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Artcurial’s dedicated department has been showcasing the most prestigious wines, champagnes and spirits on the market for many years, for drinking, cellaring or investment.
Headed by experts Laurie Matheson and Luc Dabadie, alongside WSET qualified specialist Marie Calzada, the department is internationally recognised as a market leader for its expertise and presentation of high-quality wines, particularly through their provenance. The team organises up to 6 sales per year, auctioning over 1,000 lots per session, and also supports partners in the organisation of charity sales.
True to its commitment to collectors, the department assists them in building up or enriching their cellars. Artcurial regularly sells fine private collections and large ensembles of wines from renowned hotels and restaurants, including the cellar of the Laurent restaurant in 2022, which raised over €1.7m.
With estates and châteaux in demand worldwide, the Bordeaux wines of Ausone, Cheval Blanc, Mouton Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Pétrus and d’Yquem are particularly popular. In Burgundy, the domains of Romanée-Conti, Henri Jayer and De Vögué are among the best, while in the Rhone Valley, the big names are Château Rayas, Hermitage la Chapelle and Domaine de la Mordorée. As for champagnes, Jacques Selosse, Jacquesson and Krug Clos du Mesnil are the leaders.
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Online Auctions from 21 to 29 February 2024
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The Fine Wine & Spirits department launches its new December sales
From 30th November to 11th December 2023, the Fine Wine & Spirits department held three selling sessions, first two online auctions followed by a live auction dedicated to a Private Cellar.
Fine Wines & Spirits sale totals almost €800,000
On 10 and 11 May 2023, the Fine Wines & Spirits department offered over 800 lots from several private cellars. The first part of the sale focused on the first growths and prestige wines of Bordeaux, including 2 lots of 6 bottles of Le Pin 1982 Pomerol, which fetched €38,812 each. The second part was devoted to red and white Burgundies, including 5 bottles of Gevrey Chambertin 1989 Les Combottes. Leroy, sold for €10,892, as well as Côtes du Rhône wines, champagnes and spirits.
Fine Wine & Spirits Online Sales: How to bid?
Discover how to bid online at our Fine Wine & Spirits Online Only auctions!
Get ready for the festive season with the sale of exceptional Wines at Artcurial
The December 2022 Online Only sale of the Fine Wine & Spirits department, divided into two sessions, from 5th to 12th December and from 6th to 13th December, offered more than 1,000 lots for auction.
Artcurial partner of the charity sale of the Great Wines of the Contea for Peace
On October 29th 2022 the charity sale of the Great Wines of the Contea for Peace took place, supported by Artcurial.
The funds raised through the sale of great wines of the county of Gorizia and Gradisca were used for the restoration of the frescoes in the Franciscan Monastery Chapel of Castagnavizza / Kostanjevica.
Artcurial auctions the old cellar belonging to Laurent, the famous Parisian gastronomic restaurant
On June 23rd and 24th 2022, Artcurial had the honour of presenting at auction the entire old cellar belonging to Laurent, the famous gourmet restaurant in the Golden Triangle. Over 7,500 bottles were offered, comprising some of the most renowned Grand Crus, along with some service items.
Sale to benefit the KTO Foundation
The KTO Foundation and Artcurial are proud to join their forces to support the projects of the Catholic television channel KTO. On this occasion, an important charity auction took place on 7th July at 2pm. All the profits generated by lots 1 to 30 will finance the mission of KTO.
Now it’s time to enjoy!
With the lifting of restrictions, we could finally reconnect with face-to-face tasting. Laurie Matheson, wine and spirits expert, shares three of her recent experiences and takes the opportunity to a few suggestions on how you too can enjoy the wines on sale of 7 and 8 July.
