Most expensive white wines in the world

The Most Expensive White Wines in the World
The Most Expensive White Wines in the World


How much would you be willing to spend on a good quality glass of white wine?

Maybe you'd splash out a little more if it was a special occasion or if it was a wine you'd wanted to try for some time.

But, the question is, would you ever go as far as to spend a staggering $21,000 (£15,851) on a bottle of wine? Because if you want the best of the bunch that might be what you have to do.

Wine Searcher have put together a list of the most expensive white wines in the world, take a look and see if you could ever imagine spending that much on a bottle of plonk!

4. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France

Cost: $4,000 - $11,000. (£3,019 - £8,303)

If you want to ramp up the spending, experts suggest drinking this while eating lobster.

3. Joh. Jos. Prum Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Mosel, Germany

Cost: $4,000 to $9,000 (£3,019 - £6,793)

2. Domiaine Leflaive Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France

From $5,000 to $15,000 (£3,774 - £11,322)

1. Egon Muller-Scharzof Scharzofberger Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese, Mosel, Germany

From $8,000 to £$21,000 (£6,044 - £15,851)

Experts say you should pair this pricey bottle with spicy food.

The most expensive bottle ever sold was to former sommelier Christian Vanneque who bought it for a staggering £75,000.

Vanneque bought the bottle in 2011 and according to the BBC the 1811 Chateau d'Yquem set the record for the most expensive bottle of white wine ever sold.

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