Vintages New Release Collection – December 20, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D LANGUEDOC AUBERT & MATHIEU MARIE ANTOINETTE CORBIÈRES 2023 AOP

FAMILLE PERRIN LES CHRISTINS VACQUEYRAS 2022 AOC

From the family that crafts the iconic Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Les Christins is always perfumed and appealing, capturing the vitality and intensity of Vacqueyras without sacrificing balance or approachability. It’s a ripe, juicy wine, with mixed dark fruit, cherry, garrigue, spice, and a long finish. This is drinking beautifully now and has the potential to last into the early 2030s. Full-bodied & Smooth 973453 (XD) 750 ml $25.95 2

This wine is from Aubert & Mathieu’s Terroir Series, which explores the best vineyards in a given region in order to highlight each area’s distinct voice. The Marie Antoinette offers an organic vision of Corbières, with generous red fruit, plum, lifted herbs, spice and toast. Structured and balanced, this is a refined, approachable food wine perfect for meat and vegetarian main courses. Full-bodied & Smooth 25811 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 4 Organic product

RHÔNE CHÂTEAU SIXTINE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2022 AOC (Vignobles Diffonty)

SOUTHWEST PLAIMONT LES VIEILLES VIGNES SAINT MONT 2019 AOP

... 54% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 16% Mourvèdre ... a terrific wine in the vintage that shows the sunny, upfront style of the year yet brings ample density and depth. Ripe black cherries, blackberries, roasted herbs, leather, and peppery nuances define the aromatics, and it’s medium to full-bodied, has a great mid-palate, ripe, polished tannins, and a great finish. [Enjoy into early 2030s, but has the potential to go much longer.] Score: 94 (jebdunnuck.com, Oct. 29, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 740639 (XD) 750 ml $64.95 2

A firm and chewy tannat with dark berries, roasted meat and bark on the nose following through to a full body with firm tannins. Ample with structure and a lift of spices and herbs at the edges. Drink or hold [through 2030+]. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.

com, Jan. 4, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 10316

$19.95 2

(XD) 750 ml

GERMANY – WHITE WINE PFALZ ERNST LOOSEN VILLA WOLF CHARDONNAY 2023 Qualitätswein

DOMAINE DES LAURIBERT TRUFFIÈRES VISAN CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2023 AOC 80% Syrah, 20% Grenache. Lovely peppery Syrah spice and tapenade on the nose. Smooth, concentrated black fruits on the palate, finishing with good vibrancy. Score: 92 (Decanter World

Ernst Loosen has been crafting fine wines in the Pfalz region since 1996. One of his principal objectives was restoring the reputation of the historic J.L. Wolf estate, which was founded in 1756. Sourced from vines grown in sandy loam soils, this stylish Chardonnay is bright, fresh and lively with an authentic Pfalz character. Food-friendly and versatile. Full-bodied & Rich 45011 (D) 750 ml $18.95 2

Wine Awards, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 47915

$23.95 2

(XD) 750 ml

38 VINTAGES SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2025