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The most valuable investment wines in 2025

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Discover which wines have been rated the top performing by price in the 2025 Liv-ex Classification.

Liv-ex has published its latest ranking of wines as the market turns and the timing is opportune for investors. As fine wine analysts report on key indicators suggesting price consolidation and burgeoning upward movement, the publication of the 2025 Classification provides timely insight to which wines to invest in.

Top ten most valuable wines in 2025 Liv-ex Classification

First Tier Top 10 Fine Wine

Region

Average Price*

DRC, Romanée Conti 

Burgundy

£172,461

DRC, La Tache 

Burgundy

£45,061

DRC, Richebourg 

Burgundy

£31,960

Chateau Petrus

Bordeaux

£31,124

Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin

Burgundy

£24,828

Screaming Eagle

Napa

£23,881

DRC, Echezaux 

Burgundy

£23,775

Le Pin, Pomerol

Bordeaux

£23,765

Domaine des Comtes Lafon, Montrachet

Burgundy

£23,295

Bollinger, Vielles Vignes Francaises

Champagne

£14,747

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, published September 2025. * Liv-ex average trade price (12 x 75cl) 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025

What is the Liv-ex Classification?

Liv-ex is the largest secondary market in fine wine in the world, providing  trading efficiency and price transparency to their merchant members and their clients who include private investors and collectors along with commercial customers. 

The Liv-ex Classification sets out a hierarchy of the leading labels in the secondary market based primarily on price. The Classification was first established in 2009 and was inspired by the official 1855 Classification of Bordeaux.

At that time Liv-ex’s ranking was also originally focused on Bordeaux but in 2017 broadened its remit across all regions to reflect market diversification.

The Liv-ex Classification is updated every two years, unlike the 1855 Classification which has remained unchanged except for two changes since inception and St Emilion’s once-a-decade review. This 2025 Liv-ex Classification delivers essential pointers to wines that have managed to best weather the longest and deepest downturn in 25 years and those that offer the greatest potential for strong returns as the market returns to growth.

What factors shape the 2025 Liv-ex Classification?

Trade price is the key factor, as it was with the 1855 Classification. Given the market-wide price correction of c. 23% recorded by the Liv-ex 1000 index between June 2023 and June 2025, Liv-ex has adjusted its price benchmarks for their 2025 version.

Liv-ex Classification price brackets

Tier

2025 Lower

2025 Upper

2023 Lower

2023 Upper

1st

£2,839

No limit

£3,641

No limit

2nd

£781

£2,838

£1,002

£3,640

3rd

£497

£780

£638

£1,001

4th

£355

£496

£456

£637

5th

£284

£354

£364

£455

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, published September 2025

The wines were then assessed using the following criteria during the review period 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025:

  1. Average trade price (12 x 75cl case) calculated by taking the total value traded per label divided by the number of 9-litre cases sold.
  2. Five or more vintages of the wine must have been traded on Liv-ex to qualify.
  3. The wine must have traded 12 times or more on the exchange.
  4. Only the most recent 10 physical vintages count, avoiding value distortion of older, rarer vintages.

Liv-ex extracted the data from the trading information of more than 620 global merchant members, of which Vin-X is one. The focus on more recent vintages, ensures that supply is sufficient to reflect trade value without the rarity of older vintages being an overly strong influence on price.

Investment grade wines are ranked in the first and second tiers of the Classification, of which the first has 66 wines with a value of more than £2,839 (12 x 75cl) and is dominated by higher value Burgundies.  The second tier has 140 wines from six countries with average trade prices between £781 - £2,838.

Number of qualifying wines by key regions 

Region

Tier 1

Tier 2

Tier 3

Tier 4

Tier 5

Total

Bordeaux

10

37

27

17

15

106

Burgundy

33

28

5

1

-

67

Tuscany

5

19

11

9

1

45

Piedmont

4

19

8

4

1

36

Champagne

4

11

-

1

-

16

Rhone

1

8

4

3

-

16

Napa

6

8

1

-

-

15

Australia

1

-

-

1

-

2

TOTAL

 

 

 

 

 

303

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025

2025 Classification Tier 1 wines

The overall 2025 Classification reflects the continuing expansion of the secondary market across regions with Bordeaux still the most prolific (106 qualifying wines), producing nearly a third of the 332 wines to make the rating. Burgundy remains a key driver of value producing the highest number of first tier wines.

Burgundy accounts for half of the top tier of wines in the 2025 Classification with 14 new entrants in this edition. Key for investors is the accessibility of these wines in 2025 with prices for some more than 20% lower than recorded in the 2023 ranking.

Top 10 most valuable Burgundy investment wines in 2025 Classification

Fine wine

2025 Classification

Average price*

DRC, Romanée Conti Grand Cru

1st tier

£172,461

DRC, La Tache Grand Cru

1st tier

£45,061

DRC, Richebourg Grand Cru

1st tier

£31,960

Domaine Armand Rousseau Chambertin Grand Cru

1st tier

£24,828

DRC, Echezaux Grand Cru

1st tier

£23,775

Dom. des Comtes Lafon Montrachet

1st tier

£23,295

Dom. Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet

1st tier

£14,381

Dom. Georges Roumier Bonne Mares

1st tier

£13,651

Dom. Armand Rousseau, Gevrey-Chambertin, Premier Cru, Clos St Jacques

1st tier

£10,372

Dom. Leflaive Bienvenues-Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru

1st tier

£9,847

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, * Liv-ex average trade price (12 x 75cl) 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025

DRC remains the most powerful brand on price in the world and dominates the pinnacle of the 2025 Classification with four of the top ten wines listed. Burgundy’s iconic wines are now priced to be more affordable for investors in H2 2025 and those that can should be taking advantage of the discounts on offer.

Bordeaux continues to be the most prolific fine wine producing region with a total of 106 wines listed in the 2025 Classification. In the 2023 edition, all five 1855 First Growths were ranked in the top ten most valuable wines overall, but have been superseded in 2025 primarily by higher value Burgundies. However, the iconic Pomerol estates, Petrus, Le Pin and Lafleur whose very low production levels secure higher prices, are ranked fourth and eighth respectively. As to be expected all five First Growths make the top ten most valuable Bordeaux labels in the Classification.

Top 10 most valuable Bordeaux investment wines in 2025 Classification

Fine wine

Appellation

2025 Classification

Average price*

Petrus

Pomerol

1st tier

£31,124

Le Pin

Pomerol

1st tier

£23,765

Lafleur

Pomerol

1st tier

£6,999

Latour

Pauillac

1st tier

£5,070

Ausone

St Emilion

1st tier

£4,650

Lafite Rothschild

Pauillac

1st tier

£4,514

Margaux

Margaux

1st tier

£4,199

Cheval Blanc

St Emilion

1st tier

£4,087

Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac

1st tier

£3,982

Haut Brion

Pessac Leognan

1st tier

£3,437

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, * Liv-ex average trade price (12 x 75cl) 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025

It’s important to remember that the Bordeaux 1855 First Growths are produced in significantly higher volume than Burgundy’s top wines, accordingly they are more accessible and their liquidity means they are cornerstone wine investments when building a robust portfolio.

Top 5 most valuable Champagne investment wines in 2025 Classification

Fine wine

2025 Classification

Average price*

Bollinger, Vielles Vignes Francaises

1st tier

£14,747

Salon Le Mesnil-sur-Oger

1st tier

£7,767

Egly-Ouriet, GC Brut Millesime

1st tier

£4,112

Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé

1st tier

£4,043

Krug, Vintage Brut

2nd tier

£2,819

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, * Liv-ex average trade price (12 x 75cl) 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025

Champagne: The market correction has been significant for Champagne as the region saw prices rocket during the Covid-induced bull run. The Liv-ex Champagne 50 benchmark regressed around 20% in the two years to 31st August 2025. It is therefore understandable that this market dynamic has seen the number of the region’s wines ranked in the top tier of the 2025 Classification fall.

Despite this trend Champagne remains the strongest region when measured over 5 years and top perfomers, such as Bollinger Vielles Vignes, which was ranked 10th in the overall Classification, are now more accessible. Investors have significant opportunities to position for future growth in H2 2025.

Top 5 most valuable Italian investment wines in 2025 Classification

Fine wine

Region

2025 Classification

Average price*

Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva

Piedmont

1st tier

£8,705

Masseto

Tuscany

1st tier

£6,368

Soldera Case Basse 100% Sangiovese

Tuscany

1st tier

£5,604

Biondi-Santi, Brunello di Montalcino, Riserva

Tuscany

1st tier

£3,846

Gaja, Barbaresco, Sori San Lorenzo

Piedmont

1st tier

£3,244

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, * Liv-ex average trade price (12 x 75cl) 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025

Italy has become increasingly important to wine investors in recent years, and there has been a notable increase in the trading of Italian wines in the secondary market.  86 wines qualified for the 2025 Classification, a significant leap up from 65 in the 2023 edition. The region had the second highest number of wines to rank behind Bordeaux with Piedmont’s Giacomo Conterno Barolo Monfortino Riserva the leader on price performance.

Top 5 most valuable Californian investment wines in 2025 Classification

Fine wine

2025

Classification

Average price*

Screaming Eagle Cab. Sauvignon

1st

£23,881

Harlan Estate

1st

£11,303

Screaming Eagle, The Flight

1st

£6,877

Scarecrow, Cab. Sauvignon

1st

£6,830

Promontory

1st

£6,648

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, * Liv-ex average trade price (12 x 75cl) 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025

California’s top wines are enjoying growing demand with global investors and collectors and their ranking continues to improve in the Liv-ex Classification.  The order of top US wines to make the leading five US wines of the 2025 edition is a repeat of the 2023 listing, revealing the consistent appeal of these great labels.

Napa’s Screaming Eagle remains the foremost US fine wine brand and is ranked sixth in the top ten most valuable wines overall. These wines are becoming more availble outside the US with some now being released to the market via La Place de Bordeaux and are strong candidates to diversify a fine wine portfolio.

Top 5 most valuable Rhone investment wines in 2025 Classification

Fine wine

2025 Classification

Average price*

Chateau Rayas, Chateauneuf du Pape

1st

£8,500

Domaine Jean Louis Chave Hermitage R

2nd

£2,831

E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, La Turque

2nd

£2,529

E. Guigal, Cote Rotie, La Landonne

2nd

£2,323

Domaine du Pegau, Chateauneuf du Pape, Cuvee du Capo

2nd

£2,183

Source: Liv-ex Classification 2025, * Liv-ex average trade price (12 x 75cl) 1st July 2024 to 30th June 2025

Rhone suffered the largest decline in prices during the market correction, but recent months have seen evidence of the region reaching its market low-point and some upward trajectory in certain wines. The overall trend has seen Rhone’s top wines become highly accessible and there is a real opportunity for buyers to pick up some excellent bargains in H2 2025.

Liv-ex categorises a small number of outstanding fine wines from Spain, Australia, Argentina, Chile, New Zealand and Switzerland in the Classification and in its Liv-ex Rest of the World benchmark, which also has some Californian wines in its composition. Australia’s Penfolds Grange and Spain’s Vega Sicilia Unico are notable wines for investors to consider.

Our view 

The 2025 Classification provides clear insight to the impact of the market conditions since the 2023 edition was published. The period under review in that edition included the bull run which ended in October 2022. The fact that Liv-ex had to move the price brackets to define the tiers to the extent they did compared to 2023 is very telling.

Our recent blog on cycles in the fine wine market shows that, like all assets, prices can come under pressure, but also that they will recover. The finite nature of tangible fine wine and the supply and demand dynamics will support growth in the future. Current analysis points to certain regions and key wines reaching a point of price consolidation and increasing stability with growing upside.

Those investors who have added to, are planning to do so, or looking to start a wine portfolio in 2025, are buying at significant market low prices with the potential for strong upside in the future. We view this as a key period for wine investment and our expert team is here to guide investors and to help them acquire some of the most aspirational fine wine in the world.

For more information on current market conditions, see our latest Report and speak to a member of our expert team to understand which wines they are focussing on right now on 0203 384 2262.