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    4
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    from 2029
  • Food Pairing

Food Pairing

rib Eye Steaks with Demi-Glace and White Bean Purée

Top vintages From 1921 to 2025

2016 ›  93 Tb
2025 ›  91 Tb
2022 ›  90 Tb
1921 ›  89 Tb
Average 90.92 Tb
Red wine, Château de Ricaud 2025
Château de Ricaud 2025,
Château de Ricaud, Bordeaux,
France, Red wine
  • Users

    92p
  • Pros

    91p
  • Fine

    92p
  • Users

    92p
  • Pros

    91p
  • Fine

    92p

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The Story

The estate’s history stretches back to the 15th century, but its winemaking prestige took shape in 1872 when wealthy landowner William Wells built the striking neo-Gothic château that stands today. For over a century, the property was world-famous almost exclusively for its sweet botrytized wines from the neighboring Loupiac appellation. 

The Modern Red Wine Renaissance

The modern narrative for the red wines began with two pivotal change...

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Wine Information

The 2025 vintage of Château de Ricaud marks a definitive, structural evolution for the historic Cadillac Côtes de Bordeaux estate. Historically recognized for its Merlot-dominant blends, the 2025 Grand Vin proudly shifts its identity toward a Cabernet-led style. Backed by the viticultural expertise of Maison Dourthe, this vintage captures the density, precision, and aromatic purity that defined Bordeaux's exceptional 2025 growing season.

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Vintage 2025

The Bordeaux 2025 vintage is generating massive excitement across the wine world, following its official reveal at the April 2026 En Primeur tastings. Critics and merchants widely praise it as a highly successful, contemporary vintage shaped by an unusual but highly effective growing season.

The year began with a cool, rain-heavy spring, but completely pivoted into a hot, exceptionally dry summer. The ultimate saving grace arrived during Au...

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Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Elegant nose with ripe fruit, blackcurrants and blackberries, mild spices and subtle oak. On the palate well balanced with juicy fruit, mild spices and subtle oak, very good length.

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Origin

Cadillac, Bordeaux

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Château de Ricaud blanc

Inside Information

While its refined tannins make it approachable after a few years in the cellar, the 2025 Château de Ricaud is built to evolve beautifully over the next 8 to 12 years. To fully unlock its complex aromatic profile, serve it at 16–18°C (60–64°F) alongside roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, or aged hard cheeses.

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