(Almost) easy Christmas gifts to find at the last minute
As Christmas approaches, there are two teams when it comes to gift-giving: those who plan ahead, and those who start shopping on December 23. For the latter, here are a few ideas.
Finding gift inspiration isn't always easy. If you feel that now is the time to get started, Gault&Millau gives you a helping hand with its selection of 18 gifts.
On the menu are a variety of ideas sure to please gourmets and gourmands alike.
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Where can you buy it? On newsstands
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Price: 6.90 euros
Matusalem Gran Reserva 23
This ultra-premium rum, aged on the solera principle, is beautifully smooth and well-balanced, with notes of honey, vanilla and molasses and a spicy, lingering finish. Matusalem Gran Reserva 23 has won no less than seven awards for innovation and excellence.
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Where to buy it? At a wine merchant
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Price: 90 euros
Épices Roellinger x Peugeot pepper mill
A pepper mill designed down to the last detail by Sylvie Amar, as beautiful to look at as it is to use.
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Where to buy it? In boutiques and at www.epices-roellinger.com and www.peugeot-saveurs.com
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Price: 84.90 euros
The Dalmore, Cask Curation Edition boxed set
Over the next few years, The Dalmore plans to develop a series of single malts dedicated to aging. Here are the first three bottles, aged from 26 to 43 years. An exceptional gift.
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Where to buy it? At La Maison du Whisky
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The price: 35,000 euros
A Margaux Keller decanter
Niolon is a decanter inspired by the mooring buoys that float on the surface of the sea. A practical design idea. The glass is mouth-blown by a family-run factory in northern Portugal.
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Where to buy? On the brand's website
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Price: 170 euros
A eucalyptus-colored Staub cocotte
A cocotte is always useful. Eucalyptus green is trendy. The perfect gift combo.
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Where to buy it? In specialty stores
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Price: 339 euros in 26 cm
A Grands Crus box from Le Palais des Thés
An easily reusable wooden box (we like it) featuring 9 Grands Crus from around the world selected by the company's tea researchers, plus a tasting guide for a unique tea experience.
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Where to buy? In stores or on the website
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Price: 100 euros
Champagne Abelé 1757 x Le Tanneur limited edition
Bubbles and small leather goods: a collaboration that allows you to give two gifts in one: the Cuvée Brut from the fifth oldest Champagne House and a full-grain leather cardholder signed by the two Houses.
signed by the two Houses.
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Where can you buy it? At selected wine merchants and on the www.abele1757.comwebsite.
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Price: 89 euros
The AR Toha nutcracker
The Toha is the big brother of the Moha, a revolutionary nutcracker created by the young inventor at the age of 14 and marketed since 2009. It consists of three wooden parts: a base, a main part and an easy-to-use cap.
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Where to buy? On the brand's website
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Price: 35 euros
The "païsan green" from Duralex
To coincide with the launch of the famous Gigogne® glass in XL 36 cl format, PAïSAN and DURALEX® have come up with a limited edition, the "Vert PAïsan".dition, the "Vert PAïSAN", which will be sold exclusively in the Christmas boutique from December 1ᵉʳ to December 24, as well as on paisan.fr (already on pre-order) and duralex.com.
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Price: 5 euros per glass
A culinary workshop with Le Cordon Bleu
An experience is often an excellent gift idea. Offer a culinary and/or oenological workshop with Le Cordon Bleu in the heart of the Hôtel de la Marine. Themes are wide-ranging and gourmet.
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Where to buy: on the brand's website
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Price: from 30 euros
Le Petit Jouteur d'Auzier oyster knife
This is the best knife to offer during the festive season, because as soon as it's offered, it will be used. We love its ergonomic design. Its little plus? It's suitable for both right- and left-handed users.
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Where to buy? On the brand's website
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Price: 36 euros
A bottle of Cos d'Estournel
This Saint-Estèphe Grand Cru Classé will leave no one indifferent who finds it under the Christmas tree. One of the highest-rated wines in its category!
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Where to buy it? At a wine shop
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Price: 240 euros
Plates from Compagnie Française de l'Orient et de la Chine
In white or Pantone 2024, a pretty peach color, this plate will delight tableware lovers.
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Where to buy? In boutiques or on the brand's website
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Price: 29 euros each
Pétales rosé by Laurent-Perrier
Since 2017, in its quest to delight its customers, Laurent-Perrier has designed a reusable dress to match the shape of the bottle, guaranteeing a gift that's as beautiful as it is sparkling!
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Where to buy it? At a wine shop or on the brand's website
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Price: 99 euros
A Le Creuset tart mould
Tarts, quiches, pies, this fluted baking dish should inspire more than one gourmand. Designed in ceramic, it cooks evenly. We suggest one of the latest "Fint" colors, an all-rounder in the kitchen.
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Where to buy? In a specialized store or Le Creuset boutique.
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Price: 52 euros
A bottle of olive oil from Château d'Estoublon
Under the Provencal sun, the olive trees on the Château d'Estoublon plots produce a fine harvest every year. Discover the olive oil with the aromatic profile that will best please your loved one.
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Where to buy: on the brand's website
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Price: from 36.50 euros
Aberlour 18-year-old Single Malt
The fruit of the house's signature double maturation in Bourbon and Sherry casks, and with the particularity of having benefited from a double finish in first-fill Pedro Ximénez Sherry and Oloroso Sherry casks, this spirit is a winning bet.
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Where to buy it? At a wine shop or Maison du Whisky
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Price: 120 euros
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