A rare collection of Bordeaux First Growth Verticals plus late-release mature Bordeaux and Rhône gems. Paired with exceptional American single-vineyard offerings all previously stored in professional, bonded, temperature-controlled storage. This collection was curated with meticulous attention to detail and a sharp-eyed focus on provenance. It is a rare occurrence to see bottles from countless illustrious properties brought to market in such volume. Charting the last four decades of wine-making and the respective changes in viticulture and vinification in astonishing depth, exploring this consignment will be a true joy to any collector.

Mature Bordeaux Verticals, Rhône Gems and American Cult Wines.

Magnificent Verticals

Bordeaux Titans: eighty-three wonderful large formats from the most lauded names in the fine wine world: Le Pin, Petrus &amp; d’Yquem to name just three. Stored in perfect temperature-controlled conditions on the Continent, this In Bond collection presents those with a long-term vision the chance to purchase rarely seen large formats for celebrating life’s greatest occasions and sharing with fellow fine wine lovers and friends.

A staggering array of Imperials and other large formats, at every price point.

Monumental Imperials

A superb collection of modern icons, featuring leading names from around the Fine Wine World. The property of a British collector, meticulously stored in professional, bonded, temperature controlled storage until removal by Sotheby’s team of specialists.

Vinous Icons

A comprehensive tour of the Fine Wine World: featuring a meticulously assembled Vertical of Domaine de la Grange des Pères acquired from reputable British merchants; an array of iconic Bordeaux Châteaux with vintages 1950s to early 2000s; a wonderful private collection of the superb Haut Brion 2000 and flamboyant Margaux 2003 in perfect condition and case quantities; and finally a keenly priced and broad array of French and Italian Greats, recently removed from the underground, purpose built, and climate controlled cellar of a stunning country house.

Finest & Rarest Wines 

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Sotheby’s Wine London is delighted to present our first sale of 2024, Bordeaux Greats | Finest &amp; Rarest Wines, featuring classed-growth Clarets across legendary vintages, offerings from top Burgundian Domaines, and other vinous icons from around the world. The online auction is open for online bidding from Friday 1 March and closing at 10:00AM Friday 15 March.