The 21st of December, a Sunday to be savoured so today, we pour Laura Lardy’s Fleurie, a Gamay that’s elegant, floral, and beautifully poised.

On the nose, expect violet-laced red fruits, delicate berries, and a structure that’s pleasing but not heavy. It’s feminine in character, but with real substance — a wine that rewards gentle sipping.

Serve this wine with a cheese board (soft goat cheese, charcuterie), roast chicken, or even by itself beside candlelight. On solstice eve, let the floral lift and gentle red fruit whisper promise of longer days and warmer moments ahead.