RELEASE: Christie's Finest and Rarest Wines, October 11, 2019 | New York
New York – Christie’s New York Wine Department announces Finest and Rarest Wines including Three Superb Private Collections. The auction will take place on Friday, 11 October and will present a vast array of nearly 300 lots spanning highlights from the very best producers in the world of fine wine.
The sale commences with Classic Bordeaux from a True Collector (Lots 1-32), which features a focused collection of Bordeaux with multiple wines from the 1982 and 1990 vintages; both firmly in the top five vintages of the twentieth century. Offered in large format and in original wooden cases with excellent provenance, this exceptional collection represents some of the greatest wines ever made. The ensemble includes a case of magnums of Château Lafite-Rothschild 1982 and multiple cases of Château Cheval Blanc 1990. Petrus is where the strength of this assemblage lies, a lovely case of bottles of the 1982 in their original wood, a case of magnums of 1989 and three cases of the 1990 in bottle.
The second collection, A Fine Collection featuring outstanding Bordeaux, DRC, Rhône, and Classic Port (Lots 33-81), comprises of fine Bordeaux and exceptional Port including rare cases of Taylor and Graham from the 1963 vintage. This classic collection includes desirable recent vintages of Bordeaux, three vintages of La Tâche, and highly collectable Rhône.
The final featured collection, Treasures from the Collection of a Northern European Connoisseur (Lots 97-283), offers a deep selection from Burgundy’s greatest producers with a smattering of Bordeaux and Rhône. This collector is a true bon viveur, a foodie, a wine drinker and enthusiast. The collection features the classic domaines of the region including Romanée-Conti, Leflaive, and Rousseau, amongst other celebrated producers such as Prieuré-Roch, Méo-Camuzet, Arnaud Ente, and Mugnier. All bought on release from their respective importers and cellared impeccably.
Also on offer are deep parcels of Château Lascombes from three vintages and eight vintages of Screaming Eagle, both purchased directly from their respective producers.
