Back Vintage Burgundy: Rouges Queues, Andrée and Guffens
by Fionn
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Aged Burgundy, serious Loire reds, and the sort of cult bottles that make us start speaking in all caps in the group chat.
We love a shiny new release as much as anyone, but there is something deeply satisfying about bottles that have already had a little time to sort themselves out. This drop was full of exactly that energy.
Rouges Queues In A Very Good Place
First up, Rouges Queues Blanc and Rouges Queues Rouge. These are exactly the sort of bottles that remind us why back-vintage Burgundy can be such a thrill. Neither too young nor too settled, just in that lovely in-between zone where everything starts getting more interesting.
The white has that gently evolved savoury thing we can never resist, while the red is all perfume, earth and quiet confidence. Hard to beat when Burgundy is drinking this well.
Then Loire Reds With Teeth
From there we headed to Domaine Andree. The Cab Franc is savoury, serious and very much our sort of thing. The Grolleau is no lightweight either, which is always nice to see from a grape people still insist on underestimating.
There were also a few treasured bottles from Alain Castex in the mix. Profound, rustic, a little wild around the edges, and very easy to get emotional about if those are your buttons.
And Yes, There Was Still Guffens
As a final little nudge, we rounded things off with a reminder that there was still Guffens on the shelf. Frankly, that alone should probably have been enough to cause a bit of a scramble.
Shop The Drop
This was a small but mighty drop. If you like your wines with a bit of seasoning and a bit of soul, there was plenty to get stuck into here.
Source note: This post is adapted from Parched's January 27, 2026 newsletter, preserving the original editorial thrust and source links while reshaping the piece for the blog.