Every year, nature writes a new chapter in the history of Champagne. Yet the 2025 harvest will be remembered as a year of historically sunny weather. For lovers of exceptional sparkling wines, 2025 is already shaping up to be a year marked by rare aromatic purity and naturally limited yields.
For Champagne Marquis de Joncry, whose philosophy is rooted in showcasing terroirs and consistent flavor, the 2025 harvest was an opportunity to showcase the art of winemaking in the face of the vagaries of an extraordinary climate.
The first notable feature of the 2025 harvest is the smooth progression of the vine’s growth cycle. For the first time in five years, the vineyard was spared from devastating spring frosts. Thanks to groundwater levels ideally replenished by winter rains, the vines began their growth under the best possible conditions.
It was in the height of summer that Champagne exceptional territory. The year 2025 stood out as one of the three hottest and sunniest seasons of the century, alongside 2018 and 2020. This abundant sunshine caused a dramatic acceleration in the ripening of the grapes, reducing the traditional 100-day gap between flowering and harvest to around 83 days.
To preserve the freshness essential to great champagnes, swift action was required. The first pruning shears were thus put to work as early as August 20, a particularly early harvest date that required meticulous planning.
The hot, dry summer swept away all traces of moisture, resulting in excellent to very satisfactory vine health, with very little disease pressure. This allowed the winemakers to harvest perfectly clean bunches that required almost no sorting during the harvest.
However, the heat has produced some very unique grapes:
While some vintages call for the creation of vintage cuvées, Champagne Marquis de Joncry philosophyMarquis de Joncry on the pursuit of consistency and harmony through the art of Brut .
The yield for the 2025 vintage across the AOC is projected to be around 9,000 kg/ha.
Because a great champagne also the result of a human endeavor, the scorching heat of August required major adjustments in the vineyard.
To preserve the freshness of the grapes and ensure the well-being of the teams, harvesting was scheduled for the coolest hours of the morning. Additionally, the use of light-colored harvest crates can help limit the grapes’ temperature rise, thereby preventing premature oxidation of the aromas before pressing.
Through this respect for the craft, the product, and the people who shape every bottle, the 2025 harvest promises to be a milestone. It proves once again that when technical rigor is combined with a passion for the terroir, nature offers its very best.
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