Dibao Wine Acquisition Case: A 1995 DRC Collection Makes Room in a Fine-Wine Cellar

1. Collector profile and reason for sale

• Seller: Mr Chan, 55, a veteran Hong Kong entrepreneur with more than 20 years of experience collecting leading estates and a particular affection for Burgundy.
• Reason for sale: Mr Chan is an avid wine enthusiast who buys substantial quantities every year. Recently, he was fortunate to secure a large allocation of new-vintage en primeur wines from leading Burgundy estates. His private temperature-controlled cellar in the Mid-Levels had reached capacity, and his strict standards for storage meant that he did not want to move his wines to an external commercial warehouse. To create ideal ageing space for the incoming wines, he decided to slim down the cellar by releasing this duplicate 1995 DRC set, allowing the bottles to find another appreciative collector during their optimal drinking window.

2. Assessment record: encountering Burgundy's 1995 marvels

After receiving Mr Chan's instructions, Dibao Wine's chief assessor Sam visited his private cellar in person. When the heavy temperature-controlled door opened, it revealed an ideal temperature and humidity environment—an essential precondition for mature fine wine to retain its vitality.

The on-site photograph shows nine bottles from a 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC) collection, including Romanée-Conti, La Tâche and Montrachet. The inventory below records 11 bottles across seven wines, so the photograph and the full bottle list are kept as separate pieces of evidence.

During the assessment, we checked every bottle in detail:

1. Ullage: All levels were reported as exceptionally high. For wines approaching 30 years old, this can be consistent with careful storage but does not prove that they never experienced heat expansion.
2. Labels: The labels were clean and complete, showing only slight age-related change; the text was clear, and anti-counterfeit markings were recorded as present. That observation alone does not authenticate the wines.
3. Capsules and corks: The foil capsules were tight with no visible leakage. Cork position could be observed externally, but cork elasticity could not be verified without opening the bottles.

3. Acquired-product inventory

After the assessment, we prepared a complete acquisition list for Mr Chan and presented an offer. The principal wines in this acquisition were:

Mr Chan was very satisfied with our professionalism and offer. Both parties signed the acquisition agreement on site and completed a large bank transfer immediately; the entire transaction took less than one hour.

4. Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Q1: What are the key factors determining the acquisition price of fine wine?

Dibao Wine's answer: Prices are driven mainly by real-time market conditions, but for an individual bottle our greatest focus is its condition—including ullage, any leakage and label integrity—and its provenance. Better condition and clearer provenance may support a stronger assessment, but no single factor determines the acquisition price.

Q2: Will Dibao Wine acquire a leading wine without its original wooden case (OWC)?

Dibao Wine's answer: A complete original wooden case can add context and collectible appeal, but a well-preserved single bottle from an estate such as DRC, Pétrus or Lafite can still be assessed on its own merits.

Q3: Is the transaction process complicated, and how are funds settled?

Dibao Wine's answer: First send photographs via WhatsApp for an initial estimate. If the enquiry proceeds, an inspection can be arranged. Settlement method and timing—including cash or bank transfer—are agreed after the physical assessment.

Free cellar space and realise the value of fine wine

If, like Mr Chan, you need to manage cellar space or assess idle fine wine, whisky or brandy, Dibao Wine can review the collection in Hong Kong.

Contact Dibao Wine now for a free estimate and consultation:

• WhatsApp: 96737259
• Tel: 852 96737259
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Dibao Wine—a specialist in acquiring fine wine, treating every drop with care.