Time, knowledge, expertise and network
!
Setting-up a collection of
fine wines, cellaring them and enjoying them is not an easy matter, and unless
one has the time, knowledge, expertise and network, outsourcing to reputable
professionals may be the wisest solution.
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main issues to consider are :
ACCESS
No matter how much you’re ready to pay, the actual limit is what
you can actually get ! Supply is limited :
altogether the 6 First Classified Bordeaux Growths produce less than 1 million
bottles a year... and this quantity diminishes as the wine is consumed...
Demand for fine wines is increasing : they
represent a life-style to which more and more aspire.
The fine wines market is complex not only because of its sales and
distribution system but also because of the difficulty of assessing wine
quality (the terroir, producer, vintage, appellation, classification…).
STORAGE & QUALITY
Collecting fine wines needs specific care to preserve quality and
value:
optimal storage conditions
full replacement value
insurance cover
knowledge of a bottle’s
history to avoid fakes...
“I have known FICOFI for many years and have always been very impressed by the quality of the wines they propose. The quality of their sourcing (mainly ex-chateaux with direct allocations from the most sought-after chateaux and domains) is in line with the great job they do promoting the finest wines to a top quality audience. I also admire their ethics, apparent in all their services, with the top quality storage and optimal tasting conditions that these great wines deserve. They are some of the finest professionals I have met in my career.” John K. - Partner - London
