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Auction results: Château Margaux 1996

What bottles fetched when collectors sold them at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Hart Davis Hart, lot by lot, as each house published it.

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Auction results: Château Margaux 1996

What bottles of the wines in the ledger fetched at auction, lot by lot, from the results the houses publish themselves. Each row is one lot: the sale, the format and the price as the house published it. Nothing is converted, averaged or turned into an index.

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A collector sends bottles to an auction house. Bidders compete, the hammer falls, and the winner pays the hammer price plus the house’s fee, usually 15 to 25 percent.

These are real sales, so they show what someone actually paid for a famous bottle.

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Christie's10,575 lotsMar 2021 – Sep 2026 · 138 sales · 56 wines
Sotheby's38 lotsSep 2026 – Sep 2026 · 2 sales · 8 wines
Sale dateWine and vintageHouse and saleLotFormatLot pricePer bottleRecord
Sep 2026 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Sotheby'sFinest & Rarest Wines (PF2662) · Paris 431 × 600 cl ≈$7,695≈$7,695 Lot page · fee included
Sep 2026 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Sotheby'sFinest & Rarest Wines (PF2662) · Paris 428 × 75 cl ≈$6,716≈$839 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Historic Cellar of Jürgen Schwarz: Five Decades of Collecting, Day I (sale 23766) · New York 1191 × 600 cl $6,000$6,000 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York 9441 × 300 cl $6,875$6,875 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York 9433 × 150 cl $5,250$1,750 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York 94212 × 75 cl $9,375$781 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York 94112 × 75 cl $10,000$833 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York 94012 × 75 cl $11,250$938 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York 93912 × 75 cl $16,250$1,354 Lot page · fee included
Apr 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sTimeless Excellence: The Pristine Wine Collection of Jörg G. Bucherer (sale 24158) · London 6312 × 75 cl ≈$7,937≈$661 Lot page · fee included
Apr 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: London Edition (sale 23891) · London 7526 × 75 cl ≈$3,638≈$606 Lot page · fee included
Feb 2025 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: LA Edition (sale 23748) · Los Angeles 416 × 75 cl $3,750$625 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sPristine Bordeaux Classics: The Directors Collection (sale 24053) · Los Angeles 3912 × 75 cl $7,500$625 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sPristine Bordeaux Classics: The Directors Collection (sale 24053) · Los Angeles 3812 × 75 cl $7,500$625 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong 211 × 600 cl ≈$4,141≈$4,141 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong 201 × 600 cl ≈$4,141≈$4,141 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong 191 × 300 cl ≈$2,389≈$2,389 Lot page · fee included
Oct 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sA Life Well Lived: The Remarkable Cellar of Melina and Dr N.K. Yong (sale 23199) · Hong Kong 50477 × 75 cl ≈$4,141≈$592 Lot page · fee included
Jul 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: LA Edition (sale 23095) · Los Angeles 3517 × 37.5 cl $5,000$294 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring The Landmark Cellar (sale 23089) · Los Angeles 1956 × 75 cl $3,750$625 Lot page · fee included
May 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong 50671 × 500 cl ≈$5,097≈$5,097 Lot page · fee included
Apr 2024 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux Premier Cru Classé, Margaux 1996 Christie'sLe Gavroche Part II: The Wine Cellar (sale 22983) · London 33111 × 75 cl ≈$7,937≈$722 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine Wine from the Cellar of Quincy Jones and A Diplomat's Collection of Rarities (sale 22106) · Los Angeles 4512 × 75 cl $6,875$573 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine Wine from the Cellar of Quincy Jones and A Diplomat's Collection of Rarities (sale 22106) · Los Angeles 446 × 75 cl $3,750$625 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine Wine from the Cellar of Quincy Jones and A Diplomat's Collection of Rarities (sale 22106) · Los Angeles 434 × 75 cl $2,750$688 Lot page · fee included
Oct 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring Two Superlative Collections (sale 22105) · Los Angeles 8812 × 75 cl $10,000$833 Lot page · fee included
Oct 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Continental Cellars (sale 23054) · London 1212 × 75 cl ≈$8,268≈$689 Lot page · fee included
Sep 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring a Superb Collection from the Pacific Northwest (sale 22074) · Los Angeles 2418 × 75 cl $6,250$781 Lot page · fee included
Apr 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Ruan Collection (sale 22062) · Los Angeles 3712 × 75 cl $8,750$729 Lot page · fee included
Apr 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Ruan Collection (sale 22062) · Los Angeles 3612 × 75 cl $8,750$729 Lot page · fee included
Apr 2023 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Ruan Collection (sale 22062) · Los Angeles 358 × 75 cl $5,625$703 Lot page · fee included
Sep 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London 561 × 300 cl ≈$4,299≈$4,299 Lot page · fee included
Sep 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London 551 × 300 cl ≈$4,299≈$4,299 Lot page · fee included
Sep 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London 541 × 300 cl ≈$3,969≈$3,969 Lot page · fee included
Sep 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London 536 × 75 cl ≈$4,961≈$827 Lot page · fee included
Sep 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London 5212 × 75 cl ≈$9,922≈$827 Lot page · fee included
Jun 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR PART II: Online (sale 21208) · Hong Kong 2212 × 75 cl ≈$10,353≈$863 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 33212 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 33112 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 33012 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32912 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32812 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32712 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32612 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32512 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32412 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32312 × 75 cl ≈$10,532≈$878 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: The Geneva Edit (sale 20939) · Geneva 32212 × 75 cl ≈$11,284≈$940 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong 50628 × 75 cl ≈$6,690≈$836 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong 506112 × 75 cl ≈$12,743≈$1,062 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong 506012 × 75 cl ≈$12,743≈$1,062 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong 505912 × 75 cl ≈$12,743≈$1,062 Lot page · fee included
May 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong 505812 × 75 cl ≈$12,743≈$1,062 Lot page · fee included
Apr 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines (sale 21093) · London 11912 × 75 cl ≈$9,922≈$827 Lot page · fee included
Mar 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest & Rarest Wines Including a Collaboration with Grapes for Humanity Global Charity Foundation (sale 20967) · Los Angeles 7912 × 75 cl $8,750$729 Lot page · fee included
Mar 2022 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest & Rarest Wines Including a Collaboration with Grapes for Humanity Global Charity Foundation (sale 20967) · Los Angeles 7810 × 75 cl $7,500$750 Lot page · fee included
Dec 2021 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines Online (sale 21178) · Hong Kong 2793 × 75 cl ≈$2,230≈$743 Lot page · fee included
Nov 2021 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines (sale 19867) · Hong Kong 609412 × 75 cl ≈$13,539≈$1,128 Lot page · fee included
Mar 2021 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring A Superlative Private Collection (sale 19854) · Hong Kong 34212 × 75 cl ≈$7,964≈$664 Lot page · fee included
Mar 2021 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring A Superlative Private Collection (sale 19854) · Hong Kong 34112 × 75 cl ≈$7,964≈$664 Lot page · fee included
Mar 2021 Château Margaux 1996Château Margaux 1996 Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring A Superlative Private Collection (sale 19854) · Hong Kong 3812 × 75 cl ≈$8,761≈$730 Lot page · fee included
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