Investment in wines is not new. In fact those with expert knowledge of the best vintages and top chateaux of bordeaux have been exploiting this sector for hundred of years. Over the last quarter of a century Fine Wines have proved to be one of the most consistently stable, high yielding, low risk investments in the world.
When investing in Fine Wines you should rely on expert advice. We at Premier Cru, together with some of the world's leading experts in this field are able to offer you a complete service in the purchase, storage management and eventual sale of you Fine Wine Investment Portfolio.
Out of over 4000 chateaux in bordeaux, only the top 50 reach the standards we demand. For a quality investment the wine must be from the best vintage of the top chateaux. Records that go back over 250 years, show that Fine Wine has remained the steadiest form of investment in the world, generally unaffected by general elections, stock market fluctuations and interest rate changes. With our unique combination of expertise in Fine Wines, tax law, investment management and market requirements, we are able to structure 'individually tailored' personal investment portfolios.
18.73% COMPOUND AVERAGE ANNUM GROWTH

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£10,000 Invested in January 1990 - Value @ 1st July 2007 £169,845.00
The above graph is based on financial results from 1/1/1990 - 01/07/2007 as supplied by Micropal of Standard & Poors, and shows the best returns averaged from the 10 top producing life assurance companies. Assuming an Offer to Bid price at UK basic rate tax. Wine indices calculated using actual sale values achieved.
| |
Jan- 04 |
Jan- 05 |
Jan- 06 |
Jan- 07 |
Jul- 07 |
| MANAGED FINE WINE PORTFOLIO |
£68,959 |
£71,197 |
£89,760 |
£122,935 |
£169,845 |
| FT All Share Index |
£28,184 |
£31,075 |
£39,145 |
£45,694 |
£49,150 |
| Managed Unit Trust |
£22,519 |
£24,534 |
£29,480 |
£32,420 |
£33,975 |
| Managed Life Assurance Fund |
£19,403 |
£21,058 |
£24,517 |
£26,843 |
£28,116 |
| UK Building Society |
£16,104 |
£16,318 |
£16,566 |
£16,798 |
£16,948 |
| UK Retail Price Index |
£15,412 |
£15,985 |
£16,338 |
£16,927 |
£17,356 |
Telephone: 020 8905 4495 or 07000 FINEWINE
Portfolio
- Capital Investment Portfolio
- Income Portfolio
- Retirement Plan
- Monthly Savings Plan
- School Fees Plan
- Wedding/Engagement Portfolio
- Mortgage Repayment Portfolio
Capital investments start from £5000. There is no upper limit, subject only to availability. Additional investments can be as low as £1000 and can be invested at any time during the year.
Monthly Investment Plan: £5000 initial investment and £150 per month, and can be enhanced at any time.
Income Portfolio minimum investment of £10,000 |