Finest & Rarest Wines | Cellar Selections from Bordeaux, Champagne, Italy & Beyond

The collection was assembled by Dr. Hein Besselaar, who began collecting wines in his 20s. It reflects Dr. Besselaar's lifelong passion for fine wine and his aim to amass a collection worthy of sharing with family and friends. Amassed over the better part of a century, this collection is centered around Bordeaux in original wooden cases, many purchased as futures and left undisturbed for decades. There is notable depth in the great vintages of the 1980s and 1990s, with verticals from First Growths and Super Seconds as well as the Right Bank legend, Cheval Blanc. Beyond Bordeaux, you will find rarities from Burgundy and the Rhône, including aged gems from the legendary Henri Jayer along with Domaine Roumier, Armand Rousseau, Jean Louis Chave and more. Dr. Besselaar believed that fine wines could help create long-lasting memories. Each bottle herein is a testament to the enduring legacy of one man's vision to create unforgettable moments shared among loved ones.

Pristine Bordeaux in original wooden cases &amp; more.

Benchmark Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône from a Family Cellar

Prestige cuvées comprise the core of this consignment with immense verticals from Dom Pérignon, Dom Ruinart, Krug and Cristal dating back to the 1960s and giving way to Taittinger, Veuve Clicquot, Philipponnat and Pierre Péters.

Champagne & Burgundy from a Generous Collector

Masseto spans vintages 1999 - 2014 and appears in bottles, magnums and double magnums, giving way to fellow Tuscan great, Ornellaia, including rare double magnums from the Vendemmia d’Artista Series. Piedmont legends Conterno, Giacosa, Gaja and Voerzio follow, appearing in original wooden cases and mixed formats.

Greats from Piedmont, Tuscany and beyond.

Italian Icons from an Exceptional Cellar

Additional Sale Highlights 

Global Head of Wine & Spirits

Nick Pegna

Vice President | Head of Auction Sales, Americas, Fine and Rare Wines

Richard Young

Vice President | Head of Auction Sales, Americas, Major Collections

Alexandria Cubbage

AVP | Specialist

Lukas Dempsey

Specialist, Property

Allen Morgan

Walter Oggero

Senior Project Coordinator, Wine & Spirits

Wei-Ling Carrigan

Administrator

Madigan Jacoby

Post Sales Coordinator | Wine & Spirits

Morgan Risi

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Sotheby’s Wine begins its spring season in New York with a superb selection hailing from several notable collections. Finest &amp; Rarest Wines | Cellar Selections from Bordeaux, Champagne, Italy &amp; Beyond brings together Burgundy and Rhône icons, First Growth Bordeaux in original wooden cases, prestige cuvées from the great Champagne Maisons and pristine selections from the greats of Tuscany and Piedmont.