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At the time of release, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) is likely the priciest wine, though other contenders like Petrus and Screaming Eagle also come to mind. As wines age and become rarer, others might surpass these in value. For instance, I recently saw a documentary where they sampled an 1870 Lafite, it’s easy to imagine that bottle fetching a price higher than DRC’s. However, since these are auction wines, comparing them to wines available at release can be tricky. A quick search reveals a 1947 Cheval Blanc going for $305,000 and a 1992 Screaming Eagle fetching up to $500,000.
I believe Jayer and Leroy definitely deserve a mention in this discussion. Currently, Leroy’s Musigny might even surpass DRC in price at release. Additionally, the value of Jayer’s Richebourg wines is skyrocketing every few years, thanks to his legendary status and the fact that these wines are no longer being produced.
I was considering those two as well. According to Liv-Ex, Armand Rousseau currently holds the top spot.
A quick look at the Power 100 list reveals that Armand Rousseau, a prominent name in Burgundy auctions, has surpassed Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (which is now in second place) and last year’s leader, Domaine Leroy (now in third), to take the number one position.
You can check out the details here: Liv-Ex Power 100 List 2019.
Note: This ranking seems to correlate with price but is based on year-over-year price appreciation, so individual experiences may vary.