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- Volnay 1er Cru, Les Santenots 2018, Domaine Charles Lachaux (1)
- Vosne-Romanée 1er Cru, Les Suchots 2020, Domaine Charles Lachaux (1)
- Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru, La Petite Charmotte 2021, Domaine Charles Lachaux (1)
- Two Collections with Charitable ElementsSelection of Extremely Large Formats Direct from 200-year-old négociant Négociant: Mestrezat Grands Crus
Paris – Four exclusive boxes, each containing three Charles Lachaux bottles lead Bonhams Cornette de Saint Cyr’s Finest and Rarest wine sale in France from 24 October to 6 November 2024. Each box, estimated at €8,000-10,000, contains one bottle of Volnay 1er cruLes Santenots 2018, one Nuits Saint Georges village La Petite Charmotte 2021 and one Vosne Romanée 1er cru Les Suchots 2020. The buyer will also be gifted four Full Madness Comfort Passes to Tomorrowland 2025, the world’s most notable global music festival taking place in Belgium, and selling out it 400.000 tickets in minutes year after year. All net sale proceeds will be donated to The Tomorrowland Foundation to support vulnerable children across the globe.
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Amayès Aouli, Global Head of Wine & Spirits, said:
“Charity and sharing are the core values of wine. A key pillar at Bonhams is to further include this charitable component and increase our support to the communities and the organisations that act for a better world. Testimony of this strategy, we are delighted to partner with Tomorrowland Foundation which is helping children across the globe. I would like to warmly thank the fantastic Charles Lachaux for his generosity by providing these highly desirable cases. We wish every bidder success in enjoying these incredible wines and the best of electronic music for a good cause”
Box Charles Lachaux x Tomorrowland
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Charles Lachaux, a sixth-generation vine grower from Vosne-Romanée in Burgundy, France, is renowned for his innovative, biodynamic winemaking techniques. These techniques result in wines of exceptional purity and strong terroir expression, highly sought after for their elegance and authenticity. He has received many accolades including “Winemaker of the Year” in 2021 by the Golden Wine Awards. The collaboration between Tomorrowland and Charles Lachaux seamlessly merges the worlds of music and wine, driven by a shared passion and ambition to excel in their respective fields. For this collaboration, Charles has selected three of his exceptional wines, all from his private collection. The design of the wine labels, and the box in which they are presented, is hand-painted by Louise Lachaux-Voarick, his wife, a respected artist and illustrator. Inspired by Tomorrowland’s 2024 ‘LIFE’ theme, they symbolize a deep connection to nature and creativity. Charles and his wife Louise Lachaux-Voarick also share Tomorrowland’s vision of giving back. The Tomorrowland Foundation will receive 100% of the proceeds from each box sold, allowing it to further support vulnerable children across the globe. This collaboration symbolizes more than just a shared project—it’s a celebration of unity, creativity, and making the world a better place for future generations.
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The sale also offers:
An exceptional collection of 22 large formats, property of Mestrezat Grands Crus, will be offered including double Magnums to Nabuchodosors and Primat (estimate from €900).
Mestrezat Grands Crus is a 200-year-old négociant based in Bordeaux, specializing in the distribution of Bordeaux Grands Crus Classés and the most prestigious wines worldwide. As a « Haute-Couture » wine house, Mestrezat curates exclusive, prestigious, and creative offerings, providing tailor-made experiences.
Thanks to its close ties with top châteaux, Mestrezat has amassed an impressive collection of large formats and is renowned for its expertise in these rare and prestigious bottles.
Ensuring the provenance and preservation of fine wines is crucial to Mestrezat: Coming directly from the châteaux, these precious bottles are stored in optimal conditions in Mestrezat’s cellars.
• 1 Nabuchodonosor, Château d’Yquem 2013, Sauternes 1er Grand Cru Classé Supérieur (estimate : €6,000-7,000)
• 1 Melchior, Château Pichon Comtesse de Lalande 2015, Pauillac Grand Cru Classé (estimate : €3,200-4,000)
• 1 Nabuchodonosor, Château Troplong Mondot 2010, St Emilion Grand Cru Classé (estimate: €2,800 – 3,500)
• 1 Primat, Château Clinet 2016, Pomerol (estimate: €3,500 – 4,500)
• 1 wooden box Prestige Clarence Dillon (estimate: €4,000 – 5,000)
• 1 Balthazar, Château Haut-Bailly 2010, Pessac Léognan Grand Cru Classé (estimate: €2,000 – 2,800)
• 1 Impérial, Château Beychevelle 2010, St Julien Gand Cru Classé (estimate: €900 – 1,200)
• 1 Impérial, Château Lynch-Bages 2019, Pauillac Grand Cru Classé (estimate: €1,000 – 1,600)
• 1 Melchior, Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2010, Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé (estimate: €2,800 – 3,200)
From a private collector:
• 17 Melchiors sourced directly from the finest Châteaux of Bordeaux, collected by a wine enthusiast for over 40 years. They are unique releases in the world and a testimony of trust, friendship and passion between the finest Bordeaux wineries and this wine collector. 30% of net sale proceeds will be donated to France Alzheimer (a charity supporting people and their families suffering with Alzheimer’s disease) by a generous French Private Collector. This section includes a superb and rare collection of Melchiors, containing many highly regarded wines from Bordeaux including Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande and Pontet-Canet.
• 1 Melchior of Clos Fourtet 2012, St Emilion Grand Cru
This is a unique bottle in the world.
• 2 Melchiors : 1 Château Pontet-Canet 2011, Pauillac 5me Cru Classé and 1 Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet 2011, Pauillac, the 2nd wine of Château Pontet-Canet. These are the only 2 Melchiors produced by the Château Pontet-Canet since 1982.
• 2 Melchiors : Château Pontet-Canet 2012, Pauillac 5me Cru Classé and 1 Les Hauts de Pontet-Canet 2012, Pauillac, the 2nd wine of Château Pontet-Canet
• 2 Melchiors : Château Pichon-Longueville Baron 2011, Pauillac 2nd Cru Classé
and Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2012.
Mature exceptional wines continue this journey including a rarely seen Mouton Rothschild 1945 with excellent provenance, from a French collector (estimate : €9,000-14,000). It is one of the most iconic vintages from Mouton-Rothschild, a unicorn bottle sitting at the pantheon of wine collectors.
Symphonic Wines Rare & Legendary Formats
Charles Lachaux forTomorrowland Foundation
Location: Paris online
Date: 24 October – 6 November 2024
