James Bond's Favorite at Sotheby's: A Century of Champagne Bollinger, Direct from the Cellars

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New York | +1 212 606 7176 | Dan Abernethy | Dan.Abernethy@Sothebys.com |

James Bond's Favorite at Sotheby's: A Century of Champagne Bollinger, Direct from the Cellars

Sale in New York on 19 November 2016

On 19 November 2016, Sotheby's New York will present "A Century of Champagne Bollinger"-a selection of rare wines that have never before left the winery's cellars in Aÿ, France. Bollinger is known for producing great champagnes with a powerful, sophisticated and complex style, as well as for being 'James Bond's favorite' for over 40 years. Among the highlights of the sale is a bottle from the 1914 vintage recently discovered in a disused gallery cellar under the village of Aÿ and dubbed one of the 'lost treasures of Bollinger.' The sale will also include six lots of the exceptionally rare and hallowed Vieilles Vignes Françaises from historic vintages, library stock of Bollinger R.D. spanning four decades (1973-2000), as well as

Bollinger's Special Cuvée in eight different formats, from half-bottles to a Nebuchadnezzar.

Serena Sutcliffe MW, Honorary Chairman, Sotheby's Wine said: "There is a common thread running through all Bollinger Champagne. It begins with a fascinating, saline, even marine bouquet that is utterly individual, making it the absolute go-to Champagne for oysters and caviar. As time passes, the ocean gives way to other riveting and complex aromas and layers of biscuity taste unfolding on the palate. This is enhanced by the later disgorging of the R.D., giving the wine more time on its lees. Bollinger is not to be trifled with - it is always a huge experience, heady with fruit and toasted brioche length and profundity."

Jamie Ritchie, Worldwide Head of Sotheby's Wine, added: "We are thrilled to add Bollinger to the long and distinguished list of producers with whom we have worked on 'direct from the cellar' sales. These auctions provide collectors with unique opportunities to engage with the world's greatest wine-makers with irreplaceable bottles and exclusive experiences such as the tasting visit built around Bollinger 1914 lot."

Jérôme Philipon , CEO of Champagne Bollinger, commented: "For the first-ever auction of Champagne Bollinger in the U.S., we are extremely proud to have Sotheby's as our partner. Not only will we unveil an incredible depth of vintages this November, but we will also demonstrate the unique capacity of Bollinger champagnes to age. We are thrilled to connect directly with our American customers with these gems from our cellars."

HIGHLIGHTS

THE BOLLINGER 1914 EXPERIENCE: a unique opportunity for four to taste the exceptional 1914 vintage as part of an exclusive visit to Galerie 1829 at Bollinger. The lot also includes vineyard and winery visits; Dinner with Bollinger Champagnes at the two-star Michelin restaurant, Le Parc - Les Crayères, hosted by Bollinger CEO, Jérôme Philipon; and accommodation at Le Château - Les Crayères in Reims.

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Five lots of the mythic Vieilles Vignes Françaises: 1 Bottle 1992, Estimate $1,200 - $1,600

1 Bottle 1996, Estimate $1,400 - $1,800 1 Bottle 1997, Estimate $800 - $1,200

1 Bottle 2000, Estimate $800 - $1,200

1 Bottle 2002, Estimate $950 - $1,200

35 lots of R.D. spanning 4 decades (1973 - 2000):

3 Bottles 1973, Estimate $1,600 - $2,200 (3 lots)

3 Bottles 1982, Estimate $1,600 - $2,200 (3 lots)

3 Magnums 1996, Estimate $1,400 - $1,800 (2 lots)

1 Jeroboam 1979, Estimate $2,400 - $3,200 (2 lots)

1 Jeroboam 2000, Estimate $1,300 - $1,800 (12 lots)

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*Estimates do not include buyer's premium and prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer's premium.

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