2025 Bordeaux
2025 Bordeaux. Another superb vintage ending in “5” !
I’ve just returned from a very busy week in Bordeaux tasting the 2025’s. Overall this a very exciting vintage and very unique to boot. The story was the same at every Chateau. After a mild winter that replenished groundwater, spring arrived early and dry, setting the stage for rapid budburst and an unusually uniform flowering. Summer brought record temperatures and multiple heatwaves particularly in August pushing vines to their limits, with little rainfall to relieve the stress. Yet unlike some hot vintages, cool nights offsetting scorching days, helped preserve remarkable freshness in the grapes. Timely rains at the end of August kick-started blocked vines, reduced potential alcohol, and triggered one of the earliest harvests on record. The result was tiny, concentrated berries with thick skins and ripe tannins, yielding the smallest crop since 1991, roughly half the volume of 2016 yet the quality is exceptional.
Tasting this vintage was not easy. Not because of any lack of quality, but because the lower alcohols and unusual growing conditions gave terroir and cellar work their moment to truly shine. More so than a vintage like 2022, where the sheer power of the year was the dominant voice, 2025 allowed individual châteaux to express their house style with remarkable clarity. The estate, the winemaker, and the soil all had something to say… and for once, you could hear every word.
The first “big” release was Pontet Canet (at the same price as the 2019). And expect most of the famous wines to come out later this month in to June. We also have three of my top St. Emilion favorites in the value sector out- I loved Laroque (this just keeps getting better and better and gives you a sense of how well the limestone terroir handled this vintage), Tour St. Christophe (a great TSC this year!) and La Tour Figeac (most underrated estate in all of Bordeaux?)
-Phil Bernstein
2025 Chateau Pontet Canet - Pauillac (Bordeaux Future ETA 2028)
SKU: 103973 Chateau Pontet CanetPontet Canet: pure exception in every sense Pontet-Canet, founded in the early 18th century, has been run by the Tesseron family since 1975. Alfred...
View full details2025 Chateau Larcis Ducasse - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104110 Chateau Larcis DucasseLa Côte, of light and freshnessA short distance from the village of St-Emilion, Larcis Ducasse is a hillside vineyard, precisely at the heart of th...
View full details2025 Chateau Cos d'Estournel - St. Estephe (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104166 Chateau Cos d'EstournelCos d'Estournel: a unique identity As one journeys north of the Medoc, along the winding road, the majestic pagodas of Cos d’Estournel rise like a ...
View full details2025 Chateau Laroque - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104019 Chateau LaroqueChâteau Laroque: The revival of a historic terroir in Saint-Emilion Château Laroque, one of the oldest estates in Saint-Émilion, traces its origins...
View full details2025 Chateau Gruaud Larose - St. Julien (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104170 Chateau Gruaud LaroseIn 2025, Château Gruaud Larose celebrates its 300th anniversary. To mark this significant milestone, the bottle features a bespoke design that pays...
View full details2025 Chateau Pontet Canet - Pauillac (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104130 Chateau Pontet CanetPontet Canet: pure exception in every sense Pontet-Canet, founded in the early 18th century, has been run by the Tesseron family since 1975. Alfred...
View full details2025 Chateau Leoville Barton - St. Julien (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104190 Chateau Leoville BartonThe Barton dynasty, a fascinating storyWhat makes the history of the Barton family so fascinating is how each generation has left its mark and adde...
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2025 Chateau Larcis Ducasse - St. Emilion (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
2025 Chateau Larcis Ducasse - St. Emilion (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104132 Chateau Larcis DucasseLa Côte, of light and freshnessA short distance from the village of St-Emilion, Larcis Ducasse is a hillside vineyard, precisely at the heart of th...
View full details2025 Chateau Domaine de Chevalier - Pessac (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104131 Chateau Domaine de ChevalierDomaine de Chevalier, drive for perfection The origins of Domaine de Chevalier date back to 1783. Located in Léognan, the capital of the Graves reg...
View full details2025 Chateau Domaine de Chevalier - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104083 Chateau Domaine de ChevalierDomaine de Chevalier, drive for perfection The origins of Domaine de Chevalier date back to 1783. Located in Léognan, the capital of the Graves reg...
View full details2025 Chateau La Tour Figeac - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104015 Chateau La Tour FigeacTasted with the owner- I thought this was a fantastic LTF! Phil
2025 Chateau Mouton Rothschild - Pauillac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104322 Chateau Mouton RothschildMouton Rothschild: the creation of a unique and timeless masterpieceEach vintage of Mouton Rothschild celebrates the encounter between two forms of...
View full details2025 Chateau Lafite Rothschild - Pauillac (750ml) (Bordeaux Future ETA 2028)
SKU: 104186 Chateau Lafite RothschildLafite Rothschild 2025, The Strong Suit 2025 is the last vintage in our beloved wooden vats. It arrived like that last card we were waiting for, al...
View full details2025 Chateau Cheval Blanc - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104082 Chateau Cheval BlancCheval Blanc: pioneering excellenceThe history of vine cultivation at Cheval Blanc dates back to the 15th century. In 1998, two great wine enthusia...
View full details2025 Chateau Tour St Christophe - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104017 Chateau Tour St ChristopheThe terroir at TSC was well suited for the conditions of this vintage. Potentially one of the best ever from here -Phil
2025 Chateau Cos d'Estournel - St. Estephe HALF BOTTLE [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028] (375ml)
SKU: 104171 Chateau Cos d'EstournelCos d'Estournel: a unique identity As one journeys north of the Medoc, along the winding road, the majestic pagodas of Cos d’Estournel rise like a ...
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2025 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere - Pessac (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
2025 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere - Pessac (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104133 Chateau Malartic LagraviereMalartic Lagravière, a modern day adventureIn 1996, the ship "Malartic Lagravière" took a new course with the arrival of the Bonnie family. Jean-Ja...
View full details2025 Chateau Brane Cantenac - Margaux (375ml) HALF BOTTLE [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104325 Chateau Brane CantenacBrane embodies the legacy of a family’s passion for wine, handed down through five generations. In 2025, the Brane family celebrates its centenary ...
View full details2025 Chateau La Gaffeliere - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104208 Chateau La GaffeliereChâteau La Gaffelière, a gem of Saint-Emilion This property is located almost inside the village, in the southern area facing Ausone. With 300 yea...
View full details2025 Chateau Lynch Bages - Pauillac HALF BOTTLE (375ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104206 Chateau Lynch BagesLynch Bages: The Distinctive Legacy of the Cazes Family Nestled on the outskirts of Pauillac, with a commanding view of the Gironde estuary, Lynch-...
View full details2025 Chateau Lynch Bages - Pauillac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104200 Chateau Lynch BagesLynch Bages: The Distinctive Legacy of the Cazes Family Nestled on the outskirts of Pauillac, with a commanding view of the Gironde estuary, Lynch-...
View full details2025 Chateau L'Evangile - Pomerol (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104085 Chateau L'EvangileL’Évangile 2025, a 3-hand game ! 2025 in Pomerol was one of those games where nothing is a foregone conclusion and where the heavens have more than...
View full details2025 Chateau Pape Clement - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104046 Chateau Pape ClementPape Clement, 7 centuries of history and the passion of a popeBorn more than seven centuries ago from the passion of Pope Clement V, Château Pape C...
View full details2025 Chateau Malescot St Exupery - Margaux (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104035 Chateau Malescot St ExuperyMalescot Saint-Exupéry, ever higher"Semper Ad Altum: latin expression which means "Ever higher"Château Malescot St-Exupéry owes its name to two for...
View full details2025 Chateau Bellefont Belcier - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104016 Chateau Bellefont BelcierAnother excellent Bellefont. Considering the terroir and pedigree of the Estate this is a steal! -Phil
2025 Chateau Brane Cantenac - Margaux (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104324 Chateau Brane CantenacBrane embodies the legacy of a family’s passion for wine, handed down through five generations. In 2025, the Brane family celebrates its centenary ...
View full details2025 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande - Pauillac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104294 Chateau Pichon Longueville Comtesse de LalandePichon Comtesse: an unwavering pursuit of elegance and precision Only three families have guided Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and...
View full details2025 Chateau La Gaffeliere - St. Emilion (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104221 Chateau La GaffeliereChâteau La Gaffelière, a gem of Saint-Emilion This property is located almost inside the village, in the southern area facing Ausone. With 300 yea...
View full details2025 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104091 Chateau Malartic LagraviereMalartic Lagravière, a modern day adventureIn 1996, the ship "Malartic Lagravière" took a new course with the arrival of the Bonnie family. Jean-Ja...
View full details2025 Chateau Fieuzal Rouge - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104086 Chateau FieuzalChâteau Fieuzal, a wine set apart Château Fieuzal is one of the highlights of this great wine region of Graves. It is one of the most esteemed wine...
View full details2025 Chateau Lagrange - St. Julien (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104291 Chateau LagrangeOne of my best buys of the vintage. Matthieu and his team nailed it in 2025! -Phil Château Lagrange, the pursuit of excellence Four centuries of Me...
View full details2025 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104293 Chateau La Mission Haut BrionLa Mission Haut-Brion: A balance between opulence and elegance Nestled in the heart of Graves, La Mission Haut-Brion and its counterpart Haut-B...
View full details2025 Chateau Giscours - Margaux HALF BOTTLE (375ml) [(Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104286 Chateau GiscoursChâteau Giscours: A Unique Estate Surrounded by a Thriving and Pristine EcosystemAlthough the history of Château Giscours dates back to the 14th ce...
View full details2025 Chateau Clos du Clocher - Pomerol (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104246 Chateau Clos du ClocherClos du Clocher: The birth of a classic wine loyal to its rootsIn the 1920s, the Art Deco movement reinforced the pleasures of simplicity geometry....
View full details2025 Chateau Gruaud Larose - St. Julien (375ml) HALF BTL [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104220 Chateau Gruaud LaroseIn 2025, Château Gruaud Larose celebrates its 300th anniversary. To mark this significant milestone, the bottle features a bespoke design that pays...
View full details2025 Chateau Lilian Ladouys - St. Estephe (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104201 Chateau Lilian LadouysLilian Ladouys, the Lorenzetti family's favourite In 2008, Jacky and Françoise Lorenzetti bought the estate after falling instantly in love with it...
View full details2025 Chateau Canon La Gaffeliere - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104188 Chateau Canon La GaffeliereThe Von Neipperg Family, a history intertwined with winegrowingStephan von Neipperg is the guardian of some 800 years of winemaking tradition, and ...
View full details2025 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere BLANC - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104090 Chateau Malartic Lagraviere BlancMalartic Lagravière, a modern day adventureIn 1996, the ship "Malartic Lagravière" took a new course with the arrival of the Bonnie family. Jean-Ja...
View full details2025 Chateau Giscours - Margaux (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104283 Chateau GiscoursChâteau Giscours: A Unique Estate Surrounded by a Thriving and Pristine EcosystemAlthough the history of Château Giscours dates back to the 14th ce...
View full details2025 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste - Pauillac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104284 Chateau Grand Puy LacosteGrand-Puy-Lacoste, a grand cru that delights every wine lover Grand-Puy-Lacoste has a family history dating back to the 16th century. Its 64-hect...
View full details2025 Chateau Branaire Ducru - St. Julien (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104207 Chateau Branaire DucruBranaire Ducru: Pleasure and EleganceHow can we define the style of Branaire Ducru ? The first word that comes to mind is, finesse and elegance. Pa...
View full details2025 Chateau Angelus - St. Emilion (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104199 Chateau AngelusAngélus, an emblem of excellence Nestled less than a kilometer away from the iconic Saint-Emilion bell tower, Château Angélus occupies the 'foot of...
View full details2025 Chateau Duhart Milon Rothschild Pauillac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104092 Chateau Duhart Milon RothschildDUHART-MILON 2025, ALL-IN ON OUR GRAVEL SOILS! It is at the heart of the vineyard that Louis is reshaping the plots of Duhart-Milon. His approach i...
View full details2025 Chateau Fieuzal BLANC - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104087 Chateau Fieuzal BlancChâteau Fieuzal, a wine set apart Château Fieuzal is one of the highlights of this great wine region of Graves. It is one of the most esteemed wine...
View full details2025 Domaine de Chevalier BLANC - Pessac-Leognan (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104084 Domaine de Chevalier BlancDomaine de Chevalier, drive for perfection The origins of Domaine de Chevalier date back to 1783. Located in Léognan, the capital of the Graves reg...
View full details2025 Chateau Carmes Haut Brion - Pessac (375ml) HALF BOTTLE [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104343 Chateau Carmes Haut BrionLes Carmes Haut-Brion, the taste of place Born in 1584 from a gift made by Jean de Pontac, Lord of Haut-Brion, to the Carmelite Order, Les Carmes H...
View full details2025 Chateau Carmes Haut Brion - Pessac (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104342 Chateau Carmes Haut BrionLes Carmes Haut-Brion, the taste of place Born in 1584 from a gift made by Jean de Pontac, Lord of Haut-Brion, to the Carmelite Order, Les Carmes H...
View full details2025 Chateau Beychevelle - St. Julien (750ml) [Bordeaux Future ETA 2028]
SKU: 104340 Chateau BeychevelleBeychevelle, a land of wine and legend At Beychevelle, legends are woven into the soul of the estate as deeply as the greatness of its wine. A Four...
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