A Six-Bottle Burgundy Handover: 2013 Domaine Leroy Chambertin and 2003 DRC Montrachet

The supplied source begins mid-sentence, saying that a cellar 'holds countless precious wines.' Its narrator, presented as a Dibao Wine appraiser, introduces a Burgundy case involving Domaine Leroy and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC).

Background to the consignment

Seller profile: Dr Chen, a pseudonym, is described as a semi-retired specialist in his 60s at a private Hong Kong hospital, with nearly thirty years of tasting and collecting experience. Reason for sale: The source says Dr Chen had rented three professional cellars in Wong Chuk Hang. As managing inventories and renewals became more burdensome, he decided to give up one cellar and transfer the rare wines stored there, simplifying his collection without leaving wine altogether.

At the cellar: reviewing the six bottles

The source places the visit on an early-spring afternoon at Dr Chen's temperature-controlled cellar in Wong Chuk Hang. The humidity and temperature appeared stable, but a visit alone cannot prove the entire storage history. Dr Chen removed the proposed bottles from a wooden case.

The narrator describes the six-bottle parcel as exceptional.

The first three bottles were 2013 Domaine Leroy Chambertin Grand Cru. Their red wax appeared intact. The source links Lalou Bize-Leroy with biodynamic farming and describes the low-yield 2013 Chambertin bottles as having clean labels and a Fill Level close to the cork, observations consistent with good storage but not proof of its complete history.

The other three bottles were 2003 DRC Montrachet Grand Cru. The source calls Montrachet very rare, with annual production of only a few thousand bottles, and describes 2003 as an exceptionally hot Burgundy vintage producing a rich, full style. Label numbers including No. 00191 and 00192 were checked. The wine appeared golden, the capsules tight and the labels clear; colour alone cannot rule out oxidation.

Condition review and agreed handover

The source presents Dibao Wine's principle as respecting each bottle and assessing it on evidence.

The narrator says the capsule, label, fill, transmitted light and back-label provenance were inspected. The source also says the bottles had not experienced transport shocks or temperature changes and calls their condition 'mint'; those claims are retained as source statements rather than independently proven history.

According to the source, Dr Chen accepted an offer after the review, addressed the appraiser as Sam, and the parties used a bank transfer before a temperature-controlled vehicle collected the parcel. The quoted praise and transaction terms describe this source case only.

Wine and condition record

The source summarises the parcel as follows:

Common questions

The source answers several questions for owners considering a transfer:

Q1: How can I know how much my red wine/white wine is currently worth? A1: Send photographs of the front and back labels, capsule or wax and the full bottle showing the fill by WhatsApp or WeChat. The team can then conduct an initial review; response time and service terms are agreed separately.

Q2: What is Dibao Wine's process, and must I transport the bottles myself? A2: After a preliminary discussion, an appraiser may visit the home or nominated cellar. If the bottles and terms are accepted, the parties agree the handover and whether payment uses cash, FPS or bank transfer. Availability, cost and timing are not fixed by this article.

Q3: Which wines other than Domaine Leroy and DRC may be reviewed? A3: The source lists the Bordeaux First Growths (Lafite, Latour, Margaux, Haut-Brion, Mouton), Pétrus (Petrus), Le Pin (Le Pin), leading Burgundy producers including Roumier, Rousseau and Liger-Belair, plus Champagne, whisky including Macallan and Karuizawa, and Cognac. Acceptance depends on the exact item and condition.

Q4: If my wine label is slightly damaged or the fill level has slightly decreased, can it still be resold? A4: Light label wear or natural fill loss does not automatically prevent a review. The actual condition is assessed as a whole; better condition can support demand but does not ensure a higher offer.

Conclusion: documenting a Burgundy handover

The source presents the transaction as a way for Dr Chen to simplify cellar management and find another collector for the wines. Dibao Wine can review comparable bottles using condition, provenance and dated market evidence; no fixed speed, price or outcome is promised.

Contact Dibao Wine for an initial review:

• WhatsApp: 96737259
• Tel: 852 96737259
• WeChat: Sam96737259

Market prices change with supply and demand. Any indication depends on the final bottle review and its date.