LIV-EX - MARKET UPDATE

Talking Trade: 13th May – 19th May

Trade by value and volume was down this week, but the Liv-ex Fine Wine 50 Index maintained its momentum. It is up 0.3% on week at 286.1 – its highest level since early March 2014. It has been an eventful week in the market with the 2015 En Primeur campaign markedly picking up pace.

Bordeaux trade share was up on week with the region achieving 71.5% of total trade by value. This is well above last week’s share, but still below the April average of 78.4%.

First Growth trade represented 28.4% of total trade. Lafite Rothschild and Mouton Rothschild were the most active, representing 32% and 31% of First Growth trade respectively.