The perfect gift ideas for the Bordeaux lover in you life
For both Book Worms and Wine Lovers
Inside Bordeaux: The Châteaux, their wines and the terroir
by Jane Anson
Inside Bordeaux, written by Jane Anson, one of the world’s leading experts on the wines of Bordeaux, is possibly the most comprehensive book ever written about Bordeaux's chateaux, their wines, and the terroir. Jane spent the past three years painstakingly researching and writing this book, as well as working with Professor Kees van Leeuwen and other leading experts to produce 58 entirely new and beautiful maps that illustrate the gravel terraces of the Left Bank and the limestone plateau of the Right Bank, and use this to explain what these phenomena mean for the wine in the glass and for different vintages. This beautiful and impressive book has almost 700 pages is an essential read for those that want to comprehensively understand the world’s most famous wine region, but will make anyone feel like a Bordeaux insider. Select your location to order this amazing book: USA / EU / UK
For the Baker in your Life
Copper Canelé Molds
The canelé, a small cake flavored with rum and vanilla is the emblematic pastry of Bordeaux. The origins of canelé are uncertain, but the story suggests that they were born in the Annonciades convent in Bordeaux. The nuns made them for the poor with the wheat collected on the quays - fallen from the holds of the boats or coming from broken bags - and the egg yolks unused by the wine cellars of the Quai des Chartrons (the whites were used to clarify the wine). Bordeaux being then one of the great commercial ports, the nuns added rum and vanilla from the islands to their recipe. The authentic tinned copper mold is ideal to bake canelés. Because the copper absorbs and conducts heat better, the cannelés are crusty and caramelized on the outside, and soft on the inside. The perfect gift to allow your recipient to create these delicious treats at home.
For the Traveler
Gift Certificate from
The Bordeaux Concierge
Give the gift of travel by gifting personalized The Bordeaux Concierge gift vouchers for experiences in France. You can choose from gift certificates for specific experiences, ranging from half-day excursions to multi-day itineraries, or a completely customized experience such as a private lunch for two at a favorite Bordeaux château. Order our gift certificates online or contact us today to give the gift of travel to your loved ones.
For the One Who Loves to Cook
French Country Cooking: Meals and Moments from A Village in the Vineyards
by Mimi Thorisson
A captivating journey to French wine country, French Country Cooking includes 100 simple yet exquisite recipes, 150 sumptuous photographs, and stories inspired by life in a small village. Readers everywhere fell in love with Mimi Thorisson, her family, and their band of fox terriers through her blog, Manger, and debut cookbook, A Kitchen in France. In French Country Cooking, the family moves to an abandoned old chateau in Medoc. While shopping for local ingredients, cooking, and renovating the house, Mimi meets the farmers and artisans who populate the village and learns about the former owner of the house, an accomplished local cook. Here are recipes inspired by this eccentric cast of characters, including White Asparagus Souffle, Wine Harvest Pot au Feu, Endives with Ham, and Salted Butter Chocolate Cake. Featuring evocative photographs taken by Mimi's husband, Oddur Thorisson, this cookbook is a charming jaunt to an untouched corner of France. While we have linked to Amazon to purchase this gift, please try and support your local bookstore and see if they carry it or can order it for you.
For the Wine Lover
Private Virtual Wine Tour and Tasting at a Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Emilion
Bring Bordeaux to your gift recipient through the gift of an exclusive virtual visit and tasting experience at one of our favorite chateau in Saint-Emilion. Your private visit and tasting will be lead by a member of the château's team and will include wines from both the Grand Cru Classé estate in Saint-Emilion and of its sister property located in nearby Pomerol. Your selections will be shipped to your gift recipient prior to the virtual visit. Contact us today to purchase this gift.
For the Wine Aficionado
Create your own barrel of wine
Have you or your special recipient dreamt of being a wine maker? If so, why not gift the experience of making a barrel of unique wine tailored to their own taste, senses and imagination? With this gift, discover Bordeaux with unprecedented access to the region’s best vineyards and the wine makers of one of the top chateau in Bordeaux. Or even better, start the process now yourself and be able to gift your own wine next year!
Contact us to learn more about this experience.
For Cognac Lovers
Private Virtual Tour and Tasting of
Cognac Pasquet
Cognac Pasquet, one of our favorite Cognacs, is an independent, family run vineyard located in the Grand Champagne appellation of Cognac that has been certified organic since 1998. With this gift, one of the owners, Amy Pasquet, will welcome you to the family domaine in the heart of Cognac’s prestigious Grande Champagne region. You will be guided through the vineyards before visiting the wine cellar, distillery and the maturation cellar. You’ll then head to the tasting room where you’ll enjoy a private tasting of Cognac Pasquet’s 04, 07, and 10, samples of which will have been delivered to your gift recipient’s home prior to your virtual visit. The beautiful tasting kits include 3 x 50 ml bottles of Cognac Pasquet 04, 07, and 10, enough to serve 2-5 tasting glasses, as well as two Glencairn crystal tasting glasses. Contact us to gift this private tour and tasting today.
For French food lovers
Virtual Private French Cooking Class with Kate Hill
Gift the chance to take a private virtual French cooking class with Kate Hill at Camont, her historic 18th-century farmhouse perched on the banks of a sleepy canal near Agen in Southwest France. Perfect for beginner cooks, experienced cooks, or those who just want a taste of France, these classes will be tailored to the gift recipients interests and skill level, but will always be seasonal, fresh and delicious! Kate also offers three other courses including her live Camp Cassoulet courses where participants will learn to cook Cassoulet, the traditional French casserole of beans, duck and sausage. Please contact Kate Hill to gift one of these exceptional culinary experiences.
