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End of an era: Parker hands Martin the reins for Bordeaux…

At a press conference in London, the veteran Parker handed over responsibility for en primeur to team member Neal Martin, who he described as a “natural” and who he had already hinted could succeed him in a Liv-ex interview back in 2012. On the…
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With Low Prices, Should Wine Collectors Take a Sip?

The market appears to be stabilizing after the big drop in Chinese demand By. Ed McCarthy - January 16th , 2015 . Wine investing is a long-term project, experts say. Crude oil hasn’t been the only liquid dropping in value recently—the prices of top-end Bordeaux…
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What does the drop in oil prices mean for wine?

By Jane Anson 13 Jan 2015 It’s impossible to avoid predictions, projections, warnings and dreaming at the start of a new year. Sitting here in France six days after two gunmen burst into the Charlie Hebdo offices in Paris, 2015 suddenly looks a whole lot more…
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Red Obsession: ‘power, passion and the fine wine game’

“The whole production volume of the entire world will not be enough to satisfy the Chinese market.” That’s just one of the soundbites that we’re treated to in the trailer for Red Obsession, which was screened at the Berlin Film Festival…
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Healthy January auctions bolster predictions for increase…

The UK trade is predicting a sustained increase in fine wine prices, encouraged by ongoing interest following the Chinese New Year. Sotheby’s Finest and Rarest Wines sale in London on 30 January achieved £1.4m (US$2.17m) with nearly all lots sold…
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