AUCTION SALE OF UNIQUE SPIRITS, OF THE MOST PRESTIGIOUS FRENCH WINES AND OF A MONUMENTAL SELECTION OF BAROLO MONFORTINO IN THE SALA BOLAFFI IN TURIN ON 21ST OF MAY
Tenth auction of fine wines and spirits in the Sala Bolaffi in Turin on Tuesday 21st May, again in collaboration with Slow Food Editore. A catalogue of over 800 lots, among which there are the most famous Italian and French bottles, to celebrate this important goal. The auction will be preceded by a tasting of four vintage Hermitage Blanc and Rouge Jean-Louis Chave at 10.00 (limited number of places). The sale will then be opened by some famous Domaine bottles coming from private wine cellars at 11.00.
FRANCE
The great French wines are the protagonists of the first sale session, starting from Borgogna: a lot of three magnums of Musigny Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 1990 from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé (lot No. 20, auction starting price 3,000 euros) and many wines from Domaine de la Romanée Conti – Echezeaux, Grands Echezeaux, La Tâche – of various vintages starting from the Sixties, among which a bottle of La Tâche Grand Cru 1945 (lot No.37, auction starting price 3,000 euros) and two lots of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1974 and 1972 (lots No. 41, 42, auction starting prices 6,500 euros and 4,500 euros) stand out. The offer is enriched by an interesting selection of wines from Domaine Armand Rousseau: Gevrey Chambertin, Chambertin Grand Cru and Clos de Bèze.
Bordeaux wines are well represented by some bottles from the most famous Château, from the 1920s to the 2000s, including two bottles of Château Ausone of 1919 (lots No. 80, 81) and several bottles of Château Margaux, Cheval Blanc, Château Latour and Lafite. There are two top lots, each consisting of 12 bottles of Château Mouton Rothschild of the great 2000 vintage in their original wooden cases (lots No. 150 and 151, auction starting price 22,000 euros each).
The sophisticated offer of champagne includes Dom Pérignon from the Fifties and the Sixties, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque, Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs and Louis Roederer Cristal also in special sizes.
ITALIAN WINES
Back to Italy, a monumental selection of Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno, is offered as regards Piedmont: starting from the prestigious vintage 1958 – with several lots of different numbers of bottles – up to the most recent years; numerous wines of Barolo Bartolo Mascarello of different sizes, from the Sixties up to today, including the labels designed by the grower; a wide selection of Barbaresco Gaja, as well as some old Barolo Cascina Francia bottles and some labels of Barolo Rinaldi. Among the top lots of the section, there are two Barolo and Barbaresco by Bruno Giacosa magnums: respectively, one Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba Riserva Etichetta Rossa 1989 (lot No. 374, auction starting price 1,200 euros) and one Barbaresco Santo Stefano Etichetta Rossa 1990 (lot No. 375, auction starting price 900 euros).
In the section dedicated to Tuscany wines, several vintages of Sassicaia stand out, including the famous 1985, and a sublime set of three bottles that made the history of this region offered in the amazing 2015 vintage. The set is composed of Solaia, Masseto and Sassicaia, which has been recently crowned “the best wine in the world” by Wine Spectator (lot No. 638, auction starting price 900 euro). There are also some Ornellaia vintages from 1994 to 2011 in their original cases, including a lot of Ornellaia 2010 25th Anniversary, various Brunello di Montalcino Biondi Santi and Case Basse Soldera, many Masseto in their original wooden cases and Le Pergole Torte Montevertine in special sizes, including a six-litre bottle.
SPIRITS
The catalogue confirms the technical collaboration with Whisky Club Italia for quality spirits and fortified wines, presented at the end of the auction. This section offers 131 lots, among which the top lots of the entire sale: a bottle of Laphroaig Sherry Wood Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Years Old 1967-1982, Samaroli (lot No. 752, auction starting price 37,000 euros), one Bowmore Bouquet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1966, Samaroli (lot No.751, auction starting price 37,000 euros) and one Grande Champagne Cognac Louis XIII Black Pearl, Remy Martin (lot No. 701, auction starting price 25,000 euros). It is expected a flurry of activity from the Asian market, which has always been a great admirer of spirits.
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Press Office Bolaffi S.p.A.
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+39 011.55.76.390
+39 346.38.07.760
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www.astebolaffi.it
FRANCE
The great French wines are the protagonists of the first sale session, starting from Borgogna: a lot of three magnums of Musigny Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 1990 from Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé (lot No. 20, auction starting price 3,000 euros) and many wines from Domaine de la Romanée Conti – Echezeaux, Grands Echezeaux, La Tâche – of various vintages starting from the Sixties, among which a bottle of La Tâche Grand Cru 1945 (lot No.37, auction starting price 3,000 euros) and two lots of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1974 and 1972 (lots No. 41, 42, auction starting prices 6,500 euros and 4,500 euros) stand out. The offer is enriched by an interesting selection of wines from Domaine Armand Rousseau: Gevrey Chambertin, Chambertin Grand Cru and Clos de Bèze.
Bordeaux wines are well represented by some bottles from the most famous Château, from the 1920s to the 2000s, including two bottles of Château Ausone of 1919 (lots No. 80, 81) and several bottles of Château Margaux, Cheval Blanc, Château Latour and Lafite. There are two top lots, each consisting of 12 bottles of Château Mouton Rothschild of the great 2000 vintage in their original wooden cases (lots No. 150 and 151, auction starting price 22,000 euros each).
The sophisticated offer of champagne includes Dom Pérignon from the Fifties and the Sixties, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque, Krug Clos du Mesnil Blanc de Blancs and Louis Roederer Cristal also in special sizes.
ITALIAN WINES
Back to Italy, a monumental selection of Barolo Monfortino Giacomo Conterno, is offered as regards Piedmont: starting from the prestigious vintage 1958 – with several lots of different numbers of bottles – up to the most recent years; numerous wines of Barolo Bartolo Mascarello of different sizes, from the Sixties up to today, including the labels designed by the grower; a wide selection of Barbaresco Gaja, as well as some old Barolo Cascina Francia bottles and some labels of Barolo Rinaldi. Among the top lots of the section, there are two Barolo and Barbaresco by Bruno Giacosa magnums: respectively, one Barolo Falletto di Serralunga d’Alba Riserva Etichetta Rossa 1989 (lot No. 374, auction starting price 1,200 euros) and one Barbaresco Santo Stefano Etichetta Rossa 1990 (lot No. 375, auction starting price 900 euros).
In the section dedicated to Tuscany wines, several vintages of Sassicaia stand out, including the famous 1985, and a sublime set of three bottles that made the history of this region offered in the amazing 2015 vintage. The set is composed of Solaia, Masseto and Sassicaia, which has been recently crowned “the best wine in the world” by Wine Spectator (lot No. 638, auction starting price 900 euro). There are also some Ornellaia vintages from 1994 to 2011 in their original cases, including a lot of Ornellaia 2010 25th Anniversary, various Brunello di Montalcino Biondi Santi and Case Basse Soldera, many Masseto in their original wooden cases and Le Pergole Torte Montevertine in special sizes, including a six-litre bottle.
SPIRITS
The catalogue confirms the technical collaboration with Whisky Club Italia for quality spirits and fortified wines, presented at the end of the auction. This section offers 131 lots, among which the top lots of the entire sale: a bottle of Laphroaig Sherry Wood Islay Malt Scotch Whisky 15 Years Old 1967-1982, Samaroli (lot No. 752, auction starting price 37,000 euros), one Bowmore Bouquet Single Malt Scotch Whisky 1966, Samaroli (lot No.751, auction starting price 37,000 euros) and one Grande Champagne Cognac Louis XIII Black Pearl, Remy Martin (lot No. 701, auction starting price 25,000 euros). It is expected a flurry of activity from the Asian market, which has always been a great admirer of spirits.
Photos: https://we.tl/t-mVxBsbKiqk
Press Office Bolaffi S.p.A.
via Cavour, 17 - 10123 Torino
+39 011.55.76.390
+39 346.38.07.760
mcriscuolo@gruppobolaffi.com
www.astebolaffi.it