In Ludes, at the heart of the Montagne de Reims, Maison Canard-Duchêne has just completed another winegrowing season. A defining moment in the vine’s cycle, harvest time marks the culmination of a year of meticulous care—where tradition, precision, and savoir-faire converge. From vineyard to sparkling bubbles, let’s look back at the 2025 harvest, one destined to be remembered.
A typical harvest calendar in Champagne
In Champagne, harvest dates are closely linked to weather conditions, vineyard location, and grape ripeness. Typically, harvest begins around one hundred days after flowering—when grapes reach optimal maturity—though each vintage brings its own nuances. In 2025, the cycle was relatively short, with flowering around June 5 and picking starting as early as August 20.
Dates also vary by grape variety, allowing each parcel to be harvested at its peak and ensuring the harmony of future blends at the Maison.
The 2025 Growing Season
After a turbulent 2024 marked by climatic extremes, 2025 unfolded under much calmer skies. For the first time in five years, spring frost caused no damage. Abundant winter rainfall replenished groundwater reserves, ensuring excellent vine hydration. The vineyard stood resilient through a hot, dry spring and summer.
Flowering, from late May to June 10, progressed smoothly. Compact, healthy clusters promised great potential. Harvest began at the end of August, confirming expectations.
At Canard-Duchêne, the harvest followed this positive trend: outstanding Pinot Noirs and Chardonnays, with carefully selected Meuniers.
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Harvest: A Defining Moment in Champagne
Beyond the technical aspect, the 2025 harvest was once again a deeply human and cultural event. For Maison Canard-Duchêne, it embodies shared values, generational transmission, and teamwork. Every cluster harvested carries the passion of men and women who, year after year, contribute to the creation of this unique wine.
From Grapes to Champagne: The First Steps
After gentle pressing, the juices from the 2025 harvest are now fermenting, beginning their transformation from grape to wine. Known as “vins clairs” or still wines, they will rest in the cellar until spring.
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In Champagne, harvest is more than just the end of a cycle—it symbolizes the fruition of painstaking work, the expression of terroir, and the mastery of ancestral expertise.
This essential stage is part of an uncompromising pursuit of excellence, with one ultimate goal: crafting Champagnes that sparkle far beyond our borders.
The 2025 harvest, marked by favorable weather and grapes of remarkable quality, promises to deliver an exceptional vintage.
