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Louis Roederer--Vintage 1952
3 bottles per lot
Menu February 27, 2010 at 10:00AM Complimentary buffet and wine tasting for registered bidders only Menu and tasting wines subject to change without notification BRUNCH BUFFET MAPLE PECAN GRANOLA with greek yogurt, honey and fresh berries SCOTCH SMOKED SALMON crepe roulades with chives, créme fraiche and dill SAVORY PROFITEROLES applewood smoked bacon, arugula and pickled red onion "STEAK AND EGGS" pepper crusted tenderloin and tortilla espagnola with spicy salsa verde WILD MUSHROOM HASH chanterelles, maitakes and crispy potatoes with porcini jus RUBY AND GOLDEN BEETS bistro salad with frisee and pear, spiced hazelnuts and blue cheese TROPICAL FRUITS mango, melon, jicama, starfruit and berries with candied ginger, mint and passionfruit glaze BAKERY BASKET bagels, muffins and scones with cream cheese, marmalade and jams BAR Fresh Tangerine and Grapefruit juice, coffee and teas WINES 1989 Puligny Montrachet, les Truffières (L. Latour) 1990 Mazis Chambertin (L. Jadot) 1989 Grands Echézeaux (Mongeard -Mugneret) 1952 Clos Vougeot (Remoissenet Père et Fils) Dear Client, Our first sale of 2010 is a robust one, full of high end wines from all of the world's best wine-producing regions. In spite of financial markets, the Christie's Wine Department closed out 2009 on a strong note, and once again, the Christie's International Wine Department is at the top of the pack. We begin 2010 on a strong note too, with this 676 lot sale. We begin with Champagne, and lots of it! Great vintages of Roederer Cristal in large format abounds: 1988, 1989, 1990, 1996 and 1999. There's also plenty of Krug and Dom Pérignon, all in pristine condition, bought on release, and much in the original packaging. The other great Champagnes are represented too: Philipponnat Clos des Goisses, Salon, Taittinger Comtes de Champagne, Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill as well as older gems such as 1937 Pommery and 1949 Veuve Cliquot. Another strength of this sale is the depth and quality of the selections from Bordeaux. On offer are the legendary 1961 Haut-Brion in magnums, plenty of 1982 Lafite to go around, and some young gems like a rare three-pack original wooden case of 2005 Le Pin. In addition to the first growths young and old, there's some esoterica too, like 1961 Tertre Daugay, 1955 Rayne Vigneau, and 1947 Nenin. There's even a full case of Yquem's dry wine, the 1985 Ygrec. Not to be outdone, Burgundy makes a strong appearance in this sale. All of the usual suspects are there, of course, from DRC to Jayer. One standout is a jero of 1996 Romanée-Conti, but it's one bottle in a list of many classics including Cros Parantoux, Bonne Mares. They're all there from top producers in top vintages. From elsewhere, the offering is smaller but just as strong. On offer is quite a bit of Colgin from several of their vineyards, as well as an impressive vertical of Montelena, in magnum. There's Zind-Humbrecht, Insignia, a variety of Tuscan and Piedmont wines, and even a few bottles from Chris Ringland. All in all, this sale has something for everyone. From the top of the top, to "taster" lots, the auction promises to be fun and enjoyable, whether you're joining us online, in the saleroom, on the phone, or absentee. If you're available, please join us in the saleroom where we'll be offering a complimentary brunch and a few wines for tasting. Please don't hesitate to contact me or my team of specialists with any questions you may have. Sincerely, Charles Curtis MW Head of North American Wine Sales A SINGLE LOT OF PRE-CRISTAL LOUIS ROEDERER TO KICK THINGS OFF Stored professionally, these bottles come to us from a long time friend of Christie's and a very prominent wine collector. Louis Roederer--Vintage 1952 Reims One level at foil, two above foil, one lightly bin soiled label, one partially missing capsule, signs of seepage, one badly torn label 3 bottles per lot