Sothebys : Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Press Release New York For Immediate Release

New York | +1 212 606 7176 | Dan Abernethy | Dan.Abernethy@Sothebys.com |

Château La Mission Haut-Brion

Direct From The Cellars

Brings $1.4 Million

Driven By North & South American Collectors Evening Sale In New York Exceeds

Pre-Sale High Estimate

Charity Offering Of Dinner At Le Clarence Restaurant And Private Visit To Château La Mission Haut-Brion Raises Funds for Getting Out and Staying Out

New York, 19 October 2016: Tonight, at Sotheby's, the Evening Sale of Château La Mission Haut- Brion Direct From The Cellars brought $1,369,345. The sale saw strong prices for vintages spanning nearly a century, with over 70% of lots exceeding their high estimates. There were particularly strong prices for a series of vertical lots, as well as large format bottles from Jeroboams to Salmanazars.

A special offering of dinner at "Le Clarence", the restaurant opened by Domaine Clarence Dillon in Paris, and a private visit and lunch at Château La Mission Haut-Brion, for 6 people, exceeded all

expectations, resulting in a donation of $42,000 for Getting Out and Staying Out - the New York charity that prepares the city's young people for successful reentry after incarceration.

Jamie Ritchie, Worldwide Head of Sotheby's Wine, commented: "North and South American buyers showed their appreciation and enjoyment for the wines from Château La Mission Haut-Brion by showing-up in force. Their aggressive bidding saw them acquire 90% of the sale, over 70% of which exceeded the high estimate, with collectors from the United States, Canada, Brazil and Mexico buying 9 of the top 10 lots. The strong result of this special single-owner evening sale is recognition of the reputation of La Mission Haut-Brion and the quality of its wines."

Prince Robert of Luxembourg, President and CEO Domaine Clarence Dillon, commented: "We are thrilled to have raised a terrific amount of funds for such a great cause, Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO). This New York charity does a wonderful job with the city's young people. They successfully and significantly reduce recidivism by preparing men for life after incarceration or by intervening early with young individuals in the criminal justice system.

La Mission Haut-Brion has always enjoyed a very special following here in the United States. With this resounding success tonight, it further cements this estate's status and reputation as 'the sixth First Growth'."

100-Point Vertical, 1955-2010 (12 BT) Sold for: $46,550 ($18,000 - $28,000)

HIGHLIGHTS

1961 La Mission Haut-Brion (3 BT)

Sold for: $31,850 aggregate ($12,000 - $16,000)

1945 La Mission Haut-Brion (1 BT)

Sold for: $13,475 aggregate ($4,500 - $6,500)

1982 La Mission Haut-Brion (1 Double Magnum) Sold for: $11,025 ($4,000 - $6,000)

Dinner at Le Clarence in Paris and a Private Visit and Lunch at Château La Mission Haut- Brion to Benefit Getting Out and Staying Out (GOSO)

Sold for: $51,450 (starting bid: $10,000)

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*Estimates do not include buyer's premium and prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer's premium.