When giving wine, choose a bottle with a story to tell rather than a well-known name, and set your budget accordingly: around €12 for a small gesture, €20 for a real gift, €35 to €55 to mark an occasion. Here are some concrete ideas, bottle by bottle.

How to choose a wine to give as a gift?

Four questions are enough. Does the person prefer red or white? Do they like powerful or light wines? Is it a gift to be opened soon or kept? What budget would you like to set aside? If in doubt, a supple red or a dry, fresh white pleases most people, and you can slip in a note with the serving temperature and a possible pairing.

Which wine to give as a gift for under €15?

To thank a host or make a small gesture, these three bottles hold their own:

• Vox Blanc, 11,50 €: a fresh, fruity white, AOP Ventoux, ideal as an aperitif.
• Vox Rouge 2024, 11,50 €: a fruity, supple red, Syrah and Grenache.
• Benoît Roseau « Autour du Pigeonnier » 2023, €11.90: a white from the Colline Rhodanienne, Chardonnay and Roussanne, full-bodied and fresh.

Which wine to give for between €15 and €25?

• Pax Rouge 2024, 16,90 €: a structured red with red fruit and garrigue notes, perfect for grilled meats.
• Lux Blanc 2024, €19.40: a complex, sunny white with white fruit, honey and minerality.
• Saint-Joseph 2023, 20 €: a Syrah from the northern Rhône, fine and accessible.
• Lux Rouge, €21.90: a powerful and elegant red, with ageing potential of up to ten years.

Which wine should you give for a special occasion, with a budget of €35 to €55?

• Condrieu « Le Riollement », 34 €: an exceptional Viognier with a floral nose and a full, rounded palate.
• Côte-Rôtie Viallière 2021, €38.90: violet, black fruit and spice, with ageing potential of 8 to 15 years.
• Côte Rôtie La Madinière 2023, €54: a powerful, silky Syrah with ageing potential of 4 to 15 years.

Which wine to give, depending on the person?

• A colleague or a neighbour: an easy, fruity bottle, such as the Vox Rouge or the Vox Blanc.
• Parents or friends who enjoy good food: a wine for the table, such as the Saint-Joseph or the Lux Blanc.
• An enthusiast who likes to discover: a less common appellation, such as Condrieu, a Viognier little known to the general public.
• A collector or a keen enthusiast: a Côte-Rôtie to lay down, accompanied by a note on the ideal time to taste it.

Giving an experience rather than a bottle

For someone who already has plenty of bottles, a guided tasting can be a more original gift. Our workshops at the shop suit the curious and enthusiasts alike: from €49 per person for the Wine, Cheese and Charcuterie workshop to €115 for the Iconic tasting of rare wines and old vintages. To arrange a gift, write to us.

How would you like your gift presented?

A short note is enough to turn a bottle into a thoughtful gift: the name of the wine, the serving temperature, a dish to open it with. If the wine is young and powerful, mention that decanting will do it good. For an enthusiast, a decanter or a preservation stopper makes a good addition.

Delivery or pick-up at the shop?

You can pick up your order at the shop, in the heart of Old Lyon (Vieux-Lyon) (Click and Collect), or have it delivered to your home, to a pick-up point or by 24-hour express. You choose the delivery method at checkout.

To give a bottle to someone who lives elsewhere, simply enter a delivery address different from your billing address when you order: the bottle arrives directly at the recipient's door.

FAQ: giving wine as a gift

Should you give red or white?

If you don't know the person's tastes, choose a soft red or a dry, fresh white, which suit most wine lovers. If you know their preferences, follow them.

What budget should you plan for a wine gift?

Between €12 and €20 for a host gift or a small thank-you, between €20 and €35 for a birthday, and more for a special occasion or a wine for ageing.

Is it better to give a wine to drink right away or to keep?

It depends on the person. A wine that is ready to drink gives pleasure straight away. A wine with ageing potential, such as a Côte-Rôtie, makes a lovely gift for an enthusiast who has a cellar or would like to build one, as long as you let them know its ideal drinking window.

Article written with the help of AI.