Sedimental

The perfect Christmas white - straight from the most celebrated cellar in Burgundy. Bringing you flavours that marry well with both poultry and seafood, it is THE choice for your Christmas table. Chardonnay, Macon Villages, Cave de Lugny £11.50 Delicate citrus notes and intense minerals The Cave de Lugny, a prominent producer of Burgundy wines, are always on the look out for new ideas.One of their winemakers is experimenting with sheep eco-grazing. Weeding and fertilising the land in one go, however, the sheep are also fond of the budding grapes...lucky sheep!

New wines are starting to arrive for Christmas but if you can't wait that long, here's a sneak peak. Pinot Noir, Jaffelin £9.49 Jammy fruits with some minerality At the heart of Beaune for eight centuries, Jaffelin produce some of the finest Burgundy wines. From this historical location, winemaker Marinette Garnier weaves her magic and brings you a charming table wine. With 80% of the grapes from southern France and 20% from the Loire, there's plenty of flavour without the price tag.

When you’re looking for quality treat…try a half bottle of wine. Perfect for two glasses, a half bottle allows you to enjoy just the right amount to sip and savour. Half bottles 375ml Belleruche Cotes du Rhone, Chapoutier £6.49 Ardeche Chardonnay, Louis Latour £5.59 Choose from the deliciously juicy Cotes du Rhone with notes of ripe black cherry and a kick of spice or the un-oaked Chardonnay with crisp apple flavours and a touch of honey. Just add cheese…and some of our toasts or quince fruit.

You may not be familiar with Carmenere but it’s a delicious red to enjoy as the seasons change. With food moving away from salads to more hearty dishes, the dark plum, cassis and currant flavours bring out the best of autumn. Carmenere, Santa Carolina £7.99 Great with lamb and also with fish! Strangely Carmenere comes from the French word for the crimson - the colour of leaves in autumn. Originally planted in Bordeaux, it is now the most popular grape in Chile!