This 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. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti was one of the few wines that the county yielded. Besides the circumstances, Domaine’s reputed viticulture added to the price tag.
The Rominee-Conti is known for its aromatics of dark fruits, sweet spice and hints of forest. This wine acquired its price of $558,000 at an auction at Geneva, Switzerland, making it the most expensive aged wine in the world. Interestingly, the bid started at $32,000 – that is a 1643.75% leap!
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