Rare wine has fascinated investors for centuries. Lifelong experience in this field is of great importance. Investing in wine is very complex, but done right, it can prove to be a very lucrative business. Prices for rare wines have increased by over 100% in recent years. This demand is expected to increase even further as more wine lovers develop in the Asian region. The global wine market size was USD 364.25 billion in 2019 and is expected to reach USD 444.93 billion by 2027. During this forecast period, the CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) is 6.06%. 
 
Corked wine continues to mature after bottling and benefits from an additional price increase over time due to a higher intrinsic value. 
 
Putting a Rare Wine portfolio together is a journey that never really ends. However, what the right composition should look like is just the beginning. It is important to stay informed about the latest trends in order to make appropriate sales and additions to our selection. 
 
Key factors for wine as an investment: 
 
Region 
Choosing the right portfolio mix is similar to choosing on the stock market. We should avoid putting all our eggs in one basket and therefore diversify our portfolio across different wine regions. To this end, we should always keep a few classics from regions such as Piedmont, Tuscany, Bordeaux and Champagne in the portfolio. But it is also important to diversify not only across regions but also across countries and to include wines from Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and Austria, for example. 
 
Quality 
The first step towards success has been taken with the selection of wine regions for our portfolio. Now comes the main part of the research. Not every producer within these selected regions maintains the same quality standards. It is estimated that only 0.1% of the world's wine production reaches investment quality. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to select award-winning wines from top producers. 
 
Storage 
It is not enough to store carefully selected wines in an ordinary cellar if you expect serious returns. The importance of professional storage of wine is the key requirement to obtain world-renowned quality labels. Many auction houses won't even accept the wine if they feel that the storage requirements have not been met.

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Compensation for the tokenization of the assets, the maintenance as well as the further development of the application and the costs related to the research and maintenance of the expert network. 
 
External maintenance costs 
We are committed to providing the highest standards of storage, maintenance and insurance of your equipment on your behalf. The associated costs will be shared between the splint holders and included as an ongoing cost in relation to each asset. So if you own 1% of the wine bottles, your splint account will be charged 1% of the associated costs. Further details and breakdowns are listed in the factsheet for each investment. 
 
Exit fee 
When you sell an investment, you will be charged a flat fee of 2% of the transaction volume. This includes our expenses for sales on the secondary market, our costs for maintaining this market and our organisation of an asset sale at the end of the contract.

This is the first en primeur investment on the platform. With en primeur (subscription) wines, one invests in new wine that has not yet been bottled. However, the subscription wine is not traded in barrels, but bottles. Purchases of wine en primeur for investment purposes have similarities to the futures market: The wine is purchased before it reaches maturity, as the buyer has a price expectation for the wine in the future. 
 
The expectation of subscription investment in wine from Château Figeac can be summarised as follows: It is an emerging winery that has recently made large investments for a state-of-the-art wine cellar&nbsp;that will increase wine quality. As a result, the winery is considered a likely candidate for promotion to Grand Cru A class. Historically, such class advancements have had a positive impact on wine prices. Therefore, an en primeur investment here is extremely exciting. 
 
Château Figeac is a beautiful country estate on the gravel plateau of Saint Emilion with 40 hectares of vineyards diagonally opposite Cheval Blanc. The proximity to Cheval Blanc is definitely reflected in the wine - especially in great years. The former owner Thierry Manoncourt, who sadly passed away in 2010, himself even believed that his wine was the finest in the appellation. In any case, they are full-fruited, charming and harmonious, already pleasing in youth and usually ready to drink early.

The price of €19,050 includes the price of the asset, shipping, handling, 9 years of storage and insurance. €16,950 can be attributed to the bottles.

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London City Bond, Lancaster Road, Melksham, United Kingdom

20413 Figeac Subscription - 2021

Figeac has been working its way up to Premier Grand Cru Classe A classification for several years now - the investments in the entire chateau are expected to bear fruit in the 2022 Saint-Emillion classification. 
 
The reclassification would possibly increase the value of all vintages, as happened, for example, when Pavie and Angelus were upgraded in 2012.

Return

Château Figeac produces only about 10,000 cases p.a., which makes it difficult to acquire wine from the château. 
 
The former owner Thierry Manoncourt is considered the founder of the concept of second wine because of La Grange Neuve.

Stability

Wine from the Bordeaux subscription is still significantly younger than already marketed wines and therefore have a considerable potential for value appreciation!

Three reasons to invest

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	<li>Historic value growth between 5% and 20% p.a.</li>
	<li>Ranked at the top of various indices, such as the Liv-Ex Right Bank 100</li>
	<li>Advantageous purchase price of €201.78 with a market value of €207</li>
</ul>

En-Primeur: Château Figeac 2021

Château Figeac dates back to the second century, when a Gallo-Roman villa was built on the estate. 
 
Since then, the estate has undergone numerous evolutions and the owner family Manoncourt has been perfecting their craft for centuries.

Track Record

Liquid Grape was founded to passionately provide wine collectors with the most comprehensive service in the field of high quality fine wines. The company was founded on motivation, with experience and infectious enthusiasm for the world's finest wines, to provide a reliable and sophisticated service that does justice to rarities while offering a traditional natural product with a precious history the modern twist and innovation that links an enjoyable product with a fast-moving age.

Comprehensive wine know-how 
Liquid Grape offers the Fine Wine Solution for wine collectors who are looking for an uncomplicated solution for an enjoyable investment in wine by experts. 
 
Individual composition 
The experts of Liquid Grape compile a sensible and promising portfolio for their clients individually and obtain their wines from reputable sources, with direct purchase from the producer as far as possible and only with reliable provenance. The past development of comparable wines and vintages as well as personal preferences are taken into account.

Liquid Grape

The wine world is so complex, comprehensive and constantly changing. Every vintage is a new discovery - so you never stop learning about wine. 
 
After studying international wine business in Geisenheim, Annie Höger gained experience in the international fine wine business at Liv-Ex Ltd. the trade exchange for high-quality wines in London. Shortly afterwards, she started working as a fine wine consultant for the long-established wine merchant Carl Tesdorpf, a Hawesko AG company. 
 
To further deepen her wine knowledge, she completed the Diploma in Wines and Spirits, an international training course run by the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust, which adds detailed knowledge to her expertise in the field of wine and spirits. 
 
With Liquid Grape GmbH, Annie Höger wants to bring the world of fine wines closer to everyone interested in wine with the best possible service.

This is an investment opportunity where we have recalculated the expected performance given by the external expert (Liquid Grape) and have thus verified that a positive Return can be expected after deduction of all costs for storage and insurance. 
 
Furthermore, we have verified the existence, the professional storage and the insurance of the bottles.

En-Primeur: Château Figeac 2021

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