S otheby’s Wine is proud to offer an extraordinary single-owner collection this Spring, The Majestic Cellar: Monumental Wines from an Esteemed Philanthropist, a stunning collection of the great wines of the world, amassed by a discerning and passionate collector. The sale opens with ten consecutive lots from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti in the iconic 1990 vintage, headlined by a 3-pack original wooden case of La Tâche in the remarkably rare Jeroboam format. Leroy and Méo-Camuzet follow before the focus shifts to Bordeaux where it remains for the ensuing 80 lots. Lafite, Margaux, Mouton and Latour abound in formats ranging from half bottle to magnum and vintages 1955 - 2010, with a special focus placed on the exceptional 1982, 1986, 1989 and 1990. The sale closes as it began, with Burgundy, led by impressive verticals from Louis Latour in vintages 1999 - 2011 and vineyards Montrachet, Batard Montrachet, Chevalier Montrachet and Corton Charlemagne and is punctuated by Bouchard, Leflaive, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Mugnier and much more. Proceeds from this auction will benefit charitable causes, building upon the philanthropic legacy this collector leaves behind.
For this sale, we are delighted to offer free consolidated shipping to Hong Kong. Please contact the post sale department for more information.
Provenance
The Collector: This incredible collection was amassed over decades, with a focus placed on the great wines of the world and in the greatest modern vintages, the heart of it centered around the monolithic 1990. An intellectual collection, focused and purposeful, it speaks to the qualities of the man who assembled it and the legacy he leaves behind.
The Wines: The great majority of these wines were acquired through reputable auction houses and wine merchants.
The Cellars: The wine in this sale was collected from two separate, purpose-built residential cellars located in the Northeast. Both cellars have a sophisticated alarm system to alert for any fluctuations in temperature or humidity–a testament to the collector’s attention to every detail in the care of this collection.
Inspection and Shipping: Each bottle in the sale was inspected, packed and cataloged by a Sotheby’s Wine Specialist, before being transported to our warehouse on a temperature-controlled truck.
Lots 1 – 10: DRC from the Iconic 1990 Vintage
Lots 11 – 28: Leroy and Méo-Camuzet
Lots 29 – 73: First Growth Bordeaux
Lots 74 – 111: Aged Gems from the Left and Right Banks
Lots 117 – 140: The Grands Crus of Louis Latour
Lots 141 – 170: Assorted Red and White Burgundy
Lot 74
Estimate: $5,500 - $7,500
Lot 113
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Lot 64
Estimate: $7,500 - $11,000
Lot 115
Estimate:$1,400 - $1,900
Lot 100
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,400
Lot 29
Estimate: $3,000 - $3,800
Lot 30
Estimate: $6,500 - $8,500
Lot 1
Estimate: $110,000 - $150,000
Lot 6
Estimate: $13,000 - $18,000
Lot 79
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Lot 44
Estimate: $8,500 - $13,000
Lot 43
Estimate: $5,000 - $7,000
Lot 107
Estimate:$400 - $550
Lot 82
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,500
Lot 98
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,000
Lot 78
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,000
Lot 49
Estimate: $11,000 - $14,000
Lot 39
Estimate: $22,000 - $30,000
Lot 73
Estimate: $4,500 - $6,000
Lot 58
Estimate: $9,500 - $14,000
Lot 70
Estimate: $13,000 - $19,000
Lot 75
Estimate: $1,400 - $1,900
Lot 84
Estimate: $3,500 - $5,000
Lot 87
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
Lot 107
Estimate:$400 - $550
