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Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche Grand Cru 2005

2005 was an exceptional year in Burgundy: about as good as it gets.

Save · All vintages of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche Grand Cru · Compare

Grand cru and premier cru vineyards with a stone cross, Vosne-Romanée, Côte de Nuits, Burgundy
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What to expect

Expect a rich, complete wine that can keep improving for decades.

No year of this wine is rated higher. It shares the top mark with 2 others out of the 29 we cover.

A glass of red wine on a mossy stone wall beside an autumn vineyard, with a church spire in the mist
The year
Exceptional
Last sold at auction for
≈$6,690a bottle · Christie's, Mar 2026
How hard to find
Rare21 years old

Other vintages of this wine

One square for each year. The darker the square, the better the weather was for the grapes. Tap a year to read about it.

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What bottles sell for

At auction, standard bottles of this vintage have sold for between ≈$4,779 and ≈$15,132 each, across 36 sales since May 2021.

Every sale on record63 lots, each linked to the auction house
$2,500$5,000$7,500$10,000$12,500$15,00020222023202420252026HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2021-05-19 · $7,433HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2021-05-19 · $7,433HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-07 · $6,371HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2021-11-25 · $7,433HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2021-11-25 · $7,964HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-04-12 · $14,601HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-04-12 · $15,132HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-04-13 · $8,761HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-05-20 · $10,619HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-05-20 · $10,619HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-05-22 · $10,088HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-05-22 · $10,088HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-05-23 · $5,973HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-05-23 · $6,371HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-05-23 · $6,371HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-05-23 · $6,902HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-06-06 · $7,301HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-09-13 · $6,371HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-11-27 · $6,053HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-12-06 · $5,973HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-05-31 · $4,779HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-05-31 · $5,309HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-05-31 · $5,840HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-05-31 · $5,840HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-05-31 · $7,433HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-10-03 · $4,779HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-10-03 · $4,779HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-10-03 · $4,779HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-12-04 · $5,840HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-04-23 · $5,575HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-05-22 · $6,902HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-05-22 · $7,168HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-10-26 · $5,575HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-10-26 · $6,053HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2026-03-16 · $6,690HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2026-03-16 · $7,964USD per bottle: lot price ÷ bottles in the lotSale date36 lots of 75 cl bottles sold in USD at Christie's · prices as published by each house · ≈ converted to USD at the 9 Oct 2026 rate
Sale dateHouse and saleFormatLot pricePer bottle
Sep 2026Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: London Edition (sale 24534) · London · lot 2051 × 75 cl≈$6,614≈$6,614
May 2026Christie'sThe Remarkable Continental Cellar of the Célérier Family (sale 24812) · London · lot 92 × 75 cl≈$10,749≈$5,374
May 2026Christie'sFinal Treasures from the Wine Cellar of Andrew Lloyd Webber (sale 24806) · London · lot 336 × 75 cl≈$66,145≈$11,024
Mar 2026Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Hong Kong Edition (sale 24459) · Hong Kong · lot 733 × 75 cl≈$23,893≈$7,964
Mar 2026Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Hong Kong Edition (sale 24459) · Hong Kong · lot 721 × 75 cl≈$6,690≈$6,690
Nov 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online Featuring The Sierra Cellar (sale 23961) · Los Angeles · lot 1921 × 75 cl$6,000$6,000
Oct 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Hong Kong Edition (sale 23826) · Hong Kong · lot 4821 × 75 cl≈$5,575≈$5,575
Oct 2025Christie'sA Prodigious Private Cellar of Impeccable Provenance Part II: Online (sale 23825) · Hong Kong · lot 50931 × 75 cl≈$6,053≈$6,053
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 11786 × 75 cl$47,500$7,917
May 2025Christie'sA Prodigious Private Cellar of Impeccable Provenance (sale 24173) · Hong Kong · lot 51584 × 75 cl≈$28,671≈$7,168
May 2025Christie'sA Prodigious Private Cellar of Impeccable Provenance (sale 24173) · Hong Kong · lot 51573 × 75 cl≈$20,707≈$6,902
Apr 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition (sale 23907) · Hong Kong · lot 1551 × 75 cl≈$5,575≈$5,575
Dec 2024Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online, Featuring Ancient Cognac and Part II of The Historical Vintage Port from the Cellars of Raby Castle (sale 23900) · London · lot 4151 × 75 cl≈$4,961≈$4,961
Dec 2024Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong · lot 811 × 150 cl≈$11,946≈$11,946
Dec 2024Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong · lot 806 × 75 cl≈$35,043≈$5,840
Oct 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar Part II (sale 23200) · Hong Kong · lot 1312 × 75 cl≈$9,557≈$4,779
Oct 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar Part II (sale 23200) · Hong Kong · lot 1306 × 75 cl≈$28,671≈$4,779
Oct 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar Part II (sale 23200) · Hong Kong · lot 1296 × 75 cl≈$28,671≈$4,779
Jun 2024Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring Historical Vintage Port from the Cellars of Raby Castle (sale 23061) · London · lot 1753 × 75 cl≈$19,844≈$6,614
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 53033 × 75 cl≈$22,300≈$7,433
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 53026 × 75 cl≈$28,671≈$4,779
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 53016 × 75 cl≈$31,857≈$5,309
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 53006 × 75 cl≈$35,043≈$5,840
May 2024Christie'sThe Epic Cellar (sale 23190) · Hong Kong · lot 52996 × 75 cl≈$35,043≈$5,840
Apr 2024Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring a Superlative Collection of Grand Cru Burgundy (sale 23030) · London · lot 381 × 150 cl≈$14,056≈$14,056
Apr 2024Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring a Superlative Collection of Grand Cru Burgundy (sale 23030) · London · lot 372 × 75 cl≈$13,229≈$6,614
Dec 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Featuring Rarities from the Cellar of a British Writer (sale 23317) · Hong Kong · lot 2572 × 75 cl≈$11,946≈$5,973
Nov 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits, Featuring Champagne Lanson and 40th Jubilee Wines Direct from the Cellars of Domaine de Chevalier (sale 21941) · London · lot 5392 × 75 cl≈$9,922≈$4,961
Nov 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Festive Edition (sale 22117) · Hong Kong · lot 111 × 75 cl≈$6,053≈$6,053
Oct 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring Two Superlative Collections (sale 22105) · Los Angeles · lot 1841 × 75 cl$5,000$5,000
Oct 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring Two Superlative Collections (sale 22105) · Los Angeles · lot 1831 × 75 cl$5,000$5,000
Sep 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 22121) · Hong Kong · lot 816 × 75 cl≈$38,228≈$6,371
Sep 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring a Superb Collection from the Pacific Northwest (sale 22074) · Los Angeles · lot 3451 × 75 cl$5,625$5,625
Jun 2023Christie'sA Dazzling DRC Collection from a French Private Cellar: Online (sale 22114) · Hong Kong · lot 3412 × 75 cl≈$87,606≈$7,301
Jun 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21936) · London · lot 791 × 75 cl≈$5,788≈$5,788
Jun 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21936) · London · lot 784 × 75 cl≈$23,151≈$5,788
May 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines: Featuring Four Stunning Cellars & Library Vintages Direct From Château Léoville Poyferré (sale 22120) · Hong Kong · lot 53576 × 75 cl≈$41,414≈$6,902
May 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines: Featuring Four Stunning Cellars & Library Vintages Direct From Château Léoville Poyferré (sale 22120) · Hong Kong · lot 53562 × 75 cl≈$11,946≈$5,973
May 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines: Featuring Four Stunning Cellars & Library Vintages Direct From Château Léoville Poyferré (sale 22120) · Hong Kong · lot 52733 × 75 cl≈$19,114≈$6,371
May 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines: Featuring Four Stunning Cellars & Library Vintages Direct From Château Léoville Poyferré (sale 22120) · Hong Kong · lot 50346 × 75 cl≈$38,228≈$6,371
Nov 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21214) · Hong Kong · lot 61963 × 150 cl≈$47,785≈$15,928
Sep 2022Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London · lot 1596 × 75 cl≈$57,877≈$9,646
Sep 2022Christie'sDomaine de la Romanée-Conti, The Pride of Vosne-Romanée: An Exceptional Single Owner Collection (sale 21235) · Los Angeles · lot 176 × 75 cl$52,500$8,750
Sep 2022Christie'sDomaine de la Romanée-Conti, The Pride of Vosne-Romanée: An Exceptional Single Owner Collection (sale 21235) · Los Angeles · lot 163 × 75 cl$23,750$7,917
May 2022Christie'sThe Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies Part II (sale 21086) · Hong Kong · lot 62331 × 150 cl≈$17,521≈$17,521
May 2022Christie'sThe Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies Part II (sale 21086) · Hong Kong · lot 62326 × 75 cl≈$60,528≈$10,088
May 2022Christie'sThe Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies Part II (sale 21086) · Hong Kong · lot 62316 × 75 cl≈$60,528≈$10,088
May 2022Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong · lot 53961 × 150 cl≈$22,300≈$22,300
May 2022Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong · lot 53953 × 75 cl≈$31,857≈$10,619
May 2022Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong · lot 53946 × 75 cl≈$63,714≈$10,619
May 2022Christie'sDomaine de la Romanée-Conti, Vinous Perfection. An Exceptional Single Owner Collection: Online (sale 20970) · Los Angeles · lot 51 × 75 cl$9,375$9,375
Apr 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines (sale 21493) · Hong Kong · lot 2971 × 75 cl≈$8,761≈$8,761
Apr 2022Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU (sale 21211) · Hong Kong · lot 354 × 75 cl≈$60,528≈$15,132
Apr 2022Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU (sale 21211) · Hong Kong · lot 346 × 75 cl≈$87,606≈$14,601
Dec 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Historic Vintages from Perrier-Jouët, Legendary Whisky from Le Clos and an Evening Sale of Treasures from a Rediscovered Chalk Cellar (sale 20064) · London · lot 853 × 75 cl≈$25,929≈$8,643
Nov 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines (sale 19867) · Hong Kong · lot 60023 × 75 cl≈$23,893≈$7,964
Nov 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines (sale 19867) · Hong Kong · lot 60013 × 75 cl≈$22,300≈$7,433
Nov 2021Christie'sFine and Rare Wines and Spirits (sale 20042) · Geneva · lot 4502 × 75 cl≈$16,219≈$8,110
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits Featuring Two Superb Cellars, and Highlights from the Collection of The Earl of Snowdon (sale 20062) · London · lot 8251 × 75 cl≈$5,671≈$5,671
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits (sale 19857) · Hong Kong · lot 3622 × 75 cl≈$12,743≈$6,371
May 2021Christie'sThe Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies (sale 19856) · Hong Kong · lot 51316 × 75 cl≈$44,600≈$7,433
May 2021Christie'sThe Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies (sale 19856) · Hong Kong · lot 51306 × 75 cl≈$44,600≈$7,433
May 2021Christie'sFine and Rare Wines (sale 20026) · Geneva · lot 641 × 75 cl≈$6,635≈$6,635
 Prices are in the currency of each sale. Christie’s and Sotheby’s include the buyer’s fee; Hart Davis Hart shows the price before it.

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What does this wine cost to make?Our estimate: $48–$283 a bottle

We estimate it costs about $48 to $283 to make one bottle of a wine like this. The price in the shop is far higher because the land is scarce, the name is famous, and many hands take a share on the way to you.

Low estimateImputed land cost: $27.58Vineyard operations: $4.87Oak barrels: $0.54Winemaking labour and cellar work: $3.00Cellar aging: $0.96Bottle, closure, label, case and bottling: $4.40Winery overhead: $4.00Financing over the aging period: $2.18$48 per bottleHigh estimateImputed land cost: $207.45Vineyard operations: $14.04Oak barrels: $1.72Winemaking labour and cellar work: $6.00Cellar aging: $2.72Bottle, closure, label, case and bottling: $11.40Winery overhead: $10.00Financing over the aging period: $30.15$283 per bottleImputed land costVineyard operationsOak barrelsWinemaking labour and cellar workCellar agingBottle, closure, label, case and bottlingWinery overheadFinancing over the aging periodUS$ per 75 cl bottle at the winery, before any margin, tax or transport · Corkonomics cost model

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