1. Petrus (1994)
This Bordeaux wine is considered one of the most expensive wines in the world due to its exceptional rarity and high demand. The wine is made from a blend of four grape varieties: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot. In 2010, a single bottle of Petrus (1994) sold for $558,000 at an auction in New York.
2. Romanée-Conti La Tâche (2005)
Romanée-Conti La Tâche is a highly sought-after Burgundy wine known for its rich, complex flavors and limited production. This particular bottle was part of a sale of some of the world's most expensive wines at an auction in Hong Kong in 2017. The same bottle sold at an auction in New York City in 2020 for $350,000.
3. Château Lafite Rothschild (1869)
This wine is considered one of the rarest and most valuable Bordeaux wines in existence due to its age and historical significance. In 2010, a bottle of Château Lafite Rothschild (1869) sold at auction for $230,000 per bottle, making it the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold. The sale was held by Sotheby's in New York.
4. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet 1945
This rare Burgundy wine is highly prized among collectors due to its exceptional age and rarity. In 2017, a single bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet 1945 sold for $230,000 at an auction in Hong Kong, setting a new record for the most expensive Burgundy wine sold. The sale was facilitated by the Chinese company, Christie's.
5. Château Lafite Rothschild (1869)
Another bottle of this highly sought-after wine was sold at an auction in 2021 for $198,000 per bottle, bringing its total sales to over $420,000 since 2010. The sale was also held by Sotheby's in New York and confirms Château Lafite Rothschild as one of the most valuable wines in the world.