What’s the Wine Coop (Jon Hamm) Stole on Your Friends & Neighbors?

The Butler
Jun 26
2 min read

It's real, it’s rare, and it’s worth as much as a small car.

In the new Apple TV+ series Your Friends & Neighbors, Jon Hamm’s character, Andrew “Coop” Cooper—a disgraced hedge fund manager turned thief—doesn’t just steal from his wealthy neighbors. He also lifts one of the most coveted bottles of wine in the world:

Domaine d’Auvenay Chevalier-Montrachet 2013.

This isn’t your everyday bottle of white Burgundy. It’s the kind of wine that will make collectors pause their binge-watching and gasp. With a price tag that can exceed $30,000 a bottle, it’s as rare as it is luxurious. But what makes this wine so special? And why does Coop, who dismisses biodynamic farming as “horseshit,” covet it so much? Let’s uncork the story behind this legendary bottle.

What Is Domaine d’Auvenay?

Domaine d’Auvenay is no ordinary winery. It’s the personal estate of Lalou Bize-Leroy, a living legend in Burgundy and one of the most influential figures in the wine world. Known for her uncompromising approach to winemaking, Bize-Leroy farms her vineyards biodynamically, producing wines that are praised for their balance, complexity, and ability to age for decades.

Located in the Côte d’Or, Burgundy’s most prestigious wine region, Domaine d’Auvenay is tiny, with vineyard holdings totaling just over 12 acres. Of these, the Chevalier-Montrachet parcel is even tinier—only 0.4 acres. This extreme scarcity, combined with the domaine’s reputation for excellence, drives the astronomical prices.

What Makes Chevalier-Montrachet Special?

Chevalier-Montrachet is one of five grands crus (the highest classification in Burgundy) on the famed Montrachet hill in the Côte de Beaune. Known for its thin marl-limestone soils and perfect exposure to sunlight, this vineyard produces Chardonnays that are described as pure, elegant, and age-worthy.

The 2013 Chevalier-Montrachet from Domaine d’Auvenay is a prime example. With only 639 bottles produced, it's a true collector’s item. In fact, a three-bottle lot of the 2013 vintage sold for $56,250 at a Sotheby’s auction in 2024—that’s $18,750 per bottle.

What Is the Wine Really Worth?

The 2013 Domaine d’Auvenay Chevalier-Montrachet isn’t just a bottle of wine; it’s a symbol of luxury, exclusivity, and craftsmanship. Here’s how its value stacks up:

Retail Price: $20,000–$33,000 per bottle (if you can find one).
Auction Records: A single bottle of the 2007 vintage sold for $21,237 at a Christie’s auction in 2022, and a 9-liter case sold for $240,412 at Sotheby’s in 2023.

With reviews like Bruce Sanderson’s 98-point score for the 2012 vintage, calling it “complete and electrifying,” it’s no wonder collectors are willing to pay top dollar.

The Takeaway for Wine Lovers

If you’re dreaming of owning a bottle like this, here’s some advice:

Buy from Reputable Sources: Whether it’s a fine-wine retailer or an established auction house, make sure you’re getting the real deal.
Know the Market: Rare wines like Domaine d’Auvenay often appreciate in value, but they’re also targets for counterfeiters.
Remember the Joy of Wine: While it’s fun to dream about unicorn bottles, great wine can be found at any price point. After all, wine is meant to be shared and enjoyed, not just collected.

So, what’s the moral of the story? If you ever invite a friend like Coop into your home, make sure your wine cellar is locked!

Cheers to rare finds and good storytelling. 🍷