The Sale Totals Nearly CHF 600,000 for 134 Lots
Geneva, May 22, 2025 – Baghera/wines successfully concluded the Kipling #11 Yours Truly sale, exclusively dedicated to wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Held in Geneva from the Club 1865 by Baghera/wines, this highly anticipated auction achieved a total of CHF 564,982 including buyer’s premium, marking a 44.7% increase over the low estimate of CHF 390,400.
The sale, entirely dedicated to the legendary bottles from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, sparked remarkable interest from international buyers, with strong participation from Switzerland, Asia, and the United States. The overall enthusiasm for Burgundy wines led to spirited bidding, once again confirming the undeniable global appeal of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines—an essential reference for any unforgettable tasting experience.
Out of the 135 lots offered, 134 were sold, confirming the steady demand for wines from Burgundy’s most iconic estate. The total including premium amounts to CHF 564,982.
Michael Ganne, auctioneer and founder of Baghera/wines, commented: “Domaine de la Romanée-Conti continues to stir the hearts of wine lovers across the globe, and clearly, their desire to taste these wines remains as strong as ever. In response to this passionate demand, we chose to offer the collection bottle by bottle—an invitation to savour, rather than to speculate. Every bottle found a buyer, which proves that the magic of all the Domaine’s climats remains untouched. And for those still hesitating to open these treasures, rest assured—I’m always ready to provide the corkscrew!”
Top 10 – Kipling #11 “Yours Truly” (Domaine de la Romanée-Conti uniquement)
- Lot 38 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2015
CHF 18’300 - Lot 135 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2002
CHF 17’080 - Lot 112 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2005
CHF 15’860 - Lot 113 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2005
CHF 15’860 - Lot 1 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2019
CHF 15’860 - Lot 71 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2012
CHF 14’640 - Lot 83 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2011
CHF 14’640 - Lot 30 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2016
CHF 14’640 - Lot 9 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2018
CHF 14’640 - Lot 97 — One bottle Romanée-Conti 2008
CHF 14’640
Key data of the KIPLING #10 auction by Baghera/wines:
Auction date: May 22, 2025, 12:00 PM CET
Number of lots: 135
Live streaming auction: Also broadcast live for the international public
Online catalog access: Available at www.bagherawines.com
Total: 135 bottles
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.
