Dibao Wine Case: DRC La Tâche 1999 in a Mid-Levels Cellar

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) is one of Burgundy's best-known estates, and La Tâche is one of its sought-after monopole grands crus.

This case describes the source's account of a 1999 DRC La Tâche collection reviewed in Hong Kong's Mid-Levels before its owner moved overseas.

Initial Contact from a Mid-Levels Collector

Mr. Tsang, a pseudonymous 58-year-old retired professional and experienced collector, contacted Dibao Wine by WhatsApp from his Mid-Levels home. Because the source gives conflicting occupations, this account describes him neutrally rather than choosing one.

Seller Profile and Reason for Sale

• Seller: Mr. Tsang, 58, a retired professional and experienced wine collector
• Reason for sale: The source says Mr. Tsang and his wife planned to move overseas for retirement. Limited cellar space in the new home, transport risk and taxes led him to reduce a long-held cellar and offer selected Burgundy wines to other collectors.

On-Site Review: Bottle-Specific Evidence

At the agreed time, the source says the appraisal team visited Mr. Tsang's temperature- and humidity-controlled cellar, where the wines were arranged in orderly rows.

The principal wine offered in this case was DRC La Tâche 1999.

The source says Mr. Tsang had wrapped bottles in cling film to protect labels from Hong Kong humidity. Because wrapping can also trap moisture, the film was partly removed so the label, capsule, fill and signs of seepage could be checked directly.

1. Label condition: The source describes clear printing and a clean label; the 1999 vintage and bottle numbers including No. 18565 and No. 08462 were visible.
2. Fill Level (Ullage): The source reports a high fill after more than 20 years. This is favourable visible evidence, but it does not by itself prove cork integrity or wine condition.
3. Capsule and cork: The source reports an intact foil capsule and no visible seepage.

Together, these were case-specific condition observations requiring physical verification.

Wine Details

The source records the following identity and condition details for the wines in this case:

Inspection and Transaction Described in the Source

After the bottle review, Dibao Wine discussed the source-period market context for 1999 La Tâche and made an offer. No amount is disclosed, so the case does not establish a current or market-wide price.

The source quotes Mr. Tsang as saying he had compared several buyers and valued the team's careful inspection and transparent explanation. This testimonial is case-specific.

The source says the parties agreed terms, payment was made by bank transfer and temperature-controlled transport was arranged. Timing, payment and logistics for another collection must be confirmed separately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following answers explain general review factors without promising acceptance, price or service availability.

Q1: Which wines may attract secondary-market interest? A: Leading Bordeaux estates, including Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Mouton Rothschild; leading Burgundy producers including DRC and Leroy; prestige Champagne such as Dom Pérignon; and selected spirits may have established secondary markets. Producer, wine, vintage, format, condition, provenance and current demand all affect whether a transaction is possible and at what price.

Q2: Does wrapping a bottle in cling film affect a review? A: Cling film is not an automatic advantage. It may protect a label from handling, but it can trap moisture and cause damage if applied or stored poorly. The film should be removed carefully enough to inspect the label and bottle directly.

Q3: Why does ullage matter? A: A low fill can indicate cork shrinkage, oxygen exposure or seepage and can reduce confidence in condition and value; high fill alone still does not prove sound wine.

Q4: How can I request a review? A: Send clear photographs of the front and back labels, capsule, fill level, bottle base and any packaging or records by WhatsApp or WeChat. Any home visit, inspection, payment method, timing, fees and handover arrangement must be confirmed for the collection.

Request a Bottle-Specific Review

If you are reorganising a cellar, considering a sale or moving home, Dibao Wine can review selected bottles using their identity, condition, provenance and current market evidence. No price, privacy outcome or transaction is assured before terms are agreed.

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