Buying a cellar

There are situations when it is worthwhile, or even essential, to dispose of some or all of your bottles of wine. What are these situations? How do you go about buying back bottles? We tell you all about it in this article dedicated to buying back wine

Why sell your cellar?

<a href=/vend-son-vin-rachat-cave.html>Selling your wine is no easy task, and many individuals and professionals want to sell their bottles of wine. Here are the most common reasons:

• To make a profit: buying and reselling bottles of wine is a great way to make a profit;
• To avoid a loss: if you've inherited a wine cellar or you've simply reached too large a volume, it's better to sell them than let them lose value. If your storage conditions are not appropriate or if the wines are in a downward phase;
• To meet a personal need: selling a wine cellar gives you quick access to cash, which can get you out of a financial bind, or enable you to finance a new project;
• To acquire new wines: your taste in wine has evolved and you want to convert your old wines into new ones that give you greater satisfaction.
• To renew your cellar;
• To take advantage of rising wine prices;

How do you go about buying a cellar?

Before you consider buying a wine cellar, it's vital to assess the value of your bottles, and there's no shortage of experts in the field. VinsGrandsCrus can provide you with a valuation of your cellar, and the process is very simple. First of all, you just need to send us a list of your bottles, along with a few details, such as :

• Their estate
• Vintage (year of the wine)
• Format
• The condition of the labels
• The condition of the corks/capsules
• Wine level
• Photographs (on a case-by-case basis, depending on the vintage)

You will then receive an estimate within 48 hours, with a fixed price that does not include any commission. Once both parties have validated the estimate, VinsGrandsCrus will pay you in cash when the bottles of wine are delivered or collected. Please note that when estimating the value of your wines, a multitude of factors will influence the price of your bottles of wine. You can find out more about wine prices on our "cote des vins " page.

Finally, other professionals in the field can help you buy back your cellar. Auctioneers, for example, can help, but unlike VinsGrandsCrus, this sector has selling costs that must be taken into account when buying back a cellar. In addition to the fees, you have the uncertainty of the sale and the time it will take for your wine to be sold. There is also the uncertainty of when you will receive your payment. If you'd like to find out more about auctions, feel free to read the article on wine estimation