Tour de Vin 2025 🇫🇷
As the 2025 Tour de France snakes through vineyards, valleys, and soaring mountain roads, there's no better time to experience France through two of its greatest passions: cycling and wine. This year, we’ve teamed up with the trailblazing crew at Top Cuvée—London’s cult favourite for natural wines and good vibes—to curate the perfect pour for every stage of the Tour.
And as always, to make the experience even more memorable, we've released a limited edition souvenir t-shirt to complement the wine pairing journey.
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From refreshing pét nats to rustic reds and alpine whites, each wine has been handpicked to reflect the spirit and terroir of the day’s ride. Whether you’re watching from the sidelines, hosting a viewing party, or just like getting smashed, this guide will take your Tour experience to the next level. Think of it as your unofficial sommelier’s map of the race.
So grab a glass, follow the breakaway, and let Top Cuvée guide you through 21 stages of sips, spins, and seriously good bottles. Santé—and allez, allez, allez!
🚴 Stage 1 | Lille Métropole – Lille Métropole
Wine: Top Cuvée House Red
Why: Kicking off in Lille? Pop open this juicy Gamay from Beaujolais. It's like a warm-up lap for your taste buds—light, lively, and ready to race.
🌊 Stage 2 | Lauwin-Planque – Boulogne-sur-Mer
Wine: Doom Juice Fizz
Why: As the peloton heads towards the coast, this sparkling Shiraz brings the seaside vibes. Bubbly, bold, and a bit rebellious—just like the sprinters eyeing the finish line.
🏖 Stage 3 | Valenciennes – Dunkirk
Wine: Puro Lambrusco Salamino
Why: Flat terrain calls for a wine that's anything but. This Lambrusco is fizzy, fun, and ready to party—much like the fans lining the route.
🏰 Stage 4 | Amiens – Rouen
Wine: Stefanago Mischiabacche Bianco
Why: Rolling through historic towns? Sip on this Italian white that's as crisp and charming as the architecture passing by.
🕰 Stage 5 | Caen – Caen (Time Trial)
Wine: Top Cuvée House White
Why: Time trials are all about precision. This Arinto Blanco from Lisboa delivers zesty citrus notes with pinpoint accuracy.
🖼 Stage 6 | Bayeux – Vire Normandy
Wine: Top Cuvée House Orange
Why: Art meets adventure. This skin-contact Semillon is as textured and intriguing as the Bayeux Tapestry itself.
🌄 Stage 7 | Saint-Malo – Mûr-de-Bretagne
Wine: Top Cuvée House Rosé
Why: From coastal breezes to inland climbs, this Carignan-Syrah blend is your versatile
companion—light, bright, and ready for any terrain.
🧀 Stage 8 | Saint-Méen-le-Grand – Laval
Wine: Good Day Pet Nat
Why: A blend of Pinot Noir, Rondo, Phoenix, and Seyval, this pet nat is as eclectic and exciting as the stage itself.
🍇 Stage 9 | Chinon – Châteauroux
Wine: RAB Chinon Cabernet Franc
Why: Straight from the Loire Valley, this red is earthy, elegant, and a nod to the region's vinous heritage.
⛰️ Stage 10 | Ennezat – Le Mont-Dore
Wine: Top Kuvée 2022
Why: A unique blend capturing the essence of volcanic soils, with minerality and structure that mirror the mountainous terrain.
🛌 Rest Day 1 | Toulouse
Wine: Italo Disco Tuscan Vino Rosso
Why: Rest days are for dancing... or at least sipping something that makes you want to. This Italian red brings the groove.
🏙 Stage 11 | Toulouse – Toulouse
Wine: Ode à la Vie Sparkling
Why: A loop around the city deserves bubbles. This Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir blend is effervescent and elegant.
🏔 Stage 12 | Auch – Hautacam
Wine: Extralucide Cinsault
Why: Climbing the Pyrenees? This wine offers depth and complexity to match the ascent.
Stage 13 | Loudenvielle – Peyragudes
Wine: Savigny-les-Beaune, "Les Saucours", Chardonnay
Why: Rich and full-bodied, this Chardonnay is the reward after a gruelling climb.
🏞 Stage 14 | Pau – Luchon-Superbagnères
Wine: Fränkie Blue Eyes Magnum, Blaufränkisch
Why: Double the bottle, double the fun. Perfect for sharing as the peloton conquers the mountains.
🏰 Stage 15 | Muret – Carcassonne
Wine: House Vermouth
Why: A fortified wine for a fortified city. Sip it straight or mix up a cocktail to toast the medieval marvels.
🛌 Rest Day 2 | Montpellier
Wine: Natural Wine Survival Pack
Why: A curated selection to explore during your downtime. Variety is the spice of rest days.
🌬 Stage 16 | Montpellier – Mont Ventoux
Wine: Doom Juice Bundle
Why: Tackle the "Giant of Provence" with a bundle that's as bold and varied as the ascent itself.
🍑 Stage 17 | Bollène – Valence
Wine: Ode à la Vie Magnum
Why: A magnum of sparkling joy to celebrate the penultimate flat stage before the Alps.
🏔 Stage 18 | Vif – Courchevel Col de la Loze
Wine: Sauvignon By Beynat
Why: Refined and elegant, this wine matches the sophistication of the Alpine ascent.
Stage 19 | Albertville – La Plagne
Wine: Souvenir, Souvignier Gris
Why: An intriguing, unique and exciting blend. You’ll need all the juice to make it through the challenging climbs in the heart of the Alps.
🧀 Stage 20 | Nantua – Pontarlier
Wine: Los Conejos Malditos Blanco
Why: 🧀 Gliding through cheese country? Pair the local funk with this complex, intriguing blend. It’s nearly party time!
🎉 Stage 21 | Mantes-la-Ville – Paris
Wine: Ode à la Vie Sparkling Magnum
Why: 🥂 The Champs-Élysées deserves a showstopper. Pop this magnum of joy, raise a glass, and toast to surviving the most stylish Grand Tour ever.
