Storage and delivery

Log into your BordeauXchange account and navigate to the 'Storage' section. Select the wines you wish to have delivered, choose your delivery option, and schedule your preferred delivery date. You'll receive tracking information and updates throughout the process.

Use the wine transfer request feature in your account to specify the wines and their current storage location. Our team will coordinate with the existing warehouse, handle all paperwork, and arrange professional transport to our LCB facilities. You'll be updated throughout the transfer process.

Condition reports are typically required when selling wines, transferring between accounts, or for insurance purposes. They provide professional assessment with high-definition photography and detailed documentation of each bottle's condition, provenance, and storage history.

Landing fees of £2.50 per case apply when wines first arrive at our warehouse facilities. This covers the professional receipt, inspection, photography, system entry, and allocation to your account. It's a one-time fee for each case when it enters our storage system, and includes your first 3 months of storage free.

We don't offer direct international delivery, but we can release wines for collection by your chosen international transporter at no cost. If you need recommendations for international wine shipping specialists, please contact our support team who can provide trusted options.

Each case of wine stored in bond has a Unit Identification Number (UID), these are essentially barcodes attached to every case of wine in the warehouse upon arrival to assign ownership and provide traceability. Each case of wine you purchase is assigned to your own unique storage account code. The UID number, along with other details, can be seen in the photographs we take of your wine for further assurance/clarity. You will receive an automated email whenever a wine is added or removed from your account.

LCB’s bonded warehouse facilities are designed to protect and preserve fine wine under optimal conditions. They maintain a constant temperature (typically around 12–14°C) and relative humidity of 65–75% to keep corks moist and prevent oxidation. Other meausres such as vibration and lighting are also controlled, ensuring wines age naturally without disruption. High-level security measures, including 24/7 CCTV, access controls, and alarm systems, provide added peace of mind.

“In Bond” refers to wines or spirits that have not yet had Duty or VAT applied. This allows a case or bottle of wine stored in an HMRC-approved bonded warehouse to be bought and sold multiple times without any of the owners having to pay taxes. For these reasons, wine bought and sold for investment purposes is almost exclusively traded In Bond.

In addition to the tax advantages, bonded warehouses provide optimal storage conditions for fine wine, ensuring it remains in pristine condition over the years. More importantly, all duty-deferred goods in the UK and EU are tracked through the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS). This system keeps a secure record of every movement of goods from the moment they enter the bond, greatly enhancing transparency and preventing fraud.

No, wines stored in bond can only be collected by HMRC-approved companies due to duty and VAT regulations. However, you’re welcome to arrange a visit the warehouse to view your wines by contacting us in advance.