SEAN’S LIBRARY
An Archaeology of Pleasures
Driven by his insatiable curiosity, Sean Thackrey built an unparalleled library of ancient texts on winemaking. This was not only a static archive but a source of constant inspiration and guidance, informing his highly individual winemaking practices. Just like his winemaking, the approach was unfined and unfiltered.
As reported in Wine Spectator, Domaine Clarence Dillon, the parent company of several leading Bordeaux estates, including first-growth Château Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, and Château Quintus, purchased Thackrey’s library in 2022. Chairman and CEO Prince Robert de Luxembourg is shown above.
Below are some samplings from Sean’s library, as well as some of his writings.