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 Haut-Bages-Liberal Appellation: Pauillac Château Haut-Bages-Libéral is bordered by the vineyards of Château Lynch-Bages, Château Pichon Lalande and Château Latour. Thoroughly modernised and re-planted throughout the ’60s and ’70s, the new vines are…
Read moreChateau Pedesclaux Appellation: Pauillac Château Pédesclaux comprises 28 hectares in the Pauillac appellation, although remains one of the most obscure classified wine producers in the region. Vines: The grape varieties are 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc Output:…
Read moreChateau Belgrave Appellation: Haut-Medoc Château Belgrave takes its name not from the gravelly soil within which the vines are planted, but from Belgravia in London, from where a previous owner hailed. It is now under the expert supervision of the famous oenologist Michel Rolland and by all accounts,…
Read moreChateau de Camensac Appellation: Haut-Medoc Château de Camensac was relatively unknown until it was bought by the Forner brothers in 1965. They embarked on major refurbishment works; replanting the vines and renovating the Château buildings. They now employ Michel Rolland in a consultation…
Read moreChateau Cos Labory Appellation: Saint-Estephe Château Cos Labory fell into mediocrity but has since regained its status as one of the cinquièmes crus. The owner Bernard Audroy now eschews filtration and this has elevated the quality of Cos Labory. Vines: The grapes are 55% Cabernet Sauvignon,…
Read moreChateau Clerc-Milon Appellation: Pauillac Château Clerc-Milon is nestled between the estates of Mouton Rothschild and Lafite Rothschild, and consistently outperforms its fifth growth status. Many believe that if the system were amended, it would be deserving of reclassification as a fourth or…
Read moreChateau Croizet Bages Appellation: Pauillac Château Croizet Bages is owned and managed by the Quie family who also own the well-known Margaux estate, Rauzan-Gassies. Croizet Bages is a fruity wine, of interest to wine collectors, as it retains a notably affordable price tag. Vines: The ground…
Read moreChateau Cantemerle Appellation: Haut-Medoc Château Cantemerle has a rich a varied winemaking history, which dates back to the 16th century. The vineyards have been significantly re-planted and future vintages are set to outperform previous years, as the new vines come into maturity. Vines: The…
Read moreCarruades de Lafite Appellation: Pauillac Carruades de Lafite is the second wine of the prestigious Château Lafite Rothschild, which has now rightly become a star in its own right. The small sections of land which produce the wine were first purchased in the 19th century and are situated upon…
Read moreLes Forts de Latour Appellation: Pauillac Les Forts de Latour is the second label that has been produced by Château Latour since 1966. The second wine is distinctive in that it always contains a higher percentage of Merlot. Grapes for Les Forts de Latour are predominantly harvested from the slightly…
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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