Vintages New Release Collection – July 5, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D BURGUNDY DOMAINE CHEVALLIER CHABLIS 2023 AC (Céline Chevallier, prop.-récolt.) The 2023 Chablis growing season saw troubling periods of rain and humidity, raising disease concerns. But the weather improved dramatically in late August and perfect conditions reigned through the final maturation of the grapes and the harvest, producing fruit of ideal vitality and fresh- ness with striking minerality. This wine has the potential to evolve into the early 2030s. Enjoy it with seafood or vegan salmon. Light & Crisp 112227 (XD) 750 mL $37.95 2

DOMAINE CÉDRICK BARDIN COTEAUX DU GIENNOIS SAUVIGNON 2023 AC, sustainable

This Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from vines averaging 35 years of age planted in limestone soils with a high flint component. This flint adds a delicate smoky character to the wine’s minerality. It’s a crisp, fresh, fruity wine, with peach, citrus, and nutty undertones that give it a broad appeal. A great wine for your summer entertainment needs. Very fine. Aromatic & Flavourful 42740 (XD) 750 mL $22.95 2

RHÔNE LES DAUPHINS RÉSERVE CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2023 AC, sustainable, vegan

LANGUEDOC LAURENT MIQUEL ALAINA BLANC 2022 IGP Pays d’Oc, vegan

(Union des Vignerons des Côtes du Rhône) This blend of Grenache Blanc and Viognier has a bright, lifted character, with bold floral tones, citrus, peach and apple notes. The mineral finish has a delectable saline quality. Crisp, fresh and long, it’s ideal for grilled seafood or a vegan “tuna” sandwich. Full-bodied & Rich 18600 (XD) 750 mL $14.95 1

A blend of Chardonnay and old-vine Viognier grown at high altitudes, this wine is forged in stainless steel for maximum freshness and vibrancy. It show- cases juicy peach and zesty citrus notes within an elegant frame. Aromatic & Flavourful 40434 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 2 Featured in Mediterranean Season

FRANCE – RED WINE BORDEAUX

CHÂTEAU DE CARTUJAC 2019 AC Haut-Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, sustainable

LOIRE DOMAINE BELLEVUE TOURAINE SAUVIGNON 2023 AC

The nose is fruity, fresh and well-defined. There are notes of pulpy blackcurrant, fleshy blackberry and, to a lesser extent, crushed strawberry, combined with hints of plum, as well as fine peppery notes and discreet hints of liquorice. The palate is fruity, balanced and offers freshness, juiciness, good definition, a certain gourmandise, crunchiness and pulpiness. On the palate this wine expresses notes of crunchy blackcurrant, boysenberry and more slightly redcurrant combined with hints of red berries, blueberry as well as hints of chocolate and a subtle hint of blonde tobacco (in the background). Score: 90 (Jonathan Choukroun Chicheportiche,

A good-value Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire. It’s sourced from vines averaging 22-30 years of age, with some fruit coming from 50-year-old vines. This crisp, buoyant, intense wine is immediately and unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc, showing citrus, mango, gooseberry, and complex herbal notes that suggest mint and nettles. The gently spicy finish has a distinct mineral note. Aromatic & Flavourful 82305 (XD) 750 mL $18.95 1

Vert de Vin , Sept. 2022) Medium-bodied & Fruity 41083

(XD) 750 mL $25.95 2

36 VINTAGES SATURDAY, JULY 5, 2025