Christie's Silicon Valley Pioneer Wine Auction Tops $3.2M
On June 5, Christie's Rockefeller Center auctioned the Exceptional Private Cellar of a Silicon Valley Pioneer, achieving $3,230,175. The sale was 100% sold by lot and 132% sold by low estimate, reflecting strong demand for fine wine. The top lot was Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes-Mares 1971 (6 bottles), which sold for $100,000, nearly tripling its high estimate. Other notable results included Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 1990 (11 bottles) at $100,000; Domaine Dujac, Clos Saint-Denis 1985 (12 bottles) at $93,750; and Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 1985 (10 bottles) at $81,250. Burgundy dominated, but all categories performed well, with strong prices for American wines as well.
Key facts
- Auction held June 5 at Christie's Rockefeller Center
- Total realized: $3,230,175
- 100% sold by lot, 132% sold by low estimate
- Top lot: Domaine Georges Roumier, Bonnes-Mares 1971 (6 bottles) at $100,000
- Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche 1990 (11 bottles) at $100,000
- Domaine Dujac, Clos Saint-Denis 1985 (12 bottles) at $93,750
- Domaine Armand Rousseau, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 1985 (10 bottles) at $81,250
- Single-owner collection of a Silicon Valley pioneer
Entities
Institutions
- Christie's
- Christie's Rockefeller Center
Locations
- New York City
- United States