3 gift ideas for a grand cru wine gift box!

Whether it’s for a birthday or the festive season, a prestigious gift box is sure to delight even your most discerning guest. French winemaking offers a wide choice of classified grand crus, so you’ll easily find something to suit. To help you, we’ve picked out three wine gift boxes that stand apart and introduce them in this article.

Gift box no. 1: “Legendary Wines" by Flakon 

If you’re looking to discover the great French wines that made France a legend, we have just what you need. This gift box contains no fewer than 4 exceptional wines. 

You’ll find two red wines from Bordeaux, including the Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru 2019 and the Margaux 2013. And gentler wines, with a sweet wine in the form of the 

Sauternes 2010, followed by a white wine, the Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2020. Drawing on his experience, Clément, the founder of Flakon, carefully selects the wines according to rigorous quality standards. These little gems are among the top 1% of the world’s most highly rated wines, according to the 2022 Vivino rankings. Impressive, isn’t it?

And yet this wine tasting gift box is affordably priced. For €110, you can set off on an unforgettable tasting tour of France. No backpack or train ticket needed: just a glass in hand and a healthy dose of curiosity. But how are these appellations available at this price?

Thanks to the vial format. Yes, you read that right. Flakon has decided to break with convention. Out with traditional bottles and in with a more ergonomic, practical format. Ideal if you just fancy enjoying two glasses while watching a series, or want to impress your date with an original gift. Each vial contains two glasses of this precious nectar. "Oh, you haven’t heard of the vial format? Let me show you!" A wow moment guaranteed. 

Gift box no. 2: The Golden Bottle 

This brand is a gem if you know exactly what you’re looking for. It’s ideal for treating a knowledgeable loved one. Whichever you choose, each bottle comes with two glasses suited to the wine for a successful tasting. A simple, understated gift box that’s a pleasure to give. 

Despite their extensive catalogue, stock sells out quickly, with some wines available in limited quantities. The big advantage, though, is being able to choose your grape variety, with options such as a Médoc grand cru like Château Mouton-Rothschild, or white Burgundy grand crus. As mentioned earlier, they offer a very wide choice of wines to suit every palate. You’re sure to find a hidden gem!

And that’s because, as well as choosing the grape variety, you can choose the vintage, with many years available! A must-have for someone with a solid knowledge of wine or particular requirements.

What’s more, prices start at €85 for the cheapest bottle and climb to several hundred euros for some fine wines. If you know what you’re looking for and don’t have a wine merchant nearby, this is THE site for you! Recommended for anyone who knows exactly what they want.

Gift box no. 3: “Grand cru wines” by Pisteurs de Crus 

Always on the hunt for hidden gems, Pisteurs de Crus is dedicated to offering a tailored selection of wines. For an attractive €79.50, they offer a gift box that captures the spirit of France’s wine regions. So what’s inside this tempting wine gift box? 

Two gems in the traditional 75 cl format. And if you’re the indulgent type, they’ve thought of you too, with a four-bottle option. Yes, two of each bottle – because when it’s this good, why hold back?

But let me tell you a little more about these two wines:

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Château Fonroque 2019 : Refined, elegant and a little wild. Made from a blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc, this wine is produced biodynamically. And the taste? Imagine dark fruit mingled with sweet spices. It’s full-bodied, juicy and has a finish that goes on and on. Perfect with richly flavoured meats or strongly flavoured ingredients such as truffles or porcini mushrooms.

Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Classé Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2019: Made with 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, this organic wine has aromas of ripe fruit, strawberry and even eucalyptus. What should you pair it with? A more delicate meat, such as duck, for example. 

And the added bonus? Both wines can be kept for 10 years or more. So if you’re buying for a collector at heart, they can leave them to rest in the cellar and bring them out for a special occasion.

But a friendly tip: be patient. Pisteurs de Crus are a bit like wine meteorologists. They deliver according to the temperature so that every bottle retains all its aromas. 

Whichever you choose, you’ll find the ideal gift among these three brands. Wine lovers and experts alike can discover these carefully selected wines for a moment out of time. Do browse the websites mentioned to find the most suitable gift box!