[Dibao Resale Case] A Collector Reduces a Five-First-Growth Cellar (2000/2005)

Every cellar has a distinctive story. A wine collection can reflect both resources and the development of personal taste. This Dibao case concerns a collector who reduced his cellar after moving from Bordeaux toward Burgundy, releasing five representative First Growths from 2000 and 2005.

Collector Background and Reason for Selling

Seller Information:

• Name: Mr Chan
• Occupation: A senior executive at a financial institution in Central
• Wine-collecting experience: More than 15 years

Mr Chan is an experienced wine enthusiast who had long favoured the firm tannins and layered character of Left Bank Bordeaux. In recent years, his palate shifted toward the finesse of Burgundy Pinot Noir.

Reason for sale: Space in Mr Chan's professional Repulse Bay cellar was limited as he added Burgundy from estates such as DRC and Leroy He therefore decided to reduce the cellar and release Bordeaux bottles that the source describes as mature and carefully stored.

Mr Chan compared a direct sale with the time, procedures and commission structure of an auction consignment. After a referral, he contacted Dibao; the later case terms were specific to this transaction.

Pre-Appraisal Preparation

After Mr Chan contacted Dibao on WhatsApp, the source records that appraiser Sam visited the cellar. It was maintained at 13°C and 70% humidity, conditions relevant to the provenance review.

The five bottles represented Bordeaux First Growths from 2000 and 2005, two highly regarded vintages in the source narrative.

Wine and Condition Record:

Sam reviewed each cork and capsule for movement, the wine colour, fill level and label condition. The source case records no visible moisture damage or scratches. Dibao and Mr Chan then agreed private acquisition and settlement terms; the completed result is not a future price or timing commitment.

Common Questions About the Dibao Process (FAQ)

The following questions explain how a bottle-specific review differs from a standing service promise:

Q1: How does a direct sale differ from auction consignment? A: The source cites an auction process lasting several months and Buyer's/Seller's Premium charges of 15%-25%. Actual auction terms vary. A direct Dibao transaction instead proceeds only after inspection and agreement on appraisal, commission treatment and settlement arrangements. These are all confirmed for the individual case.

Q2: What evidence informs a wine resale quote? A: A review can use dated market evidence such as available Liv-ex data, together with vintage, format, fill level, label, capsule, storage and provenance. No single data source establishes a bottle-specific result.

Q3: Can an inspection be arranged outside Hong Kong Island? A: Location, bottle count, availability, inspection and handover arrangements are confirmed case by case for Hong Kong Island, Kowloon or the New Territories.

Q4: How can I get an initial quote? A: Send clear front-label, back-label, capsule and fill-level photographs by WhatsApp. The team can review the evidence and discuss a preliminary, non-binding indication; response time varies.

Is It Time to Reassess Your Cellar?

Whether tastes have changed, space is limited or a collector is considering the sale of earlier purchases, Dibao can review the bottles, evidence and current market context. Every result depends on inspection and agreed terms.

Contact Dibao to Request a Current Review

• WeChat (Weixin): Sam96737259

Fine-wine prices move with the market, so any decision should use current evidence rather than a standing price claim.

To apply this Five First Growths case to an actual collection, prepare the vintages, bottle count, fill levels and clear label photographs, then use WhatsApp 96737259 to request an initial valuation.