It’s always interesting to see how much collectors are willing to pay for rare and coveted wines. In this article, we’ll take a look at the five most expensive wines ever sold at auction.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru (1945):

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This legendary Burgundy wine is renowned for its complexity, finesse, and longevity. In 2018, a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru from the 1945 vintage sold for a record-breaking $558,000 at an auction in New York.

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Penfolds Grange Hermitage (1951):

This Australian icon wine is considered by many to be the country’s greatest wine. In 2004, a bottle of the 1951 vintage sold for $38,420 at an auction in Adelaide.

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Chateau Margaux (1787):

This Bordeaux wine is famous not only for its exceptional quality but also for its connection to Thomas Jefferson. In 1985, a bottle engraved with the initials “Th.J.” sold for $160,000 at a Christie’s auction in London. Sadly, it turned out to be a fake.

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Screaming Eagle Cabernet (1992):

This California cult wine has achieved almost mythical status among collectors. In 2000, a bottle of the 1992 vintage sold for $500,000 at a Napa Valley charity auction.

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Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru (1945):

This rare and highly sought-after Burgundy wine is known for its elegance and depth. In 2018, a bottle of the 1945 vintage sold for $496,000 at a Sotheby’s auction in New York.

It’s fascinating to see how much value collectors place on these rare and exceptional bottles. At the prices and ages shown here these bottles are more pieces of art than they are investments. We would caution investing with this sort of exit in mind.