Christmas is fast approaching… But it’s not always easy to find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Do you know someone who enjoys fine wine and sharing it with others? Would you like to put a smile on their face on Christmas Day?
Read on to discover our top 10 L’Atelier du Vin gift ideas, from wine tools to oenology gift boxes, and get inspired! As a French manufacturer of tools to open, serve, preserve and store wine since 1926, we strive to offer the best of our savoir-faire to perpetuate the French art of living wine.
How to Find the Perfect Christmas Gift for a Wine Enthusiast
Before we reveal our selection of Christmas present ideas for wine lovers and budding oenologists, remember that an ideal gift is one that reflects the person’s tastes and personality.
So, which of our corkscrews, wine glasses, pourers, aerators, decanters, vacuum pumps, stoppers, coolers, champagne buckets, tool kits and collector boxes should you choose? You’ll find all our tips and advice in our complete guide, The Art of Gift Giving in Oenology.
Our Custom Christmas Gifts
What could be more special than a gift for life? If you want the perfect present for Christmas, Father’s or Mother’s Day, a birthday, Valentine’s Day or any another special occasion, opt for a personalised tailor-made gift and engrave your loved one’s name.
L’Atelier du Vin’s customisation service is available for most items in our catalogue. You can request to engrave a person’s initials (or another inscription of your choice) into the wood or metal.
Our White Glove Service
We hand-prepare all your Christmas gifts in our workshop in the Hauts de France before shipping. You can choose from a variety of formats, such as our gourmet box including a bottle or wine and French delicacies, or a selection of custom wine tools with a personalised note.
We take special care hand-wrapping your high-end gift packages, using good quality materials: luxury wrapping paper, fabric pouches and ribbons, large and sturdy tote bags, etc.
For corporate gifts, we offer a White Gloves service which, alongside our trusted partners, takes care of the preparation, packing and shipping to deliver all over France and the world. A dedicated contact person is on-hand to help you track your gifts in real time.
Our Top 10 Wine and Oenology Christmas Gift Ideas
What would a vineyard enthusiast, connoisseur of grape varieties, collector of great vintages or explorer of the wine region love for Christmas? Which gift boxes would be best suited to a wine producer, sommelier, cellarman, or an experienced or budding oenologist? Here are our 10 wine and oenology Christmas gift ideas!
Gard’Vin On/Off Power Signature
Our elegant and fully automated Gard’Vin On/Off Power Signature electric vacuum pump is a gem of technology. Equipped with its own sealer, this wine tool reduces the oxidation process after a bottle has been opened by sucking the air out.
This high tech wine preservation tool enables you to enjoy your finest wines at their best for longer: an original and sophisticated gift that tasting enthusiasts or wine bar professionals will particularly appreciate.
Oeno Motion Gold Nomad
The flamboyant Oeno Motion Gold Nomad corkscrew comes in a genuine leather case, handcrafted in Italy. This exceptional tool combines all the qualities a wine lover would expect of a modern bottle opener: a powerful and foolproof mechanism, beautiful lines and finishings, high-quality materials, and a smooth, easy opening motion. This beautiful, easy-to-carry oenological Christmas gift is an invitation to taste wine while travelling and discovering vintages around the world.
The Collectionneur 2
The Collectionneur 2 is the ultimate Christmas gift box for an experienced sommelier, oenologist and historian or rare corkscrew connoisseur. It is a vibrant homage to the great history of wine and opening mechanisms from the 18th century to today.
The glass lid reveals 3 modern L’Atelier du Vin creations and 1 antique bottle opener in a felt-lined box. Each antique bottle opener is a unique working model (different for each box) which has been restored by our craftsmen… A priceless gift for any collector.
Sparkling Set
The perfect Christmas gift for sparkling wine and champagne lovers! The Sparkling Set includes a champagne cork opener (to easily open a bottle of sparkling wine without popping the cork) and a Model 54 stopper, to preserve its effervescence. A match made in heaven for amateurs of fine bubbles!
Les Bijoux
The mini Les Bijoux box set adorns fine bottles in beautiful jewels, for an unforgettable tasting session. This case includes 3 stoppers and 3 memory wine drip rings in pink, silver and gold. Epicureans and lovers of finer things will delight in embellishing their bottles with these practical and beautiful jewels.
Oeno Motion Trésor
The Oeno Motion Trésor is a vertical lever corkscrew, used to effortlessly remove corks from red, white or rosé wines. It comes in an elegant box which includes a compartment for your most beautiful labels and tasting notes. A unique and distinguished gift!
Les Bons Amis
Les Bons Amis are 2 corkscrews with beautiful stories to tell, 2 emblematic L’Atelier du Vin bottle openers to take everywhere and share a good bottle of wine or beer with friends.
The winged corkscrew is wrapped in blue leather, whereas the famous Bilame is dressed in red, with a genuine leather cord. An inseparable pair and the perfect gift to toast a wonderful friendship… like two peas in a pod!
Oeno Collection 2 & 3
The Oeno Collection 2 and Oeno Collection 3 will delight anyone, whether a young sommelier or a keen wine tool collector. The boxes include an endless or lever corkscrew, a cork opener, a pourer-leaf, a champagne stopper, a vacuum pump and a sealer. Beautiful accessories to open and serve fine bottles of wine all year round.
Soft Machine Nomad
The beautiful Soft Machine Nomad corkscrew is a limited edition and a wonderful Christmas present for anyone interested in the art of opening a wine bottle. The genuine leather pouch is handmade in Italy and easily slips into your suitcase to explore the enchanting and surprising aromas of wines around the world.
Oeno Motion Groom
A blown glass bell, walnut wood base, natural leather strap, chromed metal opening accessories, corks displayed like trophies… The combination of materials and shapes makes the Oeno Motion Groom the perfect centrepiece on a table or a decorative object on a wine shelf. Each model is handmade and numbered. The perfect Christmas gift for a cellarman and lover of fine objects, to make a vintage or fine wine tasting session even more special.
Bonus: The L’Atelier du Vin Gift Card
Are you worried about buying a gift that someone might already have? Do you want to avoid getting something they might not like? Then, the L’Atelier du Vin gift card is just what you need! Let your wine tool enthusiasts choose their own sommelier accessory or dream corkscrew set from our extensive range.
