- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Acker Sells World's Most Expensive Wine Bottle at Auction
The rare 1945 Romanée-Conti bottle fetched a record-breaking price.
Mar. 30, 2026 at 7:59pm
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
A record-breaking sale of a rare 1945 Romanée-Conti wine bottle underscores the enduring value and prestige of the world's most exclusive vintages.NYC TodayAcker, a leading wine auction house, has made history by selling the world's most expensive bottle of wine ever sold at auction. The rare 1945 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Burgundy wine was purchased for a staggering $558,000, shattering the previous record.
Why it matters
This sale highlights the incredible value and prestige associated with the most exclusive and sought-after wines in the world. The 1945 Romanée-Conti is considered one of the greatest vintages ever produced, making it a highly prized collector's item among the world's top wine enthusiasts and investors.
The details
The winning bid of $558,000 for the 1945 Romanée-Conti came from an anonymous buyer participating in Acker's latest auction in New York. The bottle, which was in pristine condition, is part of a legendary vintage from the renowned Domaine de la Romanée-Conti winery in Burgundy, France. Acker, one of the world's leading wine auction houses, facilitated the record-breaking sale.
- The auction took place on March 30, 2026 in New York City.
The players
Acker
A leading wine auction house that facilitated the record-breaking sale of the 1945 Romanée-Conti bottle.
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
The renowned winery in Burgundy, France that produced the legendary 1945 vintage of Romanée-Conti wine.
What they’re saying
“This sale is a testament to the enduring value and prestige of the world's finest wines. The 1945 Romanée-Conti is truly a once-in-a-lifetime bottle that collectors will fight tooth and nail to own.”
— John Kapon, Chairman of Acker
The takeaway
The record-breaking sale of the 1945 Romanée-Conti bottle underscores the incredible value and exclusivity of the world's most sought-after wines, which continue to appreciate in price and prestige among the global elite of wine collectors and investors.
