Petrus is the jewel in the crown in this sale, with a breathtaking run of vintages from one of Pomerol's most illustrious and desirable properties. There can be little doubt regarding the status of Petrus as one of the greatest and most coveted wines in the world and the offering in this sale will please every collector, with over 50 lots, from 1976 to 2009 including six rare magnums of the landmark 1982 vintage bought upon release and stored in immaculate condition.

A breathtaking run of vintages from one of Pomerol's most illustrious and desirable properties.

Petrus, the Jewel in the Crown

The giants of Pauillac, Lafite and Mouton, as well as the other Bordeaux Classed Growth represent the backbone of this sale, with spectacular quantities recently removed from some private cellars. The vast array of vintages and sizes, from the most influential decades of the 20th and early 21st century, will please everyone looking for iconic gems which are ready to unveil their true essence or for further keeping.

Bordeaux Wonders

Burgundy is well represented by prominent Domaines, in the likes of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Henri Jayer, Armand Rousseau, Georges Roumier, Domaine Leflaive or Prieuré Roch. Additional highlights from Burgundy include some rare Cécile Tremblay Echézeaux, a collection of Bizot Vosne Romanée and many more from Comte Liger-Belair or Raveneau, to name just a few.

Apex Pinot Noir,
White Burgundy Luminaries

The owner of this collection, clearly a true wine aficionado, had a distinctive taste for Italian wines, with a stunning selection of Italy’s finest from Tuscany, featuring back vintages of Sassicaia, Masseto, Ornellaia, Tignanello, as well as stunning Barolo and Brunello di Montalcino.

Extensive selection from Tuscany and Piemonte.

Italy Royalty

Global Head of Wine & Spirits

Nick Pegna

Deputy Head of Wine EMEA | Senior Specialist 

Frédéric Guyot du Repaire

Head of Auction Sales | France

Celian Ravel d'Estienne

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Laure Siebert

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Sotheby's Wine France is delighted to present Wonders from Bordeaux and beyond | Finest &amp; Rarest Wines, a dazzling selection of the best wines produced the past five decades with a primary focus on Bordeaux along with some of the most sought-after wines from Burgundy and Italy. The online auction is open for online bidding from Monday 11 March and closing at 11:00 am CET Monday 25 March.