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What Makes Investment Grade Wine?

 

Throughout the Wine markets progression as an alternative asset class an important aspect of selection has always been prevalent, one must look at criteria when obtaining a wine for the purpose of Capital Growth.

 

The Chateau / Vineyard must produce finite quantities

Typically 200-20,000 cases

 

Proven track record of maturing in the bottle

When IGW move into their maturity window the prices start to spike

 

"Demand An existing and growing secondary market that out numbers supply."

A wine must have a maturity window and longevity

IGW are purposefully built to age and they’re often not as good to drink when they’re young as they are when mature

 

A consensus amongst Critics and experts as to quality

I.e. rated highly by reviewers and publications worldwide

 

History of financial performance

IGW must have a track record of price movement

 

A 'classic' therefore standout vintage

Defined by factors such as Weather Reports and Tastings