Vintage Empty 1947 Chambertin Wine Bottle Heublein Rare Wine Auction Provenance

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Important Authenticity Disclaimer: This is an empty, secondary-market display piece.The presence of the "Heublein Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines" … Read more Important Authenticity Disclaimer: This is an empty, secondary-market display piece.The presence of the "Heublein Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines" sticker confirms that this bottle was curated for and sold at one of these prestigious mid-to-late 20th-century American wine auctions. It serves as a decorative historic artifact and does not contain the original wine.



Presenting a highly collectible, empty vintage wine bottle from the storied 1947 vintage of Chambertin, Gevrey-Chambertin. This bottle is a significant piece of wine history, featuring its original labels and authentic provenance markers from the famous "Heublein Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines." The deep olive-hued glass features a classic high-kick punt base typical of French viticulture. With its weathered paper labels and historic auction pedigree, this bottle acts as an evocative display piece, perfect for an enthusiast's study, a high-end bar cart, or a professional wine cellar installation.

Age: Bottle dates to the mid-20th century (vintage 1947; auction provenance mid-to-late 20th century).

Material: Heavy, dark olive "black" glass with original paper labels and foil capsule remnants.

Details: Includes "Heublein Premiere National Auction" label, "Chambertain" main label, and vintage hand-written marking on the auction strip.

Reference
Book Title:The Heublein Premiere National Auction of Rare Wines*
Author: Heublein, Inc.
Context: This volume serves as the primary historical index for cellars released through the Heublein auctions, documenting the distribution of rare vintage releases during the mid-20th century.

Curator's Note:
This vessel is a tangible artifact from the golden age of American wine auctions. Featuring the coveted label of a 1947 Chambertin—a legendary vintage in Burgundy—this piece carries profound historical weight. The "Heublein Premiere National Auction" labels provide verified, high-society provenance that resonates with sophisticated collectors. For the interior designer, this bottle is an ideal styling element to anchor a masculine library, a high-end bar setup, or a collector’s tasting room, offering both sculptural form and an intellectual connection to the history of fine wine. See less