- DRC 2016 active
- Domaine Leflaive 2018 released
- Bordeaux 2019 – From space
- Yearly Review – 2019 fine wine market
Trade by both value and volume held steady this week. The Liv-ex 50 – the First Growth index – drifted lower over the week as Sterling continued to strengthen into yesterday’s UK election. Burgundy’s share by value reached 26.2% just shy of record levels (29.7%), set in April this year. Bordeaux share fell again from 49.2% to 43.5%.
Italy (12.1%), USA (3.3%) and the Others category (6.0%) continue to add to their increasing annual regional share of trade value.
The most active wines this week were from Burgundy and Bordeaux, with the Super Tuscan, Solaia also making its presence felt. DRC, Romanee Conti 2016 (NM 98) and DRC, Richebourg 2016 (NM 95) both saw active trade while DRC Tache 2016 is currently in play with a tight 3.3% spread between buyer and seller. Other Burgundy wines to feature this week included the Grands Crus of Meo Camuzet, Rousseau, Leroy, Leflaive and Vogue.
Solaia 2008 took the second spot by both value and volume, with a last trade price of £1,620 per 12×75. Two other Super Tuscans, Ornellaia, 2009 and Masseto, 2010, fell just outside the top 5 trade share by value.
Neal Martin recently tasted Haut Brion 1989, calling it “one of the outstanding achievements of the decade” awarding it 100-points, saying, “it consistently flirts with perfection.” It traded at £19,500 per 12×75, down slightly on its previous level of £19,800.
Domaine Leflaive 2018 released
Famous white Burgundy producer Domaine Leflaive released their 2018 vintage in the UK. Domaine Leflaive placed 13th in the 2018 Power 100, a list of the most powerful fine wine brands in the secondary market. How 2018 compares to previous vintages, find out in our full release blog.
Bordeaux 2019 – From space
The team behind Saturnalia, at Ticinum Aerospace, automatically collect, aggregate and process data with the aim of providing accurate early wine quality predictions, scores and price trends. Liv-ex members have been given full access to this fascinating new view of Bordeaux. Find out what the eyes in the sky are telling us about Bordeaux 2019 here.
The fine wine market in 2019
2019 was a mixed year for the fine wine market and as a result, the Liv-ex indices, denominated in sterling, dipped. A comprehensive look at 2019 market headwinds and thoughts to the future are enclosed. Follow this link to claim your complimentary copy.
