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Statistics About The Most Expensive Bottle Of Wine In The World
The most expensive bottle of wine in the world sold for $558,000 at an auction in 2018.
In this post, we explore the world of ultra-luxury wines by delving into the realm of record-breaking wine auctions. From the most expensive bottle ever sold to the historical significance behind each vintage, join us as we uncover the fascinating statistics surrounding these coveted bottles.
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"The most expensive bottle of wine ever sold is a 1945 Romanee Conti that sold for $558,000."
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"The wine was sold at Sotheby's auction house in New York."
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"The price tripled the previous record for a single bottle of wine of $233,000 in 2010."
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"Only 600 bottles of 1945 Romanee-Conti were ever produced."
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"The Romanée-Conti vineyard is just 1.8 hectares."
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"The same auction broke another wine record, selling a different bottle of the same 1945 vintage for $496,000."
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"The 1945 vintage is prized as a "unicorn" wine because of its rarity."
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"Before the 1945 Romanée-Conti took the title, the 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon held the record for the most expensive wine."
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"The 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon was sold at an auction in 2000 for $500,000."
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"The auction of the 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon was to raise funds for the Napa Valley Wine Auction."
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"A taste of the 1945 Romanée-Conti supposedly reveals flavors of ripe, candied fruit and spices."
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"The 1992 Screaming Eagle is said to exhibit the classic cabernet flavors of blackcurrant, plum, and cherry."
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"The vintage of 1945 marked the end of World War II, adding historical significance to the wine."
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"The Romanée-Conti has been hailed as the best Burgundy wine."
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"Only two barrels were produced for the 1945 Romanée-Conti."
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"The Romanée-Conti vineyard is heralded as the heart of the most exclusive wine-growing area in the world."
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"The 1945 Romanée-Conti is made from Pinot Noir grapes."
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"The 1945 vintage of Romanée-Conti earned the perfect 100 point score from noted wine critic, Robert Parker."
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"The 1945 Romanée-Conti is said to have a life expectancy of 100 years from its vintage year."