Wine-Searcher: The Most Valued Bordeaux Wines of 2025

For decades, Bordeaux has been synonymous with prestige and timeless wines, yet when it comes to the world’s most expensive bottles, the region has often trailed behind Burgundy.

In 2025, that gap not only remains, but Bordeaux’s finest now also sit largely behind Napa’s top offerings. While Burgundy’s priciest bottles soar above USD 47,000 and Napa hits nearly USD 6,000, Bordeaux’s top-tier lineup tops out at USD 4325.

This paradox positions Bordeaux in a curious space: still highly sought after, yet comparatively a bargain when placed against the titans of Burgundy, Napa, and even Champagne. For collectors seeking long-term value, Bordeaux continues to offer prestige and relative accessibility in the luxury wine market.

The 2025 Ranking: Bordeaux’s Most Expensive Wines by Wine-Searcher

1. Petrus, Pomerol – USD 4325
   The world’s most expensive Bordeaux and Merlot, Petrus remains the jewel of Pomerol. Despite some fluctuations, its trajectory has risen steadily from USD 2740 in 2015.
2. Le Pin, Pomerol – USD 3758
   Another pure Merlot icon, Le Pin continues to command serious value, rising from USD 2452 in 2015 while maintaining steady global demand.
3. Petrus Saute-Loup Reserve de la Famille – USD 2469
   A rarity, produced for family and friends of the Moueix family. With wild oscillations – peaking at USD 8401 in 2022 – this is one of Bordeaux’s most volatile yet intriguing wines.
4. Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey Lalique Carafe Edition, Sauternes – USD 1921
   A Premier Cru Classé sweet wine packaged in Lalique crystal. While its value is tied as much to design as to terroir, it highlights Bordeaux’s crossover into luxury craftsmanship.
5. Château Angélus Hommage à Elisabeth Bouchet, Saint-Émilion – USD 1886
   Produced only in the finest vintages, from century-old Cabernet Franc vines, this tribute to Elisabeth Bouchet has steadily risen from USD 1196 in 2021.
6. Le Secret des Grands Chefs Yannick Alleno, Pomerol – USD 1067
   A project-driven Bordeaux blend from undiscovered terroirs, this wine has doubled in value since 2017 but remains highly limited in distribution.
7. Château Lafleur, Vin de France – USD 1048
   Having left the AOP system, Lafleur demonstrates the strength of reputation over classification, with a steady rise since 2015.
8. Château Haut-Brion Blanc, Pessac-Léognan – USD 943
   The only white on the list, this Sauvignon Blanc–Sémillon blend continues its modest upward trend in value.
9. Château Lafite Rothschild, Pauillac – USD 899
   Known for elegance and perfume, Lafite has seen a slight dip since 2015 but remains among Bordeaux’s most iconic First Growths.
10. Château Latour, Pauillac – USD 783
    Recognizable worldwide with its lion-topped tower label, Latour has remained stable in value for the past decade.

Bordeaux’s Place in the Global Luxury Market

When compared with Burgundy, Napa, and Champagne, Bordeaux’s position may seem diminished. Yet this relative undervaluation is also an opportunity: for collectors and connoisseurs, the world’s most expensive Bordeaux wines offer prestige, history, and craftsmanship at a fraction of the price of their rivals.

Whether this undervaluation signals a challenge for Bordeaux’s global perception or a golden chance for savvy buyers remains to be seen. What is clear is that Bordeaux continues to embody both tradition and collectability, even in an increasingly competitive fine wine market.

Source: Wine-Searcher