Looking for a Father's Day wine gift that feels genuinely special? Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie 2022 arrives in an elegant wooden gift box — ready to give, no wrapping needed. Inside is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from Château Croix de Labrie, one of Bordeaux's most admired boutique estates. It's a true family affair — Axelle Courdurié works the vines from pruning through to winemaking, while her husband Pierre looks after the commercial side. A family wine for a family occasion.

A blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc from the estate's younger vines, made with remarkable care: hand-picked fruit, gravity-fed winemaking in small temperature-controlled vats, and 14 months in French oak, half new and half one-year-old barrels.

Tasting notes: Ripe red cherry and plum, violets and sweet spice, with silky, elegant tannins and a long polished finish. Beautifully expressive now, yet it will cellar happily for 10 years or more — open it this Father's Day, or lay it down for a milestone to come. Serve at 18°C.

Food pairing: Perfect with the Father's Day table — roast chicken, grilled steak, charcuterie or a good cheeseboard.

Presented in a natural wooden gift box that's as keepable as the wine — and like everything from Absolute Organic Wine, dispatched with our eco-friendly delivery service across the UK and Ireland.

FAQ SECTION:

What is Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie? Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie is the second wine of Château Croix de Labrie, a small, highly regarded estate in the Saint-Émilion Grand Cru appellation of Bordeaux. The 2022 vintage is a blend of 85% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

Is Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie 2022 a good Father's Day gift? Yes — it comes presented in a wooden gift box and is a Saint-Émilion Grand Cru from a boutique family estate with very small production, so it feels far more personal than a supermarket Bordeaux. It can be enjoyed now or cellared for 10 years or more.

Does this Father's Day wine come gift boxed? Yes — the bottle is presented in a natural wooden gift box, ready to give with no wrapping required.

What does Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie 2022 taste like? Expect ripe red cherry, plum, violets and sweet spice, with elegant, silky tannins and a long finish.

What food pairs with Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie? Roast chicken, grilled red meats, charcuterie and cheese. Serve at around 18°C.

Where can I buy Les Hauts de Croix de Labrie 2022 in a gift box in the UK and Ireland? It's available from Absolute Organic Wine with eco-friendly delivery across the UK and Republic of Ireland.