Acker Merrall & Condit to offer Exceptional Burgundy and Bordeaux wines in Fine and Rare Wine Auction in September

Acker Merrall & Condit to offer Exceptional Burgundy and Bordeaux wines in Fine and Rare Wine Auction in September

~A Superlot of Twelve Cases of 1990-2001 DRC Assortments~

~An Impressive Collection of the Best Bordeaux of the Past 25 Years~

~1945 and 1959 Château Latour in Original Wooden Cases~

 Hong Kong - Acker Merrall & Condit is pleased to announce its third wine auction this year in Hong Kong, to take place on 19 September 2009 at the Island Shangri-La Hotel. 

The 1,200-lot sale will feature over 8,300 bottles of some of the world’s greatest wines and champagnes, expected to realize in excess of HK$40 million (US$5 million).  It features three private collections including the largest selection of highly sought-after Burgundy from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti ever to appear at auction in Asia, the best Bordeaux from the past 25 years, and ancient French treasures featuring 1945 and 1959 Château Latour in original wooden cases (OWC).

 John Kapon, Acker Merrall & Condit’s President and Auction Director, said: “After a highly successful sale season in the Spring, we are delighted to present a most exciting selection of wines of the highest quality in September.  The sale will provide a unique opportunity for connoisseurs to acquire the some of the finest and rarest wines from the most pristine collections, all with impeccable provenance.”

“Hong Kong has firmly established itself as the leader in wine auctions in Asia over the past year.  As America’s oldest fine wine merchant and the world’s leading wine auction house, we are committed to further strengthening Hong Kong’s position as the wine capital of Asia,” Mr. Kapon remarked.

Clients can view images and download the auction catalogue at www.ackerasia.com, as well as being able to register, search and bid online.  A real-time bidding service will be offered at the auction and wine lovers from around the world may bid live over the Internet simply by registering at bidlive@ackerwines.com.

A Superlot of Twelve Cases of DRC Assortments of 12 Consecutive Vintages

Leading the sale is a superlot of 12 consecutive vintages (1990-2001) of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortments, including the 2001 vintage which is last vintage that the Domaine ever made in 12-bottle assortments, making this lot all the more collectible(estimate:HK$2,000,000-2,400,000/US$240,000-350,000) (illustrated left). 

The sale also features a number of rare large format DRC offerings, including a Jeroboam of 1985 Romanée-Conti (estimate: HK$240,000-320,000/US$30,000-40,000) and two magnums of 1971 Romanée-Conti (each estimated at HK$144,000-200,000/US$18,000-24,000)

An Extraordinary Private Collection of Burgundy and Bordeaux

The sale will present a spectacular collection of Burgundy and Bordeaux valued at over HK$7 million (US$ 1 million) from a passionate collector who has built one of the largest collections in the world over the past decade. 

The collection features a remarkable offering from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including a case of 1990 La Tâche in banded, original wooden case (estimate: HK$320,000- 400,000 / US$40,000-50,000). 3 magnums of 2005 Romanée-Conti is a further highlight (estimate: HK$480,000-640,000/US$60,000-80,000) (illustrated right). 

It also includes a wide range of blue-chip Bordeaux showcasing an extensive selection of Château Lafleur and Château Pétrus.   Highlights include 12 bottles of 1989 Château Lafleur in original case (estimate: HK$80,000-120,000/US$10,000-15,000) and 12 bottles of 1989 Château Pétrus (estimate: HK$ 200,000-280,000/US$26,000-35,000).

Also on offer are some of the top Champagnes of recent years: 6 bottles of Krug Vintage Champagne 1996 Clos du Mesnil (estimate: HK$38,000-60,000/US$4,800-7,500), and 6 magnums of Louis Roederer Cristal Rose Vintage Champagne 1988 (estimate: HK$48,000-64,000/ US$6,000-8,000).

A Massive Collection of the Best Bordeaux of the Past 25 Years

A superb and massive collection of over 140 lots of the best Bordeaux of the past 25 years, offering an extraordinary opportunity to acquire some of the best Bordeaux of our lifetime. 

Highlights from this collection are 12 bottles of 1998 Château Pétrus in their original wooden case (estimate: HK$200,000-220,000/US$22,000-28,000) (illustrated left), 6 bottles of 1961 Château La Mission Haut Brion in outstanding color and condition (estimate:  HK$104,000-128,000/US$13,000-16,000), and 12 bottles of 1986 Château Lafite Rothschild in their original wooden case (estimate: HK$72,000-96,000/ US$9,000-12,000).

The significant large format offerings include 3 magnums of 2000 Château Ausone in their original wooden case (estimate: HK$104,000-128,000/US$13,000-16,000) and 3 double magnums of 2005 Château Margaux, also in original wooden case (estimate: HK$72,000-96,000/ US$9,000-12,000).

An Exceptional Collection of Ancient French Treasures

Of particular note is an exceptional collection of ancient French treasures, which has never before left France until being offered for auction in Hong Kong. All the wines are carefully stored and transported from Europe especially for this sale.  Among the true rarities are 12 bottles of 1945 Château Latour in their original wooden case (estimate: HK$200,000-280,000/US$26,000-35,000) (illustrated right), and 12 bottles of 1959 Château Latour, also owc (estimate: HK$240,000-320,000).