At Amantes de Moraira, the festive season is shaped by champagne. Christmas and New Year’s Eve are celebrated through a cellar that rivals the finest in the region, supported by seasonal menus designed to enhance each pour. For guests who see champagne as more than a toast, this is where the holidays truly begin!
Christmas Dining Guided by the Glass
Christmas at Amantes de Moraira is built around balance and restraint, allowing champagne to remain central throughout the meal. The experience often begins with established classics such as Perrier-Jouët Grand Brut or Gosset Grande Réserve Brut, both chosen for their freshness and clarity. These styles set the tone for a meal that unfolds slowly, without rushing the palate.
As courses progress, guests are encouraged to explore bottles with greater depth. Louis Roederer Brut Collection and Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus are frequently recommended by the team, offering structure and minerality that carry well across richer winter flavours. The service is deliberately conversational. Guests are guided rather than instructed, allowing personal preference to shape the pairing.
A Cellar Defined by Prestige and Range
The champagne selection at Amantes de Moraira reflects both heritage houses and rare expressions. Alongside reliable favourites such as Bollinger Special Cuvée, Ruinart Blanc de Blancs, and Delamotte Blanc de Blancs 2018, the list opens the door to serious collectors’ bottles.
Louis Roederer Cristal 2015 stands as a centrepiece, while Bollinger La Grande Année 2014 and Pol Roger Cuvée Winston Churchill offer depth and authority. Vintage rosés such as Laurent-Perrier Rosé Alexandra 2004 and Louis Roederer Cristal Rosé 2013 provide an alternative path through the evening. Each bottle is presented with context, ensuring the choice feels considered rather than indulgent.
New Year’s Eve and the Bollinger Ritual
New Year’s Eve at Amantes de Moraira is unapologetically champagne-driven. The evening culminates in the opening of the restaurant’s 15-litre Bollinger Champagne bottles, a ritual that brings the room together as midnight approaches. It is a shared moment that defines the celebration and sets the tone for welcoming 2026.
For those marking the night with a personal statement, bottles such as Bollinger R.D. 2007 or Dom Pérignon Vintage 2013 are often selected. The focus remains on timing, atmosphere, and the pleasure of drinking well in good company.
Celebrating the Year Through Champagne
Amantes de Moraira offers a festive season shaped by expertise and intention. From Christmas lunches to New Year’s Eve at midnight, champagne leads every moment. It is a place to reflect on the year past and raise a glass to what comes next.
Contact Details
Amantes de Moraira
Reservations: +34 616 74 91 67
Website: www.amantesdemoraira.com
