The most important considerations when buying wine are to know what to buy, when to buy it and how much to pay for it. Out of over 4,000 chateaux in Bordeaux, only the top 50 reach the standards we demand for investment wine. Our panel of experts can predict when specific top class wine will mature and when they will reach the end of their prime drinking life.
Some basic principles to successful wine investing:
- The choice of wine merchant plays a crucial part of a successful investment.
- Wine investment should be treated as a long term one. A minimum of two to ten years is usually recommended.
- Buy only the finest wines in the finest vintages. When they appear on the market, they must be of a recognized quality and source.
- Buy only from trusted and well-established wine merchants. This way, you are certain as to where the wine has been stored and more importantly, where the wine will be stored in the future.
- Spread your eggs into many baskets. Invest in wines from various vintages and chateaux.
- Enjoy your wine! In the worst case scenario, you will have the pleasure of drinking some of the finest wines in the world.
Wine Investment Exit Strategies
Wine is an easily transferable asset with a thriving online and offline broking and auction market these days. On top of that, there are no shortages of retail, wine houses and specialty restaurants that are ever ready to include blue chip wines on their list. Not to mention private collectors who are willing to pay almost anything to expand their collection. Some collectors pay premium price for an average bottle of wine simply because they have been collecting a series of it – by vintage year, type of grapes or wineries and even bottling size.
In this business, investors have the option to exit at anytime without penalty. Explore the following world renowned auction houses - Sotheby's, Christie's and Langton's and online auctions at winebid.com and winecommune.com - to maximize the possibilities of your wine collection.
Our Fees
Liquidating your wine
We charge a 3% commission (of sale price) ONLY when your wine is sold through our channel. We do NOT charge you any commission if you choose to consume your wines or sell it to your friends.
Purchasing your wine
When you purchase your wines, the price you pay per case includes:
- portfolio arrangement
- documentation
- shipping & transport
- receiving & handling
- 3 years insurance
- 3 years storage
Talk to Profiters International to find out more about wine trading and wine brokerage.