Christie’s Fine & Rare Wines auction
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On 17 October 2019, Christie’s Fine & Rare Wines auction will present over 700 lots of rare wines and spirits, with estimates ranging from £200 to £110,000. The auction presents collectors with the opportunity to acquire single bottles or collections of the finest Bordeaux, Burgundy and many other renowned regions.
From the cellar of a connoisseur (lots 94-214) is an impressive offering of pre-and post-war Bordeaux from the finest châteaux, including Haut-Brion 1929 and Mouton-Rothschild 1924 and 1945. The collection continues by offering the great Bordeaux vintages of the latter half of the 20th century, focusing on legendary wines such as Haut-Brion 1989, Lafleur 1982 and Mouton-Rothschild 1986. Outside of Bordeaux, superb Burgundy features in the form of Henri Jayer’s famous Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 1985, Rousseau’s Chambertin 1993 and Coche-Dury’s inimitable Corton-Charlemagne 1996. Of final note is a selection of Champagne from Krug including mature vintages back to the early 1970s and Clos du Mesnil and Clos d’Ambonnay.
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Further rare collections will highlight the sale including a treasured collection of fine wines from a noted collector (lots 382 to 399), comprising a selection of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Top lots include 6 bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti 1999 (estimate : £70,000-£110,000) and 6 bottles of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Montrachet 1989 (estimate: £30,000- £40,000).
A collection of exceptional Bordeaux (lots 215-303) will be presented. Purchased on release and stored since delivery in a temperature controlled countryside cellar, these wines are a roll-call of the best names in Bordeaux; 12 bottles Château Latour 1982 (estimate: £14,000-£18,000), 12 bottles Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1982 (estimate: £10,000-£15,000), 12 bottles Château Cos d’Estournel 1996 (estimate: £1,200-£1,500).
