Logistics: Warehousing & Distribution

Coterie Vaults

Institutional-grade storage and custody for fine wine assets.
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Coterie Vaults is a purpose-built fine wine storage and logistics facility, providing secure custody, controlled maturation and distribution infrastructure for collectors, investors and trade partners.

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ABOUT COTERIE VAULTS

A purpose-built facility designed for the preservation and protection of fine wine.

Coterie Vaults was developed to address a fundamental requirement within the fine wine market: reliable, controlled and verifiable storage. Located in Great Blakenham and operational since 2023, the facility provides a dedicated environment for long-term wine maturation under tightly regulated conditions.

Maintaining a constant temperature of 12°C and 65% relative humidity, the warehouse ensures optimal ageing conditions across all stored inventory. Advanced monitoring systems, secure access controls and digital tracking infrastructure underpin the integrity of every asset held within the facility.

As part of the Coterie collection of companies, Coterie Vaults provides the physical foundation supporting investment platforms, merchants and lending activities, ensuring that storage, provenance and condition remain consistent across the Group.

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CUSTOMER PROFILE

Serving collectors, investors, and trade partners requiring secure and verifiable custody.

Coterie Vaults supports a diverse range of clients, from private collectors safeguarding long-term holdings to investment platforms and trade businesses requiring institutional-grade storage infrastructure.

For collectors, the facility provides assurance that assets are preserved under optimal conditions, with full visibility and confidence in provenance. For investors and platforms, it delivers the custody, compliance, and operational consistency required to support structured financial activity.

Trade partners benefit from integrated logistics and distribution capabilities, enabling efficient movement of stock across domestic and international markets while maintaining quality control.

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PLATFORM & INFRASTRUCTURE

Purpose-built design combining scale, control, and traceability.

Coterie Vaults has been engineered specifically for fine wine storage, with capacity for up to 7.5 million bottles within a 115,000 sq.ft facility. Its design prioritises both scale and precision, ensuring consistent environmental control across large volumes of inventory.

The facility incorporates advanced inventory tracking systems, including blockchain-backed verification, enabling transparent tracking of ownership, condition, and movement throughout the asset lifecycle. On-site inspection and photography capabilities further support condition reporting and asset verification.

Strategically located near the Port of Felixstowe, with efficient access to London and next-day delivery capabilities, the site supports both domestic distribution and international trade flows.

This combination of physical infrastructure, digital tracking, and logistical positioning establishes Coterie Vaults as a core operational platform within the Group.

Highlights

As Europe’s only purpose-built fine wine warehouse, Coterie Vaults is a secure sanctuary where every bottle receives the highest levels of care.

Coterie Vaults combines purpose-built infrastructure with advanced monitoring and logistics capabilities, delivering a controlled environment for the storage, movement, and protection of fine wine assets.

Unparalleled Capacity & Space

115,000 sq.ft facility capable of storing up to 7.5 million bottles.

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Precision-Controlled Environment

Maintained at 12°C and 65% relative humidity, ensuring optimal long-term maturation.

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Purpose-Built Design

Engineered specifically for fine wine, including dedicated security, inspection and condition reporting capabilities.

Advanced Tracking & Verification

Blockchain-backed tracking and monitoring systems ensure provenance and asset integrity.

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Strategic Location & Distribution

Proximity to Felixstowe port with efficient UK and international delivery capabilities.

“Coterie Vaults provides a state-of-the-art sanctuary for fine wine collections, designed from the ground up to deliver optimal preservation and security. Precision, control, and traceability are fundamental to preserving both quality and long-term financial integrity.”

Michael Saunders, Group CEO