Futures fever: thirsty for high-quality Bordeaux, America led the world in buying 1995 futures
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Tremendous demand has driven up the prices of 1995 Bordeaux futures, and 18% to 20% of these were bought by US buyers, or about 300,000 cases. The 1995 vintage is excellent, and Ausone, L'Evangile, Margaux and Lafite Rothschild are among the top wines.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
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Frenzy for '96 Bordeaux futures in France
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Prices of first-growth Bordeaux futures for 1996 are almost twice as high as 1995s in some cases. Wines from Chateau Latour and Margaux could be as much as $200 a bottle in the US, and second growths could reach $100. demand is high for the 1996s.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1997
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Thirst for firsts: in London, the first-ever auction of futures yields astronomical prices for the big names in '95 Bordeaux
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Bidders at a Jul 11, 1996, Christie's auction paid top dollar for the best 1995 Bordeaux futures. A case of Chateau de Valandraud futures went for $3,074. Older Bordeaux vintages are usually sold at Christie's.
Publication Name: The Wine Spectator
Subject: Food and beverage industries
ISSN: 0193-497X
Year: 1996
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