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Lot 1-16: A collection of Classed Growth Bordeaux and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti including rarely seen Pre War bottles and legendary vintages such as 1945, 1947 1959 and 1961.

Richebourg 1947, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru (1 BT75)

Lot Closed

June 5, 01:13 PM GMT

Estimate

9,500 - 13,000 CHF

Lot Details

Description

Richebourg 1947

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti,

Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru

u. 3.5cm, label soiled and slightly nicked, neck label J. Chorin soiled, slightly nicked and stained, embossed Domaine capsule slightly worn and slightly soiled, "RICHEBOURG" embossed on top, good colour and clarity


1 bt (cn)


Provenance:


Every bottle in this collection has undergone thorough inspection by Sotheby’s to guarantee 100% authenticity.

Sotheby’s experts have meticulously examined and documented every aspect, from the bottle's base to the type of glass, the paper label's print quality, the capsules, the corks, as well as the color and sediment. This rigorous scrutiny ensures each bottle precisely matches those produced in the specified years and aligns with our historical archives, allowing us to confidently certify their authentic provenance.


The property of a wonderful wine and gastronomy enthusiast, here, we have the whole ‘éventail’ of legendary vintages represented with Haut Brion 1928, Cheval Blanc 1929, Lafite and La Mission Haut Brion 1945, as well as the exceptional vintage pair of 1959 and 1961 from Latour to Haut Brion, La Mission Haut Brion to Petrus. Also featured is Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including a unique Richebourg 1947, the extraordinary 1969 Romanée-Conti along with two exceptional bottles of Chambertin 1959 from Domaine Armand Rousseau.


LYING AT FERT GENEVA, Offered Duty Paid, VAT applies to hammer price, buyer's premium and overhead premium


The lots in this auction have recently been removed from high quality storage, both private and professional temperature-controlled storage

The storage conditions have been independently verified by the Sotheby’s Wine & Spirits team.

 

Please note that the Sotheby’s Wine & Spirits team will be able to assist with any shipping and collection queries, whether for delivery locally to any of the 26 Cantons, or for a global export out of Switzerland.

 

Buyers domiciled outside Switzerland are entitled to a refund of VAT. For export, if shipped via a Sotheby’s approved carrier, invoices can be zero-rated to remove all Swiss VAT.

If exported via the buyer’s own elected carrier, the Swiss VAT can be refunded upon receipt of proof of export. Buyers must export their purchases from Switzerland no later than thirty days after collection.

Please note that Sotheby’s “Legends | The Inaugural Wine and Spirit Sale” will close at 15:00 Geneva time on Wednesday, 5 June 2024.