Christie's Announces Fine & Rare Wines Including Two Outstanding Private Collections
Los Angeles – Christie’s Wine Department in America is pleased to announce our first online sale based in Los Angeles, Fine & Rare Wines Including Two Outstanding Private Collections, open for bidding online from 18 January to 1 February.
Highlighting the sale are two outstanding private collections. One notable collection includes over 100 lots from the superb cellar of Dr. Robert Maliner, who has bought and sold with Christie’s for more than fifty years. Of special note is his exceptional collection of Madeira, which includes many rare bottles such as 1795 Barbeito Terrantez ($8,500-10,000; 1 bottle per lot) and 1863 Blandy’s Malvasia Solera ($700-1,200; 1 bottle per lot).
Another 97 lots come from an expertly curated cellar, assembled by a knowledgeable collector over many years. The collection includes fantastic rarities from some of Burgundy’s greatest Domaines, including Domaine Leroy’s 1990 Clos Vougeot ($15,000-25,000; 10 bottles per lot) and Domaine Armand Rousseau’s 1978 Chambertin ($6,000-10,000; 1 bottle per lot).
From California, we have a rare offering of every vintage of Screaming Eagle from 1993 to present. Rounding out the sale are top-notch favorites such as Lafite, Mouton, and Petrus, and an outstanding selection of mid-century Ports and Madeiras. Further highlights can be viewed in the online viewing room here.
