BOSTON COMMON MAGAZINE

Holiday 2005

Holiday Spirits

We asked some of the city's leading wine purveyors to share their picks for the season. Bottoms Up!

Klaudia Mally and Carri Wroblewski, BRIX Wine Shop

WINE

2002 Domaine Fourrier Chambolle-Musigny ler Cru Les Gruenchers ($80) "This wine has a gorgeous and elegant nose filled with cherries, yet almost floral. The palate has good acidity and is full-bodied to match holiday fare. This one makes a great gift for cellaring."

2002 Henri Bourgeois Jadis Sancerre ($45) "This is one of our favorite producers. The fruit comes from 50-year-old-plus vines and sees some barrel aging. Like liquid velvet for your tongue, it is rich yet has uncanny acidity."

CHAMPAGNE

1995 Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill ($200) "This was created as a tribute to the great man, who was a close friend of the Pol Roger family and longtime consumer of the Champagne. We love the elegance and raciness of this wine, which highlights citrus, hazelnut, and a toasty finish."

A BIT OF EVERYTHING

The Holiday BRIX Six ($100) "The most sophisticated six-pack you'll ever drink. You can start with bubbly, move into red and white wines to match your holiday fare, and finish with a dessert wine for your sweet tooth. It makes a great gift for your neighbor, boss, or yourself."