DMM Daily Market Memo

The consumer packaged goods daily · Thursday, September 17, 2026

Beverage

Soft drinks, energy, beer, wine and spirits — brands, bottlers and the cold vault.

Château Climens re-releases its 'diva' 1996 vintage

Château Climens has returned to its cellars to re-release a limited quantity of its 1996 Barsac, including just 12 double-magnums. db's Bordeaux correspondent Colin Hay revisits a vintage once described by former owner Bérénice Lurton as a …

Back to the future: the creation of Louis XIII Black Pearl

For the latest innovation from Rémy Martin's luxury Cognac franchise, cellar master Baptiste Loiseau returned to a precious, century-old eau-de-vie that he first tasted during his apprentice…

A £260 Guinness jacket or 38 London pints?

Guinness has gone from a working-class staple to one of the most fashionable drinks in Britain, complete with a second clothing collaboration with Percival. James Bayley asks what its transf…

Texas wine country fights battery storage sites

Residents of Gillespie County, home to more than 50 Texan wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms, are fighting the proposed installation of lithium battery storage units across their prime te…

Siren opens venue in Cheltenham's brewery quarter

Berkshire-based Siren Craft Brew will be pouring more than 30 lines of beer in its newest venue in Cheltenham's brewery quarter when it opens this month. Jessica Mason reports.

Château Lascombes releases second vintage of La Côte

Château Lascombes has released the second vintage of La Côte, its 100% Merlot cuvée from five hectares of rare limestone and blue clay terroir in Margaux. db's Bordeaux correspondent Colin H…

When did Guinness become a fashion brand?

Guinness has gone from a working-class staple to one of the most fashionable drinks in Britain, complete with a second clothing collaboration with Percival. James Bayley asks what its transf…

Danish festivals see alcohol-free beer sales soar

Sales of alcohol-free beer at Danish festivals have seen a "significant" spike, despite the setting being "one of the most challenging environments" for the category to gain traction. Jessic…

Is this the best time to buy fine wine in a decade?

That's one of the questions being answered at next week's db conference, where Liv-ex head of decision intelligence, Tom Burchfield, will look at why now is a prime time for buying - albeit,…

Brahma Brews brings second site to Bengaluru

Bengaluru-based operator Brahma Brews has launched its second site at the Bellandur-based Ecospace business campus, tapping into a vibrant market of local corporate customers.