A TikTok video purporting to show bottles of 2006 Petrus being used to make a €120,000 sangria has gone viral on the social media platform. The video was made by rudyschmudy, who appears to post content about events and products showing wealth and excess. In this case, he was posting from La Guérite restaurant on Sainte-Marguerite island, which is positioned off the coast from Cannes, with the 10 bottles of Petrus —purportedly 2006 and 2011 bottles — being added to ice cubes, oranges, and other ingredients to make the cocktail at a party. Traditionally, sangria is made with cheap red wine, often as an aperitif — but according to recent prices, a 2006 Petrus costs around £3,200 a bottle. @rudyschmudy Ladies and gentlemen, i present you the most expensive sangria in the world: 4 bottles of 2006 #Petrus #laguerite #keinemusik ♬ Originalton – rudyschmudy Although there were a few commentators who praised the sheer outrageousness of using the wine to make the cocktail, the majority were shocked and appalled that such a rare fine wine was used — only around 30,000 bottles of Petrus are produced a year from 10ha of vineyard. One user said: “Why would you do that with Petrus. You won’t even notice.” Another TikTok account said: “Proof that money doesn’t buy class (or appreciation). Douchebagery at its finest.” Another questioned why the sommelier of the venue allowed it, and the video poster replied “He loved it”. Another said “Christian Moueix will be very proud” —
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