Old wine is one of life's quieter pleasures, but buying it well takes a little knowledge. The two things that matter most are provenance — where the bottle has been — and storage, because heat and light age a wine far faster than time alone.
We focus on buying from quality auctions and private cellars where we prefer to know where a wine has been, and we keep everything under proper conditions — so you can buy an older vintage with far less guesswork.
What to check before you buy
Look at the fill level (ullage): for older bottles a level into the neck or top shoulder is reassuring. Check that the label and capsule look consistent with the wine's age, and that the seller can tell you where the bottle came from.
A wine with documented provenance and good storage is worth more than a slightly cheaper bottle of unknown history — the difference is whether it tastes alive in the glass.
Which regions age best
Bordeaux, red and white Burgundy, Barolo and the northern Rhône are the classic cellar regions. German Riesling ages beautifully too, often for decades.
If you are buying for a specific birth year or anniversary, tell us — we can point you to vintages that are drinking well right now.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I know an old wine is still good?
Provenance and storage are the best signals. A healthy fill level, proper cellar storage and — where we have it — a known history all point to a sound bottle. We check condition on everything we list and prefer wines whose history we can trace.
Should I decant old wine?
Often a gentle decant to separate the wine from any sediment helps, but very old, fragile wines can fade quickly once opened — pour and taste rather than letting them sit for hours.
Further reading
The legendary Bordeaux vintages since 2000A data-driven look at the five legendary Bordeaux vintages since 2000.More buying guides
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