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.

Name

Year

Origin

Region

Type

Grape

Bottle size

Quantity

Rating

Price

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. 
 
Diversification: 
This portfolio contains three different champagnes from the renowned house of Krug, and they come in various bottle sizes: 
- Vintage: 3 Jeroboam (3L) bottles from the 1998 vintage 
- Rosé Edition 26: 12 bottles (0.75L) 
- La Grande Cuvée: Edition 170, 24 bottles (0.75L) 
 
History and Tradition: 
Krug is a prestigious champagne house based in Reims, France. Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, it has a long and storied history of producing high-quality, premium champagnes. Krug is known for its commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication to producing exceptional champagne using traditional methods. 
 
Due to its commitment to quality and artisanal approach, Krug champagnes are generally positioned at the higher end of the market in terms of pricing. The house is also known for its attention to detail during the production process, including using small oak casks for fermentation and extended aging on lees to enhance complexity. 
 
Sparkling Wine with Potential: 
Krug champagnes are often lauded for their complexity, richness, and aging potential. They are known for their full-bodied and intense flavors, characterized by a combination of fruitiness, nuttiness, and brioche-like notes. Krug also places a strong emphasis on the expression of individuality and the uniqueness of each vintage, which contributes to their reputation for producing some of the finest champagnes in the world. 
 
Krug Champagne Types: 
Krug primarily focuses on producing Prestige Cuvée champagnes, which are blends of different vintages and grape varieties, carefully crafted to achieve a consistent and exceptional style. They do not produce a wide range of different types of champagne, but rather focus on their flagship offerings. Krug produces the following main champagnes: 
 
Krug Grande Cuvée: This is the signature champagne of the house, often referred to as the "Multi-Vintage." It's a blend of multiple vintages, grape varieties, and vineyard plots. Krug Grande Cuvée is known for its complexity, depth, and rich flavor profile. It represents the house's commitment to crafting a consistent and exceptional champagne year after year. 
 
Krug Vintage: Occasionally, when the vintage conditions are exceptional, Krug releases a vintage champagne. These champagnes are made from grapes harvested in a single outstanding year and are meant to showcase the unique character of that vintage. Krug's vintage champagnes still maintain the house's signature style of complexity and richness. 
 
Krug Rosé: Krug also produces a rosé champagne, which is an extension of their commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The Krug Rosé is crafted in limited quantities and is known for its elegance, depth, and complexity. It is made using a blend of still red wine and white wine, giving it its distinctive pink colour. 
 
Overall, Krug is celebrated for its consistent pursuit of excellence and its dedication to producing champagnes that stand out for their depth, character, and ability to age gracefully over time.

The price of €18,600 includes the Splint Invest platform fee and external maintenance costs of €2,600. €16,000 can be allocated to the bottle. 
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, 7 years storage, and insurance.

Variable Costs

London City Bond, Lancaster Road, Melksham, United Kingdom

30404 Krug Rosé & Champagne Portfolio

The last ten releases from the house of Krug have provided investors with an average annual value increase of 17.9% over the past 2 years. 
 
The Liv-Ex Champagne 50 Index has gained 70% in value over the last 5 years, highlighting the overall appreciation of champagne.

Return

Although champagne prices have slightly declined in 2023, further price increases are anticipated. This is due to the fact that the production volume will still not be able to meet the high demand in the future. 
 
Krug's production volume amounts to 600,000 bottles annually, while Dom Pérignon produces 2 million bottles.

Stability

The bottles contained in this portfolio have achieved an average annual value appreciation of 16% to 41% over the past two years.

Krug, Rosé & Champagne Portfolio

Krug is a prestigious champagne house based in Reims, France. Founded in 1843 by Joseph Krug, it boasts a long and significant history in the production of high-quality premium champagnes. 
 
Krug is renowned for its commitment to craftsmanship, attention to detail, and dedication to crafting exceptional champagne using traditional methods.

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.

Krug, Rosé & Champagne Portfolio

Asset's Life Cycle Details

Storage location

Asset ID

Token terms

Expert

Category

Status

Total number of Splints

Date of issuance (launch)

Issue price per Splint

Investment horizon in years

Time period for the divestment

Documents

Aurelio

Do you have questions?