Hello, wine nerds.
Late February and March saw some big auctions:
Zachys sold the collection of Rob Caine, which saw some impressive prices for white Burgundy–things like 1982 Meursault Coche-Dury for $3,750. Dr. Caine is known for his pristine Burgundy collection, especially white. Meanwhile, Acker sold a 1945 Romanee Conti (formerly sold by Sotheby's direct from Robert Drouhin's collection) for $812,500. The seller was Rob Rosania (or at least, that's who bought it in 2018 per Wine Spectator) and he netted a tidy profit even after fees.
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🗓️ Upcoming Auctions
Acker
This is a single-owner sale called "The Devine Collection." A very high end sale with a stunning amount of d'Auvenay, Leroy, and other high-end Burgundy. There's not much that qualifies as a "find." It's truly a never-ending selection of the most expensive wines in the world. Lot 650 is Ygay back to 1925 and through 1968–a nine-bottle vertical that would be a pretty great dinner. Beyond that, you don't need me for endless Roumier.
Zachys
Zachys’ April 24 auction features, among other things, a Palm Beach Collection (lots 347-814). For the last few auctions, Zachys has had great Champagne. Lots 16 & 17 are two lots of Guillaume Selosse: Au Dessus du Gros Mont Extra Brut NV and Largillier Extra Brut NV. Guillaume is of course son to the legendary Jacques, but making amazing wines on his own. Lots 20-23 are various wines from Ulysse Collin–my absolute favorite grower Champagne–but these days it's pricier than it once was.
Lot 42 is Clos de la Roche from Hubert Lignier 2014, which is a bottle I would snag now while it's $200.
