S
otheby’s Wine is delighted to unveil the next chapter in its celebrated single‑owner series, The Impeccable Burgundy Collection Part VI. This remarkable installment continues the legacy of excellence established in previous offerings, presenting an extraordinary selection of Burgundy’s most revered Domaines, complemented by distinguished bottles from Bordeaux and timeless treasures from Champagne. Meticulously assembled by a collector of exceptional discernment, this curated ensemble invites connoisseurs to explore rare provenance, impeccable cellaring, and the enduring artistry of the world’s greatest wines.
An introduction by Serena Sutcliffe MW, Honorary Chairman Sotheby’s Wine
This has to be the 'ne plus ultra' of Burgundy sales, with three centuries of this magical region's most illustrious producers and breathtaking vintages all vying for a place in your cellar - or, perhaps more temptingly, in your glass.
Glittering crus and never-to-be-forgotten years, decade after decade, are at the heart of this unique auction, led by the historic wines of Bouchard Père et Fils. This was a treasure trove of legendary wines that do not cease to astonish. I was lucky enough to taste them round the Bouchard family table in Beaune and they created indestructible memories. These venerable wines leave their mark on the palate in an extraordinary way, concentrated as they were by the smaller yields and different climate variations and winemaking methods of the past. Any opportunity to experience these wines should be seized while it is still possible.
It is difficult to alight on favourites in this sale when the choice is so rich, but a remarkable array of Montrachet from Domaine Leflaive has to be high on the list. Then there is unparalleled DRC, Domaine des Lambrays from the LVMH ownership, Domaine Leroy, Ramonet, Raveneau and Rouget, Méo-Camuzet, Cathiard and Faiveley, just to touch on the delights of this Burgundy bonanza. And, as we all know, this is rare indeed, in a famed viticultural area of very limited size.
If there is one category of wine that can lead into this Burgundian feast in appropriate style and quality, it is Champagne. Here, the charge is led by Dom Pérignon and Krug, in a fabulous line-up of vintages that show the mighty depths, and differences, of these impressive creations. Vintage and cuvée comparisons abound, with Salon and Taittinger's Comtes de Champagne in the mix as well.
Please find a quiet corner and look very closely at this catalogue as there are wonders everywhere. It is with real thirst and longing that we would wish to participate ourselves in this stand-out sale, but we shall have to be rewarded by the pleasure with which we can bring this starry collection to a global audience of wine-lovers.
The conditions of these wines are truly impeccable, a result of professional wine storage and careful sourcing. This collector is a thoughtful and discerning wine lover and has amassed one of the most outstanding wine collections in the world. This offering is Part VI with Parts IV and V offered in New York in 2024 and Parts I-III offered in New York and Hong Kong in 2023.
Building this collection:
The wines were acquired through long-term relationships. They are from importer and distributor allocations, established retail merchants, direct domaine and château auctions, and renowned private single-owner collection auctions including The Don Stott Cellar, The Cellar of William I. Koch, The Henry Tang Collection, Wines from Joseph Lau, and Dr. Ku's Apothecary Collection. Details of the specific auctions are noted on the lots. The aged Bouchard wines in this offering are late release. Most of the wines are offered in their original packaging.
Storage:
The majority of the wines in this collection have been stored at Octavian Cellars in the United Kingdom since their purchase. A small amount, 57 bottles, were stored at River Valley Wine Cellars in New York prior to coming to us for auction. All wines in the sale are now lying at our Sotheby’s East Coast wine storage facility.
Inspection and shipping:
In June and July of 2026, Sotheby’s Wine Specialists carefully inspected and catalogued each bottle at Octavian Cellars in the United Kingdom and Sotheby’s East Coast wine storage facility in the United States. The wines were shipped to New York via temperature-controlled freight.
Read LessLots 1 – 82: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and Domaine Leroy
Lots 83 - 95: Henri Jayer
Lots 96 - 107: Emmanuel Rouget
Lots 141 - 146: Sylvain Cathiard
Lots 150 - 155: Armand Rousseau
Lots 165 - 182: Faiveley
Lots 184 -195: Dujac
Lots 230 - 237: Roumier
Lots 261 - 325: Bouchard Père et Fils
Lots 326 - 362: Leflaive
Lots 389 - 394: J.F. Coche Dury
Lots 442 - 513: Krug
Lots 514 - 526: Dom Pérignon
Lots 529 - 536: Salon
Lots 564 - 571: Legendary Bordeaux
Lots 574 - 579: Giacomo Conterno and Soldera
Lots 581 - 589: German Precision
Lots 590 - 594: Pereira d’Oliveira
The sale opens with a truly formidable array of the region’s most coveted wines, headlined by a magnum assortment case of Domaine de la Romanée‑Conti and an exceptionally rare Methuselah of Romanée‑Conti 2002. The collection deepens with a trio of landmark vintages of Domaine Leroy Musigny 1993, 2007, and 2009, followed by a remarkable swathe of Henri Jayer Cros Parantoux in bottle and magnum spanning 1988 to 1999, complemented by pristine Echézeaux from 1990 and 1993. Featured in exceptional strength is an historic array of Bouchard Père et Fils dating back to 1858 and offered as late releases, so they have been reconditioned with recorking dates provided when known. Highlights include La Romanée 1865, 1906, and 1912 in OWC; Musigny 1945; Beaune, Clos du Roi 1923, 1928 and 1929, Beaune Clos de la Mousse 1918, 1947 and 1976 as well as Beaune Les Aigrots 1921 and 1926 and Beaune Les Avaux 1919, 1926 and 1928; and Beaune Grèves Vigne de l’Enfant Jésus from 1947 to 1976, a museum‑worthy survey of Bouchard’s storied holdings. Verticals of Cathiard Romanée‑Saint‑Vivant in magnum from 2005 to 2019 stand alongside an extraordinary run of Rousseau Chambertin from 1971 to 1999, capped by the 1999 in magnum and in jeroboam. The chapter is further enriched by deep large‑format verticals of Faiveley Clos de Bèze ‘Les Ouvrées Rodin’ from 2010 to 2019, a full case of Dujac Clos de la Roche 1999, and parcel‑case quantities of Domaine des Lambrays from 2018 to 2022.
The White Burgundy offering begins with DRC Montrachet from 1996 to 2015, including a rare Methuselah of 2005 and a Jeroboam of 2008, and continues with an extraordinary concentration of Leflaive Montrachet in verticals from 1992 to 2017, highlighted by a magnum of 2006 and a Jeroboam of 2007. Leflaive appears in further depth with verticals of Chevalier Montrachet from 2005 to 2022, Bâtard Montrachet 2019 and 2020 and Bienvenus Bâtard Montrachet 2019, all in magnum. The selection then moves to Ramonet Montrachet spanning 1985 to 2016, including rare magnums and jeroboams, and Comtes Lafon Montrachet from 1992 to 2014, followed by additional breadth from Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey from 2004 to 2010, Henri Boillot from 2002 to 2018, and further offerings from Drouhin, Prieur, and Remoissenet. Coche Dury appears with two lots of their stunning Grand Cru - Corton Charlemagne - in 2008 and 2014, six bottles each, adding further weight to the Côte de Beaune selections. This section of exemplary whites from Burgundy closes on a high note with magnums of Raveneau from its prestigious grand cru, Les Clos, and premier cru, Montée de Tonnerre. As with the red Burgundy, rare late releases from Bouchard Père et Fils include Montrachet dating back to 1870 and including more recent vintages of 2020 and 2021. Chevalier Montrachet from famed vintages 1992 and 2002 of ‘La Cabotte,’ a 0.21-hectare parcel located inside the greater Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru vineyard and owned exclusively by Bouchard are on offer as well as Chevalier Montrachet from the 1950s and 1960s. Corton Charlemagne spanning 1952 to 1973, and Meursault Charmes from 1858, 1865 and 1953 bring the white Burgundy offerings from Bouchard Père et Fils to a strong finale.
The Champagne selection leads off with Krug, beginning with a magnum of Clos d’Ambonnay 2002 before moving into parcels of Clos du Mesnil from the inaugural vintage 1979 through 2008, many offered in magnum and OWC. This is followed by Krug Collection spanning 1952 to 1985 in magnum and concluding with vintage brut from 1969 to 2008 in magnum, jeroboam and bottle. Dom Pérignon appears in strength with Oenothèque 1973 in magnum, P2 2002 in magnum, and Rosé Oenothèque 1982 and 1985 in magnum. The offering continues with a rare lot of Selosse 2002 comprising three magnums, and the seldom seen Philipponnat Clos des Goisses Vinothèque from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. Salon is well represented with a Oenothèque case featuring 2004, 2006, 2007 and 2008, a single magnum of 1976, and verticals from 1999 to 2013, forming a comprehensive and compelling survey of Champagne’s most iconic houses.
The additional highlights present a remarkable array of historic and impeccable selections. Bordeaux leads the way, and more specifically, Latour, with single bottles of the legendary 1865 and 1892 vintages, alongside hard-to-find benchmarks of Haut Brion, including a 4.5‑liter of 1926 and a 6-magnum original wooden case of 1989. A Nebuchadnezzar (15L) of 2007 Yquem makes a bold statement, underscoring the power and allure of sweet wine.
Important Italian selections from Giacomo Conterno, featuring Barolo Monfortino Riserva Stravecchio 1939, Monfortino Riserva 1943, and Riserva Speciale Monfortino 1978, lead the way, followed by Tuscany’s incomparable Soldera, represented by two six-packs of the 2019.
Curated selections of Madeira and Port complete the sale, highlighting both the knowledge and appreciation of this wine lover for the historic wines of the world. d’Oliveiras from the 1800s, including six‑packs of 1850 Madeira Verdelho Reserva as well as the 1890, together with the sweeter notes of Malvasia 1895, offer those seeking old wines for their cellars stunning options. The offering then turns to Port with Quinta do Noval Nacional 1955 bottled by Da Silva and a single bottle of the mythic Quinta do Noval 1931, creating a compelling finale defined by rare provenance and historic depth.
