Last of the Jayer wine to go on sale in Geneva

A picture taken on April 27, 2018 in Geneva shows magnums (1.5 litre bottle) of Vosne-Romanee 1er cru Cros Parantoux wine by late famous French winemaker Henri Jayer. The final bottles of late legendary winemaker Henri Jayers Burgundies -- including some of the worlds most expensive wines -- will go on auction in Geneva next month and could rake in up to $13 million. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP

The last batch of late legendary winemaker Henri Jayer's Burgundies -- which include some of the world's most expensive wines -- will go on auction in Geneva next month and could rake in up to $13 million.

In all, 1,064 bottles will go under the hammer at the Baghera Wines auction, which will take place at a gourmet restaurant in Geneva. They include Cros-Parantoux Vosne-Romanee Premier Cru, which ranks among the world's priciest wines.

The 855 standard bottles and 209 magnums, dating from between 1970 and 2001, are from the personal wine cellar of the man broadly considered the king of the Pinot Noir.

The daughters will be present at the June 17 auction to watch the dispersion of their inheritance.
A picture taken on April 27, 2018 in Geneva shows magnums (1.5 litre bottle) of Vosne-Romanee 1er cru Cros Parantoux wine by late famous French winemaker Henri Jayer. The final bottles of late legendary winemaker Henri Jayers Burgundies -- including some of the worlds most expensive wines -- will go on auction in Geneva next month and could rake in up to $13 million. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP