My Take on LE PETIT BALLON: The Wine Discovery Box [2024]

Whether it’s a true passion or just something to enjoy with friends, wine often provides a wonderful opportunity to share good times. The box Le Petit Ballon, which I’m introducing to you today, offers the chance to discover new flavors every month, featuring two unique wines.

My partner and I subscribed to this box for three months. Today, I’m sharing our feedback and thoughts on this tasting experience!

What is Le Petit Ballon?

💖 I Loved It

• Discovering new wines,
• The quality of the bottles received,
• The uniqueness of the selections,
• The tasting suggestions,
• The careful packaging,
• The fast delivery.

❌ What I Liked Less

• Customer service only reachable via a form (no phone number available),
• No PayPal payments for subscriptions (credit card only).

How Does the Le Petit Ballon Subscription Work?

Le Petit Ballon offers you the opportunity to discover a curated package each month that includes 2 selected wines, along with tasting tips. This package comes with a magazine about the world of wine. Everything is delivered to your home in careful packaging.

For each wine you receive, you’ll benefit from the expertise of a sommelier who will provide advice and information on:

• The wine profile (bold, complex, fruity),
• How to taste it (temperature, decanting, peak drinking, aging…),
• What foods to pair it with (meat, vegetables, fish, cheese…),
• Information about the wine (origin, designation, cultivation type, grape varieties, …).

Who selects the wines?

Great care is taken in selecting the wines included in the packages. Each wine is tasted and chosen by Jean-Michel Deluc, former chief sommelier at the Ritz and recognized as a Master Sommelier since 1991.

Jean Michel Deluc, Master Sommelier, the founder of the selections at Petit Ballon

What wines are we talking about?

In the boxes, you will find a variety of wine categories, including classic options such as Bordeaux, Champagne, as well as rosés and organic wines.

🌍 This includes not only wines from France, but also wines from around the world, to add some variety to your enjoyment.

Who is Le Petit Ballon For?

The Little Balloon is a wine subscription service designed to be general and accessible to everyone. You don’t need to be a seasoned wine enthusiast to enjoy the bottles you receive, as you’ll have all the necessary information provided in the accompanying guides.

It’s a fantastic gift that you can treat yourself to or give to friends. Depending on your preferences, just choose the option that suits you best.

What are the different available options?

Le Petit Ballon offers you four different subscription options so you can choose the one that perfectly fits your tastes and your wine enjoyment style.

🔸 Age of Grape: The Formula Discovered for Wine Lovers

This option is the most affordable, at €19.90 per month. This is the one I was able to test. In the package, there were two wines, which are quite reasonably priced but very good. These wines are generally ready to drink when you receive them.

🔸 Bel Âge: The Premium Formula for Enthusiasts

This gift box, priced at €39.90, primarily contains specially selected wines that can be aged in a cellar. You’ll find famous varieties from both France and other countries around the world.

🔸 100% Organic: A Selection of Eco-Friendly Wines

This option at €22.90 allows you to receive only certified organic wines. It’s perfect if you’re mindful of this criterion when shopping or if you want to choose a responsible consumption approach.

🔸 100% BIODYNAMICS, for those interested in alternative farming methods

Biodynamics is a farming technique that draws on ancient knowledge, aligning with the rhythms of nature. It emphasizes respecting the needs of the land and biodiversity, aiming to minimize its impact on the environment. If you’re interested in this practice, you can choose a 100% biodynamic option for $25.90, featuring wines certified by Demeter or Diodyvin organizations.

Example of wines from a 100% Biodynamic box

Simplify Your Experience with the Le Petit Ballon App 📱

Le Petit Ballon offers a free downloadable app on:

• Google Play for Android phones,
• App Store for iPhones.

From here, you can manage your subscription to the box, as well as purchase wines directly. It features a wine search system that is very well designed, allowing you to find a wine based on:

• The type of wine (white, rosé, sparkling…),
• The dish it’s paired with,
• The occasion,
• Your budget.

What is the price of a Le Petit Ballon subscription? 💰

Each plan has its own price. Additionally, a shipping fee of $3.99 will be added to the price, unless you pick up your order directly from the store in Paris. To make things easier for you, I have summarized all of this in the table below.

👉 You can pay with a credit card, Visa or Mastercard. At this time, PayPal is not available for subscriptions; it can only be used if you are purchasing wine directly from the Le Petit Ballon online shop.

What does a Le Petit Ballon box look like? Find out in the video!

When I subscribe to a service or order something online, I really appreciate knowing what to expect when I receive the package. With the wine box from Petit Ballon, I was particularly worried about the bottles breaking during transit.

If you’re wondering the same thing, check out a Le Petit Ballon package in the video below:

👉 We can see that the bottles are well-packaged, with secure thick cardboard packaging.

Contents of a Le Petit Ballon box

You can also see what the tasting notes look like. One very handy detail is that they can be attached to the bottle!

How to Gift the Petit Ballon?

Le Petit Ballon makes an excellent gift for wine lovers, whether they are beginners or enthusiasts. It’s a unique idea to bring joy:

• to thank friends,
• to properly celebrate Father’s Day or his birthday,
• as a Christmas gift,
• to commemorate a wedding or any other event…

To help you spoil your loved ones with gifts that truly match their tastes, Le Petit Ballon offers you several gift selections. Here’s how it works:

This is a gift card that you will receive by email or mail, and once passed along, it can be activated by the recipient.

👉 Giving a gift card is easy! Just go to “GIVE A SUBSCRIPTION” in the menu at the top of the homepage, and then follow the prompts to explore the different options available to you.

🔶 First Option: Offer a Subscription Plan

In this case, all you need to do is select one of the options detailed earlier and gift it for a duration of 3, 6, or 12 months. A custom duration ranging from 6 to 24 months is also available.

The Different Subscription Options Offered by Le Petit Ballon

📦 Please remember that the shipping fee of $3.99 is not included in the base price listed below. However, when you select your offer on the site, it will be included in the final calculation.

🔶 Second Option: Choose a Customized Subscription

For those looking to try something different, Le Petit Ballon also offers thematic subscriptions of three months (or six months if you’re interested in the School of Le Petit Ballon).

👉 There is also a gift set available that includes a selection of rum bottles for €179, and it lasts for 3 months.

Trust the Selections from Petit Ballon for Your Wines

Le Petit Ballon is not just a subscription service for surprise wine packages. It is also an online store dedicated to selling wines, champagnes, and beers.

🤑 You can find some great deals, including flash sales and exclusive discounts for box subscribers.

Here are some of the flash sales available as I write this article:

👉 Feel free to check out the site: the inventory and offers are updated regularly!

Discover the Le Petit Ballon Shop in Paris!

This wine retailer is not just available online. Due to its success, it has opened two stores located in Paris, where you can find a selection of wines and champagnes.

📍 The first store is located at 43 Rue du Rocher in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. The second store can be found at 79 Rue des Entrepreneurs in the 15th arrondissement of the city.

⏰ Both are open from Tuesday to Thursday, from 4 PM to 8 PM, and on Friday and Saturday, from 12 PM to 8 PM.

What do testers think? Check out reviews of Le Petit Ballon.

To better understand Le Petit Ballon and see if it meets your expectations, I invite you to check out this brief summary I’ve created based on various customer reviews I’ve found on Trustpilot and Google.

About Trustpilot

Le Petit Ballon currently has over 3,500 reviews on this verified review platform, with an excellent rating of 4.8 / 5.

This reflects a high level of satisfaction among most customers. Let’s take a closer look at what they particularly enjoyed and what areas need improvement.

💚 Customers of Le Petit Ballon loved:

• The quality of the wines (praised by most customers!),
• The clear explanations provided with each bottle,
• The reliable delivery,
• The efficiency of the customer service,
• The option to pause your subscription or have it delivered to your vacation spot,

Positive review of Le Petit Ballon left by a customer on Trustpilot

❌ Customers were less satisfied:

• No customer service phone line,
• Occasionally, some delivery delays.

Mixed reviews on Le Petit Ballon posted on Trustpilot

On Google

The Google reviews for Le Petit Ballon reflect the profile of Parisian shops. However, many customers leave feedback about the subscription service, and the overall rating remains positive, just like on Trustpilot. In fact, it boasts a score of 4.5 / 5 from over 1000 reviews.

💚 Customers share their wonderful discoveries made possible through their subscriptions, as well as the responsiveness of customer service to any issues. The fast shipping is also highly appreciated.

❌ Negative comments, like those on Trustpilot, mention occasional delivery delays. Le Petit Ballon consistently responds to these reviews to provide a solution.

The Little Balloon on Social Media

The sommeliers at Petit Ballon are active on social media to keep us updated on the latest news from the company. You can find them especially on:

• Instagram, to discover the behind-the-scenes of creating the wine box, for example,
• Twitter, to chat with the team,
• Facebook, to see the latest updates and share your thoughts on this month’s box with a community of over 85,000 followers.

Le Petit Ballon also has a YouTube channel, where the team shares wine discoveries along with tastings, selections based on your budget, and even some great tips related to oenology.

😊 I highly recommend it: I subscribed and I’m discovering so many things about wine!

Video Tip from Le Petit Ballon: Which Glass is Best for Which Wine?

Is Petit Ballon a Scam? Can You Order with Confidence?

Who better than the French to talk about wine? Le Petit Ballon is indeed a French company that was established in 2011. It is based in Paris, in the 8th arrondissement, and currently has over 60 employees. Among them are web marketing specialists as well as experienced sommeliers, of course.

The Team Behind Le Petit Ballon

The company does not have a customer service phone line, but you can fill out a contact form on the website or send an email. Additionally, the team is very responsive and addresses reviews left on Trustpilot and Google to provide solutions to any issues encountered.

✅Ordering from Petit Ballon is just like visiting a wine shop, but online. The company is trustworthy and well-established, so there’s no need to hesitate! 😉

My Verdict on Le Petit Ballon ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

When we were given a three-month subscription to Le Petit Ballon, I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. My partner and I enjoy wine, but we are by no means experts.

When we opened our first package, we were impressed by the practicality of the packaging and its sturdiness. Everything is designed to keep the bottles safe from breaking!

We also greatly appreciated the advice provided in the tasting notes that came with the bottles. For us, this is what really adds value to this box: the sommelier’s tips allow you to enjoy the wine with dishes that enhance its flavors.

Since we had the basic subscription for $19.90 per month, we received wines to enjoy right away. This worked for us because we don’t have a wine cellar.

We were able to taste several wines, some of which were truly delicious, such as the Okoma, a wine from South Africa. We also enjoyed French wines, including Burgundy and Bordeaux.

We are a bit disappointed to see our subscription to Petit Ballon come to an end, and we are considering re-subscribing sometime soon because the price is really appealing. It’s also a great gift idea that we have in mind for Christmas or a birthday.

✅ My husband and I wholeheartedly recommend Le Petit Ballon. Like many other customers (as seen in their rating on Trustpilot), we have made some wonderful discoveries in a fun way and without any hassle.

FAQs About Le Petit Ballon: I Answer YOUR Questions!

👉 In this FAQ, I answer the most common questions about Petit Ballon. If you don’t find the answer to your question, feel free to ask it in the comments so I can add it to this list and respond! 😊

How to Get a Promo Code for Le Petit Ballon?

As I write this article, there are no promo codes available on the site. Feel free to check the homepage to see if that has changed!

How to Get a Discount with Le Petit Ballon Referral?

If you know someone who wants to subscribe to Petit Ballon and you’re already a subscriber, you can earn €20 and help them earn the same amount. To do this, just go to your account and navigate to the “REFERRAL” section. Then simply send an invitation using the online form, via email, Facebook, or Twitter.

If your referral signs up, both of you will receive a gift card to use throughout the entire site!

What is the phone number for Petit Ballon?

The Little Balloon does not have a phone support service. However, you can still reach out to the team:

• through the contact form available on the website,
• by email at bonjour@lepetitballon.com,
• by mail at the following address:
  Le Petit Ballon – Customer Service
  43 Rocher Street
  75008 PARIS

👉 You can also contact Petit Ballon through social media, on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, via private message.

How do I activate my Le Petit Ballon gift card?

It’s very simple! You just need to have a code, which you can enter in the form provided on this page. This will allow you to log in or create an account to apply your gift and set up your delivery.

How to Get Deliveries at Your Vacation Spot? 🌴

Le Petit Ballon offers you the option to have your delivery sent directly to your vacation location. To do this, you’ll need to update your address before the end of the current month so that it takes effect the following month. You can make this change from your customer account, in the section “ADDRESS AND DELIVERY“.

👉 Don’t forget to update your usual address afterwards!

How to pause your subscription?

If you want some peace of mind, you can also pause your subscription. Similar to changing your address, this must be done in the previous month.

To do this, log in to your subscriber account, then go to “MANAGE SUBSCRIPTION“. After that, just click on “SKIP NEXT MONTH“.

How to Cancel Your Le Petit Ballon Subscription?

To unsubscribe, just follow the steps mentioned earlier, but select “UNSUBSCRIBE ME“. This will take effect starting next month. You can re-subscribe if you wish later on, and it will take into account the packages you have already received to avoid duplicates.

I hope this testimony and all these explanations have inspired you to try Le Petit Ballon. For my husband and me, it was truly a delightful experience that we would love to repeat. And if you’re a subscriber, I’m curious to know what you thought about it: feel free to share in the comments! 😉