One of my favourite wines in 2025 is this Chinon called Ampoule from Bertrand & Vincent Marchesseau – and because their Poids Plume 2024 impressed me just as much, I’m gonna name them as one of my favourite producers of 2025 as well. All their wines are organic and well made in a lovely, pure style showing typicity and freshness. They are a pure joy to drink.

Cabernet franc from the Loire Valley is rarely green these days, but how do they keep alcohol levels down? This red at 12,5% ABV has an optimal ripeness, and actually every detail about it is just right. The nose is pretty, bright, full of berry fruits and varietal spicy notes; it’s linear on the palate, medium-bodied and tight. Lovely, slightly chewy tannins in the finish. It’s a textbook Chinon, yet quite interestingly it has a bit of a Burgundy feel to it, making it even more captivating. Beautiful wine, I love it, 90 points. Drink now, stockist is vinatis.com, great value for 13,36€.