Sothebys : (English) Sotheby's HK Presents The Burgundy Collection | Sale on 9 June

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Hong Kong | Agnes Yung / Blake Kwok | +852 2822 8140/8143 |agnes.yung@sothebys.com/ blake.kwok@sothebys.com | New York | Alexandra Fizer |Alexandra.Fizer@sothebys.com| London | Matthew Floris | matthew.floris@sothebys.com

SOTHEBY'S HONG KONG PRESENTS

THE BURGUNDY COLLECTION

Featuring the Finest Vintages from the Region

Over 200 lots on offer

9 JUNE 2018 (SATURDAY) | 12:00PM

Sotheby's Hong Kong Gallery

HONG KONG, 24 May, 2018 Sotheby's Hong Kong is delighted to offer THE BURGUNDY COLLECTION on 9 June 2018. This superb collection showcases the most sought-after wines from Burgundy that come with impeccable provenance and storage. Wines on offer include DRC, Armand Rousseau, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair, Comte de George de Vogüé and Leroy. Other highlights include a rare collection of René Engel's Grand Crus from the early 2000s and parcel lots of Joseph Drouhin Chambertin Clos de Bèze 2005. A small selection of the finest white Burgundy from Coche Dury and Raveneau are also available. Majority of the wines are from the finest vintages in 1990s and 2000s, such as 1990, 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2009.

Adam Bilbey, Sotheby's Asia Head of Wine, states, "We are thrilled to present this dream cellar of Burgundy's finest in a city that shows an insatiable thirst for these wonderful wines. Asian buyers claim 58% of Sotheby's worldwide wine sales last year, and we will continue to drive the growth in this thriving market."

Richard Young, Vice President, Senior Specialist of Sotheby's, says, "It is a great privilege to work with the consignor who has an endless pursuit for only the best bottles. The selection of wines in this auction shows a rare discipline, focusing on and following only a few Burgundy Domaines. This is a collection not to be missed by Burgundy lovers, both experienced and those who are beginning their journey."

SALE HIGHLIGHTS

RED BURGUNDY

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

Romanée St. Vivant 1999 (8 bottles), estimate: HK$95,000 - 120,000

Echézeaux 2009 (5 bottles), estimate: HK$48,000 - 70,000

Echézeaux 2002 (12 bottles), estimate: HK$110,000 - 150,000

Richebourg 2009 (5 bottles), estimate: HK$65,000 - 95,000

La Tâche 2009 (3 bottles), estimate: HK$65,000 - 90,000

La Tâche 2004 (6 bottles), estimate: HK$120,000 - 160,000

Richebourg 2005 (3 bottles), estimate: HK$48,000 - 70,000

La Romanée, Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair

Domaine Armand Rousseau

2009 (3 bottles), estimate: HK$60,000 - 95,000

2005 (6 bottles), estimate: HK$170,000 - 260,000

2002 (6 bottles), estimate: HK$120,000 - 200,000

estimate: HK$85,000 - 110,000

Chambertin Clos de Bèze 2005 (12 bottles),

estimate: HK$150,000 - 220,000

Gevrey Chambertin Clos St. Jacques 2005 (12 bottles),

estimate: HK$75,000 - 110,000

René Engel

estimate: HK$70,000 - 100,000

Romanée St Vivant 2006 Domaine Dujac (12 bottles),

estimate: HK$80,000 - 120,000

Romanée St Vivant 2011 Domaine Dujac (6 bottles),

estimate: HK$40,000 - 60,000

estimate: HK$42,000 - 60,000

Grands Echézeaux 2004 (12 bottles),

estimate: HK$40,000 - 55,000

Clos Vougeot 2002 (12 bottles),

estimate: HK$38,000 - 60,000

Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 2005 Joseph Drouhin

(12 bottles), estimate: HK$35,000 - 50,000

WHITE BURGUNDY

J.-F. Coche-Dury

Meursault, Rougeots 1995 (1 bottles), 1997 (2 bottles), 2000 (2 bottles), 2002 (2 bottles)

Estimate: HK$28,000 - 35,000

Meursault, Perrières 1998 (3 bottles)

Estimate: HK$19,000 - 28,000

Puligny Montrachet, Les Enseignères 1995 (1 bottle), 1999 (1 bottle), 2001 (1 bottle), 2002 (1 bottle)

Estimate: HK$13,000 - 19,000

Puligny Montrachet, Les Enseignères 2004 (1 bottle), 2005 (3 bottles) Estimate: HK$13,000 - 19,000

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