- The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon from Screaming Eagle, owned by Super Bowl contender the LA Rams, topped this week’s most traded wines by value.
- The USA and the Rhône increased their weekly market share the most.
- Château d’Yquem 2015 is enjoying rising trade ahead of the 2019 vintage release.
This week’s most traded wines
From Chinese New Year to tariffs’ introductions, global events influence demand for fine wine. In the week of the Super Bowl LVI, taking place on Sunday 13th February, a wine from an estate owned by the contenders the Los Angeles Rams has met with increased demand. Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 topped this week’s most active, with a last trade at £37,600 per 12×75. Screaming Eagle has been the best-performing Californian estate in the past year, up 41.7%.
Following on from the record trades reported last week, Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 continued to trade actively. The Champagne last changed hands at £3,580 per 12×75.
From Bordeaux, Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion 2017 led the way, with a last trade at £860 per case, up 28.0% on its release price.
Although it did not feature in the top five, Château d’Yquem 2015 has also traded above its release price. The 2019 is expected to be offered later this month, casting the spotlight on already physical vintages.
Château d’Yquem 2015 trades on Liv-ex
Regional share this week
In line with the top traded wines, the USA increased its share of trade from 5.9% to 10.0%, led by Screaming Eagle. Burgundy, which featured with two wines in the top five, climbed to 23.7% but still remained just under its January average.
The Rhône saw an uptick in activity, taking 7.1% of the market, placing it above the ‘others’ and Tuscany. Domaine de la Janasse Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2018 was its most traded wine by both value and volume.
Weekly recap
The Liv-ex 1000 index closed January up 3.5%, driven by the Burgundy 150 sub-index, as examined on Monday.
The Liv-ex February Market Report was also published exclusively for members this week, containing Jane Anson’s Bordeaux 2019 scores, the best-performing wines from Champagne and Burgundy and extended analysis on the price gap between the First Growths and their second wines.
Members also received an update on the top-performing vintages from Château Calon-Ségur.
Liv-ex analysis is drawn from the world’s most comprehensive database of fine wine prices. The data reflects the real time activity of Liv-ex’s 560+ merchant members from across the globe. Together they represent the largest pool of liquidity in the world – currently £100m of bids and offers across 16,000 wines. Independent data, direct from the market.
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