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Fine Wine Market Insights and Analysis That You Can Trust

Liv-ex Market Intelligence is analysis of the fine wine market. It’s built on the industry’s most comprehensive pool of transactional data. It gives members the clarity, context, and confidence…

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In this environment, intuition and experience alone are no longer enough. To protect margins and stay ahead of changing demand, fine wine businesses need timely, unbiased intelligence. 

Access to these insights gives members a clear competitive advantage – by enabling them to see market shifts well before others they can maximise opportunity and minimise risk.

What is Liv‑ex Market Intelligence? 

Liv-ex Market Intelligence is analysis of the fine wine market. It’s built on the industry’s most comprehensive pool of transactional data. It gives members the clarity, context, and confidence to make informed commercial decisions, across buying, selling, pricing, and strategy. 

It is: 

• Timely: Highly responsive and where possible, forward-looking analysis 
• Detailed: Combining high‑frequency trading data with in‑depth regional analysis 
• Independent: Not swayed by any position, speculation or bias 
• Personalised: Custom reports tailored to your business activity 

How Market Intelligence Helps Fine Wine Businesses 

1. Understand the market you operate in  

1. Access the industry’s clearest view of fine wine dynamics, from real-time shifts to deep dives into regions and wines driving broader market trends. See what’s moving, where demand is shifting, and which wines are falling out of favour. 

2. Act early on emerging trends  

1. Spot demand up to six months before it’s reflected in list prices. Liv‑ex’s transactional data reveals real buying appetite before pricing changes appear publicly, giving you time to adjust strategy, stock, and pricing. 

3. Optimise your commercial performance  

1. Benchmark your own buying, selling, and stock list performance against the wider market. Understand where you are outperforming, and where margin opportunities are being missed. 

4. Empower your whole team  

1. Give your sales, buying, and leadership teams access to trustworthy data they can confidently share with customers and use equally in boardroom reporting as purchasing negotiations.

Why Independent Transaction Data Matters 

Liv-ex Market Intelligence reports on transactional exchange data; this is the genuine price a wine has been sold at and bought for on the Liv-ex exchange. To further contextualise, it also uses the Liv-ex Market Price, which is data gathered from listed prices that is cleaned, standardised and categorised by Liv-ex.  

Transactional exchange data is a leading indicator of market shifts. The graph below shows how changes in the Liv-ex bid:offer ratio precedes the mid price for Lafite. 

• Bid:offer ratio being the total value of bids against the total value of offers – or simply a measure of demand and supply 

• Mid price being the middle point between the highest bid and lowest offer – ie. the point at which a wine is most likely to transact

This is why members rely on Liv‑ex Market Intelligence to understand where the market is heading.  

What types of Market Intelligence do Liv-ex member receive? 

• Personalised Market Report: A tailored monthly report analysing the most important market movements alongside your own buying, selling, and stock list activity – helping you identify new opportunities and respond to risk 

• Extended Reports: Comprehensive research into global regional dynamics, supply‑demand trends, pricing behaviour, and brand positioning 

• Market Updates: In‑depth analysis of regions, producers, trade flows, and brand performance – vital for businesses embedding data‑driven decision making into buying and sales strategies 

• Release Analysis: Independent evaluation of new releases – quickly see whether a wine is attractively priced, how it compares to back vintages, and whether it represents a buying opportunity 

• Talking Trade: Weekly, high‑frequency updates showing which wines, regions, and trends are driving market activity in the moment – essential for spotting emerging demand early. 

“Liv-ex Market Intelligence is incredibly useful for tracking price evolution and assessing purchasing decisions. I sell wines on Liv-ex and regularly use the platform to check prices, but the Market Intelligence reports take it to the next level. They provide real support for my decision-making.”

Rodolphe de Noose, Ovinia

Ready to Stay Ahead of the Market? 

Liv‑ex Market Intelligence helps fine wine businesses anticipate shifts, protect margins, and make confident decisions. 

If you’d like to explore becoming a Liv‑ex member or would like to see examples of our latest reports, please reach out to our business development team. 

Liv-ex Reports

Talking Trade 30th of January: Asian buying picking up; US holding strong

Bordeaux pulled further into the lead, claiming 37.5% of traded value. The 2022 vintage was the top-traded by both value and volume

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• Bordeaux pulled further into the lead of the market, claiming 37.5% of traded value. Burgundy and the US followed in second and third place.
• Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Romanee-Conti 2022, Cos d’Estournel 2005 and Screaming Eagle 2023 were the top traded wines by value.
• Asian buying picked up this week, accounting for 18.5% of traded value.

Bordeaux pulled further into the lead, claiming 37.5% of traded value. The 2022 vintage was the top-traded by both value and volume, with Second and Fifth Growths trading more actively than Firsts.

Burgundy came in second with 23.3%, down from a strong close last week at 27.3%. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Georges Roumier and Armand Rousseau were the region’s top-traded producers.

The US held strong in third place with Screaming Eagle – both the not-yet-physical 2023 and back vintages – pulling its weight. Dominus and Sine Qua Non also took significant shares of the region’s trade.

Champagne’s share fell slightly to 9.6%. The recently released Dom Perignon P2 2008 held its position as the region’s top traded wine, though it fell short of the overall top five. It is trading consistently around £3,500 per 12×75, double the price of the regular 2008.

Tuscany and Piedmont remained consistent, but relatively subdued, together accounting for 10.4% of traded value. Tignanello pulled ahead of Sassicaia as the country’s top traded wine.

The Rhone’s share of trade rose from 1.5% to 2.5% this week, thanks largely to US buyers, who accounted for over 60% of the region’s trade.

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Liv-ex Integrates Jancis Robinson Critic Scores via New API 

The JancisRobinson.com API enables Liv‑ex members to automatically pull critics’ scores, tasting notes, reviewer names, review dates, and drinking windows for more than 195,000 wines…

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What the API Does 

The JancisRobinson.com API enables Liv‑ex members to automatically pull critics’ scores, tasting notes, reviewer names, review dates, and drinking windows for more than 195,000 wines directly into their internal systems. 

This empowers businesses to: 

• Display relevant JancisRobinson.com scores alongside wines on their website 

• Enhance buying decisions with richer critic and review data 

• Analyse drinking windows to support cellar planning and inventory management 

• Keep information accurate, consistent, and always up to date — without manual input 

The integration is designed to streamline how wine businesses access and manage critic data, reducing workload while improving data quality. 

How It Works

The API uses LWIN matching, the universal wine identification number, to seamlessly match each review to the correct wine in your database. 

LWIN assigns a unique code to wines, similar to ISBN used in books, to codify wine naming across systems and databases. LWIN eliminates ambiguity in wine naming, ensuring consistent matching even when abbreviations or local naming conventions vary. 

With JancisRobinson.com data connected to Liv‑ex’s market data in a single environment, members can assess quality, value, demand, pricing, and drinking potential more confidently, all in one place. 

Part of the Liv-ex Automation Suite

This launch expands the set of critic integrations already available to Liv‑ex members, including Vinous, Jane Anson and The Wine Independent. 

It also forms part of an increasingly powerful suite of automation tools designed to help wine businesses modernise operations, reduce manual work, and scale more efficiently. 

Beyond critic data, members can automate: 

• Trading 
• Display live Liv‑ex offers on your e‑commerce site without holding stock
• Automatically list your own wines on the Exchange 
• Increase visibility, boost sales, and trade around the clock 
• Pricing data 
• Bring global pricing data directly into your systems 
• Access market value, recent trades, and regional price comparisons 
• Make faster, more informed pricing and purchasing decisions 
• Product data 

• Enrich your website and internal records with standardised, accurate product information 
• Keep your catalogues consistent and clean, without manual updates 

Ready to Reduce Manual Work? 

Learn more about our automation offering, and how it can streamline your business, or fill out the form below to speak with our Business Development team. 

Liv-ex Reports

Talking Trade 23rd of January: California claims 14% of trade, led by Screaming Eagle 

The US had its strongest week in recent memory, accounting for 14.1% of trade. While Screaming Eagle led, Harlan, Opus One and Montelena all saw significant demand. 

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• Bordeaux took back its lead of the market, led by 2021 Bordeaux. Burgundy and the US followed in second and third place. 
• Screaming Eagle 2023, Figeac 2021 and Domaine de la Romanee-Conti, Echezeaux 2022 were the top-traded wines of the week by value. 
• Despite ongoing tariff threats, US buying remained consistent at 20%. 

Bordeaux led the market with a 31.2% share of traded value. The 2021s, now generally trading well below their ex-chateau release prices, took centre stage. The 2016s and 2019s followed.  

Following a strong close last week, Burgundy fell back into second place behind Bordeaux with a 27.2% share of the market. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti was the top-traded producer by far, accounting for over 10% of trade overall. Echezeaux and assortment cases changed hands most frequently. 

The US had its strongest week in recent memory, accounting for 14.1% of trade. While Screaming Eagle led, Harlan, Opus One and Montelena all saw significant demand. Though US buyers took a larger share of purchased value, Asian buyers bought more frequently than any other region.  

Champagne followed in third with a 10.1% share.  While the Grand Marques generally claim most of the region’s trade, Jacques Selosse came out on top this week with Millesime 2013 and Initial NV leading the producer to a 23% share.  

Tuscany reclaimed some of its ground after a weak close last week. San Guido was by far the top-traded producer, the 2020 and 2022 vintages of Sassicaia in the top positions by value.  

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Liv-ex Reports

The Fine Wine Market in 2025

Hear from Tom Burchfield, Head of Market Intelligence, and Alex Chisholm, Data Analyst, as they share their perspectives on what’s to come in fine wine…

Hear from Tom Burchfield, Head of Market Intelligence, and Alex Chisholm, Data Analyst, as they share their perspectives in this short video – exploring why there is cause for optimism in 2026.

For the complete picture, dive into the full report to understand the story behind the numbers and uncover actionable insights for the year ahead.

Liv-ex members received this report last year. Now you can download your exclusive copy of the Liv-ex Year In Review Report.

Liv-ex Podcasts

Inspired Money x Liv-ex Podcast: Exploring the Liv-ex Power 100 Report

In a recent episode of Inspired Money, Sophia Gilmour and Robbie Stevens joined host Andy Wang to delve into the new Liv-ex Power 100 Report

Exploring the Liv-ex Power 100 Report on Inspired Money

In a recent episode of Inspired Money, Market Analyst Sophia Gilmour and Head of Broking Robbie Stevens joined host Andy Wang to delve into the new Liv-ex Power 100 Report, which ranks the most influential fine wine brands in the secondary market.

Our experts shared key insights on market trends, standout brands, and the factors shaping today’s fine wine market landscape.

Listen to the full discussion here:

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Knight Frank x Liv-ex Podcast: What’s driving the uptick in the global fine wine market?

In a recent episode on Knight Frank podcast, Liv-ex Head of Market Intelligence, Tom Burchfield joins Liam Bailey.

In a recent episode of the Knight Frank podcast, Liv-ex Head of Market Intelligence, Tom Burchfield, joined Liam Bailey.

They unpack a challenging three-year period for the Liv-ex 100, why Tuscany has shown resilience, and what the recent rebound could mean for the end of the downturn.

Listen here:

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What’s Really Happening In The Fine Wine Market In Q1?

Our Market Intelligence team, led by Tom Burchfield, Head of Market Intelligence, and Sophia Gilmour, Market Analyst, offers an insider’s look at what’s ahead this…

Our Market Intelligence team, led by Tom Burchfield, Head of Market Intelligence, and Sophia Gilmour, Market Analyst, offers an insider’s look at what’s ahead this quarter.

They explore:

• What they are looking forward to this quarter in the market
• The exclusive insights and reports Liv-ex members can expect

This is your first glimpse of the intelligence driving smarter decisions across the market, helping our members stay ahead and make informed choices every step of the way.

Liv-ex Reports

Talking Trade 16th of January: Burgundy leads the market as UK trade hosts 2024 vintage tastings

Burgundy claimed 37.1% of traded value. Bordeaux followed in second place with 30.1%.

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• Burgundy claimed 37.1% of traded value. Bordeaux followed in second place with 30.1%.
• For the second week running, Haut Brion 1989 was the top-traded wine of the week by value. Roulot’s 2023 Meursault and DRC, La Tache 2022 came in second and third.
• UK buyers pulled ahead, claiming 43% of traded value.

With tastings of the 2024 vintage taking place in London this week, Burgundy led the market, accounting for 37.1% of traded value, over 70% of which was purchased by UK buyers. The 2022s were the top-traded by value, though the 2023s traded most frequently.

Bordeaux followed in second place. With the 1989 vintage again in the top spot, Haut-Brion was the region’s top-traded wine overall. Petrus followed, a single bottle of the 1966 changing hands alongside several recent vintages.

Champagne’s share fell from 12.2% to 8.9%. Higher value, rarer wines led the region, with Salon and Dom Perignon P2 amongst the top traded wines by value.

The Rhone had a decent week, holding a 5.1% share. Jean Louis Chave was the region’s top-traded producer by value, with the Hermitage Rouge and Blanc and Ermitage Cathelin all trading.

Italy pulled back this week, both Tuscany and Piedmont seeing their shares decline. Giacomo Conterno and Biondi-Santi were the region’s top traded producers, rising ahead of the Super Tuscans who typically claim the top spots.

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