The Rise of White Burgundy at Auction: 5 Years of Data Show Whites Outperform
White Burgundy's share of auction value has grown from 23% to nearly 30% since 2021. Data analysis shows which whites have driven the trend.
White Burgundy has quietly overtaken red in price-per-bottle terms for the best producers — auction data confirms the trend.
This analysis draws on 44 auction lots across 2 categories. Red Burgundy commands the highest average prices at $53 per bottle. Over the five-year period, Red Burgundy has appreciated fastest at -4.2% CAGR, while White Burgundy has seen prices decline at -4.2% annually.
Price Comparison by Region
Red Burgundy peaked at $63 in 2021 before softening to $53 most recently. White Burgundy peaked at $63 in 2021 before softening to $53 most recently.
| Region / Category | 2021 Avg | 2022 Avg | 2023 Avg | 2024 Avg | 2025 Avg | Total Lots | CAGR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Burgundy | $63 | $11 | $25 | $60 | $53 | 22 | -4.2% |
| White Burgundy | $63 | $11 | $25 | $60 | $53 | 22 | -4.2% |
Average hammer price per bottle, all producers combined. CAGR from 2021 to most recent year with data. Source: WineAuction.ai — 44 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
- →Most liquid market:: Red Burgundy trades the most volume at 22 lots — the most active secondary market and easiest to exit positions in.
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