Photo Valuation, Clear Process
Di Bao values each bottle based on wine name, vintage, storage condition and current market demand. Single bottles and original cases are both welcome.
Before Valuation
- 01
Clear front and back label photos
- 02
Vintage, volume, capsule and fill level
- 03
Original case, wooden box or purchase proof if available
Transaction Process
- 01Contact Us
Send photos on WhatsApp or call us with wine details.
- 02Initial Review
Our team reviews the supplied bottle details before discussing an inspection.
- 03Handover
After inspection, both parties confirm the location, payment and handover details.
Château Margaux is a First Growth in the 1855 Classification from the Margaux appellation, with Cabernet Sauvignon leading the blend. The source describes an elegant, fragrant and silky style, using the traditional “iron fist in a velvet glove” image and a character often described historically as feminine.
1996 Château Margaux: authenticity and security features; provenance; bottle condition; bottle format and quantity
- Authenticity and security features: Clear images of the producer's security label and reference number support verification.
- Provenance: Purchase invoices, the original wooden case, and cellar or merchant records strengthen the provenance file.
- Bottle condition: Check the fill level, whether the cork has sunk, and whether the capsule or label is damaged or mouldy.
- Bottle format and quantity: Large formats and complete cases often attract stronger market interest and may support a higher valuation.
1996 Château Margaux valuation considerations
The source describes 1996 as a great Left Bank Bordeaux vintage with strong performance and steady demand for Château Margaux. Bottle condition and current demand should still determine whether to offer it.
Regardless of the vintage, the physical condition of the bottle remains central to the valuation: the fill level, label and capsule integrity, original case and provenance evidence all matter.
For an initial valuation, provide the vintage, quantity and bottle photographs. Dibao Wine will review the physical condition and market demand before indicating a valuation. Handover can take place at our shop or by collection through a clear process; public market information is for reference only. WhatsApp / WeChat: 96737259.

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