“What is it with bubbles? The moment a bottle of wine gets six atmospheres of carbon dioxide squashed into it, the normal rules cease to apply. Nowhere is this more true than in Champagne. …Take vintage, for example. Wine is agriculture, and agriculture unfolds according to the rhythm of the seasons. This makes the vintage the main focus of interest for almost every wine producer – Lagrange to Grange, Harlan to Haut-Brion – around the world. …Until, that is, you get to Champagne. Over 90% of UK Champagne imports are vintage-free, the wines blended from the fruit of different seasons. ...“The decision to do a vintage is not influenced by business or money or marketing. We only make it when we believe the year is spectacular or good enough.” [Olivier Krug] … What about quality? Tasting every Krug vintage between 1981 and 1995 was, admittedly, a privilege. The mushroomy, velvety 1981 was deliciously unique, while all of the others were outstandingly concentrated, complex and allusive, with 1982 the most charmingly complete, and 1990 the longest and the most exotic (“a volcano” is all that the legendarily taciturn Henri Krug can be coaxed into saying about it).” – Andrew Jefford, Decanter
The very best vintage champagnes, including six vintages of Krug Brut Vintage, are now open for bidding on Marketplace. Please note that the suggested bid price is based on what Vinfolio would charge for this wine if we were selling it in our online wine store. This is merely a recommended price on which to base your bid; it does not guarantee that your bid will be accepted. You are not required to submit this as your bid price, though we do recommend you read the "Tips on placing a successful bid" located on the right side of this email.
To place a bid on a wine, simply click on the wine name below.
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Tips on placing a successful bid:
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Research current retail and auction price data at www.wineprices.com to determine a fair and realistic bid price. |
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Consider that the seller is charged a 15% to 20% commission, as well as shipping (if the wine is not in Vinfolio storage). |
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Note the location from which you'd like your wine to be sourced. Wine in Vinfolio storage can usually be fulfilled more quickly upon bid acceptance. |
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Make sure the quantity you are bidding on is actually available in the Marketplace. |
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Remember, sellers are not obligated to sell their wine, but placing a fair and realistic bid will improve your chances of success. |
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Sellers take advantage of:
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FREE in-bound shipping in October* |
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15% fees on ALL wine sold in the Marketplace through 12/31/09 |
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$6 per bottle minimum fee through 12/31/09 |
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