The world's most expensive Sauvignon Blanc

Although Sauvignon Blanc is often synonymous with the affordable, cheerful wines of New Zealand, it might come as a surprise that it is also responsible for America's most expensive white wine.

Screaming Eagle Sauvignon Blanc has an average price of $4421; despite this more than hefty price tag, the Screaming Eagle Sauv Blanc currently fails – but only just – to make it into our list of top fifty most expensive wines in the world with the last spot taken by Ramos Pinto Vinces Very Old Tawny Port at $5675.

However, what that does say is that there are some very expensive wines in the world out there – and in the world of high-ranking Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc is still the baby of the grapes when it comes to high prices – still, it does its best as Screaming Eagle proves.

Footing the bottom of the list, however, is the Mekerra white by Melka Wines with an average price of $144, which, although still undeniably expensive, is a positive bargain compared to its Chardonnay equivalent –  currently Leroy Domaine d'Auvenay Les Folatieres at $9333.

So when on the hunt for a classy white that's guaranteed to showcase great wine-making at a somewhat affordable price, the below list might be worth checking out.

The world's most expensive Sauvignon Blancs

Roaring into first place is, of course, Screaming Eagle. With an impressive aggregated score of 93 points and that whopping price tag, it's pretty safe to say that Screaming Eagle is likely to remain the world's most expensive Sauvignon Blanc for quite some time, as well as one of the most exclusive and elusive.

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