Finest and Rarest Wines

C omprising over 500 lots and estimated in excess of HK$21 million / US$2.7 million, the autumn edition of the Finest & Rarest Wines sale features an international line-up. Making its auction debut at Sothebys in Asia is the Primum Familae Vini Case & Passport, which represents truly one of the most exceptional experiences in the world of wine - 12 of the finest vintages produced by some of the world’s finest wine producing families from France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain; and the opportunity to visit each estate and enjoy lunch or dinner with a family member. The passport will never expire, and therefore these experiences can be redeemed at any point in future.

An outstanding cellar assembled by a wine aficionado who has developed an interest not just in Europe but across the world is highlighted by coveted bottles such as Echezeaux 2018 from Georges Roumier, Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin 1990 from Jean-Louis Chave and Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014. Parcel quantities of rare and mature Burgundy Champagne include more than 60 bottles of Vosne Romanée Les Beaux Mont 1997 from Domaine Leroy and over 30 bottles of Krug Collection 1979.

香港蘇富比2022年秋季「珍稀佳釀」拍賣呈獻超過500項來自世界各地的洋酒拍品，總估值逾2,100萬港元（折合約270萬美元）。其中最受矚目的莫過於在蘇富比亞洲首度登場的 Primum Familiae Vini Case & Passport 一箱12瓶美酒及酒莊通行證組合，它代表了洋酒世界裡最非同凡響的體驗：12瓶頂級美酒分別來自法國、德國、意大利、葡萄牙及西班牙等國的著名產區；通行證則可讓買家有機會參觀出產上述12瓶洋酒的酒莊，並與一名酒莊家族成員共進午餐或晚餐。酒莊通行證不設期限，買家可在將來任何時候到訪。

另呈一位熱愛洋酒的藏家集成的傑出窖藏，包括 Georges Roumier Echezeaux 2018年、Jean-Louis Chave Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin 1990年及 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014年。並有成箱的布艮地珍釀和陳年香檳，包括60多瓶 Domaine Leroy Vosne Romanée Les Beaux Mont 1997年及30多瓶 Krug Collection 1979年。

EXCEL LOT LISTING

Primum Familae Vini (PFV), is an international association of some of the world's finest wine producing families. Created in 1992, membership is by invitation only, with a maximum of 12 highly respected families contributing generations of expertise.

Currently, the world’s twelve Leading Families are: Marchesi Antinori (Tuscany), Baron Philippe de Rothschild (Bordeaux), Joseph Drouhin (Burgundy), Domaine Clarence Dillon (Bordeaux), Egon Müller Scharzhof (Mosel), Famille Hugel (Alsace), Pol Roger (Champagne), Famille Perrin (Rhône Valley), Symington Family Estates (Portugal), Tenuta San Guido (Tuscany), Familia Torres (Spain) and Vega Sicilia (Ribera del Duero).

The successful bidder for this lot, alongside the hand-crafted collection case containing 12 bottles (one each from a superlative vintage for every estate, engraved by hand with each family member’s signature), will have the rare opportunity to visit all the wineries listed above with a tailor-made program with visit and tasting along with a lunch or dinner hosted by a family member. This lot takes the form of a passport which grants entry to the 12 wineries. The passport holder can bring up to three guests (who must come at the same time as the passport holder).

Each year on average only two Special Passports are issued by the Primum Familae Vini to individual wine lovers who share their passion for fine wines.

The 12 experiences will take place at dates to be mutually agreed between the successful bidder and the respective wineries. Please note there is no time limit for booking these visits, so dates can be planned at leisure over the next few years.

**Primum Familiae Vini Limited Edition Case & Passport (12 BT) | Estimate 350,000 - 1,000,000 HKD**

This wonderful offering provides collectors with an ideal opportunity to acquire rare and mature Burgundy champagne in parcel quantities:

• 60 bottles of Domaine Leroy Vosne Romanée Les Beaux Mont 1997

• 50 bottles of Maison Leroy Clos St Denis 1971

• 38 bottles of Henri for George Jayer Échezeaux from 1989 to 2001

• 132 bottles of Fleurot-Larose Montrachet

• 30 bottles of Krug Collection 1979

• 54 bottles of Dom Perignon 1985

Other highlights include DRC Montrachet 2009, Henri Jayer Vosne Romanée Cros Parantoux and Richebourg 1985

Most wines purchased from two major reputable European wine merchants at source over 10 years ago, stored professionally in Hong Kong prior to inspection

Finest and Rarest Wines 珍稀佳釀 Live Auction: 4 October 2022 • 10:00 AM HKT • Hong Kong | 拍賣: 2022年10月4日 • 上午 10:00 HKT • 香港

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Live Auction: 4 October 2022 • 10:00 AM HKT • Hong Kong | 拍賣: 2022年10月4日 • 上午 10:00 HKT • 香港