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Read more about the article October 14th Auction Report
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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…

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Read more about the article The influence of yeast on wine aromas
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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…

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Read more about the article Organic wines gaining popularity in Europe
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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…

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Read more about the article September Auction Report
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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…

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Read more about the article iDealwine WineDex® indice on the rise since January 2015
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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…

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Read more about the article Online Auction closed 14th October
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Online Auction closed 14th October

Another exceptional auction has started on iDealwine with about 5,500 bottles with a particularly interesting choice from Burgundy and many mature vintages from prestigious appellations. Bids are opened until Wednesday 14th October. Burgundy is staring in this sale with 1,500 bottles: Emmanuel Rouget in particular with Echézeaux (2006, 2007, 2008), Nuits-Saint-Georges (1996, 2001, 2011, 2012), Vosne-romanée, Cros Parantoux (1995, 1996, 2007, 2008, 2011) and Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru les Beaux-Monts (1995, 2006, 2007, 2008). Wine connoisseurs will note Armand Rousseau, with its Chambertin and Chambertin Clos de Bèze. Domaine de la Romanée Conti is…

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Read more about the article Champagne | Sparkling at auction
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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

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Read more about the article Rare Veuve Clicquot cuvées on Auction
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Rare Veuve Clicquot cuvées on Auction

The current Online Auction closing on Wednesday 16th September displays a rare collection of 50 cuvée from Veuve Clicquot going back to 1975 vintage. All the bottles come from the cellar of a very fine wine collector from Champagne, particularly careful with the conditions of conservation of his wines. Although Veuve’s Clicquot generic Yellow Label will never be an auction’s blockbuster, the famous champagne house also produces a few truly exceptional cuvées from its premier and grand crus vineyards. Always dominated by Pinot Noir, the best vintages offer extremely complex and refined wines.…

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Read more about the article August Online Auction Report
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August Online Auction Report

Château Latour, Dujac, Châteauneuf du Pape and Vouvray top the August Online Auction The recent Online Auction that ended 29th August showed no respite of impressive results, even in the heart of summer! 550 buyers from around the world (25 countries) competed for lots. Despite the ups and downs of China's economy, Asia was not outdone, representing 8% of the buyers. The auction resulted in many price increases in all regions. In Bordeaux,where prices remain globallystable, Petrus continues to be one of the most demanded wines: +19% for the 1990 vintage (€3,200) and…

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Read more about the article iDealwine’s Foire aux Vins: discounts, choice & mature wines
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iDealwine’s Foire aux Vins: discounts, choice & mature wines

French wine lovers often associate the month of September with the traditional Foires aux Vins. The concept started centuries ago when wine merchants used to clear their stock to free some space for the arrival of the latest vintage. The concept became extremely popular over the years and always a great opportunity for customers. While keeping with its identity of selling a great diversity, haute couture and mature wines, iDealwine proposes a special selection with discounts ranging from 10 to 40%. September is the perfect moment for fine wine lovers to fill in…

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Read more about the article Rayas | Exceptional galaxy
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Rayas | Exceptional galaxy

Recent iDealwine online auctions featured one particular showstopper: Château Rayas, an impressive wine that has an almost mythical reputation. [embeddoc url="https://www.idealwine.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/10/2015-08-Rayas-iDealwine-The-Drinks-Business.pdf" viewer="google"] See Rayas wines 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: Beautiful auctions: the iconic Château Rayas Top 20 of Rhône wines A guide to the appellations of the South of Rhône

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Read more about the article July Online Auction Report
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July Online Auction Report

Magnums, double-magnums, jeroboams and imperials have been the main focus of attention in the last Online Auction that ended on the 8th of July. These generous formats benefit from a price premium compared to 75cl bottles. Bottling larger formats enables wineries to create a scarcity effect on wines that are not otherwise rare, as it is the case for large estates of Medoc. This effect is intensified by the quality of the vintage and the age of the bottle. In this first Online Auction of July, Château Mouton Rothschild perfectly illustrated this situation with…

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Read more about the article This year’s Top 50 wines over €1,000
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This year’s Top 50 wines over €1,000

The top wines sold at iDealwine’s Online Auctions during the first half of 2015 were unsurprisingly dominated by Bordeaux and Burgundy, particularly domaine Romanée-Conti, Petrus and Yquem. Of the Top 50 bottles sold for more than €1,000 since January 2015, Bordeaux and Burgundy occupies 47 seats, or 94% of the total – with 27 of the Top 50 wines from Bordeaux. These results support recent analysis of the most searched wines on iDealwine.com, where Bordeaux accounted for 92% of the Top 100 most searched wines. Burgundy came in second place, with 20 bottles…

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Read more about the article WineDex up nearly 8% for first half of 2015
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WineDex up nearly 8% for first half of 2015

Driven by the success of Burgundy wines, the iDealwine indices have recorded a growth rate of nearly 8% for the first half of 2015. During the last six months, buyers were particularly interested in top French wines, with the iDealwine iDealwine 100 indice appreciating by 7.92%. Several factors contributed to this good performance, but it can primarily be ascribed to the popularity of top Burgundy wines. These are traditionally more difficult to find than Bordeaux and available in minute quantities, with the top domaines of Côte de Nuits even more in demand due…

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Read more about the article iDealwine’s subsidiary IWA ranked #1 in France
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iDealwine’s subsidiary IWA ranked #1 in France

Recently released 2014 figures by the French Council of Auctioneers places International Wine Auction (IWA) – the subsidiary of iDealwine that handles the administration of our online auctions – as the number one for wine auctions in France. We have to confess (blushing slightly) that we are very proud to be officially recognised as the No. 1 French wine auction operator. We are especially proud of our team’s hard work over the last 15 years and the recognition by our ever increasing customer base. Over the last few days, the French Council of…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas
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Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Tapas week – Shrimp frittatas Serves 6 people Ingredients 250 g small, peeled raw prawns (shrimp) 200 g flour 1 tablespoon of fresh chopped parsley 3 sliced chives (two thirds of the white part and one…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Patatas Bravas (spicy potatoes)
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Tapas week – Patatas Bravas (spicy potatoes)

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine.   Tapas week – Patatas Bravas (spicy potatoes) Serves 4 people Ingredients 4 large potatoes, with firm flesh ½ onion 3 garlic cloves 2 cayenne peppers 1 teaspoon paprika 1 cup tomato pulp 1 teaspoon flour…

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Read more about the article London’s Imperial College wins Left Bank Bordeaux Cup
The winning team from Imperial College London, with Baron Eric de Rothschild, Emmanuel Cruse and members of the Commanderie du Bontemps.
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London’s Imperial College wins Left Bank Bordeaux Cup

The Imperial College London team emerged as victors at this year’s final of the prestigious Left Bank Bordeaux Cup tasting competition. The final of this competition, organised by the Commanderie du Bontemps, again took place at the renowned Château Lafite Rothschild, at an event that participants won’t soon forget. This competition is for young students of French and foreign universities and takes place over six months. The first selection phase for foreign teams began in January in New York and in the end, the competition brought together more than 50 students from eight…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Marinated anchovies
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Tapas week – Marinated anchovies

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Marinated anchovies Serves 8 people Ingredients 1 kg anchovies 6 - 8 tablespoons olive oil 50 g flour Salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 pinch saffron 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon ginger 25…

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Read more about the article Petrus | Wisdom in old age
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Petrus | Wisdom in old age

Buyers of Bordeaux are bypassing the more recent vintages in favour of more mature bottles to get their fine wine fix, according to online auction house iDealwine. [embeddoc url="https://www.idealwine.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2017/10/2015-07-Petrus-iDealwine-The-Drinks-Business.pdf" viewer="google"] See Petrus wines currently for 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: Is Petrus worth the price? Auction Report: Strong enthusiasm for Petrus, La Chapelle 1961 & top Champagne Top 20 of Bordeaux wines

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Read more about the article Evin Law: the final decision
Emmanuel Macron and Manuel Valls at the National Assembly.
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Evin Law: the final decision

On the 16th of June, the French Prime Minister and National Assembly officially added a new amendment to the Macron Law, which distinguishes information from advertising. This outcome has been hailed as a victory by the wine industry, even if the adopted definition is somewhat diminished from the initial version by Senator Gérard César. Here is a short chronological summary to conclude this debate about the Evin Law and its definition of advertising: The Evin Law – proposed by MP Claude Évin and passed in January 1991 – aims to tackle the issues…

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Read more about the article Tapas week – Tortilla Espanola
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Tapas week – Tortilla Espanola

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Tortilla Espanola Serves 3 people Ingredients 4 eggs ½ kilogram of potatoes, with firm flesh 1 medium onion Olive oil Salt Preparation Peel and wash the potatoes. Cut into fairly thin slices or dice finely. Cut…

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Tapas week – Pan Con Tomate

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Pan Con Tomate (Tomato on Toasted Bread) Ingredients 4 large slices of country bread (like the French-style Poilane bread) 4 very ripe tomatoes 3 garlic cloves Olive oil Salt Preparation Toast the bread slices in the…

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Tapas week – Cod Croquettes

Tapas are more than just a recipe, it's a way of life – known for being great summer starters. With summer in the air, we are having a tapas week at iDealwine! Keep an eye on the blog for a new, classic Spanish tapas recipe every day, to enjoy with a good rosé or chilled white wine. Cod Croquettes Serves 4 people Ingredients 200 g cod ½ bunch of chives 2 garlic cloves 100 g flour 1 litre of milk 3 eggs Breadcrumbs Olive oil Salt Parsley Preparation Chop chives, garlic and cod…

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Read more about the article Chambord vineyard resurrected after 500 years
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Chambord vineyard resurrected after 500 years

In June 2015, domaine Chambord began replanting the vineyards of King Francis I, 500 years after its introduction to the Loire Valley in 1519. The famous Château de Chambord is the largest of the Loire Valley châteaux and a Unesco World Heritage site. It was built for King Francis I in 1519 in the town bearing the same name – on the site of an old château of the counts of Blois and the village’s church – in order to affirm power and to serve as a hunting lodge. At the start of…

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Read more about the article A good year for Vinexpo
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A good year for Vinexpo

The 18th edition of Vinexpo took place in Bordeaux last week and is said to have been a great success, with visitor numbers more or less on par with 2013, while exhibitors are commending the quality of these visitors. From Sunday the 14th to Thursday the 18th of June the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre was the hub of this large-scale event. It was the first Vinexpo to be opened by the French president and attracted nearly 48,000 professionals from across the globe. Created in 1981 by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Bordeaux,…

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Read more about the article Vinexpo: Château Margaux unveils new cellar
Château Margaux © Mathieu Anglada
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Vinexpo: Château Margaux unveils new cellar

To coincide with this year’s Vinexpo and in celebration of its 200th vintage, Château Margaux launched its new facilities, designed by Lord Norman Foster. iDealwine’s deputy managing director, Angélique de Lencquesaing, was among the media and wine trade guests. Château Margaux recently unveiled its new cellar and underground library vault, with the type of reception to which only the greatest Bordeaux producers hold the secret. This project took more than three years under the supervision of the great architect, Norman Foster. Arriving at Château Margaux, one of the first things that strike you…

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Read more about the article Asia’s thirst for wine
An iDealwine tasting in Hong Kong at Hullett House for 25 of our customers.
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Asia’s thirst for wine

The days of wine being little more than a status symbol gift with which to impress colleagues and friends, may soon be over – there is a fresh new wind blowing through Asia, with a growing number of young and knowledgeable consumers enjoying a wider range of wines, more frequently. The Chinese may be known for their “Red Obsession” – overtaking France and Italy last year to become the number one consumer of red wine – but according to an article in Gambero Rosso, there is definitely room for something new. The article quoted…

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Read more about the article Christophe Delorme of La Mordorée dies at age 52
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Christophe Delorme of La Mordorée dies at age 52

Christophe Delorme, head of domaine La Mordorée (Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Tavel and Lirac), suddenly passed away on the 9th of June at the age of 52. Domaine La Mordorée (a reference to the particular colour of the woodcock, the emblem of the domaine) was created in the late 80s by Christophe Delorme, who traded his original profession in textiles for a life of vines and wine. His passion quickly revealed a particular focus on quality, both for vine growing and winemaking. Very soon the domaine was recognised as one of the great producers of the…

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Read more about the article Evin Law change: victory for the wine industry
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Evin Law change: victory for the wine industry

The amendment to the controversial Evin Law, suggested by Senator Gérard César for a clear distinction between advertising and information regarding wine in France, was adopted by the National Assembly last week. This amendment has been dubbed ‘incomprehensible’ by his opponents, but celebrated by his followers – so what does it really mean? The consideration by the National Assembly committee regarding the new Macron Law (Emmanuel Macron, minister for Economic Affairs) was validated on Thursday, 11th June, against the advice of the government. The amendment of Girondian Senator Gérard César (Republican, former UMP)…

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Read more about the article A taste of Provençal life
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A taste of Provençal life

The arrival of beautiful sunny days, blue skies and the first barbecues create an almost holiday-like atmosphere, and with it comes a desire for good rosé. Our Fixed-Price Sale offers a superb selection to choose from! Rosé has become a real phenomenon. In France, it represents nearly 30% of wine consumption. Unfortunately, lower prices often lead to a certain mediocrity in quality, which becomes more acceptable when you are relaxing in the sun or at the seaside… For this sale, however, we were particularly careful to select only the very best rosés (after…

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