Imagine paying the equivalent of two Alfa Romeos for just one bottle of wine.

For seasoned wine lovers and passionate collectors, the thrill of discovering a rare bottle — and paying an extravagant price for 750 ml of liquid artistry — is a pleasure in itself.

If you’re fascinated by the world of fine wines, here’s a look at some of the most expensive bottles ever sold. Their price tags alone are enough to make your jaw drop.

1869 Chateau Lafite Rothschild — $207,075

The 1869 vintage is a piece of wine history. It marks the first-ever vintage produced by the Rothschild family at their château winery in Médoc.

This Premier Grand Cru Classé wine was later bottled in 1953 and 1983, and in 2010, it became the most expensive single bottle of wine ever sold at auction.

This exceptional Bordeaux blend is admired for its:

• Aromas of cedar, oak, and leather
• Historic significance
• Rare availability in pristine condition

Few bottles in the world hold such legendary status.

2009 Domaine Leroy Musigny Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits — $96,910

Domaine Leroy, located in the heart of Côte de Nuits, Burgundy, is renowned for producing some of the world’s most elegant Pinot Noir wines.

The winery is also famed for its Chambertin Grand Cru wines, but the 2009 Musigny Grand Cru stands out as a masterpiece.

This spectacular vintage opens with intoxicating notes of:

• Raspberry
• Rose petals
• Warm spices

With breathtaking finesse and ultra-limited production, this bottle has become one of the most desired by collectors.

1847 Château d’Yquem, Sauternes — $101,986

Château d’Yquem is widely regarded as the producer of the world’s greatest sweet wine, and the 1847 vintage is one of its crowning achievements.

Its extraordinary quality earned:

• 99 points from Wine Spectator
• A perfect 100 points from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate

This luxurious Sauternes offers:

• Aromas of ripe raspberries
• Rich, heady vanilla undertones
• A sweetness balanced by elegant acidity

It remains one of the most celebrated dessert wines ever crafted.

2001 Leroy Domaine d’Auvenay Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru, Côte de Beaune — $42,894

Domaine d’Auvenay, based in Côte de Beaune, France, holds legendary status thanks to Lalou Bize-Leroy, the iconic winemaker and co-owner of Romanée-Conti in earlier years.

Her meticulous approach to biodynamic winemaking transformed the estate into a symbol of purity and rarity.

The 2001 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru white wine showcases:

• Honeyed aromas
• White flowers
• Apricot notes
• A beautifully textured, fruit-forward palate

This bottle stands as one of the most admired white wines among global collectors.

1959 Egon Müller Scharzhofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese — $41,580

Weingut Egon Müller, located in the Saar Valley in Mosel, Germany, produces some of the most sought-after Rieslings on the planet.

Working exclusively with the Riesling grape, the estate is renowned for crafting ethereal, long-lived sweet wines.

The 1959 Trockenbeerenauslese is admired for its:

• Ripe lemon fragrance
• Mineral-driven complexity
• Subtle spice
• Rich yet delicate sweetness

This bottle is a pinnacle of German winemaking excellence.