As someone who always opts for a gin and tonic or a cider over a glass of wine, I'd struggle to justify paying for a bottle of vino even if it was priced in single figures.
A sweet rosé for $5? That'll do. Beyond that, it's just wasted on me.
Obviously there are millions of people out there who have a much more sophisticated palate when it comes to reds, whites and bubblys, but I'd be willing to bet that most people are happy with a mid-range bottle from the local store.
But what happens when your version of 'mid-range' is everyone else's extravagant treat?
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That's likely the case with Beyoncé, who, with a net worth of $760 million, would probably compare a $5 bottle of rosé to drinking out of the toilet.
The pop star shared an insight to the kind of wine she actually enjoys when she shared a series of photos on social media, in which she was seen enjoying some wine while hanging out with friends and family.
Among the photos, Beyoncé shared a picture of the bottle of wine; a red called Petrus. Ever heard of it?
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Me neither, and it might be because it's unlikely to feature on your grocery list.
After Beyoncé shared the snap, one fan decided to do some snooping to figure out just how much her beverage of choice would set you back.
In a post on Twitter, they explained that they researched the brand and were left stunned when they saw a picture of a bottle staring back at them with a price tag of $7,549.
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That's a good few months worth of wages, poured into glasses and knocked back for one evening of fun.
The brand is clearly a fancy one, and is available for varying prices online with prices starting at around $2,000.
It's unclear how much exactly Beyoncé's bottle would have cost, but the label reveals that it's a 1973 bottle, which was indeed listed at $7,591 online.
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Here's hoping the singer at least drank the whole thing - any dregs must have been worth at least a couple of hundred dollars.
Internet users have understandably been left shocked at the revelation, with many responding to the X user's post to discuss the hefty price tag.
"Umm not her drinking 5 months of my rent," one person commented.
Another joked: "If I'm paying 7500 dollars for a wine , it better be from the same batch Jesus made from water at that wedding in Galilee."
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With the festive season in full force, I dread to think how much money celebrities like Beyoncé are going to consume in wine form!
Topics: Beyonce, Celebrity, Alcohol, Social Media
Emily Brown