Tim’s Premium Christmas Case (12 bottles)

Tim’s Premium Christmas Case (12 bottles) brings together some truly exceptional wines, offering a sublime wine experience to compliment perfectly any festive meal or celebration.

This 12 bottle case comprises 2 x 75cl bottle of each of the wines listed below except the Chateau Delmond Sauternes which is 37.5cl.

– 2 x Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru Champagne Boutillez Guer Non Vintage
Blanc de Blancs Champagnes are made solely from Chardonnay.  As the climate warms, so the Chardonnay grape produces more characterful wine, and this is stunning.  Fresh, elegant, balanced – with lovely biscuity notes on the palate.  Stunning with some lightly smoked trout, or a Chaorce cheese. 

– 2 x Old Vine Chenin Blanc Kloof Street 2024
Gives aromas of sun-ripened pears and wet granite on the nose. The palate has a vibrant acidity balanced by a soft, round texture and pithy character. The finish displays a refreshing, saline edge.  A food friendly wine, try this with a whole variety of foods, from seared scallops to baked cod, to roast turkey or duck.  Cheese-wise, Gruyere pairs well. 

– 2 x Sancerre Domaine Sautereau 2024
On the palate this has fabulous acidity combined with intense fresh apppley citrus fruit and a long finish.  Great with some pan fried sea bream with a sage and butter sauce, and of course the local Crottin de Chavignol goat’s cheese.  And here’s an idea – what about Gazpacho, maybe along with some other mini starters at a reception?

– 2 x Château de Fontenille Bordeaux 2022
Produced in an approachable modern style, this is an elegant wine, bright ruby in colour. with lingering berry fruit notes. Well-structured, full bodied, with characteristic smoky, cigar-box notes so typical of good red Bordeaux.  Roast lamb with garlic and rosemary, ox cheek or steak frites would make a great match with this wine.  Vegetarians may like to try this with a whole, roasted celeriac.  Cheeses such as Cheddar, Comte and Mimolette will pair well.

– 2 x Ribera del Duero Una Cepa 2019 
Aged for 18 months in barrique and a further 12 months at the bodega, it has aromas of leather, toasted vanilla and ripe fruit. On the mouth, it is structured and balanced with great complexity and weight. Traditional roast lamb would be the perfect choice. The smoked Idiazabal ewe’s milk cheese would be a lovely match.

– 2 x Château Delmond Sauternes 2022 (37.5cl)
Pale gold in colour with aromas of apricot, peach, honey and floral nuances. It is medium to full bodied on the palate with a creamy texture and a refreshing acidity which perfectly balances the sweetness.  A classic pairing would be a pate and a blue cheese such as Roquefort.

Also available as a case of 6 bottles.