of Burgundy, France, DRC is synonymous with perfection and revered as the holy grail of wines. Its ethereal wines, produced from a mere 4.5 acres of land, command astronomical prices and have an almost mythical reputation. The vineyard of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti are renowned throughout Burgundy and is well known for the highest quality standard of wine. There were only 600 bottles made of the 1945 vintage, which is actually heralded as the unicorn vintage. This is not only the most expensive bottle of Burgundy ever sold but is the most expensive bottle of wine ever sold. It was purchased by a collector in 2018 at a Sotheby’s sale in New York of the estate of Robert Drouhin. Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is a highly esteemed and sought-after wine produced by the Screaming Eagle Winery in Napa Valley, California. The 1992 vintage, in particular, is renowned for its exceptional quality and a notable event where it was sold for an astonishing $500,000 at a charity wine auction in Napa Valley in the year 2000. This Napa Cabernet is opaque purple in color with a beautiful blackberry flavor and has aromas of toasty oak, vanilla, and mint. The wine is known for its meticulous winemaking process and bottled unfined and unfiltered, allowing it to retain its natural character and depth. Additionally, it is aged in 60% new oak barrels, which imparts a refined oak influence that beautifully complements the wine’s fruit profile. On the palate, the Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 is known for its opulent blackberry flavor, which is intertwined with the oak’s richness. The combination of fruit and oak provides a balanced and luxurious tasting experience, with a long and harmonious finish. Château 1947 CHEVAL-BLANC The 1947 French Cheval-Blanc is widely recognized as the most expensive sold bottle of vino in history at $304,375. Château Cheval Blanc is one of the most famous properties in Saint-Emilion, founded in the 15th century. The 1947 vintage was declared as one of the finest Cheval Blanc vintages that have ever been produced, and also consider it as being one the best clarets made in the 21st century. The winemaking style that was used by the winemaker was risky, but so successful in creating a combination of voluptuous flavours and lush texture made it beautiful to drink. Only 110,000 bottles of the vintage were produced. In 2010, the 67-year-old bottle was sold to a private collector at a Christie’s auction in Geneva. As per the Classification of Saint-Emilion wine, the Cheval Blanc has a class A status, and of all the merlot wines, there are only two which were granted with this classification. The grapes were said to be legendary between April and October of 1947, and the survivor bottle is the only known bottle in the Imperial format from this particular Saint-Emilion vintage. Jeroboam of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945 Jeroboam of Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1945 is one of the most prestigious wines made in the vineyards of Nathaniel Rothschild. The 1945 vintage is considered among the best produced in the last 100 years. Each vintage has a label that is specially designed by a chosen artist. The 1945 label created by Artist Philippe Julian displays the words, “Année de la Victoire” (year of victory) and production of the wine for the 1945 vintage was carefully supervised by the famed cellarmaster Raoul Blondin. The wine has elegant blackberry and oak flavour and an opulent nose of mint, vanilla, and baking spices. The Jeroboam (which holds three 75cl bottles) was sold to a private collector in 1997 for $310,700. Shipwrecked 1907 Heidsieck Heidsieck & C° Monopole is one of the oldest Champagne houses in France.The 1907 vintage of Heisieck & Co Monopole Gout Américan is considered one of the most expensive Champagnes in the world. Although, T\there are still bottles available today, yet the quantities are minuscule and very hard 24|LUXEBOOK|NOV/DEC 2023 NOV/DEC 2023 |LUXEBOOK|25
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