With over 260 years under its belt, Justerini & Brooks’ expertise in fine wines is legendary. It boasts a portfolio of over 3000 different vintages and holds upwards of £200 million of wines for its customers. Last week, oenophiles were treated to an exclusive tasting of standout vintages from J&B’s current portfolio at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong.
J&B’s Managing Director Chadwick Delaney was on hand to lead the tastings, which showcased a titillating variety of wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhone, Germany, Italy, Spain and more.
Wine enthusiasts will easily recognise the more famous French vineyards on display: Chateaux Margaux, Pichon Lalande, Chateau de Meursault, Rene Rostaing, etc. But Delaney also educated attendees on upcoming regions such as Piedmont, and relatively unknown (at least in Hong Kong circles) producers such as Bernhard Huber in Baden, Germany.
The latter is a perfect example of J&B’s ability to judge and select bottles with unique provenances for its clients. Bernhard Huber’s 2014 Bienenberg Spätburgunder Grosse Gewächs, one of the bottles selected for last week’s event, has seen prices increase by a staggering 300% in just one year.
So if you’re an aspiring collector or a seasoned wine investor looking to expand your private cellar, a gander at the Justerini & Brooks website or chat with one of its experts may be worth your while!
Text: Tenzing Thondup