Frequently asked questions
Your wines, our expertise
Your cellar is much more than just a collection. Whether you want to acquire exceptional pieces, sell part of your cellar or renew your entire collection, Vins Rares Peter Thustrup can help you every step of the way with tailor-made expertise
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Do you have any questions about our approach? Discover the many answers below.
Vins Rares Peter Thustrup is part of the Legrand & Co group and has all the advantages of a large company with over a hundred years’ experience (stock, striking power, financial strength, etc.).
There is no particular, predefined time to sell wine. The best time is the one you choose for your own reasons (need for cash, changing tastes, too many wines for your storage capacity, for example).
Vins Rares Peter Thustrup has 35 years’ experience in buying and selling wines. Our expertise is diverse and we know young wines as well as still wines from all regions. Our quotations are based on the history of our customers and the prices of wines on our markets.
Our aim is to promote great wines. We therefore use our internal historical buying and selling database, market data and information from our competitors and/or partners to set fair prices that reflect the reality of the market.
As a wine merchant, we do a lot of work when it comes to quotations. Thanks to our in-house database and our extensive knowledge of the world of fine wines, we do our utmost to offer you the most accurate quotation possible.
We specialise in buying great mature wines, but we are open to all types of wine – as long as they meet our customers’ expectations. We particularly like to source “ready-to-drink” wines that have been stored by collectors or enthusiasts for several years and are at their peak.
Buying back a wine collection follows a very precise procedure that involves several stages: making contact, listing, valuation, expert appraisal, collection, payment and putting up for sale.
When it comes to resale, it is important to know that bottles of wine are taxed as movable property. If the value of the resale is less than €5,000, the capital gain will be tax-free. However, if the amount is more than €5,000, you can opt for flat-rate taxation.
This means that the sale price will be subject to a flat-rate tax of 6.5% of the sale price. You can also opt for capital gains tax. The capital gain will be taxed at 19% plus 15.5% social security contributions.
This solution benefits from a 5% allowance per year of ownership. After 22 years of ownership, it is tax-free.
Yes, it is risky to sell wine on the Internet. You need to be careful and take your time before taking any steps. Be vigilant and watch out for scams!
Our two major assets are our responsiveness and our purchasing flexibility. We agree to buy entire collections, even if some of the wines are not ‘interesting’. What’s more, sales are made quickly, with complete confidentiality, and you can be sure of being paid. Our prices are net and include services, i.e. without commission or service charges (transport, insurance).
Exceptional wines at the best prices
Do you own some grands crus or a valuable wine cellar?
Our experts can offer you a free appraisal and an immediate purchase, with logistical support and secure payment.
Benefit from tailor-made support to enhance the value of your collection with complete confidence.