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Superb 94-point Brunello from one of the top producers in this region. A dark, ageworthy 2020
ItalySangiovese£40.00 per bottle
Marlborough does beautiful Pinot Noir too. Still young, it’ll open into a superb, softly spiced red
New ZealandPinot Noir£35.00 per bottle- Only 32 left
A rich and expressive old-vine Pinot Noir
FrancePinot Noirfrom £45.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £15.00 - Only 5 left
One of Saint-Estèphe’s smartest buys – Château Meyney makes consistently impressive winesFranceCabernet-based blendfrom £31.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £48.00 
Superb, 95-pt, Double-Gold McLaren Vale red. A harmony of both Cabernets from Australia's RedHeads
AustraliaCabernet-based blend£25.00 per bottleSAVE £5.00- Only 67 left
Superb 93-point release of this Saint-Emilion Grand Cru. Superb length and finesseFranceMerlot-based blendfrom £35.00 per bottle 
Tremendous, 96-point second wine of the world-famous Clos Apalta, made for earlier enjoyment
ChileCabernet-based blendfrom £36.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £5.00
From one of the most famous bodegas of Rioja, this is a rich and racy Tempranillo of great finesse
SpainTempranillo£26.00 per bottleSAVE £7.00- Only 3 left
From Antinori’s 5-Star estate, a superb Super Tuscan comprising Sangiovese, Cabernet and MerlotItalyMerlot£26.00 per bottle 
Smooth, smoky red wine classic from the cradle of South African Pinotage
South AfricaPinotage£55.00 per bottle- Only 24 left
£55.00 per bottle 
Magnificent 95-point red from Bordeaux’s foremost winemaking dynasty Lafite Rothschild, in Argentina
ArgentinaMalbec-based blend£55.00 per bottleSAVE £6.00
from £35.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £5.00- Only 28 left
from £60.00 per bottle 
Rich, darkly spiced Garnacha from ancient vines in remote Calatayud, made by Norrel Robertson MWSpainGarnacha£27.00 per bottle
Insider-deal Saint-Estèphe from a perfect 100-point Bordeaux estateFranceMerlot-based blend£40.00 per bottle
Rare parcel of long-aged Saint-Émilion Grand Cru ClasséFranceMerlot-based blend£24.99 per bottleSAVE £15.00
Secret-label, long-aged Reserva from Spain’s rising-star Toro regionSpainTinta de Toro£12.50 per bottleSAVE £12.50
Powerful, rich, dark, barrel-matured red from Stellenbosch and the revered Boschendal estateSouth AfricaCabernet-based blend£25.00 per bottle
Legendary 94-point Rioja Reserva made by La Rioja Alta, one Spain's great wine iconsSpainTempranillo-based blendfrom £32.00 per bottle
Outstanding, rich, velvety Châteauneuf-du-Pape from an 18th-century family estate with many awardsFranceGrenache-based blend£24.00 per bottleSAVE £4.00
Silky-smooth, elegant Saint-Émilion Grand Cru – rich, smooth and full of classic Right Bank charmFranceMerlot-based blend£18.99 per bottleSAVE £11.01- Only 5 left
Silky, aromatic Pinot Noir perfection from South Africa’s cool-climate ElginSouth AfricaPinot Noir£35.00 per bottle 
Rich, ripe Châteauneuf-du-Pape from 100-year-old vines and a historic family estateFranceGrenache-based blend£23.00 per bottleSAVE £6.00
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.
