I know we love to moan about the weather, but you’ve got to admit this summer actually wasn’t too bad.
OH and I managed to enjoy quite a few evenings in the back garden, sipping wine and watching the sunset, and it was bliss – it’s all about the small pleasures now, right?
This photo was taken one of those lovely summer nights (does anyone else automatically think of Grease whenever those two words are put together?). It’s a French sauvignon that I’d never have known about if it hadn’t been for a lovely little subscription box I was gifted from Le Petit Ballon.
If you haven’t heard of this fabulous monthly wine delivery service you obviously never read the post on my TOP 10 SUBSCRIPTION BOXES (stares at you until you feel slightly guilty).
Allow me to enlighten you – so LE PETIT BALLON is a subscription box that delivers two bottles of carefully selected French wines straight to your front door every month. I. Know. Each wine is carefully selected for you, according to your likes and dislikes, and all bottles are approved by Jean-Michel Deluc, former Sommelier Chef at The Ritz.
These are handpicked, exclusive bottles that you won’t find in the supermarkets, and each bottle is at least 20 percent off the full retail price. Each one is accompanied with tasting notes and Le Petit Ballon’s magazine The Gazette, so you can learn all about what you’re drinking.
Choose from the Grape Expectations box (£24.90 including delivery) or the Age of Raisin (£39.90 including delivery). You can cancel at any time, and you can even order gift cards – these would make brilliant Christmas presents (yes, I just said the ‘C’ word).
A la tienne!
• I received a Le Petit Ballon sampler box for the purpose of review
What a lovely little treat to get each month! I’m sure they’d taste just as good by a toasty fire as they did out on summer evenings!
That looks great! I’m off to Bordeaux in October so I’ll keep my eyes peeled for it!
Oooh, lucky you! *looks a bit jealous* 😉 x
This sounds like a fab subscription. I don’t often drink wine (or any alcohol) but this would make a lovely gift! Although, I like your idea of sitting outside with a glass of wine watching the sunset! That sounds like bliss to me, too. I like that the wines are handpicked especially to the individual taste and likes!
Wine and sunsets are a particularly lovely combination! x
It sounds like a good subscription for someone who enjoys drinking.
A great gift for wine buffs, isn’t it? x
This sounds like a great subscription box for any wine lover! I do love sitting out in the garden with a wee refreshment! 🙂
It’s great if you’re just getting into wines too, and aren’t confident making your own selections yet. x
Sounds like a great subscription box. I’m rather partial to a glass of wine and like exploring the different varieties and styles. I’d love to learn more.
I love that they come with a booklet recommending dishes to accompany the wines – removes all the guesswork. x
I think that’s a really good price for the two wines, I’m sure they are delicious and it looks like a nice gift x
What a brilliant idea for a subscription box! I’m not a huge fan of wine but you’re right it would make a great Christmas present.
Hope you enjoyed the other bottle too.
They’re fantastic Xmas pressies, aren’t they? Spesh for those hard-to-buy-for rellies. x
This is a great idea, and yes a perfect gift for a wine lover. Kaz x