Fine Wines & Spirits

‘Regardless of the bottle…’

Where Burgundy has no choice but to produce in small quantities, the great wines that have made Bordeaux famous are focused on perpetuating the relentless consistency that has made their success for decades. Collectors are not mistaken and continue to pay top prices for the first classified growths such as Ausone, Cheval-Blanc, Haut-Brion, Lafite-Rothschild, Latour, Yquem, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild, Mission Haut-Brion.

The Rhône Valley is also not to be outdone, with prominent names such as Jean-Louis Chave, Henri Bonneau, Domaine Jamet, but also Jaboulet, Guigal, and even the wines of Emmanuel Reynaud, including Château Rayas… These wines are very interesting due to their aromatic richness, aging potential, and the relatively recent rise in their value.

Finally, when it comes to rare spirits, the enthusiasm for whiskies and rums is now much more than just a passing trend. The recent rise in the value of rare spirits is not only the result of a significant increase in demand in the global market for strong liquors, but primarily stems from a shift in consumer habits. Once again, marketing in small quantities, limited series of vintage bottles or special cuvées, plays the rarity card, which drives up prices.

In the spirits market, the rise of rare liquors is proven year after year, driven by a strong increase in global demand. Regularly, new records are set for the rarest bottles, with prices sometimes reaching seven figures!

We assist individuals and professionals looking to part with all or part of their cellar, offering accurate valuations and showcasing their bottles through expertise, broad communication, and reliable logistics, which are essential for making a successful sale.

Don’t miss the opportunity to part with bottles you won’t drink or wish to sell, because even when well preserved, wines and spirits are perishable goods that should be sold at the peak of their potential if you don’t intend to taste them, in order to fully benefit from their appreciation. You may have treasures at home or in your cellar, so don’t hesitate to contact us!

The state of conservation: a crucial criterion

Origin and year are the two fundamental criteria in establishing the estimate since they allow us to refer to the market value of the wines and spirits in question, compare them with the most recent results observed in public sales (in France and around the world), and, of course, consider their state of conservation.

We ensure to verify the authenticity and condition of the bottles before including them in our auctions. Estimates can serve as a preliminary step, but the criteria that are verified during the expertise allow us to ensure the correlation between the estimated price and the actual condition of the wine or spirit to be sold.

Buyers are attentive to the provenance and presentation of the bottles they desire, and even though it is impossible to predict the content of a tasting in advance, we are the guarantors of the information we provide regarding the origin of the lots and their meticulous description. Three points are particularly important here:
– The current level of liquid in the bottle (compared to the original level: the lower it is, the lower the value).
– The condition of the label, as it is the main element for identifying a bottle.
– The condition of the capsule and cork to verify if there has been any fraudulent handling but also to note any typical defects that could affect the seal and, therefore, the integrity of the content.

Good to know

Our Wine & Spirits department organizes 4 auctions per year in Paris and through Online bidding, featuring the dispersal of several thousand bottles. The selection primarily comes from private cellars of individuals who wish to part with wines they consider too old for their taste or too expensive for their own consumption. These auctions lead to exciting bidding battles where rarity, good storage condition, and age are major assets that can add significant value to your bottles.

Our specialist is at your service to estimate your bottles and provide you with professional expertise and advice on selling or investing. You can send us your list with the appellations, vintages, and names of the domain or producer, or simply a few photographs. We also travel to major cities in France and Europe and organize expert appraisal days in coordination with our offices.

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Our company has a unique communication strategy and provides sellers with modern and targeted tools for effective international exposure. We pay special attention to the production of the auction catalog, whether in print or fully digital format, ensuring it is well-designed and comprehensive. Throughout our campaigns, we engage with buyers from our portfolio in all specialties and reach out to potential buyers we have identified. We communicate with them through various channels, including online and offline advertisements, social media, email marketing, media outlets, influencers, and auction platforms, using tailored and high-quality content such as images, text, and videos.