When to Drink, Our Cellar Guide

When to Drink, Our Cellar Guide

When to drink a wine is of great interest and there is no real wine art to say when its ready. What we look for is when the balance of acidity and tannins in the wine match the fruit profiles of the grape. When these match the wines is at its best.

Well, that's the theory. As a rule of thumb most wines under the £10 mark are ready to go, however, this does not mean they will not benefit from time in bottle. Use our icons to understand this topic and appreciate why some wines require extra time in bottle.

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    Batard Montrachet Grand Cru Clos Poirier, Louis Latour, 2020 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    Elegant, well-balanced and mineral
    Single 75cl bottle
    £595.00 £495.83
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    Knightor Dry White Vermouth, Cornwall 75cl

    • Origin
    • England
    • Cornwall
    Dry, rich and spicy
    Single 75cl bottle
    £28.96 £24.13
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    Knightor Rose Vermouth, Cornwall 37.5cl

    • Origin
    • England
    • Cornwall
    Fresh and fruity
    Single 37.5cl bottle
    £18.95 £15.79
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    Perfect Cut Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 2023 75cl

    • Origin
    • New Zealand
    • Marlborough
    Gooseberry and passion fruit
    As part of a MIX6 £12.24 What is MIX6?

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    £10.20 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £12.65 £10.54
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    Château Lafleur Gazin, Pomerol, 2014 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Right Bank
    • Pomerol
    Soft and juicy
    As part of a MIX6 £46.94 What is MIX6?

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    £39.12 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £49.94 £41.62
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    Rully Blanc, Montagne La Folie, 2020 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    Beautifully smooth and fresh
    As part of a MIX6 £25.69 What is MIX6?

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    £21.41 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £27.95 £23.29
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    Château Breillan Haut-Médoc, 2019 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Bordeaux
    • Left Bank
    • Haut-Medoc
    Beautiful, intense, red fruits, vanilla and spice
    As part of a MIX6 £13.99 What is MIX6?

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    £11.66 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £15.24 £12.70
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    Alma Gemela White Blend, Mendoza 75cl

    • Origin
    • Argentina
    • Mendoza
    Rich and layered
    As part of a MIX6 £19.94 What is MIX6?

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    £16.62 exc VAT
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    £21.95 £18.29
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    Redondo Casa Relvas, Alentejo, 2020 75cl

    • Origin
    • Portugal
    • Alentejo
    Big, ripe and juicy
    As part of a MIX6 £20.50 What is MIX6?

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    £17.08 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £22.49 £18.74
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    Chablis Grand Cru Blanchots, Jean-Marc Brocard, 2020 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    Complex and rich
    As part of a MIX6 £47.75 What is MIX6?

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    £39.79 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £49.94 £41.62
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    Kopke, 50 year old 75cl

    • Origin
    • Portugal
    • Douro
    Stunning complexity
    As part of a MIX6 £169.99 What is MIX6?

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    £141.66 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £179.99 £149.99
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    Orgo Saperavi, Georgia, 2022 75cl

    • Origin
    • Georgia
    • Kakheti
    Rich and elegant
    As part of a MIX6 £23.64 What is MIX6?

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    £19.70 exc VAT
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    £25.94 £21.62
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    Foundi Estate Naoussea Xinomavro, Ramnista 2018 75cl

    • Origin
    • Greece
    Bright fruits
    As part of a MIX6 £24.65 What is MIX6?

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    £20.54 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £26.75 £22.29
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    Helmut Lang Beerenauslese Pinot Noir, Burgenland Austria, (Half Bottle) 37.5cl

    • Origin
    • Austria
    Lush and balanced
    As part of a MIX6 £22.49 What is MIX6?

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    £18.74 exc VAT
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    £24.74 £20.62
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    Helmut Lang Goldmuskateller Eiswein, BurgenlandAustria, (Half Bottle) 2019 37.5cl

    • Origin
    • Austria
    Intense and complex
    As part of a MIX6 £36.95 What is MIX6?

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    £30.79 exc VAT
    Single 37.5cl bottle
    £39.95 £33.29
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    Lyme Bay Pinot Noir, Devon, 2021 75cl

    • Origin
    • England
    • Devon
    As part of a MIX6 £31.64 What is MIX6?

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    £26.37 exc VAT
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    £33.95 £28.29
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    Lyme Bay Chardonnay, Devon, 2021 75cl

    • Origin
    • England
    • Devon
    Crisp yet elegant
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    £20.41 exc VAT
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    £26.94 £22.45
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    Domaine Grauzan Sauvignon Blanc, Pays d'Oc 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Pays D'oc
    Refreshing and fruity
    As part of a MIX6 £10.85 What is MIX6?

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    £9.04 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £11.75 £9.79
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    Domaine Grauzan Viognier, Pays d'Oc, 2023 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Pays D'oc
    Peach, pear and white fruits
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    £9.12 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £11.84 £9.87
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    Domaine Grauzan Cabernet Sauvignon, Pays d'Oc 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Pays D'oc
    Smooth and fruity

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    £8.94 £7.45
    Single 75cl bottle £10.60 £8.83
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    Domaine Grauzan Merlot, Pays d'Oc, 2022 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Pays D'oc
    Vibrant and rich
    As part of a MIX6 £10.60 What is MIX6?

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    £8.83 exc VAT
    Single 75cl bottle
    £11.50 £9.58
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    Chablis Grand Cru Bougros, Jean-Marc Brocard, 2020 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    • Chablis
    Bold and fruity
    As part of a MIX6 £55.49 What is MIX6?

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    £46.24 exc VAT
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    £57.49 £47.91
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    Mercurey Blanc Les Champs Michaux, Domaine Adelie, 2019 75cl

    • Origin
    • France
    • Burgundy
    An elegant and refined white Burgundy
    As part of a MIX6 £30.95 What is MIX6?

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    £25.79 exc VAT
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    £33.95 £28.29
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    Horizon de Bichot Pinot Noir, Limoux, 2021 75cl

    • Origin
    • South of France
    • Limoux
    Cherry and peppery spice
    As part of a MIX6 £14.94 What is MIX6?

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    £12.45 exc VAT
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    £15.95 £13.29
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