October 2015 – Le blog iDealwine

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Post published:25 October 2015

October 14th Auction Report

Nearly 600 buyers from over 30 countries in Europe, Asia and America have set their sights on the second auction of the month on iDealwine, closed on the 14th October 2015 Mature wines have been particularly demanded. In Bordeaux Petrus again lead the way with the 1988 to €1,480 an increase by 28% from its previous estimate. The mature wines of Château Margaux also demonstrated a strong demand: +49% for the 1990 vintage (€780), +20% for the 1982 (€672), the 2000 remaining stable at €720 and the 2009 starting to rise again at…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:11 October 2015

The influence of yeast on wine aromas

A recent study conducted by four researchers from Auckland University (NZ) demonstrates the evidence that regional microbial signature impacts the aromatics of a wine. A scientific approach that confirms a common understanding of the correlation between yeasts and terroir. What is a yeast? A yeast is a microscopic fungus consisting of single cells that enable wine to ferment. Yeasts are commonly used in bakery and have the function of “lifting” the bread. Saccharomyce cerevisiae is the name given to the yeast responsible for the alcoholic fermentation in grape juice. What is the role…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:11 October 2015

Organic wines gaining popularity in Europe

Ipsos and Sudvinbio1 conducted in July 2015 a study on European consumption and organic wines and have just released encouraging results and findings for this part of the wine industry. As part of a better public sensitivity for the environment and traceability, organic wines appear to offer an increasingly interesting option. Less than two months before the COP 212, this study on European consumption of organic wines3 is so timely. The results are very positive since the consumption of organic wines appears to consumers primarily as a response to environmental problems. The Swedish, champions in…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:11 October 2015

September Auction Report

The Online Auction that closed on 30 September saw buyers from around the world battle to get their hands on certain bottles. Prices soared with several rare bottles, especially Montrachet of Comtes Lafon, Cornas of Noël Verset and Arbois of Overnoy. Mature Bordeaux staring This Online Auction comprised a significant proportion of Bordeaux grands crus, although this tendency seems to decline over time, with buyers broadening the spectrum of their purchases. These wines represented 40% of the lots sold at this Online Auction. Château Mouton Rothschild confirmed its position as a star…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:11 October 2015

iDealwine WineDex® indice on the rise since January 2015

iDealwine indices continued their upward trend in September, registering an increase of 9.55% since the beginning of the year. The wines of Bordeaux and Burgundy have pulled up the performance of this fine wine auctions’ indice, while the wines of the Rhône remained stable. The iDealwine indices enroll in an uptrend since the beginning of the year, eventhough the curve has inflected in recent months. Bordeaux wines are rising again after a virtually stable year. The regional index rose by 0.47% in September. Among the vintages represented in the index basket, the…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:5 October 2015

Champagne | Sparkling at auction

In the first online auction of September, iDealwine displayed a great collection of Champagne, and could observe a strong demand arising from all around the world with prices increasing particularly for old vintages and grande cuvées. [embeddoc url="https://www.idealwine.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/10/2015-10-Champagne-iDealwine-The-Drinks-Business.pdf" viewer="google"] See Champagne currently on sale See all wines currently on sale Register here to access auctions and fixed-price sales Receive a free estimate of your cellar Read further on iDealwine Le Blog: Top 20 of Champagne Sparkling wines: global trends and challenges Pol Roger, the excellence of champagnes since 1849