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. Over the past three decades, fine wine has demonstrated itself to be one of the top-performing assets, achieving a remarkable compound annual growth rate of 10%. 
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 was valued at USD 339.53 Billion in 2020 and is expected to reach USD 456.76 Billion by 2028. 
 
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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Splint Invest Platform Fee 
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.

⚠️New: We now provide you with the option to repurchase your splints at market value anytime. Please note that an additional processing fee will apply. The processing fee varies based on the volume, investment, and your holding duration. Use the contact form to initiate the process. 
 
Why invest in Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg? 
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (often abbreviated as DRC) is one of the most renowned and prestigious wineries in the world, located in the Burgundy region of France. They produce some of the finest and most sought-after wines, including the Richebourg. 
 
Historic Excellence 
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has a long and storied history dating back to the 13th century. It is known for consistently producing exceptional wines, making it one of the most iconic names in the world of winemaking. 
 
Richebourg 
Richebourg is one of the Grand Cru vineyards in the Vosne-Romanée appellation within the Burgundy region. It is highly regarded for producing red wines, particularly Pinot Noir, of extraordinary quality and character. The wines from Richebourg are known for their complexity, depth, and aging potential. 
 
Rarity and Demand 
Wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including Richebourg, are extremely limited in production, and their availability is quite scarce. This rarity, combined with the exceptional quality, makes them highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts. 
 
Monopole 
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is also known for its unique status as a "monopole" in certain vineyards. A monopole means that they have exclusive ownership and control over the entire vineyard, ensuring that the grapes used in their wines are of the highest quality and consistency. 
 
Aging Potential 
Wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including Richebourg, have the potential for long-term aging. They often require several years of cellaring to fully develop their complex flavors and aromas. These wines can age for decades, improving in quality over time. 
 
Pricing 
Due to their scarcity, quality, and reputation, wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are among the most expensive in the world. They can command astronomical prices in the fine wine market, especially as they age and become rarer. 
 
Collectibility 
Bottles from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including Richebourg, are highly collectible and are often considered prized possessions in wine collections.

The price of €27,300 includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of €4,650. €22,650 can be allocated to the bottles. 
Platform Fee Splint Invest: 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: Shipping, handling, 9 years storage, and insurance.

Variable Costs

London City Bond, Lancaster Road, Melksham, United Kingdom

30408 DRC Richebourg 2017

The reference vintage 2011 has shown a value increase of 171.3% in the last 5 years. 
 
The Burgundy 150 Index by Liv-Ex has gained 41% in value over the past 5 years. This underscores the appreciation in value of Burgundy wines in general.

Return

Wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including Richebourg, are produced in extremely limited quantities, and their availability is quite scarce. 
 
This rarity, combined with their exceptional quality, makes them highly sought after by collectors and wine enthusiasts.

Stability

A 6-bottle wooden case from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg 2017. The case is still originally sealed and contains sequentially numbered bottles.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Richebourg Grand Cru, 2017

The history of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti dates back centuries. 
 
The vineyard of Richebourg itself has a long history in Burgundy winemaking. The estate was founded in the 13th century, making it one of the oldest winemaking properties in Burgundy.

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 bottle.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Richebourg Grand Cru, 2017

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