Wine is an alcoholic beverage, which is produced by the fermentation of grapes and other fruits. Wine is not only cultivated to produce different colours such as Red Wine, White Wine and Rosé and in some cases, Green in Portugal’s Algarve.
With the help of creativity, there are a myriad of varieties which are created by blending different grapes with various yeast strains to develop new and innovative wine species.
Although, the inception of Wine production can’t be ascertained, history traced it back to the Caucasus and the northern edge of the Middle East in 6000 BC. It was later spread westwards by the Phoenicians through to Lebanon and Israel. From there, wine production was exported to Egypt and the Mediterranean where it became a staple beverage.
In the present day, wine production is broken down into two main categories: the Old World and the New World, each appealing to different palates. The foremost Old World producers of wine are Italy, Spain and France; while the New World contenders hailing from South Africa, Chile, Australia, the United States, Nigeria and England.
Just like most items, some wines are only available to those who can afford them. These set of bottles cannot be snatched off the shelve. Let’s take a look at a fabulous selection of the world’s most expensive wines that stimulate the palates of only the rich and privileged.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru:
Average Price: $19,702
Maximum Price: $551,314
The Burgundy producer Domaine Romanée-Conti, known as “DRC” to collectors, consistently commands the highest prices in the world of wine. Its top vineyard, Romanée-Conti, encompasses just 4.5 acres.
Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru:
Average Price: $19,702
Maximum Price: $551,314
Another Burgundy offering, Domaine Leroy practices biodynamic farming.
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese:
Average Price: $13,220
Maximum Price: $33,883
The most expensive white wine is this riesling from the Mosel region of Germany. The Müller family has been producing wines in the steep, slate vineyards there since 1797.
Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru:
Average Price: $12,882
Maximum Price: $25,222
Georges Roumier established his domaine in 1924, and his son and grandson, Jean-Marie and Christophe Roumier, took over the winemaking after his death in 1965. Today, it is made up of about 28.5 acres in the Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Corton-Charlemagne regions of Burgundy.
Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru:
Average Price: $10,030
Maximum Price: $15,242
Domaine Leflaive bottles can be found for less than $75, but wines from the 12 acres of grand cru vineyards go for much more.
Do you have an idea where else we can find expensive bottle of wines? Do share with us in the comment section.
Note: List courtesy of Wine-Searcher.