Christmas Luxury Wine & Champagne Case Offer

Christmas Food Pairing Ideas

Christmas Food Pairing Guide for Urban Grapes’ Christmas Luxury Wine Case

Make your festive season extraordinary with Urban Grapes’ Christmas Luxury Wine Case, featuring 12 meticulously curated still and sparkling wines including premium reds, elegant whites, premium Prosecco and Champagnes. Perfectly paired with the most indulgent holiday dishes, these wines will elevate every moment of your celebrations. Here’s your ultimate pairing guide:

Christmas Luxury White Wines

1. Domaine Jean Defaix Chablis 2022, Chablis, Burgundy, France
Elegant and mineral-driven with citrus, green apple and flint notes.
Pair With:

• Starter: Fresh oysters or crab cakes.
• Main: Herb-crusted cod or roast chicken.
• Dessert: Lemon tart or poached pears.

2. Georges Duboeuf Viré-Clessé AOC, Mâconnais, Burgundy, France
Lush and creamy with notes of ripe peach, pear and subtle almond.
Pair With:

• Starter: Goat cheese tart or Caesar salad.
• Main: Turkey breast with creamy mushroom sauce.
• Dessert: Apricot tart or vanilla panna cotta.

3. Francis Blanchet Pouilly Fumé Calcite, Loire Valley, France
Crisp and vibrant with notes of citrus, flint and herbal undertones.
Pair With:

• Starter: Smoked salmon blinis or asparagus quiche.
• Main: Lobster or grilled seabass.
• Dessert: Citrus sorbet or light berry tarts.

4. Sancerre La Croix du Roy, Crochet, Loire Valley, France
Refined and zesty with grapefruit, gooseberry and a hint of minerality.
Pair With:

• Starter: Avocado and prawn salad or goat cheese crostini.
• Main: Roast turkey with sage stuffing or creamy risotto.
• Dessert: Key lime pie or passion fruit mousse.

Christmas Luxury Red Wines

1. Bodega Norton Privada Family Blend 2022, Mendoza, Argentina
Rich and velvety with black cherry, plum and cocoa notes.
Pair With:

• Starter: Charcuterie board with cured meats and cheeses.
• Main: Roast lamb or beef Wellington.
• Dessert: Dark chocolate fondant.

2. Antinori Le Mortelle Botrosecco, Tuscany, Italy
Elegant with red berry flavors, spices and a long, savoury finish.
Pair With:

• Starter: Tomato bruschetta or roasted vegetable tart.
• Main: Herb-crusted roast pork or mushroom-stuffed turkey.
• Dessert: Tiramisu or almond biscotti.

3. Villa Belvedere Amarone della Valpolicella 2019, Veneto, Italy
Bold and luxurious with dark fruit, chocolate and a touch of spice.
Pair With:

• Starter: Duck pâté or blue cheese.
• Main: Braised short ribs or venison stew.
• Dessert: Christmas pudding or chocolate truffles.

4. Domaine Roux Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2021, Burgundy, France
Light and elegant with cherry, red currant and subtle earthy tones.
Pair With:

• Starter: Wild mushroom bruschetta or beetroot carpaccio.
• Main: Roast goose or stuffed chicken.
• Dessert: Raspberry tart or red velvet cake.

5. Cellier des Princes Chateauneuf-du-Pape Rouge Vieux Chevalier, Rhône Valley, France
Powerful and complex with dark berry, spice and earthy notes.
Pair With:

• Starter: Lamb kebabs or charred vegetables.
• Main: Roast beef or duck à l’orange.
• Dessert: Spiced plum tart or aged cheese platter.

6. Château Peyrabon Haut-Médoc 2011, Bordeaux, France
Structured and sophisticated with blackcurrant, tobacco and cedar notes.
Pair With:

• Starter: Beef carpaccio or mushroom vol-au-vents.
• Main: Roast turkey with cranberry sauce or prime rib.
• Dessert: Aged Stilton or chocolate mousse.

Christmas Luxury Champagne & Sparkling Wine

1. Champagne Drappier Carte d’Or Brut, Urville, Champagne, France
Elegant and refreshing with notes of stone fruit, citrus and brioche.
Pair With:

• Starter: Smoked salmon or caviar on toast points.
• Main: Lobster or creamy pasta dishes.
• Dessert: Almond biscotti or light fruitcake.

2. Bottega Gold Prosecco DOC, Treviso, Italy
Crisp and celebratory with green apple, pear and floral hints.
Pair With:

• Starter: Prosciutto-wrapped melon or Parmesan crisps.
• Main: Light seafood dishes or festive canapés.
• Dessert: Panettone or almond tarts.