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).
301
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 12 000 |
CHF 24 000 |
The sale is over
302
Double Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 13 000 |
CHF 26 000 |
The sale is over
303
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 7 500 |
CHF 15 000 |
The sale is over
304
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 10 000 |
CHF 20 000 |
The sale is over
305
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 100 |
CHF 2 200 |
The sale is over
306
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 800 |
CHF 3 600 |
The sale is over
307
Bottle(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 900 |
CHF 1 800 |
The sale is over
308
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 000 |
CHF 4 000 |
The sale is over
309
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
310
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
311
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
312
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
313
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 700 |
CHF 3 400 |
The sale is over
314
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
315
Jeroboam(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 000 |
CHF 6 000 |
The sale is over
316
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
317
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 000 |
CHF 4 000 |
The sale is over
318
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 000 |
CHF 4 000 |
The sale is over
319
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
320
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
321
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
322
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
323
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 700 |
CHF 3 400 |
The sale is over
324
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 000 |
CHF 2 000 |
The sale is over
325
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
326
Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 100 |
CHF 2 200 |
The sale is over
327
Double Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
328
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
329
Imperiale(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 500 |
CHF 7 000 |
The sale is over
330
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
331
Jeroboam(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 300 |
CHF 2 600 |
The sale is over
332
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 600 |
CHF 3 200 |
The sale is over
333
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 600 |
CHF 3 200 |
The sale is over
334
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
335
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 400 |
CHF 2 800 |
The sale is over
336
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 700 |
CHF 3 400 |
The sale is over
337
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 800 |
CHF 3 600 |
The sale is over
338
Magnum(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 800 |
CHF 1 600 |
The sale is over
339
Double Magnum(S): | 3 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
340
Salmanazar(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
341
Bottle(S): | 6 |
Estimate: | CHF 550 |
CHF 1 100 |
The sale is over
342
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 800 |
CHF 3 600 |
The sale is over
343
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 800 |
CHF 3 600 |
The sale is over
344
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 200 |
CHF 2 400 |
The sale is over
345
Bottle(S): | 2 |
Estimate: | CHF 700 |
CHF 1 400 |
The sale is over
346
Bottle(S): | 8 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
347
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 000 |
CHF 6 000 |
The sale is over
348
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 3 000 |
CHF 6 000 |
The sale is over
349
Bottle(S): | 12 |
Estimate: | CHF 2 200 |
CHF 4 400 |
The sale is over
350
Imperiale(S): | 1 |
Estimate: | CHF 1 500 |
CHF 3 000 |
The sale is over
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