Dibao Wine Case: Mr. Hung's Mid-Levels Château Ausone Collection

Fine-wine collections often change as their owners' lives change. This case follows a Mid-Levels collector who chose to reduce a Château Ausone collection while reorganising his home and lifestyle.

Seller Profile

• Seller: Mr. Hung, 55, owner of a pharmacy chain
• Reason for sale: Lifestyle change and reorganisation of the home

The source says the collector had built a private temperature-controlled cellar focused on leading Right Bank Bordeaux estates. Following medical advice, he decided to reduce his alcohol intake. He also planned to divide the cellar and convert part of it into a dedicated tea room, so he chose to reduce the wine inventory and pass selected bottles to other collectors.

The collector found Dibao Wine through an online search and made contact by WeChat, according to the source.

On-Site Bottle Review

After an initial discussion and confirmation of the wine list, the source says Dibao Wine's appraisal team visited the collector's home. The collection centred on Château Ausone, a low-production Saint-Émilion estate.

The source reports that the wines had remained in a temperature- and humidity-controlled cellar since purchase. The review considered each bottle separately rather than treating storage equipment as proof of condition.

Collection Overview

The source lists the following estate, vintages and condition details for this case:

Transaction Described in the Source

After inspecting identity and condition, Dibao Wine considered dated international references, including Liv-ex, and local Hong Kong demand before making an offer. The source does not disclose the amount, so the case does not establish a market-wide price.

The source says the collector accepted the offer, payment was made by bank transfer at the handover and the bottles were transported to Dibao Wine's cellar. That case-specific sequence does not promise the same timing, payment method or logistics for another collection.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following answers explain the source's bottle-review process without promising acceptance, price or availability.

1. What informs a fine-wine buyback price? A review may consider: 1. the producer, vintage and dated international and Hong Kong market references; 2. physical condition, including fill level, label, capsule, cork and seepage; and 3. provenance evidence such as an original wooden case or purchase record. A reference is not an offer until the exact bottles and terms are agreed.

2. Can a bottle without its original wooden case or with light label damage still be reviewed? Yes, it may still be considered. Missing packaging or label damage can affect collectability, but fill level, seal, storage history, authenticity, provenance and current demand also matter. Acceptance and price remain bottle-specific.

3. Is home collection available throughout Hong Kong? A home review or handover may be available for a qualifying collection, depending on location, quantity, schedule and the wines involved. Coverage, fees, privacy and transport arrangements must be confirmed for the specific case.

4. When is payment made after terms are agreed? Payment method and timing are agreed after bottle verification and acceptance of the offer. Cash, FPS or bank transfer may be considered, but no immediate or fixed-time settlement is promised.

Owners of selected fine wines or spirits can request an initial review by sending the exact producer, vintage, format, quantity and clear bottle photographs. Any transaction remains subject to verification and agreement.

To apply the Château Ausone condition and provenance factors in this case to a collection, prepare the vintages, bottle count, formats, fill levels and clear label photographs, then contact WhatsApp 96737259 for an initial, non-binding review.

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