French Wine

The Hackstons wines and Champagnes collection spans fine wine from the world’s most celebrated regions alongside luxury Champagne from some of France’s most prestigious houses. On the Champagne side, that includes bottles from Bollinger, Taittinger, Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Laurent Perrier, Dom Pérignon, and Krug. The wine range covers the celebrated vineyards of Bordeaux and Burgundy, the bold estates of Napa Valley, the historic terroirs of Tuscany, and Australian producers such as Penfolds. Every bottle is hand-selected for quality, character, and provenance, with a particular focus on fine and rare expressions that are difficult to find through standard retailers.

Non-vintage Champagne is the most widely produced style. It blends wines from multiple harvests, which allows the house to maintain a consistent character year on year regardless of how a single growing season performed. It’s designed to be fresh, approachable, and reliably expressive of the house’s signature style. Vintage Champagne is only produced in years where the harvest is considered exceptional enough to stand alone. It comes from a single year’s grapes, carries a date on the label, and is typically aged for longer before release. The result is a more complex, layered wine with greater depth and the ability to develop further in the bottle over time. At Hackstons, both styles are available, covering everything from elegant brut expressions to rare vintage releases.

The Hackstons Champagne range includes bottles from several of the most respected houses in the region. Bollinger is known for its full-bodied, vinous style and strong association with prestige. Krug produces some of the most complex and age-worthy Champagnes available, with every cuvée crafted to showcase the character of a specific year or collection of plots. Taittinger is recognised for elegance and a higher proportion of Chardonnay in its blends. Ruinart holds the distinction of being the oldest established Champagne house. Veuve Clicquot and Laurent Perrier round out a range that covers a broad spread of styles, from classic brut to fine rosé expressions. UK standard delivery is complimentary on orders over £99.

The Hackstons fine wine range draws from several of the world’s most respected wine-producing regions. Bordeaux and Burgundy anchor the French selection, covering the structured reds and age-worthy whites that define French winemaking at its finest. Napa Valley features with producers known for powerful, concentrated Cabernet Sauvignons. Tuscany brings Sangiovese-based reds from some of Italy’s most celebrated appellations. Penfolds represents Australia, a producer with a global reputation for bold, beautifully balanced wines built on decades of winemaking excellence. The range is curated rather than comprehensive, with each bottle chosen for quality and genuine character.

For Champagne, start with occasion and style. A prestige vintage cuvée from Krug or Dom Pérignon suits milestone celebrations and serious collectors. A non-vintage brut from Bollinger or Taittinger works equally well for gifting or a considered treat. For fine wine, region and grape variety are the natural starting points. Bordeaux offers structure and longevity, Burgundy delivers elegance and terroir-driven complexity, and Napa Valley suits those who prefer a bolder, fruit-forward style. If you have something specific in mind, the Hackstons specialist team can help identify the right bottle from the current range. Alternatively, visit the Knightsbridge store for a more personal experience with expert guidance on the day.