Whom You Know: NIGHTLIGHT: Christie's Fine and Rare Wines Auction

Thursday, October 22, 2009

NIGHTLIGHT: Christie's Fine and Rare Wines Auction

Fine and Rare Wines

New York – October 15, 2009

Sale no: 2245 – Top Three

Sold:	$1,292,820	£794,179	€865,543
Lots Sold: 295	Lots Offered: 358	Sold by Lot: 82%	Sold by $: 80%
Exchange Rate: £ = $1.63 / € = $1.49

LotDescription
Estimate ($)Purchase Price
Buyer
138Richebourg--Vintage 1978
Côte de Nuits, H. Jayer, 6 bottles40,000 - 60,000$48,000

£29,486

€32,136

Asia Trade
84Romanée-Conti--Vintage 1978Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti,
2 magnums
30,000 - 40,000$33,600

£20,640

€22,495

Asia Private
132La Tâche--Vintage 1978
Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti,5 magnums per lot
35,000 - 50,000$33,600

£20,640

€22,495

South American Private

Whom You Know spoke to Charles Curtis MW, Head of North American Wine Sales at Christie's. He commented:

"I was very pleased with the sale. The best wines did very well, and the older Bordeaux and Burgundies were especially strong. Buyers (trade as well as private) were chasing great wine again, including some tremendous '78 and '72 DRC and some '59 La Mission, among others. I'm surprised, actually, at how well the market has come back to date."

Whom You Know is pleased to kick off our auction coverage at Christie's! The Whom You Know party observed a small circle of distinguished magnates and businesspeople gathered in a formal setting with bidding paddles in hand ready for battle. The participants were all very serious and focused as if they would miss out on one of the prized lots up for grabs (364 in total) if they looked away for just one moment.

The momentum of the excitement continued with each round. With this type of auction, the process moves rapidly. Bidders were both present in the room, and also online and teleconferencing from Singapore trying to take a piece of the action with several currencies displayed similtaneously. A few glasses of the fine vintage wines and champagnes showcased throughout the evening paired with excellent fare complemented the action. We left feeling that the auction was a success for all parties involved! Bravo Christie's.

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