—2022 Vintage from Bordeaux Earns Top Honors; Sonoma County Takes 4 Spots in Top 10—
Full List of Top 100 Wines of 2025 at WineSpectator.com
November 18, 2025 (New York, NY) — Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, announced Château Giscours Margaux 2022 as the 2025 Wine of the Year. The full Top 100 most exciting wines of 2025 list is now available at top100.winespectator.com.
Despite a challenging time for Bordeaux, the Château Giscours Margaux 2022 stands as a powerful reminder of the region’s enduring greatness. This third-growth estate earns top honor this year thanks to a remarkable comeback decades in the making—driven by renewed focus on quality, extensive vineyard revitalization, and the steady leadership of managing director Alexander Van Beek. The warm 2022 vintage delivered a fresh, floral, and classically fruited blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, rendered with precision and finesse. The result is a benchmark Margaux—seductive in texture, pitch-perfect in expression, and a triumphant culmination of Giscours’ long, determined evolution.
Following Château Giscours Margaux 2022 (95 Points, $68, 15,000 Cases Made), Wine Spectator’s Top 10 Wines of 2025 are:
2. Aubert | Chardonnay Sonoma Coast UV-SL Vineyard 2023 | 96 Points | $100 | 2,357 Cases Made | Sonoma County, California
3. Ridge | Lytton Springs Dry Creek Valley 2023 | 95 Points | $56 | 11,000 Cases Made | Sonoma County, California
4. Williams Selyem | Pinot Noir Russian River Valley Eastside Road Neighbors 2023 | 96 Points | $72 | 2,600 Cases Made | Sonoma County, California
5. Château Beau-Séjour Bécot | St.-Emilion 2022 | 96 Points | $85 | 6,250 Cases Made | 1,600 Cases Imported | Bordeaux, France
6. Clos Apalta | Apalta 2021 | 96 Points | $170 | 11,169 Cases Made | 1,500 Cases Imported | Colchagua Valley, Chile
7. Produttori del Barbaresco | Barbaresco 2021 | 94 Points | $57 | 24,000 Cases Made | 7,000 Cases Imported | Piedmont, Italy
8. Wayfarer | Pinot Noir Fort Ross-Seaview Wayfarer Vineyard The Estate 2023 | 95 Points | $100 | 1,300 Cases Made | Sonoma County, California
9. Castello di Ama | Chianti Classico San Lorenzo Gran Selezione 2021 | 95 Points | $90 | 7,715 Cases Made | 1,000 Cases Imported | Tuscany, Italy
10. Famille Isabel Ferrando | Châteauneuf-du-Pape St.-Préfert 2022 | 94 Points | $108 | 2,500 Cases Made | 900 Cases Imported | Rhône Valley, France
These 100 bottles were chosen from over 10,200 wines reviewed in blind tastings by Wine Spectator’s editors. Selections are based on four criteria: quality (based on score), value (based on price), availability (based on the number of cases made or imported into the U.S.) and the “X-factor”—a compelling story and excitement behind the wine.
“Our list of honorees provides a snapshot of the year in wine, covering everything from top-scoring bottles and standout values to a wave of emerging wineries,” said Jeffery Lindenmuth, Executive Editor, Wine Spectator. “In a year that has challenged the wine industry, our Top 100 reflects the resilience, commitment and long-term view shown by producers around the world. We hope our readers enjoy exploring these great wines, and congratulations to all the winners.”
Thirty-eight wines earned their spot on the Top 100 for the first time this year. While 14 of the wines are priced at $100 or more, 34 cost $30 or less. Overall, the average score is 93 points, the average price $58.
The complete Top 100 package, including detailed profiles for the full Top 100 list, will be in the magazine’s December 31 issue, on newsstands December 2.
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