Most Expensive WHITE Wine in the World
Which are the most expensive WHITE wines in the world? A drink is always welcomed, especially if it is a glass of wine.
I believe in the saying ‘A glass of wine (yes, not an apple) a day keeps the doctor away.’ There are many reasons why wine is good for the body and mind. Wine could preserve your memory. Wine can build better bones.
It also boost your body’s defenses. Apparently, a glass of wine a day reduces 11% the risk of infection with Helicobacter pylori bacteria. And so on. So my advice to you : Drink more wine ! And if you want to enjoy the best white wine, check out our top 5 of the most expensive, and very tasty, white wines.
#5 Domaine Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France – $1.257
Varietal : Chardonnay
Chardonnay is one of the most famous white-wine grape in the world. Chardonnay wines have a high aromatic complexity.
The Montrachet vineyard produces some of the most rare and expensive wines in the world. It is one of 4 Grand Cru climats.
This one is planted only with Chardonnay. Domaine Ramonet Montrachet Grand Cru is rich, with lemon notes and a citrus palate.
#4 Coche-Dury Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France -$2.302
Varietal : Chardonnay
French wine producer, Domaine Coche-Dury is located in Meursault, Cote de Beaune, France.
Coche-Dury was set by Leon coche in 1920 and produces almost 3.500 cases of bottled wine each year.
You can find Aligote, Pinor noir and Chardonnay planted in the vineyards.
#3 Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France – $4.810
Varietal : Chardonnay
Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Montrachet Grand Cru is one of the most tasty wines ever.
It has multi-dimensional aromas (pear, smoky butterscotch orange peel, honey, graphite, vanilla).
The bouquet has floral notes. It also features a brilliant metallic yellow color, with a green tinge.
#2 Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet Grand Cru, Cote de Beaune, France – $5.923
Varietal : Chardonnay
Anne-Claude Leflaive has one of the most amazing wineries in Burgundy. Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet is one of the most exquisite wines and has lemon note and a hint of hazelnut.
#1 1811 Chateau d’Yquem – $117,000
Varietal : Semillon (80%) and Sauvignon Blanc (20%)
This is the most expensive white wine in the world. Most of the white wines expire after a few years.
But not Chateau d’Yquem. Why? Because it has high levels of residual sugar.
And those levels combined with the grapes natural acidity prevent the spoilage.
I hope you enjoyed our article about the most expensive WHITE wines in the world. Do you have a favorite one? Let us know in the comments below.
