Guide to Bordeaux estate-wine acquisition and valuation
A valuation of Bordeaux estate wine distinguishes the region, estate, first or second wine, vintage and bottle size. First Growths, Right Bank estates and other classified growths should not be compared on one fixed price list.
Both complete cases and loose bottles can be submitted, but their specifications, vintages and quantities should be listed separately. Dibao Wine accepts enquiries from Hong Kong and Macau for single bottles, loose bottles and full cases, with physical verification arranged once the initial information is sufficient.
Information checked during a valuation
The review covers the full wine name, vintage, bottle size, fill level, label, capsule, bottle base, packaging and provenance. For mature vintages, show seepage, capsule condition and label condition honestly; do not retouch photographs to hide visible defects.
| Information | What to check |
|---|---|
| Wine and vintage | Confirm the first or second wine, producer, vineyard or area, vintage and bottle size. |
| Bottle condition | Review the fill level, label, capsule, bottle base and any seepage. |
| Provenance and storage | Organise invoices, original cases, cellar records or temperature-controlled storage records. |
| Quantity and format | List single bottles, loose bottles, full cases and large formats separately. |
Enquiry and handover process
- Send photographs of the front label, back label, fill level, capsule and bottle base.
- List the vintage, bottle size, quantity and known defects.
- Arrange physical verification once the initial information is sufficient.
- The final outcome depends on the physical condition and confirmation by both parties.
When preparing a Bordeaux estate-wine list containing different regions or brands, first divide it into series, then record the vintage, format and defects of every bottle. Add a short reference number to each photograph filename for easier matching, and explain separate storage batches in groups.
Practical photography guidance
When photographing a Bordeaux estate-wine bottle with a phone, clean the lens and use stable lighting. The label text, fill level and capsule seal must be clear, and visible defects should not be retouched. Attachments provide provenance context only.
Why valuations differ for the same wine
First distinguish the estate, first or second wine, vintage and bottle size. Even when the wine name is identical, differences in fill level, capsule, label, original case and provenance can change the assessment. Demand changes over time, so this page gives no fixed acquisition price; the final result depends on the bottle and confirmation by both parties. Condition must be checked bottle by bottle.
Provenance, storage and packaging records
When documenting a Bordeaux estate wine's provenance, invoices, original cases and storage records add context but do not replace bottle photographs. First ensure that the front and back labels, fill level, capsule and bottle base are clear, then add other records as appropriate. Treat packaging condition separately from bottle condition.
Before submitting Bordeaux estate-wine information, check that the list states the vintage, bottle size and quantity; every photograph corresponds to a bottle; defects and missing items are marked; and original cases are separated from loose bottles. Completing these steps makes it easier to connect the initial response with physical verification. Preliminary photographs cannot replace physical inspection.
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This page explains how Bordeaux estate wines are checked and does not provide a fixed price list. Public vintage information is background only; every acquisition valuation depends on the physical wine, provenance and current demand. Keep the latest version of the list.
