Bonhams Presents Exceptional Cuvées from a Distinguished Private Collector

Bonhams is preparing to conclude its online sale of Exceptional Cuvées from a Distinguished Private Collector, scheduled to end 20 October 2026. The auction brings together a highly curated selection of fine wines, showcasing some of the most celebrated producers from Burgundy, Tuscany, and Champagne. Among the notable offerings is a twelve-bottle lot of Gianfranco Soldera, Sangiovese Toscana IGT, 2018, representing the legendary Case Basse estate in Tuscany. This lot, packaged in four original cartons, highlights the late Soldera’s uncompromising approach to natural winemaking and the pure expression of the Sangiovese grape. From Burgundy's Côte de Nuits, a six-bottle lot of Jean-Pierre Mathieu/Roumier, Charmes-Chambertin Aux Mazoyères, 2017, presented in its original carton, offers collectors a rare opportunity to acquire a collaborative bottling from one of the region's most revered winemaking dynasties.

The sale also features a double magnum of Domaine Armand Rousseau Père & Fils, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques, 2019. This three-litre bottle, housed in its original wooden case, presents a classic expression of one of Gevrey-Chambertin's most famous premier cru vineyards, despite a cracked wax capsule with slight signs of old seepage. White Burgundy is represented by a twelve-bottle lot of Domaine Ramonet, Corton-Charlemagne, 2022, packaged in its original carton, which showcases the mineral-driven intensity of this iconic grand cru hill in the Côte de Beaune.

In addition to these leading lots, the auction includes other highly desirable bottles such as Alain Hudelot-Noëllat, Richebourg, 2018, in three magnum bottles, Masseto, 2006, in six bottles, and Château Margaux, 2015, in six bottles. Champagne enthusiasts will also find a significant offering of Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs, 2008, in twenty-four bottles. Each of these lots represents a benchmark style from their respective regions, appealing to collectors who value pristine provenance and exceptional vintages.

This specialized wine auction follows several notable sales on the Bonhams calendar. In October, the house held its 20th and 21st Century Art Evening Sale, which realized £4,654,200^[1] with 16 lots sold. Also in October, the 20th and 21st Century Art Day Sale achieved £1,878,430^[1] across 46 lots sold. Additionally, the Modern Decorative Art & Design Including the Strobel Collection of Art Pottery sale in October brought in £825,166^[1] with 110 lots sold. These diverse sales demonstrate the breadth of the auction house's offerings across various collecting categories.

To understand the broader context of this sale, we can look at Bonhams's overall performance. Across all categories, the house has achieved a year-to-date total of £112,149,946^[1] realized across its sold lots, maintaining a sell-through rate of 79.8%^[1]. On a global scale, Bonhams's year-to-date total across all its sales stands at $418,797,987^[1]. Within the wine category specifically, the market remains highly active, with a total of $75,944,870^[1] realized across every house tracked this year. The category maintains a strong average sell-through rate of 95.3%^[1], with Christie's leading the category globally.

The Exceptional Cuvées from a Distinguished Private Collector sale is officially listed on the Bonhams calendar, with the schedule recording the auction closing on 20 October 2026. This online-only format allows global collectors to participate in bidding for these highly sought-after bottles. The auction presents a range of estimates designed to appeal to both seasoned connoisseurs and those looking to expand their cellars with blue-chip bottles. Collectors can monitor the bidding activity as the sale nears its conclusion, with the assurance of the collection's distinguished provenance.