What Happened In Fine Wine This Week: Burgundy and Bordeaux go head-to-head supported by strong demand for First Growths
Chateau Margaux 2015, Domaine Leroy, Vosne-Romanee, Aux Genaivrieres 2017 and Carruades de Lafite 2022 were the top traded wines by value.
After a quieter week, activity on the fine wine exchange picked up, with all major buying geographies increasing their participation. Exchange data shows that Chateau Margaux 2015, Domaine Leroy Vosne‑Romanée Aux Genaivrières 2017 and Carruades de Lafite 2022 were among the top traded wines by value, with Bordeaux and Burgundy each accounting for around a third of total traded value.
Bordeaux holds a narrow lead
Bordeaux edged ahead with a 32.0% share of traded value, supported by strong demand for First Growths. Chateau Margaux and Chateau Lafite dominated activity, together accounting for over a third of the region’s trade. Haut-Brion and Mouton Rothschild also contributed meaningfully, although at lower volumes.
At a wine level, Chateau Margaux 2015 stood out as one of the most actively traded labels.
Burgundy keeps pace as top producers gain ground
Burgundy followed closely with a 31.5% share, with 2023 vintages leading both value and volume. Trading was concentrated among a small group of highly sought-after producers, including Domaine Leroy, Coche-Dury and Jean-Claude Ramonet, which moved ahead of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in terms of activity this week.
Champagne gains momentum
Champagne saw a notable increase in share, rising from 9.5% to 11.3% week-on-week. Dom Perignon accounted for a significant proportion of this activity, with its P2 2008 emerging as the top-traded wine by value. Prices around £4,200 per case indicate continued demand for prestige cuvées.
Italy and the US take a step back
In contrast, Italian regions lost ground. Tuscany’s share fell sharply, while Piedmont also declined, suggesting a shift in buyer attention rather than a drop in liquidity. That said, key brands such as Tignanello and Sassicaia remained active, accounting for around a third of Italian trade.
US wines held steady at 5.7% of the market. Screaming Eagle led the region by value, with its 2021 Sauvignon Blanc among the most traded wines overall.
UK buyers return to the market
One of the more notable shifts this week was the resurgence of UK buyers, alongside increased participation from other key geographies. After a subdued period, this broad-based uptick suggests improving confidence and renewed engagement across the fine wine market.
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