Fine Claret
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 1 to 5 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roast beef, grilled lamb chops, mature Cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys Fine Claret represents a historic link between the port city of Bristol and the vineyards of Bordeaux, a trade relationship dating back to the Middle Ages when Bristol was the primary English gateway for importing French 'clairet'. As one of the United Kingdom's oldest wine merchants, Averys has spent centuries perfecting the art of the merchant blend, selecting parcels that capture the essence of the region. This signature bottling is crafted to showcase the traditional, elegant style of classic Bordeaux, balancing the plush, red-fruit character of Merlot with the structured, savory backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon. It offers a glimpse into the historic British love affair with Bordeaux, delivering an approachable yet classically styled red with subtle cedar, earth, and soft tannin.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in Bristol in 1793, Averys is one of the United Kingdom's oldest and most historic independent wine merchants and négociant houses. Throughout the twentieth century, under the visionary leadership of Ronald Avery and subsequently his son John Avery MW, the firm cemented an international reputation as an adventurous pioneer. Averys was among the very first British merchants to champion Bordeaux's Right Bank estates—introducing Château Pétrus to the UK market—and broke early ground importing nascent New World benchmarks from California and Australia. Operating as a négociant selector, Averys partners closely with family-owned domaines across classic European appellations including Champagne, Burgundy, the Loire, Pfalz, and Rioja. Across its diverse portfolio, the merchant prioritizes expressive varietal clarity, classic regional typicity, and balanced viticulture. Benchmark own-label releases like their Special Cuvée Brut Champagne, Fine White Burgundy, and Fine Riesling showcase Averys' enduring cellar heritage and palate for authentic terroir-driven wines.
🍇 Grapes
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc