When we asked our sommelier at Constance Le Prince Maurice which wine he would recommend for investment in 2015 we were surprised by his reply.
The Wine Cellar at Constance Le Prince Maurice
We were expecting the usual suspects, the Grand Crus of Bordeaux and Burgundy, which traditionally fill the cellars of investors, but instead our sommelier Jerome Carlier, said those in the know should be investing in the wines of the Northern Rhône Valley.
‘At the moment this appellation in France is booming,’ he told us. ‘It’s making some fantastic wines like Côtes Rôties, St Joseph, Crozes-Hermitage and Cornas. These wines have a great aging potential and the value compared to their price is very good.’
Côtes Rôtie
This is made up of a series of sloped terraces above the west bank of the Rhône south of Vienne. Most of the wine for investment here is made from the Syrah grape. Noteworthy producers ripe for investment include Marcel Guigal whose ‘La-la wines’, La Mouline, La Landonne and La Turque have become highly desirable.
St Joseph
Below Côtes Rôtie lies St Joseph a popular red and white appellation whose quality can vary widely, so if you’re looking for investment look out for names such as Jean-Louis Chave.
Fine wine at Constance Hotels and Resorts
Crozes-Hermitage
A great bargain in French wine terms the red and white wines from the flatter east bank of the Rhône can still be a fine investment. Look out for producers including Paul Jaboulet.
Cornas
A little further south the Cornas wines are often underappreciated because they require a little aging before reaching their potential as exciting reds from the Syrah grape. Look out for producers Auguste Clape, Jean-Luc Colombo and Durand.
Book a wine tasting with Jerome or one of our other sommeliers at Constance Le Prince Maurice via our online concierge service.
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1 Comment
U'Wine
November 2, 2015 at 2:19 pmVery good choice indeed, the Rhône Valley hosts some incredibly prestigious wines that are on the par with the Great Bordeaux. However, to invest in wine we also have (fortunately or not) to consider the potential resale of the wines. And, in that respect great names will always sell better…So Bordeaux is probably still to consider…