The burgundy bubble
Wednesday, 29 September 2021
Matthew Hayes charts the rise and rise of burgundy prices, which he describes as '0 to 60 in 15 years', from very personal experience. Above, a Sotheby's auctioneer does his bit.
Bordeaux has traditionally been the backbone of the secondary market, the market where wine is traded (as opposed to being drunk) and investment profits made. However, things look less of a monopoly today than they have in the past. According to Liv-ex, bordeaux’s share of the secondary market (as represented by wines offered and traded on their platform) has plummeted from 75% to 35%. Admittedly, the Bordelais’ figures have...
Become a member to view this article and thousands more!
Premium
- 15,428 featured articles
- 273,974 wine reviews
- Maps from The World Atlas of Wine, 8th edition (RRP £50)
- The Oxford Companion to Wine, 5th edition (RRP £50)
- Members’ forum
Monthly
Annually
£99
Save 10% with annual membership
Professional
- 15,428 featured articles
- 273,974 wine reviews
- Maps from The World Atlas of Wine, 8th edition (RRP £50)
- The Oxford Companion to Wine, 5th edition (RRP £50)
- Members’ forum
- Commercial use of our Tasting Notes
£199
per year