At the heart of this sale lies a remarkable offering that spans two centuries of wine excellence, with a clear focus on mature wines of impeccable provenance.&nbsp; Collectors will discover rarely seen bottles across a wealth of formats, representing the vintages that defined Bordeaux, including the 1934, 1949 and 1961 vintages. From Bordeaux, the collection flows naturally into Burgundy including rarely seen bottles of the 1945 vintage from the cellar of the famed restaurant Maxim’s.

An exceptional collection of legendary vintages

Legends

A defining feature of the collection is its unparalleled array of large formats, rarely encountered in such breadth or condition. From historic rarities such as a&nbsp;Jeroboam&nbsp;of&nbsp;Mouton Rothschild&nbsp;1934, magnums of Latour 1949 and an&nbsp;Imperial&nbsp;of Beychevelle 1961 to the classics of later decades — Latour 1975 in magnums and double magnums, Lafite and Mouton Rothschild 1982 in Double Magnum and Jeroboam,&nbsp;Margaux 1983 in Imperial, and a Jeroboam of Lafite 1986. This offering is nothing less than historic. On the Right Bank, two imposing Petrus 1985 Imperials&nbsp;stand as a crowning rarity. The concentration of such formats across so many landmark vintages is virtually unique at auction, made even more compelling by their&nbsp;outstanding provenance, condition and storage.

Bordeaux Greats

Spanning more than six decades, this carefully curated selection of Burgundy unites the region’s most esteemed Domaines in outstanding depth, complemented by seldom-seen bottles and rarities, including treasures from the iconic restaurant Maxim’s. Comprising just over 100 lots, the collection is distinguished by significant offerings from Domaine Leroy, Bouchard and Faiveley, many preserved in their original wooden cases. Particular emphasis is given to the landmark vintages of the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s — with the 1988 vintage, hailed by Serena Sutcliffe MW as one of Burgundy’s greatest, standing out for its structure, intensity and classic definition. Full cases of Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot, Romanée Saint-Vivant, Chambertin Clos de Bèze, Corton Renardes and Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru epitomise the very pinnacle of Côte d’Or winemaking.

Exceptional Domaines: Leroy, Clos de Tart, de Vogüé, Faiveley, Leflaive and Bouchard

Ethereal Burgundy

The Hospices de Beaune has gained significant popularity among wine enthusiasts in recent years. This selection of superb cuvées from the Hospices offers a wonderful opportunity to acquire older vintages ahead of the 
 
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Superb Cuvées: Hospices de Beaune

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Head of Wine Auction Sales UK

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Sotheby’s Wine is delighted to continue its autumn season with an extraordinary Single Owner auction, drawn from one of the greatest private collections of Bordeaux and Burgundy in existence: The Masterpiece Collection Part IV | Rare Bordeaux &amp; Burgundy Icons Originating from one of Europe’s most celebrated cellars, the collection has been assembled with meticulous care by a world-renowned connoisseur whose long-standing relationships with Châteaux, Domaines and the world’s leading auction houses have enabled him to acquire wines of unrivalled pedigree.&nbsp; The Masterpiece Collection Part IV | Rare Bordeaux &amp; Burgundy Icons will open for bidding on Tuesday 9 September, closing via online-only Tuesday 23 September.