Rarest Wine in the World Goes to Auction

[Chris Hambleton]

Cuvée LNVdL'E MMXIX 1 50cl bt - Price Estimate: £50 - £500000

Bacchus Wine Auctions is offering bidders the chance to own a single 50cl bottle of the 2019 rosé from the world’s lowest production and most exclusive vineyard. The winery has never before made a commercial release. With yields typically as low as 2l/hectare, each grape is individually selected and the entire winemaking process is carried out entirely by hand, including pressing the grapes. This meticulous attention to detail is augmented by the fermentation being entirely down to wild yeasts and maturation takes place in recycled glass bottles. The winery moved in 2014 and following some terrible industrial sabotage by a certain Australian winemaker now plying his trade in Burgundy which killed off the Pinot Noir vines, we are hopeful of a museum release being made of the red at a later date. All proceeds of this sale are to go to charity, reflecting the sustainable outlook of this incredible low-yield producer. Cuvée LNVdL'E MMXIX is a truly unique experience.



No buyer's premium on this sale and all proceeds will go directly to a charity of the winning bidder's choice. If bidding please carefully read the terms and conditions specific to this sale as they are different from our usual terms of business.

 

[Oliver Coleman-Green]

A chance to own a true piece of vinous history, who could possibly resist!

 

[Kevin Courtney]

Could you just clarify exactly how you would describe that colour Chris? I'm not sure if the photo is giving us a true indication.

 

[Richard Greenwell]

Tempting, but I think I'm spending this month's budget on cans of Prum..

 

[Alex Lake]

That's actually a very good idea!

 

[Chris Hambleton]

Could you just clarify exactly how you would describe that colour Chris? I'm not sure if the photo is giving us a true indication.

Orange is the new pink

 

[Jeremy Caan]

That's actually a very good idea!

I'd buy it.

 

[Richard Greenwell]

I'd buy it.

Me too. One of those ones where that half-second before you realise you're not going to be allocated any causes a wave of disappointment.

 

[Jeremy Caan]

Me too. One of those ones where that half-second before you realise you're not going to be allocated any causes a wave of disappointment.

I think Prum estate riesling in cans would be a runner.

 

[Tom De Vecchi]

I think Prum estate riesling in cans would be a runner.

I absolutely would buy that. Perfect for garden / beach / pool etc.

 

[Chris Hambleton]

Come on people - lets see some more bids here - all for charity obviously!

 

[Mark Priestley]

Cuvée LNVdL'E MMXIX 1 50cl bt - Price Estimate: £50 - £500000

Bacchus Wine Auctions is offering bidders the chance to own a single 50cl bottle of the 2019 rosé from the world’s lowest production and most exclusive vineyard. The winery has never before made a commercial release. With yields typically as low as 2l/hectare, each grape is individually selected and the entire winemaking process is carried out entirely by hand, including pressing the grapes. This meticulous attention to detail is augmented by the fermentation being entirely down to wild yeasts and maturation takes place in recycled glass bottles. The winery moved in 2014 and following some terrible industrial sabotage by a certain Australian winemaker now plying his trade in Burgundy which killed off the Pinot Noir vines, we are hopeful of a museum release being made of the red at a later date. All proceeds of this sale are to go to charity, reflecting the sustainable outlook of this incredible low-yield producer. Cuvée LNVdL'E MMXIX is a truly unique experience.

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No buyer's premium on this sale and all proceeds will go directly to a charity of the winning bidder's choice. If bidding please carefully read the terms and conditions specific to this sale as they are different from our usual terms of business.

Reported as a fake!

 

[Steven Pritchard]

That reminds, must call the urologist this morning.

 

[Tom Cannavan]

Irresistable. Oeil de Perdrix, and the clarity! I'm bidding.

 

[Chris Hambleton]

Congratulations to Tom - I look forward to the review with bated breath!

 

[Tom Cannavan]

Congratulations to Tom - I look forward to the review with bated breath!

I am overcome with emotion or something. I cannot wait for your cellaring and, eventual, food-pairing advice. Having just finished an online tasting with Chateau Suduiraut, this it turning out to be a magnificent day!

 

[Tom Worthing]

Can't believe I only just saw this, someone got themselves a bargain

 

[Stephen Pickles]

I would bid £10 not to own it or have the chance to drink it. I have already had one natural wine this year, it was a good one, and I don't want to spoil a 100% success rate in 2021, so I am not going to risk another.

Bank details please ...............

 

[Oliver Coleman-Green]

Snatched from my grip whilst I was busy elsewhere!

Chris, I thought this was very well done, so please nominate a charity and I will make a donation to match the winning bid. Double if Tom makes a tasting note, triple if he does a video tasting...

 

[Alex Lake]

What? It's finished already?!

 

[Mike Humphreys]

Could have had a bit more notice just for charity kicks I’d have been involved at that level.
Label looks better than the contents.

 

[Tom Cannavan]

Chris, I was surprised that it finished so quickly too (I was delighted to receive the winning message on the stroke of noon) but if that was a mistake or just because there is an appetite to bid, feel free to revive and extend it - the bidding had not reached my maximum, so I would still be in with a shout. As it is all for charity, I would live with the consequences if you want to extend it and I end up losing out!

 

[Mike Humphreys]

Chris, I was surprised that it finished so quickly too (I was delighted to receive the winning message on the stroke of noon) but if that was a mistake or just because there is an appetite to bid, feel free to revive and extend it - the bidding had not reached my maximum, so I would still be in with a shout. As it is all for charity, I would live with the consequences if you want to extend it and I end up losing out!

Well the tasting note will be worth it Oliver has already offered to match the bid and I’m sure a few others will if charity is listed up.

 

[Oliver Coleman-Green]

I had assumed timing was based on the custom of April’s Fools being only before midday, but as you say Tom - all for a good cause.

 

[Tom Cannavan]

I had assumed timing was based on April’s Fools being only before midday

Indeed - Chris checked with me that it would be OK to post this first thing, and did mention April Fools, but I completely forgot that traditionally the fooling ends at mid-day Maybe there's a second precious bottle that could be auctioned!