S otheby’s Wine is thrilled to present our final auction of the season in New York, Finest & Rarest Wines | Collecting the Extraordinary. The sale opens with a unique one-of-one collector’s hat, designed exclusively for Sotheby’s Wine and accompanied by an exceptional dinner experience with the winning bidder. Beyond this special offering, the auction features remarkable selections sourced from passionate collectors across the country.
Highlights include blue-chip Burgundy from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Roumier, and Rousseau, alongside an impressive array of First Growth Bordeaux in both depth and rarity. The sale further showcases the illustrious wines of Piemonte and Tuscany, standout offerings from the Rhône Valley, and a compelling selection of both classic and cult California producers, complemented by the Australian counterpart, Penfolds Grange presented in original wooden case. One of our most diverse offerings of the year to date, the auction presents exceptional opportunities across every major collecting category, ensuring there is something to capture the attention of every collector. The sale will open for bidding on June 12 and close online on June 26, with lots beginning to close at 10:00 AM EST.
The auction will close online on June 25th, with lots beginning to close at 10:00 AM.
Lot 1: Château Rhude
Lots 2 - 253: Wine Library | An Exceptional Private Collection
Lots 256 - 258: Immaculate Burgundy: DRC and Leroy
Lots 259 - 370: 80s and 90s from the Old and New World
Lots 373 - 519: Superb Selections from an Exemplary Collector
Lots 529 - 538: Exceptional Wines from a Distinguished Cellar
Lots 541 - 580: Fine and Rare Wines from a New York Cellar
Designed exclusively for Sotheby’s Wine, this one‑of‑one custom hat is created by Rhuigi Villaseñor, founder and creative director of Rhude, in collaboration with Richard Young of Sotheby’s Wine. Inspired by Villaseñor’s personal passion for wine collecting and global wine culture, the piece brings together fashion, craftsmanship, and oenology in a singular, considered expression.
Much like a great vintage wine produced only once, this hat is the sole expression of its kind—never to be repeated. Produced as a unique object and defined by its moment of creation, it stands as a true collector’s artifact at the intersection of contemporary design and fine wine.
The successful bidder will also be invited to an exceptional private experience: the “Rhude Wine Party,” co‑hosted by Rhuigi Villaseñor and Richard Young of Sotheby’s Wine. This intimate gathering will feature a curated selection of the world’s finest wines, drawn from iconic producers and distinguished personal collections, and will take place in Los Angeles, New York, or Lake Como.
Wine Library | An Exceptional Private Collection features a meticulously assembled selection from many of the world’s most sought-after producers. Highlights include Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s Romanée-Conti 2014 and 2017, La Tâche 2017 and 2020, an ultra-rare six-bottle lot of Roumier Échezeaux 2017, and Rousseau Chambertin 2018. Further standouts include a double magnum of Château Latour 2001 and magnums of Edmond Vatan’s Clos La Néore 2018, making for a collection that combines rarity, provenance, and exceptional quality
Superb Selections from an Exemplary Collector presents a meticulously maintained cellar assembled through longstanding allocation relationships and careful retail acquisitions. Professionally stored and untouched until collection, the offering is anchored by First Growth and blue-chip Bordeaux alongside many of California’s most celebrated cult and classic producers. Hidden throughout are thoughtful selections from the Rhône Valley and Tuscany, as well as a rare magnum of Don Pedro Ximénez Convento Selección 1946. Altogether, the collection reflects a seasoned palate, refined taste, and a collector’s unwavering commitment to quality.
Featuring wines acquired primarily throughout the 1990s and early 2000s by a passionate father-and-daughter collecting team, this collection offers exceptional diversity and maturity across both the Old and New Worlds. Highlights include Château Rayas 1995 and 1996, Leroy Aux Allots 1999, Leroy Les Vignerondes 1996, and First Growth Bordeaux from the celebrated 1986 vintage, including Lafite, Mouton, and Margaux. Further standouts span the great estates of both Bordeaux banks, alongside Giacosa Asili di Barbaresco Riserva 1996 and Vega Sicilia Valbuena N.05 1994. The collection is completed by an impressive selection of California classics, including Dominus verticals from 1984 to 1997, Opus One 1995 and 1996, and Dunn Vineyards spanning 1982 to 1996, offering collectors a wealth of wines at an ideal stage of maturity.
Additional highlights are found throughout the sale, offering collectors an opportunity to uncover rare and compelling treasures across a range of regions and vintages. Standouts include a single bottle of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet 1967, Krug 1988, a pristine original wooden case of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Saint-Vivant, and a 12-bottle case of Coche-Dury Bourgogne 2016. Further highlights feature Domaine Leroy Les Beaux Monts 1996, Mugnier Musigny and Amoureuses 2005, and Cathiard Romanée-Saint-Vivant and Malconsorts 2005, among many other exceptional offerings.
