19th century, Modern, Post-War, Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 29 June - 6 July 2020

Wine

Sold for

ZAR 3 459
Lot 577
  • Taittinger; Collection Toshimitsu Imai; 1988; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 3 000 - 3 500
Selling Price
Incl. Buyer's Premium & VAT
ZAR 3 459

About this Item

Collection Toshimitsu Imai, 1988
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

Taittinger dates back to 1734 when the first owner worked with Benedictine monks to learn how to produce sparkling wine. It was only later, in 1932, that Pierre Taittinger acquired the estate and relaunched it under his family name. Taittinger is one of Champagne’s largest producers and is part of the Union des Maisons de Champagne, a syndicate of Champagne houses that includes the likes of Bollinger, Laurent Perrier, Moët & Chandon, and Louis Roederer. Taittinger owns four kilometers of chalk caves (originally dug out by the Romans) and is only one of five Champagne houses who uses them for cellaring.

Taittinger dates back to 1734 when the first owner worked with Benedictine monks to learn how to produce sparkling wine. It was only later, in 1932, that Pierre Taittinger acquired the estate and relaunched it under his family name. Taittinger is one of Champagne’s largest producers and is part of the Union des Maisons de Champagne, a syndicate of Champagne houses that includes the likes of Bollinger, Laurent Perrier, Moët & Chandon, and Louis Roederer. Taittinger owns four kilometers of chalk caves (originally dug out by the Romans) and is only one of five Champagne houses who uses them for cellaring.

The bottle of the 1988 vintage was designed by Toshimitsu Imai, an influential 20th-century Japanese painter.

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

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