2025: A demanding and distinctive vintage

As we begin tasting the still wines, it is time to share an update on the growing season and our first impressions of the 2025 vintage. A year of contrasts, at times demanding, marked by precision and the unwavering commitment of our teams at every stage.

While the season proved generally calm from a sanitary point of view, it nonetheless required vigilance and consistency. “We were able to manage the vines without any significant disease pressure, which is always a favourable context,” observes Alexandre Dos Santos, Estate Director at Louis Bouillot.

The summer brought with it several heatwaves that affected the entire vineyard. They concentrated the berries and encouraged excellent ripeness, though they also reduced juice volumes. September rains then accelerated the pace of the harvest.

“The variability in ripening from one plot to another called for daily attention: observing, tasting, retasting, analysing… The team’s experience truly made the difference in picking each parcel at its optimum,” adds Alexandre Dos Santos.

Frédéric Brand, winemaker and oenologist at Maison Louis Bouillot, sums it up: “This 2025 vintage is both demanding and distinctive. A truly technical year!” The first juices, from grapes picked after the final heatwave, showed density, structure and fine ripeness, with acidity still intact. Then came abundant rainfall halfway through the harvest, which changed the game: the berries swelled with water, giving lighter profiles, perfectly suited to the style sought for Crémant.

“It was necessary to finely adjust pressing and decide on a case-by-case basis whether to carry out malolactic fermentation, in order to preserve freshness and elegance,” explains Frédéric Brand. Towards the end of the campaign, particular care was taken with settling and juice clarity to ensure aromatic purity.

The result looks promising: a wide range of wines with distinct personalities and complexity, offering exciting prospects for blending.