Reviews — En Primeurs

After extensive tastings of Bordeaux 2025 from barrel, one conclusion is becoming hard to ignore: this is a vintage of high quality, naturally low yields and a supportive pricing backdrop – in other words, a campaign serious collectors cannot afford to skip.

This year, Château Valandraud celebrates a remarkable milestone: 35 vintages of Saint‑Émilion’s most emblematic “garage wine” turned Premier Grand Cru Classé, crowned by the 2025 vintage – offered En Primeur and marking the start of a new chapter alongside the Lefévère family.

These 5 white wines show how dramatically whites and reds’ desirable weather conditions differ. While the reds in 2024 were struggling, the whites celebrated the better year.

They say every Bordeaux vintage has a story, and 2024's is pure drama: relentless rain, a mildew parade, and some very moody Merlot. Yet, from this soggy saga emerged a few stars.