The Liv-ex 1000 index – the broadest measure of the market – gained 0.3% in December to close on 245.22. This represents a 0.6% increase on 2014’s close of 243.75. The Bordeaux 500 Index gained 0.7% in December but fell 0.2% short of the previous year’s close of 238.53.
The Burgundy 150, Italy 100 and Champagne 50 indices each reached new highs in 2015. However, while Burgundy and the Rest of the World went on to close the year in positive territory – up 1.3% and 3.0% respectively – the Champagne 50 dipped slightly after its peak in January, ending 2015 down 0.7%.
The Bordeaux Legends 50 Index also made notable gains (2.4%) last year while the Rhone 100 continued to drift, down 3.1% in 2015.
