The list of the world’s most expensive wines is based on the average price of a standard bottle (750ml), counting all available vintages, yet not targeting the particular years of a wine. Information comes from a database of 42,910 price lists, totaling at 5,933,867 wine offers (taxes excluded).
Wines produced in France’s Burgundy dominate the list. Among the top 50, 37 are Burgundy wines, including six from the Cote de Beaune and 31 from the Cote de Nuits.
Henri Jayer Richebourg Grand Cru, produced in Cote de Nuits, has claimed the title of most expensive wine in the world, with an average price of US$16,193 per bottle and a maximum price of US$24,473. Henri Jayer, the legendary winemaker, completely stopped producing wine after his retirement in 1995. His “works” became even rarer since his death in 2006, with the current average price standing at US$15,000 per bottle.
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru, from the same place in France, ranks second, followed by Egon Muller-Scharzhof Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese from Germany’s Mosel area.
The following are the top 10 most expensive wines in the world:
10. Henri Jayer Vosne-Romanee
Region: Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$3,572
Maximum Price: US$9,410
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
9. Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru
Region: Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$4,376
Maximum Price: US$33,740
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
8. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru
Region: Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$4,672
Maximum Price: US$13,695
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
7. Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru
Region: Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$4,692
Maximum Price: US$16,067
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
6. Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
Region: Bereich Bernkastel, Mosel, Germany
Average Price: US$5,329
Maximum Price: US$11,392
Grape Variety: Riesling
5. Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru
Region: Cote de Beaune, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$5,807
Maximum Price: US$11,545
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
4. Henri Jayer Cros Parantoux, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru
Region: Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$6,127
Maximum Price: US$19,632
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
3. Egon Muller-Scharzhof Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
Region: Bereich Saar, Mosel, Germany
Average Price: US$6,934
Maximum Price: US$14,125
Grape Variety: Riesling
2. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru
Region: Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$12,527
Maximum Price: US$62,507
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
1. Henri Jayer Richebourg Grand Cru
Region: Cote de Nuits, Burgundy, France
Average Price: US$16,193
Maximum Price: US$24,473
Grape Variety: Pinot Noir
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