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Wine for the festive menu
From oysters with the aperitif to the Yule log, from turkey to gourmet: find your dish and the bottle that goes with it.
- OrderUntil 22 December
- CollectAltenaken 11, Hoegaarden: 22 and 23 December from 10:00, 30 and 31 December from 10:00 to 15:00
- DeliveryAcross Belgium within 7 days, free from €140. Pay on delivery.
The festive menu, the Belgian way
From oysters with the aperitif to the Yule log: these are the classics on Belgian tables in December, and the bottle we open with them. Something else on your menu? See more festive dishes.
Aperitif
Oysters and seafood
Briny oysters call for fresh, crisp bubbles. White flowers, citrus and a hint of brioche: champagne from a small grower.
Cuvée Special BrutEric Therrey · 75 cl€32.61Aperitif
Smoked salmon on toast
A dry crémant with green apple and citrus cuts nicely through the richness of the salmon. Organic and made in the traditional method.
Crémant d'Alsace Brut QV Paul BioBott Frères · 75 cl€17.00Starter
Foie gras with gingerbread
The classic match: a sweet late-harvest Gewurztraminer with candied fruit, honey and lychee.
Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives BioBott Frères · 75 cl€41.20Starter
Tomato with grey shrimp, or shrimp croquettes
North Sea grey shrimp are sweet and briny. A dry, mineral Riesling keeps everything fresh.
Riesling Tradition BioBott Frères · 75 cl€15.53Starter
Scallops
Soft and creamy, so a white with the same roundness: a Tuscan Chardonnay aged in barriques, with yellow fruit and toasted nuts.
Camattole IGT Toscana Chardonnay (Barriques)Cantina Gentili · 75 cl€26.78Main course
Turkey with chestnuts
White meat with stuffing calls for a red that doesn't overpower. A Pinot Noir with ripe cherries, forest fruits and spices.
Eclipse Pinot Noir 2022 BioBott Frères · 75 cl€27.58Main course
Venison, wild boar or saddle of hare
Game with cranberries, Belgian endive and croquettes: time for the great Italians. A Barolo with violets, red fruit and fine tannins.
Barolo RocchettevinoCiabot Berton · 75 cl€45.84Main course
Beef fillet or côte à l'os
Red meat and a sturdy red: a Brunello di Montalcino with cherries, violets and spices.
Brunello di Montalcino 2019Pian delle Querci · 75 cl€33.99Cheese
Board of hard cheeses
Aged cheeses love a rich red with dried fruit. An Amarone with figs, chocolate and spices.
Amarone della Valpolicella DOCGCampo Piano · 75 cl€29.87Dessert
Yule log
Lightly sparkling and sweet, with rose and strawberry. Brachetto and chocolate are a classic pair, and the gentle bubbles keep dessert light after a big dinner.
Brachetto d'Acqui DOCGMarco Bonfante · 75 cl€12.45Midnight
Toasting the New Year
At midnight it can be something special: a 2017 vintage champagne with brioche, toasted almond and honey.
Millésime 2017Eric Therrey · 75 cl€40.75After dinner
Coffee and a digestif
An aromatic grappa from Moscato, with subtle vanilla notes from ageing in wood. Gentle enough for those who rarely drink grappa.
Grappa di Moscato Ambrata AffinataMarco Bonfante · 75 cl€37.70What's on your table?
Every family has its own festive classics. Find your dish and the bottle that goes with it.
Poultry and game 4 dishes
Guinea fowl fillet
Fine, tender poultry calls for an elegant red. A Pinot Noir with cherries, strawberries and herbs, silky and never too heavy.
Pinot NoirEerste Hoop · 75 cl€22.50Venison fillet
Noble game deserves a Barolo. This one from Serralunga d'Alba has roses, cherries, leather and liquorice, firm and long.
Serralunga Barolo DOCGTenuta Cucco · 75 cl€47.38Duck à l'orange
Duck with a sweet, fresh orange sauce: a Ripasso with ripe cherries and dried fruit is a seamless match.
Valpolicella Ripasso Classico Superiore DOC BioLa Dama · 75 cl€20.60Stuffed turkey or turkey Wellington
Prefer white with your turkey? A rich Pinot Gris with ripe pear, honey and dried fruit stands up to the stuffing and the puff pastry.
Pinot Gris Réserve Personnelle BioBott Frères · 75 cl€18.60Meat and roasts 6 dishes
Flemish braised pork cheeks
Slowly braised and full of flavour. A Côtes du Rhône from old vines, with ripe red fruit, garrigue and liquorice, full yet supple.
Côtes du Rhône Villages Vieilles VignesChâteau du Mourre du Tendre · 75 cl€15.45Roast beef
Pink roast beef and a red Bordeaux: a classic. Black cherries, cassis and liquorice from an excellent vintage.
Ad Francos 2016Château Ad Francos · 75 cl€27.81Leg of lamb
Lamb with rosemary and garlic calls for the southern Rhône. A Châteauneuf-du-Pape with black fruit, herbs and a long finish.
Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée Prestige 2021Château du Mourre du Tendre · 75 cl€39.96Orloff roast
Pork roast with ham and cheese needs a red that stays fresh. The younger brother of Brunello, with red cherries, violets and herbs.
Rosso di Montalcino 2020Pian delle Querci · 75 cl€17.72Game stew
A hearty game stew and a concentrated Nero d'Avola: black fruit, cocoa and spices.
Granduca Nero d'AvolaTola · 75 cl€22.95Boeuf bourguignon
Braised in red wine, so a Pinot Noir at the table. Red cherries, raspberry and spices, supple and elegant.
Pinot Noir TraditionBott Frères · 75 cl€16.15Fish 3 dishes
Creamy fish casserole
A creamy sauce calls for a white with body. This Chardonnay is full and creamy, with a rich texture.
ChardonnayEerste Hoop · 75 cl€16.00Salmon Wellington
Salmon in puff pastry: a Chardonnay from Piedmont with yellow apple, citrus and a light touch of oak, round and mineral.
Langhe Chardonnay DOCTenuta Cucco · 75 cl€22.15Cod or haddock
White fish loves freshness. A Gavi from the south of Piedmont, one of the finest Italian white wines.
Gavi DOCG del Comune di GaviMarco Bonfante · 75 cl€15.26Together at the table 3 dishes
Gourmet (table grill)
A bit of everything on the plate, so a red that goes with it all. Juicy red fruit, pepper and herbs.
Côtes du Rhône, Cuvée Paul 2020Château du Mourre du Tendre · 75 cl€11.31Cheese fondue or raclette
Melted cheese calls for a soft, fresh white. A Pinot Blanc with white peach, apple and almond.
Pinot Blanc Tradition BioBott Frères · 75 cl€14.61Meat fondue
A fresh, fruity red with cherries and redcurrants. Serve it lightly chilled so it stays refreshing through a long evening at the table.
Valpolicella Classico DOC BioLa Dama · 75 cl€15.24And the side dishes?
Potato gratin and croquettes are easy-going and match almost any wine. Oven-baked Belgian endive is slightly bitter: choose a red with soft tannins, or a round white. Grilled winter vegetables love a fruity red, such as a Barbera d'Alba.
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See our Christmas gifts →Frequently asked questions
Until when can I order for the holidays?
Holiday orders are possible until 22 December. If you want everything delivered before Christmas Eve, order as early as possible: we deliver across Belgium within 7 days.
Can I collect my order?
Yes. Collect your order from our shop at Altenaken 11 in Hoegaarden on 22 and 23 December from 10:00, and on 30 and 31 December from 10:00 to 15:00.
Is delivery free?
Delivery is free from €140, and always free in Hoegaarden. You pay on delivery.
Can you help me choose?
Of course. Call us on 0496 25 86 70 or come and taste in our shop at Altenaken 11 in Hoegaarden, every Thursday from 15:00 to 20:00 and on other days by appointment.