The 2025 Bordeaux vintage is generating significant excitement among négociants and critics. Here is our early assessment ahead of La Semaine des Primeurs in April 2026.
The Growing Season
The 2025 growing season in Bordeaux was characterised by a warm, dry summer following a cool and wet spring. The key to the vintage's quality was a return to more classic conditions in August and September — cooler nights that preserved acidity and freshness, combined with sufficient warmth to achieve full phenolic ripeness.
Left Bank vs Right Bank
On the Left Bank (Médoc, Graves), the Cabernet Sauvignon-dominated communes of Pauillac, Saint-Julien, and Saint-Estèphe appear to have performed particularly well. The natural drainage of the Médoc's gravelly soils was an advantage in managing the spring rainfall.
On the Right Bank (Saint-Émilion, Pomerol), the Merlot-dominant estates saw more variation. Châteaux with later-ripening plots and good drainage — Pétrus, Cheval Blanc, Figeac — report exceptional results.
White Wines and Sauternes
Pessac-Léognan whites are reported to be outstanding. For Sauternes, conditions for botrytis development were good in October.
Our Recommendation for Hong Kong Buyers
Based on early reports, 2025 appears to be a vintage worth buying En Primeur — particularly for the great Left Bank châteaux and the top Right Bank estates. Prices will be set in April/May 2026.
The Vintage Wine Club Hong Kong is offering exclusive allocation access to the 2025 campaign. Register your interest at order@thevintageclub.hk or visit our Bordeaux En Primeur Hong Kong page.
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