A remarkable wine auction saw a 1945 bottle attain a record-breaking price of $812,500, driven by significant distress. Acker Auction House confirmed that the 750ml Domaine de la Romanée-Conti bottle, sourced from the private cellar of Robert Drouhin, achieved this historic valuation at their La Paulée event over the weekend. The sale surpassed the previous record for wine sold at auction, which stood at $558,000 established in 2018, as reported by Telegrafi.
The exceptional value reflects the rarity and historical importance of the wine. “Romanée-Conti from 1945 represents the final wine produced before Domaine de la Romanée-Conti began cultivating its oldest vines – grapes that had endured the phylloxera crisis, two World Wars, and nearly a century of Burgundy’s rich history,” the auction house declared in a press release. This unique bottle’s provenance and age undoubtedly contributed to its extraordinary success within the auction market.
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A bottle of wine from 1945 is being sold for a record price of $812,500.
A 1945 bottle of wine is now valued at $812,500, setting a new record.