Lafite and Mouton 2005: Mr. Chan's Health-Led Cellar Handover

This anonymised Hong Kong case follows Mr. Chan, a 52-year-old medical-equipment company proprietor, after liver-enzyme and uric-acid warnings led ...

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Three Lafite bottles in purple paper, vintages unknown, and three Mouton 2005 bottles in white paper: verify the two cases separately

1. Parting with a Collection After an Unexpected Health Report

Mr. Chan had worked in Hong Kong's medical-equipment trade for many years. Despite a demanding schedule, he enjoyed selecting a bottle from his temperature-controlled cabinet after work. He particularly liked Bordeaux First Growths and had built a collection through several channels.

Seller Profile and Reason for Sale

Seller: Mr. Chan, 52, proprietor of a medical-equipment company
Reason for Sale: Mr. Chan's detailed annual examination the previous month raised concerns about both his liver-enzyme and uric-acid readings. His doctor instructed him to stop drinking entirely. Although reluctant to part with a cabinet of carefully collected wine, he put his health first and decided to find new owners for the bottles while removing the temptation to drink.

2. Physical Review: Two Carefully Stored Cases

After Mr. Chan contacted Dibao Wine, the team arranged an on-site assessment. He reported that his professional cellar had been held at 12°C and about 70% humidity, protected from light and vibration. Those settings are seller-provided context and do not prove the bottles' full storage history.

Mr. Chan carefully removed two wooden cases described as original wooden cases (OWC). The first held Château Lafite Rothschild in unusually well-preserved packaging.

The source describes intact purple estate wrapping paper bearing a clear Lafite mark. That presentation may support packaging and provenance review, but it does not authenticate the wine or verify OWC status by itself.

Mr. Chan then opened the other case, which contained three bottles identified as Château Mouton Rothschild 2005.

The source calls 2005 an outstanding Bordeaux vintage. The three Mouton bottles were wrapped in white paper bearing the estate crest, and the case showed a clear 2005 brand. A reviewer used a specialist torch to inspect Fill Level, cork presentation and label condition. The source rated the visible preservation highly; external signs do not prove authenticity, storage history or internal condition.

3. Wine Information Recorded in This Case

The following table preserves the bottle and packaging details stated in the source:

Wine	Vintage	Region	Packaging and Visible Condition	Source Dibao Wine Grade
Château Mouton Rothschild	2005	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	3-bottle wooden case described as OWC; intact white estate wrapping; source-recorded Into Neck Fill Level	A+ in the source, subject to full verification
Château Lafite Rothschild	Multiple vintages; the exact years are not supplied	Pauillac, Bordeaux, France	3-bottle wooden case described as OWC; unopened purple estate wrapping; source reports unstained labels	A+ in the source, subject to full verification

Case note: the source called the bottles investment-grade and says Dibao Wine made a competitive case-specific offer that Mr. Chan accepted, with cash or transfer completed at the meeting. This historical outcome is not a grade, price or settlement promise for another collection.

4. Dibao Wine Fine-Wine Buyback FAQ

These answers may help owners preparing a comparable enquiry:

Q1: Can a wine be reviewed if it has no original wooden case (OWC) or its wrapping is damaged?

A: Yes. A verified OWC and intact wrapping can support presentation and sometimes price, but the wine, vintage, Fill Level, closure, provenance and overall condition remain central. A single loose bottle may still be eligible for a bottle-specific quotation; no high price is automatic.

Q2: What are the Dibao Wine review steps, and must I transport the wine myself?

A: Send clear photographs of the front and back labels, Capsule or foil and Fill Level by WhatsApp or WeChat for a preliminary review. If both parties wish to proceed, Dibao Wine may provide an on-site inspection and handover in Hong Kong. Availability, location, fees, custody, privacy, safety and transport arrangements must be agreed before the visit.

Q3: How is a quotation assessed, and can it change?

A: Dibao Wine may use dated international references such as Liv-ex, Hong Kong supply and demand, provenance and the bottle's actual condition. A preliminary range can change after inspection; each adjustment should be explained, and no market reference establishes a particular price.

Q4: Besides Lafite and Mouton, which wines may be reviewed?

A: The source lists the five Bordeaux First Growths—Lafite, Mouton, Margaux, Haut-Brion and Latour—along with Pétrus, Burgundy producers including DRC and Domaine Leroy, and selected Champagne and spirits. Eligibility depends on the exact item and evidence.

5. Contact Dibao Wine About a Private Review

An owner may be considering a sale for health, cellar organisation or another personal reason. Dibao Wine offers bottle-specific review in Hong Kong; inspection, privacy, quotation and transaction terms are confirmed case by case with every term confirmed for the individual case.

Request an initial, non-binding review: