White Month… reimagined!

January is the month of all resolutions. Stop drinking, start exercising, eat sprouted seeds that taste like wet cardboard. You lasted 4 days? Congratulations, that's already better than 80% of people. But what if we told you there's a way to RESPECT Dry January WHILE preparing for February (and the rest of the year)? Welcome to the smartest paradox of 2026: don't drink, but buy. Let us explain.

Every year, it's the same story. Two camps clash around the family table: those who want to uncork EVERYTHING on the 24th evening (Team Christmas Eve), and those who prefer to wait patiently until the 25th morning (Team Patience). But beyond the wrapped presents under the tree, a much more existential question arises: when should you open THE GREAT BOTTLES? Spoiler: we have (very serious) arguments for both camps.

Vous savez ce moment gênant où tonton Jean-Claude, après trois coupes de champagne, commence à évaluer votre Saint-Estèphe avec l'air d'un critique Michelin ? Ou quand belle-maman jette ce regard en coin sur votre Bourgogne en murmurant "Ah, c'est... intéressant" ? Cette année, on évite le drame familial. Voici notre sélection de 12 vins pour briller (et survivre) aux repas de fêtes.