Vintages New Release Collection – January 24, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE ¡ WHITE WINE CONT’D LOIRE DARRAGON LES TUFFES DRY VOUVRAY CHENIN BLANC 2023 AOC

CHÂTEAU VIEUX CHEVROL LALANDE DE POMEROL 2022 AOC (Famille Champseix)

A blend of 80% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, the 2022 Vieux Chevrol possesses a gourmand, lively bouquet of flowers, dark cherries and cassis. Medium to full-bodied, round and sappy, it’s enrobing with a charming, fresh mid-palate and a lively finish with notes of mulberries and cassis. Perfectly crafted, there is no reason to wait. Drink date: 2025‹2030. Score: 90 (Yohan Castaing, robertparker.com, March 6, 2025)

This wine has a fresh nose of golden-apple slice, white peach, papaya, orange zest and green table grapes. A dry, energetic midpalate opens into lemon citrus and green plum with hints of grape fruit. The wine is bustling with lively acidity that would complement fish, calamari and anything buttered. Score: 92 (Reggie Solomon, Wine Enthusiast , Sept. 30, 2024) Light & Crisp 47321 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 2 LACHETEAU LES CIMES HAUT POITOU SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 AOP Situated to the south of Anjou and Saumur, the cool, ocean-influenced Haut-Poitou is slightly warmer than surrounding areas in the Loire, and this subtle difference in temperature gives the region’s wines their distinct imprint. This Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and lithe, with tangy fresh citrus, tropical fruit and touches of elderflower. Lively and approachable, it will drink through 2027. Aromatic & Flavourful 10632 (XD) 750 ml $15.95 2 FRANCE ¡ RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU MAYNE VIEIL FRONSAC 2020 AOC, sustainable This smooth, black-fruit-flavored wine is rich in softening tannins. Acidity and spice from wood aging come through as does the wine’s potential. Drink from 2025. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast , April 1, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 14469 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 525931 (XD) 750 ml 4 Organic product

$35.95 2

SÉGLA MARGAUX 2015 AOC, second wine of Ch. Rauzan-Ségla From the Margaux, Bordeaux wine region, Ségla 2015 is the second wine of Château Rauzan-Ségla. Dry and medium-bodied the wine is produced from 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot with the balance in Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc, the wine was matured in French oak barrels (25% new) and is fragrant with liquid blackberry, blueberry, baked cherry flavours savoury and silky on the palate with good acidity for food and a flinty mineral finish. Tannins are well-integrated. Enjoy it through 2035. Score: 92 (nataliemaclean.com, May 11, 2024)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 359810 (XD) 750 ml

$86.95 2

BEAUJOLAIS VAUCHER PÈRE & FILS FLEURIE 2024 AOC Matured 10 months in stainless steel, this lovely example of Fleurie sports a flavour profile that’s all about red fruit and berries, with tart red plums playing a leading role. The fruit-acid balance is right-on, making for an attractively fresh texture that’s firm and fleshy. This is a relentlessly dry wine, just this side of astringent, and as such it’s better enjoyed with food than on its own. Drink now to 2028. (Tasted April 2025.) Score: 93 (Rod Phillips)

Medium-bodied & Fruity 534339 (XD) 750 ml

$20.95 2

30 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026