One of the most difficult challenges for Christmas shoppers concerns the very specific wishes of wine lovers. Finding the right gift for champagne lovers can seem like a big challenge, but don't worry: we're here to inspire you with a selection of useful, delicious and sparkling gifts that will delight the most discerning champagne geeks!

Christmas gifts for champagne lovers

L'Âme de la Champagne: Artisanat d'Art and Haute Gastronomie

Philippe Mille, Michelin-starred chef at Le Parc restaurant on the Domaine Les Crayères in Reims, has prepared a new culinary reading for savoring the taste of Champagne at home. Structured in 16 elements, from chalk to glass, this bilingual book covers the fine nuances of Champagne's culinary identity, taking the reader to the source of the chef's inspiration - from the region's essential heritage to the workshops of talented artisans and their many trades.

This sensory journey culminates in a collection of exceptional recipes, in the image of Philippe Mille: thoughtful, artistic culinary creations that celebrate the finesse and elegance of Champagne.

Available via :https://www.trophee-mille.fr/produit/lame-de-la-champagne/

Fûts et foudres de la Champagne: Encounters with inspired wine makers

The latest publication from Champagne publishing house Éditions de l'Effervescence highlights the traditional art of barrel-making at the Tonnellerie de Champagne and tells the stories of some of the greatest oak-aged cuvées the region has to offer.

The stories combine the perspectives of three champagne specialists: producer portraits by Catherine Couton, in-depth knowledge of champagne tasting by Philippe Jamesse (champagne sommelier and consultant at DNA Champagne & Wine) and culinary inspiration from Philippe Mille (Michelin-starred chef of the Les Crayères estate restaurant in Reims). Visually interpreted by two regional artists, photographer Xavier Lavictoire and illustrator François Schmidt, the book is an invitation to (re)discover the fascinating world of cooperage and barrel ageing in Champagne.

Available from: https://www.editionseffervescence.fr/nos-livres/futs-et-foudres-de-la-champagne-fr/

Gifts for more champagne pleasure

Coravin Sparkling™ preservation system:

Many wine lovers have long praised the Coravin wine preservation system, which allows you to serve a glass of wine and save the rest of the bottle for later - no matter if it's tomorrow or in a few weeks or even months. The only problem until now was that the Coravin system only worked for still wines. Fortunately, this has changed with Coravin's latest innovation, Coravin Sparkling™.

The system is easy to use: after opening a bottle of champagne to serve a glass (or two or three), the neck is closed with a special cork and the empty space inside the bottle is then filled with additional CO2 via the Coravin charger to maintain sufficient pressure to keep the fine bubbles where they belong: in the wine. The bottle can then be stored in the refrigerator for at least a further two weeks.

Available at https://www.coravin.fr/products/sparkling

A fabulous set of champagne glasses:

No issue is more discussed among champagne lovers than the choice of the right glass. Among the best glasses for enjoying the full intensity of champagne flavors is the tulip-shaped glass. Used by most champagne producers, Michelin-starred restaurants and champagne enthusiasts alike, the glasses produced by the Lehmann glassworks in Reims have become the benchmark for champagne.

In collaboration with some of the region's most knowledgeable champagne experts and sommeliers, the company has developed several series of mouth-blown and machine-blown champagne glasses to suit all tastes and design preferences. The most famous series were designed with chef sommelier and champagne specialist Philippe Jamesse, 3-star Michelin chef Arnaud Lallement, sommelier and Meilleur Ouvrier de France Fabrice Sommier, and World's Best Sommelier Gérard Basset.

Available via :https://www.lehmann-sa.com/

Useful champagne gadgets for travellers

A case for every bottle size:

Do you know a wine-loving globetrotter who's always complaining about the problems of getting their wine treasures home safely? The smart carts, coolers, suitcases and other travel accessories offered by Lazenne - Professional Wine and Bottle Luggage offer a host of smart products that will make those trips a breeze.

No more slipping your socks over bottles and trying to get them into your suitcase (only to find champagne-soaked clothes on arrival and tears over the lost bottle)! These smart, TSA-compliant bottle holders, made from polystyrene, protect champagne bottles during travel in style.

Available via :https://lazenne.com/

A champagne saber for more pleasure:

Have you ever sabered a bottle of champagne, or watched someone else saber one? What may seem like a social networking trend designed to attract clicks is actually fun for the champagne-loving community. Champagne aficionados rarely end an event without popping at least one bottle. Although it may sound rather complicated, sabering is very simple with the right tools and the right technique.

As countless videos on the Internet demonstrate, a multitude of utensils - chef's knives, butter knives, spoons, glass stems, etc. - can be used to saber a bottle. - can be used to saber a bottle. But to do it with style and class, you need a good champagne saber, and Coutellerie Champenoise offers several models.

Available via : https://www.coutellerie-champenoise.fr/sabres-a-champagne-c102x2501322

Champagne bottles in Christmas Limited Editions:

• Beautifully presented in a Mandala-designed box Champagne Pommery Brut Royal Christmas edition, needs no extra packaging to make it shine.

• An original set of 6 Mini Bouteilles de Champagne Moet & Chandon Brut Impérial with clip-on mini flutes is a fun way to serve champagne wherever you are.

• Personalize your gift of Champagne Moet & Chandon Brut Impérial with a special pen and customizable box, and write your heartfelt wishes directly on the bottle.

• Surprise your champagne-loving friends with the Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune Ice Box edition, whose gift packaging transforms into a champagne bucket.
• Elegant and useful at the same time, Champagne Veuve Clicquot Brut Carte Jaune Ice Jacket is delivered with its Ice Jacket in its emblematic yellow color.