Competition: Win a Half-Case of French Wine

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are versatile and timeless Christmas wine choices and the Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon estate in the Languedoc produces some of the finest expressions of these varietals in the region. And we have half a case to give away to one lucky reader…

Located in a mountainous arma in the Haute Vallée de Aude Domaine de la Métarie d’Alon is a 25-hectare estate with terror ideal for the production of top-quality Chardonnay and Pinot noir grapes which are grown organically and hand-picked at optimum npeness. The wine is cultivated on plots at higher altitude than is usual in the Languedoc, so the grapes benefit from cooler nights after the hot sunny days, which lends freshness to the wines Although it is located in the Languedoc, Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon’s winemaking approach is firmly rooted in Burgundy led by Jeanne Delaunay who is a talented, young, sixth generation Burgundian winemaker. These two exceptional Le Village cuvées, made from a selection of the estate’s top plots, are both available for a limited time at Majestic so now’s the time to pick up a couple of bottles to bring a touch of southem French style to your festive plans. Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon Chardonnay Le Village 2023 (organic) (€21.99 or £18.99 mix six at Majestic) A fresh and complex wine with aromas of peach, lemon, banana and lemon tart with hazelnut and dried banana. A worthy partner to a traditional turkey roast. Domaine de la Métairie d’Alon Pinot Noir Le Village 2020 (organic) £21.99 or £18.99 mix six from Majestic) Smelling of summer gardens and hedgerows, with red berry notes mingling with peony and rose and mamed with the warmth of ginger. Perfect with roasted game birds for a festive feast.

Win a half-case of French wine