Sponsored: Win a case of glorious Gosset champagne and six champagne glasses

We know you LOVE champagne (who doesn’t?) so one of you is going to be very happy indeed to win this month’s prize, a case of Gosset champagne and six champagne glasses.

Gosset is the oldest wine house in champagne dating back to 1584 before bubbles in champagne were even thought of. I’ve been a huge fan since I visited its cellars some 25 years ago and am thrilled that they’ve come up with this amazing prize

The case of six includes two bottles each of the following

2 x Gosset Grande Réserve Brut - the signature cuvée of the house and the perfect expression of the Champagne Gosset style. The wine has subtle structure and elegance from at least 3 years ageing on lees in Gosset’s cellars in Epernay and Ay. An equal blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir with a little addition of Meunier, the chardonnay gives a delicacy underscored by aromas of peach and yellow plum. The Pinot Noir add structure which supports the wine in its long ageing. The result is a champagne of immense versatility, working equally well on its own as alongside tapas, seafood and cheese like Comte.

2 x Gosset Grand Rosé Brut - a rosé with a high proportion of Chardonnay to create a champagne that is equally at ease as an aperitif or with a meal. The Chardonnay gives freshness and precision and the addition of a little red wine from Bouzy and Ambonnay contribute fine fruit notes. The richness and sweetness of the wine make it an excellent match for wild salmon, fish and seafood tapas, grilled veal, and poultry

2 x Gosset Grand’ Blanc de Blancs Brut - This cuvée encompasses the finesse of the Côte des Blancs and the structure of the Montagne de Reims. Grand Blanc de Blancs is made from 100% Chardonnay grapes grown in fifteen villages of the Côte des Blancs and the Côte des Noirs. Each of these villages and terroirs bring their own character, complexities and aromas to the wine, culminating in this exceptional cuvée.

They are also including six beautiful glasses which you will notice are not the flute shape you may be used to but the wider tulip shape which allows the full flavour of the champagne to express itself.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Tuesday November 30th 2021 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter.

This is an advertising feature in association with Champagne Gosset https://www.champagne-gosset.com/en/the-house-new-home/. For full terms and conditions, see below.

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1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Champagne Gosset, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of six bottles of Gosset champagne described above and six champagne glases. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Tuesday November 30th 2021. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Wednesday December 15th and will be notified by e-mail.

7. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

8. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

9. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

10. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

11. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to chantal@matchingfoodandwine.com after December 31st 2021

Sponsored: Win a case of top quality Cava

If you haven’t tasted Spain’s best known sparkling wine Cava recently you’re in for a surprise at the quality of the wines, many of which are now produced from organic and biodynamically cultivated vines. THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

The D.O.Cava has picked out a selection from some of the top famly-owned producers for this month’s prize which will make spectacular drinking in the run up to Christmas.

The case includes two bottles each of the following

• Vins El Cep Kila Cava Brut 2017 from a group of winegrowers who have been making wine since 1448 and who have been pioneers in ecological and biodynamic viticulture
• Pares Balta Blanca Cusine, 2012 A blend of Xarel.lo, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from a family owned winery whose origins go back to 1790 and which has been using biodynamic practices since 2012
• Alta Alella Mirgin Reserva Brut Nature 2017 From Spain’s smallest region Alella, produced with manually harvested organic grapes and made by the traditional method
• Maset Cava, Nu, Brut Rose 2018 A fruity sparkling rosé cava made from trepat and garnacha tinta from organically farmed vineyards.
• Sumarroca Reserva Rose Eco 2018Sustainably produced wines using their own estate-grown fruit.
• Maset Cava, Nu, Brut Reserva, 2017 organically produced xarel·lo, macabeo and parellada from a family winegrower which has wineries spread across different regions of Spain

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday October 31st 2021 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter.

This is an advertising feature in association with D.O.Cava. For full terms and conditions, see below.

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Terms and Conditions

1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, D.O.Cava, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of the case of Cava described above though the sponsor reserves the right to substitute bottles of equivalent value. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday October 31st 2021. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday November 15th and will be notified by e-mail.

7. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

8. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

9. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

10. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

11. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and county of residence will be made available by sending an email to chantal@matchingfoodandwine.com after November 30th 2021

Win a case of Nicolas Feuillatte rosé champagne

THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED.

It may or may not have escaped your notice that it’s Valentine’s Day this week and to celebrate we’ve got a six bottle case of gorgeous Nicolas Feuillatte brut rosé to give away.

It’s a blend of pinot noir, pinot meunier and chardonnay and aged for three years which gives it a delicate wild strawberry flavour and a stream of fine, elegant bubbles.

It won’t of course reach our lucky winner by V Day but if you’re inspired you can buy your loved one (and yourself) a bottle (in Asda, John Lewis or Majestic). And, if you win, enjoy champagne on other romantic occasions for the rest of the year. (Who says you can only have a romantic night in on February 14th, eh? Or February 29th for that matter. It’s Leap Year, this year, remember?)

They recommend it with salmon and avocado blinis and strawberry soufflé tart should you be looking for inspiration! (I’d also fancy it with some macarons - as pictured - or white chocolate with little crunchy bits of freeze dried raspberry.

The closing date for the competition is 11.59pm GMT on Monday March 2nd 2020 and you must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter. For other terms and conditions see below.

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Terms and Conditions

1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Nicolas Feuillatte, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of the case of Nicolas Feuillatte rosé above. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Monday March 2nd 2020. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday March 16th and will be notified by e-mail.

6. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

7. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

8. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

9. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

10. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and country of residence will be made available by sending an email to comps@matchingfoodandwine.com after March 31st 2020.

Win a case of fabulous Billecart-Salmon Sous Bois champagne

We know you love a champagne competition but this is really something exceptional: a case of one of my own favourites, family-owned champagne house Billecart Salmon’s Sous Bois Brut.

It’s a highly unusual champagne in that although it consists of the classic champagne grape varieties - Premier and Grand Cru Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs Premier and Grand Cru Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims, Aÿ and Mareuil-sur-Aÿ and Pinot Meunier from the right bank of the Vallée de la Marne - it’s entirely vinified in oak. To add complexity 30% to 35% of the blend is made from older reserve wines and it’s aged on its lees for 6 to 7 years.

It truly is a special occasion wine to drink with something delicious like roast chicken, grilled lobster or a wild mushroom risotto. At £60-70 a bottle the value of the six bottle case would be over £400 in most wine shops.

To be in with a chance of winning this amazing prize you must submit your entry by is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday December 1st 2019. You must live in the UK and be over 18 to enter. For other terms and conditions see below.

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Terms and Conditions

1. This prize draw is open to all subscribers of 18 or over, other than freelancers or contractors employed by matchingfoodandwine.com, Billecart-Salmon, their respective families and agents or anyone directly connected to the prize draw

2. No purchase is necessary.

3. Entries submitted through third parties or agents will not be eligible. Only one entry is allowed per person.

4. The prize consists of the six bottle case of Billecart-Salmon Sous Bois champagne detailed above and will be drawn at random. The prize is non-transferable, non-refundable and cannot be exchanged for cash alternatives in whole or in part.

5. The closing date for entry to the draw is 11.59pm GMT on Sunday December 1st 2019. The winner will be drawn from the list of entrants by matchingfoodandwine by 11.59pm on Monday December 9th and will be notified by e-mail.

6. We ask for your name, email address and postal address in order to conduct the competition. We will delete this data as soon as the competition has concluded and the winner has received their prize.

7. In the event that you decide to subscribe to our monthly newsletter when you enter the competition, we will in addition record your name and email address in order to be able to send it out to you. You will be able to unsubscribe and ask us to delete your personal data at any time.

8. We accept no responsibility for late, incomplete, incorrectly submitted, corrupted or misdirected entries.

9. Our decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into.

10. Entrants agree to be bound by these terms and conditions.

The winner’s surname and country of residence will be made available by sending an email to comps@matchingfoodandwine.com after December 31st 2019.