September 29, 2011
“Everyone needs some SWAG”
Against the current backdrop of underperforming equities and bonds, Joe Roseman, former economist at Moore Capital Management, argues that investors should prop up their portfolios with…
September 27, 2011
Guest blog: The Bartons buy another château
Liv-ex is opening the blog once again to Bordeaux grower and winemaker Gavin Quinney (@GavinQuinney). It has been a few…
September 22, 2011
Cheval Blanc starts to move
In 2007, Cheval Blanc attempted to reposition itself by releasing its 2006 vintage at a 48 per cent premium to…
September 20, 2011
DRC prices surge in Hong Kong
We recently reported on the blog that Lafite's performance at Christie's Finest and Rarest Wines auction in Hong Kong was relatively underwhelming. Burgundy's…
September 15, 2011
Chapelle de Mission joins the second-wine train
As readers of the blog will know, Asian demand for top Bordeaux brands has been a boon for the First Growths…
September 14, 2011
A case for Las Cases
Since the start of 2011, a surge in demand for the Super Seconds has propelled prices to new heights. Among the beneficiaries…
September 12, 2011
First Growth performance in the second and third quarters
The Liv-ex Claret Chip Index, which tracks the price movement of top-scoring First Growths, fell 1.16 per cent last week to 412.12….
September 9, 2011
From top Bordeaux to top Ningxia?
China's thirst for fine wine has long dominated the headlines. This week, however, the story took a new turn when it was announced…
September 9, 2011
Angelus: Putting the Right foot forward
In the September Cellar Watch Market Report (released this week) we noted that this month's major movers board comprises almost exclusively Right…
September 8, 2011
Lafite underperforms at HK auction
A collection of Lafite spanning 1981 to 2005 sold for HK$4.2 million (£336,000) at a Christie's auction in Hong Kong on Saturday….
Free report – How to digitally transform your wine business
Inside this report: How to make use of the “huge advantage” offered by automation.
Free report – Introduction to fine wine investment
This special report outlines how investing in fine wine works in practice and the key trends that have defined the market over the past 20 years.