WINE COLLECTION
The Oldest Exquisite Bottles of Wine Collection
With meticulous curation and decades of ageing, few vintages in the world have a six figure net-worth. Let’s explore these precious gems in the world of wine.
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Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Grand Cru (1945) - Cost $558,000
Explore MoreThis wine is a burgundy hailing from Domaine Romanee-Conti in France. Its staggering price comes from the exceptional circumstances under which it was made. In the aftermath of World War II in 1945, Domaine was able to produce only 600 bottles of wine due to shortage of resources.
By Unisa Kamara
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Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (1992) – cost $500,000
Discover Now1992 was the first ever vintage produced by Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon. Only 175 cases were produced and Screaming Eagle Cabernet was still finding its footing as a luxury wine producer at that time.
By Unisa Kamara
Jeroboam of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild (1945) – Cost $310,700
Jeroboam was produced in the vineyards of Nathaniel Rothschild and is known as one of the best wines made in the last 100 years.
By Unisa Kamara
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Ampoule from Penfolds, Block-42 Cabernet Sauvignon (2004) – Cost $168,000
Explore MoreThe Block 42-Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 is a limited edition wine from Australia’s Penfolds. It’s not kept in a bottle, but in an ampoule within a glass vestibule. It can be opened by breaking off its end, which can be done only by trained winemakers.
By Unisa Kamara
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Chateau Lafite Rothschild (1787)– Cost $156,450
Discover NowThe Chateau Lafite Rothschild 1787 was recovered nearly 200 years later in a cellar in Paris. It was a bordeaux, which has a shelf-life of 50 years, rendering it undrinkable. However, the dusty bottle had markers of significant quality with engravings from 18th century France.
By Unisa Kamara
Henri Jayer, Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux (1999) – Cost $136,955
The Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux 1999 was crafted by Henri Jayer, known as the “Master of Pinot Noir”. He was responsible for innovating many techniques in winemaking. The Vosne-Romanee Cros Parantoux is a full-bodied Pinot Noir, with an aroma of Vosne style spice, moderate oak, earth and violets.
By Unisa Kamara
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Cheval Blanc (1947) – Cost $304,375
Explore MoreHailing from Saint-Emilion, a commune in France, the Cheval Blanc 1947 is known as one the most iconic vintages to have ever existed.
By Unisa Kamara
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Château Lafite (1869) – Cost $230,000Château Lafite (1869) – Cost $230,000
Discover NowThe Chateau Lafite 1869 is the first vintage that was produced by the Rothschild family. Its value comes from its age and the legacy of the wine estate, located in Pauillac, France.
By Unisa Kamara
Chateau Margaux (1787 ) – Cost $225,000
The Chateau Margaux is located on the left bank of Bordeaux and has been around for more than three centuries. It has always been at the top of its viticulture game.
By Unisa Kamara
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Massandra Sherry de la Frontera (1775) – Cost $43,500
Explore MoreHailing from Jeres de la Frontera in Spain, Massandra Sherry is believed to be one of Europe’s oldest wines. It is from the Massandra Winery collection, which is known as the 'Treasure Trove of Wines' because it includes over a million vintages and preserves one bottle of everything it produces in its library.
By Unisa Kamara