Conceptualized in 2016 and fully launched in 2019, the 220L Wineglobe is found in many important sparkling, white and red cellars around the world. Created by Bordeaux based Famille Paetzold, in 2025 Wineglobe released the newest edition to their lineup: The 400L Wine Globe. Through client feedback and market testing, the goal of the 400L was to: Create an actual sphere that is more natural in shape and entirely made of borosilicate glass Decrease the price per L: 220L / 4,950 EURO vs. 400L / 5,950 EURO -  Easier handling via it's forklift friendly stand Easier cleaning via valve opening or 90 degree elbow Produced locally on site in Cadaujac Bordeaux, France Production The 400L Wineglobe is produced via a patented process involving two separate half spheres which are then fused together to make a complete sphere. The production is internalized at Famille Paetzold and is overlooked by the youngest of the Paetzold's; Paul. At the origin of the Wineglobe is gla

A world first in the food glass packaging industry and a major step towards decarbonizing the sector Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry. In the face of the climate emergency, Verallia has been committed for several years to decarbonizing its activities. Through a clear and robust CSR roadmap, the Group aims to reduce its emissions (scopes 1 and 2) by 46% by 2030 compared to 2019. As part of this strategy, the Group announced in 2021 the construction of its first 100% electric glass furnace with an investment of €57 million, marking a major milestone towards more sustainable production. A world first dedicated to the

Verallia inaugurates its first 100% electric furnace: a world first in the food glass packaging industry and a major step towards decarbonizing the sector Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry. Verallia, the European leader and third-largest glass packaging producer in the world, today inaugurated the first 100% electric furnace at its Cognac plant. This technological innovation, which reduces CO2 emissions by 60% compared to a traditional furnace, is part of the Group’s ambitious decarbonization strategy and marks a decisive step towards a more sustainable future for the glass industry. In the face of the

Afternoon Brief, September 7th

New Jersey Judge Upholds Retail Shipping Ban: Once again, the courts deem retail sales to be different than winery offerings...

Afternoon Brief, June 14th

Global Bulk Wine Trade Is Increasing in Value: It Grew by More Than €130 Million in 2022: It exceeded 2.67 billion euros, at an average price of 78 €/hl (+13.3%). The volume exported fell by 7.2% to 34.2 million hl (-2.64 million hl), in a year of great commercial uncertainty and high inflation, in which only the volume of sparkling wines increased...

Baghera/Wines Posts a Successful End to the Season

 “The Provenance” Sale – Bourgogne, Bordeaux | Mr Alberto Lee’s Swiss Collection Brings CHF 8.5 Million    The Flagship Lot in the Sale: A Collection of Six Henri Jayer – 2000 Magnums Sold for Nearly CHF 372,000 Geneva, December 6th 2021 – For its final sale of the season on Sunday December 5th at the […]

Baghera/Wines Presents Its Upcoming Live Sale: “The Provenance”

Or the art of caring about essentials: Lot 98 Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 2000 – Domaine Henri Jayer (6 Magnums per lot). Estimate: CHF 300,000 to 500,000 Geneva, October 12th 2021 – Never before has the provenance of wines been so relevant and decisive for any collector or informed wine lover. Against this background, Baghera/wines is proposing […]

A Joyful Return to the Auction Room at Baghera/Wines: ”Burgundy Fields Forever” Nets CHF 6.6 Million

A set of 12 bottles of Domaine Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanée Cros-Parantoux 1999 from Lydie’s personal collection sold for CHF 561,200 Auctioneer and Executive Director of Baghera/wines, Michael Ganne, selling lot 135 in the Burgundy Fields Forever sale by Baghera/wines BURGUNDY FIELDS FOREVER by Baghera/wines TOTAL: CHF 6,651,196/$7,206,570 /€ 6,073,872 Lots sold:  165| Lots on sale: 170 Sold […]