Single-Owner Private Collection of Fine Wines from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône Valley, and More to Be Auctioned by Strauss & Co

7 May 2024

This exclusive wine collection has recently been released from the deceased estate of a passionate wine-lover who, over a period of 25 years, meticulously collected and curated an enviable array of some world’s greatest names in wine. He was a true vinophile who regularly travelled abroad to taste new vintages from the barrel and experience what the various regions had to offer. Collected over many decades, the cellar is rich with fine Burgundy and Bordeaux, along with other big names from around the world. With most vintages from the 2000s and 2010s on auction, this is a rare opportunity to purchase fine wines close to maturity.

More than 30 producers from Burgundy, including the likes of Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey, Armand Rousseau, and Comte de Vogue, are on auction. Fine Bordeaux includes Petrus, Pichon-Lalande, and Vieux Certan, while the Rhône Valley is also well represented with its famous domains including Auguste Clape and Vieux Télégraphe Further afield, the cellar includes Soldera, Sassicaia, Vega Sicilia, Krug, Grahams, and Sadie Family, with four bottles of rare Cordoba Crescendo and a GS 1966!

“A collection such as this one does not present itself often. This collector was pedantic in

attention to detail and ensured that all his wines were always transported and cellared in perfect conditions”, says Derek Kilpin – Managing Director | Great Domaines

The 207 lot auction is open for bidding and will close at one minute intervals from 6pm on Wednesday 15 May.

Please note that we have 6 sessions in this auction. 
Session 1 | Burgundy & Champagne

Session 2 | Rhône

Session 3 | Bordeaux

Session 4 | Italy, Spain, Portugal

Session 5 | Germany, Alsace, Loire, Australia, Hungary

Session 6 | South Africa

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