The Vault Christmas Case

An exceptional Christmas, exclusively for Vault members.

Some bottles deserve an occasion worthy of them. Created exclusively for our Vault members, this distinctive Christmas collection brings together twelve remarkable wines, from rare cellar releases and celebrated single vineyards to the flagship bottles of producers we deeply admire. There is mature Chablis, Champagne of extraordinary depth, compelling Italian reds and Australian classics with history in every glass. For the collector, the generous host or the wine lover looking to make this Christmas particularly memorable, it is a case with a genuine sense of occasion.

We have chosen these wines with the whole festive table in mind. Champagne for the first gathering, beautifully textured whites for seafood and celebratory lunches, and reds with the presence to accompany the season’s finest cooking. Lustau’s magnificent 30-year-old Pedro Ximénez has been selected especially for Christmas Day dessert, while aged Tawny Port offers a final glass as the conversation carries into the evening. Open them across the festivities, share them with people who will appreciate their stories, or keep a few treasures for Christmases still to come.

Inside the case

One bottle of each of the following twelve wines.

PR 90-21, Champagne Henri Giraud

A sumptuous opening to the celebrations. Henri Giraud’s perpetual reserve Champagne layers ripe pear, red apple and apricot with toasted pastry, cedar and gentle spice. Broad and silky, it combines the depth of mature reserve wines with a fresh, saline finish. Pour it with lobster or scallops, or give the first toast of Christmas the attention it deserves.

2023 Sancerre Le Mont Damné, Domaine Didier Dagueneau

From the celebrated Monts Damnés hillside in Chavignol, this is Sauvignon Blanc with remarkable precision and presence. Citrus peel, green apple and white peach meet fresh herbs, flint and a finely chalky texture. Its long, saline finish makes it a beautiful choice for a carefully prepared seafood starter, particularly scallops or turbot.

2015 Chablis 1er Cru L’Homme Mort Vieilles Vignes, Le Domaine d’Henri

A special opportunity to enjoy mature Premier Cru Chablis, released from the domaine’s cellars. Preserved lemon, orchard fruit and dried flowers mingle with oyster shell and a delicate honeyed note. Time has softened the texture while preserving its unmistakable mineral freshness. A particularly thoughtful bottle for lobster, roast turbot or chicken with morels.

2023 Maté’s Vineyard Chardonnay, Kumeu River

Kumeu River’s flagship brings depth, restraint and the unmistakable character of its mature vines. Lemon zest, apple and stone fruit unfold into hazelnut, cream and struck flint, with a velvety texture held in place by bright acidity. It is a white to linger over, equally rewarding with Christmas turkey and bread sauce or a luxurious fish course.

2024 Ried Rosenberg Feuersbrunn Grüner Veltliner, Bernhard Ott

A compelling white from one of Austria’s most admired Grüner Veltliner specialists. Pear, apricot and mandarin mingle with white pepper, herbs and a subtle floral richness. Broad and textured, yet beautifully fresh, Rosenberg brings savoury depth and a long mineral finish. An inspired companion to roast poultry, pork with crackling or creamy mushroom dishes.

2015 Estate Pinot Noir, Paringa Estate

A mature Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir with the elegance and savoury complexity that make this variety so rewarding at the festive table. Red and dark cherry fruit mingle with spice, carried by a poised structure and a lingering finish. Its combination of flavour and finesse makes it a lovely choice for turkey, roast duck or mushroom Wellington.

2021 Brunello di Montalcino, Il Marroneto

Perfumed, graceful and quietly commanding, Il Marroneto’s Brunello brings wild cherry, redcurrant and rose petal together with orange peel, dried herbs and tea leaf. Fine tannins and vibrant acidity give the fruit shape and persistence. A distinguished bottle for a special Christmas dinner, particularly with roast lamb, and a tempting addition to the cellar for anyone who loves classical Sangiovese.

2020 Barolo La Pira, Roagna

A serious wine for the Barolo lover, combining aromatic delicacy with formidable depth. Wild strawberry, red cherry and dried rose unfold into orange peel, anise and earthy spice, with firm, finely drawn tannins carrying a persistent finish. Give it time in a decanter and serve with braised beef or truffle dishes, or keep it for further development.

2013 The Signature Cabernet Sauvignon & Shiraz, Yalumba

More than a decade of bottle age brings another dimension to this celebrated Australian blend. Blackcurrant, plum and blackberry are joined by cedar, mint, leather and mocha, with Cabernet providing definition and Shiraz lending generous texture. A deeply satisfying choice for beef Wellington or slow-roasted lamb, bringing mature complexity to the Christmas table.

2021 Command Shiraz, Elderton

Drawn from Shiraz vines planted in 1894, Command offers a remarkable connection to the Barossa’s vineyard heritage. Blackberry, ripe plum and dark chocolate build through layers of liquorice, clove and cedar. Full-bodied and richly textured, with polished tannins and a long finish, this is the bottle for roast rib of beef, venison or a celebratory winter dinner.

VORS Pedro Ximénez 30-Year-Old, Bodegas Lustau

The Christmas Day dessert wine. This extraordinarily concentrated sweet sherry brings dried figs, dates and molasses together with roasted coffee, dark cocoa, toffee and warm spice. Certified as having an average age of at least 30 years, it has a sumptuous, almost velvet-like texture and remarkable persistence. Serve a small glass alongside Christmas pudding with brandy cream, mince pies or dark chocolate torte. Its depth of dried fruit and spice makes it a particularly memorable partner to the final course.

20-Year-Old Tawny Port, Quinta do Vallado, 50cl

A beautifully mellow conclusion to the festivities. Dried fruit, delicate tobacco and a hint of liquorice unfold across a rich, satin-smooth palate, with freshness keeping everything balanced. Pour it gently chilled with walnut tart or mature cheese, or enjoy it on its own when the plates have been cleared and there is nowhere else to be.