FINE AND RARE WINES INCLUDING THREE EXCEPTIONAL PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
PRESS RELEASE | LONDON FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 21 APRIL 2015
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FINE AND RARE WINES INCLUDING THREE EXCEPTIONAL PRIVATE COLLECTIONS
London – On 30 April 2015 Christie’s will hold the Fine and Rare Wine sale, presenting a superb opportunity to acquire some of the finest wines from across the globe. The sale is led by property from three exceptional private collections including an excellent range of Bordeaux and a continental collection recently removed from a classic Belgium restaurant. The final collection presents an exquisite European offering of mature Burgundies from the region’s greatest sites, encompassing Marquis d’Angerville, from Leroy (both négociant and Domaine), Domaine de Montille, DRC, Rousseau, Grivot and white and red from Bonneau du Martray. Of particular note is the outstanding selection of wines from Louis Jadot, one of the broadest and deepest Jadot ranges to been seen at auction in recent years. Also presented are clarets dating back to 1964, including leading wines from the 1970s and 1989s, alongside bottles of Hermitage La Chapelle, Chave and Ch. De Beaucastel. The sale consists of 730 lots and is a rare occasion to collect little-seen, famous bottlings in a variety of sizes and price points.
FURTHER AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS |
Petrus 1982, Pomerol, cru exceptionnel, 12 bottles per lot, Estimate: £32,000 - 40,000
Petrus 1990, Pomerol, cru exceptionnel, 6 bottles per lot, Estimate: £10,500 - 15,500
Armand Rousseau, Le Chambertin 1953, Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, 6 bottles per lot, Estimate: £4,800 - 7,500
Château Lafite-Rothschild 2005, Pauillac, 1er cru classé, 12 bottles per lot, Estimate: £4,000 - 6,000
Château Cheval Blanc 2009, Saint-Emilion, grand cru classé (A), 12 bottles per lot, Estimate: £5,000 - 6,000
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Le Corton 2009, Grand Cru, Côte de Nuits, 6 bottles per lot, Estimate: £3,000 - 4,200
Auction:
Thursday 30 April 2015
10:00am Lots 1-428
2:30pm Lots 429-730
8 King Street, St James’s, London, SW1Y 6QT
PRESS CONTACT: Lauren Clarke | +44(0) 207 389 2391 | laurenclarke@christies.com
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About Christie’s
Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in 2014 that totalled £5.1 billion / $8.4 billion, making it the highest annual total in Christie’s history. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers around 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery. Private sales totalled £916.1 million ($1.5 billion) in 2014, an increase of 20% on the previous year.
Christie’s has a global presence with 54 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong and the latest additions Shanghai and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.
*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.
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