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Creating a New Landscape for Global Fine Wine Auctions
Spectrum Wine Auctions LLC, one of the world's new leading wine auction houses based in Irvine, CA , and London -based global fine wine dealer Vanquish Wine Ltd., have joined forces to hold an auction of finest and rarest wines in London on The auction will feature 177 lots with a pre-sale estimate in excess of 2,000,000 pounds Sterling .
Following successful auctions in California and Hong Kong , which have realized over $42 million USD in sales since 2009, Spectrum Wine Auctions has continued to expand and form strategic alliances. Richard Brierley (head of Vanquish Fine Wine and former head of North American Wines Sales for Christie's) will serve as auctioneer at "The Evening Sale," offering consignors and collectors a new city in which to enjoy the Spectrum Wine experience with a Vanquish twist. By hosting the event in the evening, away from traditional auction rooms, respected wine collectors may battle it out for their favored vintages in a fresh, fun and exciting environment and venue.
offerings alone carrying a pre-sale estimate of 1.5 million pounds, and include prestigious selections: 36 lots of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti Romanee Conti, 13 lots of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti La Tache, and Grand Cru offerings such as Henri Jayer Richebourg , Domaine Dujac, Bonnes Mares, Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue Musigny, Cuvee Vieilles Vignes, and an extremely rare vertical of Domaine Coche-Dury Corton-Charlemagne. The lots, consigned by Moet Hennessy UK, come direct from Maison Krug and Maison Ruinart. These lots will waive the 19.5 percent buyer's premium with the proceeds going to a UK-based charity. aficionados will find numerous lots to choose from, including the legendary 1945 Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, the renowned 1961 vintage from Chateau Latour, Chateau Haut-Brion, Chateau La Mission Haut-Brion, as well as champion wines from other notable vintages such as 1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2005 Chateau Petrus and 2000 Le Pin.
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The joint collaboration boasts several decades of auction experience and a global database of clients, immediately establishing the Spectrum Wine-Vanquish team as a competitive force in the London wine auction market.
"The Evening Sale" auction highlights include:
Total lots: 177
Pre-sale estimate: GBP 2,229 ,000 pounds
Spectrum Wine Auctions Upcoming Live Auction Calendar: