Very expensive wines can be classified into several main groups. The first group includes elaborately produced wines that are characterized by outstanding quality. This is evident through longevity, intense aromas, and special complexity. Reasons for this include selective hand harvesting, long aging in oak barrels, as well as the special terroir of the growing regions. The expertise of renowned winemakers, the selection of special grape varieties, special blending techniques (cuvée), and the vintage also play an important role. Also included are so-called garage wines, produced in small quantities using elaborate methods. Such wines often cost several hundred euros per bottle, and for special vintages, the price can increase to five or ten times that amount.
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