England cricketer Matt Prior is the first to sign up to a super-exclusive personalised wine service.

Hotel du Vin has unveiled Vin Privé – a chance for wine lovers to have access to some of the very best vintages in a private locker.

There are just 20 lockers available and customers will get expert advice fromhead sommelier Ziggy Grinbergs to help pick 12 of the finest wines, champagnes and ports.

All the bottles are locked away for safekeeping with Ziggy able to make personal recommendations on return visits.

Locker-owners can enjoy their wines when dining at Hotel du Vin for a £10 corkage fee and will be invited to four hosted wine tastings to try newwines at the hotel’s annual wine club dinner.

Matt Prior said: “I am really excited about being the first owner of a private wine locker at Hotel du Vin Brighton.

“I’ve been a customer at the hotel’s restaurant for a number of years and it’s a great spot for my wife and I to pop down to for a meal or a glass of wine. To nowhave my own private collection is even better.”

Vin Privé is available for £50 per annum. To enquire visit www.hotelduvin.com or call 01273 718588.