Epicurean Cellars
Liquid Treasures from French Collectors
8 – 22 September 2026 | starting at 12:00 CEST
† All lots with the dagger symbol (†) are subjected to 20% VAT on hammer price for EU private clients, as well as on the premium. The Buyer's Premium is set to 24% excluding VAT.
Bonhams is delighted to present Epicurean Cellars: Liquid Treasures from French Collectors.
Bringing together four exceptional French private collections, this auction celebrates some of the world's finest wines from Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Rhône Valley and beyond, with a third of the lots offered without reserve.
Burgundy is represented by a superb selection from north to south, encompassing all regions and featuring acclaimed names including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Domaine Méo-Camuzet or Prieuré-Roch.
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The Bordeaux section takes centre stage, with more than 200 lots spanning the Left and Right Banks, with top producers like Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Latour, Pétrus or Château Lafleur. Highlights include original wooden cases, sought-after verticals of Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Château Léoville Las Cases, Château Trotanoy, Vieux Château Certan and Château d'Yquem and large formats.
The Rhône Valley and Champagne add further depth, with a large section dedicated to Emmanuel Reynaud wines and iconic Champagne houses: Dom Pérignon and Krug.
Last but not least, Italy and Spain are well represented featuring some of the most prestigious estates: Bartolo Mascarello, Biondi-Santi, La Rioja Alta, Lopez de Heredia.
Carefully preserved in natural underground cellars or professional warehouses, these wines benefit from impeccable provenance and long-standing relationships between the collectors and the estates.