News — Auctions

iDealwine’s 2026 auction barometer confirms that Burgundy remains the leading region by value in its online sales, even as average prices for the region have retreated from earlier peaks.

A single bottle of 1886 La Tâche from the cellars of Bouchard Père & Fils sold for a staggering £325,000 at a Christie's auction in early December 2025, highlighting the market's insatiable appetite for wines with exceptional provenance and rarity.

While merchant confidence has declined across the fine wine industry, the confidence score among auction houses actually increased by 21.4% in 2025, signaling long-term conviction in collectable assets.

The ultra-elite Right Bank estates like Pétrus 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.