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In amongst all the excitement of Christmas Day, there is one thing we can all look forward to: Christmas dinner. The ultimate excuse to indulge in fine wine and food while making merry!

Traditional roast turkey is perfect with rich and buttery whites such as Chardonnay — for a classic pairing, opt for Mâcon-Verzé ‘Allure’ Domaine de la Jobeline 2021, white peach and yellow pear intermingled with lemon curd and a flinty, mineral edge make for an upbeat and succulent Burgundian white. Or try a richer style from Australia, Beginning Chardonnay The Lane 2022 comes from Adelaide Hills, meaning the bold tropical and stone fruit character is tempered by freshness and complemented by vanilla oak, stony minerality and nutty nuances. Alternatively, a light and fruity red such as Pinot Noir can also hit the spot — grab a bottle or two of Les Lys de Léon Pinot Noir 2023 with its bright red cherry fruit, spiced undertones and lifted acidity; this is a modern style French red!

For anyone tucking into a nut roast or beef wellington, Château Barrail du Blanc Grand Cru St-Émilion is a fabulous Merlot-dominant red from one of the world’s most renowned producers, without breaking the bank. Plummy notes are entwined with a red and black fruit medley, layered with spices and tobacco hints.

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