Wine-Searcher: Best Bordeaux Wines of 2025

When it comes to Bordeaux, the old adage "the more things change, the more they stay the same" has never felt more accurate.

The best Bordeaux wines of 2025 are—drumroll please—the same as 2024. Not one new entry made the list, despite the allure of upstart garagistes, cutting-edge micro-négociants, or crisp white curveballs. Instead, the Bordeaux elite continue to dominate, reminding us that prestige, history, and consistent quality still reign supreme, even in uncertain economic times.

A Familiar Cast of Greatness

All five of Bordeaux’s First Growths have once again secured their spots in the top 10, joined by the perennial Pomerol powerhouse Petrus, the iconic Château d’Yquem from Sauternes, and a smattering of high-performers from Saint-Émilion and Pauillac. What has shifted, however, is their order in the ranking—and, crucially, their price points.

Across the board, prices have fallen slightly. Whether this is a result of global financial pressure, slower wine sales, or shifting market psychology is anyone's guess. But one thing is clear: Bordeaux, long considered untouchable in both pricing and prestige, is feeling the ripple effects of broader economic tightening.

The Top 10 Bordeaux Wines of 2025 by Wine-Searcher

1. Château Lafite Rothschild

• Score: 96
• Price: USD 887 (down from USD 942)
• Back on top, Lafite proves its enduring magnetism even amid shifting demand.

2. Château Mouton Rothschild

• Score: 97 (up from 96)
• Price: USD 699 (down from USD 729)
• Price down, score up—Mouton is quietly thriving.

3. Château Latour

• Score: 96
• Price: USD 767 (down from USD 794)
• Steady and climbing in popularity with a consistent quality curve.

4. Château Margaux

• Score: 97 (up from 96)
• Price: USD 741 (down from USD 768)
• A small score boost adds to Margaux’s ongoing appeal.

5. Petrus

• Score: 97 (up from 96)
• Price: USD 4155 (down from USD 4254)
• Still commanding eye-watering prices, but maintaining its mystique.

6. Château d’Yquem

• Score: 96
• Price: USD 469 (down from USD 474)
• The compulsory sweet wine on the list and the only non-red.

7. Château Haut-Brion

• Score: 96
• Price: USD 628 (down from USD 646)
• Quiet consistency from Pessac-Léognan’s pride and joy.

8. Château Pontet-Canet

• Score: 95
• Price: USD 133 (down from USD 139)
• Most affordable of the bunch and a solid value performer.

9. Château Cheval Blanc

• Score: 97 (up from 96)
• Price: USD 743 (down from USD 763)
• Up in rank and score—a vintage star from Saint-Émilion.

10. Château Lynch-Bages

• Score: 94
• Price: USD 165 (down from USD 171)
• Holding steady in both value and reputation.

So, What Does It All Mean?

While Bordeaux’s elite producers maintain their grip on prestige, the steady price drops are a sign of shifting tides. The glitz of Lafite and Mouton may still dazzle, but Pontet-Canet and Lynch-Bages hint at a growing appreciation for value within the hallowed region. The wines are still exquisite, the critics still in awe, but buyers may now find themselves with slightly more room to maneuver.

As the global fine wine market adjusts to new realities, one thing’s certain: Bordeaux’s grande dames aren’t going anywhere. But for the savvy collector or aspirational enthusiast, 2025 might just be the perfect time to buy in.

Source: Wine-Searcher