If you’re a wine enthusiast, collector, or someone who appreciates the finest things in life, then February 2025 promises to be an exciting month for you. Christie’s is hosting not one, but two highly anticipated online wine auctions — Fine & Rare Wines Online: LA Edition and Fine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: London Edition. Both of these auctions showcase rare, exquisite, and hard-to-find wines that will make any wine lover’s heart race.
These events are the perfect opportunity to add something truly special to your cellar or begin a collection of world-class wines. Whether you're hunting for legendary Bordeaux vintages, prized Burgundy bottles, or elusive Californian wines from iconic producers like Harlan and Ridge, Christie’s February auctions have something for every connoisseur.
Let’s dive into the details of both auctions and the extraordinary lots they offer.
Fine & Rare Wines Online: LA Edition (Feb 12 – 26, 2025)
Christie’s Wine Department in America is kicking off their 2025 auction season with the Fine & Rare Wines Online: LA Edition, a highly anticipated event featuring over 800 lots of vinous treasures from around the globe. This sale is led by two remarkable private collections, each offering an exceptional selection of rare and mature wines.
Highlights of the LA Edition:
- The Magnolia Collection: The Cellar of a Noted Wine Enthusiast: A truly stunning collection that features some of the world’s finest wines, including mature vintages of all the First Growth Bordeaux estates. You’ll find rare Californian wines from legendary producers like Harlan, Dominus, Ridge, and Montelena. The collection includes some real gems, such as a full case of Mouton Rothschild 2000 and a perfect case of La Mission Haut Brion 1990.
- A Curated Hamptons Cellar: This selection offers a world-class mix of Bordeaux and Burgundy wines, alongside rare bottles from Piedmont. Notable highlights include Clos Saint-Denis 1990 from Domaine Dujac, Charmes-Chambertin, VV 1990 from Truchot-Martin, and rare Barbaresco wines from the revered Bruno Giacosa.
- Rare Large Formats & Iconic Wines: The auction also features large format bottles from the finest Bordeaux vintages, along with rare offerings such as the first vintage of Opus One, Screaming Eagle in original wooden cases, and a selection of rare Madeira and Port.
The Fine & Rare Wines Online: LA Edition auction will be live from February 12th at 7 AM PST to February 26th at 7 AM PST. Be prepared to bid on some of the most exclusive wines in the world — an event not to be missed.
For those of you across the pond, Christie’s is also hosting the Fine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: London Edition. This sale is set to feature the last remaining wines from the legendary Cellar of Dr. A. Botenga, one of the most esteemed wine collectors in the world. The wines in this auction include some of the finest Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne, offering the last opportunity for collectors to acquire mature wines from this incredible collection.
Highlights of the London Edition:
- The Legendary Dr. A. Botenga Collection: This collection is renowned for its selection of mature, top-tier Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne wines. If you’ve been searching for a unique and prestigious bottle, this is your final chance to acquire one from this iconic cellar.
- Burgundy from Parisian Vaults: The auction also features rare Burgundy wines, including rare offerings from Domaine Leflaive and other highly sought-after producers. These wines come from a recently opened Parisian vault, making them even more exclusive and desirable.
- Somerset Country House Cellar Wines: A fantastic selection of mature wines has been released from a Somerset country house cellar, including wines from some of the most revered estates in Burgundy.
The Fine and Rare Wines & Spirits Online: London Edition will run from February 4th at 10 AM GMT to February 18th at 10 AM GMT, giving wine lovers ample time to bid on these exceptional bottles.
Why You Shouldn’t Miss These Auctions
Christie’s Wine and Spirits department is known for its curated selection of wines and spirits, drawing from decades of experience and expertise. With these two February auctions, you can expect nothing less than the best — offering not only incredible investment opportunities but the chance to own a piece of wine history.
Both auctions feature exceptional wines that span regions, vintages, and producers, making them the ultimate destination for wine enthusiasts, collectors, and investors alike. Whether you’re looking to add a bottle of Mouton Rothschild to your collection or own a rare case of Screaming Eagle, Christie’s is the place to make it happen.
