2025 Bordeaux: Frequently Asked Questions

The 2025 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign has generated more questions than any vintage in recent memory—about quality, pricing, tariffs, and whether to buy now or wait. Here are the answers to the questions we're hearing most from collectors, with links to the full analysis where relevant.

Is 2025 Bordeaux worth buying en primeur?

Yes, for the right wines. 2025 is small and high in quality—concentrated, balanced, and built to age—and the tiny crop means the best estates will be allocated tightly. En primeur pays off where supply is scarce or where a wine rarely resurfaces later at a better price. For widely available bottles, waiting usually costs you nothing.

For the full case, read Bordeaux Buyer Ryan Moses on why 2025 belongs in the conversation with 2015, 2016, 2019, and 2023 →

Which 2025 Bordeaux appellation offers the best value?

On the reds, Margaux delivered the highest quality and charges for it—so the value sits a step below the headline names, in Saint-Julien and in second wines from top estates. The quiet steal of the campaign was Pessac-Léognan, especially the dry whites, which were as complete as any whites tasted across the entire vintage.

Read the full appellation reports: Left Bank → · Right Bank → · Pessac-Léognan →

How do tariffs affect 2025 Bordeaux futures prices?

US tariffs on EU wine stand at 10% today. Here's the part that matters most for futures buyers: when you buy en primeur and hold the wine in bond, the tariff is charged only when the wine leaves bond — not at purchase. The rate that hits you is the one in effect when you take delivery, usually two to three years out. K&L's pricing includes any applicable tariffs, with no additional charges at delivery — greater transparency than is often available elsewhere in the market.

What makes the 2025 vintage different?

It's a vintage of remarkable duality. At many estates it was the earliest harvest since 1989 and the second-smallest crop since 1991—a hard summer drought broken by rain at the end of August. That sequence gave tiny, concentrated berries with moderate alcohol and great freshness. Power without heaviness. Most wines check in at 13% to 13.5% alcohol, which is exceptional given the warmth of the growing season.

Read the full vintage report: 2025 Bordeaux: Like Never Before — Ryan Moses →

Should I buy 2025 Bordeaux now or wait?

Buy now where the wine is scarce, tightly allocated, or unlikely to reappear cheaper — which covers top Margaux and the small-production stars on both banks. Wait where supply is broad and the en primeur price carries no real discount to the expected release price. The En Primeur campaign has officially concluded but most wines remain available for the coming weeks. Larger formats are going first.

Why is 2025 Margaux getting so much attention?

Margaux was the appellation of the vintage. Sixty millimeters of rain at the very end of August dropped potential alcohol by more than a point and arrived exactly when the appellation needed it — so the perfume and lift that define Margaux's greatest years now sits over real structure. The wines delivered that with rare consistency from the grand vins down through the second labels. Château Margaux held yields to just thirty-seven percent of the grand vin, the lowest since 1856.

Read Tom Zacharia's full Margaux report: The Left Bank →

Will 2025 Bordeaux age well?

This is a vintage built for the cellar. Concentration from the small berries, plus the structure held in line by a cool finish to the season, are the classic markers of a Bordeaux that rewards patience. Delivery is not expected until fall 2028, and most of the top wines will want several years beyond that before drinking. That said, several estates—particularly on the Right Bank—produced wines that should be approachable earlier than their structure suggests.

How do I buy 2025 Bordeaux through K&L?

K&L offers 2025 futures in both single bottles and original wood cases across a wide range of estates and formats. Orders can be placed through our website or with our Customer Service team. Requests for allocated wines can be communicated at that time as well. Our pricing includes any applicable tariffs—no additional charges at delivery.

Browse all 2025 Bordeaux futures at klwines.com →

Still have questions? Contact our team directly or visit klwines.com to browse our full 2025 Bordeaux futures selection.

- Tom Zacharia, Vice President of Strategic Growth & Partnerships