The Wine Market

The past decade has seen a phenomenal increase in demand for and the popularity of Bordeaux wines, for consumption and as an investment wine, coming largely from the east and the rapidly growing economies of China and Hong Kong. The price of wine has always naturally risen as it ages, driven by increasing quality, decreasing supply and the cost of storage over many years.

However, these prices rises now take place at a more dramatic pace due to the sheer increase in demand for such a limited and exclusive product making investing in fine wine a far more attractive proposition to hundreds of investors across the world.

The rising prices of Bordeaux wines as the vintages age also highlights the importance of buying wine while it is young. Not only can you be in control of the storage of your wine, ensuring that it matures perfectly, but you can protect yourself from future price rises.

As has widely been reported in the press, many savvy individuals have taken advantage of rising Bordeaux prices by using it as a method of wine investment. Other Bordeaux enthusiasts find that they are able to purchase wine while it is young, and when it is ready to drink they can sell half of their wine to cover the cost of half that they drink!

The wine investment market is dominated by Bordeaux wines and properly and prudently done can prove be a very profitable hobby or a lucrative part of an overall portfolio. Bordeaux UK does not provide financial advice nor are we able to guarantee future price rises. We can however provide you with detailed statistics on historical wine prices and also keep you informed of the latest market movements.