Vintages New Release Collection – September 27, 2025

THE NEW RELEASE COLLECTION

FRANCE – WHITE WINE ALSACE DOPFF PINOT BLANC 2022 AOC Alsace

TERRES SECRÈTES LES PRÉLUDES MÂCON-VILLAGES 2023 AOC, sustainable This exciting white Burgundy comes in at a moderate price for this legendary region. It’s balanced, with good refinement and ample floral tones. Look for citrus, pear and apple, with Burgundy’s fine minerality anchoring the experience. Fresh and versatile, it will pair with a broccoli-and-cauliflower salad, vegetable lasagna or roast turkey. Light & Crisp 23988 (XD) 750 ml $23.95 2

This lithe, buoyant wine shows white flowers, toast, pear, peach, apple, spice, and a gentle underlying nuttiness. Try it with roast chicken, popcorn shrimp, or a vegetarian quiche lorraine. Light & Crisp 40430 (XD) 750 ml $17.95 2

PIERRE SPARR GRANDE RÉSERVE GEWURZTRAMINER 2023 AOC Alsace

TERRES SECRÈTES LES PRÉLUDES SAINT-VÉRAN 2023 AOC, sustainable Lemon curd, peaches and pineapple on the nose. It’s followed by a bright, creamy palate with medium to full body, brimming with yellow fruit. Drink now. Score: 91 (Claire Nesbitt, jamessuckling.com, June 24, 2025) Full-bodied & Rich 16725 (XD) 750 ml $27.95 1

This wine comes from 30-year-old vines planted in granitic limestone, chalk and clay soils. It offers classic notes of lychee, rosewater and grapefruit, with spicy accents. This vintage also brings some tropical fruit to the table. Try it with sweet-and-sour fish, or tofu wrapped in seaweed. Enjoy through 2028. Aromatic & Flavourful 747600 (D) 750 ml $20.95 2

RHÔNE GABRIEL MEFFRE LAURUS CÔTES DU RHÔNE BLANC 2023 AOP

BURGUNDY BLASON DE BOURGOGNE BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY 2022 AOC, sustainable Peach, lemon curd and hints of white flowers on the nose. It’s soft and fresh with medium body and a simple, medium-length finish. Drink now. Score: 89 (jamessuckling.com, May 30, 2024) Full-bodied & Rich 26431 (XD) 750 ml $22.95 1

This wine is a blend of Grenache, Roussanne, Viognier, Marsanne, Clairette and Bourboulenc. Harvest was hot and dry, producing healthy, concentrated grapes that delivered great fruit intensity in the final wine. This shows good precision and focus, with white flowers, honeysuckle, peach, citrus and pear. Fresh and long, it will continue to develop through 2028+. Full-bodied & Rich 376574 (XD) 750 ml $20.95 2

34 VINTAGES SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2025