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RESULTS: Finest Wines and Spirits: The 50th Anniversary Sale

Wines & Spirits

New York Americas 9 December 2016

Christie’s NY wine proudly concludes the 2016 auction season, by celebrating stellar results in its 50th Anniversary Sale of Finest Wines and Spirits. Competitive international bidding achieved $2,856,394.

The top lot in the sale was One Barrel of Blade and Bow Single Barrel 24 year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, which realized $95,550.

Strong results for rare Burgundy, including a magnum of Romanée-Conti 2005 for $49,000. Ancient Madeira from the Wine Library of Dr. Maliner sold for top prices, including a record for two bottles of Barbeito, Terrantez 1795 for $19,600.

Noah May, AVP, Head of Sale, Wine Department: “We are delighted to celebrate and honor the past, present and future of Christie’s Wine department with a stellar result in today’s New York live anniversary sale. The sale inspired competitive bidding for wine and exceptional spirits alike, including a rare bottle of The Macallan 50 Year Old Anniversary Malt and a magnum of Rémy Martin, Louis XIII Black Pearl. We were particularly thrilled to see a unique barrel of Blade and Bow 24 Year Old Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, sold to benefit The Robin Hood Foundation, sell for an exceptional price of $95,550. We now look ahead to the next chapter of Christie’s International Wine Department’s history.”

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* Please note when quoting estimates above that other fees will apply in addition to the hammer price - see Section D of the Conditions of Sale at the back of the sale catalogue. *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium.