Over the years, the prices of some red wines have stolen the limelight away from the wine itself. Whether because of an iconic label, a former famous owner, or just simply a rare and highly valuable vintage, the wines in this list are surely some of the most lavish liquid purchases in the entire history.
Buying any of the wines on this list would make most of us declare bankruptcy. However, if you have the money or the mood to buy an expensive bottle then here are some of the most expensive and finest red wines in the world.
This is not a definitive list admittedly, as the items here are sold differently: some are sold per bottle, jeroboam, or double-magnum.
The wine market, please take note, has a lot of intermediaries which may have a direct effect on the prices. Importers, wholesalers, as well as retailers are in the market to make a profit, so prices of wines may change depending on which level you?re dealing with. In addition, the prices of wines in auctions generally get out of hand and may result in heftier price tags. #5 Chateau Margaux, Euro 209.750 ($225,000)Chateau Margaux is still producing wines to this day. They?re known for good, expensive wines and their reputation in the wine industry is one of the best. With the average bottle costing at least $1,500, they?re definitely not something you?d pick up on a whim.
In 1989, wine Merchant William Sokolin suffered the greatest loss the win industry has seen so far. Discovered in 1985, a bottle of 1875 Chateau Marga...