…