There are a number of regions which are known for producing strong investment wines, either because their wines age well or because their wines are initially quite expensive and their values continue to rise. Wine investment can be done on your own, but if you feel you need a bit of extra advice there are many organisations and specialists who can help you select the perfect wine.
Of all the regions, Bordeaux is probably the most popular with wine investors, and the en primeur sales are incredibly competitive. There are a number of vineyards (or chateaus) who are known for continually producing superior quality wines, such as Ch. Lafite, Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Ch. Margaux, Ch. Leoville Las Cases and Ch. Latour. If in doubt, check the 1855 Classification, which is in general a good indication of the quality of the vineyard in question.
Other popular regions for investment are Burgundy (Domaines Leroy, Henri Jayer, Roumier, Ponsot, Armand Rousseau, Leflaive, Meo Camuzet, Coche-Dury, and others), the Rhone valley (Chave, Beaucastel, Jaboulet and others), Italy (Solaia, Tignanello, Sassicaia), Australia (Penfold’s Grange) and California (Opus One, Dominus, Harlan Proprietary Red). Vintage port also makes a very good investment as it only gets better with age.
If you are unsure about where or when to make your investment, there are a number of ways you can get more information – for starters, there are a large number of fine wine clubs and organisations who are more than happy to have new members. Online auction sites and fine wine associations are also good indicators. If you want the decisions made for you, you can also invest in a fine wine fund or reserve.
Of all the regions, Bordeaux is probably the most popular with wine investors, and the en primeur sales are incredibly competitive. There are a number of vineyards (or chateaus) who are known for continually producing superior quality wines, such as Ch. Lafite, Ch. Mouton-Rothschild, Ch. Margaux, Ch. Leoville Las Cases and Ch. Latour. If in doubt, check the 1855 Classification, which is in general a good indication of the quality of the vineyard in question.
Other popular regions for investment are Burgundy (Domaines Leroy, Henri Jayer, Roumier, Ponsot, Armand Rousseau, Leflaive, Meo Camuzet, Coche-Dury, and others), the Rhone valley (Chave, Beaucastel, Jaboulet and others), Italy (Solaia, Tignanello, Sassicaia), Australia (Penfold’s Grange) and California (Opus One, Dominus, Harlan Proprietary Red). Vintage port also makes a very good investment as it only gets better with age.
If you are unsure about where or when to make your investment, there are a number of ways you can get more information – for starters, there are a large number of fine wine clubs and organisations who are more than happy to have new members. Online auction sites and fine wine associations are also good indicators. If you want the decisions made for you, you can also invest in a fine wine fund or reserve.