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Man of Many
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Man of Many
Inside Australia's Most Important Private Wine Collection
Halliday's Personal Passion The latest auction comprises a whopping 100 lots of Halliday's personal passion, French producer Domaine Armand Rousseau. A fourth-generation, family-run vineyard based in the Côte de Nuits wine-growing region of Burgundy, the producer is among the finest proponents of pinot noir excellence, just ask Anderson. 'Domaine Armand Rousseau is one of the finest domaines in Burgundy and therefore the world. These wines are expensive, difficult to acquire and challenging to understand,' he explained. 'That James' cellar contains so many vintages of so many Rousseau cuvées speaks of a long-term commitment to this domaine. As one of the world's most respected wine critics and an authority on Burgundy, James would have his pick of the various great domaines of Burgundy and he went long on Rousseau. We can infer from this that these wines have sustained his interest over decades.' Each Domaine Armand Rousseau bottle in the collection is personally signed by the wine critic himself, signalling just how dearly Halliday revered the product. Collectors will find a 1999 Clos des Ruchottes Monopole, a 1976 Clos de la Roche, and the crown jewel: a 1990 Chambertin Grand Cru, all from the iconic Burgundy producer. But it doesn't stop there. The auction is a global tour of iconic winemaking: A 1996 illecart-Salmon Cuvee Nicolas Francois Billecart Brut from Champagne. A 1997 Dr Loosen Wehlener Sonnenuhr Riesling-Spatlese from the Mosel. A 1980 Domaine Clape from the Rhône Valley. Even a 1974 Chateau de Fonasalette Côtes-du-Rhône, a vintage older than some of Halliday's youngest readers. As Anderson explains, a collection as wide-ranging and significant as this makes for an interesting project. Wines such as these rarely hit the auction bloc,k and when they do, it's generally due to tragedy or economic hardship. In the case of James Hallday, it's merely an opportunity to do what he has done so fruitfully for over four decades: share his passion with Australia. 'Cellars are unique. Most have something in common, but they all have their idiosyncrasies, and collectors who have an emotional attachment to them have invested so much time, often a lifetime, into their cellars. One does have to pause and take a moment to acknowledge the commitment and respect that parting with one's collection can be emotional,' Anderson said. 'Personally, I feel a great amount of pride in leading the team to bring this auction to market and no little privilege besides. I get to discuss James Halliday's Private Cellar with the man himself.'
The Advertiser
21-05-2025
- Business
- The Advertiser
'Not your average drop': Legendary critic clears out his impressive wine cellar
It's not your average wine auction, that's for sure. Renowned wine critic, author and commentator James Halliday is selling the last of his impressive wine cellar through an online auction this month. Not surprisingly, it won't be for those looking for a bargain. The James Halliday's Private Collection online auction has been open for a week or so now on the Langton's website, closing on May 25 at 9pm. This final auction will see an astonishing 100 lots of Halliday's personal passion - French producer Domaine Armand Rousseau - up for bidding, with each bottle signed by the wine critic himself. The collection includes a 1999 Clos des Ruchottes Monopole, Ruchottes-Chambertin, 1976 Clos de la Roche and 1990 Grand Cru, Chambertin. Highly desirable stuff. Halliday last sold a portion of his treasured collection in 2020, which included the largest single collection of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti that the Australian market had seen. He has confirmed this auction will be to clear out the final bottles in his cellar in the Yarra Valley's Coldstream Hills, while he relocates to Sydney. "Having long since sold the last of my DRCs, my Rousseaus are the best wines in my cellar, led of course by the Chambertins from top vintages," Halliday said. Here are a few other tasty morsels that are sure to attract the interest of collectors. One of Australia's most respected riesling producers, Robert Stein Wines, has officially transferred ownership to third-generation custodians Jacob and Gina Stein. The couple, who have been instrumental in the business for over 17 years, now take full ownership of the Mudgee winery, vineyard and farm after his father, Andrew, decided to step down as general manager. Established in 1976, the property is nine kilometres north of Mudgee and spans 202 hectares, which includes a 20-hectare vineyard featuring nine grape varieties, a working farm with livestock and crops, a state-of-the-art winery, cellar door, restaurant, and the original family homestead. In recent years, with Jacob as chief winemaker, Robert Stein Wines has achieved unprecedented acclaim, including three Best Riesling Trophies in the past five years at the Sydney Royal Wine Show and more than 80 trophies and 100 gold medals across national and international competitions. It's not your average wine auction, that's for sure. Renowned wine critic, author and commentator James Halliday is selling the last of his impressive wine cellar through an online auction this month. Not surprisingly, it won't be for those looking for a bargain. The James Halliday's Private Collection online auction has been open for a week or so now on the Langton's website, closing on May 25 at 9pm. This final auction will see an astonishing 100 lots of Halliday's personal passion - French producer Domaine Armand Rousseau - up for bidding, with each bottle signed by the wine critic himself. The collection includes a 1999 Clos des Ruchottes Monopole, Ruchottes-Chambertin, 1976 Clos de la Roche and 1990 Grand Cru, Chambertin. Highly desirable stuff. Halliday last sold a portion of his treasured collection in 2020, which included the largest single collection of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti that the Australian market had seen. He has confirmed this auction will be to clear out the final bottles in his cellar in the Yarra Valley's Coldstream Hills, while he relocates to Sydney. "Having long since sold the last of my DRCs, my Rousseaus are the best wines in my cellar, led of course by the Chambertins from top vintages," Halliday said. Here are a few other tasty morsels that are sure to attract the interest of collectors. One of Australia's most respected riesling producers, Robert Stein Wines, has officially transferred ownership to third-generation custodians Jacob and Gina Stein. The couple, who have been instrumental in the business for over 17 years, now take full ownership of the Mudgee winery, vineyard and farm after his father, Andrew, decided to step down as general manager. Established in 1976, the property is nine kilometres north of Mudgee and spans 202 hectares, which includes a 20-hectare vineyard featuring nine grape varieties, a working farm with livestock and crops, a state-of-the-art winery, cellar door, restaurant, and the original family homestead. In recent years, with Jacob as chief winemaker, Robert Stein Wines has achieved unprecedented acclaim, including three Best Riesling Trophies in the past five years at the Sydney Royal Wine Show and more than 80 trophies and 100 gold medals across national and international competitions. It's not your average wine auction, that's for sure. Renowned wine critic, author and commentator James Halliday is selling the last of his impressive wine cellar through an online auction this month. Not surprisingly, it won't be for those looking for a bargain. The James Halliday's Private Collection online auction has been open for a week or so now on the Langton's website, closing on May 25 at 9pm. This final auction will see an astonishing 100 lots of Halliday's personal passion - French producer Domaine Armand Rousseau - up for bidding, with each bottle signed by the wine critic himself. The collection includes a 1999 Clos des Ruchottes Monopole, Ruchottes-Chambertin, 1976 Clos de la Roche and 1990 Grand Cru, Chambertin. Highly desirable stuff. Halliday last sold a portion of his treasured collection in 2020, which included the largest single collection of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti that the Australian market had seen. He has confirmed this auction will be to clear out the final bottles in his cellar in the Yarra Valley's Coldstream Hills, while he relocates to Sydney. "Having long since sold the last of my DRCs, my Rousseaus are the best wines in my cellar, led of course by the Chambertins from top vintages," Halliday said. Here are a few other tasty morsels that are sure to attract the interest of collectors. One of Australia's most respected riesling producers, Robert Stein Wines, has officially transferred ownership to third-generation custodians Jacob and Gina Stein. The couple, who have been instrumental in the business for over 17 years, now take full ownership of the Mudgee winery, vineyard and farm after his father, Andrew, decided to step down as general manager. Established in 1976, the property is nine kilometres north of Mudgee and spans 202 hectares, which includes a 20-hectare vineyard featuring nine grape varieties, a working farm with livestock and crops, a state-of-the-art winery, cellar door, restaurant, and the original family homestead. In recent years, with Jacob as chief winemaker, Robert Stein Wines has achieved unprecedented acclaim, including three Best Riesling Trophies in the past five years at the Sydney Royal Wine Show and more than 80 trophies and 100 gold medals across national and international competitions. It's not your average wine auction, that's for sure. Renowned wine critic, author and commentator James Halliday is selling the last of his impressive wine cellar through an online auction this month. Not surprisingly, it won't be for those looking for a bargain. The James Halliday's Private Collection online auction has been open for a week or so now on the Langton's website, closing on May 25 at 9pm. This final auction will see an astonishing 100 lots of Halliday's personal passion - French producer Domaine Armand Rousseau - up for bidding, with each bottle signed by the wine critic himself. The collection includes a 1999 Clos des Ruchottes Monopole, Ruchottes-Chambertin, 1976 Clos de la Roche and 1990 Grand Cru, Chambertin. Highly desirable stuff. Halliday last sold a portion of his treasured collection in 2020, which included the largest single collection of Domaine de la Romanee-Conti that the Australian market had seen. He has confirmed this auction will be to clear out the final bottles in his cellar in the Yarra Valley's Coldstream Hills, while he relocates to Sydney. "Having long since sold the last of my DRCs, my Rousseaus are the best wines in my cellar, led of course by the Chambertins from top vintages," Halliday said. Here are a few other tasty morsels that are sure to attract the interest of collectors. One of Australia's most respected riesling producers, Robert Stein Wines, has officially transferred ownership to third-generation custodians Jacob and Gina Stein. The couple, who have been instrumental in the business for over 17 years, now take full ownership of the Mudgee winery, vineyard and farm after his father, Andrew, decided to step down as general manager. Established in 1976, the property is nine kilometres north of Mudgee and spans 202 hectares, which includes a 20-hectare vineyard featuring nine grape varieties, a working farm with livestock and crops, a state-of-the-art winery, cellar door, restaurant, and the original family homestead. In recent years, with Jacob as chief winemaker, Robert Stein Wines has achieved unprecedented acclaim, including three Best Riesling Trophies in the past five years at the Sydney Royal Wine Show and more than 80 trophies and 100 gold medals across national and international competitions.
