Since 1992 we have built a network of leading brokers & stockists all over the world, who buy wines on behalf of clients. You will have the choice of two prices.

1. A spot price will be given if you need to sell your wines at short notice, and you would usually receive payment within 48 hours.
2. The best price can be achieved by broking your wines throughout the wine world through our network of stockists and private buyers. This type of sale will usually take 6-10 weeks.

If you wish to sell through an auction house, we will prepare the necessary paperwork and see to the technicalities. The auctioneer's commission is usually around 10% of the hammer price, however Premier Cru clients will only pay 8% and the proceeds should reach you 4-6 weeks after sale.

Please see Christie's details on the next page for a typical example.

There are many private cellar owners who regularly advertise for Fine Wines to purchase. If you wish to sell your wine privately we will provide all the necessary documentation.

Wines can be withdrawn for consumption at any time. You will however need to pay the VAT and Duty, again we will help prepare the paperwork. It is important to remember VAT is only charged on the original purchase price of the wine, regardless of its value.