For your corporate gifts, focus on impact and emotion: tailor-made themed gift boxes, festive magnums, birth year vintages, rare spirits, careful personalisation or the offer of a private tasting experience.
Founded over 160 years ago, 1862 Wines & Spirits is the preferred partner of businesses on the French Riviera. Our team of sommeliers will guide you in transforming your corporate gifts as genuine tokens of appreciation. Here are 6 ideas to make a lasting impression with elegance.
1. Themed gift boxes: «Terroir & Prestige»
Gift boxes remain a classic choice, but to make them memorable, they need to tell a story. Far from standardised combinations, the idea is to create a coherent taste journey. A well-thought-out gift box shows that you know your recipient's tastes or that you want to introduce them to the excellence of a particular region.
You can choose between:
- The Bordeaux Vertical: Three different vintages of the same grand cru classé to understand how the wine has evolved.
- The Provençal Getaway: A selection of three colours (red, white, rosé) from prestigious estates such as Château Minuty or Domaine Ott, emblematic of our region.
- The Champagne Duo: A bottle of Blanc de Blancs for the aperitif and a Millésimé for the meal, presented in an elegant wooden case.
These combinations offer a complete tasting experience, guided by the careful selection of our experts.
2. The Magnum: The format of generosity
While the classic bottle (75cl) is the standard, the Magnum (1.5L) is the ultimate format for celebrations. Giving a magnum shows particular generosity and a desire to mark the occasion. It is the ideal gift to thank an entire team or a client with whom you have a special relationship.
Beyond its impressive appearance, which always makes an impact when presented as a gift, the magnum offers superior preservation qualities. Wine ages more slowly and develops better in a magnum. A Magnum of Champagne or a fine red wine from the Rhône Valley is a status symbol that will be saved for a special occasion, permanently associating your company with this moment of shared pleasure.
3. Old vintages: The emotion of time
This is undoubtedly the most personal and touching gesture. Giving a vintage wine is like giving a piece of history. Thanks to our network and our history, we have access to rare bottles that may correspond to a key date for your client.
Imagine the impact of offering:
- A wine from the year company formation partner.
- A bottle from the year the manager was born (for a very close relationship).
- A vintage dating back to the year you signed your first joint contract.
This type of gift goes beyond simple consumption; it becomes a symbol of longevity and loyalty. It is a process that requires the expert advice of our team to guarantee the quality of the bottle's preservation.
4. Rare and exceptional spirits
For lovers of complex flavours or those who already have a fine wine cellar, the world of spirits offers a distinguished alternative. A bottle of spirits is a gift that lasts.
Go for exclusivity with:
- Japanese whiskies or Scottish in limited editions (Single Cask).
- Cognacs or Armagnacs out of season, whose carafes are often true works of art.
- Aged rums vintage wines, highly prized by today's connoisseurs.
These products, which are often difficult to find in traditional shops, emphasise the exceptional nature of your business relationship.
5. Personalisation and attention to packaging
The contents are essential, but when it comes to corporate gifts, the packaging conveys your brand image. Elegance lies in the details. A fine wine presented in a standard paper bag loses some of its splendour.
At 1862 Wines & Spirits, we place great importance on presentation. We offer solutions for custom packaging, ranging from engraved wooden boxes to luxury gift sets. It is also possible to include a personalised handwritten card or to customise the packaging to match the colours of your event. This attention to detail (careful labelling, tissue paper, rigid box) enhances the perception of value and the feeling of exclusivity for the recipient.
6. The experience: Offer a tasting session
Sometimes, the best gift isn't material, but experiential. Rather than giving a bottle of wine, why not offer an introductory course or a private evening? This is a strong trend that prioritises memories and encounters.
You can offer a voucher for a private tasting in our historic cellar in Cannes. Your employees or clients will be welcomed by our sommeliers for a sensory journey based on a specific theme (Burgundy Grand Crus, discovering spirits, food and wine pairings). This is an ideal option for strengthening bonds (team building) or for thanking a client by offering them a moment of cultural and gastronomic relaxation, far from the formal setting of the office.
Whatever your choice, the team at 1862 Wines & Spirits is at your service to put together an offer that perfectly matches your budget and your ambitions. We take care of the logistics management of your gifts, from meticulous preparation to secure delivery.
