A name, a wine

Are you looking for an original gift idea or a wine that tells a story? Discover our selection of wines with names on their labels! Whether it’s for a birthday, a special event, or simply to surprise someone, these wines are an ideal way to personalize your gift. At Avenue des Vins, we have gathered a variety of cuvées with different names, so everyone can find a bottle that reflects them.

Why Choose a Wine with a Name?

A wine with a name on its label adds a personal touch to the tasting experience. It’s an excellent gift idea, combining the conviviality of wine with the unique touch of a name, which could be the name of the person you’re gifting it to. Whether you opt for a rosé with a feminine name like "Le Rosé de Camille" or a more structured red like "MAXIME & RAPHAËL SYRAH," these cuvées are an original way to bring joy while discovering quality wines.

Our Selection of Wines with a Name

In this selection, you’ll find wines from different French wine regions, each highlighting a name on their labels. Among them, you’ll find fresh and fruity whites, deep reds, or gourmet rosés—there’s a cuvée for every taste and every occasion. Indulge in one of these cuvées, whether to give as a gift or to discover the story behind their names.

As you can see, wines with a name on the label add a unique touch that leaves no one indifferent. Browse our selection on Avenue des Vins and find the perfect bottle, delivered directly from the estate or château of your choice!

How to Pick a First Name Wine for the Meal and the Guests

Before you settle on the name, think about when the bottle will be opened. If it is going on the dinner table, the food matters as much as the label: a supple red goes with poultry or pork, a dry white with fish or goat cheese, a chilled rosé with summer cooking. A well-matched bottle is more likely to be opened that same evening, and the name on the label will get everyone talking.

The setting matters too. With hosts you don’t know well, choose an easygoing wine that isn’t too oaky or too tannic; our page of wines to take to dinner with the in-laws has more ideas. For a dinner for two, a bottle bearing your partner’s first name becomes a gift in its own right, and you can pair it with our wines for a romantic dinner for two.

For a big gathering, think about size. A magnum holds 1.5 liters, the same as two standard bottles, or about a dozen glasses. Set in the middle of the table, a large bottle with the guest of honor’s name catches every eye and gets passed around. Before a family celebration, take a look at the magnum selection page for this sharing format.

First Name Wine Gifts: Frequently Asked Questions

Can a wine with a first name be a name day gift?

A wine with a first name makes a fitting name day gift, given on the date the French saints’ calendar assigns to that name. Many first names have one, which gives you an occasion people rarely expect. Find more ideas in our guide give a wine with a first name.

How should you store a bottle of wine you received as a gift?

Store a gifted bottle of wine on its side if it has a natural cork, away from light, at a steady temperature, preferably between 50°F and 57°F (10 to 14°C). A cool closet away from heat and vibration works for a few months.

How long can you keep a gifted wine before opening it?

How long a gifted wine keeps depends on its style: most rosés and fruity whites are meant to be enjoyed within two to three years of the vintage. Some structured reds improve with several more years in the bottle. For someone who likes to age their wines, see our wines to build your cellar.

Which wine color should you give in each season?

The wine color you give can follow the season: rosés and crisp whites in summer, fuller reds in fall and winter. Sparkling wine fits any celebration. Your surest choice is still what the person already drinks, both in color and in style.

Where can you buy a wine with a first name direct from the winemaker?

You can buy a wine with a first name direct from the winemaker on Avenue des Vins. Each bottle ships from the estate that made it, with no middleman.

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