Category: <span>Hot news & trends</span>

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:8 August 2017

Top 20 of wines from Languedoc, Roussillon, Provence and Corsica

After Loire and Rhône rankings, let’s discover how the South of France is doing, with these wonderful wines full of sunshine! A brief summary of the most expensive wines sold at auction during the first half of 2017 with the top 20 of Languedoc wines and of Roussillon, the top 15 of Provence, and the top 5 of Corsican wines. Languedoc As the region's leader, Domaine de la Grange des Pères now benefits from a worldwide catchment. Its owner, Laurent Vaillé, works according to biodynamic principles, without being certified. If the red cuvée…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:4 August 2017

Top 20 of Loire wines

Let's continue our Tour de France of the rankings of the most expensive wines sold at auction in the first half of 2017, with Loire wines. If the top of the podium is trusted by the regional stars, there are also very confidential and less famous domains. Loire wines are known to be worth their money. Even if prices remain reasonable, some domains saw them soar at auction, like the famous Clos Rougeard, but also other more confidential ones. If we rank the auctions recorded on iDealwine during the first six months of…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:27 July 2017

Top 20 of Rhône wines

During the first half of 2017, wines from the Rhône represented 13% of the volumes sold at auction on iDealwine. Here are the TOP 20 cuvées which have recorded the highest price rises since the beginning of the year. The Rhône is the first stop of this "Tour de France" of great domains. After an eclipse in the auction market, due partly to soaring prices on great Burgundy wines, Rhône wines are gradually regaining the front of the scenes. The WineDex® Rhône indices, fueled in particular by US demand, recorded an increase of…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:26 July 2017

The 50 most expensive lots and wines sold at auction – 1st half-year 2017

The French public auction regulation authority, the CVV (Conseil des ventes volontaires), has recently ranked iDealwine first French auction house. It is now time for us to reveal the 50 most expensive lots and bottles sold at auction. Brief description of this (very) positive report. Since 1st January, 14 auctions took place on iDealwine platform, with more than 56,000 bottles sold. During these six months, not only have Bordeaux and Burgundy concentrated the largest volume of auctions (68% of the lots sold), but they both literally won the highest bids, with Bordeaux in…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:13 July 2017

2017 first half: already more than 56,000 bottles auctioned on iDealwine

In a market still dominated by Bordeaux and Burgundy Grands Crus, iDealwine sold during this year’s first semester 56,020 bottles (i.e more than 23,000 lots) at auction. Sellers can rub their hands: over the entire period more than 90% of the bottles were sold. During the past months, fine trends have emerged, bringing a breath of fresh air in this sector traditionally amateur of renowned classic names. Between 1st January and 30th June 2017, the iDealwine platform saw more than 23,000 lots (23,679 more precisely) change hands during the 14 online auctions held…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:10 July 2017

iDealwine secures its position as the leading French wine auction house

The French public auction regulation authority, the CVV (Conseil des ventes volontaires), has recently published its annual activity report for 2016. The wine auction market showed good growth (+12%) and for the 3rd consecutive year, iDealwine ranked first, accounting now for a quarter of total wine sales. A great recognition for our global platform, which gathers buyers from more than 55 countries. Wine auction, a healthy niche market The CVV just presented its activity report for 2016 auctions. After a very slight increase (+3%) in 2015, the "wine and spirits" category accelerated its…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:7 July 2017

Sparkling wines: global trends and challenges

Since 2009, we can observe an increasing worldwide production of sparkling wines, with 24.1 million hectolitres produced in 2016. With 86% of the world production, Europe is from far the leader. Italy holds the first position (22%), followed closely by France (19%), Germany (15%), Spain (12%), Russia (10%) and the USA (6%). Although, more and more sparkling wines come from the New World, with an increased 30% volume over the past 7 years. Moreover, Italy and England have a growing production in 2016, conversely to France who is stable and Spain decreasing. 83%…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:28 June 2017

Clos Rougeard has officially been purchased by the Bouygues brothers

Martin and Olivier Bouygues confirmed purchasing Clos Rougeard, a mythical domain from the Loire. This announcement was highly awaited, as the Revue du Vin de France reported negotiations beginning of January. A new chapter for French vineyard history. Vines that have never seen any inputs Clos Rougeard is an 11-hectare domain located in Chacé a few kilometers away from Saumur. Its reputation was built on the wonderful work accomplished by the Foucault brothers: Jean-Louis (also known as "Charly") and Bernard (aka "Nady"), the 8th generation of vine growers settled on this great Saumur-Champigny…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:23 June 2017

French vineyard market: rising prices in 2016

The FNSafer has just published its long-awaited annual report on the French vineyard market prices. Here is a brief summary of figures and analysed trends for 2016. The FNSafer (National Federation of Land Development and Rural Settlement Companies) is a French association for rural properties allowing farmers to start in the rural, artisanal, agricultural or environmental sector by guiding them in the management of their project and providing them the requested tools and analysis. The report features a detailed analysis of the vineyard market. However, vineyards transaction specialist caution readers about the accuracy…

Post author:iDealwine
Post published:20 February 2017

Rising Appellations: wines to follow closely

The vineyards of France are home to plenty of iconic appellations which bear names to conjure with, but are sadly becoming increasingly unaffordable. Fortunately, over the last few years, a number of appellations experiencing often spectacular growth have sprung up alongside these legends. And these names are destined to become essential knowledge for all "switched-on" wine lovers. Over twenty years ago, back in the days when the prices of the great Bordeaux wines – just like their counterparts in Burgundy and the Rhône – were still some way off their current…