Beyond the Hype: Welcome to the 2025 Bordeaux En Primeur Campaign
(Updated 12.06.26 - Final update with 65 pages of offers!)
09.06.26
Bordeaux 2025 Update: Haut Brion, Pichon Baron and Right Bank Stars
Following on from my update last Friday, the Bordeaux 2025 En Primeur campaign has shifted into another gear with a series of major releases over the last 48 hours.
The momentum is undeniable and the quality across both banks continues to impress. With estates maintaining a ‘sensible’ approach to pricing, this is a vintage defined by its appeal to both the passionate enthusiast and the most discerning collector.
New Major Releases
The First Growth Icon: Château Haut Brion (Rouge and Blanc), alongside Le Clarence and La Clarté.
Pauillac Power: Château Pichon Baron; a standout for fans of structured, classic Pauillac.
Saint Émilion Excellence: A major wave of Right Bank stars, including Château Troplong Mondot, Clos Fourtet and Joanin Bécot.
Graves Sophistication: Château Smith Haut Lafitte (Rouge and Blanc), plus their excellent Petit labels.
The Highlight: Château Beau Séjour Bécot 2025
Amongst a crowded field, the release of Beau Séjour Bécot is particularly noteworthy. It is a stunning wine this year, perfectly capturing the 2025 signature of vibrant energy and refined elegance. It is an essential addition for anyone who values the pedigree of the Right Bank.
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05.06.26
As we conclude a pivotal week in the 2025 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign, the narrative of this vintage is becoming remarkably clear: consistency is king.
Following on from my mid-week update, it is now evident that 2025 has produced wines of immense character. The vintage successfully bridges the gap between high-toned, expressive aromatics and a structured elegance that guarantees longevity. For those who value the classic claret profile, these are wines that will delight for decades to come.
Perhaps most importantly, the market response has been exceptionally positive. It appears the estates have listened to the collective call for realistic opening levels. For the collector, this creates a rare alignment: a landmark quality vintage offered at entry points that represent genuine value.
This Week’s Major Releases
The pace of releases has accelerated significantly over the last few days. High-profile estates across both banks have now entered the market, including:
- The First Growths & Icons: Château Mouton Rothschild (alongside Le Petit Mouton and Aile d'Argent), Château Pavie, and Château La Mission Haut-Brion (including the rare Blanc and La Chapelle).
- The Left Bank Powerhouses: High-scoring releases from Château Haut-Bailly, Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Giscours, and Brane-Cantenac.
- St-Estephe & Pauillac Mainstays: Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Grand-Puy Ducasse, Meyney, and Ormes de Pez.
- Recent Additions: We have also seen movement from Beychevelle, Canon, Rauzan-Segla, Cantenac Brown, and Les Carmes Haut-Brion.
Our Top 20 Picks
With so much data to process, I have curated my Top 20 Picks of the campaign. This list represents the pinnacle of quality, potential, and value, including several wines that have already been released and a few to watch as the campaign continues:
1. Laroque
2. Pontet Canet
3. Cheval Blanc
4. Ausone
5. Montrose
6. Canon
7. Rauzan Segla
8. Gazin
9. Corbin
10. Leoville Barton
11. Leoville Las Cases
12. Gloria
13. Palmer
14. Brane Cantenac
15. Cantenac Brown
16. Phelan Segur
17. Calon Segur
18. Capbern
19. La Conseillante
20. L'Evangile / VCC
Next Steps
The momentum behind 2025 proves that the most sought-after allocations are moving quickly. Whether you are looking to bolster your cellar with blue-chip First Growths or secure the incredible value found in our top picks like Laroque and Capbern, now is the time to act.
Neil Pinel - Managing Director
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