2018 meant a record-breaking year for wine sales.
In October, Sotheby’s sold a container of 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanee-Conti for the massive price of $558,000—more than 17 points the high view of $32,000 (the total sale of wine from generator Robert Drouhin’s cellar garnered $7.3 million).
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti Grand Cru
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
Another Burgundy offering, Domaine Leroy, practices biodynamic farming.
Egon Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese
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
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 comprises about 28.5 acres in the Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis, and Corton-Charlemagne regions of Burgundy.
Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru
Domaine Leflaive bottles can be found for less than $75, but wines from the 12 acres of grand cru vineyards go for much more.
J.S. Terrantez Madeira
This fortified wine from Portugal was produced the same year Thomas Jefferson was sworn in for his second presidential term. Try finding anything else this old that’s still drinkable — it’ll be tough.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru
DRC is also known for this white wine; as few as 250 cases are released each year.
Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru
Lalou Bize-Leroy founded Domaine Leroy in 1988. Chambertin is the second of her grands crus to make this list.
Domaine Leroy Richebourg Grand Cru
Vintage with a post-world-war appeal that is known for its full-bodied taste profile. Only 700 bottles are made a year.
Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc
Screaming Eagle is primarily known for its cult cabernet sauvignon, but its sauvignon blanc production is even more limited.
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