Sotheby’s to Auction MacDonnell Wine Cellar Featuring DRC and Rare Bordeaux, Estimated at $1.5 Million

On October 24, Sotheby’s New York will host an auction for the wine collection belonging to Jannine and Robert MacDonnell, with anticipated sales exceeding $1.5 million. The MacDonnells, who have resided in Rutherford, California, since the early 1980s, curated a cellar that includes selections from Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, and Italy. Notable items comprise a 12-bottle case of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg 1999 (estimated at $40,000–$60,000) and six original wooden cases of Château Mouton Rothschild 1982 (estimated at $9,000–$12,000). Richard Young from Sotheby’s commended the exceptional quality of the collection. This auction follows the May sale of their art collection, which achieved $9.1 million, surpassing estimates of $4.7 million to $7 million.