1 dozen bottles per lot
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The December Sale
9 December 2009
Dear Client,
On the heels of a robust, 835 lot November sale, we've decided to offer a smaller, more focused sale in December. For the last sale of the 2009 season, we haven't branched out to all of the world's fine wine regions. On the contrary, in this catalogue you'll find a highly curated sale of Bordeaux and Burgundy, with just a touch of California thrown in for good measure.
The sale opens (lots 1-86) with several pristine collections of Bordeaux, many cases in original wood, many bought on release and all stored perfectly since. A perfect opportunity to pick up young claret, some for ageing and some for drinking now.
Of particular note in this sale are lots 133-143, wines from The Extraordinary Private Cellar of Doris Duke. The 1929 Yquem, the 1929 Gaudichots, and the 1934 Romanée-Conti in this sale hail from that Holy Grail of private collections, Doris Duke's, the likes of which hasn't been seen on the auction market before or since. These wines were purchased at the sale in 2004, and stored in professional wine storage since then. A look at the old catalogue confirms that the wine conditions have barely changed in the last 5 years.
For large format lovers, there are lots 123-132, professionally stored large format Bordeaux from fine vintages. The '47, the '82, the '89, the '61. They're all there, and all in rare mags, jeros, and impériales.
Also of note are lots 144-177. From another private collection, this offering offers a rare chance to bid on full cases (broken into more manageable lot sizes) of 1953, 1959 and 1964 Romanée-Conti, as well as a full case of pristine 1978 Richebourg from Jayer. Don't overlook one of the most stunning of modern DRCs: the 1990 La Tâche in Methuselah.
For the California lover, there is that auction veteran Screaming Eagle, offered here in pristine condition (lots 117-120) and a unique collectors piece: a Sine Qua Non lot of 5 bottles in a unique art display container (lot 122).
Please note that photos of lots are available on request at least one week prior to sale.
Please don't hesitate to contact me or my team of specialists with any questions you might have. I look forward to seeing you at the sale. We'll be offering dinner to registered bidders (the menu is on page XXX) and pouring a few 1961 clarets for your enjoyment!
Sincerely,
Charles Curtis, MW
FINE BORDEAUX
Consigned by a long time friend of Christie's bought on release and stored professionally since.
Lots 1-12, 66-81 and 107-108
LAFITE ROTHSCHILD
Château Lafite-Rothschild--Vintage 1995
Pauillac, 1er cru classé
Both lots in original wooden cases
Parcel: lots 1-2
1 dozen bottles per lot
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