There are many factors that determine wine prices. Details such as the place of production of the wine, the year of production and how many pieces are produced are the most important factors that determine the quality of a bottle of wine and, accordingly, the sales price.
Even if you do not fully understand the wine culture, at least you have seen in movies and TV shows that quality wines are quite expensive. Let’s put it this way, the numbers said in the movies are not an exaggeration. Let’s take a closer look at the world’s most expensive wines and their specialties.
The most expensive wines in the world:
Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc
- Price: $5,850
Produced in a small town called Oakville, located between the Rutherford and Yountville regions of the United States, Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc is produced in a certain number each year and sold to private fans.
1949 Domaine Leroy Richebourg Grand Cru
- Price: $5,921
A historic brand, 1949 Domaine Leroy Richebourg Grand Cru produces only 700 bottles each year. The historical character it gained since it started to be produced after the Second World War is the most important factor determining the price of these bottles.
Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru 1990
- Price: $7,447
Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru 1990, made with grapes harvested from the Pinot Noir vineyards in Chambertin Grand Cru; It is a wine with the scent of plum, red cherry and spice.
Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru 1990
- Price: $11,720
Only 380 bottles are produced annually from Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru 1990 , which is made with grapes with thicker skins , harvested from the vineyards of Le Musigny during the hottest part of the year.
Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
- Price: $13,615
Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese produced by German Egon Muller; It has unique floral notes, lemon syrup flavor and a deep-impact texture.
Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru 2012
- Price: $14,450
Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru 2012, one of the newest wines on our list, is defined as a magical and magnificent wine. It has a floral flavor and silky texture.
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru 1990
- Price: $21,200
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru 1990, which experts see as a good investment, is produced from abundant grapes after a balanced harvest .
Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1951
- Price: $38,000
Made in Australia, Penfolds Grange Hermitage is produced from 1951 in just 20 bottles. Considered by experts to be one of Australia’s finest wines.
Chateau D’YQUEM
- Price: $117,000
Also included in the Guinness Book of Records as the most expensive white wine ever sold, Chateau D’YQUEM was made from grapes harvested at Chateau d’Yquem in 1811 and sold to Christian Vanneque.
Romane Conti 1945
- Price: $123,900
Made with grapes harvested from Romanee Conti vineyards, Romanee Conti 1945 is extremely valuable as these vineyards were destroyed in 1946 . When the same vineyard was revived, the wines made there began selling for $7,500, but the original bottle was sold for $123,900 at an auction in 2007.
Cheval Blanc St-Emilion 1947
- Price: $135,125
Cheval Blanc St-Emilion 1947, one of two wines awarded Class A status from the Saint-Emilion wine classification, was produced in just 110,000 bottles and only a few remain today. It has a sensual taste and luxurious texture.
Henri Jayer, Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 1999
- Price: $136,955
Produced in Burgundy , known as the heart of France’s wine region, Henri Jayer, Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 1999 found a buyer at Christie’s Hong Kong wine sale as a case.
Chateau Lafite 1787
- Price: $156,450
Chateau Lafite 1787 is actually an ordinary wine. But what makes it unique is that it came out of the vault of Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States. The bottle has the inscription ThJ on it. It was acquired by businessman Malcolm Forbes in 1985.
Ampoule from Penfolds
- Price: $168,000
Produced by South Australia’s most famous winery, Penfolds, Ampoule from Penfolds has no historical value, but the factors that determine the price are experience, presentation and reputation. The clapboards have to be broken to get to each wine.
Chateau Margaux 1787
- Price: $225,000
Chateau Margaux 1787, said to be from Thomas Jefferson’s collection, is the world’s most expensive unsold wine. Because he was knocked over by a waiter during Margaux dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel. The insurance paid $225,000, although the actual price is said to be $500,000.
Chateau Lafite 1869
- Price: $230,000
Considered a rare wine in the Asian region, Chateau Lafite 1869 was thought to be worth a maximum of $8,000 when it was put up for auction . However, experts who wanted to protect it bought it for a price of 230,000 dollars.
Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck
- Price: $275,000
During the First World War, a ship carrying wine was torpedoed by a German submarine and the wines were under water for 80 years with the ship. Only 2,000 bottles were recovered. That’s why one of them, Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck, is so valuable.
Cheval Blanc 1947
- Price: $305,000
Produced by Chateau Cheval Blanc, one of the most prestigious wine producers in the world, Cheval Blanc 1947 is considered the best Bordeaux ever made . Cheval Blanc 1947 is one of only two wines awarded Class A status from the Saint-Emilion wine classification.
Jeroboam of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945
- Price: 310,000 Dollars
Symbolizing the victory of the Allies in the Second World War and coming from the ties of the richest family in the world, Jeroboam of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945 is valuable for this meaning. Wines produced today from the same vineyards are sold for $8,631.
Screaming Eagle Cabernet 1992
- Price: $500,000
We came to the most expensive wine in the world. Screaming Eagle Cabernet 1992 was tried to be purchased for many years, but was hidden and finally sold in 2000. Wine aged in 60% new oak; It has the aroma of currants, a subtle trace of oak and an opaque purple appearance.
We have listed the most expensive wines in the world , some of which cost more than a house, and briefly talked about their features. Of course, it is obvious that each of them has their own characteristics, but when we think that there are still people dying of hunger in the world, we can’t help but ask, is it really worth it? You can share your thoughts in the comments.
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