Côte Brasserie Unveils Exclusive French Wine Shop with Nationwide Delivery
Côte Brasserie has officially launched Côte Uncorked, its first dedicated online wine shop, focusing exclusively on premium French wines. This innovative platform marks the inaugural French-only online wine shop introduced by a UK restaurant group, featuring an extensive selection of over 200 meticulously curated bottles. Additionally, the launch includes Côte's debut house wine range, the Côte Cuvée, designed to complement the brasserie's culinary offerings.
Curated Selection from France's Premier Vineyards
Handpicked by Côte Brasserie's in-house wine specialists, Côte Uncorked showcases wines from France's most prestigious and iconic regions. The collection includes renowned varieties from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, Chablis, and Provence, all available for convenient nationwide home delivery across the United Kingdom. Each wine has been carefully selected based on its exceptional quality, authentic origin, and distinctive character, ensuring a premium experience for consumers.
Introduction of the Exclusive Côte Cuvée Range
The Côte Cuvée collection will be progressively introduced across all 69 Côte Brasserie locations nationwide, starting with three distinct wines: a red, a white, and a rosé. Specially blended in small batches to align with Côte's culinary philosophy, these wines are crafted to enhance the brasserie's menu and suit a variety of dining occasions. The launch of Côte Uncorked follows the successful rollout of Côte At Home, a premium home delivery service featuring cuisine designed by Steve Allen, former Executive Chef for Gordon Ramsay.
Rising Demand for Authentic French Wines in the UK
Consumer interest in classic French wine regions continues to grow significantly among UK drinkers, who increasingly seek wines with clear provenance, rich heritage, and strong regional identity. Côte Uncorked directly addresses this trend by offering an exclusively French portfolio, reflecting Côte Brasserie's longstanding commitment to French wines, encapsulated in their philosophy: "If it's not French, it's not on the list."
Detailed Overview of the Côte Cuvée Wines
The Cuvée White (2025) is a crisp and refreshing blend, designed as an easy-drinking all-rounder. It pairs perfectly with dishes such as Côte's crunchy salads and roast French chicken, combining Vermentino grapes for coastal freshness and Grenache Blanc for a peachy nuance, earning it the nickname 'seafood's soulmate'.
The Cuvée Rosé (2025) is a delicate and refined rosé crafted from Grenache Noir grapes, featuring vibrant notes of strawberry, lemon, and cherry. Its crisp and refreshing profile makes it ideal for outdoor dining and lighter fare.
The Cuvée Red (2025) completes the trio, offering a silky, fruity, and subtly spiced red wine also produced with Grenache Noir grapes. Accessible and easy-drinking, it complements Côte's butchery steaks and pork dishes exceptionally well.
Specialist Selection Cases for Every Occasion
To simplify the exploration of French wines, Côte Uncorked offers a range of specialist selection cases available in boxes of six or twelve bottles. The Discovery Six (£70) provides an ideal introduction with six wines highlighting different grape varieties. For enthusiasts, the Sommelier's Selection includes a handpicked white wine case (£110) and a red wine case (£120). For celebrations, the French Fizz Case (£210) assembles a selection of sparkling French wines, perfect for commemorating special occasions.
Official Statement from Côte Brasserie
A Côte spokesperson commented: "French wine has always been at the heart of Côte. For years, our guests have expressed interest in enjoying the wines they discover in our restaurants at home, particularly from iconic regions like Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Champagne. Côte Uncorked is our response to that demand—a carefully curated online shop dedicated entirely to France, bringing together over 200 exceptional bottles from the country's most celebrated vineyards. We are incredibly proud to introduce our first-ever Côte Cuvée, created exclusively for our brasseries. These wines have been carefully blended to reflect the style and spirit of Côte—approachable, elegant, and designed to pair beautifully with our dishes."
