Independent wine merchant · Midlands
French wine, honestly sourced
We are an independent wine merchant with a simple mission — to bring exceptional French wines directly to your table, without compromise.
Our story
Built on a passion for French wine
51 Wines was founded by Olivier — a French national and wine lover based in the Midlands whose deep roots in France gave him direct access to producers most merchants never meet. What began as a personal quest to bring the wines he grew up with to a British audience has grown into a curated independent merchant with a loyal community of customers across the UK.
The name reflects both our focus — 51 wines personally selected and standing behind every bottle — and our belief that great wine does not need to be complicated. Being French, Olivier sources with an insider's knowledge of regions, families and harvests that no catalogue or distributor can replicate.
We are not a warehouse. We are not a supermarket. We are an independent merchant with direct relationships with the French producers we represent — built over years of visits, shared meals, and a genuine passion for what they make.
What we stand for
Why 51 Wines is different
Every bottle tasted
Nothing reaches our shelves without Olivier tasting it first. No exceptions. We only sell wines we genuinely believe in.
Direct from France
We source directly from producers, cutting out middlemen. Better prices, better provenance, and wines you cannot find elsewhere.
Knowledge shared freely
Wine should not be intimidating. Our tastings, tasting notes, and journal exist to share knowledge without pretension.
How we source
Direct from the producers who make it
Every wine in our range comes directly from the producer. Olivier travels to France regularly to visit estates, taste from barrel, and build relationships with the families behind the bottles.
Come and see us
Visit the shop
Address
Unit 11, Nene Court, The Embankment, Wellingborough, NN8 1LD, Northamptonshire
Opening hours
Tuesday - Thursday 10am-4pm Friday - Saturday 10am-10pm Sunday 10am-3pm
Phone
01933 779 851
info@51wines.uk