The 7 Most Expensive Wines in the World

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Here, with figures courtesy of the Wine-Searcher database, are the 10 most expensive bottles on the market today

1. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru

2. Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru

3. Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

FilThe 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. FilThe 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.

4. Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru

iGeorges 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. iGeorges 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.

The 7 Most Expensive Wines in the World

The 7 Most Expensive Wines in the World

By Piyush S

By Piyush S

Here, with figures courtesy of the Wine-Searcher database, are the 10 most expensive bottles on the market today

Here, with figures courtesy of the Wine-Searcher database, are the 10 most expensive bottles on the market today

1. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru

1. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru

Average Price: $19,702

Average Price: $19,702

Maximum Price: $551,314

Maximum Price: $551,314

It is known as "DRC" to collectors, consistently commands the highest prices in the world of wine

It is known as "DRC" to collectors, consistently commands the highest prices in the world of wine

2. Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru

2. Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru

Average Price: $19,702

Average Price: $19,702

Maximum Price: $551,314

Maximum Price: $551,314

FAnother Burgundy offering, Domaine Leroy practices biodynamic farming.

FAnother Burgundy offering, Domaine Leroy practices biodynamic farming.

3. Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

3. Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese

Average Price: $13,220

Average Price: $13,220

Maximum Price: $33,883

Maximum Price: $33,883

4. Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru

4. Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru

Average Price: $12,882

Average Price: $12,882

Maximum Price: $25,222

Maximum Price: $25,222

5. Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru

5. Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru

Average Price: $10,030

Average Price: $10,030

Maximum Price: $15,242

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.

Domaine Leflaive bottles can be found for less than $75, but wines from the 12 acres of grand cru vineyards go for much more.

6. Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru

6. Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru

Average Price: $7,480

Average Price: $7,480

Maximum Price: $16,769

Maximum Price: $16,769

Lalou Bize-Leroy founded Domaine Leroy in 1988. Chambertin is the second of her grands crus to make this list.

Lalou Bize-Leroy founded Domaine Leroy in 1988. Chambertin is the second of her grands crus to make this list.

7. Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc

7. Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc

Average Price: $5,983

Average Price: $5,983

Maximum Price: $9,058

Maximum Price: $9,058

Screaming Eagle is primarily known for its cult cabernet sauvignon, but its sauvignon blanc production is even more limited.

Screaming Eagle is primarily known for its cult cabernet sauvignon, but its sauvignon blanc production is even more limited.