A Journey Through the World of French Grands Crus: A Collection of Fine Wines to Enrich the Winter Season. Selected Estates: Dauvissat, Raveneau, Coche-Dury, Leflaive, Romanée-Conti, Leroy, Rousseau, Roumier, Bizot, Petrus, Yquem, Jaboulet, Rayas, Krug, Dom Pérignon
Geneva, February 3, 2025 – At the start of this year, Baghera/wines invites its community of aficionados and collectors to immerse themselves in a cozy “At Home” sale: A Journey through the World of French Grands Crus. A collection of fine wines to enrich the winter season. Under the banner of the now-famous Kipling formats, this ninth edition brings together iconic estates and rare vintages, perfect to elevate the winter months and enrich the cellars of the most discerning connoisseurs.
This sale continues Baghera/wines’ tradition of excellence, a recognised expert in the art of evaluating and selling rare wines. “At Home” will take place on February 21st, live streamed from the Club 1865 of Baghera/wines in Geneva. The auction offers a hand-picked selection of exceptional wines, taking collectors on a true journey through France’s most prestigious wine regions, from Burgundy to Bordeaux, through the Rhône Valley and beyond. In total, 404 ultra-rare lots that showcase the expertise of Baghera/wines and its ability to unearth the most coveted treasures.
Top lots: treasures for connoisseurs
- Lots 1 to 31: Chablis Collection
This section reveals a masterful collection of Premier and Grand Crus from the benchmark estates of Domaine Raveneauand Domaine Dauvissat. With rare vintages, these wines combine the finesse and purity of the Chablis terroir, offering a true invitation to a sensory journey.
- Lots 84 à 154 : Grands Crus de la Côte de Beaune.
A tribute to the greatest white wines in the world, featuring prestigious Grand Crus such as Corton-Charlemagne, Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrachet, Chevalier-Montrachet, and Montrachet. These exceptional cuvées, often regarded as the finest in Burgundy, have been carefully selected from rare vintages to offer an unforgettable sensory experience.
· Lots 155 to 165: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
One of the highlights of this auction is undoubtedly the section dedicated to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, featuring rare and precious bottles, including a case of 6 bottles of La Tâche 2013, as well as 5 mixed cases from iconic vintages: 1985, 1999, 2016, 2017, and 2018. These lots are highly sought after for their impeccable provenance and the unmatched quality of the wines.
- Lots 225 to 265: Domaine Georges Roumier
An exceptional vertical of wines from the prestigious Domaine Georges Roumier, featuring cuvées from the Premier Crus Les Combottes, Les Cras, and Les Amoureuses, as well as Grand Crus Bonnes-Mares, Musigny, and Echézeaux.These wines, with their complex and elegant aromas, are a testament to the unparalleled craftsmanship of this legendary estate in the Côte de Nuits.
· Lots 362 to 386: Château d’Yquem
The auction also highlights a vertical of Château d’Yquem, spanning a range of exceptional vintages from 1901 to 2007. This selection includes original bottles from the legendary estate, renowned for their longevity and refinement, offering collectors a unique opportunity to acquire some of the most sought-after cuvées in the world.
Baghera/wines’ expertise as the helm of every auction
Once again, Baghera/wines presents an unexpected selection. The lots on offer cover the great Burgundy classics, as well as the most sought-after Bordeaux crus. Baghera/wines’ expertise is confirmed in this carefully curated selection, where impeccable provenance and excellence are the key principles.
Designed to crown grand tables and casual dinners among friends, these wines have the ability to delight. They are also, for those prioritizing investment, reliable assets that will increase in value over time. These great wines, all sourced from prestigious estates, are living witnesses to the history of wine and the French winemaking tradition.
“At Home” is more than just a wine auction: it’s an invitation to celebrate the art of tasting, rediscover rare vintages, and enrich one’s collection with exceptional bottles that will stand the test of time.
Key Data of the Quarterly Kipling IX Auction by Baghera/wines:
Auction Date: Friday, February 21 – 12:00 PM (noon)
Number of Lots: 404
Live Online Auction: Streamed live for the international public at: www.bagherawines.com
Access to the Online catalogue: Catalogue Link
ABOUT BAGHERA/WINES, EXPERT BUREAU FOR EXCEPTIONAL WINES
As Europe’s leading auction house for rare wines, based in Geneva, Baghera/wines offers a new approach to these exceptional wine auctions by putting conviviality and exchange at the heart of the experience. Since 2015, the team of passionate experts, has established a bureau exclusively dedicated to rare wines, assisting collectors in all aspects of enhancing their collections. In 2018-19, the historic sale of Henri Jayer’s personal cellar, to date the world’s largest auction ever held (CHF 34.5M), followed by the unprecedented sale exclusively dedicated to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines, and the sale of the last bottles from Domaine René Engel, propelled Baghera/wines to the forefront of European wine auctions. The experienced team gathered around Baghera/wines’ experts offers bespoke, close, and excellent advice to international collectors passionate about fine and rare wines: organizing master classes, selecting wines for private tastings, dinners, and events combining music and wine. In September 2020, Baghera/wines officially inaugurated its new Geneva entity, a private club and boutique dedicated to fine wines within Beau-Rivage, Geneva. In October 2022, the company further expanded its activities in Asia, opening Baghera/wines Singapore Ltd in Singapore, starting to hold physical and online auctions from December 2022. The year 2023 saw the creation of Baghera/wines France, capable of organizing auctions in France, with a second club for collectors and event activities inaugurated in Nuits-St Georges.
