The new kid on the block: Why everyone is talking about Grower Champagne A friend of mine once described Champagne as “terribly nineties”, as we decided what drinks we were going to use for an event. Whilst his opinion of this wonderful fizz may appear somewhat extreme, there’s no denying that in recent years glasses of bubbly have often been overlooked, as young event goers continue to reach for G&T’s and the ever-fashionable negroni for their bacchanalian fix. However in recent years it may appear that our waning opinion of Champagne has once again U-turned, seeing this sparkling bever ..read more

Header image copyright: Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Pierre Revelle Why 2019 Mouton Rothschild has all the fundamentals of a great investment wine The 2019 Mouton Rothschild is one of the best investment opportunities in Bordeaux right now. It has all the fundamentals of a great investment wine. Firstly, the Mouton Rothschild has global brand recognition. Upgraded to First Growth status in 1973, Mouton Rothschild is the only Château that ever successfully induced a change to the original 1855 Classification. Strengthening the brand appeal, each vintage, the estate commissions one of the wor ..read more

Burgundy Appellations Explained With the 2022 Burgundy En Primeur campaign just round the corner, we’re spoilt for choice by the breadth of winemaking styles and the sheer quantities of wines from one of the world’s most distinguished regions. There’s a mysticism and romanticism to Burgundy that could be put down to the elevated status of its infamous tiny producers, many who often only work on tiny plots, but whom have been leading in biodynamic practices and artisanal winemaking since their inception. However, as with many regions in France, understanding Burgundy – as well as its appella ..read more

A family affair: Introducing Bruno Giacosa “It is people and communities that are behind our favourite bottles.” If her self-proclaimed title as “the boss” of Piedmont was not enough to convince you of her esteem, then the wealth of incredible wines created under the stewardship of Bruna Giacosa just might. Belonging to a large cohort of Piedmontese matriarchs, Giacosa is just one of many incredible women who are continuing to craft Italian wines driven by honouring terroir, a passion for the local area, and translating history. Since 2006, she has been at the helm of Bruno Giacosa, taking o ..read more

Fine Wine Report: Q3 Analysis and Market Update Our Q3 2023 Fine Wine Report is now available. This report examines both the fine wine market and mainstream market performances, offers a trade overview and highlights key investment regions and opportunities. We look into and explain: Current mainstream market uncertainty Signs that deceleration in the fine wine market is starting to ease and uptick in trade in September Analysis on the key investment regions of Bordeaux, Italy and Champagne Our Market Outlook and; Why the long-term growth case remains intact READ THE REPORT The post ..read more

Header image copyright: Domain Clarence Dillon Investment Opportunities in Bordeaux Following the recent correction in the wine investment market and a divisive 2022 En Primeur campaign, the secondary market is presenting some very interesting investment opportunities. In this article, our Senior Portfolio Manager, Matt Small, will demonstrate how we use data and statistics to highlight these unique investment opportunities. When looking for an opportunity, all investment wines follow the same fundamentals: Price = (Brand x Brand Multiplier) + (Critic Score x Critic Score Multiplier) + (V ..read more

In favour of simplicity: Introducing Bertinga “One producer, two grape varietals, three different vineyards.” Stéphane Derenoncourt’s fall into winemaking wasn’t intentional but happened almost by chance. As any lost 18-year-old, he came across the prospect of a career in wine when visiting his local job centre in Northern France, which soon resulted in him hitchhiking to Bordeaux where he initially found work picking grapes. Fast forward a few decades and he’s now one of the world’s most celebrated winemakers, counting huge names such as La Gaffeliere, Domaine de Chevalier and Carmes Haut ..read more

Are sweet wines making a comeback? Prescribed as the remedy for a broken heart by Jane Austen, and imbibed daily by Napoleon, sweet wine has a long, cherished history, with countless recognisable figures reaching for it as a cure for all ills. But in recent years popularity for this treasured drink has waned, so often only counting your great-great-aunt amongst its current fans. In fear of being lost to history, many winemakers around the globe have been experimenting with some exciting projects in a bid to make dessert wine cool again. From full-scale rebrands, to unusual food pairings, we ..read more

Why Opus One should be amongst your wine collection The 2023 September releases through La Place de Bordeaux sees the exciting re-release of the 2019 and 2018 vintages of Opus One, straight from the winery. Following the Californian wildfires in 2020, Opus One, has decided not to release this vintage due to the grapes being affected by smoke taint. This supply shock is going to increase the price of the best back vintages over time. Opus One has all the hallmarks of a great investment wine, originally a project between the late legendary Californian winemaker Robert Mondavi and the Mouton Ro ..read more

Solaia - Italian Fine Wine a strong investment case Solaia is one of the classic Super Tuscans, from Antinori’s iconic Tignanello estate in Chianti Classico. The wine is a fine example of the sunny climates in which it is produced, with the wines all showing traits of opulence and intensity. Solaia is a true left Bank Bordeaux blend, predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc and more recently Sangiovese blended to create sweet ripe cherry and blackfruit flavours. Solaia has all the trademarks of a great investment wine. Strong global brand recognition linked to the Anitinori fam ..read more