The fine wine market is expected to grow 10% over the year, according to survey of wine professionals worldwide - but doubts remain as to the viability of en primeur.

The Fine Wine Market Outlook 2012, a survey of 120 wine merchants, auction houses and investment fund managers, has reported a largely upbeat view of the investment market for 2012, with only 12% of respondents expecting further significant price drops.......

Global economic woes dented sales of fine wines at auctions in Hong Kong, New York and London, but some lots fetched record prices or exceeded presale estimates.