Liv-ex 100 storms to record high

With all the excitement and hysteria surrounding Bordeaux 2009, we seem to have missed something of a landmark. The Liv-ex 100 has powered its way back to an all time high at the end of March, surpassing the July 2008 figure of 264.14. April’s figures show even more positive growth closing at 281.21, a rise of 6.1% for the month, an 18.6% rise for 2010 and a staggering 31.8% increase for the year.

Although all the talk is of 2009s, there appears to be no let up in demand for older vintages of classified growth claret. And who knows, the current trend for record release prices from the Place could have a further drag effect on landed vintages...

Bordeaux 2009 - Hew's Views

As the campaign gently unfolds we take a moment's pause to discuss pricing of those wines that have released, and consider what we can expect in the coming weeks.

Bordeaux 2009 – Ascension Day

It’s a public holiday in France, so no releases today, but the campaign must go on. This morning we offered Chateau Providence (£700), one of the most recent acquisitions in the JP Moueix portfolio. This is a spell-binding wine, which possesses enormous power and extraordinary complexity. Positioned right at the heart of the plateau in Pomerol, Providence has an exceptional terroir and is rapidly asserting its place amongst the top table of right bank Chateaux.

There were also two other exciting Pomerols released this week; Gazin (£545) and Certan de May (£700). Both are well reviewed by Robert Parker and are selling fast... Other notable releases so far have been Haut Marbuzet (£325), Clos des Quatre Vents (£285) and La Fleur de Gay (£720).

We don’t expect any releases tomorrow as the Bordelaise enjoy an extended weekend; however, next week could be busy. With just one full week before VINEXPO, surely some of the top Cru Bourgeois and lesser classified growths must make their move... we hope.

Bordeaux 2009 - Mouton Rothschild

An interview with Herve Beland at Mouton Rothschild in which he discusses their 2009, the quality, the price and the comparisons with other vintages.....