Vintages New Release Collection – July 5, 2025

The portion of southern France along the Mediterranean Sea boasts breath taking beaches, seaside cafés and bohemian allure. This is where Cézanne and Zola strolled the charming streets of Aix-en-Provence, Matisse and Chagall found inspiration among the grand esplanades of Nice, and Gauguin and van Gogh shared a house on Place Lamartine in Arles. The film festival in Cannes is a household name, but it’s certainly not the region’s only highly anticipated annual event: the Marseille Summer Festival brings together thousands of locals and tourists alike for a spectacular celebration of music, dance, and vibrant nightlife. Although best known for its rosés, the South of France also produces excellent red and white wines.

CHÂTEAU RIVIÈRE 2020 AP Minervois, Languedoc

Ripe strawberries, currants, thyme, blue fruits, baking spices and black olives on the nose. Crunchy and medium- to full-bodied with a fine wrapping of firm tannins. Fleshy and bright with raspberries and cherries on the palate leading to a joyous, spicy finish. 80% syrah and 20% grenache. Drink now [through 2025]. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, Oct. 5, 2022) Medium-bodied & Fruity 35999 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1

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