Vintages New Release Collection – June 21, 2025

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LOIRE CAVES DE LA TOURANGELLE TOURAINE SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023 AP

PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ PARALLÈLE 45 CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2023 AC

An unusually fragrant and lively white Cotes-du Rhone that is generous and refreshing. White and yellow peach, apricot and ripe grapefruit aromas fill out the medium- to full-bodied palate. Long, quite zesty finish with a touch of grapefruit peel character. A cuvee of 38% viognier, 33% grenache blanc, 12% marsanne, 10% roussanne and 7% clairette. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold. Score: 92 (Stuart Pigott, jamessuckling.com,

Sauvignon Blanc is a signature grape in the Loire Valley, and the area’s maritime influence brings freshness and aromatic intensity to the wines. This one is fragrant and stylish, with notions of freshly picked herbs, crunchy green apple, and river stones. Aromatic & Flavourful 944298 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

Jan. 7, 2025) Light & Crisp 42031

(XD) 750 mL $18.95 2

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FRANCE – RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU BELLE ASSISE COUREAU 2022 AC Saint-Émilion Grand Cru, sustainable Smells lovely, floral and fresh, lively and expressive, cool blue fruits, violets and stony touches. Smooth and silky, supple and succulent – so much juiciness and life to this before the salty, quite imposing tannins come in giving such a great grip to the palate, fully mouth coating. Blackcurrant, dark chocolate, liquorice and cola flavours ... a total crowd pleaser, with depth, density and detail ... Drinking window: 2026-2040. Score: 92 (Georgina Hindle, decanter. com, March 31, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 14690 (XD) 750 mL $29.95 3 Featured in Hand-Picked Gifts

RHÔNE DOMAINE BRUNELY VACQUEYRAS BLANC 2023 AP, sustainable

A blend of Marsanne, Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Viognier. Rich, intense and expressive, with notes of vanilla, stone fruit, and white flowers. Full-bodied & Rich 40987 (XD) 750 mL $27.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive

FAMILLE PERRIN RÉSERVE CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2023 AC Perrin are masters at producing good-value southern Rhône wines for the high street, and this is a good example. A blend of Grenache Blanc, Viognier, Marsanne and a little Roussanne, this displays great typicity – fragrant with honeysuckle, peach and apricot stone fruit, delicate but juicy. Clean, fresh and perfect for a roast chicken with salad. Drinking window: 2024-2025. Score: 90 (Amy Wislocki, decanter.com, May 22, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 499509 (XD) 750 mL $17.95 1 Featured in Chilled Out

CHÂTEAU DE RIBEBON 2020 AC Bordeaux Supérieur (Alain Aubert, prop.)

Deep ruby-brown colour. The nose combines delicate earthy accents with jammy red and black berries. Well-balanced on the palate, driven by prominent tannins that perfectly support the density of the fruit. Elegant texture, chewy finish. Score: Gold (gilbertgaillard.com, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 12281 (XD) 750 mL $16.95 2

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