Vintages New Release – September 13, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – WHITE WINE CONT’D LOIRE DOMAINE FLEURIET ET FILS SANCERRE 2023 AOC

SOUTHWEST DOMAINE TARIQUET AMPLITUDE 2023 IGP Côtes de Gascogne, sustainable, vegan Although this is a dry wine, the Gros Manseng gives it a deliciously perfumed character, a honey- suckle aroma and tangy kiwi acidity. It is a ripe wine, vibrant and ready to drink from 2025. Editors’ Choice. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast , Oct. 3, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 43533 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

This complex Sauvignon Blanc is made with fruit from three vineyards: one known for producing wines of fullness and power; one for wines of freshness and vivacity; and one for its flinty mineral character. The resulting wine is matured for 8-10 months on the lees in a combo of concrete and oak. It’ll pair beautifully with goat cheese, or salmon in a lemon-cream sauce. Aromatic & Flavourful 42445 (XD) 750 ml $38.95 2 RHÔNE DOMAINE CHANTE CIGALE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE BLANC 2023 AOP This wine opens with vibrant aromatics of fresh citrus, green pear, quince, and tangerine, beauti fully complemented by wild white flowers. On the palate, it offers a gentle yet nuanced experience, with notes of white peach, lemon zest, brioche, almonds, and a hint of sea salt. The texture is refined, supported by a lively acidity that invites immediate enjoyment. Perfectly suited for pairing with fresh salads, it’s a wine that shines in the moment. Score: 94 (Anna-Christina Cabrales, Wine Enthusiast , Dec. 31, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 102962 (XD) 750 ml $53.95 2 Online & Flagship Exclusive JEAN-LUC COLOMBO LES ABEILLES DE COLOMBO CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2023 AOC A fresh, juicy and delicious white with aromas of fresh lemons, white flowers and a hint of fennel. Medium-bodied with fresh acidity. Supple and succulent at the center, with some white flower character in the refreshing finish. Drink now. Score: 91 (jamessuckling.com, April 18, 2024) Aromatic & Flavourful 413187 (XD) 750 ml $18.95 1 Online & Flagship Exclusive

FRANCE – RED WINE BORDEAUX CHÂTEAU BEL ORME TRONQUOY-DE-LALANDE 2019 AOC Haut-Médoc (Château Rauzan-Gassies)

Black fruit, dark cherries, chocolate, cloves and hazelnuts on the nose. Medium-bodied with chalky tannins. Dark and fruity with a fleshy texture and a flavorful finish. Drink from 2024. Score: 92 (james suckling.com, Jan. 19, 2022) Medium-bodied & Fruity 512111 (XD) 750 ml $36.95 2

CHÂTEAU CLAIRAC TRADITION 2021 AOC Blaye Côtes de Bordeaux, sustainable Ripe and juicy, the wine is firm with a strong sense of structure. It is a rich wine with a future as its tannins integrate with the fruit. Drink from 2025. Best Buy. Score: 90 (Roger Voss, Wine Enthusiast , Dec. 31, 2023) Full-bodied & Firm 487041 (XD) 750 ml $16.95 2

46 VINTAGES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2025