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      1. Cuvée Prestigieux Châteauneuf-du-Pape
        A rich Prestige cuvée of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, the southern Rhône’s most sought-after red wine
        CountryFrance
        Grenache-based blend
        £28.00 per bottle
        SAVE £1.00
      2. Feudi di San Gregorio Taurasi Riserva Piano di Montevergine
        Magnificent 96-point superstar red from Campania's great Taurasi region; a Riserva with 7 years' age
        CountryItaly
        Aglianico
        £34.00 per bottle
      3. Limited Release Barossa Shiraz
        This is a very special, one-off parcel of supreme Aussie Shiraz from a top 5-Star Barossa winery
        CountryAustralia
        Shiraz
        £25.00 per bottle
      4. Boschendal Nicolas Stellenbosch
        Powerful, rich, dark, barrel-matured red from Stellenbosch and the revered Boschendal estate
        CountrySouth Africa
        Cabernet-based blend
        £25.00 per bottle
      5. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia Tinto Reserva
        Stunning, 95-point, 12-year-old Reserva masterpiece from a proudly traditional Rioja icon
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo-based blend
        from £38.00 per bottle
        SAVE UP TO £18.00
      6. HJ Fabre GGG Malbec
        Top Argentina Malbec from 'Grand Cru' Gualtallary and the Bordeaux-born, Trophy-winning Hervé Fabre
        CountryArgentina
        Malbec
        £30.00 per bottle
      7. Only 7 left
        Domaine Bachelet-Monnot Maranges 1er Cru La Fussière Rouge
        £30.00 per bottle
      8. Luigi Arnulfo Barolo
        Barolo ‘King of Reds’ from a standout vintage, named after the founder of this great Bussia estate 
        CountryItaly
        Nebbiolo
        £34.00 per bottle
      9. Palazzo Brunello di Montalcino
        Stellar, 5-star 2019 vintage Brunello from an acclaimed small, family estate
        CountryItaly
        Brunello
        from £30.00 per bottle
      10. Domaine Yann Chave Crozes-Hermitage
        Fine, elegant and complex Crozes-Hermitage, crafted by dynamic young gun Yann Chave
        CountryFrance
        Syrah
        £25.00 per bottle
      11. Château Le Coteau
        Fine, elegant, silky-fruit Margaux from a very small family estate, teeming with biodiversity
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        £35.00 per bottle
      12. Hommage à B Syrah
        Top winemaker Duncan Savage only does cool – hence the pristine, elegant fruit of this Cape Syrah
        CountrySouth Africa
        Syrah
        £28.00 per bottle
      13. RedHeads 1888 Barossa Valley Shiraz
        The flagship, barrel-aged Shiraz from this leading, sustainable cellar in Australia's Barossa Valley
        CountryAustralia
        Shiraz
        £28.00 per bottle
      14. Altos R Pigeage Tempranillo Rioja
        Seven Golds and 97 points for the latest Altos Pigeage from Jean-Marc’s superb, high-altitude Rioja
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo
        £27.00 per bottle
      15. Sierra de los Sueños Old Vine Garnacha
        Rich, darkly spiced Garnacha from ancient vines in remote Calatayud, made by Norrel Robertson MW
        CountrySpain
        Garnacha
        £27.00 per bottle
      16. Cuvée du Vatican Châteauneuf-du-Pape
        Sumptuous Châteauneuf from a Parker-rated family cellar and a difficult, yet high-quality vintage
        CountryFrance
        Grenache-based blend
        £27.00 per bottle
      17. Château La Clarière
        Outstanding vintage, Gold-medal claret from the Laithwaite family's Castillon estate. Silky and rich
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
      18. La Rioja Alta Viña Ardanza Reserva
        95 points for the this legendary Rioja Reserva, Viña Ardanza, one of the very best wines of Spain
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo-based blend
        £32.00 per bottle
      19. Selección Especial Numerada 66 Priorat
        A fabulous, elite, barrel-aged red from Spain’s fine wine Priorat region and a highly awarded winery
        CountrySpain
        Garnacha-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
      20. Remelluri Rioja Reserva
        Flagship Rioja from one of Spain’s leading winemakers, Telmo Rodriguez. A magnificent Reserva
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo-based blend
        £38.99 per bottle
      21. La Tirela Amarone della Valpolicella Classico
        Deliciously rich, powerful Amarone from Italy's 2016 Winery of the Year – intense and luscious
        CountryItaly
        Red blend
        £26.00 per bottle
      22. Momtazi Family Estate Pinot Noir
        Slinky, seductive, fruit-filled Pinot Noir from a great cellar in Oregon's 5-star Willamette Valley
        CountryUnited States
        Pinot Noir
        £30.00 per bottle
      23. Château la Gaffelière
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        from £70.00 per bottle
      24. Only 31 left
        Château Les-Ormes-de-Pez
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £29.00 per bottle
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      Wine FAQs

      What defines a fine red wine?

      The truth is there is no official definition of fine wine. And you’ll find many different answers if you have a quick search online. To some people, fine wine is defined by price. For others, it’s about a wine’s rarity or reputation. You can read our take in our article on What is fine wine?  

      Ultimately it comes down to taste. A fine wine should have balance (where the acidity, tannin, sweetness, body and alcohol are all in harmony), complexity (the wine reveals many different layers of aromas and flavours), length (the flavours should last in the mouth) and elegance. It should reflect the unique terroir in which it was grown. And above all, a fine red wine should be a pleasure to drink!

      Where do fine red wines come from?

      Fine red wines can come from any wine region in the world. Traditionally, the best fine red wines came from Europe, especially the classic French wine regions of Bordeaux and Burgundy. But these days, you’ll find fine red wines made all over the world, from Brunello di Montalcino to Barossa.

      That doesn’t mean that provenance doesn’t matter. Only the best vineyard sites can produce truly ‘fine wine’ and an important characteristic of fine wine is that it has a ‘sense of place’.

      Do fine red wines age well?

      Yes, fine red wines have better ageing potential than regular wines. Fine red wines are more complex and will usually (not always) evolve with age. But there are lots of factors that affect age-worthiness … grape variety, how the wine has been made, and where it’s from. Each wine is different so it’s difficult to make generalisations, but if you’re looking for a fine red wine for ageing, the reds of Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône, Piedmont and Tuscany are a good place to start.  

      The easiest way to tell whether the wine you choose ages well is to look at the ‘Drink by’ dates on our website. It’s not the same as an expiry date but rather when we think the wines will be drinking at their best.

      How do you store fine red wines?

      To maintain the quality of your wines as they age, make sure you store them in ideal conditions. Wines should be aged horizontally, out of direct sunlight and with a constant cool temperature. 10-15 degrees is considered the optimum temperature for red wines.

      Naturally, a cellar is perfect but not everyone has one! Other options include a temperature-controlled ‘wine fridge’, an outbuilding or garage, or in a storage cabinet kept in a cool place.

      Take a look at our 5 tips and tricks for storing wine at home to find out more.  

      And if you’re looking for long-term storage of fine wine, we recommend you take advantage of our customer storage facility in Gloucester. 

      Storage is available for any wine you buy from us in our state-of-the-art warehouse. Temperature and humidity are not only monitored in various parts of the warehouse, they’re also actively controlled. Visit our fine wine hub to find out more or call our fine wine team on 03330 148 202.

      What is considered the finest red wine?

      That depends on who you ask! In terms of what is the most expensive, Domaine de la Romanée Conti in Burgundy still holds the record for the most expensive fine red wine sold at auction. 

      If you’re looking to get your hands on the world’s most sought-after bottles, from First-Growth Bordeaux to the top Super Tuscans and Grand Cru Burgundy, get in touch with our fine wine team by emailing finewine@laithwaiteswine.com or call 03330 148 202.  They’ll be able to offer advice on the best fine red wines to choose and can also help you buy your wines En Primeur, essentially a way of buying wines before they’ve been bottled. You can find out more on our fine wine hub.

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