Vintages New Release Collection – January 24, 2026

SHOP IN STORE AND ON LCBO.COM SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026

LANGUEDOC DOMAINE DE LA BAUME LES THERMES CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2023 IGP Pays d’Oc Sourced from a certified-sustainable clay and limestone vineyard, this is a structured, generous, characterful Cabernet Sauvignon. Punching well above its price point, it delivers considerable complexity and breadth, with boldly expressed cassis, dark fruit, coffee, and oak spice. Perfect for mid-week dining, it will delight through 2028+. Full-bodied & Firm 12993 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2 RHÔNE DOMAINE FOND CROZE CONFIDENCE CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2023 AOC An attractive blend of grenache and syrah matured in concrete and barrels, this sports a focused palate of dark fruit and berries with top-notes of spice. The fruit-acid balance is very good, and the tannins are drying and relaxed. It’s drinking well now and will hold to the late 2020s. (Tasted June 2024.) Score: 90 (Rod Phillips) Full-bodied & Smooth 20951 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2 4 Organic product

XAVIER VIGNON LIRAC 2022 AOP

A blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah and 10% Mourvèdre sourced from 15 parcels around the appellation, Xavier Vignon’s 2022 Lirac was aged in concrete (for the Grenache), while a portion of the Syrah matured in barrels. Intense garrigue notions of resinous herbs – rosemary, lavender and bay – appear on the nose, supporting cherries and raspberries. Full-bodied, supple and creamy in feel, with a long, herb-tinged finish and a coating of dusty tannins, this is an excellent representation of vintage and place. Drink date: 2023’2030. Score: 91 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, May 16, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 636183 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

ROUSSILLON SAINT ROCH CORBAROL CÔTES DU ROUSSILLON 2023 AOP

A juicy, crunchy and fruity red with aromas of spiced dark cherries, plums and baking spices. Medium bodied with sinewy tannins, it showcases a fleshy berry character with a spicy lift and a flavorful finish. Drink now [through 2028+]. Score: 90 (jamessuckling.com, July 3, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 195107 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

GERMANY ¢ WHITE WINE RHEINHESSEN HANS BAER TROCKEN SAUVIGNON BLANC 2024 Qualitätswein, Rheinhessen

LA FERME DU MONT LE PONNANT CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES 2023 AOP Sourced from La Ferme du Mont’s oldest Côtes du Rhône vineyard, this wine offers considerable depth and a broad, rich palate. It’s quite lush and generous, with nicely detailed black and red fruit and herbal undertones. Silky and elegant on the finish, this will work well with braised meats and will cellar through 2030. Full-bodied & Smooth 171371 (XD) 750 ml $24.95 2

Sauvignon Blanc is one of the most popular wine styles, with most people being familiar with the expressions from the Loire and New Zealand. This one is from Germany’s Rheinhessen and is a must taste for Savvy fans. All the familiar markers are there: zesty, food-friendly acidity, tropical fruit, and grassy aromas and flavours, plus an additional delicate suggestion of bell pepper. Aromatic & Flavourful 45010 (XD) 750 ml $12.95 2

SATURDAY, JANUARY 24, 2026 VINTAGES 31