Market Watch: Blue-Chip Burgundy Takes Center Stage

By | 18 January 2025

Opportunistic buyers are currently taking advantage of lower prices to restock their cellars with blue-chip Burgundy. This trend emerged over the past few months, as detailed in the Market Watch section of the January 2025 issue of Decanter magazine. The glossy pages report that well-known merchants, including Bordeaux Index, noted a recovery in trading volumes for high-end Burgundy wines, particularly from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) and Rousseau during the first nine months of the previous year.

Bordeaux Index remarked on the unique market dynamics for Burgundy, describing it as a specific sector where the interplay of supply and demand has distinct characteristics. The rarity of top Burgundy wines enhances their desirability, prompting buyers to seize the opportunity when prices are lower.

Reports from Matthew Hemming, Master of Wine and group wine director at Vinum Fine Wines, echoed this sentiment, indicating a rise in interest for Roumier and Rousseau wines. Despite the uptick, some analysts remain cautious about the immediate future. Liv-ex, a global wine trading marketplace, suggested that DRC prices may continue to decline amidst ongoing market challenges.

The 2023-vintage en primeur season is also underway, as merchants begin releasing their commentary on this year’s collection in the Decanter magazine’s Uncorked section. This month’s Market Watch features notable events and releases on the horizon, including the Naples Winter Wine Festival from January 24-26 and expected releases from DRC and Sassicaia in February 2025.

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