Wine importer buys Domaine Direct

Fine wine importer Flint Wines has completed the purchase of Burgundy specialist Domaine Direct.

Flint Wines said it could “not resist the opportunity to bring together two comprehensive portfolios” to create what looks to be one of the most in-depth Burgundian lists in the UK.

Domaine Direct was founded by Hilary Gibbs back in 1981, establishing close relationships with growers and selling to top restaurants, shops and collectors in the UK.

Established in 2006, Flint Wines supplies the some of UK’s top restaurants and wine merchants. It specialises in Burgundy, North America and Italy and works directly with over 150 producers from around the world.