1 dozen bottles per lot
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AN EXTRAORDINARY COLLECTION OF FINEST AND RAREST FROM AROUND THE WORLD
Representing but a segment of this collector's life work, this consignment was the product of many months of communication and careful consideration, between Christie's and the consignor. This gentleman was extremely meticulous in purchasing as well as storing and organizing his wines. His passion and expertise were obvious through the process and evident in the offering as one scans the scores of maturing wines on the way up at all price points perfect for drinking right now. Of particular note, are the many cases of Guigal single vineyard Cote Roties that our consignor bought each vintage each, vineyard upon release, sourcing a few of the very older ones from a fellow notable collector. Also not to be missed are the Remoissenet burgundies from the great vintages from the 1950s and 60s that were recently re-released from the domaine with outstanding color and condition. There also great oddities including Cucamonga wines from the 19th century.
Removed from professional storage by a team of Christie's wine specialists
Property of New England Gentleman
Justin Christoph
Highlights from this collection:
Guigal 1436-1479
Further Rhone 1480-1505
First Growth Bordeaux 1506-1566
More Cru Classe Bordeaux 1567-1653
Remoissenet 1654-1682
More Fine Red Burgundy 1683-1728
White Burgundy 1729-1824
California Cabernets 1825-1948
Other California 1949-1981
Champagne 1982-2003
White Bordeaux 2004-2011
Spain and Friends 2012-2019
Grand Old Port 2020-2037
GUIGAL
From Roman times to the latter part of the 19th Century the vignoble of Côte-Rotie enjoyed fame and prosperity. This glory ebbed in decline until the appearance of one family, the Guigals - notably Marcel- whose energetic and single-minded pursuit of quality put Côte-Rôtie back on the world's fine wine map. Marcel Guigal's reputation is based on his three single-vineyard wines; intense, powerful yet supremely elegant and with long-life potential. La Mouline: Made from approximately one hectare of Syrah vines in the Côte Blonde, to which is added roughly 11 Viognier. The wine first appeared under the Mouline name in 1966. La Turque: from a hectare on the Côte Brune, including 5 Viognier. Though not planted until 1982, La Turque burst on the scene in 1985, producing a remarkable wine. Its depth and finesse put Guigal firmly on the international fine wine map. La Landonne: from 2 hectares of Syrah on the Côte Brune, replanted in 1974 and subsequently. The wine has been aptly described as the most "magisterial" of the remarkable trio.
Côte-Rôtie, La Mouline--Vintage 1969
Rhône, E. Guigal
Levels: 2cm; nicked labels and lightly torn and corroded capsules
1 dozen bottles per lot
Representing but a segment of this collector's life work, this consignment was the product of many months of communication and careful consideration, between Christie's and the consignor. This gentleman was extremely meticulous in purchasing as well as storing and organizing his wines. His passion and expertise were obvious through the process and evident in the offering as one scans the scores of maturing wines on the way up at all price points perfect for drinking right now. Of particular note, are the many cases of Guigal single vineyard Cote Roties that our consignor bought each vintage each, vineyard upon release, sourcing a few of the very older ones from a fellow notable collector. Also not to be missed are the Remoissenet burgundies from the great vintages from the 1950s and 60s that were recently re-released from the domaine with outstanding color and condition. There also great oddities including Cucamonga wines from the 19th century.
Removed from professional storage by a team of Christie's wine specialists
Property of New England Gentleman
Justin Christoph
Highlights from this collection:
Guigal 1436-1479
Further Rhone 1480-1505
First Growth Bordeaux 1506-1566
More Cru Classe Bordeaux 1567-1653
Remoissenet 1654-1682
More Fine Red Burgundy 1683-1728
White Burgundy 1729-1824
California Cabernets 1825-1948
Other California 1949-1981
Champagne 1982-2003
White Bordeaux 2004-2011
Spain and Friends 2012-2019
Grand Old Port 2020-2037
GUIGAL
From Roman times to the latter part of the 19th Century the vignoble of Côte-Rotie enjoyed fame and prosperity. This glory ebbed in decline until the appearance of one family, the Guigals - notably Marcel- whose energetic and single-minded pursuit of quality put Côte-Rôtie back on the world's fine wine map. Marcel Guigal's reputation is based on his three single-vineyard wines; intense, powerful yet supremely elegant and with long-life potential. La Mouline: Made from approximately one hectare of Syrah vines in the Côte Blonde, to which is added roughly 11 Viognier. The wine first appeared under the Mouline name in 1966. La Turque: from a hectare on the Côte Brune, including 5 Viognier. Though not planted until 1982, La Turque burst on the scene in 1985, producing a remarkable wine. Its depth and finesse put Guigal firmly on the international fine wine map. La Landonne: from 2 hectares of Syrah on the Côte Brune, replanted in 1974 and subsequently. The wine has been aptly described as the most "magisterial" of the remarkable trio.
Côte-Rôtie, La Mouline--Vintage 1969
Rhône, E. Guigal
Levels: 2cm; nicked labels and lightly torn and corroded capsules
1 dozen bottles per lot