Top 10 most expensive wine in the world in 2023

Besides being a great attraction to most of the connoisseurs in the world, fine wine has become one of the best-performing assets since around 20 years. The most expensive ones in the world fetch thousands of dollars and sometimes a bottle of them are worth more than one's yearly rent. 

If you are a wine enthusiast and looking for the best on offer, we have listed below the top 10 most expensive ones in the world as of 2023..

1. Domaine De La Romanee Conti Grand Cru $19,052

Origin Burgundy, France

Owned by the renowned Domaine de La Romanée Conti, Romanee-Conti stands as the world's most expensive wine. Often referred to as DRC, it is produced in limited quantities, typically ranging from 5,000 to 5,500 bottles annually, hailing from a mere 4.5-acre vineyard. This Burgundy, France masterpiece, recognized as the most consistently exceptional wine in the region, has seen impressive growth in value over the past decade or so. An average bottle of DRC commands a staggering price of $19,052, while the highest-priced vintage to date fetched an astonishing $543,256 at a Sotheby's auction in 2018.

2. Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru $17,783

Origin Cote De Nuits, France

Domaine LeRoy Musigny Grand Cru is owned by Madame Leroy, who is known as the pioneer of biodynamic means of production. She was a co-owner of Domaine de la Romanee Conti (DRC) before she parted ways in 1992.

She is known to make exclusive wine that only the wealthy can afford. The production of Musigny Grand Cru is estimated to be 700 bottles per year. The cost of a bottle on average is $17,783 and the most expensive vintage was sold for $58,154.

3. Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese $13,376

Origin Mosel, Germany

Scharzhofberger Riesling is owned by Egon Müller, a German winemaker. The owner of the wine producer Weingut Egon Müller, Scharzhof, that is located near Wiltingen have always been known for the fine quality of wine that they produce. 

Since the 1900s, the Müller family have been renowned for producing some of the best wines in the world and have managed to sweet wines of great quality even when other estates of Scharzhofberger have failed to do so. 

A bottle of the wine costs $13,376 and the most expensive vintage was sold for $33,388.

4. Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier Musigny Grand Cru - $12,186

Origin Cote De Nuits, France

The story of the existence of this fine wine goes back to 1924 when Georges Roumier married a local Chambolle-Musigny girl, and received a part of Chambolle Musigny vineyards as dowry.

During the years that followed, the Roumier family went ahead and bought pockets of a number of Grand Cru vineyards and now own five in total. The average number of this wine that is produced per year is limited to 350-380 bottles.

The average price of a bottle of Domaine Georges Roumier is $12,186, while the most expensive vintage was sold $25,547.

5. Domaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru $10,184

Origin Cote De Beaune, France

Montrachet Grand Cru was owned by the late Anne Claude Leflaive, who was also known as the Grande Dame of Burgundy, who was considered to be the most famous producer in Puligny-Montrachet.

Domaine Leflaive’s holdings is known to represent some of the most prominent terroir in the world when it comes to Chardonnay. They also include he legendary Grand Cru vineyard Le Montrachet which is known for producing the greatest while Burgandy. 

A bottle of this wine costs $10,184 and a bottle of the most expensive vintage was for $15,226.

6. J.s. Terrantez Madeira $ 8,285

Origin: Madeira Terrantez, Portugal

The 1812 J.S. Terrantez Madeira is a true masterpiece that transports us to a bygone era. Its stenciled front label stands as a testament to its historical significance. This Terrantez Madeira is a precious relic of history, deserving the admiration of both collectors and connoisseurs alike. Terrantez, an off-dry wine, delivers an exquisite taste that's light and delicately fresh. It offers subtle notes, reminiscent of a delicate lemon zest and the refreshing quality of ozone. Yet, it maintains the delightful depth and elegance that characterize Madeira wines. It's a complex, well-balanced wine that embodies all the qualities of a dryer style of Madeira, enriched with smooth, fresh, and richer citrus tones. This is a wine meant to be savored and enjoyed, representing the pinnacle of Madeira wine craftsmanship. It should be cherished as the ultimate expression of what a Madeira wine can be.

7. Domaine De La Romanée Conti Montrachet Grand Cru $7,722

Origin Cote De Beaune, France

Domaine de la Romanee-Conti (DRC) is undoubtedly one of the leading producers of wine in the market as they own the most prestigious estate and also the greatest white wine terroir in the world.

A bottle of the fine wine of Montrachet Grand Cru, on an average, costs $7,722. The most expensive vintage bottle was sold for $108,000.

8. Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru $7,695

Origin Cote De Nuits, France

Chambertin Grand Cru is owned by none other than Madame Leroy, the pioneer of biodynamic means of production. 

Production of this wine is estimated to be somewhere between 750 and 900 bottles per year.

The average price of a bottle of Chambertin Grand Cru is $7,695 and the most expensive vintage was sold in for $16,524.

9. Richebourg Grand Cru $6,015

Origin Cote De Nuits, France

The owner of Richebourg Grand Cru, Madame Leroy currently owns two plots in Richebourg. The larger one is located in the northern part of the vineyard on the border to Les Verroilles ou Richebourg, while the one that is smaller in size is positioned between DRC and Mongeard-Mugneret.

A bottle of this wine on an average costs $5,848 and the most expensive vintage was sold for $10,000.

10. Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc $5,983

Origin Oakville, Usa

 Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc is a highly sought-after and prestigious wine produced by the Screaming Eagle Winery and Vineyards, which is located in Napa Valley, California. While the winery is perhaps best known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, the Sauvignon Blanc produced by Screaming Eagle is equally celebrated in the world of fine wines. 

Updated: August 2023