S otheby’s Wine is pleased to present Wine Atlas | Quintessential Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy, and Napa, an online sale showcasing a dynamic selection across the world’s most sought-after regions. True to its title, the auction brings together benchmark Burgundy and Bordeaux from both classic producers and rising stars, alongside iconic Italian estates and cult, historic Napa Valley wines.
Highlights include Roumier Musigny 2014, Le Pin 2005 in magnum, and a strong selection of Giacosa offered through both verticals and horizontals, among many other compelling lots. The sale presents a broad range of opportunities for collectors and enthusiasts alike, with an emphasis on quality, provenance, and drinkability across all categories.
The auction will conclude online on May 8th, with lots beginning to close at 10:00 AM.
This May we are pleased to present an exceptional private collection, assembled over many years by a deeply passionate wine lover whose commitment to excellence is evident throughout. This is a cellar shaped not only by access and means, but by curiosity, discernment, and a genuine desire to share great bottles with others. The result is a collection that reflects both a life well lived and a profound respect for the world of fine wine.
In its scope and depth, the collection is nothing short of remarkable. Spanning the great regions of the world at the highest level, it demonstrates a confident and thoughtful approach to collecting, with an emphasis on provenance, vintage selection, and producer pedigree. Bordeaux and Burgundy form the foundation, offering a comprehensive view of these benchmark regions, with wines that reward both immediate enjoyment and long-term cellaring.
The Burgundy selection is particularly strong, opening with many of the Côte d’Or’s most revered domaines, where scarcity and demand often make acquisition a challenge. Grand Cru benchmarks from DRC, Rousseau, Dujac, and more lead the way, followed by modern stars such as Arnoux-Lachaux and Cecile Tremblay. The selection offers a rare opportunity to explore the nuance and pedigree that define this region.
Equally compelling is the breadth and quality of the Bordeaux on offer. First Growths, alongside leading estates from the Left Bank and the most sought-after properties of the Right Bank, are all well represented across a range of vintages and formats. Some bottles are entering a window for near-term enjoyment, while others destined for further aging could lay the foundation for any serious collector’s cellar. Together, they capture both the precision of Bordeaux’s modern era and the enduring influence of tradition and terroir.
Beyond these classical pillars, the collection reveals further treasures from across the globe. From other Old World selections from the likes of J.L. Chave, Bruno Giacosa, and Vega Sicilia to New World icons such as Penfolds and the historic Napa Valley wines of Eisele Vineyard, these producers underscore the global perspective and exacting standards that define the collection as a whole.
This is a cellar that invites exploration. Careful study will reveal both celebrated icons and more discreet gems, each selected with intent and an understanding of what makes great wine truly enduring.
Lots 1 - 10: DRC
Lots 11 - 15: Roumier
Lots 16 - 18: Arnoux-Lachaux
Lots 19 - 44: Rousseau
Lots 45 - 61: Dujac
Lots 63 - 69: Mugnier and Mugneret
Lots 71 - 82: Tremblay and Cathiard
Lots 83 - 102: Vogüé and Tart
Lots 148 - 204: Grivot, Lignier and Groffier
Lots 351 - 397: Bouchard, Drouhin and Jadot
Lots 485 - 513: First-Growths
Lots 586 - 590: Petrus, Le Pin and Lefleur
Lots 665 - 693: Classic Champagne
Lots 694 - 818: Iconic Piedmont and Tuscany
Lots 830 - 894: Historic and Cult California
Highlights from the sale include Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 2008, 2009, and 2017, each offered as single bottles, alongside a 6-bottle case of La Tâche in original wood. Additional Burgundy standouts feature Roumier Musigny 2014 as a single bottle, Roumier Bonnes Mares 2018 in a 6-bottle lot, and Chambertin 2014 from Armand Rousseau in original carton.
From Bordeaux, a strong selection of First Growths is complemented by Petrus 2018 in a 6-bottle case and Le Pin 2005 offered in three magnums.
Italy is led by extensive Giacosa horizontals and verticals from Piemonte, alongside Masseto 2007 in a 3-bottle lot from Tuscany.
Further highlights include Vega Sicilia 1985 in a 5-bottle lot and Penfolds Grange 2010 in a 6-bottle case.
Delving deeper into the sale, a compelling array of global highlights underscores the breadth and depth of this offering. Standout names include the singular Champagnes of Selosse, benchmark Barolo from Giacomo Conterno, as well as iconic bottlings from J.L. Chave in the Rhône Valley. White Burgundy is not to be missed either, with selections from Ramonet and Dauvissat leading the way. To further round out the selection we look to California, with impressive verticals from Eisele Vineyard and Joseph Phelps among others.
