
By Camille Balboux
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
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Lots 1 — 9
The 1910s
1906, 1914, 1915, 1916, 1919
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Lots 10 — 44
The 1920s
1923, 1924, 1926, 1928, 1929
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Lots 15 — 109
The 1930s
1934, 1937
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Lots 110 — 164
The 1940s
1943, 1945, 1947, 1949
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Lots 165 — 185
The 1950s
1953, 1955, 1959
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Lots 186 — 211
The 1960s
1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1969
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Lots 212 — 278
The 1970s & 1970s
1971, 1982
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Lots 278 — 289
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