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 Saint-Pierre Appellation: Saint-Julien The 17 acres of Château Saint-Pierre produce a wine which has remained undestimated, despite its prestige. After harvesting, the grapes are transported to the facilities of the neighbouring Château Gloria where the wine is produced. Vines: The…
Read moreChateau Talbot Appellation: Saint-Julien Château Talbot is nestled adjacent to the Gironde estuary and boasts a vineyard of 250 acres, making it one of the largest estates in the Bordeaux region. It bears the name of John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, who owned the property in the 15th Century.…
Read moreChateau Branaire-Ducru Appellation: Saint-Julien Château Branaire-Ducru is comprised of separate vineyards, which are spread out throughout the St.-Julien appellation and the beautiful, historic Château building is in the South of the region. Favoured by wine-drinkers, it is rarely seen…
Read moreChateau Duhart-Milon Appellation: Pauillac Château Duhart-Milon was purchases by the Rothschild family in 1962. They embarked on a major refurbishment of the cellars and grounds, replanting vines and purchasing further land. It is currently managed by the same team that manage the first growth…
Read moreChateau Pouget Appellation: Margaux Château Pouget is situated in the heart of Margaux. The Château itself actually used to be a cellar but was renovated during the second half of the 19th Century to include living quarters. It is owned by Guillemet family, who also own Château Boyd-Cantenac.…
Read moreChateau La Tour Carnet Appellation: Saint-Julien Château La Tour Carnet has remained somewhat unknown in recent years. The beautiful buildings have benefited from extensive renovation and refurbishment of the houses, medieval castle and moat. Despite its lack of notoriety, La Tour Carnet employs…
Read moreChateau Lafron-Rochet Appellation: Saint-Estephe Château Lafon-Rochet sits enviably placed, bordering Lafite Rothschild and Cos d’Estournel. The estate is owned and managed by the Tesseron family, who made their fortune in the Cognac trade and also own Château Pontet-Canet. Vines:…
Read moreChateau Beychevelle Appellation: Saint-Julien The beautiful main building and flowering gardens of Château Beychevelle have earned the place the nickname “the Versailles of the Médoc”. Château Beychevelle remains one of the most accessibly and reasonably priced…
Read moreChateau Prieure-Lichine Appellation: Margaux Château Prieuré-Lichine was once owned by the world famous wine authority Alexis Lichine and has recently been taken over by the Groupe Ballande. The estate is unusual in terms of its geography, comprising in total of more than a dozen small…
Read moreChateau Marquis de Terme Appellation: Margaux Château Marquis de Terme is one of the less well-known fourth growths but has recently benefited from an extensive refurbishment of the Château and vinification facilities. Vines: The vineyard is planted with 55% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35%…
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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