It may only be early October, but the top purveyors of luxury have all come out with their very best hampers this week. It’s no surprise that our top hamper is from Harrods. Aptly titled The Decadence Hamper, this exquisite offering comes in a fleet of generously appointed trunks each filled to the brim with fine wines, Champagnes and spirits, cured meat, savouries, exotic teas and coffees, sweets and other beloved Christmas goodies.

The breakdown of this abundant hamper is as follows:

Harrods The Decadence Hamper

Wines & Spirit

Réviseur Extra “Origin” Cognac

Powerful and rich. Spice and honey predominate before soft butter notes and slightly dry finish.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Pessac-Leognan, 2012

Overtones of licorice which is typical of perfectly ripe grapes are balanced with nuances of menthol which balance the wine. A powerful wine with rich tannins adds texture.

Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, 2014 Magnum

Bold yellow stone fruit and complex spice notes culminate for a fine and powerful finish.

Penfolds Grange Bin 95, Australia, 2008

This is a full bodied red wine with black berry and black cherry fruit combining with spices and charred meat notes.

Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru 2011

Concentrated and focussed on the palate with classy forest fruits and wild strawberry sweetness.

Dominus, Napa Valley 2012

The Dominus 2012 exemplifies the finest qualities of Cabernet Sauvignon from an ideal vintage. The intriguing nose offers a depth of aromas including lavender, Asian spices and cedar. Soft, supple tannins buoy layers of dark earth and cocoa. The wine is racy yet refined with a long elegant finish.

Silverado Vineyards, Limited Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2009

Plum, spice, earth, dried herb and sweet oak aromas. Medium body with well-integrated fruit, spice and oak flavours. Balanced acidity and tannin give a long finish with flavours that linger.

Johnnie Walker Private Collection 2016 Edition

This 2016 Edition, fine honeyed notes, is a masterclass in balancing aromatic layers of honey sweetness from an array of single grain and special Highland single malts.

Château Canon, Saint-Emilion ler Grand Cru Classe 2001

Chocolate, black raspberry, coffee, liquorice, smoke and minerality. Medium to full bodied, this silky, soft textured wine ends with fresh black raspberry flavours.

Château Latour, Les Forts de Latour, Pauillac 2001

Red berry fruit and cedar wood notes along with classic spice box and lead pencil erupt from the glass in this classic Pauillac.

Domaine Rossignol-Trapet, Latricieres-Chambertin Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits 2012

The flavours are remarkably well balanced, with balanced tannin and acidity. It is very racy with length and concentration, often with a bouquet evoking aromas of wet undergrowth, wild cherry and blackberry.

Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut, Champagne 1999

Aromas of white blossom, fresh almond and vanilla with fresh citrus lemon zest and grapefruit and a long rich finish.

Château Margaux, Premier Grand Cru Classe, Margaux 2012

Flowers intermixed with blueberries, blackberries and cassis fruit, moderate tannin, a multi-dimensional mouthfeel, and a long, structured finish.

Château Mouton Rothschild, Pauillac 1995

This classic Pauillac is fully mature and shows lovely wild berry and cigarbox notes.

Ferreira Vintage Port 1978

This vintage port boasts an intense aroma dominated by red fruits, exotic woods and spicy notes of pepper and clove.

Château Haut-Brion Rouge 2011

Beautiful deep red in colour, this wine has a very intense nose of ripe black fruit with hints of cocoa beans.

Château Rauzan-Segla, Margaux 1983

Aromatic, offering up notes of blackcurrants, smoke, tobacco and incense.

Domaine Leflaive, Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru, 2013

One of the most desired wines of the region, this Chardonnay is intense with stone fruits and spices, with perfect balance and length.

Elena Walch, Beyond the Clouds magnum, Alto Adige 2013

Brilliant, intensive yellow is the colour of this white blend Beyond the Clouds. In the nose, a complex, beguiling play of aromas unfurls with fruity nuances of exotic fruits such as pineapple, notes of blossoms and flowers, of rose petals and light toasted aromas.

Château Smith Haut Lafitte, Blanc, Pessac-Leognan, 2007

Bananas, apples and lemons follow through to a full body, with exotic fruit and a crisp finish.

Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut Millesime, Champagne 2006 Magnum

Elegant and perfectly balanced with minerality, white fruit and citrus notes.

Jim Barry, The Armagh Shiraz magnum, South Austrailia 1994

Initially opens up with a brick red colour and shows lifted aromas of cloves, nutmeg, dried herbs, liquorice and hints of tobacco. The palate demonstrates mint, blackberry and cherry. This is encompassed within a full bodied texture complemented by firm, powdery tannins.

Château Suduiraut, Sauternes ler Cru Class 2001

There’s no mistaking the complexity of its botrytised flavours: orange, honey, peach and ginger combine. It is rich and honeyed but has a streak of acidity that slices through its 150g/l of residual sugar. Balanced, complex with endless length.

Château Palmer, Margaux 1999

Concentrated ruby-red colour with deep purple highlights. A very attractive nose with raspberry, pepper, paprika, and cherry nuances. Elegant and well-balanced.

Tea & Coffee

Arauz Estate omni-grind Panamanian coffee 200g

This delectable brew is especially roasted for Harrods and reflects the exotic tropical fruit flavours of its homeland – the slopes of Panama’s highest mountain.

Bari Gold Golden-Tipped Black Darjeeling Tea 100g

Exquisite loose leaf tea, evocatively flavoured with orange peel, cinnamon and ginger.

Ross Kopi Wild Luwak Coffee 400g

Full and well-rounded, the distinctive production process of this coffee is sure to spark conversation.

Long Ma Pu’er 2015 Raw Tea 357g

A unique, fermented tea from China’s Yunnan province.

Newby gift set of five teas 125g

Enjoy a unique assortment of teas from all over the world.

Harrods loose-leaf tea gift box 300g

Take a sensory tour of the Orient with this exquisite Loose Leaf Tea Gift Box, containing four special blends of only the highest quality teas.

Fresh Foods

Beluga caviar 125g

Rich pearls of plump Beluga caviar to create a luxurious, fine dining spread.

Oscietra caviar 50g

One of the most prized types of caviar, from the prized Ossetra sturgeon.

Side of wild smoked salmon 1.6kg

Prized wild smoked salmon is gently smoked to reveal natural, woody flavours.

Blinis 135g

Traditional Russian pancakes, delicious served with smoked salmon and caviar.

Exotic fresh fruit basket

Complete your holiday spread with a fresh platter of seasonal fruit, ripened to perfection.

Blu | ’61 2.5kg

A soft blue cheese aged in Raboso Passito IGT wine and cranberries with an intense and unique flavour.

Basajo Blue 2.5kg

This decadent blue cheese is soaked in sweet wine, infusing the centre with a honeyed aroma.

Finca Pascualete La Retorta sheep’s milk cheese 130g

Creamy and indulgent sheep’s milk cheese with a gooey soft centre – perfect for dipping.

Cheese selection 700g

A selection of favourite, well-balanced cheeses; perfect enjoyed both on their own and served with crackers.

Tete de Moine 250g

A full flavoured, semi firm, naturally rinded Swiss cheese with a silky body that easily melts in your mouth.

Cinco Jotas Iberico ham 8kg

A premium Spanish meat which is made from one of the most appreciated parts of the acorn-fed Iberian pig.

Smoked chicken breast 200g

Flavoursome smoked chicken breast from Harrods.

Smoked sliced duck breast 100g

Complete your Christmas spread with Harrods exclusive sliced and smoked duck breast.

Joselito chorizo 70g

This spicy, cured Iberian sausage is dramatically flavoured with smoked paprika for a lingering finish.

Joselito lomo 70g

Cured for 5 months, lomo is made from acorn-fed Iberian pork loin, generously seasoned with sea salt, paprika, garlic and sugar.

Walnut saucisson 140g

A rustic, artisan saucisson from the French Alps flavoured with walnuts; ideal enjoyed as a snack with a glass of red wine.

Pantry

Decorative Christmas cake 5kg

An extra-special two tier Christmas cake, decorated with resplendent red ribbons.

Cherry & Armagnac mince pies 372g

A selection of fruity mince pies from our decadent range.

Red Berry & Walnut Honey 450g

A delicious combination of acacia honey with mixed berries and whole walnuts.

Sabatino Tartufi porcini mushroom olive oil 100ml

The punchy flavour of porcini mushrooms runs through this olive oil for a smoky kick.

Sabatino Tartufi saffron olive oil 100ml

Infused with saffron, this olive oil brings hidden depth to your usual dishes.

Sabatino Tartufi rosemary olive oil 100ml

Warming rosemary transforms this olive oil into a spotlight ingredient.

Hot chocolate 200g

Rich hot chocolate from our exquisite range – a decadent treat for winter evenings.

Marron glacé pudding 700g

Christmas pudding gets a French twist, studded with pieces of candied chestnut.

Petit four biscuits 240g

Handmade in a family-run bakery, these assorted biscuits are perfect for sharing with friends and loved ones.

Martine Guerrand Hermes Histoire d’Or extra virgin olive oil with 23 carat gold 200ml

Flecked with 23ct gold, this virgin olive oil is a show-stopper for the Christmas table.

Leonardi Riserva Argento 50-year-old balsamic vinegar 68g

Aged like a fine wine, take note of this balsamic vinegar to enhance salad dressings and marinades.

Ritz So Ritzy raspberry and rose petal jam 210g

The delicate flavour of rose petal brings a subtle floral hint to this fruity raspberry jam.

Ritz Pineapple, Orange and Ginger Confit 210g

Alexandre Stern gift box of 12 honeys 360g

Gourmand honey with 12 distinctive flavours to tickle the taste buds.

Salt & pepper water crackers 125g

These delicious crackers are fantastic topped with cheese or dipped in hummus.

Seeded water crackers 125g

Delicious spread with paté, these seeded water crackers will also make a great addition to a cheeseboard.

Plain Water Crackers 125g

Layer your favourite cheese, pickle or chutney atop these delicious savoury crackers.

Forrey & Galland vanilla sablé biscuits 200g

Flavoured with vanilla, these crisp sablé biscuits are a French patisserie staple.

Ritz Pesto 180g

Packed with punchy basil, this superior pesto can be stirred through pasta or slathered over chicken for a delicious kick.

Ritz Black Olive Tapenade 180g

Rich black olives give this tapenade its distinctively rich, layered flavour.

Artisan de la Truffe Whole Black Truffles 50g

Shave these generously sized truffles over spaghetti or risotto for a decadent yet simple supper.

Artisan de la Truffe Parmigiano Reggiano Sauce with Summer Truffle 90g

Glaze roasted vegetables with this truffle cream or stir into pasta for a luxurious starter.

Artisan de la Truffe White Truffle Purée 25g

Decadent white truffles are pureed to create a thick cream that can be stirred through sauces or served with cold meats.

Artisan de la Truffe Porcini and White Truffle Sauce 80g

Two strong flavours combine to create this punchy sauce.

Artisan de la Truffe Artichoke Sauce with Summer Truffle 80g

Smooth artichokes are blended with summer truffles for a sumptuously light sauce.

Artisan de la Truffe Mustard with Summer Truffle 80g

The sharpness of mustard and the heavy aroma of truffle are a match made in heaven.

Artisan de la Truffe Summer Truffle Crackers 70g

Infused with the distinctive flavour of truffles, these crackers are a perfect accompaniment to mild cheeses.

Artisan de la Truffe Olives and Summer Truffle Tapenade 80g

Spiked with summer truffle, this tapenade brings punchy flavour to cheese and charcuterie boards.

Angelina Hot Chocolate 480ml

A warming cup of hot chocolate makes for a cosy after-dinner treat.

Confectionery

Cocoa-Dusted Halva Almonds 325g

Coated in exquisite milk chocolate and dusted generously with cocoa, these almonds are a sweet treat.

Cocoa-Dusted Pistachios 325g

Dusted with cocoa, these pistachio nuts make a delicious alternative to more classic sugared almonds.

Du Rhône Chocolatier pâtes de fruits 240g

Traditional fruit jellies in a moreish sugar coating.

Milk, Dark and White Couverture Chocolate Truffles 250g

Seasonally inspired truffles enrobed in Harrods exclusive couverture

Marrons glacés 150g

Made to a traditional 17th century French recipe, these candied chestnuts are glazed in sweet vanilla syrup.

Chocolate Christmas tree 500g

Crack into this decadent chocolate bar come Christmas morning; a generous helping for the whole family.

Du Rhône Chocolatier Chocolate Selection 310g

Dip into this selection box, featuring the praline-makers finest classic flavours.

Forrey & Galland chocolate selection 580g

Gourmet chocolates come courtesy of this beautifully-presented selection box.

Du Rhône Chocolatier Marrons Glacés 710g

Treat yourself to an indulgent mouthful with these individually-wrapped, chocolate-robed marrons glacés

Chocolate bauble 250g

Tempting chocolate ensures this Christmas tree bauble won’t stay on the tree for long.

Gifts & Accessories

Coravin Model Two wine system

Offering wine enthusiasts the opportunity to sample wine by the glass without committing to the whole bottle, this wine accessory leaves the cork in place, safeguarding wine from oxidation thus allowing the wine to evolve naturally.

Twelve Christmas Crackers

No festive table top is complete without Christmas crackers, and this luxury set contains treats to delight the whole family.

Monaco cheese curler

A unique tool, designed to cut pretty, paper-thin ‘curls’ of cheese stood on a marble base.

For more information on Christmas hampers, please contact your Insignia Personal Assistant.