Strauss & Co, South Africa’s leading auction house for fine art, wine and collectibles, is thrilled to announce its much-anticipated Bordeaux Timed Online Auction, showcasing an exceptional collection of some of the world’s most celebrated Bordeaux wines alongside iconic South African Bordeaux-style vintages.
With 205 expertly curated lots, this auction features a dream lineup for collectors and connoisseurs, including the biggest names in both French and South African winemaking.
A standout highlight this year is six vintages of the prestigious Saint-Estèphe Second Growth, Cos d’Estournel, including the legendary 1982, 2005, and 2009 vintages—renowned for their richness, structure, and longevity. This estate’s wines are treasured for their ability to age gracefully, delivering exceptional depth and complexity.
Collectors can expect the crème de la crème of Bordeaux, with rare and illustrious bottles from:
- Mouton-Rothschild
- Margaux
- Latour
- Lafite-Rothschild
- Leoville Las Cases
- Le Pin
- Palmer
- Ausone
For those seeking exceptional value and drinkability, the catalogue also features accessible vintages from Château Croix-Figeac, Sénéjac, Les Cruzelles, and Capbern—the latter owned by Cos d’Estournel.
Another jewel in the collection is the world’s most revered sweet wine, Château d’Yquem, with two ultra-rare, perfectly preserved vintages from 1919 and 1922 on offer. In addition, a magnificent Imperial-format bottle (6000ml) of the 1983 vintage is a collector’s dream.
The South African selection is equally compelling. Leading the lineup is a piece of local winemaking history: three bottles of Meerlust Cabernet Sauvignon 1975—the estate’s first vintage—in pristine condition. Rare vintages from 1980 and 1982 also feature.
Contemporary South African Bordeaux-style wines are well represented, including:
- Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 & 2017
- Kanonkop Paul Sauer (notably the 2009, 2001 and iconic 2015)
- Damascene, Le Riche, Keet, Miles Mossop, Restless River, Rustenberg, Vergelegen, and more.
This auction presents a unique opportunity for both seasoned collectors and new enthusiasts to acquire wines of extraordinary pedigree and provenance.
Auction Details:
The Bordeaux Timed Online Auction closes on Monday, 14 July from 6PM, with lots closing at one-minute intervals.
Bid online: www.straussart.co.za
