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).
201
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 9 000 |
CHF 18 000 |
The sale is over
202
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 10 000 |
CHF 20 000 |
The sale is over
203
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 13 000 |
CHF 26 000 |
The sale is over
204
Bottle(S): | 4 |
Estimate: | CHF 7 000 |
CHF 14 000 |
The sale is over
205
Bottle(S): | 4 |
Estimate: | CHF 6 500 |
CHF 13 000 |
The sale is over
206
Bottle(S): | 4 |
Estimate: | CHF 7 000 |
CHF 14 000 |
The sale is over
207
Bottle(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 5 000 |
CHF 10 000 |
The sale is over
208
Bottle(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 5 000 |
CHF 10 000 |
The sale is over
209
Bottle(S): | 4 |
Estimate: | CHF 6 500 |
CHF 13 000 |
The sale is over
210
Bottle(S): | 4 |
Estimate: | CHF 7 000 |
CHF 14 000 |
The sale is over
211
Bottle(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 200 |
CHF 6 400 |
The sale is over
212
Bottle(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 000 |
CHF 2 000 |
The sale is over
213
Bottle(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 000 |
CHF 6 000 |
The sale is over
214
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 15 000 |
CHF 30 000 |
The sale is over
215
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 20 000 |
CHF 40 000 |
The sale is over
216
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 17 000 |
CHF 34 000 |
The sale is over
217
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 17 000 |
CHF 34 000 |
The sale is over
218
Half-Bottle(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 700 |
CHF 1 400 |
The sale is over
219
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 18 000 |
CHF 36 000 |
The sale is over
220
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 18 000 |
CHF 36 000 |
The sale is over
221
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
222
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
223
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
224
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
225
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 12 000 |
CHF 24 000 |
The sale is over
226
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 12 000 |
CHF 24 000 |
The sale is over
227
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
228
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
229
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 12 000 |
CHF 24 000 |
The sale is over
230
Bottle(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 6 000 |
CHF 12 000 |
The sale is over
231
Bottle(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 500 |
CHF 7 000 |
The sale is over
232
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 5 000 |
CHF 10 000 |
The sale is over
233
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 5 000 |
CHF 10 000 |
The sale is over
234
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 4 000 |
CHF 8 000 |
The sale is over
235
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 5 000 |
CHF 10 000 |
The sale is over
236
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 6 000 |
CHF 12 000 |
The sale is over
237
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 6 000 |
CHF 12 000 |
The sale is over
238
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 14 000 |
CHF 28 000 |
The sale is over
239
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
240
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 8 000 |
CHF 16 000 |
The sale is over
241
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 10 000 |
CHF 20 000 |
The sale is over
242
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 10 000 |
CHF 20 000 |
The sale is over
243
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
244
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 800 |
CHF 3 600 |
The sale is over
245
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 300 |
CHF 2 600 |
The sale is over
246
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 000 |
CHF 2 000 |
The sale is over
247
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
248
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
249
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
250
Double Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 600 |
CHF 3 200 |
The sale is over
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