Which Wine Should You Give as a Valentine's Gift?

Tradition has it that on the 14th of February, lovebirds get ready for the celebration of couples and declare their love for each other, or even rekindle it. Those who find the holiday purely commercial and don't offer gifts can at least make up for it with a little attention on the table: a bottle of wine with an evocative name. Who could resist? As well as being shared in the moment, it's also a subtle way of getting a message across without lapsing into sentimental cliché.

Let yourself be bewitched by the charm of this Gard IGP cuvée with its enchanting name (luxury, calmness and delight). Like an 'Invitation to Travel', to taste it is to embark on a great golden vessel for distant shores where the wandering mood rubs shoulders with the dream of poets... because this Clos des Centenaires wine is made with passion, out of love for the terroir. "Here, all is order and beauty, luxury, calm and pleasure." Blueberry jam and juniper aromas mingle on the nose. The palate is straightforward, with a smooth texture and subtle, silky tannins. The wines from this estate are sincere and deep. Luxury, for the quality of the terroir between land and sea, for the attachment of the winemakers to their wines and all the work that goes into creating exceptional wines. Calm, for immersion in a unique place and for Stéphanie and Luc Baudet's work philosophy. And finally, Volupté, for this crisp, gourmet cuvée, which never ceases to delight our taste buds with its aromas of wild berries, spices and creaminess. Simply divine! Limited quantities available!

This epicurean wine is full of sincerity and softness. This Clos des Fées Syrah declares its deep love for its terroir. Hervé Bizeul has created a complex Languedoc wine with an impressive range of aromas. This wine is the embodiment of pure emotion, the winemaker's encounter with a plot of land and the grape variety grown, the very dark Syrah. With its unusual cuvée name, Skipped a Beat My Heart Has, this wine smells of violets and pepper. Powerful and racy, this red wine asserts itself on the palate while ageing with the promise of intact freshness. Intact, like the sudden passion of the winemaker: the irresistible desire to sublimate and tame the vines to produce this astonishing wine. It leaves drinkers in a state of intense emotion.

Each cuvée in the Arcane Series is the expression of a particular vintage, grape variety or terroir. Each is available only once, then disappears, replaced by new Arcanes in subsequent vintages, from different blends or terroirs. ‘Les Amoureux', the Lovebirds, is a celebration of 20 years of love between Xavier Vignon and the wines of the Rhône Valley. For the first time, five Rhône crus are blended at the same time to express their typical characteristics, freeing themselves from constraints to create a superbly balanced blend! The depth of Lirac, the power of Gigondas, the fruitiness of Beaumes de Venise, the softness of Vacqueyras and the structure of Rasteau. Ready to drink, this wine can also be aged for 15 to 20 years. The rarity of this wine lies in its inimitable originality. When tasting it, start by dipping your nose into the glass... a certain inclination that will be hard to resist.

Once again, Hervé Bizeul is sure to enchant us with his cuvées! In white and red, these bewitching Côtes du Roussillon wines have become emblematic among Roussillon wines. It's a curse with a silver lining: maximum fruit, freshness and roundness. Everything is sweet... even the price!

Considered one of the most prestigious cuvées in Languedoc, this is a wine for ageing. Powerful, concentrated, rich in flavour, with an exceptionally creamy texture, this wine nevertheless remains fresh and taut. Take the opportunity to seal your love by opening it after 8 or 15 years. It's a great way to see what you've sown in the heart of the person you're falling for grow. After all, it is slowly and carefully, year after year, that this wine faces up to the trials and tribulations of time as it improves. When the time comes, savour your patience and the resilience of your relationship, just as this wine has matured.

In 2010, a young couple and their friend embarked on this magnificent adventure... And what a success! A small production, but wines that say a lot! The ‘Premier Regard’ (First Glance) cuvée is clearly the flagship of the estate! A wine of fine character, typical of the appellation, with all the hallmarks of a perfectly successful Crozes! A creamy, sweet wine texture, a profusion of fruit from the moment it enters the palate, while still retaining a lovely finesse, but with the same well-structured spirit... First glance, or how to fall in love with Syrah!

As long as you accept the context (God's Plan), you'll find it irresistible value for money. Its tannins and fruitiness make this a cuvée to be savoured straight away... If you prefer to wait, its excellent ageing potential means it can also be enjoyed after a decade! The estate was cited in the Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France 2019 (RVF) and awarded 3 stars in the Guide Bettane & Desseauve 2019... You'll be rubbing shoulders with the heavens!

... but their profile photos are never taken in the same country. After all, you matched on the app! If you want it to last: firstly, make sure your passport is up to date and secondly, never stop looking on the bright side of life!

Il Vino Dell'Amore means ‘the wine of love’, nothing more, nothing less! Put the trump cards on your side with this seductive bottle, whose style may be a little clichéd, but will clearly get the message across. This delicately fruity and sweet white effervescent will be perfect as an aperitif or with dessert. A 100% Muscat vénetien will make your taste buds sparkle so you can enjoy the moment!