Christie's Announces World Record Price for Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet
The Facts
Christie's announced on July 16, 2026, that a bottle of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, S.L.V., Cabernet Sauvignon 1973 achieved a world record price at auction. The sale took place in New York, though the exact hammer price was not disclosed in the announcement. The wine is historically significant as the winner of the 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, which put California wines on the global map.
The Signal
The record underscores the enduring prestige of Napa Valley's top collectible wines and the strength of the fine-wine auction market. For collectors, this result signals that iconic bottles with provenance and historical resonance continue to command premium values, even as broader market trends fluctuate. Christie's wine department has been a leader in this category, regularly setting benchmarks for rare vintages.
- Auction Houses: Christie's
- Locations: New York
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