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A wine discovery box brings together several wines to taste side by side, usually a few bottles from the same producer. Over a dinner or two, you get to know an estate and its style, and you find the wine you like best.

Estate, Region, Color or Vintages: Choosing Your Box

A box from a single estate shows the range of one producer, from its everyday wine to its more ambitious bottlings. A box built around a region takes you through one wine area and its appellations, handy before a trip or to find the wines of a past vacation again.

Choosing by color follows the taste of the person you have in mind: three reds, three whites, bubbles, or a red, white and rosé trio for someone who likes variety. Less common, a vertical brings together one wine from several vintages, so you can taste what the year and time change in the glass.

As a gift, a discovery box introduces an estate in a few bottles, and the person who receives it needs no wine knowledge. It fits under the tree or comes along to a dinner party. For ideas, read our 5 gift sets for wine lovers.

Discovery Boxes – Meet the Winemakers and Their Terroirs

Each wine tells a story – that of a passionate winemaker, a unique terroir, and a savoir-faire passed down through generations. With our discovery boxes, immerse yourself in the world of renowned estates and independent winemakers, and let yourself be surprised by authentic and emblematic cuvées from their regions.

Exploring Terroirs and Craftsmanship

Behind every bottle lies a winemaker who crafts their wine with passion and precision. Through our discovery boxes, embark on a journey to meet these artisans of wine, who cultivate their vineyards with care and highlight the richness of their soil and climate. You will discover how the same grape variety can reveal completely different expressions depending on its terroir, aging process, and the skilled hands that guide it.

Boxes to Explore and Learn

• "Winemaker’s Portrait" Box: Discover an estate, its history, and its signature cuvées.
• "One Grape, Different Terroirs" Box: Compare how the same grape variety expresses itself differently across regions.
• "Characterful Wines" Box: Wines crafted with boldness by passionate and committed winemakers.

Taste the Soul of the Winemaker Through Their Wines

Our discovery boxes are more than just a selection of bottles – they are an invitation to travel, a deep dive into the world of the winemaker and their terroir. Each sip unveils a story, a climate, a soil, an emotion.

Let the winemakers guide you and uncover hidden gems!

Frequently Asked Questions About Wine Discovery Boxes

How many bottles are in a wine discovery box?

A wine discovery box often holds three bottles, sometimes six for larger sets. Three bottles are already enough to compare three wines, or one estate’s three colors.

In what order should you taste the wines in a discovery box?

Taste the wines in a discovery box from lightest to fullest, youngest to oldest and dry to sweet. Whites come first, reds follow, and a sweet wine waits until the end. Champagne can be served at any point in the meal.

How do you store a wine gift box before giving it?

Store a wine gift box in a cool, dark place with a steady temperature, preferably around 54°F (12°C). If it will wait a while, lay bottles with natural corks on their side, so the cork stays in contact with the wine and does not dry out. Keep it away from the kitchen, radiators and direct light.

Where can you buy a wine discovery box direct from the winemaker?

You can buy a wine discovery box direct from the winemaker on Avenue des Vins. The producer packs and ships your order directly.

See also: Gift boxes - Large Formats - Sparkling gifts