▻ 2025 Wines of the Year
With Jane Anson and Sarah Kemp
Episode Summary:-
Jane Anson and Sarah Kemp each pick their top 8 wines of the year, and find they have a couple in common. Jane points out that they have shared some great moments on The Connoisseur Week in Bordeaux and Tuscany, as well as at dinners during En Primeur week, so it’s not surprising. Some of the wines they pick are wine legends, but others are remarkably affordable and under £25.
Jane has posted her 50 top wines of the year on her website, www.janeanson.com and Sarah recommends that anyone without a subscription should sign up now. However, for this podcast, Jane has limited herself to eight. Jane’s full tasting notes are on her site and Sarah’s are in “Wines Worth Talking About” on this site.
Sarah’s top 8:
Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac Léognan 2005
Château Bélair-Monange, St Emilion 2022
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri 1990
Cantina Terlano Rarity Pinot Bianco 2010
Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2024
Château Ausone, 1er Grand Cru Classé 1961
Mazzei Castello di Fonterutoli “Concerto” 2021
Château Haut-Bailly, Pessac-Légonan 2008
Jane’s top 8:
Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac Bordeaux 1945 & 2013
Château Giscours, Margaux, Bordeaux 2017
Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido, Bolgheri Sassicaia 1990
Clos Puy Arnaud, Castillon 2022
Les Champs Libre Bordeaux Blanc 2020
Antinori Guado al Tasso Vermentino 2024
Château Figeac 2015 & Petit Figeac 2018
Bodegas Riojanas Rioja Viña Albina 1964
John Stimpfig talks to Axel Heinz, who caused shockwaves last year when he left Ornellaia and Masseto to head back to Bordeaux to run Château Lascombes.