Food & Drink
Give your mum something she’ll really appreciate this Mother’s Day |
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With Mother’s Day fast approaching, why not treat your mum to something that will tantalise her taste buds. We have a fantastic list of wines that will offer something to suit all tastes.
If you’re cooking up a traditional roast chicken for your mother on her special day, then why not try a bottle of Chiroubles 2007, Georges Duboeuf (£8.99 at Waitrose) to match it. It is made from 100 per cent Gamay, which is the unique grape variety used in the Beaujolais region to produce their celebrated wines. This refined medium-bodied red shows delicate red cherry and wild strawberry aromas with subtle yet silky tannins.
The Saint Mont Château de Sabazan 2006 (£12.99 at Nicolas) is the perfect partner to a decadent chocolate cake, so why not treat your mum to this perfect combination and really show her how much she means to you. The extra ripeness from the grapes contributes to the richness of the wine, and the beautifully balanced dark fruit and vanilla flavours will enhance every bite of that delicious chocolate cake. Alternatively, this will work wonders with roast lamb.
Now that spring is just around the corner, maybe a zesty white is more fitting, in which case the Nobilo Regional Sauvignon Blanc 2009 (£8.49 at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Asda and Tesco) would definitely fit the bill. This newly released 2009 vintage is bursting with flavours of lemon, passion fruit and melon, and is perfect as an aperitif before that roast chicken that’s in the oven!
If you think only champagne will cut it, treat your mum to a bottle of M&S Oudinot Rosé Champagne NV (£22.99 at M&S). This lively, luxurious rosé champagne with ripe strawberries has a hint of cream and a crisp, dry finish – the ideal choice for someone who needs a little spoiling.
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