No expensive holiday can do without fine wine. They prefer wine instead of many drinks, and indeed its medicinal properties have long been proven. People give a lot of money to try a drink with a rich bouquet and excellent taste. There are wines that were sold for incredible amounts, it is about them that we will discuss in our article.
We bring to your attention a list of the most expensive bottles that were sold at charity auctions or directly from wineries.
As a rule, these drinks are not bought in order to drink, they are like expensive paintings that all guests at home will admire. And at the same time, they emphasize the status of the owner. Many expensive crops have an incredible story that captivates with one word and collectors can no longer resist, wanting to get such a treasure on the shelf.
Let’s find out the names and prices of wines that proudly bear the title of “most expensive in the world”.
List
- 10. Jerez de la Frontera 1775, $ 44,000
- 9. Chateau Cheval Blanc 1947, $ 135,000
- 8. Penfolds Ampoule, $ 168,000
- 7. Chateau Margaux 1787, $ 225,000
- 6. Chateau Lafite 1869, $ 230,000
- 5. Champagne Heidsieck & Co 1907, $ 275,000
- 4. Cheval-Blanc 1947, $ 304,000
- 3. Jeroboam Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945, $ 310,000
- 2. Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1992, $ 500,000
- 1. Romanee-Conti Grand Cru 1945, $ 551,314
10. Jerez de la Frontera 1775, $ 44,000
In total, there were five bottles with this refined drink, three of which were sold at auction, and some had a very interesting fate.
The first was bought by an anonymous buyer after the tasting, and the last in 2001 for the president. These wines were brought from Spain by the founder of Massandra, Count Mikhail Vorontsov.
By the way, well-known sources published an article stating that one of the bottles Jerez de la Frontera 1775 was drunk at a meeting of Putin and Berlusconi. Then it was valued at 44 rubles and written off. The news so discouraged the wine lovers that it was smashed around the world.
Now the price tag of such a bottle at auction exceeds one hundred thousand dollars. But there is evidence that the head of Massandra plans to sell a similar wine for 1 million euros, he believes that this is an affordable price for owning one of the oldest bottles in the world. Moreover, media interest has increased the price of wine tenfold.
9. Chateau Cheval Blanc 1947, $ 135,000
This wine is a true legend. Every year, the price of it breaks its own records. Hong Kong record set in 2017 Chateau cheval blanc It turned out to be the most expensive at the auction.
The first batch of this drink was very risky, in those days no one could have thought that such a bouquet together with 14% alcohol would be so popular. Few could resist and not try a daring new product. And until now, wine is very much appreciated among experts, it finds notes of chocolate, skin, spices and fruits.
The year 1947 is considered unique for the harvest, not many can boast exact dates of collection, but they are known for these wines - from October 15 to November 4. Summer was very hot and there was not much rain. The air temperature was considered abnormal for those places, so the berries turned out to be of exceptional quality.
8. Penfolds Ampoule, $ 168,000
Wine belongs to the so-called Unicorn Wines. These are drinks that are very hard to find, they can be rare for various reasons. Sommelier so-called drinks that are now in trend. For example, some unusual collection area or the mysterious story of the creator. Everything that gives uniqueness and value to alcohol makes it rare, and therefore connect it with a unicorn.
Wine Penfolds 2004 Block 42 at the time of release it cost $ 500 per bottle, but as soon as Penfolds Ampoule was launched, they set a price tag of $ 168 thousand. It has risen more than 300 times. All this is due to the incredible “ampoule” into which the drink is poured. All of them are handmade and are a real work of art. At the moment, 12 pieces have been released and it is not yet known whether such a party will be.
7. Chateau Margaux 1787, $ 225,000
Chateau Margot is a French winery located in the Margot municipality of Medoc. All the wines on this estate are expensive and the price reaches 600 thousand dollars per bottle.
The drink is often referred to in artworks as expensive and status alcohol. One of the admirers was Ernest Hemingway, he repeatedly mentioned it in his books. Therefore, it is not surprising what kind of Chateau margaux 1787 give that kind of money. With every sip, it’s as if you are getting closer to world culture.
6. Chateau Lafite 1869, $ 230,000
This does not seem to be the highest price paid for this wine. We’ll probably hear about an expensive purchase, because bottles Chateau lafite 1869 there are only 15 left and the price of them is growing every year.
The first owner was an anonymous buyer who purchased at the auction a lot of three bottles for 230 thousand dollars. This purchase will definitely decorate his collection and will become a diamond in a luxurious wine crown.
5. Champagne Heidsieck & Co 1907, $ 275,000
This wine has an incredible story, it is precisely its need to be thanked for such a price tag. In November 1916, the Swedish ship Jonkoping was shot down and it crashed. At that moment, the ship was delivering an important cargo to the Imperial table of the Romanov dynasty. The remains of the ship were discovered in 1997 and only in 1998 the treasures were pulled to the surface.
Only bottles survived from alcohol Champagne Heidsieck & Co 1907. But 82 years spent under water only strengthened the taste of refined champagne. A vintage drink can be purchased at The Ritz-Carlton in Moscow or just look at it - the hotel has an exhibition of expensive wines.
4. Cheval-Blanc 1947, $ 304,000
In this bottle, as much as 6 liters of a unique and tasty drink. Wine Cheval-Blanc 1947, set a record, becoming the most expensive bottle in the world, despite the fact that it fits up to eight “ordinary” wines. This is the largest capacity in Vintage Champagne.
At an auction in Geneva put up a price tag of 304 thousand dollars and the buyer was found immediately. This is an incredible purchase that all collectors of sparkling wine will envy.
3. Jeroboam Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945, $ 310,000
The 1945 harvest is considered the greatest in the last century. French peasants have a legend that the quality of wine and war are interconnected. This is exactly what we can observe with an example Jeroboam Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945. While everyone was slowly moving away from the horror of World War II, nature was preparing an exquisite harvest and was ready to share it.
This is not the first or last example of such behavior of nature, the same thing happened in 1914. There is something mystical about this, but, of course, the facts speak for themselves.
2. Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1992, $ 500,000
This wine could be considered the most expensive in the world, but the official cost was not known, and the money from the purchase went to charity.
He bought a lot of 6 bottles of fragrant grape drink Bailey Chase, a former Cisco Systems CEO at a charity event in Napa. Then he gave a round sum of 500 thousand dollars. Record Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle 1992 were able to beat recently.
1. Romanee-Conti Grand Cru 1945, $ 551,314
The Romane-Conti farm is given the highest status of the name. The owner of the winery himself says that you can endlessly train in creating excellence. He has a special and unique approach to harvesting, which is why wines are unique.
Bottle of sparkling wine Romanee-Conti Grand Cru 1945 broke all records, having gone under the hammer at auction for 551 thousand dollars.