Bonhams Realizes £394,779 in Exceptional Cuvées from a Distinguished Private Collector Sale

In a sale that closed on 20 October 2026, Bonhams presented a curated selection of fine wines in its Exceptional Cuvées from a Distinguished Private Collector auction. The single-owner sale realized a total of £394,779,^[1] with 304 of 328 lots finding buyers, representing a 92.7% sell-through^[1] rate. Bonhams published the official results page confirming these totals for the online auction event.

The offering spanned prestigious regions including the Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, and Tuscany. Among the notable lots, a double magnum of Domaine Armand Rousseau Père & Fils, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Clos St Jacques, 2019, was offered in its original wooden case, showing a cracked wax capsule with slight signs of old seepage. Additionally, a twelve-bottle lot of Domaine Ramonet, Corton-Charlemagne, 2022, was presented in its original carton, representing the white wines of the Côte de Beaune.

The Italian selections in the sale featured prominent names such as Gianfranco Soldera, whose Sangiovese Toscana IGT, 2018, was offered in four original cartons. These lots, alongside classic Bordeaux and Champagne, contributed to the overall sell-through performance of the single-owner collection.\n\nSource note: The auction house publishes this official lot page as part of the sale, providing a direct first-party source for the listed object.^[5]