Specialist in the trade of fine wines

a passion
FOR GREAT WINES
SINCE 1983

Founded in 1983 by Peter Thustrup, we specialise in the trade of exceptional wines, rare or unobtainable vintages.
Our vocation is to find, select and offer mature wines to professionals and collectors around the world. Experts in fine wines, we offer bottles from the greatest estates.

Of Swedish origin, Peter Thustrup was passionate about wine and a very experienced taster.
He has tasted and described over 56,000 wines.
He was behind many of the world’s leading wine tastings:
Dreamtasting in Stockholm, featuring all the Premiers Crus from 1929 to 1982, and vertical tastings of Pétrus (1945 to 1982) and Romanée-Conti (1929 to 2003) in France and Japan. Today, we are the heirs to this expertise and the ambassadors of these stories.

1983

Peter Thustrup founds Vins Rares.
He opened a shop in the heart of Paris and visited private cellars in search of old vintages.

2007

Vins Rares Peter Thustrup joins the Legrand & Co group, alongside Paris wine merchant Legrand Filles et Fils and Legrand & Associés, our Bordeaux trading company.

2009

Creation of a subsidiary in Hong Kong to develop sales in Asia.

2016

Opening of our Tokyo office and development of prestigious events for our clients.

OUR VALUES

REQUIREMENT

Our reason of being, we cultivate it as a founding pillar.

TRUST

Every day, between us and for you. We place trust at the heart of our dealings.

Passion

As true wine lovers, we love to pass on and share our passion.

Expertise

History, experience and knowledge represent a precious heritage that we use, enrich and share on a daily basis.

OUR JOB

RARE WINE MERCHANT

For more than 30 years, our organisation has enabled us to find great wines for ageing and ready-to-drink wines from different wine-growing regions in France and around the world. Over the years, we’ve built up an in-depth knowledge of the French and international markets, as well as personalised support for our customers.

BUY OUR WINES

Are you a wine merchant, wine shop, hotel, restaurant, importer or private individual? Vins Rares Peter Thustrup gives you access to the most prestigious estates and the experience of our international teams.

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Sell your wines

Would you like to sell all or part of your cellar? Our teams will give you a valuation of your cellar within 48 hours, so that you can sell it at the best price and with complete peace of mind.

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OUR STORAGE FACILITIES

THE ASSURANCE OF THE BEST PRESERVATION

Our wines are stored at Hillebrand. This partnership enables us to store our wines in optimum conditions and to meet all requests efficiently.

The condition of a bottle reveals its history.
That’s why every bottle entering our warehouse undergoes a meticulous check: caps, labels and levels…

Exceptional wines

Discover some of the treasures unearthed by our teams…

DOM PÉRIGNON
1966

Region -Champagne
Champagne

CHÂTEAU RAYAS
1999

Region – Rhône
Châteauneuf-du-Pape

CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION
1976

Region – Bordeaux
Premier Grand Cru Classé à Pessac-Léognan

PÉTRUS
1970

Region – Bordeaux
Grand Vin de Pomerol

CHÂTEAU MARGAUX
1959

Region – Bordeaux
Premier Grand Cru Classé à Margaux

CHÂTEAU LATOUR
1970

Region – Bordeaux
Premier Grand Cru Classé à Pauillac

Contact us

If you are a professional, don’t hesitate to contact us to find out how to work with us and benefit from our expertise.
If you are an individual and are planning to sell your cellar, or simply have a question about selling some of your wines, please contact us using the form below: