A Hong Kong Collector Releases Château Mouton Rothschild 1990-1993
This Hong Kong case concerns four Château Mouton Rothschild bottles from 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993. It records Mr Chan's reason for selling, the vi...
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In its account of day-to-day work, Dibao Wine says each bottle can carry traces of a collector's care. This recent resale case is presented not simply as a transaction, but as an example of building trust with a wine collector.
A classic collection: Mr Chan's Mouton bottles
On the previous Tuesday afternoon, Mr Chan contacted Dibao Wine through WhatsApp and sent several photographs, asking whether the team would consider several Bordeaux First Growth bottles.
The photographs showed four bottles side by side: Château Mouton Rothschild 1990, 1991, 1992 and 1993. The estate's annual artist-label tradition is central to the set. In vintage order, the labels were created by Francis Bacon, Setsuko Migishi, Per Kirkeby and Balthus. The source values the group for both its wine and label-art context.
Seller profile and reason for sale
Further conversation established the background to the bottles and what Mr Chan wanted to do.
- Seller: Mr Chan, a Hong Kong corporate executive with more than ten years of wine-collecting experience.
- Reason for sale: Mr Chan regularly buys Bordeaux En Primeur. His rented professional temperature-controlled cellar was nearly full, and another Bordeaux En Primeur shipment was due the following month. He therefore released these early-1990s Mouton bottles to make space.
Inspection and handover
Dibao Wine arranged an in-person handover and inspection. The team recorded encouraging visible condition and the storage history reported by Mr Chan; neither alone proves how the wine was stored throughout its life.
The inspection recorded the following visible points:
- Fill level: all four bottles were reported at Into Neck. That is a positive visible condition signal, but it does not by itself prove a perfect seal.
- Label condition: despite more than thirty years of age, the labels were reported clean and intact, without obvious mould or damage.
- Capsule & Cork (ampersand): the capsules were reported tight, with no visible oxidation or seepage. These external observations are not a complete authentication or storage history.
The source says Dibao Wine made a competitive offer after the inspection and that Mr Chan accepted it. It reports that the handover took a number of minutes below 20, from viewing to receipt of funds. The article quotes Mr Chan saying the efficiency freed space for incoming wine. This is a case-specific account, not a fixed response-time or payment commitment.
Items recorded in this resale case
| Item | Case details |
| Estate | Château Mouton Rothschild |
| Region | Pauillac, Bordeaux, France |
| Vintages in the case | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |
| Volume | 750ml per bottle |
| Quantity | 4 bottles in total |
| Condition assessment | Reported Into Neck fill; intact labels; no visible seepage; stored in a professional temperature-controlled cellar according to the seller |
| Case outcome | The source says the inspection was accepted and the purchase price was above its stated market average; no benchmark or amount is supplied. |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
These questions explain the resale process described by Dibao Wine.
Q1: How does Dibao Wine assess a fine-wine resale price?
A: The source says the team consults market references such as Liv-ex, then considers vintage, estate, fill level, label condition, capsule condition, visible seepage and reported storage. Any offer remains bottle- and market-specific.
Q2: Can a bottle still be considered if its label has light staining or damage?
A: Yes, subject to inspection. Label condition can affect valuation, while the wine's visible condition and provenance are also considered. Clear photographs can support an initial review but cannot complete an in-person assessment.
Q3: What process and payment options does the source describe?
A: The source says clear photographs may support an initial indication, followed by collection from the seller or a meeting at an agreed location. After inspection and agreement, the listed payment options are cash, bank transfer and FPS. Timing depends on the individual transaction.
About Dibao Wine
Dibao Wine describes its service as helping collectors in Hong Kong and elsewhere release bottles when cellar space is limited or when they want another collector to take them on. Service availability, inspection and terms are agreed case by case.
To discuss a collection, contact Dibao Wine for a complimentary, no-obligation assessment; a final offer requires bottle-specific review.
- WhatsApp: 96737259
- Tel: 852 96737259
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Send label, vintage, volume, capsule and fill-level photos. Di Bao Wine will review the visible condition and current demand.
