Top 3 festive spirits

Bored with bubbly? We invite you to try these holly, jolly alternatives

PIÈCE DE RÉSISTANCE

Armagnac fans should have a snifter of Domaine Laballe’s Résistance. Made from 100% Baco grapes, it’s full-bodied and spicy with a lingering taste of liquorice – in other words, the perfect digestif. €49

boutique.laballe.fr

SEASONAL SCARLET

Cognac master Meukow offers this seductive ruby-red bottle for Christmas, whose rich contents smell of nutty caramel and taste of dried fruits. Sublime. €38.50

www.meukowcognac.com

GIN FOR THE WIN

For a Noël with a twist, we recommend a cheeky splash of Cantarelle Gin de Provence. Both 100% natural and made exclusively with local grapes, it’s a welcome newcomer to the table. From €23

www.cantarelle.net