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This sale is chock full of great collections, but let’s start with the two subtitled on the cover. The collection of Sherry and Joel Mallin is a true wine lovers' collection; this is one of the great collections of mature Bordeaux (and Burgundy, and Champagne, and California wine) out there and those looking to taste bottles which have sat untouched in a custom cellar in Pound Ridge, NY, for decades, should look no further. Some of the wines in this collection are exceptionally rare—especially the Port. Yes, there are magnums of DRC Montrachet and 1979 Krug Clos du Mesnil, but if you were ever going to add a bottle or two of Port to the collection, this would be the time to do it. You never—never—see old bottles like this. Meanwhile, there’s The Alpha Collection, which is from an old friend of ours at Zachys. Truly one of the great American collections, this offering serves as a great counterpoint to Sherry and Joel’s collection. The same top tier wines, except with a focus on Burgundy from the last 20 years instead of the last 200. There are few collectors out there who have amassed the crème de la crème like the Alpha Collector. He put in the work, now you can reap the benefit!
Lastly, I should mention that 20 years ago on October 25 and 26, Zachys Wine Auctions held its first sale. Already an established merchant for half a century by that time, Zachys entered the market with a bang and, to quote Howard Goldberg writing for Decanter, that first auction, “has rewritten the rule book - and, collectors say, may put this suburban New York wine store among big league auction houses.” The sale realized $3.6m in 1,510 lots and kicked off two decades of successful auctions. Times have changed, to say the least, but the goal remains the same: to consistently offer rare wines the world over, to innovate, and to share our passion.
Auction closed on 11/4/2022.Final prices include Buyer's Premium
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Haut Brion 1982
one 3.5cm, one 4cm, one lightly scuffed label, one lightly damp-stained label, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $1,121
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,900
2 Bottles 750ml
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Haut Brion 1985
six 2.5cm, two 3cm, two scuffed labels, eight damp-stained labels, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $3,237
Estimate: $2,800 - $4,400
8 Bottles 750ml
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Haut Brion 1990
eight 2cm or better, one 2.5cm, one lightly nicked label, five lightly scuffed labels, one lightly damp-stained label
Final Price: $6,848
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
9 Bottles 750ml
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Haut Brion 1994
ten 2cm or better, one lightly scuffed label, two lightly damp-stained labels
Final Price: $3,486
Estimate: $3,000 - $4,600
10 Bottles 750ml
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Haut Brion 1995
four 2cm or better, two scuffed labels, two torn labels
Final Price: $1,743
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,600
4 Bottles 750ml
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Haut Brion 1998
one lightly nicked label, one lightly scuffed label
Final Price: $6,225
Estimate: $6,000 - $9,000
12 Bottles 750ml
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Lafite Rothschild 1985
four bottom neck or better, one scuffed label, four damp-stained labels, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $2,490
Estimate: $2,200 - $3,200
4 Bottles 750ml
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Lafite Rothschild 1986
nine bottom neck or better, three lightly damp-stained labels, one lightly depressed cork
Final Price: $8,093
Estimate: $7,500 - $12,000
9 Bottles 750ml
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Lafite Rothschild 1990
twelve bottom neck or better, four lightly scuffed labels, five lightly damp-stained labels, one lightly depressed cork
Final Price: $8,715
Estimate: $7,500 - $11,000
12 Bottles 750ml
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Lafite Rothschild 1990
three very top shoulder, one lightly torn label, three damp-stained labels
Final Price: $2,117
Estimate: $1,900 - $2,800
3 Bottles 750ml
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Lafite Rothschild 1998
three lightly damp-stained labels
Final Price: $3,735
Estimate: $3,400 - $5,500
6 Bottles 750ml
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Latour 1985
two top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, three upper shoulder, two scuffed labels, four damp-stained labels, one depressed cork
Final Price: $2,490
Estimate: $2,400 - $3,600
6 Bottles 750ml
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Latour 1986
one bottom neck, seven top shoulder, two just below top shoulder, one bin-soiled label, two damp-stained labels
Final Price: $4,482
Estimate: $4,200 - $6,500
10 Bottles 750ml
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Latour 1990
seven bottom neck or better, three very top shoulder, five damp-stained labels, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $8,093
Estimate: $7,000 - $10,000
10 Bottles 750ml
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Latour 1991
five bottom neck or better, one bin-soiled label, two torn labels, one damp-stained label, one lightly depressed cork
Final Price: $1,868
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,600
5 Bottles 750ml
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Latour 1998
two scuffed labels
Final Price: $5,727
Estimate: $4,800 - $7,000
12 Bottles 750ml
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Latour 2001
two scuffed labels, three damp-stained labels
Final Price: $1,370
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,800
3 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1981
six top shoulder, five just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, one faded label, two scuffed labels, one torn label, seven damp-stained labels, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $3,984
Estimate: $3,400 - $5,000
12 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1982
two very top shoulder, one top shoulder, two upper shoulder, one scuffed label, one tissue paper adhered to label, four damp-stained labels, one lightly corroded capsule, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $3,237
Estimate: $3,400 - $5,000
5 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1985
one very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, two lightly damp-stained labels, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $1,619
Estimate: $1,400 - $2,200
4 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1986
one into neck, one very top shoulder, two just below top shoulder, one with signs of old seepage
Final Price: $2,241
Estimate: $1,800 - $2,800
4 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1990
three very top shoulder, four top shoulder, two just below top shoulder, one scuffed label, one lightly wine-stained label, three lightly damp-stained labels
Final Price: $12,450
Estimate: $7,500 - $12,000
9 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1991
five bottom neck or better, three scuffed labels, four damp-stained labels, one lightly depressed cork
Final Price: $1,494
Estimate: $1,600 - $2,600
5 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1994
twelve bottom neck or better, two scuffed labels, four lightly damp-stained labels
Final Price: $4,233
Estimate: $3,800 - $5,500
12 Bottles 750ml
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Margaux 1994
twelve bottom neck or better
Final Price: $4,482
Estimate: $3,800 - $5,500
12 Bottles 750ml
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