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Cru Wine Investment, founded in 2013 and based in London, is a fine wine investment purchase adviser specialized mainly in the fine wines of the Bordeaux region. We aim to offer you an insight into the world of fine wine and support your journey with our team of experts to maximize your return on investment and experience in this fascinating world. Follow this blog to get the latest news on..
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The Fine Wine Outlook for 2024 Following the fine wine market correction in 2023, investors and collectors should approach 2024...
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Inside the World of Wine Investment: In Conversation with Rostislav Petrov and Matthew Small Areni Global is an independent think...
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2023 Fine Wine Market Review 2023 in fine wine is best characterised by the mark down phase of a market...
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1M ago
A Burgundy Producer on the rise: Domaine Michel Noëllat
Our Head of Marketing, Grace Bowler, takes a look into our Producer of the Month, Domaine Michel Noëllat, and a relatively new discovery for the team.
The name Noëllat is synonymous with Burgundy; the family is an extraordinary network of wine makers across the Côte de Nuits and several famous names. Domaine Georges Noëllat comes from the cousin of the late Michel Noëllat, whilst the connection with Hudelot-Noëllat in Clos Vougeot comes from ancestors further up the family tree.
Domaine Michel Noëllat are based in the heart of Vosne ..read more
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2M ago
2015 Cheval Blanc: Multiple 100 point wine
Cheval Blanc is a renowned Bordeaux wine estate located in Saint-Émilion, known for producing exceptional and highly sought-after wines, particularly acclaimed for its unique blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes.
The estate is at the forefront of sustainability, publishing an 82-page manifesto in 2021 which is now a bible for biodynamic wine growers across the world. Cheval Blanc has been awarded the prestigious Green Emblem by Robert Parker for its creation of agroecology, which is gaining attention from environmentally conscious consumers an ..read more
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3M ago
The Investment Potential of 2022 Burgundy
Now the 2022 Burgundy En Primeur campaign is well under way, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Small looks into the investment and ageing potential of these wines.
With the Burgundy 2022 EP release well underway and expectations high following the low yielding 2021 vintage, merchants, collectors, and consumers will be focusing on pricing from a campaign that promises both high quantity and high quality.
The 2022 Growing Season & Harvest
Unlike the warm harvests of 2019 and 2020 two very important factors separate the 2022 vintage from previous year ..read more
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3M ago
2020 Harlan Estate - "beautifully poised"
Ahead of its imminent release, Senior Portfolio Manager Matt Small looks into why the upcoming release of the 2020 Harlan Estate is a significant milestone in the estate’s history.
Harlan Estate stands as an icon within the realms of fine winemaking. Nestled in the western hills of Oakville, this renowned winery has consistently produced some of the most sought-after and critically acclaimed wines in the world.
Founded by real estate developer H. William Harlan in 1984, Harlan Estate has become synonymous with a commitment to quality. With a ..read more
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3M ago
The uncontested best holdings in all of Chablis: Domaine William Fèvre
Our Head of Marketing, Grace Bowler, takes a dive into the history into what many would describe as THE Chablis domaine: William Fèvre.
When thinking of Chablis, one immediately conjures up visions of whites brimming with minerality, rapier acidity and freshness, and, more than likely, you’d be thinking of a wine from William Fèvre. In his book ‘Inside Burgundy’, Jasper Morris MW, introduces William Fèvre as “one of Chablis’ greatest Domaines” and you’d be hard-pressed to find a member of the wine industry who wou ..read more
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4M ago
Cru Wine Investment Top Pick 2024 - Taittinger Comtes De Champagne 2012
The 2012 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a prestige cuvée Blanc de Blancs made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best Grand Cru vineyards in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. Comtes de Champagne is only released in exceptional vintages and with only 32 vintages released since 1952.
Comtes de Champagne represents only 3-6% of Taittinger’s annual production, making it one of the most exclusive prestige cuvées in the region.
If we analyse recent Comtes de Champagne vintages that have achieved both a ..read more
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4M ago
Art and wine: a marriage as old as time
Art and wine is a marriage as old as time. From the adorned ceramic pots of ancient Greece, right the way through to the contemporary paintings of Frankie Thorpe, artisans globally have tried to capture the often unquantifiable appeal of great wine.
In the present day there’s been more of a mesh between the two mediums than ever before. At the upper end, we see top class estate’s such as Lafite Rothschild marrying the two forms through their annual photographer commission. In the everyday the ever-popular natural wine movement is famous for its produc ..read more