Four 1980s Bordeaux Bottles: Mr. Lee's Mid-Levels Case Note

Why the Collector Chose to Transfer Four 1980s Bordeaux Bottles

On Wednesday afternoon, Dibao Wine received a WhatsApp enquiry from Mr. Lee, who lived in Hong Kong's Mid-Levels.

Seller Profile:

• Name: Mr. Lee
• Occupation: Senior corporate-management consultant
• Reason for Selling: Mr. Lee had a large temperature-controlled wine cabinet but noticed occasional humidity fluctuations. Concerned about four 1980s Bordeaux bottles, he chose to sell them rather than leave them in an environment he no longer trusted. Humidity variation can affect labels and closures, but the source does not prove that these bottles had been damaged.

After confirming the bottle list, the parties arranged a physical review for the following day.

At Mr. Lee's residence, the team recorded four Bordeaux bottles shown in the source photographs: Château Margaux 1985, Château Lafite Rothschild 1985, Pétrus 1986 and Pétrus 1989.

Bottle List and Physical Review

For older Bordeaux, Fill Level, label condition and capsule condition are useful external indicators. Mr. Lee's bottles had no original wooden cases. The source describes their overall presentation as good, but this does not prove authenticity, storage history or internal condition.

The following source table records bottle identity, vintage, appellation, visible condition and the corresponding image file:

The team compared expected security details and viewed the wine under light before using dated market references for a quotation. These checks can reveal concerns but do not authenticate a bottle or diagnose its contents on their own. Mr. Lee accepted the case-specific offer.

After confirming the agreed payment, Mr. Lee said the inspection had been clearly explained and that he was comfortable with the handover. His comment records this transaction only.

Older Bordeaux FAQ

The source raises the following practical questions for owners of comparable bottles:

Q1: Can a fine wine be reviewed without its original wooden case (OWC)?

A1: Yes. OWC can support provenance and presentation, but single bottles may also be assessed. Vintage, fill, label, capsule, provenance and physical inspection all matter; no feature establishes authenticity by itself.

Q2: How does Dibao Wine assess a bottle quotation?

A2: The review uses three broad evidence groups:

1. Dated market references: comparable transactions and executable demand available at the time of review.
2. Bottle-condition indicators: Fill Level, colour visible through the glass, seepage and possible oxidation warning signs, none of which diagnoses the contents alone.
3. External presentation: label legibility and wear, capsule integrity, format and packaging.

Q3: What is the review process, and how can payment be arranged?

A3: Send clear WhatsApp photographs of the front and back labels, Fill Level, capsule and bottle base. The source uses a 15 min initial-review reference. Any appointment, inspection, quotation and timing depend on availability and verification. After agreement, a Hong Kong handover may be arranged. Payment may be made in cash or by FPS after bottle verification and mutual agreement; the method, clearance and handover sequence should be confirmed for the transaction.

Contact Dibao Wine About a Bottle Review

Owners of fine wine, whisky or brandy who are concerned about storage can request an initial review. A quotation should be transparent about its dated references, bottle evidence and remaining uncertainty.

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