Years ending in '5' have been consistently successful in Bordeaux, and 2025 follows in the footsteps of the great vintages of 1985, 1995, 2005 and 2015. The quality is outstanding, but yields, at 22 hl/ha, were among the lowest in the last hundred years, mainly due to the dry summer. The volumes produced were just over half those of a normal year.
At the start of the harvests, the excellent weather conditions suggested that the proportion of grapes selected for the Grand Vin would be higher. However, this was not to be: the batches from our best plots were so magical that the wines from other plots, while superb, did not make the cut! This resulted in only 37% of the harvest being allocated to Château Margaux.
The 2025 vintage bears some similarities to 2022, with similar summer conditions, but the rain in late August and early September helped to develop the wine’s style, bringing more freshness and balance. Our decision not to rush the harvest meant that we were able to pick perfectly ripe grapes and extract dense, silky tannins.
Château Margaux 2025 reveals a very powerful, complex nose. Creamy, velvety and dense, it unfolds with superb length. The deeply expressive tannic structure and texture give the wine its unique character. Destined for long ageing, it will also be highly enjoyable in its youth.
Blend: 89% cabernet sauvignon, 6% merlot, 4% cabernet franc and 1% petit verdot.
Margaux
Climate
The 2025 growing season was characterised by contrasts: a mild, balanced spring, with neither excesses nor deficits, was followed by a summer that started and remained rather dry, presenting a profile reminiscent of 2022. Bud break was about a week earlier than usual, as was flowering. This progressed quickly and uniformly in particularly favourable weather conditions, with no coulure or millerandage.
The lack of rain from the start of the summer gradually created a water deficit. August was dominated by a heatwave, which accelerated ripening, particularly for the sauvignon blanc.
Fortunately, there was some much-needed rain, with almost 60 mm between late August and early September. This helped restore the vines’ water balance and bring down temperatures, enabling more uniform, steadier ripening at the end of the season. Despite a few rainy spells in September, the vines remained in excellent health.
Given these weather conditions, the decision was made not to bring forward the harvest dates, but to instead focus on optimal ripeness, in particular phenolic ripeness. This deliberate, committed choice resulted in a particularly high level of quality, with the grapes harvested at perfect maturity, fully expressing the potential of the fruit and the vintage.