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The History of LWIN: How a Common Language Changed the Wine Trade
In 2011, Liv-ex introduced LWIN, a universal identifier for wine & spirits. Learn why it was created to give the wine trade a common language
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This Week In Fine Wine: EU buyers take the lead; Lafite & Leroy top-traded overall
In this week’s Talking Trade, we look at the week’s key fine wine market trends. European buyers were the only segment to increase their purchasing…
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Liv-ex Burgundy Report 2026
Burgundy has overtaken Bordeaux as the most traded wine region by value, according to new analysis from Liv-ex.
Liv-ex is a one stop shop. The ability to access investment-grade wines in one place saves us an enormous amount of time on collections and logistics.Jamie Graham Brunswick Fine Wines
Liv-ex is a vital, nay irreplaceable, tool for the Fine Wine trade and for us at Clos Fine Wine, allowing us to analyse unbiased data and make critical decisions for our clients around the world.Dominic Brennan Clos Fine Wine
When buying on Liv-ex, you have guaranteed stock. We can offer more products to our clients than we have in our physical inventory.David Parker Benchmark Wine Group
Liv-ex doesn’t sell to collectors, so it’s no competition. Liv-ex’s commitment to the trade allows us to deal in complete confidence.Jamie Graham Brunswick Fine Wines
Liv-ex is a central player in determining the market value of wines. It provides a transparent and standardised measure of a wine’s market worth, offering buyers and sellers a reliable benchmark.Somm TV Magazine