Is Bordeaux Undervalued? 5 Years of Price Data vs Burgundy
Compare Bordeaux and Burgundy auction price performance from 2021–2026. Data shows Bordeaux declined in 2022–2023 and is recovering — is now the time to buy?
While Burgundy prices have climbed steadily, Bordeaux hit a wall in 2023 — 5 years of auction data shows whether the gap represents value or a warning sign.
This analysis draws on 65 auction lots across 2 categories. Bordeaux Red commands the highest average prices at $457 per bottle, more than 5x the average for Red Burgundy ($100). Over the five-year period, Bordeaux Red has appreciated fastest at 44.1% CAGR, while Red Burgundy has seen prices decline at -4.5% annually.
Price Comparison by Region
Bordeaux Red grew 331% from $106 in 2021 to $457 in 2025.
| Region / Category | 2021 Avg | 2022 Avg | 2023 Avg | 2024 Avg | 2025 Avg | Total Lots | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bordeaux Red | $106 | $25 | $98 | $7 | $457 | 34 | 44.1% |
| Red Burgundy | $120 | $13 | $63 | $2,841 | $100 | 31 | -4.5% |
Average hammer price per bottle, all producers combined. CAGR from 2021 to most recent year with data. Source: WineAuction.ai — 65 lots across 9 houses.
Price Per Bottle: Most Recent Year
A visual comparison of average hammer prices in the most recent year of data.
Key Takeaways
- →Best-performing category:: Bordeaux Red has delivered the strongest appreciation at 44.1% CAGR — backed by 34 lots of market evidence.
- →Most liquid market:: Bordeaux Red trades the most volume at 34 lots — the most active secondary market and easiest to exit positions in.
- →Value opportunity:: Bordeaux Red offers 44.1% annual growth at an average of $457 per bottle — strong appreciation at a lower entry price than the category leaders.
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