The ultra-elite Right Bank estates like PĂ©trus and Cheval Blanc have generally demonstrated greater price stability and higher ceiling values compared to the larger volume Left Bank First Growths in recent auctions. This reflects a persistent collector focus on wines defined by extreme rarity and established luxury brand prestige.
Due to its tiny production volumes, PĂ©trus continues to hold its position among the world's most valuable individual wines, often commanding higher average prices than any single First Growth (Lafite, Latour, Margaux, Haut-Brion, Mouton Rothschild). The Bordeaux Legends 40 index, which tracks mature Right Bank icons, showed greater resilience during the recent market correction and helped lead the stabilization in Q3 2025. While the Left Bank First Growths remain the backbone of the market in terms of sheer trading volume (tracked by the recovering Liv-ex 50 Index), the Right Bank elite are benefiting from a flight to quality and scarcity among top-tier collectors. Demand for older, large-format bottles of names like Cheval Blanc has also shown strong price appreciation, reinforcing the value of rarity and provenance.
Why Collectors Should Care
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Rarity Premium: Wines with extremely low production (PĂ©trus, Le Pin) act as superior safe-haven assets, demonstrating higher floor prices and resilience in a downturn.
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Value in Right Bank: The top Right Bank wines offer a higher concentration of long-term value appreciation, although they are less liquid than the high-volume Left Bank wines.
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Classic Liquidity: The Left Bank First Growths remain essential for portfolio liquidity, as they are the most frequently traded investment-grade wines globally, despite the Right Bank holding the price crown.
Source: Liv-ex October Market Report 2025, 2025-10-27
Corroborating Sources: TradingGrapes (2025-10-27), Vinum Fine Wines (2025-10-14)
