Vintages New Release Collection – August 2, 2025

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FRANCE – RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU LES TOURELLES 2020 AC Bordeaux (Jean Darriet, prop.-vitic.)

LANGUEDOC FAMILLE FABRE PIROUETTE EN MINERVOIS 2022 AC

This blend of Syrah and Cinsault comes from 19-year-old vines and is aged for 12 months in concrete and a further year in bottle. It’s silky, luscious, and brimming with red fruit, lifted herbs, and gentle earth notes. A great wine for summer entertaining. Fire up the grill and have some fun with the pairings. Full-bodied & Smooth 43523 (XD) 750 ml $13.95 2 4 Organic product

(Translated from the French) Attractive, deep and youthful red colour. The somewhat concentrated nose evokes stone fruit. The equally aromatic palate shows a slight firmness but remains balanced and fruity. A traditional profile. Score: Gold (gilbert gaillard.com, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 426247 (XD) 750 ml $17.85 2

BEAUJOLAIS JAFFELIN BROUILLY 2023 AC

RHÔNE AMÉDÉE SANS SOUFRE AJOUTÉ LUBERON 2023 AP This is a rich, complex gem from the Southern Rhône. There’s layered blueberry, raspberry, earth, spice and caramel, with a fresh, food-friendly acidity. Try it with hamburgers or baked red-lentil falafel. Medium-bodied & Fruity 43529 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2 4 Organic product

This Brouilly has sharp, intensely defined cherry and blackcurrant notes. The concentration is great and the finish long and satisfying. The structure and presence make this an excellent food wine. Try it with salmon, grilled pork, or a vegetarian roast. This engaging Beaujolais cru will drink through 2028. Light-bodied & Fruity 42030 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2

BURGUNDY LABOURÉ-ROI BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2023 AP

J. VIDAL-FLEURY CAIRANNE 2022 AP

A fruity, firm and slightly rustic blend of grenache, syrah and mourvedre. Plenty of blackberries, dried herbs, bark and some undergrowth. Medium- bodied with firm tannins. Juicy center palate with a solid frame following through and a clean finish. Drink now [to 2030]. Score: 89 (jamessuckling.com, April 8, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 43528 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

There’s a lot to like here. There are marked earth and spice notes, but it’s the crunchy strawberry and black cherry flavours that deliciously take the lead. Balanced, with a long, elegant finish, this wine will continue to evolve through 2029+. [Concours des Burgondia did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours des Burgondia, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45410 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2

SATURDAY, AUGUST 2, 2025 VINTAGES 35