Best-selling wines and spirits
Key takeaways
- Auctie specializes in fine wines, champagnes, and prestigious spirits, authenticated by recognized experts at the Hôtel Drouot.
- Chinese buyers have accounted for a growing share of the global market since the 2000s, seeking out Bordeaux, Italian wines, and prestigious cognacs.
- The 1945 Romanée-Conti fetched $558,000 in 2018, while the 1926 Macallan whiskey sold for approximately $1.5 million in 2020.
Our best-selling wines and spirits
Every day, our customers turn up to have their bottles appraised. Among them, we sometimes discover treasures from the most prestigious vineyards. Our team of experts accompanies our customers to authenticate and appraise these grands crus, which will be brought by Auctie's, to Hôtel Drouot, the European epicenter of auctions.
What types of wines do we appraise?
- Grands crus
- Champagnes
- Prestige spirits
Why sell your Grands Crus at auction with Auctie's?
- The sale of Grands Crus at auction is currently booming, offering a unique opportunity to sell your wines and spirits at a bargain price and thus achieve attractive returns on investment.
- Auctie's has a team of wine and spirits experts who can guarantee the authenticity and quality of every lot offered for sale.
- A Auctie's auction house also has a global network of collectors and wine lovers, who are ready to invest in quality grands crus.
New Chinese enthusiasts on the prestige wine market
Since the 2000s, Chinese customers have become increasingly interested in grand cru wines, not least because of their growing purchasing power and taste for luxury goods. Today, they account for a significant share of the global wine and spirits auction market.
Chinese buyers often seek out prestigious and renowned bottles, such as the grand crus classés of Bordeaux, but also Italian wines and spirits such as cognac and whisky. They also appreciate rare bottles, with exceptional history or ageing, which represent for them a symbol of status and success.
With its recognized expertise in wines and spirits, as well as its global network of wine collectors and enthusiasts, Auctie's is well placed to offer Chinese buyers the most prized types of bottles. This can result in particularly lively auctions and high selling prices for sellers.
Some records for wine and spirits sales
- In October 2018, a bottle of Romanée-Conti vintage 1945 sold at auction in New York for a record US$558,000.
- In February 2021, a bottle of Petrus vintage 2000 sold at auction in Hong Kong for a record HK$1.8 million (around US$232,000).
- In October 2020, a bottle of Macallan whisky vintage 1926 sold at auction in London for a record £1.2 million (approx. US$1.5 million).
- In July 2020, a private collection of Burgundy wines belonging to a French wine lover sold at auction in Paris for a total of over €1.5 million.
These records demonstrate the growing appeal of auctions for high-quality, world-renowned wines and spirits, as well as the importance of having a network of passionate buyers willing to invest in order to realize high sale prices.
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Frequently asked questions
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What types of wines and spirits are the most sought-after at auctions?Bordeaux’s Grand Crus Classés, Burgundy wines, prestigious Champagnes, and high-end spirits such as Cognac and aged whiskey are among the most sought-after. Buyers, particularly international ones, favor rare bottles with an exceptional history or remarkable aging, which represent both an investment and a symbol of prestige.
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Is this the right time to sell my wines and spirits?Yes, absolutely. The wine and spirits auction market is currently booming, with growing global demand, particularly from new Asian collectors. This trend offers a unique opportunity to secure favorable prices and attractive returns on investment for your high-quality bottles.
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How do I get a bottle of wine or spirits appraised at Auctie's?Auctie's offers a free, no-obligation appraisal of your wines and spirits. Our team of wine experts will contact you within 48 hours to authenticate your bottle, assess its quality, and provide you with a price range. This appraisal request is the first simple and reliable step toward determining the value of your collection.
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Why sell at auction rather than directly?Auctions at Auctie's provide access to a global network of passionate collectors and enthusiasts who are ready to invest in high-quality fine wines. This international visibility, combined with our recognized expertise, fosters healthy competition among buyers and ensures the best prices for your collection, as evidenced by our sales records.
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How does the sales process work with Auctie's?Auctie's supports you every step of the way: free appraisal of your wine or spirits, authentication by our experts, cataloging of the lot, listing for sale at the Hôtel Drouot (European auction center), and auction. Our team manages the entire process to ensure transparency, security, and the best possible value for your collection.
