A wine story of epic substance
Part 1
A beautiful day in Bordeaux - Lots 1 to 410
On a beautiful day in June 2005, under the sweltering heat of Bordeaux, I met the collector for the first time. Our shared passion for the great Bordeaux wines led to a lengthy discussion about his wine cellar and the importance of proper storage.
Since 2005, I have had visiting this magnificent cellar several times, which he specifically designed to house all of his treasures, acquired personally from Bordeaux châteaux and wine merchants. Such rare bottles are not obtained without building a special relationship with the châteaux.
The cellar was purpose-built over 40 years ago with special insulation designed to maintain humidity between 70 and 80%, and of course, a constant temperature of 11°C, with no room for error. The wines were kept under optimal storage conditions in this perfect cellar in southwestern France until they were transported to Geneva. Having tasted a few bottles from this cellar, I can assure you that the wines have retained a youthfulness that would make Dorian Gray envious!
Part 2
A beautiful trip in Burgundy - Lots 411 to 523
The Burgundy section of this catalog opens with a splendid selection directly sourced from the cellars of one of the greatest Burgundy white wine domains - Pierre Yves Colin-Morey. Thanks to their outstanding provenance, these wines epitomize the excellence of Burgundy whites (Lots 411 to 443).
Continuing on from this impressive beginning, the subsequent lots are from the cellar of a dear friend who has lovingly collected fine wines for many years. I have spent many delightful evenings in his meticulously controlled cellar in Burgundy, tasting and discussing wines. All the bottles are impeccably preserved, having been collected directly from the producers, never leaving their native Burgundy until finding their way into the secure vaults of the Geneva FreePorts (Lots 444 to 499).
Concluding this catalog of friendship and generosity are two private collections of wines from a Domaine and a winemaker who I truly appreciate for his discretion, philosophy, and, naturally, the exceptional quality of his wines. The small quantities produced by the Domain make them a rare find on the market, and even more so when you discover the more mature vintages where the full complexity of the Côte de Nuits is revealed (Lots 500 to 523).
101
Double Magnum(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
102
Double Magnum(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 000 |
CHF 2 000 |
The sale is over
103
Bottle(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
104
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 200 |
CHF 6 400 |
The sale is over
105
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 800 |
CHF 5 600 |
The sale is over
106
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 15 000 |
CHF 30 000 |
The sale is over
107
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 15 000 |
CHF 30 000 |
The sale is over
108
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 15 000 |
CHF 30 000 |
The sale is over
109
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 17 000 |
CHF 34 000 |
The sale is over
110
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 10 000 |
CHF 20 000 |
The sale is over
111
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 13 000 |
CHF 26 000 |
The sale is over
112
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 5 500 |
CHF 11 000 |
The sale is over
113
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 5 500 |
CHF 11 000 |
The sale is over
114
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 800 |
CHF 5 600 |
The sale is over
115
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 800 |
CHF 5 600 |
The sale is over
116
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 000 |
CHF 6 000 |
The sale is over
117
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 600 |
CHF 3 200 |
The sale is over
118
Bottle(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
119
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 000 |
CHF 6 000 |
The sale is over
120
Double Magnum(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
121
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 300 |
CHF 2 600 |
The sale is over
122
Double Magnum(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 300 |
CHF 2 600 |
The sale is over
123
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 6 500 |
CHF 13 000 |
The sale is over
124
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 6 500 |
CHF 13 000 |
The sale is over
125
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 800 |
CHF 7 600 |
The sale is over
126
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 800 |
CHF 7 600 |
The sale is over
127
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 4 000 |
CHF 8 000 |
The sale is over
128
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 400 |
CHF 4 800 |
The sale is over
129
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 800 |
CHF 5 600 |
The sale is over
130
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 4 000 |
CHF 8 000 |
The sale is over
131
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 500 |
CHF 17 000 |
The sale is over
132
Double Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 500 |
CHF 17 000 |
The sale is over
133
Jeroboam(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 10 000 |
CHF 20 000 |
The sale is over
134
Imperiale(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 13 000 |
CHF 26 000 |
The sale is over
135
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 200 |
CHF 6 400 |
The sale is over
136
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 500 |
CHF 7 000 |
The sale is over
137
Bottle(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
138
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 200 |
CHF 6 400 |
The sale is over
139
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 800 |
CHF 3 600 |
The sale is over
140
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 400 |
CHF 4 800 |
The sale is over
141
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 600 |
CHF 5 200 |
The sale is over
142
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 600 |
CHF 5 200 |
The sale is over
143
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 600 |
CHF 3 200 |
The sale is over
144
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 000 |
CHF 4 000 |
The sale is over
145
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 800 |
CHF 7 600 |
The sale is over
146
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 000 |
CHF 6 000 |
The sale is over
147
Bottle(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
148
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 200 |
CHF 6 400 |
The sale is over
149
Bottle(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
150
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 7 500 |
CHF 15 000 |
The sale is over
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