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The Contents of Mr Birley's Cellar
Estimate
6,000 - 10,000 GBP
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Description
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From the private collection of Mark Birley, removed from a purpose built, temperature controlled cellar and sold ‘as is’. Due to the age of many of the wines, the labels are in various states of repair, indeed several are barely legible. The levels of the wine also vary and in the case of some of the very old wines may have a negative impact on their quality. This is as to be expected in a private collection that spans such a broad time period.
Rarely does one have the opportunity to purchase the culmination of a connoisseur’s lifelong interest in wine. Comprised of single or ‘loose’ bottles and not full cases, this lot has been valued conservatively and there are numerous gems to be found within. A full inventory is available upon request.
Highlights include:
Cheval Blanc (1982, 1985, 1989)
Haut Brion (1981, 1997)
Haut Brion Blanc (1982, 1997)
Krug (1979, 1982, 1989)
Dom Ruinart Rosé - Annabel's 25th anniversary label
Lafite (1970, 1979)
La Mission Haut Brion (1997)
Petrus (1970, 1981)
Yquem (1948, 1967, 1976, 1983)
Sassicaia (1990)
Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg TBA, Von Schubert (1989)
Plus exclusive bottlings including Mark's Club Saint-Emilion 2003, bottled by J P Mouiex and 7 bottles of Private Collection Porto Velho 1930 Vintage Port, with metal labels stating 'Private Collection Mark Birley 29 May 1930'.
(approximately 266 bottles)
Rarely does one have the opportunity to purchase the culmination of a connoisseur’s lifelong interest in wine. Comprised of single or ‘loose’ bottles and not full cases, this lot has been valued conservatively and there are numerous gems to be found within. A full inventory is available upon request.
Highlights include:
Cheval Blanc (1982, 1985, 1989)
Haut Brion (1981, 1997)
Haut Brion Blanc (1982, 1997)
Krug (1979, 1982, 1989)
Dom Ruinart Rosé - Annabel's 25th anniversary label
Lafite (1970, 1979)
La Mission Haut Brion (1997)
Petrus (1970, 1981)
Yquem (1948, 1967, 1976, 1983)
Sassicaia (1990)
Maximin Grunhauser Herrenberg TBA, Von Schubert (1989)
Plus exclusive bottlings including Mark's Club Saint-Emilion 2003, bottled by J P Mouiex and 7 bottles of Private Collection Porto Velho 1930 Vintage Port, with metal labels stating 'Private Collection Mark Birley 29 May 1930'.
(approximately 266 bottles)
Condition
Please note this wine is sold 'as is'. Many of the labels are in a poor state of repair or illegible. The levels of wine vary and in the case of the very old wines may have a negative impact on their quality. A full list of the wine in this lot is available by contacting the department.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."