A promising start to the year:

In the Languedoc region, the 2025 vintage began under the auspices of a more typical year with little frost (except in the east of the Gard region). During March, the vineyard experienced below-average seasonal temperatures, which delayed bud break and safeguarded a significant portion of the crop. The fairly regular rainfall has largely replenished the water tables. These weather conditions have therefore promoted good plant growth.

The warming weather observed from May onwards, combined with good soil moisture reserves, helped to stimulate flowering.

It was not an easy season for the vineyard either: the vigor observed and regular rainfall maintained constant pressure from fungal diseases, which our winegrowers had to contend with in order to maintain good overall health.

A summer like a regular seesaw in Languedoc Roussillon:

The arrival of summer was marked by the first signs of what would ultimately prove to be an unusual vintage.
Indeed, an early heatwave struck the region’s vineyards at the end of June, and in hindsight, it likely had an impact on the yields observed at the end of the season.
The delay was later made up for, and, despite several stormy episodes in July — which had become rare in recent years — an early vintage began to take shape.

The events of August left a lasting impression due to their intensity.

The first, unquestionably, were the wildfires in the Aude region, which destroyed more than 17,000 hectares and profoundly transformed the landscape of the Corbières area. Fortunately, our partner winegrowers in this area were only slightly affected.

Around mid-August, the entire region was hit by an intense heatwave. This event accelerated the ripening of the earliest grape varieties — particularly the whites — and had a significant impact on the overall harvest volume.

Along the coastal zones, our partner growers harvested most of the early grape varieties (Muscat and Sauvignon) before August 15. All IGP whites, the first rosés, and early-ripening reds (Pinot and Merlot) were then picked up to around August 25.

The end of the month proved more contrasted from one department to another. The areas of Pic Saint-Loup and the Piedmont foothills received more rainfall than the southern part of the region.

September alternated between rain and sunshine, allowing the hillside and AOC plots to reach full maturity — a promising sign for the wines in the cellar.

Lower yields, but quality guaranteed:

The first tastings reveal a vintage full of promise.

The early-harvested whites have retained their freshness and the lively typicity so characteristic of the region. The rounder, “reserve-style” profiles are now beginning to express their full potential after two months of ageing.

As for the reds, the lower yields have favored concentration. Gentle extractions have given birth to generous, full-bodied wines with remarkable depth.

Conclusion :

The 2025 vintage in Languedoc-Roussillon stands in line with recent years marked by climatic challenges. Between repeated heatwaves, localized storms, devastating fires, and constant sanitary vigilance, winegrowers once again faced a vineyard put to the test.

Although overall yields are down, the first tastings point toward a promising vintage.

Beyond the figures, this vintage reminds us that the true strength of the Languedoc vineyard lies in the perseverance and unwavering dedication of its passionate winegrowers — ever determined to reveal the very best of their terroir.