“Burgundy in 2020 is what winemakers, wine lovers and wine investors will remember as one of the best vintages ever… ”
With low supply and higher demand than ever, Burgundy has never been hotter - and the rally isn’t showing any signs of stopping just yet. Burgundy holds the second-largest share of the global wine market with around 20%, and bottles from the region’s most renowned producers regularly top the lists of the world’s most expensive wines. With historically strong returns and world renown, Burgundy is an essential addition to any wine portfolio.
From January to October of 2022, Burgundy achieved returns of 29%*. And in Q3 alone, Wine-Searcher data reported 4.7%* returns.
CultX’s three standout Burgundy wines in Q3 2022:
1. Domaine Leroy, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, Aux Brulees, 2013 +31.00%*
2. Domaine Michel Niellon, Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, 2005 +10.80%*
3. Domaine Leroy, Vosne-Romanee, Aux Genaivrieres, 2011 +9.40%*
*Performance averaged across a selection of approximately 1700 wines from the region.
Source: Pricing from Wine Searcher, as of 1 Oct 2022.
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.
Domaine Tortochot
The Gevrey Chambertin producer has been making exceptional wine for the past 20 years and their bottles from the last five years have been especially notable collectors.
Charles Van Canneyt
A leader in the micro-négociant trend. Traditionally, Burgundy négociants did not own their own vineyards but purchased grapes from select growers to produce and market wines. Today, micro-négociants are leading the way in sourcing high-quality grapes to craft small quantities of exceptional wine - and Van Canneyt’s bottles are no exception.
Domaine Jean-Yves Bizot
Jean-Yves Bizot began making wine in the 1990s but truly came into his own in 2007, after adding an additional hectare to the 2.5-hectare Vosne-Romanée vineyard originally started by his grandfather. His unique wines offer compelling investment opportunities.
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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