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Bordeaux En Primeur 2025

Cheval Blanc 2025 released after 'smallest harvest since 1961'

Latest from the Bordeaux 2025 en primeur campaign...

By Chris Mercer Published 11 May 26
Bordeaux 2025 releases: Batailley, Pontet-Canet and Moueix set early pace

Early analysis as the campaign begins...

By Chris Mercer Published 6 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: Digging deep to find the vintage's best Crus Bourgeois

Careful sorting required...

By Valeria Tenison Published 2 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: The region's exciting exploration of top dry whites continues

A fresh new taste...

By Panos Kakaviatos Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: Ideal conditions lead to luscious Sauternes

Exceptional conditions for exceptional wines...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26

Bordeaux 2025: Summer rains save the day in St-Emilion

Limestone soils shine in torrid conditions...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: Quiet successes amid a challenging vintage in Pomerol

Tiny but mighty...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: A bijou but precise vintage in St-Julien

Poise and personality...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: The best wines from Margaux's 'miracle vintage'

A year of extremes yields very drinkable wines...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: Fresh and fragrant wines abound in Pauillac

Classical proportions despite the arid season...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: Terroir-transparency on full display in Pessac–Léognan & Graves

A paradox vintage...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26

Bordeaux 2025: Cool soils beat the heat in St-Estèphe

Benefits of a cooler terroir...

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: The vintage verdict and top-scoring wines

A paradoxical year that has produced some stunning results. Read Georgie Hindle's report after just over three weeks of en primeur tastings with more than 800 Bordeaux 2025 wines reviewed.

By Georgie Hindle Published 1 May 26
10 of the best value grand cru classé estates in Bordeaux

Great value châteaux...

By Marc Bouffard Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux 2025: Can the Bordelais make their wines irresistible again?

Or is this really the end of en primeur as we know it?

By Rupert Millar Published 1 May 26
Bordeaux En Primeur quiz: Can you get a perfect score?

As Bordeaux 2025 en primeur wines arrive...

By Chris Mercer Published 1 May 26
Wine investment: Bordeaux 2025 campaign imminent

A snapshot of the market context...

By Chris Mercer Published 30 April 26

Five key takeaways from Bordeaux 2025: Early, concentrated and full of promise

The vintage in 5, 4, 3, 2, 1...

By Georgie Hindle Published 29 April 26
Bordeaux 2025 en primeur: Everything you need to know with Decanter's expert insights

Exclusive coverage not to miss...

By Chris Mercer Published 28 April 26
Decanter Fine Wine Index: Which vintages of Château Cheval Blanc offer value for collectors?

Finding value in recent vintages...

By Rupert Millar Published 5 March 26
DWWA 2025: The Best of Bordeaux

Discover top-scoring Bordeaux red blends from the 2025 competition...

By Loukia Xinari Last updated 8 February 26
Left and Right Bank Bordeaux: What is the difference?

Is it just geography that separates Bordeaux's two famous vineyard regions?

By Georgie Hindle Last updated 12 December 25
Decanter Value Index: The best Bordeaux first growth vintages for collectors

Looking for the best value first growth vintages...

By Rupert Millar Last updated 16 September 25

Bordeaux’s famous ‘5’ vintages

Vintages with a remarkable track record...

By Gareth Birchley Published 7 June 25
Buying wine En Primeur: How to approach it

Why buy en primeur and how to do it

By Colin Hay Last updated 22 March 22