When can I expect my wine delivery?

The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout. For a s tandard delivery , we will deliver your order in 2-3 days. Delivery to the Scottish Highlands, some other areas of Scotland, Northern Ireland and offshore islands can take an extra few days. Usual delivery times are between 07.00 and 21.00. You can select Next-day or Named-day delivery at checkout – but do bear in mind we don’t deliver on Sundays or Bank Holidays. For the best experience we recommend you subscribe to our Unlimited service . A one-off payment of £29.99 entitles you to free delivery for a year – including free Next-day delivery. There’s no minimum order – you’ll get free delivery even on a single bottle. And you can get delivery to multiple addresses, so it’s perfect for gifting!

Do you have a money-back guarantee?

We want you to be entirely happy with your chosen wine, so we offer an unbeatable money-back guarantee on every single bottle – even wines you buy on sale. No quibbles. No questions. Just your 100% satisfaction. If you aren't happy for any reason, get in touch and we’ll arrange to collect your bottle within 48 hours.

Can I send wine as a gift?

Sending wine as a gift online with Laithwaites couldn’t be easier. Choose your wine gift and select ‘add to basket’. Go to your basket and select ‘checkout’.Select your shipping address (add a new one of you need to). Add a case label message (free) or choose a gift card and add a message (for £1.99) Select ‘Continue’ and choose shipping method. Next day and named day are available for a small extra charge. Pay using your chosen method (Credit or Debit card, Apple Pay, GPay or PayPal). We’ll take care of the rest! Shop our handpicked gifts selection .

Reading a Champagne label

As with other wine varieties, there are different styles of Champagne. The most common are: Non-Vintage (NV) : A blend of wines from multiple years, ensuring a consistent house style. Blanc de Blancs: meaning ’white from whites’, is produced using only Chardonnay grapes. Known for its delicate and elegant profile, with citrus and white blossom flavours. Blanc de Noirs: meaning ’white from blacks’, is produced using only the red grapes Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. With a fuller body and more complex structure than Blanc de Blancs, this style of Champagne overflows with rich flavours of strawberry and raspberry. Rosé Champagne: crafted using either the saignée method (or ‘bleeding method’) or by adding a small amount of Pinot Noir or Pinot Meunier to the blend. This sparkling wine has a crisp acidity and is bursting with red berry flavours. Champagne also comes in various sweetness levels: Brut Nature (naturally extremely dry), Extra Brut, Brut, Extra Sec, Sec, Demi-Sec, and Doux (the sweetest).

What foods pair well with Champagne?

Champagne isn’t just an aperitif or celebratory drink. In fact we know restaurant sommeliers who suggest, “if in doubt pair it with champagne!”. Classic food pairings include: Oysters: simply iconic – , the salinity of oysters and the crisp acidity of Champagne. Divine. Caviar: another classic pairing, the umami of caviar beautifully complements the bubbles in the wine. Soft cheeses: Brie and Camembert, with their creamy textures, are elevated by the acidity of Champagne. Poultry and seafood: dishes such as prawn cocktails or duck salads find their match in the wine’s complexity. Fried food: Champagne’s signature bubbles and high acidity make it an excellent friend to dishes with salty, fatty flavours – think fish and chips, mac ‘n’ cheese, and even buttery popcorn. Discover more food and wine pairing tips.