# $300,000 Wines The 1947 Cheval Blanc Wine Sets Record as World's Most Expensive Wine By Pearl | Published 2010-11-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/304375-french-wine References: [telegraph](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/howaboutthat/8138500/304375-bottle-of-white-wine-sets-new-world-record.html) & [chevalblanc1947](http://www.chevalblanc1947.com/) There is no telling the lengths a wine connoisseur will go to to possess and drink a [great bottle of wine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-real). Especially one with deep pockets. A 1947 French Cheval-Blanc 6-liter bottle of wine in a rare Imperial format just sold for $304,375 to a Swiss collector. This price smashes the world record as the most expensive wine ever sold at auction. The $304,375 wine was created in a very hot year, which concentrated the fruit aromas. The quality of this particular vintage is so high that auction sales typically fetch [astronomical prices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highvalue-charity-auction). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 2% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Drinking](https://www.trendhunter.com/drinking) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **$300,000 Wines:** Wine industry is seeing an increasing demand for rare and expensive vintages. - **Wine Collectors:** The emergence of extremely wealthy individuals has led to a surge in demand for rare wines, creating opportunities for auction houses and exclusive wine retailers. - **Luxury Food & Beverage:** The trend toward luxury consumption is driving demand for high-priced wines, creating opportunities for luxury retailers and high-end restaurants. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Auction Houses:** The increasing demand for rare and expensive wines is driving large profits for auction houses that specialize in high-end wines. - **Wine Retailing:** The increasing demand for rare and expensive wines is leading to a proliferation of specialized wine retailers that cater to high-end customers. - **Fine Dining Restaurants:** Wine is a critical component of fine dining, and high-end restaurants are actively seeking rare and expensive vintages to offer patrons. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Extravagant Scotch Whiskies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glen-grant-distillery.md) - [Expensive Whiskey Sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emerald-isle-whiskey.md) - [Lifetime Wine Subscriptions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obvious-wines.md) - [Record-Breaking Wine Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belaire-zeus.md) - [Extravagant Luxury Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luxury-bourbon.md) - [Vintage Bulk-Style Wines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/costco-2.md) - [Extravagant Whiskey Bottle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whiskey-bottle-design.md) - [Ultra-Rare Whiskey Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dekant-acclaim-collection.md) - [$1000 Bourbon Cocktails](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-most-expensive-bloody-mary.md)