3 gift ideas for a box of grand cru wine!
Whether for a birthday present or for the end-of-year celebrations, offering a prestigious gift box is a choice that will seduce the most demanding of your guests. French viticulture offers a wide choice of grands crus classés, so you will easily find what you are looking for. And to help you, there are three wine boxes that have distinguished themselves and that we present to you in this article.
Box No. 1: “ Legendary Wines ” by Flakon
If you are looking to discover the great French wines, those that have made France a legend, we have what you need. You will find in this box no less than 4 exceptional wines.
You will find in particular two red Bordeaux wines with the Gevrey Chambertin 1er Cru 2019 and the Margaux 2013. And sweeter wines with a sweet wine in the person of the
Sauternes 2010, followed by a white with a Châteauneuf du Pape 2020. With his experience, Clément, the founder of Flakon, selects the wines with care and according to a quality charter of excellence. Indeed, these little gems are part of the top 1% of the most appreciated wines in the world, according to the Vivino 2022 Ranking. Just that!
And yet this wine tasting box is affordable. For €110, you can embark on an anthology taste road trip across France. No need for a backpack or train ticket, just a glass in hand and a good dose of curiosity. But how come these appellations are accessible at this price?
Thanks to the bottle format. Yes, you read that right. Flakon has decided to break the codes. No more classic bottles, make way for a more ergonomic and practical format. Ideal if you just want to make yourself two glasses quietly in front of a series or if you want to impress your date with an original gift. Indeed, each bottle contains two glasses of the precious nectar. "Oh, you don't know the bottle format? Let me show you!" Wow effect guaranteed.
Box n°2: The golden bottle
This brand is a gem if you know exactly what you are looking for. It is ideal for pleasing a close connoisseur. No matter your choice, each bottle is accompanied by two glasses adapted to your wine for a successful tasting. A simple and sober box to offer to please.
Despite their particularly extensive catalog, the stock runs out quickly, with some vintages in limited quantity. However, the big advantage is being able to choose your grape variety with, for example, a grand cru from the Médoc like Château Mouton-Rothschild , or even the grands crus of white Burgundy . As previously highlighted, they offer a very wide choice of wine to suit all palates. You will definitely find the rare pearl!
And for good reason, in addition to the grape varieties, you can also choose the vintage, with many years available! The must-have for someone with solid oenological knowledge or with specific requirements.
In addition, prices start at €85 for the cheapest bottle and soar to several hundred euros for some great wines. If you know what you are looking for and you don't have a wine merchant nearby, this is THE site for you! Recommended for those who know exactly what they are looking for.
Box No. 3: “ Grands Crus Wines ” from Pisteurs de Crus
A true finder of gems, Pisteurs de Crus is committed to offering a tailor-made selection of wines. And at an attractive price of €79.50, these guys offer you a box that smells of the regions of France. So, what does this dream wine box contain?
Two nuggets in the traditional 75cl format. And you are the gourmet type, they thought of you with a 4 bottle option. Yes, yes, two times the same bottle, because when it's good, why deprive yourself?
But let me give you a little more detail about these two vintages:
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru classé Château Fonroque 2019 : Classy, elegant and with a little wild side. Made from a blend of 86% Merlot and 14% Cabernet Franc, this wine is aged biodynamically. And in terms of taste? Imagine black fruits mixed with sweet spices. It's fleshy, juicy and with a length in the mouth that never ends. Perfect to accompany meats with strong flavors or with ingredients strong in flavor like truffle or porcini mushrooms.
Saint-Emilion Grand Cru classé Château Grand Corbin-Despagne 2019 : With 75% Merlot, 24% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon, this organic wine has aromas of ripe fruit, strawberry and even eucalyptus. And to accompany it? Prefer a finer meat like duck for example.
And the little extra? These two wines have a 10+ year aging potential. So if you are buying them for a collector at heart, you can let them sleep in your cellar and take them out for a special occasion.
But a little friendly advice: arm yourself with patience. These Cru Trackers are a bit like wine meteorologists. They deliver according to the temperatures so that each bottle keeps all its aromas.
Whatever your choice, you will find the ideal gift among these three brands. Both amateurs and specialists will be able to discover these carefully selected wines for a timeless moment. Don't hesitate to browse the different sites mentioned to find the most relevant box!
