After a difficult 2024, marked by spring frost in Brugairolles and drought in the Pyrénées-Orientales and La Livinière, the 2025 vintage promises to be a great reward for the estate’s team.

The year saw slightly more rainfall, particularly at key moments in the vegetative development of the vines. This rainfall, which came at just the right timeafter the heatwaves at the end of June and beginning of July, gave the vines a new lease of life and vigour. The rains at the end of August, after a period of intense heat and drought, were particularly beneficial for the ripening of the grapes.

Significant work was carried out in the vineyard to protect the grapes from the sun, particularly through targeted leaf removal on late-ripening plots, thus ensuring a balance between exposure and preservation of berry quality.

Yields are returning to normal for the estate this year, after a historically low harvest in 2024. The harvest began on 22 August and ended on 6 October, lasting around 45 days with few interruptions. For example, the first Syrah grapes were harvested on 26 August and the last on 4 October, a six-week gap for the same grape variety — reflecting a wide variety of maturities and aromatic profiles depending on the terroir.

The first juices show great promise: the wines are distinguished by their beautiful balance, combining aromatic freshness, full maturity and moderate alcohol levels. This is a rare combination in an increasingly demanding climate, which suggests a harmonious and elegant vintage.

The parcels for Chemin de Moscou 2025 will now move on to the ageing phase in various containers: barrels, casks, jars and eggs. The profile is taking shape and looks very promising and balanced. The 2025 vintage is a very promising and balanced one.

See you in two years!

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