For the average wine enthusiast, matching your wine to your meal isn’t an easy task. In which case it’s best to consult the experts, those like French Vine. The company is a new luxury wine destination created by ex Wallaby David Lyons and his wife Justine – a curation of unique French wines to be available on Australian soil. Which makes the duo a dab hand at pairing. Here they have taken out the matching guesswork, putting forward their suggestions for 5 different wines for 5 different occasions.

Leclerc Briant Brut Rosé, rrp $105. An occasion as special as an anniversary deserves this beautiful salmon pink Champagne. This Champagne has a decidedly spicy style; rich, vinous, with nicely balanced freshness and gorgeous aromatics all at the same time – a racy and sensuous champagne of great precision which makes it ideal for a celebration of this kind.

Domain Gayda Figure Libre Freestyle Blanc, rrp $41. A crowd-pleasing white wine blend from the Languedoc wine region. This is an outstanding easy- drinking white wine blend is clean and impressive with a finely textured finish. Aromatic with hints of stone fruit and honeysuckle make this stand-out white wine perfect for Friday night drinks.

Aegerter Hautes Côtes de Nuits Belle Canaille, rrp $49 A racy, soft Burgundy of a light garnet hue features notes of cherry, liquorice and violet that is ready to enjoy today. Sunday lunch should be long and relaxed. This is a smooth yet spicy Pinot Noir that will take you through the afternoon and well into the night if that is where lunch is headed!

Leclerc Briant La Croisette, rrp $250 will not disappoint. This stunningly unique Champagne is like a good Marriage that gets even better with age. This beautiful cuvée is a perfect example of the distinctive mineral flavours of Leclerc Briant. Featuring the scent of buttercups, lime flowers and dried yellow flowers, brioche, crystallised lemon stewed rhubarb and camomile infusion with a suggestion of mint and flint, this is a favourite amongst Champagne connoisseurs.

Treat yourself to a bottle of La Bastide Saint Dominique Châteauneuf Du Pape, rrp $100. This intense ruby-coloured Rhone classic is both elegant and spicy. With a pungent nose of jammy red fruits, kirsch liqueur and black berries this stunning red wine is the perfect way to celebrate both small wins and major goal-kicking occasions.