What Happened In Fine Wine This Week: Burgundy leads as Haut-Brion 2005 and 2010 trade at key support levels
Burgundy is back on top. Accounting for 27.5% of traded value this week, it surpassed Bordeaux to lead the fine wine market. Read the latest…
Burgundy reclaimed the top spot in the fine wine market this week, accounting for 27.5% of traded value and overtaking Bordeaux. Demand was concentrated in high-value, scarce wines, with labels from Domaine d’Auvenay and Leroy among the most actively traded.
Bordeaux followed closely behind with a 26.5% share of trade. Two standout vintages of Château Haut-Brion, the 2005 and 2010, ranked among the market’s five most-traded wines by value. Their prominence comes as both vintages trade at key support levels, attracting buyers seeking opportunities in some of Bordeaux’s most acclaimed investment-grade wines.
Meanwhile, European buyers increased their activity, accounting for 39% of total market purchases during the week.
Burgundy edges ahead of Bordeaux
Burgundy’s strong performance was driven by demand for rare, collectable wines. Producers such as Domaine d’Auvenay and Leroy were particularly active, highlighting continued appetite for the region’s most sought-after labels despite broader market caution.
Bordeaux remained close behind and was led by Château Haut-Brion. Both the 2005 and 2010 vintages featured among the top-traded wines by value across the entire market, underlining sustained interest in mature First Growth-equivalent Bordeaux.
For collectors and investors, the two vintages are noteworthy. Widely regarded as benchmark years for Bordeaux, the Haut-Brion 2005 and Haut-Brion 2010 are currently trading around key support levels, making them closely watched by market participants assessing value in the secondary market.
Champagne slips, but buyer demand remains focused
Champagne accounted for 12.6% of traded value, down from 14.5% the previous week. US buyers were the dominant force in the region, responsible for 40% of Champagne trade by value.
Their activity centred on Bollinger, while European buyers showed a preference for Jacques Selosse, demonstrating a continued divide between established house demand and grower Champagne interest.
Italy gains momentum
Italian wines returned to prominence after a quieter period, with Tuscany and Piedmont together representing 12.0% of traded value.
While Sassicaia was Tuscany’s most-traded wine by value, Brunello di Montalcino producers took the spotlight overall. Biondi-Santi and Marroneto traded actively throughout the week, suggesting buyers are increasingly looking beyond the leading Super Tuscans towards other established Italian fine wine categories.
US wines record strong week
The United States was another notable mover. Its share of traded value more than doubled, rising from 4.9% last week to 11.1%.
Sine Qua Non emerged as the region’s leading traded producer, with demand coming from both European and Asian buyers. The performance highlights the increasingly global appeal of top-tier US fine wines as collectors continue to diversify beyond traditional European regions.
Market takeaway
This week’s trading points to a market increasingly focused on value opportunities within established blue-chip wines. While Burgundy led overall activity, attention in Bordeaux centred on Château Haut-Brion 2005 and 2010, two highly rated vintages trading at key support levels. Their appearance among the week’s top-traded wines suggests buyers are selectively returning to proven fine wine investment names as pricing stabilises across the market.
If you missed last week’s post, read here.
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