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How We Work

Three steps from request to delivery. Every stage designed to protect the provenance and condition of the wine.

Request
01

Request

Tell us what you are looking for, or browse our current listings. We source across private European collections, ex-château and ex-domaine stock, and private cellars. No request is too specific — if a wine was made, we can usually find it.

  • Browse our catalogue or submit an enquiry
  • Provide producer, appellation, vintage, format, and quantity
  • We confirm availability within 2 business days
  • No obligation at this stage
Inspect & Confirm
02

Inspect & Confirm

Every wine is inspected at source in Europe before we commit to shipping. Our European partners verify original packaging, fill level, colour, label and capsule integrity, and storage history. We photograph every case before it ships.

  • Original packaging — OWC, OCC, or château-branded carton
  • Wine level verified and photographed
  • Label and capsule condition assessed
  • Storage history verified and documented
  • You receive a full provenance report before payment
Ship
03

Ship

We ship directly from Europe to protect provenance. Wines are not transhipped through intermediary warehouses. Full insurance is included and we handle all customs documentation and clearance.

  • Sea freight: 16–20 weeks, temperature-controlled
  • Air freight: 4–6 weeks, always duty-paid on delivery
  • Full marine insurance included
  • Australian customs clearance handled by us
  • Delivery to your door or direct to our bonded warehouse

Available Now

Some wines skip the wait entirely.

Our Available Now wines are already held in our Australian bonded cellar, inspected and catalogued. Order before 2pm and your wine is dispatched within 2–3 business days.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

About our bonded storage and consignment services. If your question is not answered here, please get in touch.

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Buy Rare & Vintage Wine Online with Confidence

Whether you're searching for a rare Champagne, an investment-grade Bordeaux, an aged Burgundy, or a limited-release Italian vintage, Rare Vintage Wines connects collectors and wine enthusiasts with some of the world's most sought-after bottles. Every wine is carefully sourced from trusted European merchants and private collections, ensuring authenticity, provenance, and exceptional quality.

Unlike traditional wine retailers, we specialize in mature and hard-to-find wines that are often unavailable through local distributors. Each bottle undergoes a detailed provenance assessment, including label condition, fill level, capsule integrity, storage history, and overall presentation, so you can purchase with complete confidence.

Our collection spans the world's most prestigious wine regions, including Champagne, Bordeaux, Burgundy, Piedmont, Tuscany, Rioja, Napa Valley, and the Rhône Valley. Whether you're expanding a cellar, buying a memorable gift, celebrating a special occasion, or investing in collectible wines, our carefully curated inventory offers exceptional choices for every collector.