Bordeaux, France

Bordeaux produces the world's most prestigious wines, with its Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends defining fine wine for over three centuries. The 2015 vintage averaged $120 per bottle, a 25% premium over the average 2015 Napa Valley counterpart, and its structured, age-worthy wines dominate global auction volume at 40% of fine wine sales through houses like Sotheby's. Spanning 120,000 hectares, Bordeaux outperforms #2 Tuscany by capturing 30% higher auction turnover and more than doubles Burgundy's planted area. With a 5,700-year winemaking tradition, Bordeaux retains its crown through unparalleled scale and proven investment-grade aging potential.