Why are fine and vintage wines so expensive?
Fine wines are expensive because they are produced in limited quantities and produced in such a way that they will mature over a longer period. Price, as with many products is an issue of supply and demand and therefore the price will reflect this. Reputation and what’s “fashionable” to drink will also weigh heavily when determining price. Fine wines are usually produced with extreme care, designed to mature slowly and develop complexity, intensity and richness. However it is the person who drinks the wine that can cast the final judgement and as we all know, beauty is in the eye of the beholder. •What is a Grand Cru or Premier Grand Cru Classe? These are merely classifications, a way of grading the vineyard which it came from in regards to quality. Grand Cru can mean different things depending on the region but tend to give an indication on what the wine will taste like, vintage, vineyard or grape variety. •Why do you need to keep wine in a cellar? The wine cellar is the most importan
