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        Domaine Hudelot-Baillet Chambolle-Musigny
        Impressive Chambolle-Musigny Pinot Noir from a small domaine and a lovely vintage. Superbly nuanced
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        £50.00 per bottle
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        Château Langoa Barton
        A classically styled Saint-Julien with great depth
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £44.00 per bottle
      3. Château Capbern
        From a classic vintage, this is a firm, cassis-rich 92-point Saint-Estèphe, with plenty of potential
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £28.00 per bottle
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        Domaine Jean-Jacques Girard Beaune Premier Cru Clos de Roi
        A refined and elegant Beaune Premier Cru
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        from £41.00 per bottle
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        Domaine du Tunnel Cornas 'Vin Noir'
        A rich and expressive Syrah from Cornas
        CountryFrance
        Syrah
        from £56.00 per bottle
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      6. Château Pédesclaux
        Impressive 95 points for this classic Pauillac, with brooding intensity and the structure to age
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £35.20 per bottle
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      7. PSI Dominio de Pingus
        A fine Ribera from the creator of legendary Pingus – at an affordable price
        CountrySpain
        Tempranillo
        £37.00 per bottle
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        Château Léoville-Las Cases
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        Cabernet-based blend
        from £225.00 per bottle
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      9. Château Lafon Rochet
        From just across the way from Château Lafite, this top vintage Saint-Estèphe is well worth ageing
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        Cabernet-based blend
        from £41.00 per bottle
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        Château Gloria
        A charming and approachable Saint-Julien
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        Cabernet-based blend
        £38.00 per bottle
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        Famille Perrin Gigondas L'Argnée
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        Grenache-based blend
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      12. Château Malartic-Lagravière
        A refined and expressive Pessac-Léognan
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        Cabernet-based blend
        from £43.00 per bottle
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        Domaine du Tunnel Cornas
        From a leading winemaker of this tiny northern Rhône region, a very fine Cornas to rival Hermitage
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        Syrah
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        Domaine du Tunnel Saint-Joseph
        From a fresher Rhône vintage, a silky, scented Saint-Joseph made by the great Stéphane Robert
        CountryFrance
        Syrah
        from £31.00 per bottle
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      15. Tenuta dell Ornellaia 'Le Volte'
        Superb-value Super Tuscan red wine from one of Italy's greatest estates
        CountryItaly
        Merlot
        from £28.00 per bottle
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        Château Hosanna
        Pomerol with 98-99 points, from a remarkable estate run by the legendary Moueix family
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        £165.00 per bottle
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        Château L'Evangile
        A rich and polished expression of Pomerol
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        Merlot-based blend
        from £210.00 per bottle
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        Domaine Joseph Voillot Volnay
        Superb Volnay from old vines and close to 1er Cru vineyards from this sixth-generation family estate
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        Pinot Noir
        from £49.00 per bottle
      19. Château Laroque
        Very fine, 93-94 point, deeply seductive Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé. "Very classic" (JS)
        CountryFrance
        Merlot-based blend
        £37.00 per bottle
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        Château Lafite Rothschild
        A legendary and refined First Growth Bordeaux
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        £600.00 per bottle
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        Château Petit-Village
        A plush and expressive Pomerol
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        Merlot
        from £105.00 per bottle
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        Domaine Francois Buffet Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Rugottes Monopole
        A vibrant and expressive Volnay Premier Cru
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        from £80.00 per bottle
      23. Domaine Heresztyn-Mazzini Gevrey-Chambertin Les Songes
        A refined and expressive Gevrey-Chambertin
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        from £80.00 per bottle
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        Ridge Lytton Springs
        Top-notch Zinfandel-focused red from one of the best names in Californian winemaking
        CountryUnited States
        Zinfandel-based blend
        £60.00 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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