
The Week in Review – 18th July 2025
UK This week saw a mix of relief and caution. Insolvencies in England & Wales dropped 8% in June and 16% year‑on‑year – welcome news,
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UK This week saw a mix of relief and caution. Insolvencies in England & Wales dropped 8% in June and 16% year‑on‑year – welcome news,

At the start of 2025, there was a cautious optimism among Liv-ex members. Predictions suggested a slight decline in the Liv-ex Fine Wine 100, expected to ease down just 1.9% to 320 by year-end. Yet, as we close out the first half, reality has proved more challenging: the index has already slipped 4.4%, now sitting at 311.6.

Bordeaux was firmly in the driver’s seat last week on Liv-ex, taking a 38% share of trade by value. The 2005 vintage led the charge in

Back in March, I suggested that the 2024 Bordeaux En Primeur campaign had the potential to act as a “factory reset.” Indeed, I did urge caution when looking at the vintage as there were cracks in the system widening after years of poor post-release performance and oversupply. This was a chance for châteaux to realign with market realities. Unfortunately, most fell short.

Oeno group created a fund that is focused on acquiring wines of excellence.

This year, we at Oeno Group proudly marked our 10th anniversary with a truly unforgettable celebration at our home, Oeno House, in London’s Royal Exchange.