Catch ‘22 ! Having just returned from three separate weeks of en primeur tastings in Bordeaux, we can confirm that the 2022 Bordeaux vintage is a truly excellent one. The best since 2016 (although warmer and richer than that) and equal, if not superior, to the stellar pair of 2009 and 2010. It was a… Continue reading En-Primeur 2022: Post Tasting Report
PublishedWill investing in vintage Champagne continue to sparkle in 2023? As the clock struck midnight on the 31st of December, the sound of Champagne corks could be heard all over the world. Happy New Year! Welcome, 2023! This will be the year that will make all our dreams come true! Everyone everywhere was enjoying the… Continue reading Investing in Champagne in 2023
PublishedIt is with great joy that I introduce Vindome’s 2022 Fine Wine Investment Market Report. It has been a year of highs and lows, but there are a few takeaways that investors – experienced or beginners – need to know if they are going to enjoy a “fruitful” 2023. General good news Compared to other… Continue reading Vindome’s 2022 Fine Wine Investment Market Report
PublishedPreliminary Report In general, the summer of 2022 was hot across the whole of Europe, with limited rainfall in the spring and early summer. Ostensibly a great weather pattern for the ripening of a healthy crop. So, what can we expect from fine wine’s 2022 vintage? As usual, there were isolated Spring frosts, which pose… Continue reading What to Expect from Fine Wine’s Vintage 2022
PublishedFor centuries wine producers have walked lovingly along their rows of vines, inspecting their fruit. This traditional walk has given producers an idea of when they should think about harvesting and gives them an idea of the wine they are about to make. It allows them to muse as they gaze upon their pastoral idyll… Continue reading How Does Climate Change Affect the Bordeaux Wine Region
PublishedHere we present you the Saturnalia’s #finewineleaks. What are they? On a monthly basis, they will give you some ‘leaks’, some sneak peeks on which wines are going up and which are going down in the market. It’s a service that they already offer on their platform: the Monthly Price Trend for the top100 of… Continue reading What is happening in the fine wine market of Bordeaux?
PublishedThe Knight Frank Wealth Report 2022 is out We have long been extolling the benefits of investing in fine wine, but last week further proof was published. According to the famous Knight Frank Wealth Report, fine wine delivered a huge 16% return in 2021, one of the highest returns of the year. This new data… Continue reading Fine wine proves once again to be one of the best investments to be made
PublishedLet’s just get one thing straight. 2020 was a hard year. To say it was tough is no understatement – the endless lockdowns, the social distancing, the loss of loved ones … 2021 dawned hopeful and then plummeted towards the end of the year. And, as if that wasn’t bad enough, we found ourselves at… Continue reading Wine Alcohol Content: Lightest to Strongest Wines – Vindome
PublishedWell, it’s that time of year again. Treetops are glistening and children are listening to sleigh bells in the snow and suddenly Christmas is upon us once more. So, it’s time to ask ourselves: what makes a good Christmas gift great? We’ve already covered our favourite luxury gifts for wine lovers, the best Christmas Gifts… Continue reading The Best Christmas Fine Wine Collections for 2021
PublishedFortified wines often take pride of place in the wine cellars of erudite oenophiles, uncorked to mark special occasions and/or for their distinctive tastes. They are often sipped before and after meals or shape a cocktail with their punch. They hail from far and wide, said to have been invented to withstand the test of… Continue reading What Is a Fortified Wine: How to Drink & 5 Types to Try
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