Berry Bros. & Rudd
British wine and spirit merchant
Berry Bros. & Rudd (BBR) is a family-run British wine and spirits merchant founded in London, England, in 1698 as a small coffee shop. Although now an international business with six offices worldwide, they did not become wine merchants until the late 18th century.
In addition to wines such as en primeur from places like Bordeaux, Burgundy, the Rhône and Italy, the company offers spirits and wines under its own-label range, Berry Bros. & Rudd's Own Selection.
Other services it offers include wine investment, wine storage, wine tastings, events, and educational courses.
History
Berry Bros. & Rudd was founded by the Widow Bourne in 1698 at 3 St. James's Street, London, which today is a Grade II* listed building still used as the company's headquarters. No.3, as it is known, contained Berry Bros.
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