The highly anticipated 2024 Golden Vines Online Auction in partnership with Sotheby’s, renowned for its exceptional offerings in the world of fine wines, is set to commence on Sunday, October 6ht, 2024, at 9am BST running through to Sunday, October 27th, 2024, concluding at 23.59pm CET, inviting fine wine enthusiasts worldwide to participate.
A distinguishing feature of this year’s auction is the exclusive collection of large formats (magnums, jeroboams and upwards) from the cellars of esteemed fine wine estates across the Northern and Southern Hemispheres. Each lot not only offers rare large format bottles of Grands Vins, but also includes a unique ‘money can’t buy’ experience. Participants can anticipate private tours, tastings, and exquisite fine wine lunches or dinners hosted by owners and/or head winemakers. Some lots even extend the experience to include stays at the estates themselves, providing an unparalleled immersion into the world of fine wine craftsmanship.
Standouts
Curated by Lewis Chester, CEO and Co-Founder of Liquid Icons and Clément Robert, Fine Wine Director of Liquid Icons and ex-group head sommelier for The Birley Clubs, the standout highlights of the 2024 Golden Vines® Online Auction are these exceptional lots:
- The Golden Vines® Chefs Experience: Four exclusive Michelin-Starred Culinary Experiences with fine wine pairing for two guests.
The 2024 Golden Vines® Madrid Chef, the Roca Brothers (3-Star Michelin): a dinner with fine wine pairing at El Celler de Can Roca in Girona, Spain for 2 guests: The 2023 Golden Vines® Paris Chef, Alain Ducasse (3-Star Michelin): a dinner with fine wine pairing at Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, an overnight stay at Le Meurice Hotel, Paris and breakfast for 2 guests: The 2022 Golden Vines® Florence Chef, Massimo Bottura (3-Star Michelin): Intimate table at 3-star Michelin chef, Massimo Bottura, Ristorante Cavallino in Maranello, Italy. VIP tour of the restaurant and inner workings of the kitchen. Tasting menu with fine wine pairing for 2 guests: The 2021 Golden Vines® London Chef, Mauro Colagreco (3-Star Michelin): Intimate table at 3-star Michelin Chef, Mauro Colagreco, Mirazur Restaurant in Menton, France. Univers Mirazur tasting menu with fine wine pairing for 2 guests - Colgin Cellars: Rare collection of Jeroboams from Colgin Cellars with a private tour of the vineyards for six people before a multi-course fine wine paired dinner. Up for auction is the ultimate indulgence: a rare fine wine collection of Jeroboams (3L) from Colgin Cellars’ celebrated 2014 vintage, featuring “Tychson Hill,” “Cariad,” and “IX Estate.” This exclusive lot includes a private tour for six guests of Colgin’s renowned IX Estate vineyard. Guests will marvel at the breathtaking hillside beauty and soak in stunning vistas of Lake Hennessey from the winery. The experience culminates in an exquisite multi-course fine wine dinner, thoughtfully paired with historic vintages from Colgin Cellars’ esteemed library, hosted by the legendary Ann Colgin or COO Neil Bernardi.
- Jean-Yves Bizot: Magnum of 2022 Domaine Bizot Échezeaux Grand Cru and VIP tour, tasting and fine wine lunch for six guests at the Domaine Bizot estate. A Magnum (1.5L) of the exquisite 2022 Domaine Bizot Échezeaux Grand Cru, personally signed by Jean-Yves Bizot. This exclusive lot includes a VIP tour and tasting at the esteemed Domaine Bizot estate, culminating in a sumptuous fine wine lunch for six guests. Hosted by Jean-Yves Bizot himself, this experience will feature a selection of the Domaine’s finest wines.
- La Folie de Vougeot: Overnight stay for two at the La Folie de Vougeot Estate, fine wine tasting and exclusive dining experience. Invitation-only overnight stay for two guests in the heart of the Clos Vougeot Grand Cru vineyard at the La Folie de Vougeot estate. Unique fine wine tasting for six guests featuring the historical vintages and producers of the Clos de Vougeot. Exclusive dining concept of ‘new vs established’ dinner for six guests (plus two top local vignerons), hosted in the private dining room of the ultra-exclusive 1243 Bourgogne Society, prepared by one of our five locally curated Michelin chefs.
- Cos d’Estournel: Limited Edition Imperial of Cos d’Estournal 2020 and VIP tour, tasting, fine wine dinner and overnight stay at La Chartreuse de Cos d’Estournel for six guests. Be a King for a day and a night: a limited edition Imperial (6L) bottle of Cos d’Estournel 2020. This exceptional lot includes an exclusive VIP tour and tasting, a fine wine dinner featuring historic back-vintages, and an overnight stay at the magnificent La Chartreuse de Cos d’Estournel estate, celebrating owner Michel Reybier’s 20th anniversary. The luxurious château, complete with indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, massage room, and private cellar, will be available to enjoy for a day and a night, accommodating up to six guests.
Diversity
The 2024 Golden Vines® Online Auction features over 100 lots and aims to surpass £1 million in funds raised for the Gérard Basset Foundation. These proceeds will support a variety of global diversity-focused educational initiatives in fine wine, rare spirits, and hospitality. Highlights include the Taylor’s Port Golden Vines® Diversity Scholarship, Internship & Mentorship Programmes, and additional diversity and inclusion-focused scholarships under the Golden Vines® umbrella.
Fine wine enthusiasts, collectors, and philanthropists alike are encouraged to participate in the 2024 Golden Vines® Auction, where exceptional wines and unforgettable experiences await.
For more information and to register for the auction, please visit https://liquidicons.com/the-2024-golden-vines-global-online-auction-registration
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