STRAUSS & CO kicked off their 2021 fine wine auction calendar by way of a ‘Rhône collection', beginning with top South African producers such as Boschkloof, De Trafford, Hartenberg and Rust en Vrede of Stellenbosch as well as David & Nadia, Mullineux, Porseleinberg and Sadie of the Swartland, followed by famous benchmarks from French producers including Alain Graillot, Michel Chapoutier, Jean-Louis Chave and Domaine de Pegau. See below for highlights of the online sale, and for the full results click here. Prices include the buyer's premium and VAT. All 750ml bottles unless stated otherwise.
TOP PRICES PAID FOR SA WINES
Sadie Columella 2009 (Red Blend)
R22 278 paid for 6 bottles: R3713 pb
Sadie Columella 2008 (Red Blend)
R18 760 paid for 6 bottles: R3127 pb
Porseleinberg Syrah 2015
R14 070 paid for 6 bottles: R2345 pb
Sadie Soldaat 2015 (Grenache)
R4456 paid for 2 bottles: R2228 pb
Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Syrah 2009
R12 898 paid for 6 bottles: R2150 pb
Hartenberg Gravel Hill 2005, 2006, 2007 (Shiraz)
R11 725 paid for 6 (3×2) bottles: R1954 pb
Sadie Pofadder 2015 (Cinsaut)
R11 139 paid for 6 bottles: R1856 pb
Sadie Soldaat 2012 (Grenache)
R10 553 paid for 6 bottles: R1759 pb
David & Nadia Grenache 2013
R9967 paid for 6 bottles: R1661 pb
Porseleinberg Syrah 2013
R9967 paid for 6 bottles: R1661 pb
Mullineux Granite Syrah 2012
R4925 paid for 3 bottles: R1642 pb
Mullineux Iron Syrah 2012
R4925 paid for 3 bottles: R1642 pb
Stellenzicht Syrah 1994
R9380 paid for 6 bottles: R1563 pb
Rust en Vrede Single Vineyard Syrah 2012
R8794 paid for 6 bottles: R1466 pb
De Trafford CWG Syrah 2009
R7622 paid for 6 bottles: R1270 pb
Sadie Soldaat 2014 (Grenache)
R3752 paid for 3 bottles: R1251 pb
Hartenberg The Stork 2005 (Shiraz)
R7035 paid for 6 bottles: R1172 pb
Luddite Shiraz 2008
R7035 paid for 6 bottles: R1172 pb
De Trafford Syrah ‘393' 2014
R6449 paid for 3×1.5L bottles: R1075 / 750ml
Mullineux Syrah 2012
R6449 paid for 6 bottles: R1075 pb
Hartenberg Gravel Hill 2009 (Shiraz)
R4104 paid for 2×1.5L bottles: R1026 / 750ml
TOP PRICES PAID FOR FRENCH WINES
Rayas Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2005 (Red Blend)
R14 070 paid for 1 bottle
Thierry Alamand Cornas Reynard 2005 (Red Blend)
R21 105 paid for 3 bottles: R7035 pb
Henri Boneau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Marie Beurrier 1998 (Red Blend)
R17 588 paid for 3 bottles: R5863 pb
Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Rouge 2001 (Cinsaut)
R15 243 paid for 3 bottles: R5081 pb
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Vin de Paille 2010 (Marsanne, Straw Wine)
R4690 paid for 2×375ml bottles: R4690 / 750ml
Charvin Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 (Red Blend)
R25 795 paid for 6 bottles: R4299 pb
Paul Avril Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2007 (Red Blend)
R12 898 paid for 3 bottles: R4299 pb
Pierre Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape Mon Aieul 2007 (Red Blend)
R12 898 paid for 3 bottles: R4299 pb
Beaucastel Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 (Red Blend)
R11 725 paid for 3 bottles: R3908 pb
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Blanc de L'Orée 2011 (Marsanne)
R23 450 paid for 6 bottles: R3908 pb
Renee Rostaing Côte Rôtie Côte Blonde 2010 (Red Blend)
R23 450 paid for 6 bottles: R3908 pb
Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2007 (Red Blend)
R11 725 paid for 3 bottles: R3908 pb
Du Pegau Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réservée 2004, 2006, 2007 (Red Blend)
R22 795 paid for 6 (3×2) bottles: R3799 pb
Auguste Clape Cornas Renaissance 2010 (Shiraz)
R3518 paid for 1 bottle
Paul Avril Clos des Papes Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve 2009 (Red Blend)
R10 553 paid for 3 bottles: R3518 pb
Pierre Usseglio Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deux Frères 2007 (Red Blend)
R9380 paid for 3 bottles: R3127 pb
