Dibao Case Study: OWC Château Angélus 2012 and 2014

Every day brings another arrival or departure in Central. For a wine collector, each bottle in the cellar can hold a period of life and its memories. This Dibao case study records one Central handover involving mature Bordeaux: a transaction shaped by condition, provenance and the wish to pass the wines to another owner.

The Seller: A Central Finance Executive Reduces His Cellar

On Tuesday afternoon the previous week, Dibao received a set of WhatsApp photographs from Mr Chan, an anonymous seller in Central. The source describes him as a senior investment-banking executive whose principal hobby was collecting Bordeaux estate wine.

Reason for selling: An internal transfer meant that Mr Chan and his family were preparing to move to London. With several hundred bottles in the home cellar, he was concerned about the risks of long-distance transport and the smaller cellar in the new residence. He therefore chose to release part of the collection, beginning with bottles he regarded as being in the strongest condition.

'I have kept these wines carefully in a temperature-controlled cabinet. The case of 2012 Angélus is especially meaningful. I hope Dibao can place it with someone who understands it,' Mr Chan said by telephone, sounding reluctant to part with an old companion.

Inspection: Opening the Cases and Reviewing the Bottles

The team arranged an appointment at Mr Chan's Mid-Levels apartment. When he opened the protective corrugated carton shown in image 5, the original wooden case (OWC) inside appeared almost new. The case narrative describes the batch as exceptionally well preserved; the subsequent assessment still considered each physical feature rather than relying on the packaging alone.

The collection centred on two batches from Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux: Château Angélus.

Collection Details

The table records the wines, vintages, classification, packaging and quantities described in the case:

Note: the case record says Dibao inspected all bottles and found strong ullage, no seepage and well-preserved wooden cases.

Agreement and Collection

After inspection, the team considered current international market evidence, the scarcity of the wines—particularly the 2012 presentation—and their stated condition. Dibao made a quotation that Mr Chan accepted, and the team arranged transport to its cellar. The narrative does not disclose the price, so it should not be used as a numeric comparable for another collection.

For the seller, the handover gave the bottles another chapter rather than reducing the decision to a simple purchase and sale.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The case raises several practical questions for owners considering a wine sale:

Q1. Will Dibao assess a bottle without its original wooden case (OWC) or wrapping paper?

A: Yes. An original case and wrapping paper can support presentation and provenance, but loose bottles can still be assessed. The quotation depends on the wine, vintage, label, fill level, capsule, storage and available provenance; no high-price result is automatic.

Q2. How does Dibao assess a wine such as Château Angélus?

A: The source identifies four principal factors:

Q3. Is an in-home assessment and collection appointment available for a large or valuable cellar? A: Subject to the collection and location, appointments can be arranged across Hong Kong, including Central, Mid-Levels and the Southern District. Owners can first send photographs; inspection, collection and available settlement methods are then agreed for the individual case.

Contact Dibao for a Fine-Wine Valuation Enquiry

Owners may reduce a cellar because of a move, migration, changing collecting interests or a wish to release unused bottles. Dibao provides a direct assessment route in Hong Kong; suitability and terms are confirmed for each collection. The source lists online photo review, appointment-based collection and cash or bank-transfer settlement after inspection and agreement. Timing and availability are collection-specific.

Helping a carefully stored wine find its next appreciative owner.

For a preliminary enquiry, send clear photographs and contact details:

• Telephone: 852 96737259
• WeChat: Sam96737259

Dibao — assessing fine wine with care and market evidence.

To apply the Angélus checks from the source's truncated 'Chat...' case title to an actual collection, record the vintage, bottle count, fill level and label condition, then use WhatsApp 96737259 to request a preliminary valuation.