73 articles
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Prestige Days: meet the winemakers at Calais Vins and Olivier Vins
Published : 11/11/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogJoin our Prestige Wine Tasting Days at Calais Vins on 4 December and Olivier Vins on 11 December 2026. Meet winemakers, taste Champagne, wines, whisky and rum, and choose your Christmas bottles.
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Whisky gifts for men: save up to £17 a bottle by choosing it in Calais
Published : 02/11/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogA whisky gift for men picked in Calais costs less and says more: Islay smoke, bourbon or a French single malt, with no UK duty, VAT back and up to £17 saved per bottle.
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French wine and food hamper: what can still cross the Channel
Published : 02/11/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogNo cheese, no charcuterie, no problem: fill a French wine and food hamper in Calais with Champagne, crémant, biscuits and fine foods, and bring it home legally.
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Christmas gifts for dad: bottles he’d never buy himself, from Calais
Published : 02/11/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogChristmas gifts for dad, sorted: a bottle he’d never buy himself, picked at French prices with VAT back, or a day in Calais to choose it together, with a free crossing when you pre-order €300
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Prestige craft beer gifts: the Christmas bottles British shops rarely stock
Published : 12/10/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogBarrel-aged Belgian ales, magnums and gift sets with their glass: the craft beer gifts British shops rarely stock, from €9.31 tax free in Calais, with a free day trip from €300.
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Champagne Prices UK vs France – The Real Savings Explained
Published : 09/10/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogChampagne is up to 40% cheaper in France. Discover real prices, savings, tax refund tips and how to get a free ferry crossing from the UK.
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Calais Christmas Market 2026: Your Festive Day Trip from Dover
Published : 07/10/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogCalais Christmas Market 2026: dates, ice rink, best days to visit and winemaker tastings at Calais Vins and Olivier Vins. Pre-order €300 and cross for free.
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Best Christmas Champagnes for 2026
Published : 06/10/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogGet ready for the holiday season with our ultimate guide to the best champagnes for Christmas 2025, featuring luxurious and affordable options, all available at Calais Vins and Olivier Vins!
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Buying wine in France: The EV way
Published : 28/09/2026 | Categories : The Wine Calais BlogCan you buy wine in France with an electric car? We drove an e-208 from London to Calais: range, charging on the ferry, chargers by our shops and real costs.