- Expertise spanning over 170 years
- Closely forged relationships with our producers
- State of the art storage and logistics facilities
Buying to Enjoy
Wines for every mood and moment
Helping you find the perfect wine for every occasion
Lay & Wheeler is one of England’s oldest fine wine merchants, established in 1854.
We’re committed to offering the best fine wine experience out there, from buying to storing, selling and enjoying fine wine, we can help at every step.
Buying to drink now
All of our wines available for sale are listed on our website. We specialise in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Loire, South Africa and Italy, and carry wines from many other areas, too, from Germany to Australia, New Zealand and the USA.
Buying to enjoy later
The knowledge and passion for wine alongside the commitment to deliver the best possible service to our clients have remained constant since our 19th century beginnings.
Buying special wines for special milestones
We’ve been around for over 170 years, but we’re most excited about the future: an opportunity to make your experience discovering and enjoying great wines as straightforward and successful as possible.
“Great wine merchant. Good wine recommendations. Reasonable storage charges.”
Adam
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