The Extraordinary Wine Cellar of Dr Allard Botenga | Christie’s inc

A remarkable journey into the world of fine wines through the cellar of Dr Allard Botenga, who reveals the secrets and stories of his collection (including the bottle he will open to celebrate his 90th birthday). Spanning decades and continents, the collection is a testament to the passion and expertise of a true wine connoisseur. Dr Botenga’s cellar features meticulously chosen 20th century classics like Lafite-Rothschild 1945, Latour verticals dating back to the 1930s, La Mission Haut-Brion 1949, Vieux-Château-Certan 1971, La Tâche 1978, Henri Jayer, Vosne-Romanée Cros Parantoux 1980 and many more. Additionally, the collection boasts a wonderful collection of half bottles of some of the greatest Bordeaux of the 20th century. Dr A. Botenga Cellar, Six Decades of Collecting Part I will go under the hammer in Hong Kong on 24 November, followed by Part II in London on 1 December.