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🍾Uncork the latest insights into the 2024 Champagne market! 🥂 Dive into Cru Wine's comprehensive report to see what's bubbling up in the world of fine wines & spirits!

In light of The Economist's recent coverage on the booming Champagne market and the ground breaking Sotheby’s Champagne auction, which saw a record EUR1.35m in sales with an impressive 50% of the lots exceeding the high estimate, it's an opportune moment to re-evaluate Champagne's long-term potential. Our Senior Portfolio Manager Matthew Small examines the current market in detail in our 2024 Champagne Report. Examining the Liv-Ex Champagne 50 index, which monitors the performance of the most recent vintages of the 13 most actively traded Champagnes, presents nuanced picture. Currently trading at a 27% discount to its previous high in October 2022, the index has experienced a correction. Despite this, Champagne remains the highest-performing sub-index in the wine investment universe, with an impressive 40.8% return over 5 years. So, what's next for this effervescent beverage? Click the link below to find out more https://lnkd.in/eXca6v8r

Questions that pop up a lot! 🥂 ❓How long can you keep champagne in your private cellar? ➡️ Contrary to what many people think, champagne is a wine that can be stored for (many) years! There is a required minimum ageing period for champagne before it is being released onto the market: 15 months for a non-vintage champagne and 36 months for a vintage champagne. However, most Champagne Houses and Champagne Producers release their cuvées (much) later, in order for the tertiary aromas to develop. The cellar master decides when a champagne is ready to be marketed. For non-vintage champagnes, the rule of thumb is that they can be stored up to 3-4 years, if stored correctly. Great champagnes and vintage champagnes can even be kept for a (much) longer time, in general 5-15+ years, after they have been released. Ideally, the right storage conditions include a constant temperature (preferably between 10-15 degrees Celsius), a dedicated dark space free of odours and vibrations, as well as a higher humidity level. At My private Champagne Cellar, your champagne (and wine) bottles are stored under excellent conditions; in authentic Champagne caves, where they have been born and raised. Ready to taste your champagne? Let us know when and where you would like to have them delivered. We’ll take care of them in the meantime. Enjoy your weekend!🥂 #myprivatechampagnecellar #champagne #wine #winestorage #champagnestorage #champagnetasting #champagnecellar #winecellar #storageexperience #holiday #summerinchampagne #champagnetasting Christophe L. Karin Pohlmann #cellarsofchampagne Coteaux, Maisons et Caves de Champagne - Patrimoine Mondial de l'UNESCO ORDRE DES COTEAUX DE CHAMPAGNE Comité Champagne 📸 Emmanuel Goulet

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Ever wondered how to secure a vintage treasure without breaking the bank? The art of wine auctions is a thrilling dance between passion and precision. We at The Hidden Sea Wines invite you to join us in this eco-conscious journey. Here’s how to navigate these waters: ✔️Understand the value of wine ✔️Assess condition and origin ✔️Prepare to bid with strategy. Wine's value is determined not only by age but by stories of its journey and care. It's about cherishing every sip and where it comes from. The best treasures are often hidden beneath the surface. Winning isn't the end. Post-auction care is where you protect your treasure. Ensuring its quality remains as pristine as the sea. Our latest article offers more insights into mastering wine auctions. Click the links in the comments for access. What part of the wine auctions excites you the most? The hunt for hidden gems or the satisfaction of a well-managed collection? #WineAuction #EcoConscious #SustainableLiving #HiddenGems

"Armagnac: The Secret Bargain of the Spirit World" "The world of Armagnac was well and truly disrupted earlier this year by the arrival of a brand called Hogsworth that blends bourbon whiskey with brandy from Gascony," writes Henry Jeffreys in The Guardian. But beyond the disruption, he highlights something much deeper: "The idea behind Hogsworth does point to something interesting going on in the spirits world: mature whisky, be it single malt scotch or bourbon, can be extremely valuable." And what about Armagnac? As Jeffreys observes, "At the moment, Armagnac is the biggest bargain in spirits, so get hold of some before the bourbon bros finally wake up and start snaffling it all up." But Raj Peter Bhakta, founder of BHAKTA Spirits, recognized the immense value of Armagnac long before the rest of the world caught on. By acquiring aged Armagnac and building a brand around its timeless allure, he set the stage for this Gascon treasure to step into the spotlight.   Curious to know more about this underappreciated gem and why it’s being called the best deal in the spirits world? Read the full article and discover the story behind Armagnac’s quiet revolution. 🥃 #Armagnac #TheSpiritOfGascony #DiscoverTheBargain #BHAKTASpirits

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder... 😉 Recently A good friend of mine raised an exiting question about Champagne, which gave some food for thought. What is perceived to be the top 5 Champagnes worldwide? It is a difficult question and I believe, after contemplating, there is no right or wrong answer. It lies in a number of things, namely price, exclusivity or critic’s choices... However you could also go with a different approach. If to choose on what is exclusive and therefore expensive, some marketing comes into play. A great example is ‘Ace of Spades’! Jay-Z officially purchased Armand de Brignac in November 2014. Since the celebrity’s acquisition, the popularity of the brand has skyrocketed! The bottles do have the bling factor, however the quality of the champagne itself is under constant scrutiny. If size does matter its 30 liter Midas secured its place on the market as the one and only! The famous champagne houses have more funds to market their sparkly elixir, and thus are often perceived as ‘better’ champagnes. For me, consistency and complexity is key in tasting champagne. Since the drink itself means celebration, I would like to taste similarities in my new milestone’s and remember the old whenever we pop a bottle. I close my eyes, take the first sip.. and memories flow.. My personal top 5 is this: 1. Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000 or Krug in general 2. Ruinart ‘Blancs des Blancs’ 3. Bollinger La Grande Année 2007 4. Billecart-Salmon Rosé 5. Dom Perignon 1998 On my bucket list I have untried treasures: 1. Salon Champagne 1947 2. Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc de Blancs 2002 What is your Top 5 of Champagnes? 🥂 As John Maynard Keynes said: “My only regret in life is that I didn’t drink enough Champagne.” 🍾 #Champagne #Maynard #BlancdeBlancs #Krug #BollingerLaGrandeAnnée2007 #SalonChampagne1947 #Jay-Z #BestChampagne #love #passion #wine #winery #wineyard

Another sensational arrival at "Italian wine collector" Just arrived a DOM PERIGNON 1964!!! Dom Perignon Champagne is probably the best-known bubble in the world, named after the Benedictine monk intimately linked to the origins of Champagne itself. It was marketed in 1936 by Robert-Jean de Vogue with the idea of creating a luxury Champagne and, to do so, he enclosed the family Moet 1921 Reserve in the historic bottle. The first "real" Dom Perignon harvest will arrive in 1947. Today this historic Champagne is produced only with its own Grand Cru grapes and, to boast the label, must guarantee an aging potential of at least 30 years. From the olfactory approach, Dom Perignon is intense, with the typical minerality of the maison in the foreground accompanied by smoky nuances. The notes of the Chardonnay also slowly reveal themselves, pleasantly buttery: in short, it is immediately defined as a great Champagne, capable of enhancing the typicality of the label. Conceptually, Dom Pérignon only exists as a vintage. Dom Pérignon Vintage champagne is born from an extremely rigorous selection of the best terroirs of Champagne. Depending on the quality of the vintage, Dom Pérignon chooses to declare the vintage or not. In line with its ideals, Dom Pérignon Vintage champagne reveals itself after more than 8 years of processing and rest in the cellar. Dom Perignon Champagne is always very balanced between the finesse of the bubble, the roundness of the body and the richness of the taste, always noble and never over the top. A historically high-level Champagne, which never ceases to amaze despite the passing of the harvests. For any information or price list contact me privately

The factor of ageing in Fine wine 🍷 When it comes to vintage Champagne, age is the most influential factor on appreciation, certain highly anticipated releases do see immediate price increases. In general, values tend to remain steady for the first few years after release. Significant price growth starts to occur as secondary market availability begins to diminish, typically between five and ten years thereafter. Case study-6 :Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008 🍷 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne 2008 vintage released in autumn 2020 to critical acclaim. This resulted in an immediate 30% price jump from £535(R12 305) per 6 bottles to £700(R16 100) , and in 2022 had further increased to £1,150(R26 450)per 6 bottles.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐎𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐨𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐬, 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐲𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐬 Champagne Market Overview: Champagne Market Size Anticipated to Reach at a USD 11.49 Billion by 2032, CAGR of 5.50% by 2023 - 2032 #Champagne, which is frequently connected to festivities and extravagance, has solidified its position as a global emblem of refinement and decadence. Champagne continues to be the standard option for toasts and special occasions, whether they are large-scale events or little get-togethers. The champagne market, with its extensive history, fine craftsmanship, and unique appeal, is the epitome of elegance and opulence. The distinctive procedure of producing Champagne, a #sparklingwine from the Champagne region of France, sets it apart from other wines. This process includes secondary fermentation taking place in the bottle. Champagne has moved beyond its celebration-related connotations to become a lifestyle product that is preferred by customers looking for luxury and status. Key Players Champagne Laurent-Perrier CENTRE VINICOLE CHAMPAGNE N.FEUILLATTE Louis Vuitton Seattle Taittinger S.A. Pernod Ricard LANSON-BCC THIENOT BORDEAUX CHAMPAGNE INVESTISSEMENT Champagne Piper-Heidsieck, Pommery Champagne Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Read More @ https://lnkd.in/dySWiF-7