Christie’s to auction Le Gavroche wine collection following closure

Christie’s has announced an online auction for Le Gavroche’s wine collection, in a sale that will also feature works of art and selected stories objects. 

News of the auction comes as Le Gavroche closed its doors to the public for good on 13 January after 57 years. 

Running from 10 to 24 April, the sale will offer more than 100 lots spanning wine, pictures, drawings, prints, decorative objects, and porcelain and silver from the renowned restaurant. 

Globally recognised as “one of the finest dining institutions”, Le Gavroche was founded in 1967 by the Roux brothers, Albert and Michel Roux Snr, and has been run by Albert’s son, Michel Roux, since 1991. 

Tim Triptree, international director of wine at Christie’s, said: “Since 1967, Le Gavroche has built an envied reputation as one of the world’s finest dining restaurants, as well as for its exceptional and extensive wine list. 

“We’re delighted to be offering a selection from their cellar, the finest France has to offer, including exceptional vintage Champagnes, Finest and Rarest Burgundy, Bordeaux, and Rhône plus outstanding vintage Ports […] truly exceptional wines allied with this exceptional provenance will attract interest from those around the globe looking to acquire a part of the legacy of  Le Gavroche”.

Roux added: “The cellar at Le Gavroche has been lovingly curated over decades, and we are delighted that Christie’s, with its global reputation in art and luxury goods, will be holding the online auction for these wines. 

“The sale will also include artworks and other special items from Le Gavroche that are of significance to the Roux family and familiar to everyone who has eaten at the restaurant since we first opened. Sadly, we are unable to find a home in our other restaurants and businesses for these iconic pieces, but I am pleased to know that our beloved guests will be able to enjoy a part of Le Gavroche in their homes.”