Vintages New Release Collection – August 16, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D BURGUNDY JOSEPH DROUHIN DROUHIN- VAUDON CHABLIS 2022 AC, sustainable

RHÔNE ALLÉNO & CHAPOUTIER CROIX DE CHABOT SAINT-JOSEPH BLANC 2023 AC

Made from 100% Marsanne grown on 30-year-old vines, this is powerful while delicately floral, with juicy peach along with complex saline and smoky mineral tones. Drink through 2028. Full-bodied & Rich 43784 (XD) 750 ml $39.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

The northernmost region of Burgundy, Chablis is known for crisp, sleek wines that express the mineral character of the region’s ancient fossil-rich soils. This sustainably made wine is reminiscent of lemon and grapefruit and exhibits classic Chablis minerality. Savour with oysters or lightly seared scallops. Light & Crisp 284026 (XD) 750 ml $35.95 2

BUTINAGES COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES BLANC 2023 AP, sustainable (Famille Gassier, Château de Nages) This blend of Grenache Blanc and Roussanne has plenty of the region’s hedonistic soul. It’s expressive and lively, with notable aromatic power, nice weight in the mouth, and white floral tones atop apricot, peach, citrus and a refined saline minerality. This will be wonderful tonight with ham or chicken, but will continue to evolve through 2028. Full-bodied & Rich 20906 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 4 Organic product

LANGUEDOC RICHEMER VIOGNIER 2024 IGP Pays d’Oc

Grown in the South of France, this is a particularly rich and robust take on French Viognier. Gorgeously aromatic, it offers notes of honeysuckle, peach and dried apricot. Serve lightly chilled with carnitas or grilled pork sausages. Aromatic & Flavourful 45456 (XD) 750 ml $14.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

FRANCE – RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU LA BRIDANE SAINT-JULIEN 2022 AC

LOIRE VALLÉE LOIRE TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 AP

The Touraine vineyards in the Cher River valley are located on hillsides with flinty clay soil and on slopes with siliceous soil and clay subsoil, where the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety expresses all its subtle complexity. This wine delivers lively citrus and tropical fruit and will pair nicely with garden salads featuring goat cheese, or with grilled seafood. Aromatic & Flavourful 38011 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1

92-94 Barrel sample. A ripe, spicy wine, this is full of black fruits. It is an open wine with generous, integrated tannins. Score: 93 (Roger Voss, Wine

Enthusiast , Nov. 2, 2023) Medium-bodied & Fruity 43909 (XD) 750 ml

$66.95 2

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46 VINTAGES SATURDAY, AUGUST 16, 2025