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People with big hearts and a love of fine wine gather each summer in Nashville to experience l'Eté du Vin. The events are charity wine extravaganzas unlike any others. Many first-time visitors say they are surprised to discover rare vintages, oversized bottlings, and wines impossible-to-find anywhere in the world, up for auction here. Others tell of the remarkable International representation and participation. But, what truly sets l'Eté du Vin apart is its year-after-year ability to draw the kind-hearted to Nashville, from across the country and around the world to enjoy stunning wine events and have fun as they help fight cancer.
Today, guests at the summer's two spirited auctions have the opportunity to bid not only on spectacular wines (many of them unavailable commercially), but on exotic trips to exciting places, luxury vehicles, unique dining experiences, fine art, and grand-format tastings, created especially for l'Eté du Vin and featuring the world's most sought-after vintages. |
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2009 Featured Lots |
Historic Tastings |
Top Wine Lots |
Wine Dinners |
Travel & Exotic Trips |
Fine Art |
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2009 Featured Lots
As we prepare for our 2009 auctions, several donations have caught our eye as being emblematic of the extraordinary lots that will be offered at our Premiere and Grand Auctions. Among them are: |
| 1997 California Cabernet Sauvignon tasting -- 30+ wines from this heralded vintage |
| 6 Liter bottles |
-- Joseph Phelps Vineyards "Insignia", 2003
-- Ridge Vineyards "Monte Bello" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 |
| 5 Liter bottle |
-- Joseph Phelps Vineyards "Backus Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, 1986 |
| 3 Liter bottles |
-- Cakebread Cellars "Dancing Bear Ranch" Cabernet Sauvignon
-- Spottswoode Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
-- La Sirena Cabernet Sauvignon, signed by Heidi Barrett
-- Beringer "Private Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon
-- Pride Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
-- Pride Mountain Merlot |
6 Liter, 5 Liter, 3 Liter,
1.5 Liter, 750 ml & 375 ml bottles |
-- Chateau Montelena "Estate" Cabernet Sauvignon |
VIP Napa Valley Trip, with private tours, tastings, accommodations and dinners
VIP Sonoma Valley Trip, with private tours, tastings, accommodations and dinners
Justin Vineyards & Winery Trip, with private tours, tastings, accommodations and dinners
Destinations & Adventures, Inc. trips to Prague and the French Riviera
Collection of 12 magnums from Charles Krug Winery
Harley Davidson Motorcycle
Large format bottles of J. Schram & Schramsberg Vineyards sparkling wines
30 bottle collection from Turley Wine Cellars |
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2009 Featured Lots |
Historic Tastings |
Top Wine Lots |
Wine Dinners |
Travel & Exotic Trips |
Fine Art |
Historic Wine Tastings
Offered at auction each year are comprehensive vertical tastings of some of the world's greatest wines, providing lucky bidders an historic opportunity to compare legendary vintages from distinguished producers. In attendance at many of these events may be wine experts, winemakers or owners who frequently return for a second visit after serving as an honored guest of l'Eté du Vin.
The format of such events vary. Some are offered at a late-morning tasting in flights. At others, the flights are each accompanied by light luncheon courses. Some are held in the evening as a gala dinner featuring many vintages paired with multiple food courses designed to enhance the unique properties of each offering. |
2008
Beringer "Private Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon, every year from 1978-1999
Au Bon Climat "Isabelle", every year from 1994-2005
2007
58 wines of Château La Mission Haut Brion from 1918 - 2001
22 wines of Clos de Tart from 1955 - 2005
2006
35 vintages of Château Palmer from 1921-2005, with 6 vintages of Alter Ego Palmer from 1998-2003
Every vintage of Masseto made, from 1987-2002
2005
40 vintages of Château Lafite-Rothschild from 1916 - 2001
43 wine producers from the 1985 vintage from around the world
2004
65 wines from Le Montrachet: Romanée-Conti, Ramonet, Lafon, Laguiche
38 Italian wines from Tignanello, Ornellaia, Solaia, Masseto, Sassicaia, Gaja
23 vintages of Caymus Special Selection from 1979 - 2000
2003
17 vintages of Quinta do Noval Nacional Port from 1931 - 1991
25 wines from the 1961 Bordeaux vintage
58 Côte Rôtie Single Vineyards: La Mouline, La Landonne, La Turque
2002
40 vintages of Château Pichon-Longueville Comtesse de Lalande from 1916-2000
40 wines from the 1982 Bordeaux vintage
2001
50 vintages of Château Petrus from 1924 - 1998
2000
30 vintages of Château Haut-Brion from 1919 - 1990
39 wines produced by Stag's Leap Wine Cellars: SLV, Fay, Cask 23
1997
42 vintages of Château Latour from 1892 - 1994
1996
43 vintages of Château Lafite-Rothschild from 1870 - 1993 |
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Top Wine Lots Offered at l'Eté du Vin Auctions
Unlike wine industry events, l'Eté du Vin has always featured wines from the world over. Of the 42 wine lots offered at our first impromptu auction in 1980, 16 were American and 36 were vintages from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône, Italy, Germany and Portugal.
Each year, leading collectors and the world's most prestigious wineries donate wines from their private cellars for auction at both the Grand and Premiere Events. The finest of American vintages are complemented by international offerings from Europe, South Africa, Australia, South America, and elsewhere. |
2008 Top Wine Lots
24 California Cabernet Sauvignons from 1967-1996
12 bottles Heitz "Bella Oaks Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001
Chimney Rock "Stag's Leap District" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005 ~ Imperial (6L)
Switchback Ridge "Peterson Family Vineyard" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2004 ~ Double Magnum (1 of 8 produced)
Grgich Hills Estate "Napa Valley" Cabernet Sauvignon, 2003 ~ Double Magnum (3L)
Joseph Phelps Vineyards "Auction Reserve" Insignia, 1996, 2002, 2004 ~ all in Double Magnum
36 Bordeaux wines, from 1955-1985
8 Magnums of Bordeaux wines, from 1955-1986
2007 Top Wine Lots
67 Napa Cabernet Sauvignons from 1957-1996
57 Bordeaux wines from 1955-1985
Château d'Yquem 1893, Château Petrus 1945 & Château Mouton Rothschild 1961
An Imperial (6L) of Taittinger "La Francaise" Champagne & a Jeroboam (3L) of Louis Roederer Brut Champagne &
a Magnum (1.5L) of Moët & Chandon Brut Imperial Champagne & a bottle and 1/2 bottle of Bruno Paillard Brut Champagne
Château Lafite Rothschild 1962, 1964, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1971, 1975, 1976, 1986 & 1997
Château Petrus, 1983
Shafer "Hillside Select" Cabernet Sauvignon, 4 magnums, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993
5 magnums (1.5L) Au Bon Climat Chardonnay & 7 magnums Au Bon Climat Pinot Noir from 1987-1999
Château Margaux 1971 & Château Latour 1976 & Château Lafite Rothschild 1978 &
Château Haut Brion 1980 & Château Mouton Rothschild 1981
2006 Top Wine Lots
Château Haut-Brion, 2000 ~ Double magnum
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 2002 ~ Imperial
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, 1986 ~ Imperial
Château Latour, 1983 ~ Imperial
Château d'Yquem-1959, 1970, 1975, 1990
Château Margaux, 1996 ~ One double magnum
Rusty Staub Foundation Wines ~ Six double magnums
Château Mouton-Rothschild, 1975 ~ Imperial
Château Mouton-Rothschild, 1996 ~ Double Magnum
Ornellaia-1990, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2003 ~ Six magnums
Ornellaia & Le Serre Nouve ~ Six magnums
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande, 1995 ~ Double magnum
Château Lafite-Rothschild ~ Seven bottles
Contaldi Castaldi Franciacorta Brut ~ Double magnum
2005 Top Wine Lots
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1949 & Château Petrus, 1982 ~ Two bottles
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1966 ~ Twelve bottles
Harbison Cabernet Sauvignon, 1998 & 2002 ~ 3 liter & 6 liter
Château Margaux, 1979 ~ One jeroboam
Pillar Rock Cabernet Sauvignon, 2001 & 2002 ~ Magnum & 6 btls
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1990 rated 100 pts ~ Double magnum
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1996 rated 100 pts ~ Double magnum
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 2000 rated 100 pts ~ Double magnum
Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon, 2002 (bottle remarked by Guy Buffet) ~ Double magnum
Au Bon Climat ~ Twelve magnums
Château Y'quem, 1983 ~ Double magnum
Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1982 ~ Imperial
Bruno Rocca Rabaja Barbaresco, 2001 ~ Double magnums
1985 Vintage Champagne ~ Twelve bottles
2004 Top Wine Lots
Château La Mission Haut Brion, 2000 ~ Double magnum
B. R. Cohn, Kenwood, Shafer ~ 3 double magnums
Château Margaux ~ 21 bottles
Opus One, 1998 ~ One imperial
Screaming Eagle, 1999 ~ Two magnums
Château Lynch-Bages ~ Two jeroboams
Italian mini-cellar ~ 32 bottles
Château Lifite-Rothschild, 1994 ~ 3 double magnums
Colgin, Vineyard 29, Bryant, Cocker & Starr, Quintessa ~ 5 magnums
Château Mouton-Rothschild, 1982 ~ Two imperials
1983 Bordeaux ~ Nine bottles
Château d'Yquem ~ 2 double magnums |
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Wine Dinners
Each year, some of the most sought-after auction lots are those offering unique dining experiences. Places at these wine dinners are often sold by Dutch Auction, a dramatic ‘reverse auction’ process which begins with everyone standing who would be interested in attending at the low opening bid price. As the price rises, more and more bidders sit down until the specific number (outlined in the lot description) of individuals remains standing. |
Exotic Trips to the Most Beautiful Places in the World
Guests of l'Eté du Vin auctions may bid on luxury trips to some of the world's most famously exclusive destinations. l'Eté du Vin has been fortunate to have had American Airlines as the Presenting Sponsor for a number of years, making it possible for l'Eté du Vin to expand its trip offerings and increase the financial support of its beneficiaries.
On many occasions, the year's honored guests become personally involved in arranging and hosting these trips so that many are truly a once-once-in-a-lifetime travel opportunity.
Destinations sold at previous auctions include: |
International:
Australia
Bora Bora
Bordeaux, France
Burgundy, France
Champagne, France
Cognac, France
French Riviera
Denmark
Fiji
Germany
Greece
Hong Kong
Ireland
Italy
Kenya
London
New Zealand
Paris
Portugal
Prague, Czech Republic
Rhône, France
Russia
Scotland
Singapore
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Tahiti
Thailand
Venice & Rome
Vietnam
Zurich |
Domestic:
Alaska
Arizona
Aspen
Atlanta
Boca Raton
California Central Coast
Carmel Valley
Charleston
Chicago
Cloisters
Dallas
Deer Valley
Destin
Hawaii
Kentucky Derby
Little Palm Island
Mansion on Turtle Creek
Miami
Mt. Veeder
Myrtle Beach
Napa Valley
New Orleans
New York
Oregon
Orlando
Palm Beach
Phoenix
Reynolds Plantation
Santa Barbara
Scottsdale
Sonoma Valley
Steamboat
U. S. Open
Washington
Washington D.C. |
Neighbors:
Banff
Lake Louise
Nova Scotia
Mexico
Vancouver
Whistler
Caribbean
Central America
Anguilla
Antigua
Bahamas
Belize
Caymans
Jamaica
Las Brisas
Martinique
Puerto Rico
St. Barth
St. John
St. Thomas
Turks & Caicos
Cruises:
Big Red Boat
Carnival Cruise
Cunard Cruise
Holland America
QE 2
Sea Dream
Seabourn Cruise
Silversea Cruise |
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Historic Tastings |
Top Wine Lots |
Wine Dinners |
Travel & Exotic Trips |
Fine Art |
Fine Art
At l'Eté du Vin auctions, auction-goers are offered the opportunity to bid on dramatic works by some of the nation's leading illustrators and fine artists. Many original pieces are created especially for the year's event by the renowned artists featured in l'Eté du Vin's catalogs and other print materials.
Featured Artists:
2010 Malenda Trick
2009 JOANNA, Jann Harrison
2008 Michael Potts, Thomas Arvid
2007 Nikki Shannon, Dorsey McHugh
2006 Paul Harmon, Kim Thomas
2005 Guy Buffet, Bob McGill
2003 Jacques Cournoyer, Gerard Dubois, Marc Mongeau, Feruccio Sardella, Oreste Zevola, Marlena Zuber
2002 Peter Sylvada, Doug Landeth
2001 Greg Manchess
2000 Dennis Ziemienski
1998 Greg Manchess
1997 Michael Schwab
1996 Chrisopher Wormell
1995 Gary Kelley |
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