Precision, Provenance, and Portfolios

Inside Rue Pinard’s Global Wine Empire

Our Mission

At Rue Pinard, fine wines and rare spirits are more than drinks — they are liquid heirlooms. Our mission is to preserve, protect, and elevate these treasures so every bottle fulfills its purpose: shared at the table, safeguarded in the cellar, or released back to market.

Our Values

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  Authenticity – Every bottle is chosen for its provenance, craftsmanship, and soul.
  
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  Care & Preservation – Each bottle is treated as a masterpiece, with precise control of temperature, light, handling, and documentation.
  
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  Personal Contact – No faceless platform: you work directly with us, collectors who share your passion.
  
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  Flexibility – Complete freedom to drink, collect, or sell — without lock-ins.
  
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  Bonded Storage – Security and freedom in one.
  

Bonded Storage: Protection and Freedom in One

Your bottles rest in climate-controlled, customs-supervised warehouses. While “in bond,” they remain free of VAT and excise duties, preserved in pristine, trade-ready condition.

Why this matters to you:

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  Perfect maturation and protection for the enthusiast.
  
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  Tax-efficient and liquid for the trader.
  
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  Secure onboarding and oversight for new collectors.
  

Bonded storage keeps your bottles safe, valuable, and ready — until the moment you decide.

Our History

Rue Pinard began in 2012, sparked by Bart Laming’s lifelong fascination with rare spirits after an unforgettable first sip of Cognac in 1985. His journey, from Armagnac to Burgundy and Macallan unicorns, found a counterpart in Hakan Karaca, strategist, whisky connoisseur, and logistics mastermind. Together, they grew Rue Pinard from boutique into a global destination where passion meets precision.

Our Team

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  Bart Laming – Founder / Collections & Client Relations
  
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  Hakan Karaca – Managing Partner / Operations & Vault
  

Milestones

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  2012 – Rue Pinard concieved
  
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  2015 – First international clients in Asia & the U.S.
  
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  2018 – Launch of Rue Pinard Vault
  
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  2020 – Proprietary auctions introduced
  
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  2023 – 5,000+ bottles under Vault management
  
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  2025 – €25M in rare bottles traded +20.000 wines listed
  

Partnerships

We collaborate with leading domaines, distilleries, private collectors, bonded warehouses, and international platforms such as Liv-ex — combining authentic sourcing with real-time valuations and global liquidity.

Our Locations

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  Rue Pinard B.V. – Prinsenbeek, Netherlands
  
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  Produvin LLC – Miami & New York, USA
  
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  Bonded Hubs – Bordeaux, London, Brussels, Hong Kong
  

Worldwide delivery or secure Vault storage — tailored to you.

What Our Clients Say

"Rue Pinard is the only place I both buy and trust to store — it feels like my private cellar, but with better risk management." — Marc K., Amsterdam

"In just 18 months, I’ve already taken profits twice on bottles that never left the Vault." — Sophie L., Singapore

"Bart and Hakan treat my collection like it’s their own. That’s rarer than any bottle." — Philippe D., Brussels