Vintages New Release Collection – October 25, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – RED WINE CONT’D RHÔNE J.L. CHAVE SÉLECTION MON COEUR CÔTES DU RHÔNE 2023 AOC Juicy red berries, herbes de Provence, pepper, and a hint of sandalwood lift from the 2023 Côtes Du Rhône Mon Coeur. Medium-bodied and nicely balanced, with savory tannins and tons of person ality and charm, it’s perfect for drinking over the coming 4-6 years. Drink 2025-2031. Score: 90 (jebdunnuck.com, May 9, 2025) Full-bodied & Smooth 995548 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 2 Featured in French Immersion ROC DES TEMPLIERS PLAN DE DIEU CÔTES DU RHÔNE-VILLAGES 2023 AOC (Terranea) A blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre with generous cherry, plum, cassis, thyme and garrigue. Fine balance and vibrancy. A juicy example of the great value to be found in Côtes du Rhône-Villages. Enjoy with beef. [The Concours Général Paris did not include a tasting note.] Score: Gold (Concours Général Paris, 2024) Full-bodied & Smooth 539916 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2 Featured in French Immersion

ROUSSILLON GÉRARD BERTRAND HERITAGE AN 1886 LES ASPRES GRENACHE/MOURVÈDRE/ SYRAH 2020 AOP Côtes du Roussillon-Villages GB’s wines from individual villages are nearly always worth trying. The 2020 Côtes du Roussillon Villages Les Aspres An 1886 – a blend of Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre – features notes of cola, smoke, blueberries and cherries. It’s full-bodied, silky-smooth and streamlined, not overdone, but nicely balanced. It’s long and fine on the finish, where it adds enlivening peppery notes. Drink date: [Now]- 2027. Score: 90 (Joe Czerwinski, robertparker.com, March 31, 2023) Full-bodied & Smooth 413245 (XD) 750 ml $19.95 2 Featured in French Immersion This wine, blending Tannat and the two Cabernets, comes from one of the premium Madiran vineyards. It is, of course, young, its dark chocolate aroma and rich, dense black fruits showing a wine with a fine future. Drink this impressive Alain Brumont wine from 2026 [into late 2030s+]. Score: 94 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast , Dec. 31, 2024) Full-bodied & Firm 743385 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2 Featured in French Immersion FRANCE – ROSÉ WINE LANGUEDOC LE BIJOU DE SOPHIE VALROSE ROSÉ 2024 IGP Coteaux de Béziers Intense aromas of baseball card bubblegum, apricot blossoms and ripe watermelon make for an attention-grabbing nose on this rosé. The palate is very generous with cherry and more melon flavors that slide into a stone-lined finish. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Matt Kettman, Wine Enthusiast , July 1, 2025) Easygoing & Fruity 20012 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 1 Featured in French Immersion SOUTHWEST CHÂTEAU BOUSCASSÉ 2019 AOP Madiran (Alain Brumont, prop.)

XAVIER VIGNON CROZES-HERMITAGE 2021 AOP

This wine bursts with intense aromas of pome granate, cherry skin, beef bouillon, rose, tarragon, garrigue, and fresh earth. The palate mirrors this intensity, highlighting cherry skin and fine silty tannins. Vibrant acidity elevates the savory finish, adorned with lingering notes of dried herbs and spices. Score: 92 (Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine

Enthusiast , Dec. 31, 2024) Medium-bodied & Fruity 43809 (XD) 750 ml

$48.95 2

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