Collecting Fine Wines- Know the World’s Most Expensive Brands of Wines

For many of us, wine is a vitiated juice derived from grapes, but for some, wine is an identity resplendent, a living thing and even more. These wine aficionados are passionate about wines and are fond of collecting the most expensive & fine wines of the world.

These fine wines are considered as a symbol of class, sophistication and glamour. Collecting fine wines is a passion for many, and for some it a symbol of class, luxury and pricey fixed attitude in the society. This is the reason that these wines are greatly priced in market and auctions. Each bottle of fine wine brings over a hundred-year refinement, an amazing culture and luxurious manufacturing, and wonderful drinking experience.

The Major Factors that Determine the Price of Wine

• The market value of the wine
• Vineyard
• Owner of the wine bottle- the Brand
• Age of fine wines

So, if you are also passionate about collecting fine wines, then here is a list of the world’s most expensive wine brands along with their selling or auction price, (a slight variation in price is possible)-

• Chateau Lafite (1869) – $232,692
• Chateau Lafite (1787) – $160,000
• Screaming Eagle Cab (1994) – $80,000
• Chateau d’Y quem (1784) – $56,588
• Massandra Sherry (1775) – $43,500
• Romanee Cont, DRC (1990) – $28,112
• Montrachet (1978) – $23,929

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For many of us, remembering the names of wines is difficult, but for some collecting these luxury wines is more than just a hobby. A wine expert can tell you better why these wines are greatly priced. We, at Intercontinental Wines are a UK based fine wine merchants with a global reach, utilising our extensive range of contacts to source the very top tier of fine wines from around the world. With over 15 years experience and knowledge surrounding the fine wine world, we are in a great position to source fine wines and more recently rare & collectible spirits.