July 16, 2025 — Champagne Barons de Rothschild and Bonhams are delighted to announce that the very first three numbered bottles of “Le Grand Clos 2019” – 0001, 0002, and 0003/1788 – each bearing the signature of one of the three barons present at the creation of the estate, Benjamin de Rothschild, Eric de Rothschild, and Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, have been auctioned off for the impressive sum of £16,120 inc. premium via an exclusive global auction organised by Bonhams.
This exclusive sale marks the worldwide launch of this rare cuvée, the fruit of unique expertise and centuries-old heritage. The three bottles were presented in a unique oak box crafted for the occasion. “Le Grand Clos 2019” is the House’s first single plot cuvée, released to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Barons de Rothschild, a completely family-owned and independent house founded in 2005 in the heart of Champagne.
Le Grand Clos is above all the name of a place, a place steeped in history whose surrounding walls were erected over 200 years ago in the heart of the Vertus Premier Cru and the famous Côte des Blancs. At the gateway to the medieval village, this contiguous plot now shelters a few precious ares of vines, the first planting of which predates the First World War. For the first time in the history of this lieu-dit, the House has chosen to vinify them separately.
From this decision was born “Le Grand Clos,” a unique and precious wine. While there are just under thirty clos in Champagne, few cuvées are produced entirely on the plot from which they originate. Acquired in 2013 by the Rothschild family, this Clos now only delivers its precious bottles when they are deemed ready to leave the plot. Only 1788 bottles of the inaugural 2019 vintage were bottled by chef de cave Guillaume Lété, who has been with Barons de Rothschild since 2011, and was named chef de cave in 2016.
According to Amayes Aouli, Global Head of Wine & Spirits at Bonhams:
“The remarkable success of Le Grand Clos 2019 auction reflects the Rothschild family’s deep commitment to both excellence and philanthropy. This historical release inspired global collectors, and we received strong interests from every continent. Bonhams is honoured to have partnered with the talented Champagne Barons de Rothschild’s team and to pursue our vision to unite the worlds of fine wines and meaningful impact.”
According to Frédéric Mairesse, Chairman & CEO of Barons de Rothschild:
“Champagne Barons de Rothschild is officially 20 years old, and our future is brighter than ever. Le Grand Clos and our new winery in Vertus are inextricably linked, and the wine itself is a testament to the dedication and long-term vision of the three branches of the Rothschild family.”
