Fine French Red Wines Over £50 — Classified Growths & Grand Crus

The wines in our over-£50 category represent the pinnacle of French red wine production — bottles that have been chosen for their exceptional quality, provenance, and ability to age and develop. These are the wines that define careers, mark occasions, and justify the passion that drives serious wine collecting.

What to Expect

Grand Cru Burgundy: The summit of Pinot Noir — Gevrey-Chambertin Grand Cru, Chambolle-Musigny Grand Cru, Vosne-Romanée Premier and Grand Cru. Wines of extraordinary complexity and longevity from domaines with impeccable reputations.

Classified Bordeaux: Cru Classé properties from the great appellations — Pauillac, Saint-Julien, Margaux, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol — in excellent vintages offering real cellaring potential.

Northern Rhône Icons: Hermitage and Côte-Rôtie from the greatest producers — wines that age for 20-30 years and develop incomparable complexity.

Fine Châteauneuf-du-Pape: The top cuvées from Château Rayas, Château Beaucastel, and others — wines that stand alongside Burgundy and Bordeaux at the very highest level.

Our Guarantee

At this price level, provenance and storage matter enormously. Every bottle we sell has been stored in ideal conditions — cool, dark, and humidity-controlled — since acquisition. We provide full provenance information on request and stand completely behind every bottle we sell.

Allocation Wines

Many wines in this bracket are available in limited quantity through our allocation system. Customers who register with us receive advance notice of rare releases, en primeur opportunities, and special acquisitions.