Luxury Christmas Classics Gift Hamper

A stunning Champagne that I give 10/10 for value for money and flavour. Elegant, rich and creamy, this is a Champagne to write home about. A true Champenois, co-owner and winemaker Thierry Gobillard often mentions that his house is situated a few metres away from Dom Pérignon’s grave and that one of his first birthday present was a pair of “sécateurs”. Maison JM Gobillard is a small family-owned and run property with about 25 hectares of mainly 1er Cru vineyards in Hautvillers. They also buy grapes from some 75 hectares of vines through multiyear agreements with growers selected for their expertise and quality.

A subtle nose opens up to lush flavours of white orchard fruits with a soft creamy texture and refreshing acidity. Fermented in thermoregulated stainless steel vats and finished on its lees results in a Sancerre rich and refined Sancerre. Sancerre is located on the left bank of the Loire valley renowned for its fresh crisp whites. In order to call your white wine Sancerre, the regulation stipulate that the grapes must be exclusively Sauvignon Blanc.

The Amarone by Pietro Zardini is an austere and deep red wine, aged for about 36 months in oak barrels and barriques. It has a complex and intense bouquet of black cherries, Indian spices, pepper, graphite and humus. The taste is powerful, warm, very structured and persistent. We recommend decanting this bad boy. Made from semi dried grapes, it is an unctuous and rich glass of red and the perfect way to complete a celebratory meal and very special with gruyere cheese pairing. Its limited, so don't delay!

This wine boasts a deep ruby colour and an elegant nose with aromas of dark fruit, toasted bread, and liquorice. On the palate, it is unctuous and smooth, with a fresh aromatic profile where blackberry, cherry, and cassis mingle with hints of toast and smokiness. The superb structure and balance, free from over-ripeness or excessive oak, reflect the meticulous care taken from vineyard to bottle. This wine embodies great value and is a true representation of the Bertrand family's dedication to their craft.

Jacques Bertrand, along with his three children Anne-Marie, Bruno, and Catherine, meticulously manages the family-owned Château Carteau Côtes Daugay estate, nestled on the south-western slopes of Daugay. The vineyard, spanning 16 hectares, benefits from limestone-rich soils that are perfectly suited to their Merlot (65%), Cabernet Franc (30%), and Cabernet Sauvignon vines, averaging 30 years of age.

Oh my god, give me more! This wine really delivers on what you expect from a Gran Reserva. Its a full-on, rich and unctuous wine that will stain your lips. Dark red fruit layered with caramel, mocha and vanilla flavours. This  is a great wine either as a treat for yourself, or as a gift for someone special. Although El Coto is a young winery by Rioja standards, having been founded in 1970, it is one of the most well recognised ones globally due to the excellent value for money at all levels. Gran Reservas are only produced in exceptional years and this 2018 is worth waiting for.