THE GUIDE WINTER 2021/22


Laylo has created a sophisticated new version of the wine box


which promises to be “la nouvelle star de vos cocktails” – just the thing to put the zing into your Christmas drinks cabinet. Santé! www.armagnac.fr/en


Audemus: The Collection Gift sets always go down well at Christmas and for something a little out of the ordinary, try Audemus Spirits: The Collection, featuring Pink Pepper Gin, Covert Fig Leaf Liqueur, Sepia Bitter and the thoroughly intriguing Umami Gin. The box itself is something to treasure once the spirits have been enjoyed, with a unique ‘jack-in-the-box’ opening, created by artist Edd Bagenal. audemus-spirits.com


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Laylo Lot #2: Sauvignon Blanc Heading to a festive party and don’t want to turn up empty- handed? We love Laylo’s Lot #2: Sauvignon Blanc, which brings the box of wine firmly into the 21st century. At 2.5 litres, it fits easily into a shelf on the fridge so you’ll always have a glass of something chilled to hand. And with its French Toile de Jouy decoration, it’s rather beautiful too – look carefully, though: there are witty modernisations, including a passing jumbo jet and a boomerang. If Marie Antoinette had a box of wine in her ice house, we reckon this is what it’d look like. Laylo specialises in premium wines from indie winemakers and this Loire Sauvignon is made by


Pierre-Jean Sauvion, a fourth- generation winemaker, at his family’s château. Think green apples and white peach with a lick of fresh acidity. drinklaylo.com


Sassy Organic Cider For the cider drinker in your family, look no further than Sassy, Normandy’s highly innovative family cider company, which has now launched its 100% organic range. Made from five varieties of Normandy cider apples, grown and hand-picked near the Château de Sassy, it’s zingy, juicy and downright delicious. Served chilled as an aperitif, or for something different, try the stunning poiré. www.maison-sassy.com/en


Mirabeau Rosé Gin


Mirabeau is an award-winning Provence rosé brand founded by British winemakers Stephen and Jeany Cronk. Unlike many of its sweet counterparts, Mirabeau Rosé Gin is a true gin with juniper being a dominant component, while botanical ingredients add further aromatic layers and complexity. The result is a pale pink gin, with a unique style bringing a burst of Riviera aromas and sunshine. Heaven. www.maisonmirabeau.com


Cheese to your door It wouldn’t be France without fromage and this superb website allows you to have something smelly delivered straight to your door. We love the Tour de France


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