About our Wine Superstores in Calais
Calais Vins and Olivier Vins have been helping customers select and enjoy fine wine for over 25 years. Having built a well-deserved reputation for the vast selection of wines beers and spirits, all offering substantial savings over typical UK prices, and friendly customer service, directors Jérôme Pont and Olivier Vermisse remain passionate about wine and their many loyal British customers.
25 years of success in wine trading
This year Calais Vins et Olivier Vins et Cie, are celebrating 25 years of successful trading. The combination of a wide and varied choice of wines, expert advice, friendly service, keen pricing, and perfect locations have helped the Calais wine merchants build an enviable reputation over the last quarter century. With a further important factor in this success story being their long-developed and nurtured links with many of the small and large names in French wine.
Meet The Directors
Trained by Eric Dugardin, Vice-Meilleur Sommelier de France, both Jérôme and Olivier share the joy of meeting the men and women who produce these wines on the fertile soils of the French hillsides.
Whether Olivier or Jérôme are on the road on holiday, travelling on business or simply out and about at the weekend, the partners continue to explore the French wine landscape and add to their special relationships with winegrowers. Travelling around France, our Directors find the time to visit independent winegrowers who share their passion for the art of winemaking. “At Château de l'Hestrange, owned by Laurent Metge Toppin, I particularly appreciate the flavours of grapefruit and lime and the mineral character of their Chardonnay. A little treasure at only €8.90,” says Jérôme. “Visiting Domaine Oliveira de Lecestre it is the nectar that is Chablis that thrills.
“From Petit Chablis at €7.50 to Premier Cru at €23.95, the grapes grow in the heart of this shimmering part of Burgundy; 48 hectares of the estate’s vineyards produce treasures small and large.
As for Olivier Vermisse, he takes the time to settle down in Provence, between Aix and Bandol. At Château Barthès, he particularly appreciates the rosé with its pale pink colour and its warm, intense nose. Jérôme and Olivier, fine connoisseurs, also like to choose Domaines with High Environmental Value or Label wines.
About Calais Vins
Located just off the A16 motorway, by junction 44, Calais Vins is a wine-lover’s paradise. In stock you will find thousands of carefully selected wines, beer and spirits. Take your time browsing the selections, with price points to suit every pocket. Why not settle down at the in-house tasting bar and spend some time tasting before you buy! Our expert staff will be happy to advise you no matter what your budget is. Next door you will find the Fromagerie Philippe Olivier, one of France’s finest cheese shops, and our own Boulangerie and café. Perfect for a quick snack before you depart France. There is ample free car parking and no need to rush as the port and Eurotunnel terminal are just minutes away!
About Olivier Vins et Cie
We are situated just off the A16 motorway, beside junction 40 ‘Gare TGV’. Just a few minutes’ drive from the Eurotunnel terminal and the port of Calais. Here too you will find selections to suit every taste and budget. Again, customers can take advantage of our fully-equipped, stylish tasting area. Where friendly English-speaking staff will be happy to guide you. Alongside the unrivalled selections of wines, beers and spirits you will also fine local produce perfect to enjoy with your fine back home in the United Kingdom! With ample free parking, including space for coaches, take your time and discover France’s finest wines.
As a British visitor, you are entitled to claim the VAT back when buying wine in our Calais stores.
Browse our shop to discover our wine deals and tax free prices.