The dramatic and sustained fall in Sauternes vineyard prices: between 1991 and 2023, Sauternes vineyard prices declined by more than 90%, representing a compound average growth rate of -7% per year. In contrast, the average price for Bordeaux AOP vineyards has slightly increased and is now more than four times higher than in #Sauternes. #bordeaux #bordeauxwine
Yquem 1928 to 2019 - Wine Collection of Alexandre de Lur-Saluces is Auctioned https://tinyurl.com/5dbvyp9x via @weinpluseu #sauternes #yquem #auction #wineworldnews
1/2 Every time I come back to this,I'm reminded of two things: what a great value this was (although the days when I could get this 375ml for $18 are, alas, gone);and how much more interesting mature Sauternes is.It's more focused, and more easily absorbing wood these days. #wine #sauternes #barsac

I'm reminded of two things: what a great value this was (although the days when I could get this 375ml for $18 are, alas, gone); and how much more interesting mature Sauternes is.More focused, and more easily absorbing wood,this is tight and a little tense, with big flavor on the finish. Nowhere close to dying, of course.

Newer years are about $55 per half if you're wondering. This year might be available for not much more at auction, but backfilling is always risky.
#wine #sauternes #barsac

🌊 Ciron, souffle vivant et bien commun

🚣‍♂️ Hier j'ai descendu sur 20 km en canoë entre Préchac et Bommes le Ciron.

🍇 Ce joyau qui façonne les brumes du Sauternes

⚠️ Menacé par la LGV, il est désormais reconnu comme bien commun.

💧 Préserver le Ciron, c’est défendre un héritage naturel et culturel.

👉 https://maximeghesquiere.fr/2025/08/17/%f0%9f%8c%8a-ciron-souffle-vivant-et-bien-commun/

#Ciron #BienCommun #Eau #Sauternes #Biodiversité #LGV #Garonne