Selection of Wines to Put Under the Christmas Tree by Léa Perret, France's Best Young Caviste 2022

By Léa Perret, Best Young Cavist of France 2022

Léa Perret, voted France's Best Young Caviste 2022, guides us through a selection of exceptional wines to celebrate the festive season. Whether you're a novice, amateur, enthusiast or expert, discover the listcompiledby our wine ambassador, Léa Perret, to find the perfect gift to slip under the tree. For each profile, you'll find two options: a great classic as well as a more original wine.

For Novices:

If you're new to the world of wine, Léa Perret recommends accessible, pleasant wines to get you off to a good start. Opt for a great classic that's sure to please, a Saint-Emilion Grand Cru from a fine Château in a slightly older vintage, around 5 years old. For example, Château Magnan-Figeac 2018. If you'd like to play the originality card, a Languedoc wine like Jean Orliac's Loup dans la Bergerie will present a juicy, fresh profile, very pleasant and flattering, and little bonus... the label is very nice!

For Amateurs :

Amateurs will appreciate more complex and diversified wines.LéaPerretsuggests a Lirac from Château Mont-Redon, a small appellation right next to Chateauneuf-du-Pape that offers lovely aromatic complexity. To explore new flavors, a DOC Sicilia, Summanera varietal Grillo: a fresh, seductive Sicilian wine that can be enjoyed as an aperitif or with seafood.

For Wine Enthusiasts :

Wine enthusiasts deserve precise, distinctive wines. Léa Perret proposes a white Hermitage, Chevalier de Sterimberg: an iconic wine of the appellation, very brioche-like and opulent, a jewel for food and wine pairing. To vary the pleasures, the cuvée Muntada from the unmissable Domaine Gauby in the Côte Catalanes. Its power, finesse and depth will delight those who receive it.

Bordeaux Grand Cru Classé like Château Margaux for lovers of full-bodied reds, or a Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos for lovers of mineral whites. These exceptional wines reflect the expertise and passion of our winemakers.

For Experts :

For the most demanding connoisseurs, Léa Perret recommends rare and prestigious crus.

Why not go for a great Champagne? We often focus on still wines, but the delicate bubbles are much appreciated by experts. Bruno Paillard, a small family-run business, offers the cuvée Nec Plus Ultra 2008, a great wine full of delicacy. Deeply authentic, it will delight any expert.

For something more original, I thought of an exception... Burgundy's only 100% aligoté premier cru. Pansot's Morey-Saint-Denis Les Monts Luisants, in magnum for added pleasure, will surprise and impress the lucky person who receives it as a gift. On tasting, it has all the makings of a Chardonnay..

Conclusion:

Whether you're a novice, amateur, enthusiast or expert, Léa Perret's selection of wines offers a diverse palette to satisfy all levels of knowledge. Give the perfect gift under the tree this year by trusting in the expertise of our ambassador, Léa Perret, France's best young caviste in 2022. May the festive season be filled with oenological delights and discoveries!