An Introduction by Serena Sutcliffe, MW

LEGENDS | DAY 1

Domaine Leroy dates back to its inaugural 1988 vintage, appearing entirely in original wooden cases. Grands crus vineyards Richebourg, Clos de Vougeot and Clos de la Roche are on offer alongside celebrated premiers crus, Vosne-Romanée ‘Les Beaux Monts’ and Pommard ‘Les Vignots’ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is led by Assortment Cases from the 1983 and 1998 vintages, followed by an array of vineyards in original wooden cases, many of which were banded prior to inspection. Highlights include 2000 Romanée-Conti, 2005 La Tâche, 1989 Richebourg and 1990 Grands Echézeaux.

Domaine Leroy and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti open the sale, spanning vintages 1988 - 1996 and 1983 - 2006 respectively.

Domaine Leroy & DRC in OWC

The mythical wines of René Engel, teacher of the legendary Henri Jayer, are offered in original carton and full case quantity. Jayer’s own wines follow, spanning vintages 1994 - 2001, and giving way to those of his nephew and protégé, Emmanuel Rouget. Méo-Camuzet completes this evolution, the wines made by yet another Jayer protégé, Jean-Nicolas Méo.

René Engel & Disciples: Jayer, Rouget, Meo-Camuzet

The greatest domaines in Burgundy are offered in depth, breadth, and case quantity.

Roumier, Rousseau & More

Le Pin dates back to its inaugural 1979 vintage, appearing in other notable vintages 1985 and 1989, as well as the monolithic 1990 in original wooden case. Modern classics 1998 and 2000 appear later in parcel quantity. First Growths, Super Seconds and Right Bank greats follow, represented heavily in vintages 1982, 1989, 1990 and 2000.

Le Pin spans four decades with Left and Right bank greats to follow.

Le Pin & Assorted Bordeaux Highlights 

Iconic Rhône, Prestige Cuvée Champagne and Italian greats from Tuscany and Piedmont round out this offering, with cult favorite Screaming Eagle bringing this sale to a close.

Rhône, Champagne, Italy & Napa

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Despite being unclassified, this exceptional Pomerol-based estate produces some of the most sought-after wines in all of Bordeaux.

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For the first time ever, Sotheby's will present a two-day single-owner sale of wine and whisky in New York. LEGENDS | Wine &amp; Whisky | Six Decades of Collecting is the result of a family’s multi-generational devotion to the greatest in wine and spirits. This immense collection is focused around legendary châteaux and domaines, noteworthy distillers, unrivaled vintages and impeccable provenance. Day 1 commences the wine portion of this sale.

LEGENDS | Wine & Whisky Day 1 | Six Decades of Collecting