Storage: Cert Octavian Service

Everyone has heard the phrase "matures like a fine wine" before. However, in order for wine to mature properly it must be stored in the correct conditions until it is ready for drinking. Failure to store wine properly may result in disappointment when the bottle is uncorked and can impact upon the resale value of the wine.

For these reasons, Bordeaux UK uses and recommends the services of Cert Octavian plc. Cert Octavian own and run a UK government bonded warehouse, whose cellars are deep inside a disused quarry in the Wiltshire countryside.

Wine is stored in these cellars in a temperature and humidity controlled environment away from light and where it is kept absolutely still. In these ideal wine cellar conditions your wine will mature perfectly.

When storing wine in a bonded warehouse such as Cert Octavian Vaults you don't have to pay VAT or alcohol duty on your purchase. These taxes are only payable when you take your wine out of the warehouse, and if you sell your wine while it is still in bond, you won't have to pay it all! In addition to this, being able to prove that your wine has been properly stored will boost its resale value!

For customers storing their wine with Cert Octavian, Bordeaux UK will reimburse the first year's storage fee.