Champagne - for effortless Christmas elegance
Champagne is epitome of luxury and celebration – and when it comes to your festive celebrations, there are few bottles that add the same touch of indulgence.
Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée is a world-renowned Champagne – a classic choice for your Christmas celebrations.
There’s also Louis Dumont, a superb choice made by an esteemed family with over a century’s worth of experience. Expect a bottle brimming with red fruits, citrus and classic brioche notes.
Or you could try Laithwaites Blanc de Blanc. It’s made exclusively for us in Vertus, one of Champagne’s finest villages, and has a delightful toasty biscuit character with complex white blossom aromas.
Pairs well with: Seafood platters, smoked canapés and creamy cheeses.
English Sparkling Wine - the latest sensation
English Sparkling Wine is soaring in popularity … and for good reason. Made using the same traditional methods as Champagne, it offers crisp, vibrant acidity that rivals even the finest French fizz.
Crafted by the award-winning Wyfold Vineyard in Oxfordshire, Windsor Great Park is a shining star of English Sparkling wine. Expect delicate bubbles, with citrusy apricot fruit and hints of biscuity aromas.
Harrow and Hope Brut Reserve is another top choice. Complex, creamy and elegant, it offers the perfect balance of creamy richness and zesty freshness.
Pairs well with: Roast ham, indulgent cheeseboarda and mince pies.
Crémant - for something a little different
Crémant is the unsung hero of French sparkling wine. Crafted outside of the Champagne region (but still using the same traditional method), it offers delicate bubbles and refreshing juicy fruit and citrus flavours.
If you're looking for an unusual bottle to impress your guests, try Roche Lacour Crémant de Limoux - our best-loved non-vintage fizz… of all time! Expect generous ripe peach, pear and citrus notes on a gentle creamy mousse with a toasty richness.
Or could you try Château de l’Aulée Crémant de Loire. It’s made by Marielle Henron – a former Bollinger winemaker who set up her own estate in the Loire. This stylish sparkler is aged on its lees for 24 months which lends a gentle nutty complexity. Then, like they do at Bollinger, Marielle adds a dosage of older vintage, oak-matured wine to give it extra creaminess. Ripe pear, bright acidity and honeyed toasty notes. A real treat.
Pairs well with: White meats, savoury tarts or a berry pavlova
Still can't decide on your festive wines?
Our thoughtfully curated Christmas cases are the simplest, most popular way to buy wine for the festive season.
