Domaine Dujac Surges at Berry Bros. & Rudd Spring 2025 Auction

Market Pulse

The Berry Bros. & Rudd Seasonal Auction: Spring 2025 demonstrated strong liquidity in the secondary market, concluding with a 98.8% sell-through rate. A total of 250 lots were sold, generating a total realization of #308,460. The average bottle price for the event stood at #380.71. Compared to the provider's previous benchmark sale in November 2024, this auction was smaller in scale, with total lots and sold volume decreasing by approximately 56%. However, the average lot price of #1,359.27 represents a 21.4% increase over the median from the previous benchmark, suggesting a higher concentration of premium or multi-bottle lots in this seasonal offering.

Record and Breakout Lots

Burgundy remained the primary driver of performance, specifically the 2018 and 2019 vintages from Domaine Dujac. The 2019 Gevrey-Chambertin, Aux Combottes, 1er Cru reached #380 per bottle, an 83.5% deviation from its recent median. Similarly, the 2019 Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru achieved #960 per bottle, significantly outperforming its previous high of #771.32. Other notable records included the 2020 Riesling, Westhofen Brunnenh$u00e4uschen, Abts E from Keller, which sold for #260, and the 2014 Saumur-Champigny, Br$u00e9z$u00e9, Clos Rougeard at #264. These results indicate that despite broader market caution, specific blue-chip producers continue to attract competitive bidding.

Spotlight: Domaine Dujac Clos de la Roche

The 2019 Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru, Domaine Dujac saw a notable jump to #960 in this sale. Over the past 365 days, this wine had previously traded between #450 and #771 across major houses like Hart Davis Hart and Christie's. This result represents a substantial increase over the #570.51 price recorded in December 2024.

Similarly, the 2018 Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru, Domaine Dujac sold for #800 per bottle. This follows a one-year history where the wine frequently traded near a median of #502. Previous transactions at Zachys and Acker Merrall & Condit in late 2024 hovered between #510 and #604, making the current result a clear outlier to the upside.

For the 2020 Clos de la Roche, Grand Cru, Domaine Dujac, the hammer fell at #840. This wine has shown volatility over the last year, with a recent minimum of #450 and a previous high of #810. The #840 price point marks a new record for the vintage within the provided dataset.

Spotlight: Rare Burgundy and Italian Classics

High-value Burgundy rarities also saw upward movement. The 2014 La Roman$u00e9e, Grand Cru, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair achieved #3,840. While this is a record high in the current series, it is only 13.4% above its recent median of #3,386. Price evolution for this label has remained relatively stable, with February 2025 trades at Acker Merrall & Condit reaching #3,578.

Beyond Burgundy, the 2001 Montepulciano d'Abruzzo, Emidio Pepe, realized #184 per bottle. This result sits at the top end of its recent range (#75 to #188) but remains within the established pricing band. The data shows consistent demand for this vintage, with multiple 12-bottle lots trading at Hart Davis Hart in late 2024 near the #141 level.

Estimate Performance and Soft Spots

While 35 lots exceeded their high estimates, 42 lots (17.1%) finished below the low estimate. Notable soft spots included the 2020 C$u00f4te de Nuits Villages, Aux Montagnes by Charles Lachaux, which sold for #240 and #260 despite significantly higher estimates. These figures were also below the recent median of #391. Similarly, the 2018 Bourgogne Aligot$u00e9 from Domaine Roulot sold for #52, well below its #200 low estimate and its recent median of #88. These variances suggest that while top Grand Crus are ascending, entry-level and village-tier wines from the same acclaimed producers may face price sensitivity.

Outlook

The Spring 2025 sale confirms that the market for Domaine Dujac is currently in a phase of price discovery, with several vintages setting new benchmarks. The nearly perfect sell-through rate suggests that buyers are ready to transact when provenance and pricing align. Investors should monitor whether the premium paid for 2018 and 2019 Burgundy Grand Crus at this auction persists in broader global sales throughout the remainder of the year.