Fine Wine Favourites

Proven bottles, drinking beautifully now

Discover a carefully curated selection of fine wines by Mr.Wheeler Wine. Whether you’re exploring the regions of  Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Rioja and beyond, each bottle is chosen for pedigree, balance and its ideal drinking window. From 2023 Puligny-Montrachet ‘Les 8 Climats’ to 2005 Château Meyney, these are classic expressions offered at a moment when provenance and maturity align, drinking beautifully now and ready to be opened with confidence.


Best Fine Wines

Our best fine wine selection is shaped by judgement rather than fashion. We focus on classic regions and established producers whose wines have earned their reputation through consistency, balance and longevity. Just as importantly, we offer them at the right moment. Not too young, not fading, but fully expressive and resolved.

Whether it’s a mature Médoc showing intriguing tertiary complexities, or a poised white Burgundy revealing a subtle honeyed nuttiness, each bottle is assessed for how it is drinking today. Provenance is verified. Storage is meticulous. Descriptions are grounded in tasting experience, not marketing copy. 

For those who value confidence over conjecture, our approach is simple:

  • Wines are selected for balance, pedigree and current drinking condition

  • Vintage context is framed around readiness rather than long-term speculation

  • Serving and decanting guidance is offered where it enhances the experience

This is wine without the noise. Just considered bottles, offered at their moments. Get expert recommendations and browse bottles at peak drinking.  


Best Fine Wines

Best-selling fine wines

A selection of Bordeaux cru classé vintages, red and white burgundies, Rhône reds, champagnes, and Italian classics.

Bottle (75cl)

£79.00
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COUNTRY: France
"Dark garnet hue. Bright and lifted with leafy, blackcurrant notes and a hint of liquorice. Smooth attack with a greater density of fruit. Tannins... Read More

Bottle (75cl)

£55.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Pinot Noir
Bright red fruit, with a wonderful perfume of cherries, raspberries, and strawberries. Well balanced and delicate soft tannins.

Bottle (75cl)

£75.00
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Case of 6

£450.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot
ABV: 13.5%
"Lively, fresh, red berry fruit nose, with a lifted earthiness typical of Pomerol. Good, rich extraction but not over-extracted. Robust and spicy,... Read More

Bottle (75cl)

£49.00
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Case of 6

£294.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Grenache
ABV: 14%
"90% Grenache, 10% Mourvèdre. Aged 18 months in foudres. Organic. Cask sample. Reticent nose with just the semblance of dark and red fruit. Palate... Read More

Bottle (75cl)

£18.95
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Case of 12

£227.40
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Grenache / Syrah
ABV: 14.5%
The latest vintage, here showing bright, generous, aromatic profile of raspberry, cherry and crushed strawberry, lifted by floral notes, mild pepper... Read More

Bottle (75cl)

£65.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petit Verdor
ABV: 13%
"The 2016 Batailley has an attractive, meaty bouquet with more red fruit than black, unlike many of its peers. With aeration it appears to gain more... Read More

Enter The Wine Vault

An intriguing collection of some of the world's most revered wines, now in full maturity and now available in very limited quantities for single bottle purchase.

Part of the wine vault
1990 Château Cheval Blanc, 1er Grand Cru Classé  'A' St Emilion

Bottle (75cl)

£1,350.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend
ABV: 13.5%
"The 1990 Cheval Blanc flirts with perfection, this perhaps the best bottle that I have drunk. Incredible delineation on the nose, pixelated red fruit... Read More
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1996 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac

Bottle (75cl)

£675.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend
ABV: 12.5%
No introduction required, here. Wine Searcher classifies the 1996 vintage in Bordeaux as legendary. Which is how the wine world classifies this... Read More
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1998 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

Bottle (75cl)

£435.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petit Verdot
ABV: 13%
"A candidate for the wine of the vintage from this somewhat forgotten year, consumers should be seeking out wines from the Right Bank and Graves as... Read More
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2003 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Des Argillières, Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils

Bottle (75cl)

£85.00
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COUNTRY: France
"Deep medium ruby. Black fruits, black pepper, tar, leather, spices and earth on the nose. Sweet, lively and fine-grained, with nicely delineated... Read More
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2003 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 'Ancienne Cuvée Carnot', Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils

Bottle (75cl)

£120.00
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COUNTRY: France
GRAPE: Pinot Noir
"Bright, deep, saturated ruby-red. Aromas of liqueur-like dark fruits, chocolate and licorice. Sweet, pliant and very ripe but not cooked, with cool... Read More
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2004 Dominus Estate, Napa Valley

Bottle (75cl)

£315.00
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COUNTRY: USA
GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon / Cabernet Franc / Petit Verdot
ABV: 14%
"Bright, dark red with ruby highlights. Superripe but highly complex nose exudes scents of blueberry, violet, minerals, licorice, game and cocoa... Read More

FAQs

  • Can I receive advice before choosing a bottle?

    Certainly. Our team is always happy to offer guidance on vintage conditions, drinking windows, stylistic profiles or food pairings. If you’re seeking a particular region, producer or vintage, we can help identify the most suitable bottles within the Fine Wine Favourites range.

  • Are these wines ready to drink now?

    Yes. A key criterion for inclusion is that the wine is entering — or already within — its prime drinking window. While many will still reward short- to medium-term cellaring, they are selected so that connoisseurs can open them now with confidence and enjoy their full expression.


  • Which regions typically feature in the Fine Wine Favourites selection?

    The range focuses on classic fine-wine territories known for longevity and distinction, including Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône Valley, Rioja and other renowned European regions. These are wines that reflect their terroir with clarity and typicity.

  • How are the wines sourced?

    We work with long-standing producer relationships, reputable négociants and trusted fine-wine suppliers. Provenance and storage conditions are always carefully considered, ensuring that every bottle offered meets the expectations of experienced collectors and discerning drinkers.

  • Are quantities limited?

    Often, yes. Many wines in the Fine Wine Favourites selection come from small allocations or mature vintages that are increasingly scarce. Once a parcel is sold through, it may not be possible to source further stock of the same wine or vintage.

  • How do you decide when a wine is ready to offer?

    Timing is based on tasting experience, vintage knowledge and producer history. We monitor development and release wines when they show balance and composure. The intention is simple: to offer bottles that are drinking beautifully now, not merely promising for the future.

Fine Wine Guides

Dig deeper into the world of fine wine, from vintage conditions to the finer points of serving and glassware.

Wine Vintages Guide
Wine Vintages Guide
A complete guide to wine vintages 2000–2023, exploring how climate, harvest, and winemaker skill shape quality, style, and ageworthiness, with highlights from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Tuscany, Rioja, Champagne, and Port.
Glassware Matters: Get The Most From Your Wine
Glassware Matters: Get The Most From Your Wine
Discover our wine glassware guide for an elevated tasting experience, exploring how shape, design, and material influence aroma, flavour, and enjoyment, with tips tailored to grape varietals and key wine regions.
Exclusive First Growth Parcel
Listen to Johnny Wheeler and Head Wine Buyer Ben Godfrey as they discuss a rare, mature First Growth Bordeaux parcel, featuring 1982 Château Mouton-Rothschild and 1982 Château Haut-Brion, both drinking beautifully now.
 
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