Christie’s Wine Department in America is pleased to announce The Two Continents Collection - The Private Cellar of Irwin Kotovsky Online : Part I

The auction features 582 lots representing the world’s most sought-after wines from the private cellar of Mr. Kotovsky, a passionate collector, who assembled a spectacular cellar over his lifetime. Wine for Mr. Kotovsky was about engagement, entertainment and enjoyment. A first generation American born of a Lithuanian mother and a Ukrainian father, Mr. Kotovsky was proud of his immigrant heritage. His interest in wine developed during his travels in Europe, specifically Paris, representing his Pittsburgh-based lighting business.

This broad collection covers some of the finest Bordeaux ever crafted; amongst the many highlights are multiple cases of 1^st growths from vintages spanning the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Multiple back vintages of Petrus including 1962, 1966 and 1970. A personal favorite for Irwin was Château La Lagune, the sale features a number of cases of the 1982 vintage, lovers of mature Claret please take note, this is an exceptional wine, “those that know etc.”

Mature Sauternes is also here in quantity with Château d’Yquem back to the 1955 vintage and some exceptional vintages of Châteaux Climens and Suduiraut from the 1950’s

A remarkable feature of the sale is the vast array of mature white Burgundy including Domaine Leflaive, considered one of the finest producers of white Burgundy, offered in multiple vintages from the greatest sites. Full cases of mature vintages of Chevalier Montrachet from the 1991, 1998 and 2004 being notable highlights.  Lovers of Krug will be thrilled by the extensive offering of wines from this greatest producer of Champagne. The sale features multiple cases of the 1985, 1988 and 1990 vintages alongside mature offerings back to 1979.

Concluding the auction is one of the largest private collections of Madeira ever to appear at Christie’s, among the extensive highlights are multiple bottles of Terrantez 1795 and full cases of 1840 Malvasia Reserva Velha from Barbeito. Plus some ultra-rare 18^th century bottlings from William H. Fearing.

This sale represents that rare opportunity to acquire exceptionally rare bottles from the collection of a passionate enthusiast. All bought with detailed research and attention to provenance and stored with care in a temperature and humidity controlled environment. It is our pleasure to bring this collection to auction.

Please note that Christie’s will only provide shipping services for this sale within the state of California. If you are not shipping within the state of CA, you may either collect your lots in person or arrange for your own licensed shipper.

All sales, regardless of the final shipping destination, are subject to CA sales tax unless an exemption applies. If you are a registered trade buyer, please contact PostSaleUS@christies.com to learn how to register your California exemption certificate with our team.

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