Gauntleys Festive Mixed Cases
Distinguished and Exciting Alternatives to Champagne this Christmas - 3 bottle case

This trio of sensational sparkling wines offers up exciting alternatives to Champagne for the Christmas period. Albert Boxler in Alsace, Liv Vincendeau in Anjou and Heretat Mestres in Penedès have a few things in common: firstly, they are all highly acclaimed wineries which are helping to define, or redefine their individual regions, and secondly, they all produce world class sparkling wines, from the same traditional method as is used in Champagne. All would easily go with any festive dishes, sweet or savoury. Firstly, you have Boxlers delicious crémant with its deep and alluring nose of ripe white peach, quince and delicious creamy notes. The palate is then broad and rich, with pear, peach and yellow fruits combined with brioche, an rounding acidity and a charmingly fine and persistent mousse. Secondly, you have Liv’s ‘Loire Gold’, which is a sumptuous 100% Chenin brut nature Cremant de Loire. This is a pure, rich, mineral and elegant sparkling wine. The palate sings with vibrant quince, ripe apple and citrus fruits, accompanied by notes of caramel, bread crust and hazelnuts. The finish is long and clear rounded by a delightfully fine mouse and mouth-watering salinity. Finally, we need no introduction for the sensational ‘Visol’, from Mestres, who are redefining Cava in the eyes of the wine world. This cuvée combines floral notes on the nose with apple and fresh and dried apricot fruits on the palate, together with the enticing complexities of baked bread, honey, and vanilla, mixed beautifully with a fine mousse and saline minerality. All these wines are gloriously balanced with long and stylish finishes. Truly world class sparkling wines, which can hold their own alongside any Champagne, and will not disappoint if you’re looking for a distinguished alternative to our much-loved festive fizz this Christmas.