ONE AUCTION
TWO LOTS ONLY
A HISTORICAL OCCASION: JAYER
December 19, 2024 (Geneva) — Henri Jayer (1922-2006), the “Master of Pinot Noir” revolutionised winemaking with his philosophy of deep respect for nature and pioneering techniques. Known for focusing on low yields, selective grape sorting, 100% destemming as well as minimal extraction, Jayer’s wines are celebrated for their purity, complexity and power.
Two magnums, sourced directly by Henri Jayer, will be auctioned this holiday season. These flagons, never before offered at auction, come from a respected Burgundy family dedicated to preserving Jayer’s legacy. The auction includes two lots only, two rare vintages: the legendary 1978 Richebourg and the transformative 1993 Cros Parantoux, both of which embody Jayer’s innovative approach and commitment to terroir – the two lots are in magnum format.
Never seen on the market, these magnums were sourced directly from Henri Jayer, ensuring their historical significance and perfect provenance, due to their rarity and pristine condition. Aptly named North-East, A Christmas diptych of rare Henri Jayer magnums this auction by Baghera/wines is a gift to connoisseurs worldwide for the 2024 Christmas season, it represents a once-in-a-lifetime chance for collectors to acquire a true piece of Burgundy history with perfect provenance and exceptional rarity.
Lot 1: Domaine Henri Jayer, Richebourg – 1978 Magnum CHF 60’000 – 120’000
Lot 2: Domaine Henri Jayer, Vosne-Romanée “Cros Parantoux” – 1993 Magnum CHF 20’000 – 40’000
A tip for connoisseurs:
In the renowned wine region of Vosne-Romanée, the prestigious vineyards of Richebourg and Cros-Parantoux are distinguished by their unique geographical orientations. While Richebourg is positioned to the northeast, Cros-Parantoux, located to the northwest of Richebourg, also maintains a predominantly northeast-facing slope. This alignment is crucial to the terroir of both vineyards, as the entire area is situated on a north-east facing hillside, contributing to the distinct characteristics of the wines.
Key Data of North-East, A Christmas diptych of rare Henri Jayer magnums by Baghera/wines:
Auction Date: December 23, 2024 – 2 PM CET
Number of Lots: 2
Online Auction: accessible online on bagherawines.com
About Baghera/Wines, Expert Bureau for Exceptional Wines
As Europe’s leading auction house for rare wines, based in Geneva, Baghera/wines offers a new approach to these exceptional wine auctions by putting conviviality and exchange at the heart of the experience. Since 2015, the team of passionate experts, has established a bureau exclusively dedicated to rare wines, assisting collectors in all aspects of enhancing their collections. In 2018-19, the historic sale of Henri Jayer’s personal cellar, to date the world’s largest auction ever held (CHF 34.5M), followed by the unprecedented sale exclusively dedicated to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines, and the sale of the last bottles from Domaine René Engel, propelled Baghera/wines to the forefront of European wine auctions. The experienced team gathered around Baghera/wines’ experts offers bespoke, close, and excellent advice to international collectors passionate about fine and rare wines: organizing master classes, selecting wines for private tastings, dinners, and events combining music and wine. In September 2020, Baghera/wines officially inaugurated its new Geneva entity, a private club and boutique dedicated to fine wines within Beau-Rivage, Geneva. In October 2022, the company further expanded its activities in Asia, opening Baghera/wines Singapore Ltd in Singapore, starting to hold physical and online auctions from December 2022. The year 2023 saw the creation of Baghera/wines France, capable of organizing auctions in France, with a second club for collectors and event activities inaugurated in Nuits-St Georges.
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