There are just 11 days left until Christmas but don’t fear if you’ve not yet started your Christmas shopping, we’ve got a bunch of French Christmas gift ideas for you below. Whether it be for yourself, the Francophile or even the French person in your life, we’ve got all the bases covered.
Pretend you’re in France with a real Christmas tree
French Christmas gift ideas for the beauty addict or someone who needs some pampering
French Christmas Gift ideas for children
French Christmas gift ideas for the champagne lover
French Christmas gift ideas for the French décor-styled home
French Christmas gift ideas for the foodie
French Christmas gift ideas for the lovers of French spirits
French Christmas gift ideas for the wine lover
Pretend you’re in France with a real Christmas tree
Just like in Europe! Don de L’Amour is back again to bring to you an abundance of Sydney’s most premium fresh-cut Christmas trees.
Until December 18th 2020 you have the chance to purchase a real Christmas tree and transform your home with the fresh smell of pine.
Don de L’Amour’s premium pine trees are available to purchase in Small (5ft), Medium (6ft), Large (8ft) and X-Large (on request), a size to fit every space, big or small! Prices start from $120.
SPECIAL OFFER: Redeem $10 off any Real Christmas Tree purchase by entering the code FACCI10XMAS at checkout via their website.
Offer validity (e.g. from 20/11/2020 to 20/12/2020)
https://dondelamour.com/products/christmas-trees?variant=31942161596488
French Christmas gift ideas for the beauty addict or someone who needs some pampering
French Beauty Co.
French Beauty Co. has all of your beauty gifts covered.
KRIS KRINGLES
Mavala Ltd Edition Red Dots Hand Cream
Price $19.95
Mavala Mini Color Nail Polish – Celebration [Christmas Bauble]
Price $8.50
Price $39.90
PERFUMES & OILS
BON PARFUMEUR 801, Eau de Parfum 30ml
Price $69.95
Price $99
MON HUILETTE Nourishing Body Oil 90ml
Price $79.99
NUXE Prodigieux le Parfum 50ml
Price $79.99
French Christmas Gift ideas for children
Little French Heart suggests the French wooden toy sailing Boat
At Little French Heart, you can find the most beautifully crafted high quality toy sailing boats, handmade by the Tirot family of Brittany, France, since 1946. Perfect for play in the bath, ocean or for creating a traditional nautical theme for a nursery, child’s bedroom or study.
https://littlefrenchheart.com/toy-wooden-boats/
Price $59.95
Ma Petite Librairie
Buy books in French for children of all ages at this French online bookstore delivering anywhere in Australia.
French Christmas Gift ideas for the champagne lover
Vintage French champagne buckets from Rue de France
These range from $150 – $2500
https://www.ruedefrance.com.au/catalogues/french-champagne-buckets/
Taste Champagne
An evening of champagne tastings at Taste Champagne, hosted by Tyson Stelzer, International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year. In May 2021, Taste Champagne will be held in Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney. The last edition saw 214 cuvées from 78 houses on tasting (not all cities had the full list of tastings).
https://tastechampagne.com.au/about/for-consumers/
Champagne Brimoncourt – Brut Régence 12.5% 750ML
This suggestion from My Local Spirits (for spirits suggestions scroll down). Dominated by Chardonnay, Brut Régence has a great aromatic finesse and embodies Brimoncourt’s spirit and signature. It is a gallant wine all the more seducing with its freshness, round texture and delicately fruity finish.
The dominant Chardonnay feature creates a delicate, subtle and very elegant bouquet. It reveals white flowers aroma and charming fruity notes thanks to the Pinot Noir. Its affirmed minerality gives it distinction and nobility. The well-rounded mouth is enjoyable; a dash of freshness invigorates the palate and brings out a beautiful, ample and complex structure with a good length in mouth.
Its fineness and elegance call for sharing. Best savoured on a lime and sea bass tartar, a langoustine ceviche, a poached turbot with mousseline sauce, melting scallops on braised leeks and of course and above all, as a shared aperitif.
French Christmas gift ideas for the French décor-styled home
Petite France
The company Petite France only sells products 100% made in France by by companies recognised as French heritage and established for more than 50 years.
They have selected a few gift ideas for your home:
$13
$110
100% pure French linen Bon Appetit tea towel
$34
Organic Natural Face Cream with Organic Argan Oil and Organic Honey Nectar 50 ml
$20
French Christmas gift ideas for the foodie
If you’re a francophile or a French person you’re going to be craving French food for Christmas gifts. We’ve found a few different gift options for you.
Four Frogs Creperies
The crêperies have decided to create some Christmas gifts for the French foodies in your life.
They have three great gift options:
- Christmas gift box with everything to learn how make your own Crêpes and Galettes at home.
- Crêpe classes in Circular Quay
- Gift vouchers
The French Counter to do French food catering at your next event…
The French Counter can deliver or serve their delicious French food or serve it at your event.
The catering options include cocktails, crepes and croque monsieur : a mixology of french classic food. (obviously savoury and/or sweet). the menu includes : food, beverages ( if requested) + The French Counter gift.
Prices start from $450 for 20 people with a 4 hour minimum charge.
To find out more contact The French Counter on their website : www.thefrenchcounter.catering
or via The French Counter App ( under contact, function / corporate event or private party)
The French Counter is also able to cater to dietary requirements and can offer different flavours. Their newest is salted cream caramel with poached pear.
QQ La Praline
This online chocolatier has two main offers for Christmas this year:
QQ La Praline small Christmas set contains:
- 1 Nutty Christmas Date
- 1 Spiced Apple & Hazelnut
- 1 Christmas treat box
A Large Christmas hamper – $79
QQ La Praline large Christmas hamper contains:
- 1 Nutty Christmas Date Dark Chocolate
- 1 Spiced Apple & Hazelnut – Milk Chocolate
- 1 Christmas treats box
- 1 Bag of Sable Viennois 10pc
- 2 Christmas lollipops
- 1 Moreish bar 90g Caramelized Cocoa Nibs – Dark Chocolate
- 1 Moreish bar 90g Organic Roasted Coconut – Milk Chocolate
- 1 Orange & Macadamia – Dark Chocolate
- 1 Red Gum Honeycomb – Dark Chocolate
France at Home
For Christmas, France at Home suggests a number of their products for gifting or to keep for yourself.
Les Confiseries de Marion Pates de Fruits: $7.90 for 125g or $18.60 for the 200gm box
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/les-confiseries-de-marion-mix-box-200g-fruit-paste/
Le Roy Rene Boite Provençal on special down from $39.90 to $31.90
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/le-roy-rene-discovery-provencal-box-180g/
Ducs de Gascogne Hampers with a variety of terrines, fois gras etc…
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/ducs-de-gascogne-farandoles-829g/
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/ducs-de-gascogne-trio-of-delicacies-270g/
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/ducs-de-gascogne-sous-le-sapin-hamper/
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/ducs-de-gascogne-nuit-enchantee-hamper/
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/ducs-de-gascogne-lirresistible-hamper/
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/ducs-de-gascogne-delicate-attention-hamper/
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/ducs-de-gascogne-trio-of-delicacies-270g/
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/duc-de-gascogne-trio-of-foie-gras-240g/
Corsiglia Marrons Glaces for $35
https://franceathome.com.au/shop/corsiglia-candied-chestnuts-marrons-glaces-x8-160g/
Steph’s Gourmet Foods
Steph’s Gourmet Foods has a great selection of French bites.
SPECIAL OFFER: If you purchase for over $70.00 at Steph’s Gourmet Foods, they will give you a chocolate from Cuvee worth $16.00, offer ending by the 20.12.2020
Gavé’s French Recipes
Order now on the website (or any time before Dec 19th)
Collect your box in Jan Juc!
Pick up dates are: Saturday 19th or Wednesday 23d in the morning
French Christmas gift ideas for the lovers of French spirits
Airoldi Fine Wines
Airoldi Fine Wines has put together a bunch of different hampers for Christmas including the Negroni kit $290
They also have gift boxes with handblown decanters and Château Simone gift boxes
https://www.airoldifinewines.com.au/collections/promotions-specials
SPECIAL OFFER: Use the code “Marseillaise” at checkout for a discount of 20% on your orders.
My Local Spirits
A wonderful range of French Spirits and Liqueurs are available at www.Mylocaspirits.com.au
Mikael Gillard has selected:
Chateau de Laubade Bas Armagnac Vintage 1985 40% 700ML
Château de Laubade was built in 1870 in the heart of the noblest area of the AOC Bas Armagnac and is the premier Armagnac property today.
Today, the third generation is actively involved in the quest of excellence of the property, composed of 105 hectares of single vineyard, to make Château de Laubade an undisputed reference among the Armagnac category.
VINEYARD
105 hectares of single vineyard in Bas Armagnac. Four traditional grape varieties: Ugni-Blanc, Folle Blanche, Colombard and Baco (the most emblematic). Sustainable agriculture: organic manure is produced by 600 ewes.
STRENGTHS OF LAUBADE
Grapes exclusively coming from the property and from a single year ‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape variety.
‘Home-made’ and single distillation, grape variety by grape variety.
The only Armagnac House coopering its own casks, from Gascony oak, to ensure the finest maturing process.
Complete traceability of the eaux-de-vie.
The blend differs from a year to another. A unique range selection of Vintages that are older than 50 years. Stored in « dames-jeannes » that guarantee a slow and highly controlled evolution. The oldest “Collection vintages” rest in a unique ageing cellar called « Le Paradis » (Paradise in French).
Raymond Ragnaud Cognac Vieille Reserve 20 years old 41% 700ML
Raymond Ragnaud Vieille Reserve is a 20 years old “assemblage” Cognac from Grande Champagne 1er cru.
Nose: Slightly woody nose with autumn fruits.
Palate: Unctuous and velvety, releasing delicious exotic notes such as cinnamon, ginger and liquorice.
Length: Very long, complex and balanced eau-de-vie.
DISTILLERY:
In 1860, the family of Raymond Ragnaud owned a small vineyard in the Grande Champagne region, the most sought-after area for the quality of its eaux-de-vie, which were particularly suited for ageing, planted only with Ugni-blanc and Folle blanche grapes, the best varieties of the Charente vineyards.
In 1920, Paul Ragnaud settled in the Château of Ambleville and was succeeded in 1941 by his son Raymond who ran the vineyard and decided to market the eaux-de-vie he had inherited.
In 1963, his wife, with the help of their two children, Françoise and Jean-Marie, expanded the business which now covers 47 hectares in 3 different vineyards – Ambleville, Criteuil and Lignières-Sonneville – lying on the slopes of the Grande Champagne, a unique and exceptionnal area which produces eaux-de-vie of unparalleled quality. These vineyards are cultivated by the Ste Ragnaud-Bricq.
For the last 30 years, Françoise Ragnaud-Bricq, has remained faithful to her roots and carried on the tradition by supervising the grape harvest with meticulousness and great experience. She works hand in hand with the cellar-master to produce eaux-de-vie by distilling only wine harvested in hers vineyards.
HOW ITS MADE
Distilling takes place in two stages in two copper pot stills with a capacity of 16 hectolitres. The first distillation is called “Le brouillis”, with an alcohol content of 24° to 32 ° depending on the wine being ditilled, which is then distilled a second time to produce the “bonne chauffe” where only the “coeur” (the heart) is retained, with an alcohol content of 70°, producing a crystal-clear pure eau-de-vie.
This nectar remains in the aging cellars for about a year, stocked in a new oak casks from the Limousin area, before being transferred to older casks to avoid excessive tannin. The eaux-de-vie undergo many changes during this long period in the casks : the volume and the alcohol content are reduced, the colour and the bouquet are transformed to become “cognac”. Once they reach maturity, these “eaux-de-vie” are “awakened” after several years to be blended to produce a harmonious, subtle cognac which is both full-bodied and mellow.
Spirits of France
Darroze Millésimés 200ml and 700ml, from $55 to $750.
A very popular French gift: the Armagnac Millésimés, carrying the year of birth of the person that you wish to treat. Armagnac is France’s oldest brandy . It looks like cognac, but with a more pronounced taste. Full of character, but accessible, Armagnac is a beautiful discovery for the whisky lover. Each time this gift is opened, it brings memories not only of Christmas when it was given, but also of the year of the vintage. A timeless beauty.
To taste the magic of the Armagnac Millésimés, the Maison Darroze proposes a small format of 200ml and the classic format of 700ml.
Both sizes come in an elegant bottle with a black case.
French Christmas gift ideas for the wine lover
Gift vouchers
France-Soir Wine Selections
France-Soir Wine Selections always has wines on special on its website but Pierre Stock recommends:
Gift voucher: https://www.francesoirwineselections.com.au/product/gift-certificate-best-options-for-presents/ or
Membership at France Soir Wine Selections:
https://www.francesoirwineselections.com.au/product/become-a-member/
French Wine Centre
Gift vouchers on their website https://frenchwinecentre.com/collections/packs/products/french-wine-centre-gift-card
You can gift a voucher from $25 to $500!
Popsy & JJ
Send a personalised greeting with your bottle.
Popsy & JJ give you the choice of sending a personalised video message with your bottle
https://popsyandjj.com.au/pages/gift-message
DiscoverVin
They have 2 different boxes of 6 wines to choose from for Christmas gifts or for Christmas celebrations.
Christmas Day in a Box – Value Pack $169
Six great value bottles of French wine thoughtfully considered to compliment your Christmas feast.
1 bottle Achille Princier Grand Reserve Champagne
Kick start the day with this non-vintage grower Champagne. With an average age of vines more than 30 years old this has been consistently good over the last 10 years that we have been importing it. Recently awarded 4.5 stars in Winestate Magazine.
2 bottles Château de la Bouyere Bordeaux Blanc 2015.
A deliciously crisp Semillon/Sauvignon blanc. This is our best-selling white wine. 2015 was an outstanding year for Bordeaux white wines and this is a great alternative to NZ sav blanc.
2 bottles of Château de Saurs, Gaillac Rouge 2014
A delicious blend of Merlot, Shiraz, Braucol and Duras. Braucol and Duras are grapes that are indigenous to the Gaillac region and produce a balanced and elegant red wine that will match well with turkey and ham. Meticulous care has been taken in the making of this organic wine which has won a Gold medal at the Concours des Vignerons Indépendant (Independant Winemakers Show).
1 bottle of Domaine Bellegarde Cuvée Tradition Jurançon
For a perfect accompaniment with dessert, or perhaps “as dessert”, we have a spectacular wine from Jurançon in the foothills of the French Pyrenees.
Late Harvest wine (375mls) made from Petit and Gros Manseng grapes indigenous to the region. Don’t think “cloying” sweet wine! This is sweet, but has a refreshingly dry finish This wine has been recognised by Le Guide Hachette (the French wine bible!) for its production and value for money.
Christmas Day in a Box – Premium Pack $299.50
Six beautiful bottles of French wine thoughtfully considered to compliment your Christmas feast.
1 bottle Achille Princier Grand Reserve Champagne
Kick start the day with this non-vintage grower Champagne. With an average age of vines more than 30 years old this has been consistently good over the last 10 years that we have been importing it. Recently awarded 4.5 stars in Winestate Magazine.
2 bottles of Sirius Bordeaux Blanc 2014
Delicious Semillon/Sauvignon blanc in equal measure – “expressive, succulent and refined”. Presented in a festive bottle with a gold star (and a gold medal award stamp – Concours des grands Vin de France).
1 bottle Château Tour Seran Cru Bourgeois Bordeaux (Médoc) 2007
A delicious blend of merlot, cabernet sav & franc and a touch of petit verdot (normally served in 1st class Air France!).
1 bottle Producteurs Plaimont, Monastere Saint Mont 2010.
This rare and prestigious wine has won many awards including a 2 stars and a “Coup de coeur” (literally “our favourite”) in the French wine bible, AKA – Guide Hachette! Tannat, Pinenc and Cabernet Franc.
1 bottle Château Jolys Cuvée Jean Jurançon Late harvest 2015
A perfect accompaniment with dessert, or perhaps “as dessert”, we have a spectacular wine from Jurançon in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. Late Harvest made from Petit Manseng grapes indigenous to the region. Don’t think “cloying” sweet wine! This is sweet, but has a refreshingly dry finish. Gabriel Gate selected this as a dessert match during Le Tour de France a couple of years ago and it has also been awarded 95 points by Australian wine writer Huon Hooke who said “I love the fragrance, the balance, the understated sweetness, the delectable harmony of it.”
Le Club
Le Club say that their gift boxes are more decadent than a night at the Moulin Rouge! Each beautiful box contains individually wrapped bottles of exclusive French wine, tasting notes and matched recipe cards from top Australian chefs. Make any occasion extra special by adding a custom message at checkout.
There’s so much joie de vivre bursting from these packs, we have to double wrap! Oh là là!
From $108, $218 or $398
Le Plonque
Le Plonque has 5 different Christmas packs
These include 2 distinct types of packs:
There’s the unique Christmas pack : 4 bottles of wine of very good quality, but which remain affordable: a red Bordeaux, a red Bourgogne, a dry white from Bordeaux and sweet wine (Sauternes). Pack price: $180.
And there are 4 premium Christmas Packs: each pack contains 3 grands crus – a Sauternes and two reds.
The packs are named:
- Pack Rubis,
- Pack Perle,
- Pack Apogée;
- Pack Caudalie
These range from $395 to $470.
The idea was to offer some reduced priced packs (but only containing beautiful wines of high quality) to satisfy and please everyone.
1 – CHRISTMAS PACK:
Le Plonque’s beautiful Christmas pack includes one bottle of Bordeaux red, one bottle of Burgundy red, one bottle of sweet white and one bottle of dry white. This will make a great Christmas for every wine amateur, that wants to taste different flavours of French wines.
It contains:
- Château Larmande 2014 is a Grand Cru from Saint Emilion. It is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. This wine features bold flavours of hedgerow fruit with spice and vanilla. It has a great tannic structure and a lovely ripe cherry finish. It pairs well with red meats, game and soft cheese. It goes very well with a magret de canard.
- Les Lambots 2018 is a Pommard AOC from domaine Ardhui. It is an excellent Pinot Noir from Burgundy, it is delicate and has intense fresh fruit aromas. it pairs well with red meat and strong cheese. They also highly recommend trying it with a Coq au Vin!
- Couhins Blanc 2016 is a Pessac-Léognan (graves) white from the Bordeaux region. Blend of Sauvignon blanc and Sémillon, it is a dry white that is very refreshing, aromatic and surprising! It displays intense citrusy notes such as grapefruit, lemon and green apple, but also hints of vanilla and flint notes. It goes beautifully with seafood and white meats. They recommend serving it cold, between 8 and 10 degrees.
- Les Carmes de Rieussec is a Sauternes AOC, this appellation is very renowned for their sweet wines. Les Carmes is the second wine of Château Rieussec which is a Premier Cru Classé of Sauternes (one of the most prestigious estates in the area). This wine has a floral nose, it displays notes of acacia, pear and apricot. Its mouth is round and expressive with a very fruity finish! This wine goes well with desserts, exotic food and complex cheeses. Try it with a scallop dish with olive oil, carrot purée and parmesan cheese, simply delicious!
2 – PREMIUM CHRISTMAS PACKS:
The beautiful Premium Christmas packs all include 3 grands crus, one bottle of sweet white and two bottles of red. This pack contains three very high-quality wines, from renowned Châteaux, that will seduce all types of wine lovers, both amateurs and wine experts will be impressed.
The Premium Christmas pack 1 PERLE includes:
- 1 bottle of Haut Bages Liberal 2004, a red Grand Cru Classé from Pauillac that displays aromas of tobacco, blackcurrant and leather. Ripe and silky tannins, great body and long finish.
- 1 bottle of Château De Fargues Lur Saluces 2006, a sweet white from Sauternes, incredibly elegant, displays citrusy aromas as well as honey, and candied fruit.
- 1 bottle of Château Saint-Pierre 2005, a Grand Cru from Saint-Julien, fully mature, that displays aromas of dark fruit and sweet spices.
The Premium Christmas pack 2 RUBIS includes:
- 1 bottle of Château De Fargues Lur Saluces 2006, a sweet white from Sauternes, incredibly elegant, displays citrusy aromas as well as honey, and candied fruit.
- 1 bottle of Saint-Pierre 2005, a Grand Cru from Saint-Julien, fully mature, that displays aromas of dark fruit and sweet spices.
- 1 bottle of Château Gruaud Larose 2003, a complex Grand Cru displaying perfectly ripe red fruit aromas as well as the typical mushroom and leather aromas for a wine that has aged well. Very-well balanced tannins, a wide range of flavours.
The Premium Christmas pack 3 APOGEE includes :
- 1 bottle of Saint-Pierre 2005, a Grand Cru from Saint-Julien, fully mature, that displays aromas of dark fruit and sweet spices.
- 1 bottle of Château Climens 1996, a sweet white wine in Barsac appellation. It really displays all the beauty of the semillon variety, has great aromas of exotic fruit and citrus and a rare finesse and elegance.
- 1 bottle of Peby Faugères 2003, this Grand cru from Saint-Emilion has a beautiful ruby colour, displays notes of red fruit as well as vanilla and leather. It is well balanced and so complete. The Merlot brings the fruit, the cabernet gives the tannins and cabernet franc, those delicious hints of spices.
The Premium Christmas pack 4 CAUDALIE includes:
- 1 bottle of Château Climens 1996, a sweet white wine in Barsac appellation. It really displays all the beauty of the semillon variety, has great aromas of exotic fruit and citrus and a rare finesse and elegance.
- 1 bottle of Saint-Pierre 2005, a Grand Cru from Saint-Julien, fully mature, that displays aromas of dark fruit and sweet spices.
- 1 bottle of Clos l’Eglise 2012, Grand cru Pomerol, beautiful wine, dense and soft at the same time, with subtle spices and incredible body. This vintage is full of surprises!
We hope this helps you find some gifts for people on your list or even just for yourself. What French Christmas gift ideas do you have?
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