A toast to the festive season

BOLLINGER SPECIAL CUVÉE

The Bollinger Special Cuvée displays a crystalline pale straw colour of great vibrance, very fine bubbles and a beautiful aromatic complexity: roasted apples and ripe peaches with gentle citrus nuances. Full and expansive on the palate, this is an intense, very elegant and refined creamy cuvée with pear and brioche flavours and notes of fresh walnuts with a long, refreshing finish. Bollinger Special Cuvée, packaged in an elegant gift box, is available nationally for approximately R960.

BOLLINGER ROSÉ

The Bollinger Rosé entices with a beautiful salmon pink colour, a velvet mousse and fresh, pure redcurrant, cherry and strawberry aromas. The palate is rich and refined, perfectly combining power with freshness, with a silky texture and juicy wild berry flavours, a touch of creaminess and a lasting fresh berry finish. Bollinger Rosé, packaged in a gorgeous gift box, is available nationally for approximately R1 200.

NICOLAS FEUILLATTE PALMES D’OR BRUT VINTAGE 2006

The Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes d’Or Brut Vintage 2006 is a powerful and distinguished Champagne from an excellent vintage. Exquisite body on the palate reveals maturity while a seam of freshness supports the wine’s aromatic qualities. Lovely graceful gossamer bubbles swirl in the glass forming a perfectly balanced string of pearls. A seductive wave of honey, dried and tropical fruit aromas introduce the bouquet, with roasted notes adding a pleasing touch. Mature, intense, creamy and generous, this Champagne reveals intricate citrus flavours and honey with lifted notes of almond paste and marzipan. Long and lingering, showing beautiful balance, it has attractive freshness on the finish. Packaged in its distinctive black dimpled bottle and a stylish black gift box, it is available at fine wine retailers at approximately R2 100 (750ml bottle).

NICOLAS FEUILLATTE GRAPHIC ICE BLANC AND GRAPHIC ICE ROSÉ

Graphic Ice Blanc is a beautiful pale gold colour with a persistent ribbon of delicate bubbles. Fresh, floral and peachy on the nose with a touch of roasted nuts, notes of honey and round and creamy with hints of yellow stone fruits and citrus, with a lively mousse imparting freshness to a lingering finish. Graphic Ice Rosé is a delicate coral pink colour with a fine persistent mousse. Tempting aromas of black cherry and summer berries and round and creamy with flavours of cherry, raspberry and strawberry, a velvety mousse and a smooth pleasing finish. Nicolas Feuillatte Graphic Ice Blanc and Rosé, splendidly showcased in their silver and pink metallic attire, will be available at fine wine retailers at approximately R615 and R760 respectively (750ml bottle).