Further information on selected investment grade wines can be found on the following pages.
Further information on selected investment grade wines can be found on the following pages.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild Appellation: Pauillac Located at the great wine-producing village of Pauillac in the Médoc region to the northwest of Bordeaux, the estate has been occupied since at least the 14th century. Once called “The King’s Wine”, thanks to influential support…
Read moreChateau Mouton-Rothschild Appellation: Pauillac Gironde estuary, in the Bordeaux region, mainly producing grapes of the cabernet sauvignon variety. The Château has approximately 188 acres of grape vines. In 1973, Mouton was elevated to first growth status after decades of intense lobbying. Château…
Read moreChateau Latour Appellation: Pauillac Château Latour lies at the very southeastern tip of the commune of Pauillac in the Médoc region to the northwest of Bordeaux, at its border with Saint-Julien. The Château makes three principal wines, all red; in addition to its world famous “Grand…
Read moreChateau Margaux Appellation: Margaux The Château lies in the commune of Margaux in the Médoc region, having been occupied since at least the 12th century. By 1700, the estate covered its present area of 265 hectares, of which 78 were devoted to wines. It has remained essentially unchanged…
Read moreChateau Haut-Brion Appellation: Graves Located in the graves region, it was the only non-Médoc estate to be included in the 1855 classification, as well as being the oldest and smallest of the four first growth properties. The vineyard consists of 109 acres. Château Haut-Brion was the first…
Read moreChateau Ausone Appellation: Saint-Emilion Château Ausone is classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A and it situated near the small town of Saint-Émilion. The estate takes its name from the Roman poet Ausonius and the vineyard contains traces of Roman relics. The Château…
Read moreChateau Cheval Blanc Appellation: Saint-Emilion Château Cheval Blanc (Castle of the White Horse) produces wine that along with Ausone, Pétrus and the five first growths, holds a place in one of Bordeaux’s so-called ‘big eight’. Cheval Blanc is an incredibly flexible wine…
Read moreChateau Petrus Appellation: Pomerol Château Pétrus, despite never having been placed in the original Bordeaux classification system of 1855, is one of the most celebrated wines of the region. There is no Château on the estate, only a modest farmhouse, but, despite that, the name Pétrus…
Read moreChateau Le Pin Appellation: Pomerol Château Le Pin, named after the solitary pine tree that sits of the tiny, postage-stamp vineyard, has consistently received very high ratings from wine critics the world over. It has in the past been the most expensive wine in the world and this, in addition…
Read moreChateau Montrose Appellation: Saint-Estephe Deriving its name from the pink flowering heathers which bloom on the hillsides surrounding the vineyard, Montrose is produced in the Saint-Estèphe region of the Medoc, overlooking the Gironde River. This geographic location lends itself perfectly to…
Read moreFINE WINE INVESTMENT: BROADENING HORIZONS
Last week Liv-ex announced that the total value of bids and offers on its platform had reached an all-time high at over £50m. It is worth pausing to reflect on the…
Read moreEnd of an era: Parker hands Martin the reins for Bordeaux primeurs
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…
Read moreWith 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…
Read moreBlack, yellow and liquid gold
The chart above shows clear correlations between the performance of oil, gold and wine over the past 15 years. Demand from emerging markets, namely China, has been one significant…
Read moreWhat 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…
Read moreI just wanted to drop you a line to say thanks for your help in dealing with the sale of my two cases of Le Pin 2000, which I had bought previously. The sale was concluded in an efficient and transparent manner
K Bishop LondonI just wanted to say thanks to Gary for your advice regarding the recent sale of my wine. Even though I only have a small collection, it is good to know that I am getting the benefit of your advice
A ReganJust wanted to say that I appreciate your effort in keeping my wine portfolio in good shape. It was good to see such a healthy profit on my recent sale, and I am very happy to reinvest the proceeds with you - I'll be even happier if the portfolio continues to grow at this rate!
Dr M GoldbergI know I'm not a big spender, but thank you Mr. Ash for taking the trouble to sell my case of wine and providing me with a nice little profit of £500. I also want to thank you for the speed in which you dealt with the sale and settlement.
K PorterI'm writing to thank you for securing two cases of wine I bought from Abbots. In less than three months the wines are already showing a profit of 12% -very impressive indeed
G.FancoteGary Ash has always provided sound advice on why certain wines should be added to my fine wine investment portfolio. Some of these wines have actually doubled in value in less than two years. Keep up the good work! I am happy to recommend Abbots Wines to my friends and work colleagues
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