CHARLOTTE KRISTENSEN's classic Christmas wines, from just £10 By CHARLOTTE KRISTENSEN FOR YOU MAGAZINE Published: 08:01 GMT, 14 December 2024 | Updated: 08:01 GMT, 14 December 2024 e-mail View comments The best festive wines are familiar ones that bring cheer to all generations. They should be generous on the palate and bold enough to stand up to the hearty dishes of the season, but also have just the right brightness to keep us from yawning at the table while staying sprightly for post-dinner games. Whether red, white or sweet, fresh acidity keeps everything lively, balancing the decadence that Christmas calls for.
Famille Sichel Sauternes 2022 37.5cl (13%), £11, Co-op. Here’s a top-notch Sauternes from a renowned family producer: it’s luxurious, packed full of honeysuckle and grilled peach, with a fresh finish.
Serve with the most pungent of cheeses. Montecillo Reserva Rioja 2017 (13.5%), £10, Waitrose.
Snap up this mature Rioja – a bargain that’s smooth and versatile. Evoking fig and bramble, with subtle hints of leather and spice, it goes perfectly with beef wellington or turkey. Terrazas Selection Chardonnay 2023 (13.
5%), £17.50, ocado.com.
Try Mendoza instead of Mâcon: this sophisticated Chardonnay has vibrant citrus fruit and a mouth-filling texture that’s balanced by brisk acidity from high-altitude vineyards. Château Veyran AOP Saint-Chinian 2021 (14%), £14.99, Majestic (£11.
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