Bag-in-box wine isn't what it used to be. Today, some brilliant independent winemakers are putting high-quality natural and organic wine into boxes and pouches, giving you fresh, characterful wine in a practical format. From juicy boxed red wine and refreshing white wine to rosé and light reds made for chilling, these are wines chosen for what is inside the box, not simply the convenience of the packaging.
These larger formats are ideal for parties, barbecues, picnics or keeping in the fridge for a glass at a time. Because the bag contracts as the wine is poured, it reduces exposure to oxygen and helps the wine stay fresh for longer after opening. Lighter and more compact than several glass bottles, boxed wine is also a practical alternative for sharing and everyday drinking.
Here you will find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions for this category.
What is bag-in-box wine?
Bag-in-box wine is stored inside an airtight bag fitted with a tap and protected by an outer cardboard box. As wine is poured, the bag contracts rather than filling with air, reducing the wine’s exposure to oxygen after opening.
Is boxed wine good quality?
Yes. Although boxed wine was once associated primarily with inexpensive, mass-produced wine, independent and natural winemakers increasingly use the format for high-quality wines. We select our bag-in-box wines in exactly the same way as our bottles: based on flavour, quality and how the wine has been made.
How long does bag-in-box wine last after opening?
Bag-in-box wine generally stays fresh for several weeks after opening because the contracting bag limits contact with oxygen. The exact time varies between wines, so check the individual product information and keep the wine stored somewhere cool. White, rosé and light red boxes are best kept in the fridge.
How many bottles are in a 3L wine box?
A 3L bag-in-box contains the equivalent of four standard 75cl wine bottles. It provides approximately 24 small 125ml glasses or 16 medium 175ml glasses, making it a useful wine format for parties and larger gatherings.
What is a wine Bagnum?
A Bagnum is a 1.5L pouch containing the same amount of wine as a traditional magnum bottle, but can keep fresh for longer. Le Grappin’s resealable Bagnums contain the equivalent of two standard bottles and are available in red, white and rosé.
Is a Bagnum the same as bag-in-box wine?
The packaging is slightly different, but the principle is similar. Bag-in-box wine places the inner bag inside a cardboard box, while a Bagnum uses a freestanding resealable pouch. Both provide a lightweight alternative to several glass bottles and help limit the wine’s exposure to air after opening.
Does boxed wine need to be refrigerated?
White, rosé and lighter red wines should be refrigerated and served chilled. Fuller-bodied boxed red wines can be served slightly warmer, although keeping them cool after opening will help preserve their freshness. You can take the box out of the fridge shortly before serving.
Is bag-in-box wine better value?
Larger wine formats can offer better value because less individual packaging is required. To compare prices accurately, divide the price of a 3L box by four or the price of a 1.5L Bagnum by two to find its equivalent price per 75cl bottle.
What types of boxed wine are available?
Our collection includes boxed red wine, white wine, rosé and light red wine designed to be served chilled. We focus on natural, organic and low-intervention wines from independent European producers, including Niepoort, Valdibella and Le Grappin.
Can natural wine come in a box?
Yes. Bag-in-box packaging works particularly well for fresh, easy-drinking natural wines intended to be enjoyed young. Our natural wine boxes and Bagnums are made by independent producers using organic or low-intervention approaches.
