Our Own Selection

Embark on a journey of taste with this selection, including a delightful mix of our favourite Own Selection bottles with wines from outstanding producers across a range of styles. From our perennially popular Good Ordinary White, a stellar red from Eben Sadie, to an exceptional Chianti Classico, there’s a world of flavours to explore.

Our Own Selection range is a fantastic way to explore classic styles of wines produced by leading wineries. But our mixed cases can provide excellent selections for those who need a little more guidance. Our 6-bottle case of Own Selection Whites brings together wines from classic regions like Pouilly-Fuissé, German Riesling, English Sparkling, and even Chardonnay from California.

From our best-selling non-vintage Grand Cru Champagne to our poised English fizz, our Own Selection sparkling wines represent superb quality and value.

This delectable Riesling is one of the most thirst-quenching wines that you could ever wish to taste. Made for us by the brilliant Johannes Selbach, it has fresh green apple and apricot aromas, lifted by the scent of meadow wildflowers. The flavours are invigorating, with bright apple freshness persisting alongside more tropical notes of kaffir lime leaves and a twist of white pepper. There’s a hint of sweetness on the otherwise palate-cleansing finish, making this a perfect match for Vietnamese dishes or a Gorgonzola salad.

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Jean-Baptiste and Benoît Bachelet have outdone themselves again with this outstanding Chassagne-Montrachet. It offers a complex blend of ripe, generous stone-fruit and chiselled, saline minerals. The nose is spicy and toasty with notes of oatmeal and white peach, while the palate is rounded and dense with a mouth-watering citrus finish and a lick of vanilla oak.

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For this, the second vintage of our Californian Zinfandel, Ridge Vineyards has carefully sourced the highest-quality grapes from the Sonoma County AVA. The resulting wine displays luscious, wild, red-berry fruit with strawberry jam and chocolate notes. The concentration and spice of the 2018 vintage is wonderfully balanced by the wine’s crunchy acidity and rich tannins.

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If you order only one red Burgundy this autumn, make it this one. Every facet of stunning Côte d'Or Pinot Noir is present in this creation and the price is as competitive as I have seen this year for any epic-quality wine made from this fabulous grape. Ben Leroux's skills are well-known and here he draws on fruit harvested from od vines in Chorey-lès-Beaune to craft this expressive, silky-red-cherry perfumed wine. It is young, but there is already much to adore, from the pristine clarity of aroma and flavour to the delightfully refreshing finish

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Our biggest seller for decades, “GOC is a carefully assembled blend from some of Bordeaux’s best terroirs. Merlot makes up 67% of the blend, giving the wine its silky richness. The balance is mostly Cabernet Sauvignon, adding power and structure. After a year in oak, this shows why Claret is such a perennial favourite: warm, savoury aromas of cedar and woodsmoke, with supple cassis and blackberry on the palate. Designed for early drinking, this is a comfortable partner for most food, and is soft enough to be enjoyed on its own.

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The always-impressive team at De Martino have made our 2021 Chilean Cabernet Sauvignon for us. Its intense aromas of blackcurrants and raspberries are balanced by savoury hints of earth, leaves, nutmeg and gravel. The palate is brimming with fresh, ripe black cherries. A mineral note of graphite runs underneath, subtly drawing in a character that is reminiscent of the Old World. Sophisticated and classy, this a refreshing, appealing and generous wine.

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{color} Red{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
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This beautiful wine has a fresh nose of salted lemon with a grassy, tarragon lift. The palate is bright, vibrant and zesty, full of tart white peach with a smooth, fleshy texture. The flavour builds on the palate, its mineral salinity becoming more intense with every sip. A lemon-lime zest and wet-stone purity completes the mouth-watering finish.

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{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
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Gavi di Gavi is the traditional heartland of this commune, producing the best quality white wines in this region. Made from the Cortese grape, Gavi wines are light (normally between 12 and 13% alcohol), with zesty acidity and plenty of citrus flavours. Like this wine, they are normally unoaked and a perfect alternative to a fresh Pinot Grigio. This wine, made for us by the Sarotto family, pairs particularly well with seafood pasta or asparagus dishes.

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{color} White{color}                                                              

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The 2020 vintage of our Extra Ordinary Claret comes from Château Villa Bel-Air, an estate in the southern Graves region on the Left Bank of Bordeaux. Known affectionately as “EOC E this is the big sibling to our flagship Good Ordinary Claret. It has a little more structure and concentration than you’ll find in our “GOC E 

This organic Châteauneuf-du-Pape has a bright, uplifting nose of ripe red cherry, creamy strawberry and white pepper. The fruit is pure and concentrated yet very fresh, finishing with a prickle of sweet spice. The wine combines the richness of a fine Châteauneuf-du-Pape with a mineral purity that comes from La Nerthe’s focus on the specificities of its terroir. Enjoy it with a lamb hot-pot or a ratatouille. Drink now to 2030

To reduce packaging waste, this wine is capsule-free.

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{color} Red{color}                                                               

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Our 2019 Own Selection Margaux by Château Angludet is a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, and 10% Petit Verdot. It also saw 50% amphorae ageing  Ea first for the estate  Ebut one that softens tannins without over-reliance on oak. Gently floral top notes make way for darker hedgerow fruit, cassis, and a hint of pencil shavings.

The palate is generous and rich, with round, velvety tannins, while a dose of acidity navigates through the layers of blackberries and blueberries, bringing balance and elegance.

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Our Chianti Classico is made by the Stucchi Prinetti family of the historic Badia a Coltibuono estate. Their wines are always elegant and traditional in style. This 2019 is rich and vibrant, showing plummy fruit, dried cranberries, bay leaf and blood orange. The palate is alive with wild strawberries and juicy black cherries, energised by sapid, mineral brightness. The firm-yet-glossy tannins make it perfect with slow-cooked ragù or wood-fired pizza.

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Charming sisters Cristina and María Amézola have once again crafted a delicious Rioja for us. This has a nose of sweet strawberry and pomegranate, with a gentle vanilla touch. The palate is elegant, smooth and fresh, with ripe raspberries and savoury touches of leather and jamón. It is eminently drinkable and very delicious indeed.

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The warm 2018 vintage has produced an elegant Tokaji, delicate in colour with fine aromas of lime flowers and apricot blossom. The palate is both fresh and sweet, with concentrated notes of lime marmalade. All is beautifully balanced on a long, harmonious finish with a glorious lick of intense refreshment that makes you long for another sip.
Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Bodegas Emilio Lustau was established in 1896 and was initially a small family concern until the founder`s son-in-law placed it on a business footing. The firm is perhaps best known as pioneering the Almacenista system, whereby individual dry Sherries are produced from small private holdings. These are bottled under Lustau`s name but with the individual bodega's name on the label as well. Today they are amongst the most sought-out Sherries in the region.

The famous house of Emilio Lustau has been maturing Fino Sherries in Puerto de Santa María since 1869. This superlative example harnesses their expertise to offer a wine of great pedigree. Aromatics of sea air, yeast and green apples lead to an equally distinguished palate, which is marked by its smoky gravitas and great potential to match a wide variety of tapas dishes.

The Chardonnay (93%) provides citrus, yellow pear and a vibrant mineral line, whilst the Pinot Noir (7%) gives colour and a musky perfume, along with texture, depth and freshness. The mousse is foaming and pure, the finish filled with notes of marzipan and raspberry tartlets.

Drink 2024 - 2028

Davy Żyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Our Extra Ordinary Claret is a classic red Bordeaux blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Cabernet Franc. The nose is expressive and pure, displaying a delicate bouquet of red fruits. The palate is nicely focused and layered; ripe flavours of red cherry and blackcurrant are held in check by very fine and smooth tannins. There is a harmonious balance between concentration, structure and freshness, making a great pairing with most hearty, savoury dishes.

Georgina Haacke, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

We’re delighted to continue our partnership with Château Haut-Bailly for our Pessac-Léognan. This year’s blend is 56% Cabernet Sauvignon and 44% Merlot, produced from the estate’s younger vines. There is a warming nose of dark fruits with a beautiful hint of sweet spice. The palate is very well textured, with plush tannins; a few months in oak has given it some extra structure and depth.

This is incredibly approachable now, but it will improve with a few years in bottle. 

Georgina Haacke, Bordeaux Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd 

This was an outstanding vintage for white Bordeaux and our “GOW”, skilfully made by Dourthe. The nose is bright and aromatic, with notes of lime, flower, elderflower and green tea leaf. The palate brings exotic fruits, typical of its 100% Sauvignon Blanc makeup. Swathes of citrus and white peach lead to a zesty burst of acidity. No oak is used, allowing the crisp, mineral profile to speak for itself. This is perfect as an apéritif or with lighter fish or chicken dishes.

Georgina Haacke, Fine Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd (June 2023)

This is a classic Graves blend of equal parts Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. There are aromas of bright white peach and lemon peel on the nose. The palate introduces passion fruit, fresh apricot and quince notes.

Well-judged use of French oak adds depth and creaminess without overpowering the wine. A dash of acidity and a mouth-watering bite of salinity brings balance to the finish. This exemplifies how 2021 was a truly great vintage for Bordeaux whites.

Georgina Haacke, Fine Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

This is a classic blend of three Barolo communes, showcasing the quality and complexity of the region’s vineyards. The commune of Barolo gives chewy power and fruit depth; Castiglione Falletto lifts the nose with floral charm; and the ancient white soils of Serralunga d’Alba give an unmistakable mineral grip. This is a succulent vintage with notes of roses, ripe red fruits and cloves.

Davy Żyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

This 2019 vintage is the best yet of our Nuits-St Georges from Benjamin Leroux. The nose is a heady perfume of dark berry fruit, violets and white pepper. The palate is creamy and succulent with a hint of vanilla. The tannins are like crushed velvet. This would be a perfect pairing with spiced lamb or lentil dishes.

Drink now until 2028

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Our Brunello is made by Fattoria La Màgia. Here at this small organic estate, Fabian Schwarz creates terroir-focused wines from Sangiovese grown at high altitudes. This 2017 Brunello is graceful, with a heady nose of black cherries, smoky pepper and dried flowers. On the palate, succulent forest fruits and juicy plums are framed by tight, glossy tannins. It is vividly tangy and fresh with a stony, mineral grip.

Drink now to 2032

Davy Żyw, Wine Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

This is our first St Julien made by Château Branaire-Ducru. Cabernet Sauvignon dominates, but an almost equal dose of Merlot ensures a soft, approachable style. The nose is perfumed and fruit-driven, with raspberries and blackberries lifted by floral aromas and a hint of menthol. The palate is juicy and moreish, with blackcurrants layered upon hedgerow berries and vibrant redcurrants. The tannins are generous but silky, bringing structure and depth. Enjoy it with roast vegetables or chicken, though it certainly holds its own alongside a leg of lamb. 

Georgina Haacke, Bordeaux Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd 

This is made for us by the celebrated Hambledon Vineyard. Bright, pure and refreshing, a neatly woven mousse supports notes of stone-fruit, gooseberry crumble and English meadow. The palate is foaming and firmly mineral, showcasing the quality of the Chardonnay from Hampshire’s pure chalk soils. This is the perfect partner for any celebration.

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{color}White{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
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The coolness of the 2021 vintage has yielded this wonderfully fresh and juicy Côtes du Rhône. The nose is full of black cherries and blackberries, with a touch of spice. Crunchy redcurrant notes mingle with darker berries on the palate, surrounding a pure, riverbed core and finishing with a ripe, raspberry-seed purity. This is full of energy and completely delicious.

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{color} Red{color}                                                             

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We’re proud to be working with winemaker David Ramey on our first own-label Sonoma County Chardonnay. From the 2018 vintage, this wine has an attractive, ripe stone-fruit nose, with aromas of orange blossom, ginger and citrus zest adding complexity. Time in French oak has contributed layers of toast and spice, and is generously supported by lively, crisp acidity and a subtle hint of struck match.

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Fresh red morello cherries dominate the nose, supported by strawberries and a lift of musky perfume. The wine is generous and ripe, with an enticing clove-and-cinnamon spice character; it feels relaxed and gentle. Fine tannins leave a very slight grip on the long, pure and refreshing finish.

Drink now to 2028

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

We are so proud to once again work with Ramey Wine Cellars for our 2021 Sonoma County Chardonnay. The wine has a fresh lemon and lime nose, complemented by a subtle savoury twist. The palate is full of yellow apple, along with a gorgeous citrus focus and salty precision. The long finish echoes with gentle hints of roasted almonds. This is an utterly delicious and delightfully fresh Californian Chardonnay.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Our 2020 Riesling has a fine nose of fresh green apples, with notes of pebble stones and white peach. The wine cleanses the palate with ripe, white stone-fruit flavours and a soft, gentle appeal. Delicious and refreshing, this is enjoyable either on its own or as a foil to mildly spicy food.

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We are very proud of this crisp and refreshing white wine. A fine, fresh nose of yellow apple and pear leads on to an exceptionally mineral palate with a light yellow-peach character and singing freshness. Made from 100% Chardonnay, this really over-delivers for a wine at this price. It is layered, complex and utterly delicious.

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Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Dean Hewitson is a master at crafting elegant, fresh styles from the Barossa, and we are delighted to work with him again on this wine. With its aromas of freshly picked blackberries and the herbal touch of oregano, nothing is heavy here. A juicy plum character rounds out the palate of this fine, fresh and delicious style of Shiraz.

Drink 2024 - 2028

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Our Reserve Red is a blend of Merlot and Syrah, with a notable dash of Pinot Noir to add elegance. The bright, fresh aromas of ripe red and black cherries give way to a delicious palate of crunchy yet smooth flavours: raspberries, redcurrants and summer pudding, with a twist of black pepper. Chill this down for a delicious and wonderfully refreshing summer red.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

This is a thirst-quenching and versatile white wine. Citrus, green apple and pear aromas combined with notes of fresh butter, subtle oak toast and chalky, wet-stone touches. Enjoy it with cheeses, salads, seafood and white meat dishes. 

Drink 2022 - 2024

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Our Gevrey-Chambertin has once again been made for us by Domaine Rossignol-Trapet. Their venerable old vines cover all areas of Gevrey-Chambertin, giving a rich picture of the appellation. The warm and sunny 2019 vintage has given a spicy, dark-fruited expression of the village with silky tannins and an irresistible floral perfume. This is an ideal partner to ripe cheeses or tagine.

Drink 2024 - 2028

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

The nose of our 2022 White Burgundy offers up a bouquet of juicy white stone fruit and subtle, toasty oak. Succulent peach and nectarine flavours fill the palate, tempered by zesty citrus and rounded out with notes of melted butter and a sizzling, iodine finish.

Drink now to 2026

Adam Bruntlett, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Our Sauternes has been made by Château Suduiraut. This is an early-drinking style of Sauternes, with bright aromas of orange blossom and candied apricot. The palate is ripe and glossy, with flavours of quince and white peach along with sweet undertones of allspice, stem ginger and honey. The blend is led by Sémillon, bringing a balancing bite of citrus to the finish. You can enjoy it year-round, and it’s delicious with most hard or blue cheeses.

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Our 2020 Pinot Noir is once again made specially for us by the excellent Greystone. This wine is full of rich, sour red cherry fruit mingling with sweet, fragrant red berries, and a herbal top-note of raspberry tea. The palate is as fine, fresh and elegant as ever, with fine tannins leaving a slight grip on the tongue. Notes of autumn leaves, toast and cured meat add complexity. The enticing finish is savoury, mineral and long.

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The talented team at Pulenta Estate always bring a sense of class to our Malbec, so we’re delighted to be working with them once again. The nose exudes lifted, floral aromas of sweet, ripe blackberries which overlay a hint of chargrilled meat. Waves of wild blueberries caress the palate with a touch of sage. The tannins, although plentiful, are extremely gentle. The wine is fresh but has an overriding sensation of softness, and all is underpinned by a long, concentrated blackberry finish. Drink now to 2023.

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The Merlin family have made our Pouilly-Fuissé from vines in the villages of Vergisson, Chaintré and Fuissé. Fermented and aged entirely in oak, it is complex and layered. The nose is restrained and floral; the palate is rounded, with generous citrus and melon fruit. The finish is crisp and mineral, with a waft of toasty oak. Enjoy this with seafood and hard cheese. Drink now to 2026

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{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}ready-keep{maturity} {maturity-text}Ready, but will keep{maturity-text}
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Our 2021 Reserve White is a wonderful Chardonnay which displays fresh, herbal notes of lemon verbena on the nose along with citronelle and lemon balm. The palate is restrained and subtle, but gorgeously fresh and vibrant. White almonds are complemented by a twist of sage, marjoram and thyme. The wine is full of a taut energy which leads to a delectably refreshing, salty and mineral finish. 

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This wonderful Chardonnay is made for us, once again, by the brilliant team at Frankland Estate. The nose is fine and crisp, with ripe lemon and yellow peach aromas. The palate has all the refinement and sophistication you would expect from Western Australian wine. It is pure and focused, with green apple skin notes and riper touches of mango and guava. Everything is superbly balanced on the gentle, oaty finish.

Catriona Felstead MW, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

De Martino have, once again, produced a wonderful Sauvignon Blanc for us in the 2021 vintage. With a fine nose of green apple, papaya and yellow citrus fruits, this wine has a textured yet fresh palate, defined by a lemon and lime zestiness which runs right through its core. Elegantly restrained, it exhibits notes of pampas grass and palate-cleansing herbs. The generous finish leaves a lasting sense of pure refreshment.

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{color} White{color}                                                               {maturity}drink-now{maturity} {maturity-text}Drink now{maturity-text}
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This blend of 90% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc comes from younger vines at Château Feytit-Clinet. The nose is plush and expressive, its bright raspberry and raspberry-leaf aromas sweetened by notes of black cherries and cedar spice. The palate brings smooth, mouth-coating layers of damsons and blackcurrants which are enriched with dark chocolate and soft, velvety tannins. This is textbook Pomerol. A mouth-watering burst of redcurrant acidity reminds us of the fresher, earlier-drinking style of this vintage. This is moreish, elegant and delightfully versatile.

Georgina Haacke, Bordeaux Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd