Vintages New Release Collection – November 8, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU MAISON NOBLE SAINT MARTIN 2022 AOC Bordeaux Supérieur

BEAUJOLAIS CAVE DE JULIENAS CHAINTRE RÉSERVE DES PIERRES SAINT-AMOUR 2023 AOP

Saint-Amour is one of the smallest and northern most appellations of Beaujolais, and the commune of Les Pierres is known for producing stunning minerality in its wines. This wine is sleek and elegant, with tangy berry fruit and a beautiful mineral undertone. [Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours des Grands Vins du Beaujolais, 2024) Light-bodied & Fruity 44521 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 1

A blend of merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and cabernet franc, this wine was aged partially (70%) in barrels and partially (30%) in stainless steel. It’s a very attractive wine that shows well-layered, ripe fruit flavours – mainly red fruit and berries – and well- calibrated acidity. With well-resolved tannins, it’s a lovely wine that’s very versatile with food. It’s drinking very well now and will easily hold through the 2020s. Score: 93 (Rod Phillips, Jan. 2, 2025) Medium-bodied & Fruity 24495 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

BURGUNDY ALBERT BICHOT CHÂTEAU DE DRACY BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2023 AOP

CHÂTEAU SAINT-PIERRE DE CORBIAN SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2020 AOC

This wine was aged in an 80/20 mix of stainless steel and oak for one year. It’s fresh and nimble, with blackcurrant, black raspberry, cherry and strawberry. The oaked portion introduces refined toast and oak spice. Meant for enjoying in its youth, it will continue to develop through 2028. Medium-bodied & Fruity 45175 (XD) 750 ml $29.95 2 Featured in Burgundy’s Bounty

Attractive nose, with ample black fruits, leather, and some cocoa husk freshness. The palate is silky, with mouthfilling blackcurrant, mint and dried herb flavours. Stylish. Score: 93 (Decanter World Wine Awards, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 43941 (XD) 750 ml $42.95 2

LA DAME DE MONTROSE SAINT-ESTÈPHE 2023 AOC, second wine of Ch. Montrose

MONT VERRIER SIEUR AUBRY BOURGOGNE PINOT NOIR 2023 AOC

The blackberries and blackcurrants show through beautifully, together with very integrated tannins. Dense and textured. Transparent. Graphite coming through. Second wine of Montrose. 61% merlot, 32% cabernet sauvignon, 5% petit verdot and 2% cabernet franc. Score: 94-95 (jamessuckling.com, April 15, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 42198 (XD) 750 ml $86.95 2 Featured in ’Tis Your Season

(Translated from the French) Clear purple colour with youthful highlights. Generous nose combining sour cherry, aromatic plants and a hint of smoke. The lean and lively palate echoes the same range of aromas, but in a refined and unadorned style. Beautiful expression of terroir. Score: Gold (gilbertgaillard.com, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 45900 (XD) 750 ml $31.95 2 Featured in Burgundy’s Bounty

50 VINTAGES SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2025