Christmas Mixed Case Nm. 5

What’s in the case

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  Sparkling

  Drappier Eclose Extra Brut Vintage Champagne 2012

  France · Champagne · Pinot Noir, Chardonnay

  Drappier Éclose 2012 was released in late April 2026. It is the first Champagne aged in an ovum-shaped oak cask. The cask is made by Taransaud and holds 2,500 litres; Drappier owns three of them. The blend is 60% Pinot Noir, 40% Chardonnay. The fruit comes from the Grande Sendrée parcel at Urville in the Côte des Bar, on Kimmeridgian chalk. Aged three years in the egg, bottled in 2015, ten years on lees, disgorged April 2025. Dosage 4 g/L (extra-brut). Michel Drappier ordered the first Taransaud egg in 2010. 1 of 574 bottles disgorged in April 2025

  Food match+−

  The wine's acidity balances the richness of seafood and it complements the savoury flavours of roasted or grilled poultry. Its texture matches well with creamy sauces.

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  White

  Domaine Bonneau du Martray Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2017

  France · Burgundy · Chardonnay

  Grand, complex and precise, with pear, citrus oil, warm bread and a mineral finish of real length

  Corton-Charlemagne is one of the great white Burgundy Grand Crus, and Bonneau du Martray has long been considered its finest producer. The 2017 received 96+ points from the Wine Advocate and is described as the finest wine the domaine has made in over a decade. Full-bodied, layered and precise, with Chardonnay at its very most serious. This is a bottle to open for a proper occasion.

  Food match+−

  Roast lobster, turbot, scallops or roast chicken with cream. Deserves the best ingredients.

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  Red

  Conti Costanti Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2019

  Italy · Brunello di Montalcino · Sangiovese

  The Costanti family has owned this 10-hectare estate in Montalcino for over 200 years. Andrea Costanti inherited it from his uncle in the mid-1980s and has worked hard to make Conti Costanti one of the best producers in the region. The Conti Costanti style is characterised by striking elegance and intensity, combining Montalcino's characteristic power with a fragrance derived from high-elevation vineyards in the northern part of the zone. These vineyards are planted over 400 metres above sea level on galestro soil, which is typical of the area. This friable rock soil, also found in Chianti Classico, is particularly suited to producing top-quality Sangiovese.

  Food match+−

  Rich dishes such as steak, game, and mushroom dishes. It also complements aged cheeses and hearty Tuscan cuisine

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  Sweet

  Château d'Yquem Sauternes 2008 375ml

  France · Bordeaux · Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon

  Opulent and complex, with honey, apricot, citrus zest and extraordinary length

  There is no other wine in the world quite like d'Yquem. It sits at the very top of the 1855 Sauternes classification and has done for generations, for good reason. The 2008 is a quietly brilliant vintage here, scoring 96 points from the Wine Advocate, with layers of apricot, honey, almond and orange zest and a freshness that keeps it from feeling heavy. The half-bottle format is ideal for a pair to share properly without commitment to a full bottle.

  Food match+−

  Foie gras is the classic, but it is also magnificent with fruit-based desserts or simply on its own.

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  Red

  00 Wines Hyland Pinot Noir 2017

  USA · Oregon · Pinot Noir

  I like this classic Oregon Pinot Noir because it leans towards Burgundian in style and, to my mind, is getting close to the new standard for the region; anyone interested in where Oregon pinot is heading will enjoy it.

  Food match+−

  Try it with roast duck or mushroom dishes, or simply with roast chicken and seasonal greens.

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  White

  Domaine Bernard Millot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2022

  France · Burgundy · Chardonnay

  Lovely rich style

  Domaine Bernard Millot Meursault 1er Cru Les Perrieres 2022 is a distinguished white wine from the Burgundy region of France. It is recognised for its rich, buttery, and complex flavour profile, making it a sought-after choice among wine enthusiasts

  Food match+−

  Game soup, chicken, turkey, and dishes featuring blue cheeses

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