With each year that passes, the number of exemplary wines from Beyond Bordeaux offered through La Place in September expands. Undoubtedly this ever-increasing array of wine superstars have been drawn to La Place by the incredible power of the negociant’s curated networks. The almost instant success that can be generated from these vast marketing and logistical connections can launch a new release into every major marketplace across the globe. As a result of this recognition and the subsequent evolution of La Place, the September wave of releases has become quite the event for those looking to ..read more

This newsletter is designed to bridge the gap between trade and the investor. Each week we aim to help investors better understand the nuances of why some cases appreciate and some standstill. We will unpick the characteristics that construct financial potential to help your money work smarter.  This week we look at why investing in En Primeur can lead to needless opportunity cost: Pavie – 2020 Reviewing the negative side of investing in the campaign by analysing a serial offender when it comes to greedy release prices. Showing why investment into some wines at E.P time is so f ..read more

This newsletter is designed to bridge the gap between trade and the investor. Each week we aim to help investors better understand the nuances of why some cases appreciate and some standstill. We will unpick the characteristics that construct financial potential to help your money work smarter.  This week we look at the importance of brand power by reviewing Nicolas Potel’s: Maison Roche de Bellene, Romanee Saint Vivant – 2016 Reviewing how a lack of brand power can impact liquidity and the lifetime price potential of a wine. Beneath the Label The Potel family is ..read more

This newsletter is designed to bridge the gap between trade and the investor. Each week we aim to help investors better understand the nuances of why some cases appreciate and some standstill. We will unpick the characteristics that construct financial potential to help your money work smarter.  This week we look at the titanic thrust into the limelight performed by the now rarified 3rd growth: Calon Segur – 2016 How and why has this St. Estephe winery has become the wine of the moment? Beneath the Label In 2012 a large insurance company, along with the owner of Petrus bought C ..read more

April this year saw the French minister for Agriculture share with the world the devastating news of an unseasonably harsh frost. The timing and severity of which has not been seen for decades. Initial reports are grave, suggesting extreme levels of damage endured by fruit farmers across the nation. In this article, we will explore what this event means for French wine in 2021 and the likely repercussions for the upcoming Bordeaux En Primeur. Fear the Frost A seasoned vineyard manager knows there are many trials that mother nature can impose throughout the season. Not enough sun, too much rai ..read more

This newsletter is designed to bridge the gap between trade and the investor. Each week we aim to help investors better understand the nuances of why some cases appreciate and some standstill. We will unpick the characteristics that construct financial potential to help your money work smarter. This week we look at an overextended corner of the market – top tier second wines: Second Flight – 2010 Initially a cut price way to sample the DNA of the Grand Vin, the last decade has seen the market for second wines warp into an exorbitant brand centric bubble. Is it wo ..read more

This newsletter is designed to bridge the gap between trade and the investor. Each week we aim to help investors better understand the nuances of why some cases appreciate and some standstill. We will unpick the characteristics that construct financial potential to help your money work smarter.  This week we are analysing a high risk tail end investment play by reviewing: Cheval Blanc – 1998 Buying blue chip first growths or their right bank equivalents typically impart risk aversion onto your collection, but what if you are buying late in the life cycle? Beneath the Label ..read more

This newsletter is designed to bridge the gap between trade and the investor. Each week we aim to help investors better understand the nuances of why some cases appreciate and some standstill. We will unpick the characteristics that construct financial potential to help your money work smarter.  Clos de la Roche, Dujac – 2015 This week we look at why opportunities to purchase top young Burgundies, such as this case of Dujac are just so few and far between. Why those on the exclusive allocation lists are so reluctant to ever let them go. Beneath the Label Dujac is as a histo ..read more

Whether you’re a collector or investor, you may be wondering ‘when is the best time to sell my wine?’. JF Tobias has put together a handy timeline of events to consider that could impact when you decide to sell your collection.  Chinese Festivals Firstly, Chinese festivals often have an impact on overall demand of wine, so if you are looking to sell, this is often a great place to start. With China predicted to become the second-largest consumer of grape wines in 2020, it’s no wonder that spikes in demand are seen around The Chinese New Year and the Mid-Autumn Festival. To sell your win ..read more

Do you want to know how to sell your wine? We’ve put together this guide to help you decide which is the best route when it comes to selling your collection; whether you’re looking for quick money, lots of money, or simply want it all taken care of for you. How to Sell Wine: Financial Gain versus Speed Matrix Sell Wine For Cash Broker Your Wine Auction Your Wine (Bricks and Mortar) Auction Your Wine (Online) Sell Wine via Exchange Platform Sell Wine on eBay Sell Wine to Hospitality Sector Sell Wine Independently How To Sell Wine For Cash with a Wine Merchant (e.g. JF Tobias) A cash deal is w ..read more