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 edges ahead of Bordeaux
Burgundy reclaimed the top spot in the fine wine market this week, accounting for 27.5% of traded value and overtaking Bordeaux. Burgundy’s strong performance was driven by demand for high value, rare wines. Producers such as Domaine d’Auvenay and Leroy were particularly active, highlighting continued appetite for the region’s sought-after labels despite broader market caution.
Bordeaux remained close behind and was led by Château Haut-Brion. The estate’s 2005 and 2010 vintages featured among the market’s top-traded wines by value, highlighting demand for two of Bordeaux’s most highly regarded modern vintages.
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 favoured Jacques Selosse, highlighting differing Champagne preferences across buyer groups.
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 remained Tuscany’s most-traded wine by value, Brunello producers such as Biondi-Santi and Marroneto were particularly active. The shift suggests buyers are broadening their focus beyond Italy’s most established Super Tuscans towards other benchmark names in the category.
US 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 highlighted continued demand for the market’s most established names. Burgundy reclaimed the top spot, driven by rare producers such as Domaine d’Auvenay and Leroy, while Château Haut-Brion’s 2005 and 2010 vintages featured among the week’s most-traded wines. In Italy, activity broadened beyond Sassicaia towards Brunello producers, while Champagne buying remained concentrated around leading names such as Bollinger and Jacques Selosse. Together, these trends suggest buyers remain selective, favouring proven producers and sought-after vintages in a cautious market.
If you missed last week’s post, read here.
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