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• Post published:11/09/2017

iDealwine WineDex® outperforms CAC40 at the end of summer

iDealwine iDealwine indice100 index has increased by 6.50% since January and outperformed the CAC40, which increased by 5.48% at the end of August 2017. This increase is due to an excellent performance of Burgundy wines. iDealwine’s indices are at the top since the beginning of the year. As a reminder, the iDealwine indices measure the price fluctuations of a selection of top Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône wines at auction. These indicators are calculated from the iDealwine auction price estimates, and each of the wines included in the indice iDealwine selection are declined in…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:10/09/2017

Top 20 of Burgundy wines

Our Tour de France of the most expensive wines is coming to an end. But we still haven’t spoken of Burgundy and its grands crus, although at auction, it represents 31% in volume and 46% in value. Our series of rankings ends on a grand final with one of the most fantasised regions during this first half-year: Burgundy, of course, the kingdom of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. As a reminder, in order to establish this first half-year ranking, we decided to keep only the most expensive wine of each property, auctioned on iDealwine.…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:07/09/2017

Top 20 of Champagne

Let's continue the regional rankings of grands crus sold at auction during the first half of 2017, with great champagnes. Within this TOP20 we only find vintage (and old) champagnes with renowned names. Our series of regional rankings is not far from being finished, but it was impossible to ignore champagnes. As a reminder, in order to establish this first half-year ranking, we decided to keep only the most expensive wine of each property, auctioned on iDealwine. Moreover, if the wine was sold in a magnum, its price is converted to its bottle…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:06/09/2017

Tips and tricks for successful wine auctions 

In a recent article, we explained 10 good reasons to bid on iDealwine. Now let’s turn to tips and tricks, you could find useful to succeed in bidding! Maximum bid function The advantage of online auctions versus physical ones is of course that that you don’t have to be physically present, but also that you can bid whenever you want to, especially on iDealwine with the maximum bid option. With this system, you can place a maximum bid at any time and thus avoid to connect in the last minutes of the closing.…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:05/09/2017

10 good reasons to bid on iDealwine

If you have never bought wine at auction, you may wonder what are the advantages compared to fixed-price sales. Discover here 10 good reasons to start bidding on iDealwine! An incredible choice With online auctions twice a month and thousands of great wines available, the choice on iDealwine is beyond compare! During the first half of 2017, 56,000 bottles were auctioned on iDealwine, this shows how vast the choice is. Find what’s hard to find On iDealwine, you will discover many treasures: absolute rarities, prestigious wines, available only on allowance or very old…

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• Post published:03/09/2017

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:01/09/2017

Top 20 of Bordeaux wines

Our regional ranking of grands crus sold at auction in the first half of 2017 would obviously not be complete without a focus on Bordeaux wines, a region that still accounts for more than 50% of sales on iDealwine, making it, therefore, the first region in terms of volume traded at auction. As a reminder, in order to establish this first half-year ranking, we decided to keep only the most expensive wine of each property, auctioned on iDealwine. Moreover, if the wine was sold in a magnum, its price is converted to its…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:31/08/2017

Top 20 of Jura-Savoie and Alsace wines

Vin Jaune (French for “yellow wines”), great terroirs or exceptional sweet wines: our Tour de France of regional rankings at auction continues with a trip to the vineyards from the East of France, a wine-growing area with very specific characteristics that make them, therefore, very interesting regions. As a reminder, in order to establish this first half-year ranking, we decided to keep only the most expensive wine of each property, auctioned on iDealwine. Moreover, if the wine was sold in a magnum, its price is converted to its bottle equivalent to allow a…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:30/08/2017

9th Davos of wine on the Lake Como in November

On the theme of the current great ecological evolutions, this ninth edition of Villa d'Este Wine Symposium will take place from 9th to 12th November on the banks of Lake Como. A brief overview of the program of these three days of high-level meetings and exchanges. Every year since 2009 François Mauss, founder of the European Grand Jury and renowned blogger, brings together the top of the crop from the wine world in the exceptional setting of Villa d'Este for three days of meetings, debates and tastings. An unmissable event, also called "Davos…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:29/08/2017

Château Rayas, iconic | Auction report

Both red and white wines from château Rayas have livened up the online auction, which ended on 16th August on iDealwine. Château Rayas occupies a special place in amateurs’ hearts and in the auction landscape. As we have been following the evolution of this mythical domain’s prices from Châteauneuf-du-Pape, for nearly 20 years, we have only very rarely seen them drop. The rarity, of course, and the difficulty of finding wines elsewhere than at the domain (or on iDealwine J) contribute to making Rayas one of the best blue chips among the great…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:24/08/2017

What is a long finish for a wine?

The tasting world can be hard to grasp, so here's our guide to talking about a wine's finish.

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:16/08/2017

Engel, Dujac, Vogüé, Burgundy at the top | Auction report

During July, the auction market was still wide awake! Buyers from all over the world fought for the best wines from Burgundy with continuous rising prices. Beautiful auctions on great Burgundy names During both auctions in July, once again, the famous Burgundy domains have had remarkable performances. Indeed, particularly during the sale that ended on 26th July, Engel, Dujac and Vogüé domains registered prices way above their iDealwine estimates. Domaine René Engel: Domaine René Engel (now called Domaine d’Eugénie since its purchase by François Pinault in 2006) is a vineyard of 7 hectares…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:08/08/2017

Top 20 of wines from Languedoc, Roussillon, Provence and Corsica

After Loire and Rhône rankings, let’s discover how the South of France is doing, with these wonderful wines full of sunshine!  A brief summary of the most expensive wines sold at auction during the first half of 2017 with the top 20 of Languedoc wines and of Roussillon, the top 15 of Provence, and the top 5 of Corsican wines. Languedoc As the region's leader, Domaine de la Grange des Pères now benefits from a worldwide catchment. Its owner, Laurent Vaillé, works according to biodynamic principles, without being certified. If the red cuvée…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:04/08/2017

Top 20 of Loire wines

Let's continue our Tour de France of the rankings of the most expensive wines sold at auction in the first half of 2017, with Loire wines. If the top of the podium is trusted by the regional stars, there are also very confidential and less famous domains. Loire wines are known to be worth their money. Even if prices remain reasonable, some domains saw them soar at auction, like the famous Clos Rougeard, but also other more confidential ones. If we rank the auctions recorded on iDealwine during the first six months of…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:31/07/2017

iDealwine Masterclass in London City

Last week, iDealwine organised in collaboration with HEC Wine Club UK, a masterclass in the City centre of London. About thirty guests, mainly from the Parisian Business School, attended this event, at the top in terms of wines and height. Little summary of the evening, to make you (re)live the moment. Enjoy! Ideal setting in the City of London After taking a lift to the 16th floor, we arrived in the offices of the law firm Browne Jacobson offices, offering a wonderful view on the City towers. As the sun goes down on…

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• Post published:30/07/2017

Guigal purchases Domaine de Nalys, in Châteauneuf-du-Pape 

As in any industry, transactions are usual for the wine sector. Guigal acquired Domaine de Nalys at the end of July. A new adventure for the family historically from northern Rhône which now turns towards the southern part, starting with a prestigious name: Châteauneuf-du-Pape. The wines from Châteauneuf-du-Pape are known worldwide and this may arouse certain interests. Consequence: at the end of July 2017, Guigal announced purchasing Domaine de Nalys from Groupama, which owned it since 1975. This acquisition enables Guigal, historically based in Ampuis, to conquer the South of the region, where it…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:27/07/2017

Jadot purchases a nice domain from Santenay

Louis Jadot, one of the great Burgundy producers, has just acquired the Domaine Prieur-Brunet, a vineyard of 18 hectares spread over prestigious appellations from Côte de Beaune:  great addition to Jadot, already present in nearly 130 appellations of Burgundy. The famous Louis Jadot house, anchored in Beaune, with a 225-hectare vineyard from Côte-d'Or, Mâconnais and Beaujolais, extends its wine portfolio in Santenay, by purchasing Prieur-Brunet. This family property was created in 1804 by Claude and Jean Prieur. It was still family owned until today, managed by Dominique Prieur and her son Guillaume, representing…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:27/07/2017

Top 20 of Rhône wines

During the first half of 2017, wines from the Rhône represented 13% of the volumes sold at auction on iDealwine. Here are the TOP 20 cuvées which have recorded the highest price rises since the beginning of the year. The Rhône is the first stop of this "Tour de France" of great domains. After an eclipse in the auction market, due partly to soaring prices on great Burgundy wines, Rhône wines are gradually regaining the front of the scenes. The WineDex® Rhône indices, fueled in particular by US demand, recorded an increase of…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:26/07/2017

The 50 most expensive lots and wines sold at auction – 1st half-year 2017

The French public auction regulation authority, the CVV (Conseil des ventes volontaires), has recently ranked iDealwine first French auction house. It is now time for us to reveal the 50 most expensive lots and bottles sold at auction. Brief description of this (very) positive report. Since 1st January, 14 auctions took place on iDealwine platform, with more than 56,000 bottles sold. During these six months, not only have Bordeaux and Burgundy concentrated the largest volume of auctions (68% of the lots sold), but they both literally won the highest bids, with Bordeaux in…

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• Post published:25/07/2017

May de Lencquesaing receives Lifetime Achievement Award from IWC

Honouring a career spanning over 40 years, May de Lencquesaing, ‘Grande Dame’ of Glenelly Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, shareholder of iDealwine and former owner of Pichon Longueville de Lalande, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s International Wine Challenge (IWC). The IWC Lifetime Achievement Award honours a person within the trade who has shown dedication and commitment, and has made a significant difference to the global wine industry. Now in its 34th year, the IWC is widely regarded as one of the world’s finest and most meticulously judged wine competitions. The…

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• Post published:20/07/2017

The gourmet union of Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate and Michelin

After Trump’s visit last week in Paris for Bastille Day, another hot French-American topic hits the headlines, this time in the wine business: the French Michelin Guide has taken over 40% of the capital of Robert Parker’s very famous American wine critic company, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (RPWA). Robert Parker long found it was regrettable that wine and gastronomy were dissociated by specialized critics. However, beginning of July, the purchase of 40% of RPWA’s capital by Michelin demonstrates that these two worlds are made to work together. As a reminder, the American critic…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:17/07/2017

Leroy cuvées, Europe and Asia fight over them | Auction report

The online auction on iDealwine, closed on 28th June, saw many wines from Domaine Leroy record significant price increases, reaching sometimes exorbitant levels. Domaine Leroy, from Côte-de-Nuits, regularly hits the headlines of our auction reports, with continuous rising prices for these sought-after wines around the world. Once again, during the iDealwine auction, which closed on 28th June, bottles vinified by the famous Lalou Bize-Leroy kindled the lust of French, British and Hong Kong enthusiasts, who didn’t hesitate to increase prices well above iDealwine’s estimates. Domaine Leroy, created in the late 1980s by the…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:15/07/2017

WineDex®: increase of 5,25% for iDealwine’s indices during 2017 first semester

iDealwine's iDealwine indices recorded moderate but steady growth in the first half of the year, with their increasing performance of 5.25% at the end of June 2017. Analysis. The iDealwine indices measure the price fluctuations of a selection of top Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône wines at auction. These indicators are calculated from the iDealwine auction price estimates, and each of the wines included in the iDealwine indiceselection are declined in the 10 most recent vintages available at auction (currently 2003-2012). Unsurprisingly, iDealwine indices recorded moderate growth during the first half of the year,…

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• Post published:13/07/2017

2017 first half: already more than 56,000 bottles auctioned on iDealwine

In a market still dominated by Bordeaux and Burgundy Grands Crus, iDealwine sold during this year’s first semester 56,020 bottles (i.e more than 23,000 lots) at auction. Sellers can rub their hands: over the entire period more than 90% of the bottles were sold. During the past months, fine trends have emerged, bringing a breath of fresh air in this sector traditionally amateur of renowned classic names. Between 1st January and 30th June 2017, the iDealwine platform saw more than 23,000 lots (23,679 more precisely) change hands during the 14 online auctions held…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:11/07/2017

The end of customs duties for European wine imports to Japan?

  The European Union and Japan signed a free trade agreement on Thursday 6th July, which includes the abolition of customs duties on French wine imports to Japan. A very promising agreement for the sector. Last Thursday at the Viticulture Congress, European Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan announced that "The European Union and Japan today signed a free trade agreement, which is extremely positive for our food sector. And more particularly for wines, which will be imported without tariffs ". This agreement will be effective from 2018 and is expected to save €145 million…

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• Post author:iDealwine
• Post published:10/07/2017

iDealwine secures its position as the leading French wine auction house

The French public auction regulation authority, the CVV (Conseil des ventes volontaires), has recently published its annual activity report for 2016. The wine auction market showed good growth (+12%) and for the 3rd consecutive year, iDealwine ranked first, accounting now for a quarter of total wine sales. A great recognition for our global platform, which gathers buyers from more than 55 countries. Wine auction, a healthy niche market The CVV just presented its activity report for 2016 auctions. After a very slight increase (+3%) in 2015, the "wine and spirits" category accelerated its…

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• Post published:07/07/2017

Sparkling wines: global trends and challenges

Since 2009, we can observe an increasing worldwide production of sparkling wines, with 24.1 million hectolitres produced in 2016. With 86% of the world production, Europe is from far the leader. Italy holds the first position (22%), followed closely by France (19%), Germany (15%), Spain (12%), Russia (10%) and the USA (6%). Although, more and more sparkling wines come from the New World, with an increased 30% volume over the past 7 years. Moreover, Italy and England have a growing production in 2016, conversely to France who is stable and Spain decreasing. 83%…

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• Post published:30/06/2017

Nightlife at Vinexpo

Vinexpo is an ideal place for professional meetings, although in the evening, Bordeaux and the neighbouring vineyards switch to a much more relaxed and festive mode, with receptions organised from the Haut-Medoc to Saint-Emilion. Here are a few of the highlights that iDealwine team could enjoy. Le Chapon Fin as appetiser In Bordeaux, Marie-Stéphane Malbec (from the PR company Lettres de Château) organised a dinner around several domains in the historical setting of iconic restaurant Le Chapon Fin, owned by Sylvie Cazes, also director of the Cité du Vin. Besides, the aromatic rosé…

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• Post published:28/06/2017

Vinexpo 2017: Bordeaux, irreplaceable setting for the wine sector

Vinexpo, the long established Bordeaux wine-and-spirit trade fair ended on 21st June on a successful note. iDealwine team represented by Cyrille Jomand, Angélique de Lencquesaing and Raphaël de Fonscolombe, covered the event with a packed schedule full of meetings and interesting exchanges. For the 19th edition, Bordeaux reaffirmed its position as the world capital for fine wines, gathering the main actors of the wine scene for four intense and exciting days. During this event, which takes place every other year in Bordeaux, the city, in all its finery, welcomes visitors from all over…

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• Post published:28/06/2017

Clos Rougeard has officially been purchased by the Bouygues brothers

Martin and Olivier Bouygues confirmed purchasing Clos Rougeard, a mythical domain from the Loire. This announcement was highly awaited, as the Revue du Vin de France reported negotiations beginning of January. A new chapter for French vineyard history. Vines that have never seen any inputs Clos Rougeard is an 11-hectare domain located in Chacé a few kilometers away from Saumur. Its reputation was built on the wonderful work accomplished by the Foucault brothers: Jean-Louis (also known as "Charly") and Bernard (aka "Nady"), the 8th generation of vine growers settled on this great Saumur-Champigny…

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• Post published:27/06/2017

Meursault Premier Cru Les Perrières booming | Auction report

The latest online auction on iDealwine which closed on 14th June, offered many Meursault Premier Cru Les Perrières from the most beautiful domains: Coche-Dury, Roulot, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Pierre Morey and Vincent Dancer. These bottles widely grab the attention of bidders around the world and some prices soar significantly. Most of the lucky bidders were French, American and from Hong Kong. It is important to say that this premier cru from Meursault is one of the greatest white wines from Burgundy, its climate is so qualitative and sought after that it is…

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