Christmas is the time to be jolly and wine certainly helps you on your way but how to match the wine to the meal? World Champion Sommelier Gerard Basset OBE tells us how. Which wine to have with your dinner? How about the pudding? And when can we drink champagne? Gerard Basset answers all your questions in the video, enjoy! Picking the perfect wine for your Christmas Day festivities can be a tall order, especially if you’re keen to match your salmon blinis to a celebratory bubbly, your turkey with a mouthwatering red or white and your plum pudding with a delicious dessert wine. But Christmas Day wine shopping doesn’t have to be stressful or expensive and with the right advice, can actually be incredibly satisfying, especially when you wow your family with a fantastic drop as they tuck into their Christmas dinner. World Champion Sommelier and French wine superstar Gerard Basset OBE has years of experience when it comes to wine and food matching and he’s on hand this Christmas to help you pick the perfect bottle (or two) for the big day. What do you think of Gerard’s suggestions? Let us know your thoughts by commenting below or tweeting us @FemaleFirst_UK Cara Mason @cara_mason
