Dear partners,
This year, we have decided to simplify the sharing of our winegrowers’ harvest reports.
Until now, you received these reports individually, estate by estate. From now on, for greater clarity and convenience, we have decided to bring them together in a single newsletter.
Below you will find a section dedicated to each estate. Simply click on the corresponding link to download the full report in PDF format.
We hope that this new format will make it easier for you to follow the work of our winegrowers and access essential information in one place.
Domaine Batard Langelier - Muscadet Sèvre et Maine
A peaceful year and a good harvest (55 hl/ha) with healthy, ripe grapes. The 2025 vintage promises to be rich, fresh, and mineral. Good news: all of the estate’s cuvées will be produced this year, including the crus and the maceration wine.
Domaine Bader - Alsace, Epfig
Started on August 26, the harvest was punctuated by rain and botrytis: sorting of Pinot Gris, superb expressions of Riesling with noble rot, fully ripe Pinot Noir, and a remarkable batch of Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives. The vintage promises to be concentrated, fresh, and aromatic, with some very fine examples of Crémant, Muscat, Pinot Noir, and Riesling.
Marie Thibault & Frantz Saumon - Touraine
Early and intense (August 25–September 12), the harvest gave modest yields but concentrated, aromatic grapes, despite hail and water stress. A wonderful new addition: a Chenin franc de pied vinified separately, which opens up exciting prospects. In 2026, the goal is to produce wine exclusively from their own vines.
Champagne Louise Brison - Côte des Bar
A vintage marked by two heat waves, but spared by timely rain that allowed the grapes to reach ideal ripeness. The harvest, modest but of excellent quality, produced expressive Pinot Noirs, vibrant rosés, and crisp, saline Chardonnays. The style is a throwback to 2019, with around 40,000 bottles expected and all the iconic cuvées on the program.
Domaine Figuière - Provence - La Londe
After a very hot summer, the vines held up well thanks to the water reserves accumulated in the spring. The harvest, carefully planned to the millimetre, yielded healthy, perfectly ripe grapes across the entire estate, including the new plots added this year. The first juices reveal crisp, fruity and promising reds, with a remarkable balance between power and freshness.
Domaine Rolet - Jura
Beautiful weather with some regular rainfall were the perfect conditions to grow vines in Jura this year. Unfortunately a hailstorm limited yields but quality is high ! Crémants, reds, and whites were carefully harvested, and for the first time, a batch of Pinot Noir was set aside, opening the door to a possible new product to be discovered in the spring.
Château Fourcas Hosten - Listrac Médoc
Despite a limited harvest (20–35 hl/ha) due to drought and unpredictable weather, the 2025 vintage is appealing for its freshness and concentration. The whites offer aromas of citrus and exotic fruits, while the reds reveal blackcurrant, cherry, and elegant peppery tannins. A single cuvée Grand Vin will be produced, promising an exceptional vintage.
Les Sept Pierres & Mas Héritage - Coteaux d'Ardèche
A vintage marked by drought and low yields, but with excellent aromatic quality. The reds reveal balanced and spicy Syrahs, while the whites surprise with a fresh and fruity blend of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc. Despite reduced volumes, all the usual vintages will be available, with two new additions to discover.
Labadens, Vallée du Rhône
A vintage of extremes: spring rains, summer heatwaves, harvests rushed by storms. The whites shine with their freshness and aromatic intensity, the reds with their color and structure. A contrasting and promising 2025, a vibrant reflection of each terroir.
Domaine des Homs - Minervois
A year marked by drought with historically low yields (20–40 hl/ha), but grapes with great aromatic concentration. The traditional grape varieties are expressive, and all the usual cuvées will be produced, with one new addition: a 100% Grenache Gris white wine to discover.
In conclusion...
The 2025 vintage is characterized by modest yields in most regions, due to unpredictable weather and summer drought. Despite these reduced volumes, the quality and concentration of the grapes are excellent, promising rich, aromatic wines with great precision.
We will soon be bringing you a report on the harvest from our Italian partner winegrowers in a future edition, to complete this overview of the 2025 harvest.
The harvest in pictures:
The harvest at Marie Thibault and Frantz Saumon’s.
Assembly and punching in Labadens
Harvesting Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc grapes at Château Fourcas Hosten
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