How Much Latour 1961 Could You Buy For the Price of DRC Romanée-Conti 1945?
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Anthony Maxwell, Liv-ex Director
- 15 Nov 2018 | News & Views
Last month, two bottles of DRC Romanée-Conti 1945 broke the record for the most expensive wines ever sold at auction. The two bottles were sold by Sotheby’s in New York for $496,000 and $558,000 respectively.


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