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"The Burgundy 2022 vintage stands out as one of the most delightful to taste en primeur. This unique vintage promises immediate pleasure and holds the promise of graceful ageing."
Investing in Burgundy wines is often seen as a highly attractive option due to their exceptional quality and limited production. Burgundy holds a significant share of the global fine wine market, representing around 26% of trades globally. This region's wines, particularly those from renowned domaines like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Leroy, are highly sought after by wine collectors and investors worldwide, often topping the lists of the world's most expensive wines.
Burgundy wines have demonstrated remarkable value appreciation. Wines from top producers such as Domaine Georges Roumier and Domaine Leroy have shown substantial returns, with some achieving over 70% growth in a single year. This impressive growth is driven by the scarcity and high demand for Burgundy wines.
Due to the small size of vineyards and strict production regulations, Burgundy wines are limited in production, contributing significantly to their investment appeal. This scarcity, combined with the wines' outstanding quality and the increasing global demand, often leads to significant price appreciation.
Burgundy wines offer substantial returns and portfolio diversification. Investors should consider market dynamics and the potential for volatility. Reputable data like that on CultX can help mitigate some of these risks by giving you visibility into the market and optimal times to buy and sell.
Cult Wines Burgundy Index returned -0.73% in January 2025 and +135.52% since inception in January 2014.
Our three standout Burgundy wines:
2020 Domaine Francois Raveneau, Chablis Premier Cru Montée de Tonnerre +50.10%*
2019 Emmanuel Rouget, Vosne-Romanee +45.70%*
2020 Domaines Leflaive, Macon, Verze Les Chenes +42.50%*
For such a geographically small region, there are a huge number of producers. With small yields and high demand, there are plenty of more speculative opportunities for investors to choose from.
These are the up-and-coming producers we’re watching closely right now.
Pierre Girardin
A rising star in Burgundy, Pierre Girardin excels with precise, elegant wines like Corton-Charlemagne and Meursault, showcasing his mastery in both Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
Henri Boillot
Known for exceptional white and red Burgundy wines, Henri Boillot's top offerings include Puligny-Montrachet and Volnay. Under Guillaume Boillot, these wines reflect the vineyard-specific expressions and meticulous craftsmanship.
Vincent Dancer
Vincent Dancer, a minimalist winemaker in Chassagne-Montrachet, produces highly acclaimed wines like Chassagne-Montrachet Premier Cru and Meursault. Under Theo Dancer, he focuses on purity and terroir-driven quality.
Sylvain Pataille
A champion of Marsannay, Sylvain Pataille is renowned for his organic wines, such as Marsannay Clos du Roy and Bourgogne Aligoté, which emphasise traditional methods and terroir-driven quality.
When you’re looking at investing in Burgundy, two of the most important factors to consider are brand and vintage.
Burgundy is home to many renowned superbrands, which can provide reliable returns; at the same time, there are up-and-coming and smaller negociants crafting exceptional products for significantly lower initial investments - and higher potential for appreciation.
In a balanced Burgundy portfolio, you’ll want to have bottles from both the established producers and well-regarded newcomers for the best chances of maximising your returns.
In terms of vintage, recent years have been regarded as particularly good for Burgundy. If you can secure a bottle from one of the superbrands, such as Romanee-Conti or Domaine Leroy, from a banner year like 2015, it’ll be incredible. These renowned producers are focused on using traditional techniques to bring out the best in their grapes and craft extremely limited quantities of wine that are nearly impossible for investors to secure.
At the same time, investors shouldn’t overlook the lesser-known producers - in good years, there’s already confidence in the vintage, so it’s worth looking beyond the best-known brands for new opportunities.
And even seemingly lesser vintages can present interesting opportunities for Burgundy investors. You could be able to pick up a bottle from a superbrand for a steal - and with consistent demand for these brands, it may provide attractive returns.
With CultX, you can enjoy access to Burgundy from iconic producers and up-and-coming producers alike. Choose the exact bottles you’d like to add to your portfolio, and track their performance directly from our app.
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*Source: Pricing data from Wine-Searcher. Research and analysis conducted by CultX and Cult Wines. The performance data covers the period from 30 June 2023 to 30 June 2024. All prices referenced are as of 30 June 2024. The wines included in this analysis have vintages ranging from 1975 to 2022.
*Liquidity Score Criteria: Only wines with a CultX Liquidity Score of 2 or more throughout the calculation period are included. These wines have had at least one offer for sale on the market during the 12-month period and are regularly traded. Wines with a CultX Liquidity Score of 1 are excluded, as these wines rarely trade, had no sale offers during the 12-month period, and market prices for these wines are much harder to calculate accurately.
