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Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are versatile and timeless Christmas wine decisions and the Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon property within the Languedoc produces among the best expressions of those varietals within the area. And we have now half a case to disclose to one fortunate reader…

Located in a mountainous arma within the Haute Vallée de Aude Domaine de la Métarie d’Alon is a 25-hectare property with terror ultimate for the manufacturing of top-quality Chardonnay and Pinot noir grapes that are grown organically and hand-picked at optimum npeness . The wine is cultivated on plots at larger altitude than is common within the Languedoc, so the grapes profit from cooler nights after the new sunny days, which lends freshness to the wines Although it’s situated within the Languedoc, Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon’s winemaking method is firmly rooted in Burgundy led by Jeanne Delaunay who’s a proficient, younger, sixth era Burgundian winemaker. These two distinctive Le Village cuvées, constituted of a number of the property’s high plots, are each out there for a restricted time at Majestic so now’s the time to choose up a few bottles to convey a contact of southern French type to your festive plans. Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon Chardonnay Le Village 2023 (natural) (€21.99 or £18.99 combine six at Majestic) A recent and sophisticated wine with aromas of peach, lemon, banana and lemon tart with hazelnut and dried banana. A worthy companion to a standard turkey roast. Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon Pinot Noir Le Village 2020 (natural) £21.99 or £18.99 combine six from Majestic) Smelling of summer time gardens and hedgerows, with purple berry notes mingling with peony and rose and mamed with the heat of ginger. Perfect with roasted recreation birds for a festive feast.