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      1. 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
      2. Altos R Pigeage Blanco Rioja
        Six Golds for this voluptuous, oak-fermented, Burgundian-style white Rioja
        CountrySpain
        Viura-based blend
        £13.00 per bottle
        SAVE £13.00
      3. Only 3 left
        Domaine Camus Bruchon Savigny-Lès-Beaune Cuvée Reine Joly
        Impressive, aromatic and deliciously silky Savigny-lès-Beaune from old vines and a great estate
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        from £25.00 per bottle
        when you mix 12+
        SAVE UP TO £60.00
      4. Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc
        Marlborough’s best-known Sauvignon Blanc, for good reason, particularly fine and delicious in 2023
        CountryNew Zealand
        Sauvignon Blanc
        £26.00 per bottle
      5. Only 41 left
        Leeuwin Estate Art Series Shiraz
        From a leading, 3rd-generation, Margaret River estate, a superb meaty Shiraz, still tightly furled
        CountryAustralia
        Shiraz
        from £38.00 per bottle
      6. Only 84 left
        Hamilton Russell Chardonnay
        From top estate Hamilton Russell and the renowned Hemel-en-Aarde region, this is a 93pt Chardonnay
        CountrySouth Africa
        Chardonnay
        from £36.00 per bottle
      7. 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
      8. 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
      9. 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
      10. 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
      11. 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
        SAVE UP TO £57.60
      12. Château Capbern
        From an excellent vintage, this is a powerful, cassis-rich, 95-point Saint-Estèphe, with potential
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £22.60 per bottle
        SAVE UP TO £64.80
      13. 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
      14. South Ridge Cuvée Merret Rosé
        Generous floral fruit and freshness in this exceptional pink fizz from one of England's top estates
        CountryUnited Kingdom
        Pinot Noir-based blend
        £25.00 per bottle
      15. RedHeads Dogs of the Barossa Shiraz
        As sleek and bold as the beast on the label, this is a spice-packed, barrel-aged Barossa Shiraz
        CountryAustralia
        Shiraz
        £32.00 per bottle
      16. Champagne Bollinger Rosé Brut (in gift box)
        Awarding this pink Champagne 93 points, Wine Advocate described Bolly Brut Rosé as “just fabulous”
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir-based blend
        £60.00 per bottle
      17. Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste
        James Suckling described GPL 2021 as " A refined, classic Pauillac … real finesse" awarding it 95pts
        CountryFrance
        Cabernet-based blend
        from £75.00 per bottle
      18. Only 44 left
        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
      19. Champagne Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut (in gift box)
        Made from gently pressed, perfectly ripe Pinot grapes – a multi-award-winning zesty, pink Champagne
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir
        £79.99 per bottle
      20. Sarageto
        Silky, bright-fruit Super Tuscan. All Cabernet and Merlot from a superb Brunello winemaker
        CountryItaly
        Cabernet-based blend
        £30.00 per bottle
      21. Champagne Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut
        The world's most recognisable Champagne, 94-pt Veuve is also among the best. Rich, toasty, generous
        CountryFrance
        Pinot Noir-based blend
        £49.00 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. Champagne Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial
        Light, vibrant and seductively elegant. There’s a reason this is the world’s most famous Champagne
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay-based blend
        £37.99 per bottle
        SAVE £6.00
      24. Domaine Jean Chartron Rully Montmorin Blanc
        Superbly balanced white Burgundy from a renowned domaine whose top Grands Crus fetch £200 a bottle
        CountryFrance
        Chardonnay
        from £29.00 per bottle
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      Wine FAQs

      Why buy fine wine from Laithwaites?


      There are plenty of great reasons to buy from Laithwaites. Here are just a few:  

      • Trust – we’ve been a family wine merchant for 50 years, with over 400,000 happy customers. Our customer service is second to none – reflected in our ‘excellent’ Trustpilot rating.
      • Quality – every year our team of buyers taste 40,000 bottles to bring you the best. Just 800 (that’s 2%) make the grade.
      • Range – our buyers don’t just sit in an office and make phone calls. They visit wineries all over the world – often small family cellars – to bring you authentic, handcrafted wines that you won’t find in your local supermarket.
      • Convenience – no need to struggle to the car with bulky bottles. We deliver straight to your door.
      • Peace of mind – with our no-quibble guarantee, you never need to worry about getting a bad bottle. If you don’t like a wine – for whatever reason – you don’t pay for it.  

      And last but not least … we’re committed to leading the way in becoming more sustainable in all areas of the business. That’s why we were named Decanter’s Green Champion of the Year in 2023.

      When will my wine be delivered?


      The day of your delivery will depend on which option you’ve chosen at checkout.  

      • For a standard delivery, we will deliver your order within three working 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!

      Can I get a wine subscription with Laithwaites?


      Yes! It’s quick and easy to join our Wine Club.

      You’ll start discovering new wines for less right away – and once you’re in you can easily tailor your subscription to your needs.

      Want to skip or delay a delivery? No problem. Fancy a different style? We’ve a wide range to choose from. Want to swap in some of your favourite wines? It’s easy to do online. We’ll send a reminder email the week before delivery so you’ll have time to make any changes you like.

      Learn more about laithwaites wine subscriptions

      What happens if I want to return a wine?


      We want you to enjoy every bottle you buy from us. If you are not completely satisfied with any wine, for any reason, just let us know and you’ll receive a refund.  

      Plus, we always want you to receive exactly what you need. If we deliver a case and it’s not wanted, just email us at customerservice@laithwaites.com and we’ll take care of it.

      What is considered fine wine?


      While there’s no official definition, fine wines are broadly speaking those that come from the best vineyards and are made with the highest degree of care and attention. As a result, these wines will have greater balance and more complex, nuanced flavours – and will often have the potential to age gracefully. They are usually made in limited quantities, and often have rarity value, too.

      Learn more about the basics of fine wine. 


      What are the best-known regions for fine wine?


      Mention fine wine and most people probably think of well-established classics like and Bordeaux and Burgundy in France, Rioja and Priorat in Spain, or Piedmont in Italy. These have (for the most part) well-established classification systems – which makes it easier to tell when they fall into the fine wine category.

      In Bordeaux for example, a wine classified simply as Bordeaux AOC would be unlikely to be classed as fine wine. A Médoc AOC on the other hand (from a more limited region on Bordeaux’s Left Bank) is certainly approaching fine wine territory.

      Step up to Pauillac or Margaux (the top regions in the Médoc) and few would argue that we’re talking fine wine. And then you have the top wines of those regions – culminating in First Growths, or Premier Cru. These are among the finest wines in the world.

      You’ll find similar classification systems in many of the well-established classic wine regions throughout Europe – and in general, the finer wines, like Chianti Classico, come from the heart of the more generic wine regions.

      Other regions, like Rioja, classify their wines according to how long they are aged. Cult and iconic fine wine regions However, many fine wines come from regions that don’t have a clearly defined quality structure – especially those from the southern Hemisphere.

      Examples include the Barossa Valley in Australia, Stellenbosch in South Africa, and Napa Valley in the United States. Wines from these regions have to establish their own fine wine credentials. They are often known as iconic, or cult wines. Examples include Penfolds Grange, from Barossa, Australia, Cloudy Bay from Marlborough, New Zealand, and Stags’ Leap from Napa, USA.

      This is just a tiny snapshot of the amazing world of fine wine that is out there for you to discover. For Fine red wine lovers there are hidden treasures like Priorat in northern Spain, or the graceful Pinot Noirs of New Zealand’s Central Otago region.

      Fine White wine fans can look beyond Burgundy to Russian River Chardonnays (from the US) or the ultra-fine Rieslings of the Rheinhessen. And for dessert wines, look beyond Sauternes to the exquisite sweet wines of Tokaji in Hungary. There’s so much to explore.

      How much do fine wines cost?

      The great news is that fine wines don’t have to cost the earth. Sure, a First Growth Bordeaux is beyond the budget of most – excepting rock stars and hedge-fund managers. But a well-cellared Cru Bourgeois from one of the Médoc’s sub regions – Saint-Estèphe say – will give you a very similar experience – and change from £50.   And the same is true for most iconic fine wines. The RedHeads cellar, for example, produces Trophy-winning wines from South Australia’s top vineyard sites for a fraction of the cost of the big names like Penfolds and Henschke.   Take a look at our fine wine selection above and you’ll be sure to find something that will seriously impress – without breaking the bank.

      Is fine wine a good investment?

      Wine certainly can be a good investment financially – but you need to be careful how you go about it. We’d certainly advise speaking to a specialist.  

      We prefer to see fine wine as an investment in taste. Lay down the right bottles for a few years and you’ll have a collection that will more than repay your patience – and a drinking experience like no other.

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