LEADING EUROPEAN FINE WINE AUCTIONEER • GENEVA
20 March 2025

Legends 1865 – 1982


By Camille Balboux

Camille is a native Burgundian whose passion for wine and authentic regional products was undoubtedly shaped during her childhood spent among the vineyards of Romanée-Conti. Camille joined Baghera/wines as a Wine Specialist in the auction department.

the 20th century in bottles

This remarkable single-owner collection is a true journey through time. This auction not only features exceptional wines from the 19th century but also represents the highest standards in terms of appellations, vintages, and preservation quality.
The experts at Baghera/wines have carefully selected the bottles presented in Kipling #10, ensuring that each one — perfect in level and color — offers an exceptional tasting experience. Working with such a collection is a rare privilege: uncovering vintage after vintage, each bottle tells a story of time and tradition.

That story truly comes to life when the wine is poured. First, the color — often shifting between red and amber in a wine over a century old. Then, the nose. Contrary to the common belief that old wines are limited to earthy aromas, a perfectly preserved bottle reveals vibrant fruit, depth, and complexity. Having tasted some of the wines in this collection, I can confirm their remarkable freshness and balance. On the palate, they are refined, structured, and persistent, offering a tasting experience that lingers long after the last sip.

This collection is more than just a selection of great wines — it is a testament to time and craftsmanship. To offer these bottles is to share a piece of history, and to open one is to experience the true magic of perfectly aged wine.

liquid gems from…

The 19th
 1865, 1875, 1883, 1884, 1885

Lots 1 — 9

The 1910s

1906, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1919

Lots 10 — 44

The 1920s

1923, 1924, 1926, 1928, 1929

Lots 15 — 109

The 1930s
1934, 1937

Lots 110 — 164

The 1940s
1943, 1945, 1947, 1949

Lots 165 — 185

The 1950s

1953, 1955, 1959

Lots 186 — 211

The 1960s
1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1969

Lots 212 — 278

The 1970s & 1970s
1971, 1982 

Lots 278 — 289

Highlights

🇨🇭 Geneva

Live-streamed online "Kipling" auction #10

Friday, 11th of April 2025

12pm (noon, Paris/Geneva time CET)

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