Negociant Point of View

The following videos are clips from an interview with Philippe Tapie, négociant from H.M.S. Selections in Bordeaux. The interview was conducted at Cheval Blanc in St-Emilion, Bordeaux. He has some great off the cuff remarks about where the wines all go once the Chateaux release them, as well as who has to bear the risk in off vintages.

Part One: The Risks of the Negociant



Part Two: Where is All the Wine?



Part Three: Current Demand for 2004



Part Four: The Game of Speculation


Part Five: The Struggling Chateaux



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