Provenance
We benefit from strong relationships with the leading négociants of Bordeaux and as a consequence, enjoy favourable allocations from all the leading Chateaux. Consequently, the vast majority of our client reserves’ are purchased direct from the Châteaux, thus ensuring perfect and traceable provenance for every case of wine.
Storage
A serious investment cellar must be stored in bond and in an ideal atmospheric climate. ‘In Bond’ refers to wines which have not had the applicable excise duty paid and are held in a tax-free UK Customs and Excise registered warehouse.
Caring for your wine in the Perfect Environment
Z&B are determined to provide the best possible care for your wines. Our fine wine storage is provided by Vinothèque, Burton-Upon-Trent, UK and ‘Provenance in Bond’ St Hilaire, Bordeaux, France.
Full Replacement Insurance
All our client reserves’ are fully insured (to full replacement value) at both Vinothèque and ‘Provenance in Bond’ with Axa Art Insurance Co.
Temperature & Humidity
The temperature and humidity within Vinothèque are close to ideal. Insulation, air flow and natural light shuttering make certain that wines develop in a carefully controlled atmosphere. Constant monitoring ensures that all wines are matured in ideal conditions. Our Bordeaux facility is equipped with air conditioning that guarantees a constant temperature.
Security
Our Bordeaux facility is equipped externally with 14 infrared detectors activating cameras permanently linked to a security firm. Internally, the bond is secured by a volumetric detection system incorporating infrared barriers. . .
Vinothèque is physically secure and protected by a state of the art intruder alarm system. The heavy oak doors and significant ironmongery from yesteryear have been boosted by state-of-the-art CCTV cameras that monitor every angle and corner of the building, inside and out, extensively. A security company – the same firm that protects the major banks and high value businesses elsewhere in the area – has 24/7 security patrols, and there are, of course, all the usual security checks and monitors on all staff and visitors to and from the site.