(Independent) - The ten most expensive bottles of wine in the world have been revealed.

The list, from www.wine-searcher.com compiled the bottles touted as the best in the business – with prices to match.

Although none come close to the £122,380 price tag for the 12-litre bottle of Chateau Margaux 2009 sold last year in Dubai, these wines don’t come cheap.  If you’re thinking of picking up a bottle of each of the top 10 for nights at the local BYOB, think again: it’ll cost you £39,040.
Eight French wines made it onto the list, confirming France as the world’s finest wine-producing country. Perhaps more surprisingly, two German bottles round off the top 10, both in the top five.

The list was based on the average price of a standard bottle (750ml), and counted all available vintages. As conventional wine wisdom dictates, and this list shows, older wine is generally more expensive.

1. Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee-Conti Grand Cru, Cote de Nuits, France, £8,310
The most expensive wine in the world is described as the perfect Burgundy. The price has been moving upwards over the past three years, so get it while you still can.

2. Henri Jayer Cros Parantoux, Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, France, £4,894

Another Burgundy, this one is a collector’s item. It’s also quite popular in Asia.