One of the world's most expensive wines

Chateau Lafleur 1947, Pomerol, magnum is one of the most coveted wines on the world market today. It is a mix of equal parts Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The grapes are harvested exclusively from vines that are more than 30 years old on the average. The production, about 12,000 bottles a year, is very limited compared to other exquisite wines – Chateau Latour, for example, produces about 175,000 bottles a year of its “grand vin”. Naturally, this is decisive for the price of the wine, especially when the wine in question is from one of the best vintages in the 20th century.

The world’s foremost wine critics agree that the quality of this wine is unrivalled. Robert Parker and legendary Michael Broadbent rate it very high. Robert Parker is even so excited that he claims that it is so far the only wine to have brought tears to his eyes. Quite a testimony from a man who makes his living by rating superb wines from all over the world.

It will most certainly be an altogether unique experience to taste this wine. Everything indicates that the bottle has been stored under ideal conditions. The bottle itself is in excellent condition: The label is intact, the colour is described as being dark and clear and the level of wine is high. This qualifies for a “top level” condition, which is exceptional for a wine this old. The cap is nice and without significant cuts or scratches, and the cork appears to be healthy and intact.

Experts estimate that less than 50 bottles of wine of this stature are left today in the entire world. In the Fall of 2005 a bottle of the same wine was sold in the U.S. for about EUR 40.000 (it was estimated at about EUR 20.000. when it was presented at the auction podium).