The remarkable collection of fine Bordeaux wines that we are delighted to present in the “A beautiful day” series of sales (the live room auction is to be held on 8 October and the online sale will take place 9 October) is the perfect expression of this gentleman's passion. We met him in 2005, and in 2023 he is doing us the honour of entrusting us with the apple of his eye: his collection of fine Bordeaux wines (and a few other gems, notably from the Loire).

For the second, more exclusive part of the sale, Baghera/wines is particularly pleased to offer wines collected by Domaine Colin-Morey for auction. Spread over 18 lots, some 60 bottles, magnums and a jeroboam feature the Domaine's iconic vintages, from 2017 to 2020. Sourced directly from the Chassagne-Montrachet winery, Baghera/wines is honored to offer extremely rare lots from the following estates: Bâtard-Montrachet and Corton-Charlemagne, Meursault “Perrières” & “Charmes”, the prodigious Chassagne “Caillerets”, “Chevenottes” and “Abbaye de Morgeot”, as well as the iconic and wonderful Saint-Aubin “En Rumilly”.

To round off the chapter on Burgundy wines, and ideal for storing in a professional cellar, is a magnificent French collection of great white and red Burgundy wines from the 2000 to 2020 vintages – including a remarkable selection of wines from Domaine Coche-Dury, Domaine Georges & Christophe Roumier, Domaine A. Rousseau, Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg and Domaine Mugneret-Gibourg. Most of the wines from this cellar have been acquired directly from the estates. To close this chapter in the spirit of perfect provenance are two private collections from Domaine Jean Yves Bizot with mature vintages between 2001 and 2012.

Julie Carpentier, co-founder of Baghera/wines adds: “It is with extreme pride and a joy which I make no attempt to conceal, that Michael and I are honored to present this chapter in the history of Bordeaux and Burgundy wines, each appellation each more prestigious than the last, and moreover attesting to a quality of preservation approaching perfection. Our profession, and the sincerity, seriousness and passion with which we operate, still has many surprises in store for us to discover, along with journeys to undertake alongside all the players in the world of wine, and for whom we have the utmost respect.”

Relying on the skills of its experts who among the most experienced in the world, Baghera/wines ensures the provenance and exceptional quality of the wines it offers for sale, and of which the quality, conservation and storage conditions are second to none. Baghera/wines thus continues to live up to its reputation with an auction featuring exceptional provenance, and directly sourced from passionate, meticulous, uncompromising, visionary collectors.

The sale includes 5 half-bottles, 2’227 bottles, 380 magnums, 62 double-magnums, 36 jeroboams, 50 imperials and one salmanazar.

Chapter I, “Bordeaux terroirs” includes lots 1 – 410, whereas chapter II, “Burgundy terroirs” comprises lots 411 – 523.

All the appellations offered for sale are among the most sought-after in the world, especially among connoisseurs of great French terroirs.