Fine
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 2–7 years from the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit and classic structure.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Averys of Bristol has a legendary relationship with the vineyards of Bordeaux, a connection deeply rooted in Bristol's historical role as the primary gateway for French wine imports into England since the medieval era. The 'Fine' Bordeaux Red represents the merchant's traditional art of sourcing and blending. Hand-selected by Averys' experts from trusted partner estates across Bordeaux, this wine is crafted to showcase the classic, harmonious character of the region. It typically balances the plush, plum-forward fruit of Merlot with the structured, cassis-scented backbone of Cabernet Sauvignon. Historically, such merchant-bottled clarets were the backbone of British cellars, celebrated for their reliability, elegant structure, and food-friendly acidity.
🍾 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