The sale opens with a wonderful collection of Grandes Marques from a Noted Champagne Connoisseur (lot 1-112), offered in case quantities. Leading the pack is Dom Pérignon, Oenothèque 1996 in pristine condition, followed by Dom Pérignon 2004 and Dom Pérignon, Rosé 2003. Bollinger Grande Année is featured in the exceptional 2008 vintage, giving way to Philipponnat’s top cuvée, Clos des Goisses 2006 - both represented across multiple lots. Dom Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs 2002 is not to be missed, nor are Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2004 and 2005. Scattered amongst subsequent collections are further gems, such as Bollinger, La Côte Aux Enfants 2013, Louis Roederer, Cristal Brut 2008, Krug 1996 or the extremely rare Krug Rosé, 27ème Édition.

Champagne’s most admired names and iconic cuvées

The Grandes Marques

The sale boasts a wide array of wines from the Right and Left Banks of the Garonne River. From legendary 20th century vintages that are drinking beautifully today, to more recent superstars with immense ageing potential, even the most discerning connoisseurs will find something of interest. Left Bank royalty, First Growths, feature in multiple vintages and formats, with highlights including Latour 1982, Mouton Rothschild 1996 in Imperial, Lafite 1995, Margaux 1996, and Haut-Brion 1989. The Right Bank does not disappoint: pristine, banded cases of 2011 - 2014 Petrus lead the selection, joined by Le Pin 2007 and Cheval Blanc 2000 at the top of the lineup. Other notable mentions include Pichon Longueville Lalande and Léoville Las Cases across several vintages. All wines come with impeccable provenance, with one of the consignments coming directly from Bordeaux, and others sourced through reputable British merchants or auction houses.

Rare vintages, perfect provenance, and cellar-worthy classics

Bordeaux Icons

Coveted by collectors globally, the finest Burgundian wines represent the pinnacle of rarity in the world of wine. This auction brings to market a curated selection from the region’s most revered producers: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Armand Rousseau, Comte Georges de Vogüé, Domaine Dujac, and many others. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is represented by its most iconic cuvées: Romanée-Conti, Richebourg, and La Tâche, each bottle offered with impeccable provenance and an exemplary storage history. Domaine Armand Rousseau features both its legendary Grands Crus - Chambertin Clos de Bèze and Chambertin - and the consistently overperforming Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques, widely considered Grand Cru in quality. Comte Georges de Vogüé’s Musigny is offered across several vintages, while Domaine Dujac’s Clos St. Denis appears in a single, but outstanding, 1999 vintage lot. Further highlights include bottles from Domaine Leflaive, Domaine Henri Boillot, Domaine des Lambrays, and François Lamarche.

Revered Domaines from the Côte d’Or and beyond

Sublime Burgundy

The very finest names in the Rhône feature throughout several of the lead consignments in this auction, led by an astonishingly rare 24-bottle vertical of Château Rayas (1986 to 2011), carefully assembled by a dedicated collector of verticals. Countless other hallowed names from the region punctuate the sale. Guigal’s La-La's across vintages 2005, 2009, and 2015; Hermitage by Chave in full cases; Châteauneuf du Pape and Hommage à Jacques Perrin from Château de Beaucastel in bottles and magnums; Ermitage L’Ermite, Ex Voto, Le Pavillon, and Le Méal by Chapoutier.

Exceptional Rarities from across the Rhône

Rhône Legends

Ever since the groundbreaking and revolutionary Judgement of Paris blind tasting in 1976, American Fine Wine has rightfully asserted its place amongst the Great Wines of the World. From icons such as Colgin, Inglenook, Beckstoffer, and Opus One, to ultra-rare Screaming Eagle and idiosyncratic disruptors Sine Qua Non, the rich breadth of American Fine Wine is beautifully represented across several consignments. Screaming Eagle supplies bottles and magnums from vintages 1997, 2013, 2015, and 2017, with the winery's other cuvée, The Flight, represented across 2011 and 2019. A smattering of fully mature Opus One covers vintages 1979 and 1980, with younger vintages 2014 and 2017 perfect for long-term cellaring. For lovers of Manfred Frankl’s inimitable winemaking and artistic flair, Sine Qua Non’s Eleven Confessions Vineyard is available across both Syrah and Grenache cuvées Touché and Rattrapante, in rare full cases of the lauded 2012 vintage.

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