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Petrus 2000

2000 was an excellent year in Bordeaux, just a step below the very best.

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Petrus, Pomerol
Giogo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

What to expect

Expect a ripe, well-balanced wine with a long life ahead of it.

6 of the 30 years we cover for this wine were rated higher.

A glass of deep red wine and a bowl of plums on a kitchen table, with old vines outside the window
The year
Excellent
Last sold at auction for
≈$4,141a bottle · Christie's, Jun 2026
How hard to find
Getting scarce26 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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ExceptionalExcellentVery goodGoodMixedDifficult

What bottles sell for

At auction, standard bottles of this vintage have sold for between ≈$2,708 and ≈$7,964 each, across 28 sales since June 2021.

Every sale on record57 lots, each linked to the auction house
$2,000$4,000$6,000$8,00020222023202420252026HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2021-06-07 · $4,460HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-04-12 · $7,433HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-04-12 · $7,964HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-05-20 · $6,902HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-05-20 · $7,433HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-05-22 · $5,575HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2022-11-24 · $5,309HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-05-23 · $4,513HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-09-13 · $6,371HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2023-10-03 · $3,982HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-04-10 · $3,982HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-12-04 · $2,708HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-12-04 · $3,186HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2024-12-04 · $3,186HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-05-21 · $4,460HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-05-21 · $4,646HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-07-28 · $3,982HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-07-28 · $4,248HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-07-28 · $4,248HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-07-28 · $4,248HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-07-28 · $4,248HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-07-28 · $4,248HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-07-28 · $4,248HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2025-11-20 · $4,248HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2026-03-16 · $3,823HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2026-03-16 · $3,982HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2026-05-21 · $3,584HKD per 75 cl bottle · 2026-06-22 · $4,141USD per bottle: lot price ÷ bottles in the lotSale date28 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
Jun 2026Christie'sThe Opulent Cellar: Online (sale 24463) · Hong Kong · lot 1061 × 75 cl≈$4,141≈$4,141
May 2026Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU PART V THE FINAL PART (sale 24462) · Hong Kong · lot 50442 × 150 cl≈$19,114≈$9,557
May 2026Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU PART V THE FINAL PART (sale 24462) · Hong Kong · lot 50434 × 75 cl≈$14,336≈$3,584
Mar 2026Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Hong Kong Edition (sale 24459) · Hong Kong · lot 4942 × 75 cl≈$7,646≈$3,823
Mar 2026Christie'sFine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: Hong Kong Edition (sale 24459) · Hong Kong · lot 4933 × 75 cl≈$11,946≈$3,982
Nov 2025Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU PART IV (sale 23981) · Hong Kong · lot 506412 × 75 cl≈$50,971≈$4,248
Jul 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition Featuring The Cellar of a Meticulous Wine Lover Part II (sale 23908) · Hong Kong · lot 6936 × 75 cl≈$25,485≈$4,248
Jul 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition Featuring The Cellar of a Meticulous Wine Lover Part II (sale 23908) · Hong Kong · lot 6926 × 75 cl≈$25,485≈$4,248
Jul 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition Featuring The Cellar of a Meticulous Wine Lover Part II (sale 23908) · Hong Kong · lot 6916 × 75 cl≈$25,485≈$4,248
Jul 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition Featuring The Cellar of a Meticulous Wine Lover Part II (sale 23908) · Hong Kong · lot 6906 × 75 cl≈$25,485≈$4,248
Jul 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition Featuring The Cellar of a Meticulous Wine Lover Part II (sale 23908) · Hong Kong · lot 68912 × 75 cl≈$47,785≈$3,982
Jul 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition Featuring The Cellar of a Meticulous Wine Lover Part II (sale 23908) · Hong Kong · lot 68812 × 75 cl≈$50,971≈$4,248
Jul 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Hong Kong Edition Featuring The Cellar of a Meticulous Wine Lover Part II (sale 23908) · Hong Kong · lot 68712 × 75 cl≈$50,971≈$4,248
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 11053 × 150 cl$27,500$9,167
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 11043 × 150 cl$25,000$8,333
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 11036 × 75 cl$25,000$4,167
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 11026 × 75 cl$27,500$4,583
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 11016 × 75 cl$27,500$4,583
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 11006 × 75 cl$32,500$5,417
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 10996 × 75 cl$27,500$4,583
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 10986 × 75 cl$27,500$4,583
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 10976 × 75 cl$25,000$4,167
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 10966 × 75 cl$25,000$4,167
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 10956 × 75 cl$27,500$4,583
Jun 2025Christie'sThe Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector Day III (sale 24202) · New York · lot 10946 × 75 cl$25,000$4,167
May 2025Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU PART III (sale 23980) · Hong Kong · lot 5912 × 75 cl≈$55,750≈$4,646
May 2025Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU PART III (sale 23980) · Hong Kong · lot 581 × 75 cl≈$4,460≈$4,460
Apr 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Cellar of a Southwestern Collector and the Final Offering from the Collection of Ben Ichinose (sale 23749) · Los Angeles · lot 1261 × 150 cl$8,750$8,750
Apr 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Cellar of a Southwestern Collector and the Final Offering from the Collection of Ben Ichinose (sale 23749) · Los Angeles · lot 12512 × 75 cl$47,500$3,958
Apr 2025Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Cellar of a Southwestern Collector and the Final Offering from the Collection of Ben Ichinose (sale 23749) · Los Angeles · lot 12412 × 75 cl$47,500$3,958
Dec 2024Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong · lot 5041 × 75 cl≈$2,708≈$2,708
Dec 2024Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong · lot 736 × 75 cl≈$19,114≈$3,186
Dec 2024Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring A Superb Family Collection from North America (sale 23191) · Hong Kong · lot 726 × 75 cl≈$19,114≈$3,186
Jun 2024Christie'sA Legacy Preserved: The Last Treasures of The Avery Collection (sale 23060) · London · lot 3216 × 75 cl≈$24,804≈$4,134
Apr 2024Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring a Superlative Collection of Grand Cru Burgundy (sale 23030) · London · lot 2252 × 150 cl≈$16,536≈$8,268
Apr 2024Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines (sale 23189) · Hong Kong · lot 1573 × 75 cl≈$11,946≈$3,982
Jan 2024Christie'sA Pristine Contemporary Cellar: Online (sale 22660) · Hong Kong · lot 1281 × 150 cl≈$7,646≈$7,646
Oct 2023Christie'sAn All-Encompassing Cellar: Online (sale 22115) · Hong Kong · lot 1682 × 75 cl≈$7,964≈$3,982
Sep 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 22121) · Hong Kong · lot 583 × 75 cl≈$19,114≈$6,371
Sep 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring a Superb Collection from the Pacific Northwest (sale 22074) · Los Angeles · lot 2929 × 75 cl$37,500$4,167
Jun 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21936) · London · lot 6312 × 75 cl≈$62,838≈$5,236
Jun 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits (sale 21936) · London · lot 6212 × 75 cl≈$62,838≈$5,236
May 2023Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines: Featuring Four Stunning Cellars & Library Vintages Direct From Château Léoville Poyferré (sale 22120) · Hong Kong · lot 50266 × 75 cl≈$27,078≈$4,513
Apr 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Ruan Collection (sale 22062) · Los Angeles · lot 676 × 75 cl$37,500$6,250
Apr 2023Christie'sFine and Rare Wines Online: Featuring the Ruan Collection (sale 22062) · Los Angeles · lot 666 × 75 cl$40,000$6,667
Dec 2022Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines & Spirits: Featuring Exceptional Anniversary Offerings from Ridge Vineyards and Champagne Philipponnat (sale 21096) · London · lot 4296 × 75 cl≈$39,687≈$6,614
Nov 2022Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU PART II (sale 22019) · Hong Kong · lot 50416 × 75 cl≈$31,857≈$5,309
Sep 2022Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London · lot 1253 × 75 cl≈$15,709≈$5,236
Sep 2022Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London · lot 1246 × 75 cl≈$39,687≈$6,614
Sep 2022Christie'sThe Treasury: Finest Wines from a Peerless Collection (sale 21095) · London · lot 1236 × 75 cl≈$39,687≈$6,614
May 2022Christie'sThe Ultimate Private Collection Featuring The Greatest Burgundies Part II (sale 21086) · Hong Kong · lot 679912 × 75 cl≈$66,899≈$5,575
May 2022Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong · lot 52233 × 75 cl≈$20,707≈$6,902
May 2022Christie'sTHE VISIONARY'S SPECTACULAR CELLAR (sale 21212) · Hong Kong · lot 52226 × 75 cl≈$44,600≈$7,433
Apr 2022Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU (sale 21211) · Hong Kong · lot 233 × 150 cl≈$44,600≈$14,867
Apr 2022Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU (sale 21211) · Hong Kong · lot 226 × 75 cl≈$44,600≈$7,433
Apr 2022Christie'sICONIC WINES FROM JOSEPH LAU (sale 21211) · Hong Kong · lot 216 × 75 cl≈$47,785≈$7,964
Jun 2021Christie'sFinest and Rarest Wines and Spirits (sale 19857) · Hong Kong · lot 821 × 75 cl≈$4,460≈$4,460
 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: $29–$101 a bottle

We estimate it costs about $29 to $101 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: $9.11Vineyard operations: $3.87Oak barrels: $0.50Winemaking labour and cellar work: $3.00Cellar aging: $1.12Bottle, closure, label, case and bottling: $4.90Winery overhead: $5.00Financing over the aging period: $1.54$29 per bottleHigh estimateImputed land cost: $43.88Vineyard operations: $10.24Oak barrels: $1.61Winemaking labour and cellar work: $6.00Cellar aging: $2.72Bottle, closure, label, case and bottling: $13.40Winery overhead: $12.00Financing over the aging period: $10.69$101 per bottleImputed land costVineyard operationsOak barrelsWinemaking labour and cellar workCellar agingBottle, closure, label, case and bottlingWinery overheadFinancing over the aging periodUS$ per 75 cl bottle at the winery, before any margin, tax or transport · Corkonomics cost model

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