Vintages New Release Collection – March 21, 2026

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE ž RED WINE CONT’D BURGUNDY PHILIPPE LE HARDI VIEILLES VIGNES BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2023 AOP Vegan. Lightish crimson. Scented, peppery dark-red fruit. Delicious balance of bright fruit and subtle tannin, with just enough freshness, building to a firmer finish. When to drink: 2026ˆ2030. Score: 16 out of 20 (Julia Harding, MW, jancis robinson.com, Jan. 20, 2025)

DOMAINE LES ESCONDUDES CHÂTEAUNEUF DU PAPE 2021 AOC (Cellier des Princes) All Grenache off the region’s famous gales roulés, the 2021 Chateauneuf du Pape Domaine les Escondudes – which saw zero wood – boasts admirably pure, bright cherries and good color. Some black cherries and slight hints of garrigue bring additional complexity to the nose, while the medium to full-bodied palate is rounded yet crisp and fresh, seemingly without dilution. Long and softly tannic, this should drink well for up to a decade. Drink date: 2023ˆ2033. Score: 92 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, May 16, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 13121 (XD) 750 ml $59.95 2

Medium-bodied & Fruity 38096 (XD) 750 ml Featured in Hop To It

$29.95 2

LANGUEDOC PRAISE BISTRO ROUGE 2024 IGP Pays d’Oc, sustainable This wine is crafted to be approachable and versatile with food. It’s lifted and easygoing, with complex mixed berry notes wrapped in black pepper, clove, and a gorgeous chocolate character. This is just a fun wine to taste! Juicy and long, it’s an ideal bistro wine. When the weather warms up, this is a must on your brunch or dinner table. Medium-bodied & Fruity 46339 (D) 750 ml $18.95 2 RHÔNE DOMAINE GASSIER FLEUR DE SYRAH COSTIÈRES DE NÎMES 2023 AOC A focused and textured syrah with dark cherries, violets, dried herbs and peppercorns. It’s medium bodied with chewy tannins. Spicy with a delicious stream of berries and a flavorful, persistent finish. From organically grown grapes. Drink or hold [through 2030+]. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, June 5, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 678086 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2

FAMILLE PERRIN LES CORNUDS VINSOBRES 2022 AOC

Quite discreet aromatically, then punchy tannins come in on the intense attack, really quite leathery and tannic, with high acidity – this will take time. Earthy black cherry, with quite clay-like tannins. Makes a big impression. 100% in foudres. Drinking window: 2029ˆ2037. Score: 91 (Matt Walls, decanter.com, Nov. 20, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 566844 (XD) 750 ml $21.95 3

LOUIS BERNARD LOUIS CÔTES DU RHÔNE VILLAGES 2023 AOP 60% Grenache, 40% Syrah. Complex nose with black fruit compote, tapenade, savoury spice and garrigue notes. Lovely tannic texture with vibrancy and power. Score: 92 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 561290 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

44 VINTAGES SATURDAY, MARCH 21, 2026