Treasures from European Cellars | Finest & Rarest Wines

The Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, a name synonymous with supreme distinction in Burgundy and the entire wine sphere, exudes an innate noblesse and coveted allure that remains unchallenged. Reverently referred to as DRC, this iconic label garners profound reverence from those who aspire to attain the pinnacle of oenological excellence. DRC the very essence of Burgundy. With perfect provenance and stored in excellent conditions and over 59 different lots of DRC’s wines in this sale, collectors will have the opportunity to possess benchmark vintages and bottlings across the Domaine’s full range.

Mystical Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

A Prestigious Selection of cellars from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

One of the most collectible wines in the world produced by a fabulous winemaker. Amid the lofty echelons of Burgundy's most prestigious estates, the Roumier label stands out as a beacon of distinction, inextricably tied to the magnificence of Chambolle-Musigny's aromatic yet robust wines. Guided by Christophe Roumier, the grandson of the domaine's founder, since 1992, the Domaine’s masterful expression of Chambolle wines is a sight to behold. Indeed, many hold the Domaine’s grand cru Bonnes Mares in the highest regard as the quintessential benchmark for exceptional vintages. Hailed as the pinnacle of excellence in winemaking, earning critical acclaim, we are proud to present a collection of 18 unique lots, each purchased directly from the Domaine, that is sure to delight the palates of collectors around the world.

Quintessence from Domaine Georges Roumier

White burgundy is commonly known as the most joyfull white wines in the world. This sale is a special curation of the best climats and vintages from the most precise producers such as Domain Leflaive, Etienne Sauzet or Comtes Lafon. Vastly available in original wooden cases, domaine Leflaive plays an important role in this exceptional collection. As a pioneer, the domaine took the best of worldclass terroirs such as Bâtard-Montrachet or Chevalier-Montrachet to bring them at their finest. Today, they are testimonies of such an incredible and visionary choice made by collectors who care about perfection and dream of only the best. Leflaive is well accompanied by various vintages from domaine Etienne Sauzet. A large selection of Puligny-Montrachet from lot 277 to 286 in various cuvées invite to travel and have a sip of this mosaic of terroirs. Les Perrières, Gouttes d’or, Clos de la Barre or Charmes from Domaine des Comtes Lafon bring us to Meursault in such an incredible travel from lot 153 to 180 to discover a vast array of the finest plots.

White Wines from Burgundy

Domaine Leflaive, Etienne Sauzet and Comtes Lafon 

An epic selection in various formats including Hermitage, Côte Rôtie with the most iconic signatures from domaine Jean-Louis Chave, E. Guigal with Lalala’s selection and a great array of Château de Beaucastel in double magnums, magnums and full cases. In Hermitage, Jean-Louis Chave have attained a mythological status not just within the Rhône, but amongst the wider pantheon of the world’s great domaines. The Chaves are legendary winemakers and have been tending vines on the hill of Hermitage for more than 500 years. For wine lovers in search of the true pinnacle of the Rhône valley’s inimitable expressions of Syrah, it is difficult to look beyond the wonderful bottles offered here, including rare large formats. Perfectly stored bottles of Chave’s Hermitage Rouge from 1983 to 2012 find their place next to wonderful 1999 to 2014 selection from château de Beaucastel. Perrin’s family spent decades making legendary wines and Jacques Perrin in the middle of the 20th century brought the estate to a league of its own. Balance and elegance, precision and an absolute respect for the terroir define Beaucastel’s style and make it one of the best wines of the region. In this sale, a real passionate dedicated his time to select the best vintages from this château especially the cuvée “hommage à Jacques Perrin” in various formats from lot 292 to 341. Over in Côte Rôtie, we are treated to an amazing range of great lots across all of Guigal’s “La La La’s” from the 2002 to 2012 vintages. These are truly amongst the Rhône’s greatest treasures.

 Rayas, Guigal, Chave, Beaucastel, Chateau Grillet

All the best from Rhône Valley

Chave, Guigal, Beaucastel, Chateau Grillet

Over centuries, Bordeaux have been able to produce wines that can be find at the pinnacle of fine wines and it is truly incredible. Worldwide collectors spent decades collecting wines from this region with cases of legends of both Left and Right banks with Petrus, Vieux Château Certan, Cheval Blanc or Mouton Rothschild. The region’s wines have occupied a space at the top table for centuries, and the enjoyment of these wines has been a constant for countless significant characters, alongside myriad major events, throughout at least 500 years of recent history. Some of the most storied Bordeaux of the last 30 years are represented in this outstanding sale in the guise of 1990 château Lafite Rothschild, 1990 château Haut-Brion, 1995 château Latour, 2000 Petrus, 2016 and 2017 Le Pin (lots 484 and 485). The range of truly iconic wines on offer will suit the gourmand who wishes to drink the world’s greatest wines right away, just as much as the collector looking to amass a cellar for the future, such is the outstanding aging potential of many of the legends offered here.

A Plethora of the Finest Bordeaux

Head of Wine, Continental Europe & UK

Director | Senior Specialist | Europe & UK

Frédéric Guyot du Repaire

Director, |Senior Specialist | Inspections UK &amp; Europe

James Reed

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Sotheby’s Wine is delighted to close our Spring season in Continental Europe with a dazzling sale Treasures from European Cellars | Finest &amp; Rarest Wines. This sale features a fantastic array of private cellars that contains a wonderful selection of the brightest and best Chateaux and Domaines to be found in the world of wine today including an incredible span of vintages covering two centuries.