For wine enthusiasts and the hedonist in the cellar gearing up for Christmas, here are some wines listed in top-end restaurants that you can buy and judge for yourself at home:
1. Chateau Rahoul 2010, Graves, Bordeaux, France (£24, www.thegoodwineshop.co.uk)
A great year for Bordeaux, this claret is listed at The Harwood Arms, the only Michelin-starred pub in London. "A fine medium-bodied Bordeaux, focus is on finesse and elegance whilst offering attractive drinking with its supple, silky fruit," says Alex Sergeant, general manager.
2. Hambledon, Classic Cuvee, Sparkling, Hampshire, England (£29.95, www.bbr.com)
"We love this wine here at The Clove Club," says Jonathan Raggett, head sommelier. "If it were up to me (and if it was slightly cheaper), I would be happy to have it as a house sparkling instead of champagne."
3. Craggy Range Te Muna Sauvignon Blanc 2014, Te Muna Road Vineyard, Martinborough, New Zealand (£14.95, www.winedirect.co.uk)
Elegant and food friendly, you'll find this classy sauvignon blanc listed at Manchester House Restaurant by Aiden Byrne. Expect floral aromatics, a rich, textured palate of fresh lime entwined with grapefruit and a fresh, long finish.
4. Louis Latour Macon-Villages Chameroy 2013, France (£14.70, www.spiritedwines.co.uk)
Also on the wine list at Manchester House Restaurant by Aiden Byrne, this classic Burgundy blonde displays a beautiful bouquet of ripe, white fruits and an elegant round palate with hints of pear and tropical fruit. Uplifting and refreshing.
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