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Liv-ex June Market Report released

By June 6, 2018Market Reports

Liv-ex May Market Report The Liv-ex June Market Report has been released.

Containing all the latest Liv-ex research and analysis, the full issue includes:

  • “Non-Primeur” in May
  • Major market movers – Bordeaux legends
  • Clerc Milon index continues rising
  • Neal Martin on Conseillante
  • Final thought: Finding value in back vintages

How to access the full report

If you’re a private collector, please log in or subscribe to Cellar Watch. If you’re a fine wine merchant or a member of Liv-ex, please contact your Account Manager or email [email protected] to discuss package options.

You can download page one – with charts and data – here, or read the text below:

“Non-Primeur” in May

Traditionally the month of May has been quieter for the secondary market, given that the attention of market participants tends to be devoted to selling En Primeur. However, the combination of a slower campaign and unattractive prices has led many back to their trading screens. May was the most active month on Liv-ex since June 2011 and activity represented a 38% increase in traded value on May of the previous year. Those struggling for ideas could consult this month’s Final Thought (page 4), which highlights the value to be found in back vintages.

Market activity was lifted by heavier Bordeaux trading which increased from 60% to 66% of total value as the First Growths increased their market share from 19% to 32%. Older vintages were in vogue as bids came in for wines such as Haut Brion 1989, this month’s most active wine, as well as Latour 1982. Prices of both wines rose steadily. Burgundy also had a strong month, increasing market share to 16% as wines from Vosne Romanée proved popular. Trading of wines from Italy and Champagne thinned out compared to April.

A stronger dollar brought some buying interest back from the Far East, helping all of Liv-ex’s indices to rise. The Liv-ex 1000 led the way with a gain of 1.2%, thanks in part to the Bordeaux Legends sub-index rising 3.4%. Both the Liv-ex Fine Wine 50 and the Liv-ex 100 gained 0.3% and 0.5% respectively.


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