What great vintages are our wine experts tasting at Christmas? Episode 1

The chef's menu 

For an unforgettable Christmas feast, start by savouring fresh oysters accompanied by a refined white wine such as Domaine William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Montmains 2017. The freshness of this grand cru will enhance the delicacy of the marine flavours, creating the perfect combination to stimulate the taste buds.

Then enjoy an exceptionally tender leg of lamb, simmered for no less than 18 hours, accompanied by a Ratti Barolo Conca 2017. This robust, well-balanced grand cru from Barolo, Italy, will perfectly complement the rich, flavoursome aromas of the main course, offering a sublime taste experience.

Continue this culinary journey with a varied cheese platter, featuring a sumptuous truffle brie. Accompany this cheese delicacy with Château Rauzan-Ségla 2008, an elegant Bordeaux wine that will enhance the complexity of the cheeses, creating a harmony of flavours.

Finally, round off this memorable meal with Thomas's favourite dessert: success... accompanied by a Château de Fargues 2005. This mellow white wine will provide a subtle sweet note, perfectly balanced to complement the richness and texture of the success, creating a sweet and elegant conclusion to this perfectly orchestrated Christmas feast.

The chef's menu 

To start your Christmas feast in style, opt for a refined starter such as a salmon gravelax. The Domaine Alphonse Mellot Sancerre Satellite 2016, with its delicate notes and freshness, offers perfect harmony with the subtle flavours of the salmon. This combination creates an explosion of flavours on the palate, ideal for awakening the taste buds. 

For the main course, a carefully prepared hind stew offers a gastronomic experience to be savoured without hurry. Pair this delicate dish with Domaine Jasmin Côte-Rôtie, La Giroflarie 2015, a grand cru of character with complex aromas of red fruits and spices. The encounter between the tender meat and the rich nuances of the wine promises a symphony of flavours for your guests.  

A well-stocked cheese platter rounds off the meal harmoniously. Choose Domaine Bruno Colin Puligny – Montrachet 1er Cru La Truffière 2016, an elegant, well-balanced white wine. Its floral notes and refined structure echo the diversity of the cheeses, creating a memorable cheese experience. 

Finally, to accompany the traditional yellow fruit log, Pascal Agrapart Complantée Champagne  is a must. Its delicate bubbles and dynamic freshness perfectly complement the sweet flavours of the log, bringing a touch of lightness and festivity to the end of the meal.

We invite you to the table!

As this exploration of Thomas and Olivia's Christmas festivities draws to a close, U'wine invites you to draw inspiration from these exceptional wine selections to enhance your own festive table. From the enchanting family traditions of Arcachon to the folkloric ambience of Alsace, each experience offers an invitation to share, savour and create memories. 

U'wine wishes you a delicious Christmas, where every taste, every laugh shared and every toast exchanged adds a special touch to this festive season. May your festivities be marked by conviviality, happiness and sharing. Happy festive season! 

Be patient... episode 2 is coming soon!