What an extraordinary year 2025 has turned out to be! While Bourgogne’s winegrowers regret a harvest that fell short in volume, they remain amazed by the unusual conditions that shaped this remarkable vintage. The growing season brought widespread millerandage and two intense heatwaves, both of which contributed richness and color. The rains that arrived during harvest—though dramatic—ultimately delivered the freshness that defines the region’s finest years.
This rare combination has given rise to wines that growers and merchants alike describe as “splendid,” “moving,” and “radiant.”
A month and a half after the harvest, the consensus across Bourgogne is clear: the wines are superb, in both red and white. The fruit was exceptionally healthy, and the berries, though small, were packed with flavor and color.
Vinifications ran smoothly, with quick, even fermentations supported by perfectly balanced sugar levels. The lively acidity typical of the greatest vintages remains intact, giving the wines energy, balance, and striking aromatic precision.
Reflecting Bourgogne’s mosaic of terroirs, microclimates, and harvest choices, the vintage reveals a captivating range of expressions.
Many are already calling 2025 a vintage for the cellar—a year to set aside while enjoying older or more approachable wines in the meantime. In a year or two, we’ll discover whether these wines can also charm in their youth!
White Wines: Balanced and Harmonious
Two clear stylistic families emerge among the whites. Some express tension and freshness, with aromas of white-fleshed fruits such as pear and peach. Others are richer and broader, offering exotic fruit notes and a smooth, generous texture.
The early, sun-filled season (see the sunshine chart below) particularly benefited Aligoté, producing wines that strike a beautiful balance between acidity and alcohol.
Red Wines: Deeply Colored and Expressive
Small, thick-skinned berries reached perfect ripeness, producing deeply colored wines with supple, silky tannins. Alcohol levels remained moderate, lending the wines a sense of poise and lightness. Their balance is underpinned by pure, focused notes of small red fruits—particularly cherry and raspberry.
Elegant yet concentrated, these reds combine finesse with structure and are expected to age beautifully over time.
Crémant de Bourgogne
For Crémant de Bourgogne, the 2025 harvest unfolded in two distinct waves.
The first took place under August sunshine, yielding structured, expressive base wines with impressive depth and aromatic clarity. The second, after early September rains, produced grapes with fresher, more delicate profiles.
The result is a vintage defined by its diversity—a wide aromatic spectrum that offers numerous blending possibilities and promises Crémant de Bourgogne of great complexity and character.
Discover the 2025 vintage in a video with Franz-Ludwig, Jérôme and Erwan, winemakers from the Mâconnais, Côte Chalonnaise, and Côte de Nuits.
