7 Oldest Wines in the World

Speyer Wine Bottle – 325 AD

Found in a Roman tomb in Germany, this is considered the oldest unopened wine bottle in the world, still sealed after over 1,700 years.

Château de Goulaine – Over 1,000 Year

Located in France’s Loire Valley, this château has been making wine for over a millennium, possibly producing wine as early as the year 1000.

Tokaji Aszú Essencia – 1700s

This Hungarian dessert wine, known for its syrupy richness, has bottles dating back to the 1700s and is prized for its extreme aging potential.

Rudesheimer Apostelwein – 1727

Stored in the cellars of Bremen Ratskeller, this German wine from 1727 is still drinkable and occasionally sampled for scientific study.

Massandra Sherry de la Frontera – 1775

From Crimea’s famous Massandra winery, this sherry holds the record as one of the oldest wines ever sold at auction, dating to the 18th century.

Château Lafite Rothschild – 1787

A bottle believed to be owned by Thomas Jefferson, this vintage French Bordeaux fetched record-breaking prices due to its age and provenance.

Madeira Wine – 1796

This fortified wine from Portugal`s Madeira region is known for its longevity, with bottles from 1796 still being opened and tasted today.