Sweet and/or Fortified Wines for Christmas

‘Tis the season for trifle, Christmas pudding and Yule logs – and the golden rule for pudding and wine matching is the wine must be sweeter than the pudding. Our top tip from this section is a glass of lightly chilled (not too cold!) Rivesaltes Ambré served with mince pies and a mature Somerset farmhouse Cheddar – epic!

Fontanel, Rivesaltes Ambre, 2017

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Fontanel, Rivesaltes Ambre, 2017
Fontanel, Rivesaltes Ambre, 2017

This Vin Doux Naturel (literally naturally sweet wine - see below) is one of the most...

Style

Dry > Sweet

OriginFrance

RegionRoussillon

ColourWhite

ABV16%

Bottle75cl

CodeFON917

GrapeGrenache Blanc

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Fontanel, Rancio Sec, 2018

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Fontanel, Rancio Sec, 2018
Fontanel, Rancio Sec, 2018

A stunning, rare-as-hens'-teeth, deliberately oxidised fortified, dry wine. Soft, golden...

Style

Dry > Sweet

OriginFrance

RegionRoussillon

ColourWhite

ABV18%

Bottle50cl

CodeFON818

GrapeGrenache Blanc, Grenache Gris & Macabeu

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