21. 21 Liters of VGS for 21 Years of Giving
2026 Honorary Vintner Jean-Noël Fourmeaux and the team at VGS Chateau Potelle have generously assembled a one-of-a-kind collection of beautifully etched and hand-painted bottles that will be the perfect addition to any wine lover’s cellar. Created exclusively to honor the 21st Anniversary of the Destin Charity Wine Auction, this is not simply an auction lot; it is a legacy offering that will never be repeated. This six-bottle piano set of 2018 Pièce de Résistance Cabernet Sauvignon ranges from 375mL all the way up to a rare 9L and is the only collection of its kind.
Handcrafted to commemorate 43 years of VGS Chateau Potelle, each bottle has been individually hand-etched and painted, forming a single cohesive artistic installation that tells the story of the estate itself. This is the only complete 21-liter VGS “piano” in existence.
It cannot be re-ordered. It will never be recreated. Displayed together, this collection becomes a museum-worthy centerpiece, a true statement piece for the world’s most serious collectors.
VGS lives by one motto: “Perfection without Pretention” and over the last 40 years, VGS has built a solid reputation for its commitment to quality. “Making mainstream wines has never been my calling” says Jean-Noel. Selling exclusively and directly to private clients, they have garnered the trust of an outstanding clientele.
VGS keeps it simple. “Good things speak for themselves”. These are not just bottles of wine. They are an event. Born from the volcanic soils and sun-drenched slopes of Mount Veeder, this monumental cuvée embodies precision, patience, and audacity. The wine unfolds with surreal poise: cassis and black cherry glide into graphite, violet, and crushed stone, while hints of dark cocoa, leather and cedar linger like a final note in a grand symphony.
Time moves differently here. Decades of aging potential are held in quiet suspension, allowing the wine to evolve with aristocratic grace. The scale is breathtaking, yet the expression remains refined — power wrapped in silence.
Encased in bespoke etched and hand-painted glass and presented with ceremonial elegance, the 21-liter Pièce de Résistance transforms any gathering into theater. It is not poured; it is unveiled.
Every detail breathes craftsmanship. Every sip feels like heritage.
This singular Napa Valley masterpiece is not chasing trends — it revives reverence, proving that true luxury does not shout. It whispers, with timeless confidence.
The next time you visit Napa Valley, Team VGS invites you to join them for a Lunch Above the Clouds – an intimate table set in the vineyards that gave life to this singular wine.
This Lot Includes:
9L etched 2018 VGS Chateau Potelle ‘Pièce de Résistance’ Cabernet Sauvignon
6L etched 2018 VGS Chateau Potelle ‘Pièce de Résistance’ Cabernet Sauvignon
3L etched 2018 VGS Chateau Potelle ‘Pièce de Résistance’ Cabernet Sauvignon
1.5L etched 2018 VGS Chateau Potelle ‘Pièce de Résistance’ Cabernet Sauvignon
750mL etched 2018 VGS Chateau Potelle ‘Pièce de Résistance’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Two (2) 375mL bottles of etched 2018 VGS Chateau Potelle ‘Pièce de Résistance’ Cabernet Sauvignon
Lunch Above the Clouds tasting experience at VGS Chateau Potelle
Donated by: VGS Chateau Potelle