With the conclusion of a live auction on April 8. Collectors sent prices well past estimates for Sotheby’s Fine & Rare Wines auction. The auction featured bottles that originated in iconic regions like Burgundy, Bordeaux and Napa.

Collectors Dashboard evaluates high-end collectibles as an alternative asset class. This means certain bottles of wine are attracting the same capital that could have been invested into stocks or bonds. Many collectibles now cost thousands of dollars (or much more). Collectors with a passion to own certain vintages of vino for years frequently have to compete directly against investors whose only desire is to make a profit in the future.

We have tracked the first 25 lots with original estimates and sale prices provided by Sotheby’s.

Lot #1: DRC Assortment Case 1990 Domaine de la Romanée Conti (12 BT) estimated at $60,000.00 to $90,000.00 and sold for $118,750.00. This was the highest priced lot we found in this wine auction. Image below by Sotheby’s.

Lot #2: DRC Assortment Case 1986 Domaine de la Romanée Conti (12 BT) estimated at $30,000.00 to $50,000.00 and sold for $50,000.00.

Lot #3: Richebourg 1988 Domaine Leroy (2 BT) estimated at $7,000.00 to $11,000.00 and sold for $15,000.00.

Lot #4: Vosne Romanée, Les Genevrières 1990 Domaine Leroy (6 BT) estimated at$12,000.00 to $17,000.00 and sold for $21,250.00.

Lot #5: Chambolle Musigny, Les Fremières 1990 Domaine Leroy (6 BT) estimated at $8,000.00 to $12,000.00 and sold for $16,250.00.

Lot #6: Musigny, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 1991 Comte Georges de Vogüé (12 BT) estimated at $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 and sold for $18,750.00.

Lot #7: Musigny, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 1989 Comte Georges de Vogüé (12 BT) estimated at $7,000.00 to $11,000.00 and sold for $11,250.00.

Lot #8: Chambolle Musigny, Les Amoureuses 1993 Comte Georges de Vogüé (12 BT) estimated at $8,000.00 to $12,000.00 and sold for $13,750.00.

Lot #9: Richebourg 1989 Jean Gros (3 BT) estimated at $2,400.00 to $3,000.00 and sold for $5,000.00.

Lot #10: Petrus 1990 (2 BT) estimated at $6,000.00 to $8,000.00 and sold for $11,250.00.

Lot #11: Petrus 1989 (5 BT) estimated at $15,000.00 to $20,000.00 and sold for $27,500.00.

Lot #12: Le Pin 1999 (6 BT) estimated at $9,000.00 to $12,000.00 and sold for $18,750.00.

Lot #13: Le Pin 1992 (12 BT) estimated at $15,000.00 to $20,000.00 and sold for $27,500.00.

Lot #14: Le Pin 1991 (10 BT) estimated at $10,000.00 to $15,000.00 and sold for $21,250.00.

Lot #15 Le Pin 1990 (12 BT) estimated at $35,000.00 to $50,000.00 and sold for $60,000.00 (Image below by Sotheby’s).

Lot #16: Le Pin 1986 (1 MAG) estimated at $4,000.00 to $6,000.00 and sold for $5,625.00.

Lot #17: Le Pin 1985 (1 MAG) estimated at $5,000.00 to $7,000.00 and sold for$6,000.00.

Lot #18: Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989 (12 BT) estimated at $16,000.00 to $22,000.00 and sold for $25,000.00.

Lot #19: Petrus 2015 (6 BT) estimated at $18,000.00 to $26,000.00 and sold for $25,000.00.

Lot #20: Petrus 2015 (6 BT) estimated at $18,000.00 to $26,000.00 and sold for $30,000.00.

Lot #21: Petrus 2015 (6 BT) estimated at $18,000.00 to $26,000.00 and sold for $27,500.00.

Lot #22: Petrus 2015 (6 BT) estimated at $18,000.00 to $26,000.00 and sold for $30,000.00.

Lot #23: Château Lafleur 2015 (6 BT) estimated at $6,500.00 to $9,000.00 and sold for $7,520.00.

Lot #24: Château Lafleur 2015 (6 BT) estimated at $6,500.00 to $9,000.00 and sold for $8,750.00.

Lot #25: Château Lafleur 2015 (6 BT) estimated at $6,500.00 to $9,000.00 and sold for $8,750.00.