Sell La Tache 1942 Rare Burgundy Wine

In the world of high-end fine wines, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) undoubtedly reigns supreme, and its Monopole vineyard, La Tâche, is an exceptionally rare and coveted wine sought after by countless collectors.

This time, Dibao Wine is highly honored to have facilitated a significant fine wine consignment. Without further ado, let us share with you the true story of this transaction involving six exquisite bottles of La Tâche with Mr. Chan, a collector from Mid-Levels.

Seller Profile and Reason for Selling

• Seller: Mr. Chan (Senior finance professional in Central)
• Collection Experience: Over 15 years
• Reason for Selling: In recent years, Mr. Chan's collecting preferences have shifted. He gradually moved from his initial passion for French Burgundy red wines to becoming fascinated by premium single malt whiskies. He felt that keeping these exceptional La Tâche bottles in his wine cabinet, merely to "look at" them without the opportunity to open and drink them, was a bit of a waste. Furthermore, he wished to reallocate his assets, so he decided to part with them, converting them into cash to invest in his new whisky collection.

Transaction Story: A Cross-Century DRC Feast

Last Wednesday afternoon, Dibao Wine's WhatsApp received a message. Mr. Chan sent several photos, indicating he had a batch of Burgundy wines he wished to sell. When I opened the photos, my eyes lit up – neatly arranged were six bottles of DRC La Tâche!

In addition to the excellent vintages of 2016, 2005, and the millennium vintages of 2000 and the classic 1990 and 2003, what shocked me most was the 1942 La Tâche bottle in the middle. 1942 was during World War II, with extremely limited production. For a bottle from that year to survive until today in such good condition is truly a museum-grade treasure.

We immediately discussed a preliminary valuation with Mr. Chan and scheduled an on-site visit to his private cellar in Mid-Levels the next day for inspection.

Upon arriving at Mr. Chan's professional cellar, we conducted a rigorous appraisal. For high-end fine wine consignment, every detail determines its value:

1. Labels & Capsules: Although the label of the 1942 bottle was yellowed with age, the text was still clearly legible; the labels and Monopole neck labels of the other vintages were beautifully preserved, with no significant damage or mold.
2. Ullage: For old wines, the ullage is critical. Mr. Chan's cellar consistently maintained perfect temperature and humidity, so even for older vintages like 1990 and 1942, the ullage remained at a very healthy standard, proving excellent control over cork micro-oxidation.
3. Color: Upon inspection with a strong flashlight, the wine was clear with no obvious cloudiness, displaying the charming color expected of Burgundy Pinot Noir.

After a detailed assessment, we confirmed that this batch of wines had a clear provenance and was exceptionally well-preserved. Considering the rarity of the 1942 vintage and the market popularity of the other vintages, Dibao Wine offered a highly competitive buyback price, closely aligned with international auction house rates.

Seeing our professional inspection and straightforward, transparent quotation, and saving on transaction fees, Mr. Chan agreed without hesitation. We immediately transferred the payment via bank transfer on the spot, exchanging money for wine. The entire process was completed smoothly in less than half an hour. Mr. Chan even laughed and said that if he had any old whiskies to sell in the future, he would definitely come to Dibao Wine again.

What We Acquired

To apply the Romanée-Conti judgment from "[Dibao Wine Consignment Case Study] Mid-Levels Collector Shifts Preferences, Parts with Six Top Burgundy La Tâch..." to your actual wine collection, you can organize photos of the vintage, quantity, fill level, and label, then inquire about a preliminary valuation via WhatsApp 96737259.