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Richly warming, spicy Côtes du Rhône-Villages red from a highly praised winemaker and family estate
FranceGrenache-based blend£38.00 per bottle
Superb, mature parcel and still so fresh, from this legendary domaineFrancePinot Noirfrom £75.00 per bottle- Only 53 left
Exclusive parcel of rarely seen mature red BurgundyFrancePinot Noir£37.00 per bottle 
From California’s Central Coast and a brilliant winemaker, Coriolis is an exceptional Syrah
United StatesSyrah£50.00 per bottle
Powerful, rich, dark, barrel-matured red from Stellenbosch and the revered Boschendal estate
South AfricaCabernet-based blend£25.00 per bottle
Secret Grand Vin from a renowned Right Bank Bordeaux estateFranceMerlot-based blend£30.00 per bottle- Only 64 left
Superb, 90-92pt Burgundy from a 5th-generation family estate and a village fast-rising to stardomFrancePinot Noirfrom £55.00 per bottle - Only 100 left
A sleek, smoky 95-point claret with Left Bank pedigreeFranceMerlot-based blendfrom £33.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £2.00 - Only 92 left
A refined and expressive Gevrey-ChambertinFrancePinot Noirfrom £65.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £15.00 
Super impressive 97-98pt second growth Margaux - "such precision and gorgeousness" said SucklingFranceCabernet-based blend£120.00 per bottle
£110.00 per bottleSAVE £5.00- Only 74 left
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Complex, oak-aged, 94pt Pinot Noir from Martinborough, NZ – made by one of the region’s top estates
New ZealandPinot Noirfrom £70.00 per bottle 
An iconic California Syrah Cabernet, 'remarkably like a Black Forest gateau', says one criticUnited StatesRed blendfrom £80.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £25.00
from £120.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £10.00
A refined and structured Saint-ÉmilionFranceMerlot-based blendfrom £105.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £25.00- Only 66 left
A legendary Pessac-Léognan powerhouseFranceCabernet-based blendfrom £290.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £65.00 - Only 81 left
One of the finest Pinot Noirs outside Burgundy from New Zealand’s Central Otago royalty, Felton RoadNew ZealandPinot Noir£60.00 per bottle - Only 65 left
from £205.00 per bottleSAVE UP TO £40.00 - Only 73 left
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Superb 97-98pt 1er Grand Cru Classé from the Moueix stable. "Full-bodied, deep and powerful" (WA)FranceMerlot-based blend£200.00 per bottle 
From one of the most famous bodegas of Rioja, this is a racy, elegant Tempranillo of great finesse
SpainTempranillo£33.00 per bottle
Richly warming, spicy Côtes du Rhône-Villages red from a highly praised winemaker and family estateFranceGrenache-based blendfrom £22.00 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.
