Festive buys
Calvet, Crémant de Bordeaux Brut, Bordeaux, France NV 90
£10 Tesco
A fruity and vibrant fizz, perfect for Christmas celebrations. Made in the Champagne method, this is crisp and fresh with touches of toasted brioche, citrus flavours and fine, persistent bubbles on the palate. Great as an aperitif. GH Alcohol 12%
The Emissary, Asolo Prosecco Superiore, Veneto, Italy NV 90
£17.99 The Emissary
Glera and Bianchetta Trevigiana from the rolling hills of the Asolo DOCG. Appley and ever so slightly nutty, creamy aromas are followed by a rich vein of pear, apple and soft stone fruit flavours. The softness is accentuated by some creaminess. Drink with canapés. JB Alc 11%
Château de Rochemorin, Pessac-Léognan, Bordeaux, France 2016 91
£17.99 Waitrose
This classy Bordeaux white is 100% Sauvignon Blanc and proves that this grape variety can age. With 10 months of maturation in French oak (35% new), it’s smoky with crisp tangy fruit, a lemon curd zip to it and good weight in the mouth. AW Alc 12.9%
Philizot et Fils, Blanc de Noirs, Champagne, France NV 90
£17.99 Aldi
The maker of Aldi’s superbly priced Veuve Monsigny Alc 12%
