About Us
About wein-sammeln.de – My Passion for Bordeaux Wine
A passion that began in France
The first encounter with the world of wine
My name is Adrian Ehrenberg. My story with Bordeaux doesn't begin in an office. It begins at the dinner table. I owe my first encounter with the world of wine to a close friend. He sparked my early enthusiasm for fine wines and French culinary culture.
The year in Nantes
This passion truly ignited in 2012. At that time, I lived in Nantes for a while. There, I learned the language. I explored the region on my own. This is how interest turned into genuine fascination – for Bordeaux, its châteaux, and the stories behind each bottle.
From collecting passion to expert knowledge
Why old vintages fascinate me
Long before I started working on wein-sammeln.de, I collected Bordeaux wines myself. Initially out of pure passion, not as a business. What still fascinates me about old vintages: a decades-old bottle is more than just wine. It is a witness to a bygone era.
The launch of wein-sammeln.de
This combination of history, craftsmanship, and value convinced me. The private collection was to become more. At the end of 2023, wein-sammeln.de was founded – a specialized online shop for rare Bordeaux vintages. Since then, I have been personally responsible for selection, content, and provenance documentation.
My expertise: Depth over titles
No certificate, but years of experience
I am not a trained sommelier. I do not hold a wine certificate. I prefer to be open about that. Pretending to have a qualification I don't possess is out of the question for me. My expertise comes from something else: from years of intensive, independent engagement with Bordeaux wines.
My focus: the 1855 Classification
I continuously study the 1855 Classification in particular. I am also interested in the other Bordeaux classifications from Saint-Émilion, Graves, Sauternes, and Barsac. I delve into the history of the châteaux. I track differences between vintages and market developments. This self-taught, yet very thorough, engagement with the subject is the foundation for every bottle in our shop.
How the wines come to us
Acquisition via auction houses and private sellers
The origin of a decades-old wine determines its authenticity. It also determines its value. That's why we primarily source our bottles from established international auction houses like Christie's. We also use other reputable auction platforms. Occasionally, we purchase directly from private collectors and dealers.
Provenance documentation and data protection
For every bottle, we maintain detailed provenance documentation. This includes who we acquired it from. The date of receipt and the delivery route are also documented. We treat the personal data of third parties, such as previous private owners, as strictly confidential. This is done in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). General information about the origin, such as the auction house or the acquisition method, will gladly be shared upon request.
Professional storage
Controlled conditions in the wine cellar
Our wines are stored in an underground wine cellar. There, controlled conditions prevail: the right temperature, humidity, and darkness. This is exactly what decades-old Bordeaux wines need for their maturation and preservation. For security reasons, we intentionally keep the exact location confidential.
Secure and insured shipping
Every order is shipped insured. The packaging is shock-resistant polystyrene.
Who is responsible for wein-sammeln.de
My role at wein-sammeln.de
I am responsible for the content of wein-sammeln.de: the selection of wines, provenance research, blog articles, and direct contact with you as a collector or buyer. Bordeaux wine is not a random product for me. It is the topic that has accompanied me privately for over a decade.
What drives me
What drives me is not primarily business. It is the conviction that good Bordeaux wines deserve care. They should be passed on to the right collectors.
Contact
Do you have questions about a particular wine? Or about its origin, or our storage? Write to me directly. I will respond personally.