Category: Report

Our first quarterly report, analysing the trends that shaped the fine wine market in the beginning of the year, is now available to download. The report examines how the global situation has impacted fine wine’s performance and the regions, producers and wines to follow.

The fine wine market was keenly poised at the beginning of the year after a record-breaking 2021. This helped it brave the volatility that traditional assets failed to withhold. Fine wine indices continued to rise despite slowing GDP growth, high inflation and the turmoil brought by Russia’s war with Ukraine. Burgundy, in particular, delivered a standout performance following a successful 2020 En Primeur campaign. Bordeaux continued to lose trade share to other regions, while California and – in particular – Champagne attracted a new wave of investment interest.

The start of the year was all about bubbles. Champagne did not only dominate the list of wines on the rise, but the region took four out of the five spots of the most traded wines this quarter. Louis Roederer’s Cristal itself filled three of these.

Judging by the first quarter, 2022 is set to be an exciting year, abound with opportunities for fine wine. The ever-decreasing supply of the most sought-after wines is pushing up prices but also leading to a market expansion, as buyers seek value and (re)discover regions, new and old. The perceived stability of fine wine is providing protection in an environment of rising costs and inflation and is bringing more investors to the most delectable of markets.

WineCap’s independent market analysis showcases the value of portfolio diversification and the stability offered by fine wine. Download our brand new quarterly report for your summary of the past quarter in fine wine.

Our Bordeaux En Primeur 2020 Report is available to download. Discover our wine investment experts thoughts on 2020, a vintage that has widely been heralded by prominent wine critics as excellent and the third in a row of top Bordeaux vintages. Find out which Bordeaux sub-regions and producers they feel delivered top class wines that are worth seeking out. 

As with the two vintages that preceded it, conditions in 2020 favoured producers with multiple plots of different soil types due to the abundance of both sunshine and rainfall. Right Bank clay soils were better able to retain water and thus sustain the vines. 

Although Bordeaux En Primeur 2020 is undoubtedly a fantastic vintage, investors are advised to be selective and search for relative value rather than being led solely by critics’ scores. 

Through careful study and data analysis, WineCap provides insight into the wines that we feel present both value and opportunity for capital growth. With our bespoke, industry-leading graph and analysis tools we have concluded that the wines selected in this report are attractive prospects and that any carefully built investment portfolio should consider 2020 Bordeaux.

Click the button below to download our Bordeaux En Primeur Report. Do not hesitate to get in touch and speak to one of our wine investment advisors to reserve your allocations.

Fine wine offers you a sound and lucrative investment. While traditional investors have only fairly recently discovered the tremendous opportunities available with fine wine, collectors have known about its profit-making value for hundreds of years. Through the centuries, shrewd wine lovers have been selling part of their collections as a way of subsidising their consumption, leveraging the gains of a uniquely rarifying asset against their own cellars.

Granting easy access to this highly lucrative asset, WineCap offers extensive advice from a team of seasoned experts who can help with sourcing, storage and other crucial aspects to wine investment. With the benefit of our industry-leading technology, we can help you make the most of a bespoke portfolio and reach your investment goals. 

Acting as agents, we take care of sourcing your wine and organising its storage and insurance while you remain in complete control over your investment. Thanks to our links to the UK, you’ll benefit from the most developed secondary fine wine market there is. You’ll also enjoy access to the worldwide wholesale market via the London International Vintners Exchange known as Liv-ex, allowing you to secure a fast and fruitful sale once you’ve reached your investment goals. Lastly, we feature an unparalleled global reach while being tactically positioned in London, the fine wine market’s premier hub.

Click the button below to download our Fine Wine Investment Guide and learn more about our proven strategy for investment success. Do not hesitate to get in touch and speak to one of our wine investment advisors for further information and to reserve your allocations.

Champagne needs little introduction, even to those not typically involved with fine wine. It is everywhere – from restaurants and clubs to airport lounges and private cellars. Fit for every occasion, Champagne has developed an investment market in part thanks to its strong brand recognition. More approachable than other fine wines, the Champagne market has become one of the most liquid – an added benefit for investors. In fact, the region dominated the top-traded wines on the secondary market in 2023.

A decade ago, the region made up less than 3% of the fine wine investment market. Today, its trade share comfortably sits between 13% and 15%, making it a close contender to Burgundy (the second-     most-popular region after Bordeaux).

Pricing dynamics have also evolved during this time. From a relatively modest price performer, and one of the most affordable entry points into the wine investment market, Champagne has risen to new heights in recent years. As the ultimate fine wine ‘luxury’ asset, Champagne has shown remarkable resilience to economic crisis and relatively low volatility.

Our Champagne Report delves into the fundamentals of this fascinating region, including the development of its investment market, historic performance, recent expansion and key players.

Discover more about:

• Champagne’s investment performance
• Supply and demand dynamics
• Key Champagne houses and brands to watch

Do not hesitate to get in touch and speak to one of our wine investment advisors for further information and to reserve your allocations.

Our Bordeaux En Primeur 2018 Report is available to download. Find out what our wine investment experts thought of 2018, a vintage that promises long development times thanks to powerful tannic structures and acidity. Discover which Bordeaux sub-regions and producers we feel delivered top class wines that will perform well. 

2018 was defined by extremes of weather, with heavy rainfall earlier on followed by a hot, dry summer. Conditions favoured producers with multiple plots of different soil types that could handle both the sunshine and rainfall. Clay soils were better able to retain water and consequently sustain the vines throughout drier conditions.

Though 2018 is undoubtedly a fantastic vintage, investors are advised to be selective and search for relative value rather than being led solely by critics’ scores. 

Through careful study and data analysis, WineCap provides insight into the wines that we feel present both value and opportunity for capital growth. With our bespoke, industry-leading graph and analysis tools we have concluded that the wines selected in this report are attractive prospects and that any carefully built investment portfolio should consider 2018 Bordeaux.

Click the button below to download our Bordeaux En Primeur Report. Do not hesitate to get in touch and speak to one of our wine investment advisors to reserve your allocations.