The Top Wines of the Year, Chosen by You
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At Wickhams, we taste plenty of wines — but nothing tells us more about what really works than what our customers actually buy. For 2025, we’ve pulled together a list of the top wines of the year based entirely on customer purchases. These aren’t editor picks or critic scores — these are the bottles that flew off the shelves, came back for repeat orders, and became real favourites at the table.
Whether you’re looking for a wine for dinner, gifts, or just an everyday treat, this list highlights what people really enjoyed in 2025 - ready on to discover our top wines of the year!
The Top Red Wines of the Year
Domaine Bel Avenir Beaujolais Nouveau 2025
The 2025 Beaujolais Nouveau from Domaine Bel Avenir was a firm customer favourite, placing #1 in our top wines of the year line up. Fruity, juicy, and light, it’s perfect for casual lunches, weekend gatherings, or simply a glass with charcuterie. Its cherry and raspberry notes, combined with a gentle structure, make it approachable for all palates.
Beaujolais Nouveau 2025, Domaine Bel Avenir
£14.00
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Primitivo di Salento Organic Doppio Passo 2024, Puglia
A rich, juicy red from Southern Italy, Primitivo di Salento Organic Doppio Passo 2024, Puglia was a winter favourite among customers in 2025. Its ripe berry and spice flavours pair perfectly with roasted meats, stews, or pasta dishes with rich tomato sauces. Bold yet approachable, it’s a wine that keeps people coming back for more.
Primitivo di Salento Organic Doppio Passo 2024, Puglia
£15.50
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Château La Croix du Duc 2022, Bordeaux
This approachable Bordeaux red, Château La Croix du Duc 2022, offers soft cassis, dark cherry, and subtle spice. Customers loved it for everyday drinking as well as for dinner parties, pairing perfectly with roast meats, hearty stews, and cheese boards.
Château La Croix du Duc Bordeaux 2022
£13.50
Château La Croix du Duc Bordeaux 2022 is a supple, fruit-forward red from the Lussac‑Saint‑Émilion appellation, one of the celebrated satellite regions of Bordeaux’s Right...… read more
The Top White Wines of the Year
Connoisseur Le Cheval Marin 2024, Gascony
One of the most purchased whites of 2025, Connoisseur Le Cheval Marin 2024, Gascony blends Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Gros Manseng to deliver citrus, stone fruit, and a subtle minerality. Its lively, balanced profile makes it a go-to for grilled goat’s cheese salad, pan-fried salmon, or light risottos.
Connoisseur Le Cheval Marin 2024, Gascony
£11.00
"Le Cheval Marin" - translates as The Sea Horse - it is winemaker Elizabeth Prataviera's signature blend from the best, selected parcels of the Haut-Marin...… read more
Picpoul de Pinet “Soleil” 2023, Languedoc
Bright, zesty, and refreshing, Picpoul de Pinet “Soleil” 2023, Languedoc delivers crisp lemon and lime flavours with a saline finish. Customers repeatedly bought it as a seafood favourite — perfect with oysters, shellfish, or summer salads. Its vibrancy and drinkability make it one of the standout whites of the year.
Picpoul de Pinet "Soleil" 2023, Languedoc
£13.50
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Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio, Trentino
Classic Italian elegance shines in Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio, Trentino, a crisp, floral white with orchard fruit character and a clean finish. Customers loved its versatility — pairing beautifully with seafood risottos, baked fish, white meats, or creamy pasta dishes. Its popularity reflects why Pinot Grigio remains a crowd-pleaser.
Bottega Vinai Pinot Grigio, Trentino
£14.50
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The Top Rosé Wines of the Year
Les Calanques Bleues Organic Rosé 2024, Provence
This organic Provence rosé was a standout for 2024 — pale, fresh, and perfectly balanced. Customers loved its elegance and approachability, making it one of the top-selling rosés of the year. Ideal for garden sipping, light lunches, or summer gatherings, it quickly became a repeat purchase for many.
Louis Alix "Les Calanques Bleues" Rosé 2024, Côtes de Provence (Organic)
£16.50
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Piquepoul Rosé Foncalieu 2024, Languedoc
Although lighter in style, Piquepoul Rosé Foncalieu 2024, Languedoc remained popular with customers. Crisp citrus, strawberry, and floral notes make it perfect for picnics, casual meals, or summer entertaining. It's piquepoul, but not as you know it!
Piquepoul Rosé Foncalieu 2024, Languedoc
£14.50
A pale pink in colour, this Piquepoul rosé has a delicate nose of cherry blossom, strawberries and peaches. The palate is wonderfully fresh with summer...… read more
The Top Sparkling Wines of the Year
Huxbear Classic Sparkling, Devon
One of the most purchased sparkling wines of 2025, Huxbear Classic Sparkling, Devon showcases the best of English fizz. Made at Huxbear Vineyard in the Teign Valley, this wine is crafted from a classic blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier using traditional bottle fermentation. Its fine, persistent bubbles and fresh notes of green apples, hints of pineapple and a touch of biscuit make it perfect for celebrations, brunches, or simply elevating a mid‑week meal.
Huxbear Classic Sparkling, Devon
£26.50
As a sparkling wine producing nation, we are bringing our "A" game right now, often beating Champagne in competition and blind tastings. In places, the...… read more
Why These Wines Sold the Most
Looking at customer purchases in 2025, some clear trends emerge:
- Approachable styles dominate: People want wines they can enjoy every day.
- Balanced value: Quality and price matter — all these wines hit the sweet spot.
- Food-friendly profiles: Whites, light reds, and rosés that work across meals were most popular.
- Story and provenance: Customers are drawn to wines with character — family estates, small producers, or unique grape varieties.
These are the bottles real drinkers chose — not what critics rated.
Tips for Enjoying These Customer Favourites
- Red wines: Serve slightly cool (16–18°C) to highlight fruit flavours. Ideal with roast beef, lamb, or cheese boards.
- White wines: Chill lightly to preserve freshness. Great with seafood, white meat, or creamy pasta.
- Rosé wines: Best served cold. Perfect for casual meals, picnics, or summer drinking.
- Sparkling wines: Always chilled — great for brunches, celebrations, or just lifting your mood.
Where to Get These Top Wines of the Year
All these wines are available at Wickhams Wine. You can buy individual bottles or try curated selections like the World’s Favourite Wine Selection. (View selection)
Gift options? Check out our wine gifts or mixed cases — many include these customer favourites, beautifully packaged.
Final Thoughts
The top wines of the year are defined not by scores or critics, but by what our customers actually enjoyed. From lively Beaujolais Nouveau to crisp Pinot Grigio and sparkling English fizz, 2025 was a year of favourites returning, surprises emerging, and countless memorable glasses shared.
Let customer favourites guide your next bottle choice — these are the wines people really love at the table.
