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wo Centuries of Cognac – A Single Owner Collection from Man’s Chan represents Sotheby’s first-ever online auction dedicated exclusively to cognac. Carefully assembled over more than three decades, this unparalleled collection spans over 200 years of production, featuring bottles from the most revered maisons alongside rare and historic vintages seldom seen outside private cellars. Each piece reflects not only the artistry of its era but also the discerning eye of a collector devoted to preserving the legacy of cognac. Presented as a single-owner collection, it stands as both a testament to connoisseurship and a unique opportunity for collectors worldwide.
Mr. Chan has been a leading cognac expert and pioneer in collecting rare cognacs for over 30 years. Since 2012, he has served as a certified Cognac Educator, sharing his knowledge and passion with enthusiasts worldwide. In recognition of his dedication and influence, he was honored with the prestigious International Cognac Personality of the Year Award in 2013 by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac.
This historical collection includes the prestigious cuvees from the top cognac houses, such as the Hennessy 1977 Queen Silver Jubilee 100 Year Old Cognac and the Martell Premier Voyage 300th Anniversary. Early landing bottles that were once highly popular in the mid-1900s, and highly sought after by cognac collectors are also available in the auction, such as Hennessy Vintage Cognac Strength 39 Under Proof of 1908 vintage , Hine Very Rare Liqueur bottled in 1955, and the IEC Wine Society Vintage Cognac bottled in 1978. For collectors obsessed with old and rare bottles, reminiscent of the golden age of cognac, an abundance number of classics such has the Hennessy XO, Martell Cordon Bleu, Martell 3 Stars and Remy Martin Louis XIII that spans across the entire 1900s are also up for bidding. This is truly one of the very rare occasions where 2 centuries of history flows through your tongue, and as you take each sip from these bottles, one gets to truly understand the luxury and craftsmanship of cognac in the fullest context.
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個世紀的干邑——陳偉文先生的單一藏家珍藏，是蘇富比首次推出的純干邑拍賣專場。這個無與倫比的收藏歷經三十餘年精心匯集，橫跨超過 200 年的釀造歷史，囊括了最受推崇的各大名莊佳釀，以及極為稀有、甚少離開私人酒窖的歷史級年份酒款。每一件藏品不僅體現了其時代的工藝之美，也反映出一位致力於守護干邑傳承的藏家獨到眼光。作為單一藏家專場，它既是鑑賞力的見證，也為全球藏家提供了一個獨一無二的珍貴機會。
陳先生在過去 30 多年裡一直是領先的干邑專家，也是稀有干邑收藏領域的先驅。自 2012 年起，他擔任認證干邑教育導師，向全球愛好者分享他的知識與熱情。為表彰他在這一領域的奉獻與影響力，法國干邑行業管理局於 2013 年授予他享有盛譽的「年度國際干邑人物獎」。
這場歷史性收藏涵蓋了頂級干邑酒莊的珍貴酒款，例如 軒尼斯1977 Queen Silver Jubilee 100 Year Old Cognac 和 馬爹利 Premier Voyage 300th Anniversary。拍賣中還包括一些在 20 世紀中期曾極受歡迎、如今深受干邑藏家追捧的早期裝瓶款，例如 1908 年份的 軒尼斯 Vintage Cognac Strength 39 Under Proof、1955 年裝瓶的 御鹿 Very Rare Liqueur，以及 1978 年裝瓶的 IEC Wine Society Vintage Cognac。對於痴迷於陳年與稀有酒瓶、並懷念干邑黃金時代的藏家來說，拍賣中同樣提供大量橫跨整個 20 世紀不同年代的經典之作，例如 軒尼斯XO、馬爹利藍帶、馬爹利三星和 人頭馬路易十三等。可以說，這真是一次極其罕見的機會，讓兩百年的歷史在舌尖流轉；當人們啜飲這些酒款時，便能在最完整的語境中真正領略干邑的奢華與工藝之美。
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