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- Explore the World of Fine Wine | The Institute of Masters of Wine Benefit Auction | 2025 | Sotheby's
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- 12/20/2025
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- Sotheby’s is delighted to partner with the Institute of Masters of Wine (IMW) to present Explore the World of Fine Wine | The Institute of Masters of Wine Benefit Auction.Curated by Masters of Wine (MWs), this auction brings together rare bottles, exclusive access to legendary estates, and one-of-a-kind wine experiences, offered directly by distinguished producers, wine estates and MWs themselves.Uniting generosity and expertise, each auction in this lot reflects the insight, relationships and global reach of the MWs.All proceeds from this sale will support the IMW’s mission to foster excellence, interaction and learning across the global wine community, and to nurture the next generation of wine leaders through its internationally respected study programme.A Sale Curated by Masters of WineIn the spirit of the IMW, this auction offers much more than fine bottles. It reflects the deep relationships cultivated by MWs across every major wine region.Collectors will find:Rare wines direct from the domains, including large formats, special cuvées, sought-after vintages.Exclusive estate visits hosted by proprietors, winemakers or MWs, offering behind-the-scenes access to legendary properties and bespoke tastings.Exceptional dining experiences featuring Michelin-starred restaurants, vineyard and winery lunches.Educational encounters such as vineyard walks, masterclasses, and MW-led curated experiences, designed to deepen understanding of terroir and craft.Luxury overnight stays amongst the vines from France to Greece and beyond, including South Africa.Each lot has been contributed by MWs or leading producers with long-standing ties to the IMW, creating a collection that is as meaningful as it is enticing.For collectors and passionate enthusiasts alike, these lots provide opportunities to deepen one’s understanding of the world’s great wines under the guidance of its leading authorities. This auction directly supports the Institute of Masters of Wine. By bidding, collectors not only secure extraordinary wines and experiences but also contribute to the future of global wine education.Sale HighlightsA selection of the highlights follows – please see full catalogue for details of all lotsBordeaux, Burgundy and Beyond: Icons in Rare Formats and Immersive ExperiencesChâteau Angélus – a 6l Imperial of Hommage à Élisabeth Bouchet 2018 accompanied by a private visit, tasting and Château lunch, hosted by Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal.Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande – a 6l Imperial of the highly regarded 2012 vintage, paired with a private tasting and lunch at the estate, hosted by Nicolas Glumineau.An ultra-rare 12l Balthazar of Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2015 – one of only five ever produced.1 Magnum of Château Mouton Rothschild 2009.Vertical selections and mixed vintages from landmark domains across the Côte d’Or curated by MWs, including 6 magnums of Hospices de Beaune wines together with a tasting, co-hosted by Hospice de Beaune winemaker and technical director, Ludivine Griveau-Gemma, and Jeannie Cho Lee MW.Château visits including memorable overnight stays at La Chartreuse Haut-Bailly and Château Bellefont-Belcier in Bordeaux, La Folie de Vougeot in Burgundy and Château d’Esclans in Provence.Austria, Germany, Italy and Greece: Visits to Outstanding Vineyards and Extraordinary Tasting OpportunitiesA 4-day visit to Austria for an in-depth exploration of three of Austria’s wine regions, guided by 3 Austrian MWs, and a gourmet dinner at Palais Coburg in Vienna.A unique opportunity to participate in the VDP Ambassador Programme and Grosses Gewächs® Preview Tasting in Wiesbaden, Germany.A remarkable stay at L’Albereta, with dinner at L’Aurum and a private tour of Franciacorta’s Bellavista, including a magnum of Bellavista Riserva Vittorio Moretti 2018.1 Magnum of Ornellaia 2013 together with a private visit and exclusive lunch at Ornellaia, for 6 guests.Curated selections from Greece and bespoke experiences, including a visit to Estate Argyros with an overnight stay at a 5-star hotel on the island of Santorini.Stars of the Southern Hemisphere Sake from JapanA 12-bottle selection of New Zealand Chardonnay from the wineries of the five MWs making Chardonnay in New Zealand.An extraordinary McLaren Vale Grenache Experience hosted by 4 MWs in McLaren Vale, South Australia.Jewels in South Africa’s Crown - visits and tastings to up to 7 South African wine estates and 4-night’s accommodation at Jordan Wine Estate in Stellenbosch, for 4 guests, led by Cathy van Zyl MW.6 Bottles of Takara Shuzo’s N’end Sake co-developed by Japan’s first MW and Sake Samurai, Kenichi Ohashi.California Dreaming: Private Visits and Exclusive Experiences3 Magnums of Screaming Eagle The Flight (vintages 2015, 2019 2021) together with a lunch at Charter Oak, Napa Valley with Mary Margaret McCamic MW, for 4 guests.Colgin Cellars “IX Estate” 5-Magnum Collection Case together with a private evening visit followed by dinner at Colgin Cellars IX Estate, for 6 guests.3 Magnums of Simon Family Estate Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 together with a masterclass tasting, followed by a private lunch at Simon Family Estate, for 6 guests.MW-hosted tastings and Culinary Experiences in London, New York and Melbourne or SingaporeLondonA private tasting with Tim Aktin MW of 12 of South Africa’s best wines from the last decade, for up to 12 guests.A Piemontese lunch or dinner at the River Café, for 10 guests, hosted by David Gleave MW.An intimate, private wine dinner hosted by Jancis Robinson OBE MW at one of her son’s Michelin-starred restaurants, with wines from Drouhin and Jancis’ own legendary cellar.New YorkA private Champagne dinner for 8 guests, at Michelin-starred L’Abeille in New York City, hosted by 3 MWs, featuring magnums of Comtes de Champagne, Cristal, Bollinger and other top cuvées.Melbourne, Singapore or LondonA Tolpuddle Vineyard dinner at 67 Pall Mall in either Melbourne, Singapore or London for 8 guests, hosted by Michael Hill Smith MW.Explore the World of Fine Wine | The Institute of Masters of Wine Benefit Auction will be closing online-only on Friday 19 December at 1:00PM GMT (9PM HK, 8AM NYC)For assistance with bidding and registration, please contact:Bids.london@sothebys.com(+44) 207 293 5283 (bids general line)For sale enquiries please contact:Frederic Guyot du RepaireDeputy Head of Wine, EMEASenior Specialist+ 44 20 7293 5047FREDERIC.GUYOTDUREPAIRE@SOTHEBYS.COMClaire ColliniHead of Auction Sales, UK, Wine+44 20 7293 5578CLAIRE.COLLINI@SOTHEBYS.COMAlexandria CubbageV.P. Head of Inspection | Americas and EMEA | Senior Specialist, Wine Dept.+44 7890 560765ALEXANDRIA.CUBBAGE@SOTHEBYS.COMZofia DalkowskaSpecialist, Wine+44 20 7293 6961ZOFIA.DALKOWSKA@SOTHEBYS.COM
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