An Evening of Exceptional Wines by Spink and Son

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69 Southampton Row, Bloomsbury, London WC1B 4ET www.spink.com

HONG KONG

13 JANUARY 2013

STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

13 JANUARY 2013

HONG KONG

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker

SALE CALENDAR 2013

YOUR SPECIALISTS STAMPS UK - Tim Hirsch Guy Croton David Parsons Nick Startup Neill Granger Paul Mathews Dominic Savastano Tom Smith USA - George Eveleth EUROPE - Guido Craveri Fernando Martínez CHINA - Anna Lee Johnny Sang COINS UK - Paul Dawson Richard Bishop William MacKay Barbara Mears John Pett Eleanor Charlotte Dix USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini Normand Pepin CHINA - Mark Li BANKNOTES, BONDS & SHARES UK - Barnaby Faull Mike Veissid Andrew Pattison Tom Badley USA - Stephen Goldsmith Matthew Orsini CHINA - Mark Li ORDERS, DECORATIONS, MEDALS & MILITARIA UK - Mark Quayle Oliver Pepys BOOKS UK - Philip Skingley Bobby McBrierty AUTOGRAPHS USA - Stephen Goldsmith WINES CHINA - Anna Lee Guillaume Willk-Fabia YOUR EUROPE TEAM (LONDON - LUGANO) Chairman’s Office Dennis Muriu Monica Kruber Directors Tim Hirsch Anthony Spink Auction & Client Management Team Miroslava Adusei-Poku Sandie Maylor Charles Blane Luca Borgo Rita Ariete Sarah Schmitz María Martínez Maurizio Schenini Finance Alison Bennet Marco Fiori Mina Bhagat Alison Kinnaird Billy Tumelty Claire Greenhill IT & Administration Berdia Qamarauli Attila Gyanyi Liz Cones Curlene Spencer John Winchcombe Harry Gladwin Tom Robinson Cristina Dugoni Giacomo Canzi YOUR AMERICA TEAM (NEW YORK) Chairman Emeritus John Herzog Auction Administration and Marketing & Design Lori Lewin Patricia Gardner Emily Cowin Clyde Townsend Finance & Administration Sam Qureshi Ingrid Qureshi Auctioneers Stephen Goldsmith YOUR ASIA TEAM (HONG KONG - SINGAPORE) Vice Chairman Anna Lee Administration Amy Yung Dennis Chan Newton Tsang Raymond Tat Gary Tan

STAMPS 13 January 13 January 23 January 23 January 24 January 24 January 19 February Early March March 20 March 17 April 15 May 5 June 10/11 July 10 September 11 September 21 September

The Mizuhara Collection of Korean Stamps Fine Stamps and Covers of China and Hong Kong The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part I. The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of Ceylon The “Lionheart” Collection of Great Britain and British Empire Specimen Stamps The Collector's Series Sale The Hutson Collection of New South Wales The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of Cape of Good Hope The Collector’s Series Sale The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India Part II. Specialised Great Britain Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of India and States Part III. The Award Winning “Medina” Collection of Great Britain Stamps and Covers of South East Asia

Hong Kong Hong Kong London London London London London Hong Kong New York London London London London London London London Singapore

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Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China, Hong Kong and Other Territories The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals The Collector’s Series Sale Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals Tibetan Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection The Collector’s Series Sale North East Indian Coins from the Nick Rhodes Collection Ancient, British & Foreign Coins and Commemorative Medals

Hong Kong New York Hong Kong London New York London Hong Kong New York London London

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Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China, Hong Kong and Other Territories The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale World Banknotes

Hong Kong New York Hong Kong London New York New York London

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Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

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Banknotes, Bonds & Share Certificates and Coins of China, Hong Kong and Other Territories The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale Bonds and Share Certificates of the World

Hong Kong New York Hong Kong London New York New York London

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The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale

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COINS 11/12/13 January 15/16 January Early March 27 March 22/23 May 27 June 22 August 28/29 August 24 September 3 December

BANKNOTES 11/12/13 January 15/16 January Early March 9/10/11 April 22/23 May 28/29 August 1/2 October

MEDALS 25 April 25 July 21 November

BONDS AND SHARES 11/12/13 January 15/16 January Early March 17 May 22/23 May 28/29 August 28 November

AUTOGRAPHS 15/16 January 22/23 May 28/29 August

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WINES 13 January Early March

The above sale dates are subject to change Spink offers the following services: – VALUATIONS FOR INSURANCE AND PROBATE FOR INDIVIDUAL ITEMS OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS – – SALES ON A COMMISSION BASIS EITHER OF INDIVIDUAL PIECES OR WHOLE COLLECTIONS –

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13 January 2013 in Hong Kong and on

SALE LOCATION

YOUR SPINK TEAM FOR THIS SALE

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FOR YOUR QUESTIONS ABOUT THE SALE LOTS

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SALE DETAILS Sunday 13 January at 6.00 p.m. In sending commission bids or making enquiries, this sale should be referred to as PROVENANCE - SFW02

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will be necessarily smaller, but hopefully more interesting.

INTRODUCTION It is with great pleasure that we present the first edition of our revamped auction catalogue of fine wines. Spink Fine Wines, a fully owned division of Spink, will bring the expertise and integrity that we are synonymous with in the world of collectables. Spink was founded over three hundred years ago, in 1666, almost a full century before the Prince de Conti paid 8,000 livres outbidding Madame de Pompadour, the mistress of Louis XV of France, for the Domaine Romanée-Conti. Sadly, DRC was not bought in a Spink auction, but we are always looking for new ideas, in terms of business strategy, client services and technology. Like the good vine Spink has deep roots and is not averse to a bit of flamboyance from time to time. Over the years travelling to Asia, where we have been holding auctions for several decades in Hong Kong and Singapore, I was often asked by our Asian based clients, “why don’t you start a wine business? It would fit so well in your portfolio, you know where there are a lot of rare wines, we trust you, and the vast majority of your customers are also wine lovers”. Finally we did it with the recent acquisition of Oeno China in Hong Kong, and this is the first fully rebranded edition of our new catalogue, under the direction of our two wine experts Anna Lee, Vice-Chairman, based in Hong Kong, and Guillaume Willk-Fabia, Director of our Fine Wines Department. I trust you will find our catalogue slightly different from our main competitors. We shall try to stay away from the recent and speculative wines, which account for most of the market volume, to focus on rare bottles for collectors or ready to drink treasures. So our auctions

As we do in our other 60 plus non-wine auctions per year, the focus will be on provenance and quality with a special emphasis on relationships with the Châteaux. As you will see in this catalogue for example, a very rare original wooden case of 6 bottles of sought after Château Cheval Blanc 1947 and an original wooden case of Château d’Yquem 1929 are on offer. Both of these have been checked by the Châteaux and the successful purchaser will be offered a private tour of the Château. Similarly we are offering very rare Imperiales directly from the cellar of the newly classified Château Pavie as a Premier Grand Cru Classé A. It was a well deserved promotion and to celebrate this rare achievement, the owners of Château Pavie would be delighted to welcome the buyers of the Imperiales to their estate. While it is our current intention to have all our wine auctions in Hong Kong, and maybe occasionally in Singapore, a good proportion of the lots are sourced from our clients in Europe, so located in the EU. Hence our collectors from Europe and USA have a chance to compete on some lots with our clients from Asia. I hope you will recognise Spink’s unique style in our wine catalogues, and enjoy the sale.

Olivier D. Stocker, CFA Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ChairmanOffice@spink.com

CALL FOR FUTURE AUCTION CONSIGNMENTS Anna Lee china@spink.com +852 25 300 100

Guillaume Willk-Fabia gwillkfabia@spink.com +65 6339 8801 +65 9780 5421

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HF IN BON VTS TS HS MS LMS LS

Levels for Bordeaux Bottles HF – High Fill The standard level for young wines or older bottles recorked at the Chateau. IN – Into Neck Perfect level for a wine of any age. Indicates very good storage conditions. Outstanding level for a wine 10 years of age or older. BN – Base of Neck Good level for a wine of any age. For wines 10 years of age or older, indicates perfect storage conditions. VTS – Very Top Shoulder Acceptable level for red Bordeaux wines around 20 years old. HS – High Shoulder Acceptable for wine over 25 years old. Good for wine over 40 years old. MS – Mid Shoulder Not unusual for wines over 40 years old. Could indicate early signs of cork failure. LMS – Low-Mid-Shoulder Usually indicates deterioration of the cork. LS – Low Shoulder May indicate poor storage condition and possibly an undrinkable wine. Levels for Burgundy Bottles The shape of Burgundy bottles does not allow for a level rating system based on the shoulder of the bottle; levels are described in terms of centimeters below the cork. Generally, Burgundy bottles with a fill level of 2.5cm or above are considered normal for wines younger than 10 years of age. Wines more than 15 years old of age with fill levels of between 4cm and 6cm are generally considered to be sound provenance, though consideration should be given to the clarity and colour of the wine in the bottle, as well as the condition of the cork. Burgundy bottles with fill levels lower than 6cm may be at risk of being damaged or undrinkable. < 2cm considered an excellent fill for any age. < 3cm a perfectly normal fill for wines 10 years of age and older. It is an excellent fill level for wines 25 years of age or older < 4cm considered a normal fill for wines more than 20 years of age and excellent for wine more than 35 years of age. On the other hand, it should be the cause for concern in wines 15 years and younger. < 5cm not uncommon in older wines of 30 years and more. At this level, some oxidation is likely to have occurred and the remaining wine may be fragile at best and not enjoyable at worst. < 6cm a poor fill level for any wine and not recommended for purchase unless extremely rare.

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ORDER OF SALE

Category

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Bordeaux red

6-22

Bordeaux sweet

23-25

Burgundy red

26-29

Champagne

29-30

American wine

31-32

Australian wine

33-42

Ports

43-47

Cognac

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SUNDAY 13 JANUARY 2013 Commencing at 6.00 p.m. All Sales are subject to the Conditions of Business printed at the back of this catalogue. Estimates The estimated selling price of each lot is printed below the lot description and does not include the Buyer’s Premium. Bidders should bear in mind that estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and are not definitive. They are subject to revision. EU 2 ᔛ Château Mouton Rothschild vintage 1996 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

BORDEAUX CLARET from a Private Collector EU 1 ᔛ Château Mouton Rothschild vintage 2000 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

94/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, April 1999 Lying in a private cellar in Paris, France 6 bottles in original wooden case

97+/100 points Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003 96+/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate #189, June 2010

Tasting Note: “The 1996 Château Mouton-Rothschild is showing surprising forwardness and complexity in its aromatics. It possesses an exuberant, flamboyant bouquet of roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, and soy sauce. The impressive 1996 Mouton-Rothschild offers impressive aromas of black currants, framboise, coffee, and new saddle leather. This full-bodied, ripe, rich, concentrated, superbly balanced wine is paradoxical in the sense that the aromatics suggest a far more evolved wine than the flavours reveal.” HK$19,500-22,500

Lying in a private cellar in London, England 1 bottle in original wooden case Tasting Note: “A behemoth, the gigantic 2000 Mouton Rothschild (86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot) boasts a saturated purple colour as well as aromas of ink, cassis, hint of truffles. Unquestionably the greatest Mouton since the 1986 and 1982, this majestic effort will undoubtedly close down, but enjoy an exceptionally long life.” Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. Tasting Note: “Perhaps the most beautiful packaging ever on a Bordeaux bottle, Baroness Philippine de Rothschild literally produced a work of art in the gold-engraved bottle of 2000 Mouton Rothschild. Of course, one can’t drink the glass, but this is a top-flight Mouton Rothschild, eclipsed only by the 2006 and 2009. A rich, tannic, earthy style, with loads of crème de cassis and floral notes, the final blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full-bodied wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolaty notes, and still plenty of tannin to resolve. I gave it an anticipated maturity range of 2015-2050 back in 2003, and that looks on target.” HK$6,500-11,500

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3 EU 3 ᔛ Château Lafite Rothschild vintage 1996 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé

100/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate # 122, April 1999 EU 4 ᔛ Château Cheval Blanc vintage 1996 Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A)

Lying in a private cellar in London, England 6 bottles in original wooden case Tasting Note: “Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate’s greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38% of the crop was deemed grand enough to be put into the final blend, which is atypically high in Cabernet Sauvignon (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot). This massive wine may be the biggest, largest-scaled Lafite I have ever tasted. It will require many years to come around, so I suspect all of us past the age of fifty might want to give serious consideration as to whether we should be laying away multiple cases of this wine. It is also the first Lafite-Rothschild to be put into a new engraved bottle (designed to prevent fraudulent imitations). The wine exhibits a thick-looking, ruby/purple colour, and a knock-out nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable complexity for such a young wine, this huge Lafite is oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality. This wine is even richer than it was prior to bottling. It should unquestionably last for 40-50 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. The wine of the vintage?” HK$47,000-55,000

90/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate, April 1999 Lying in a private cellar in Paris, France 6 bottles in original wooden case Tasting Note: “The elegant, moderately weighted 1996 Cheval Blanc reveals a deep garnet /plum, evolved colour. Quintessentially elegant, with a complex nose of black fruits, coconut, smoke and pain grille, this medium-bodied wine exhibits fruit on the attack, substantial complexity, and a lush, velvety-textured finish. It is very soft and evolved for a 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2015.” HK$13,500-17,500

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Château Haut-Brion vintage 1982 1982 An Outstanding Year It is rare that a year is so conducive to vine growth: dry in April, fine and dry in May, a few storms in June, before a sunny and hot July - on the 8th of this month the temperatures reached 40C. August was cooler, but the weather was fine, and even more so during harvesting. These were ideal conditions for a great wine. Domaine Clarence Dillon

Claret from a Private Cellar

6 Château Haut-Brion vintage 1982 Pessac - Graves, 1er Cru Classé Level, one into neck or better, badly torn labels, undamaged capsule

5 Château Haut-Brion vintage 1982 Pessac - Graves, 1er Cru Classé Level, one into neck or better, badly torn labels, undamaged capsule

94/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #94, June 2000

Lying in a temperature controlled wine cellar in HongKong 1 bottle

See Tasting Note from lot 5 HK$3,500-4,500

Tasting Note: “This was one of the best showings yet for this wine, which, to my palate and mind, has never lived up to its eary potential. In this tasting, the 1982 revealed a healthy dark ruby colour with lightening at the edge. Intense, persistent aromas of saddle leather, roasted herbs, scorched earth, and sweet black currant fruit were followed by complex flavours of minerals, spice box, and cedar. Although this medium-bodied, fleshy, ripe, concentrated wine is not a blockbuster, as it unfolds, it reveals layers of flavour in addition to this vineyard’s telltale complexity. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2020.” HK$3,500-4,500

7 Château Mouton Rothschild vintage 1982 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé Level into neck, ripped label around the bottom over 3cm from the marking of the wooden case, good capsule Lying in Hong-Kong in a temperature controlled wine cellar 1 bottle HK$5,000-6,000 9

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EU 8 ᔛ Château Mouton Rothschild vintage 1982 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé In perfect condition

100/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #183, June 2009 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 Jeroboam (5 litres) in original wooden case Tasting Note: “This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The crème de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Château accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux châteaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth. Anticipated maturity 2015-2050+.” HK$120,000-140,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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Château

Pavie

SAINT EMILION PREMIER GRAND CRU CLASSE Appellation :

Saint Emilion Grand Cru

Classification :

1 grand Cru Classé

Location :

south-east of the town of Saint Emilion

Area under vine :

37 hectares

Grape varieties :

60% merlot, 30% cabernet franc,

10% cabernet sauvignon Average age of the vines : 43 years Annual production :

8000 cases

GEOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS : Château Pavie has diverse terroirs: - Terroir typical of the Saint Emilion limestone plateau composed of claylimestone soil on an asteriated limestone subsoil. Located at an altitude of approximately 85 metres above the Dordogne River - Terroir called “milieu de côte” (middle of the slope) located approximately 55 metres above the Dordogne and composed of very fine brown limestone. VITICULTURE : Many plots have been re-planted. The vines are trained high to increase the leaf canopy. Pruned to six spurs for old vines and 2 for young ones, green harvesting, leaf thinning, as well as picking and sorting by hand. FERMENTATION : The way Château Pavie is fermented depends on the vintage. It is kept on the skins for 3 weeks in twenty temperature-controlled wooden vats. Malolactic fermentation in barrel and the wine is aged in new oak for 18-24 months.

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JANUARY 13, 2013 - HONG KONG Directly from Château Pavie We are extremely pleased to offer directly from the cellar of Château Pavie some very exclusive large format. Château Pavie was bought in 1998 by Mr Gérard Perse, the man who turned Pavie at the top of the new Saint-Emilion classification as a Premier Grand Cru Classé (A). Gérard Perse in a few dates October 2nd 1949

Born in Paris (20e district)

1977

first step in the high-street retail business. Within 15 years, he built-up a true company. He owned several CONTINENT hypermarkets, CHAMPION stores and several malls within Paris district.

1993

stepping into the wine world. He is acquiring Château Monbousquet and has already the ambition to buy more properties.

1997

acquisition of Château PavieDecesse.

1998

first vintage of Château Pavie of which he is becoming the owner.

1998

settling down for goods inSaint-Emilion.

2000

vintage of Pavie rated 100/100 points by Robert Parker.

2001

purchase of BellevueMondotte, one and half hectare enclave in the vineyard of Pavie-Decesse.

2001

with the purchase of l’Hostellerie de Plaisance, today a luxurious Relaix & Chateaux and a Relais Gourmand (behind the kitchen Chef Philippe Etchebest, Meilleur Ouvrier de France, two stars at the Michelin Guide and 4 Toques from Gault-Millau) in the heart of the medieval city of SaintEmilion, Gérard Perse and his wife Chantal bring a very natural atmosphere to fine wines.

2006

Monbousquet elevated to Saint-Emilion Grand Cru Classé.

2006-2007

important renovation and extension of Hostellerie de Plaisance under the leadership of Alberto Pinto.

2009

vintage of Pavie rated one more time 100/100 points by Robert Parker.

2012

the reward as Pavie is elevated to Saint-Emilion 1er Grand Cru Classé A.

2013

inauguration of a brand new cellar facility designed by the famous architect and interior designer Alberto Pinto.

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EU 9 ᔛ Château Pavie vintage 2009 Imperial Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)

100/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Lying duty free ex-cellar Château Pavie 1 Imperial (6 litres) in original wooden case Tasting Note: “Bottled the week before I arrived, the 2009 Pavie appears to have barely budged since I tasted it two years ago. Many experts consider this phenomenal terroir to be nearly as great as that of Ausone. Made from a classic blend of 60-70% Merlot, 20-25% Cabernet Franc and the rest Cabernet Sauvignon, this inky/blue/purple-coloured blockbuster reveals wonderful notes of blackberries, crushed rocks, roasted meats, spring flowers, cedar, blueberries, graphite and a hint of vanilla. With extravagant fruit and high extract as well as a hint of minerality, this structured, massively intense effort is typical of all the luxurious, perfect or nearly perfect Pavies produced under the Perse regime (which began in 1998). While built for 40-50 years of cellaring, the softness of the vintage and its flamboyant style is slightly less apparent in the 2009 Pavie than in some of the other Perse wines. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+.” HK$22,000-27,000 EU 10 ᔛ Château Pavie vintage 2009 Imperial Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)

Lying duty free ex-cellar Château Pavie 1 Imperial (6 litres) in original wooden case HK$22,000-27,000 EU 11 ᔛ Château Pavie vintage 2009 Imperial Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)

EU 12 ᔛ Château Pavie vintage 2006 Imperial Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)

96/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Lying duty free ex-cellar Château Pavie 1 Imperial (6 litres) in original wooden case Tasting Note: “Cropped low as the viticultural work is impeccable, the winemaking is thoroughly Burgundian in style, and bottling is accomplished with no fining or filtration. With over 90 acres in vine, this is one of the larger of the premier grand cru classes in St.-Emilion. A prodigious effort, the 2006 does not have the sucrosite of the 2005, 2003, or 2000, but it would not be embarrassed if tasted side by side with either of those two titans. A dense purple colour as well as an extraordinary perfume of crushed black currants, liquorice, wet stones, and subtle background oak are found in this tannic, dense, masculine-styled 2006. Backward and extraordinarily pure, it is built like a Manhattan skyscraper with exceptional focus, depth, texture, and length. It's all here, but 5-10 years of patience will be warranted. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2035.” HK$15,000-18,000 EU 13 ᔛ Château Pavie vintage 2006 Imperial Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B)

Lying duty free ex-cellar Château Pavie 1 Imperial (6 litres) in original wooden case HK$22,000-27,000

Lying duty free ex-cellar Château Pavie 1 Imperial (6 litres) in original wooden case HK$15,000-18,000

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Photo courtesy of Gérard Uféras

CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 14 ᔛ Château d’Yquem vintage 1929 Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé Supérieur In original wooden case of 12 bottles, wrapped in straw sleeves Level for six bottles into neck and six bottles below neck, original cork with short capsules. Two capsules mildewed, three yellowed labels. Bottles were checked at the Château.

99/100 points Robert Parker, Hedonist Dinner One, Château Robuchon, Tokyo, Japan, December 2004 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France 12 bottles in original wooden case with straw sleeves Tasting Note: “We ended with perfection, an extraordinary 1929 Château d’Yquem. While the colour was a medium amber, the wine was incredibly rich, revealing notes of crème brûlée, orange marmalade, caramel, and honeysuckle. This magnificent bottle concluded the greatest meal along with the greatest wines I have ever had in my life.” HK$480,000-570,000

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CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 15 ᔛ Château Mouton Rothschild vintage 1945 Pauillac, 2ème Cru Classé In original wooden case of 6 bottles, wrapped in straw sleeves. Levels all low neck, all RC labels (Reserve Château) in original blue colour, four stained labels, one corroded capsule, two very slightly torn label.

100/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate February 1996 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France 6 bottles in original wooden case with straw sleeves. Tasting Note: “A consistent 100-point wine (only because my point scale stops at that number), the 1945 MoutonRothschild is truly one of the immortal wines of the century. This wine is easily identifiable because of its remarkably exotic, over-ripe, sweet nose of black fruits, coffee, tobacco, mocha, and Asian spices. An extraordinarily dense, opulent, and rich wine, with layers of creamy fruit, it behaves more like a 1947 Pomerol than a structured, powerful, and tannic 1945. The wine finishes with a 60+ second display of ripe fruit, extract, and sweet tannin. This remarkably youthful wine (only light amber at the edge) is mindboggling! Will it last another 50 years?” HK$780,000-960,000

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CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 16 ᔛ Château Haut-Brion vintage 1945 Graves, 1er Cru Classé Four bottles high shoulder level and eight bottles into low Level. Original capsules cut to reveal branded original cork with one very shortly cut. One corroded capsule, three slightly ripped labels, two slightly stained and eight damped patch, all original château labels.

100/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate # 95, October 1994 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France 12 bottles in original condition in wooden case Tasting Note: “The 1945 Haut-Brion is profound. It demonstrates the essence of Haut-Brion’s style. The colour remains a healthy, opaque garnet with only slight amber at the edge. A huge, penetrating bouquet of sweet black fruits, smoked nuts, tobacco, and tar soars from the glass. The wine possesses extraordinary density and extraction of fruit, massive, full-bodied, unctuously-textured flavours that reveal little tannin, and copious quantities of glycerin and alcohol. It is a fabulously rich, monumental example of a fully mature Haut-Brion that exhibits no signs of decline. Awesome.” HK$480,000-550,000

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CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 17 ᔛ Château Cheval Blanc vintage 1947 Saint-Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A) In new wooden case from the Château, 6 original bottles Level all below neck. Original capsules cut to reveal branded original cork. Three very slightly corroded capsules, Slightly yellowed original château labels.

100/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate October 1994 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France 6 bottles in original condition in new Château wooden case Tasting Note: “What can I say about this mammoth wine that is more like port than dry red table wine? The 1947 Cheval Blanc exhibits such a thick texture it could double as motor oil. The huge nose of fruitcake, chocolate, leather, coffee and Asian spices is mind-boggling.” HK$630,000-750,000

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CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 18 ᔛ Château Margaux vintage 1947 Margaux, 1er Cru Classé Nine bottles into neck level and three bottles low neck level. Original capsules cut to reveal branded original cork. Three slightly damaged capsules, one slightly ripped label on top and six worn down labels and all original.

92/100 points, Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book 3rd Edition (1998). Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France 12 bottles in original condition in original wooden case Tasting Note: “I was surprised at just how good the 1947 is because I had never been that impressed with most of the Médocs from that vintage. Among the first-growths in 1947, it is superior to Lafite and Latour, and just behind the great Mouton. Quite perfumed, rich, and full bodied, the 1947 Margaux is capable of another decade of evolution. Moreover, there is none of the volatile acidity or harshness that often creeps into many of the Médocs from that year.” HK$360,000-410,000

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CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 19 ᔛ Château Lafite Rothschild vintage 1959 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé All bottles into low neck level. Original capsules cut to reveal branded original cork. Two very slightly damaged capsules, one slightly ripped label on top, six worn down labels, original château labels.

99/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate # 95, October 1994 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France 12 bottles in original condition in original wooden case Tasting Note: “The 1959 is unquestionably the greatest Lafite-Rothschild that has approached full maturity. It remains to be seen whether vintages such as 1982, 1986, and 1990 will reach a similar height. The super-aromatic bouquet of flowers, black truffles, cedar, lead pencil, and red fruits is followed by one of the most powerful and concentrated Lafites I have tasted. Medium to full-bodied, velvety-textured, rich, and pure, it is a testament to what this great estate can achieve when it hits the mark. This youthful wine will last for another 30 or more years.” HK$480,000-550,000

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CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 20 ᔛ Château Latour vintage 1959 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classe Ten bottles into neck level, two bottles low neck level. Five damp-patched labels and two very slightly ripped label. Original capsules cut to reveal branded original cork. One slightly damaged capsule.

98/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate # 95, October 1994 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Bordeaux, France 12 bottles in original condition in original wooden case with straw sleeves. Tasting Note: “Dark garnet with an amber edge, the 1959 Latour reveals a touch of volatile acidity in the nose, along with aromas of melted caramel, tobacco, and jammy red and black fruits. As the wine sat in the glass, notes of minerals, coffee, spice, and underbrush emerged. There is still copious tannin in the finish (I am not sure it will ever be fully resolved), but this sumptuous, complex, fragrant, super-rich Latour cuts a broad swath across the palate. Fully mature, it is best consumed over the next decade.” HK$360,000-410,000 —————————— 21

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CLARET from a Private Cellar EU 21 ᔛ Château La Mission Haut-Brion vintage 1959 Magnum Pessac Léognan Recently relabelled by special arrangement by La Mission Haut-Brion in 2012. Level low neck. Magnum with original cork and capsules slightly corroded.

100/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 95 October 1994 Lying in a private cellar in London, England 1 Magnum Tasting Note: “ ‘The Vintage of the Century’ foretold and baptized before the harvest. After a few hesitations the wines have proved magnificent just about everywhere. Very hot during the harvest. Very concentrated wines. A wine very much like those of this vintage, very big, matured colour. The heat during the summer made harmonious, sweet wines leaving plenty of multiple flavours on the palate. At the very end of the tasting, it starts showing its age. This wine has reached its zenith. Drinkable now.” Domaine Clarence Dillon “It is interesting to note that many 1959s, much like the 1982s, were maligned for lacking both acidity and aging potential. How does one explain the fact that many 1959s are less evolved, as well as richer, fresher, and more complete than many 1961s For example, as great as the 1961 La Mission is, the 1959 is a richer, deeper-coloured, more concentrated and powerful wine. It needs at least 35 more years of cellaring to reach its plateau of maturity. Spicy and super-concentrated, with a dense, plummy purple colour, this young, broodingly backward, formidably-endowed wine should be at its best before the end of the century and drink well for the first 20-25 years of the next millennium. Tasted 11 Times with consistent notes.” HK$60,000-70,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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BORDEAUX SWEET “A wine that is just hitting its adolescence, this spectacular Yquem is the greatest vintage of the early 1980s and the best Yquem since 1976 and before the trilogy of 1990, 1989, and 1988. The wine has a medium-gold colour and an extraordinary nose of honey-dripped coconuts, pineapple, caramel, crème-brulee, orange marmalade, and no doubt a few other items. Unctuously textured and full-bodied, with massive richness and great sweetness, this is a seamless classic that will probably be immortal. My point score continue to go up, but the wine is still young, although I would call it just approaching the adolescence. Anticipated maturity 2005 - 2075. Last tasted, 3/02” 98/100 points Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (4), December 2003. Château d'Yquem 1983

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96/100 points Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #194, February 2011 96/100 points Neal Martin, Wine Advocate #199, February 2012 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 12 bottles in original wooden case Tasting Note: “The 2008 Yquem, now in bottle, has a nuanced bouquet, with scents of clear honey, lime flower, vanilla and orange blossom that is beautifully defined. The palate is very harmonious on the entry, with a fine thread of acidity, tense and full of energy like the 2010 tasted alongside, with notes of white peach, citrus lemon clear honey and a hint of quince. Long and persistent on the finish, this is a very fine Yquem that might be overlooked between the 2007 and 2009, but a superb Sauternes in its own right. Drink 2014-2050.” “Tasted single blind against its peers. The Yquem 2008 is easy to spot in blind line-up: it is (to quote Tina Turner) simply the best. It has a subtle, delicate but very pretty bouquet with fine definition and astounding minerality. The palate is beautifully poised, tense and tightly coiled on the entry and then it just explodes in the mouth with pure, unbridled, joyous botrytized fruit struck through with a silver thread of acidity. It displays exemplary tension and freshness, along with great persistency in the mouth. This is an outstanding Sauternes 2008 and another impressive Yquem.” HK$26,500-32,500 23 Château d’Yquem vintage 1997 Sauternes, 1er Cru Supérieur 96/100 points Robert Parker 95/100 points, James Suckling for Wine Spectator Lying in Hong-Kong 12 bottles in carton Tasting Note: “A sensational Yquem, 1997 may be this estate’s finest effort since 1990 (although I would not discount the 1996 turning out to be nearly as good). The 1997’s light gold colour is accompanied a gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin, it looks to be a great vintage for this renowned Sauternes estate. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2055.” “Extremely concentrated, yet subtle. Aromas of honey and spices, with an intense botrytis nose. Full-bodied, thick and fruity, with orange peel and lemon rind character. Medium sweetness. Balanced, yet thick and backward. Reminds me of the harmonious 1990—certainly the best since then. Best after 2008. 14,000 cases made.” HK$24,000-28,000 WWW.SPINK.COM

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SAUTERNES from a Private Cellar EU 25 ᔛ Château d’Yquem vintage 1983 Imperial Sauternes, 1er Cru Supérieur In perfect condition

Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 Imperial (6 litres) in original wooden case HK$40,000-45,000

26 Château Rieussec vintage 1997 Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé 25 96/100 points Robert Parker 91/100 points, Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Lying in Hong-Kong 12 bottles in carton Tasting Note: “This wine contains an extremely high percentage of Semillon (usually about 90%), which was to its benefit in 1997. The wine is light medium goldcoloured, with a blockbuster nose of Grand Marnier liqueur intertwined with flower blossoms, smoky new oak, and coconut. Well-integrated wood has resulted in a seamless, full-bodied, unctuously-textured wine with considerable sweetness. This is a stunningly proportioned, beautifully pure wine. Anticipated maturity: 20022025.” - 91 points, Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate HK$4,500-5,500 25 EU 24 ᔛ Château d’Yquem vintage 1983 Double-Magnum Sauternes, 1er Cru Supérieur In perfect condition

27 Château Suduiraut vintage 1990 Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé 95/100 points, Wine Spectator

Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 Double-Magnum (3 litres) in original wooden case

Lying in Hong-Kong 12 bottles in carton

Tasting Note: “The 1983 ranks among the most concentrated wines from this property over the last 20 years, with a staggering display of extract and a mind-boggling amount of glycerin. The vintage commenced early for d’Yquem, beginning on September 29th and finishing on November 18th. The 1983 is enormous, with huge, honeyed, pineapple, coconut, and caramel flavors, massive extract, and an unctuous quality barely framed by acidity and new oak. I do not feel the wine has changed since bottling, and I would not want to start drinking it for at least another 10-15 years.” Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book (3) November 1998 HK$20,000-23,500

Tasting Note: “Botrytis bomb. Gold colour. Loads of spicy, almond and toffee character with pineapple fruit.Fullbodied, very sweet and very, very ripe. Blistering long finish. A bit rustic, but amazing. Can age as long as you like.—1990 Bordeaux retrospective. 90% Semillon and 10% Sauvignon Blanc.” HK$6,000-7,000

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BURGUNDY

Just under half the vineyard (3.51 hectares out of 8.03) of Richebourg belongs to Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, spread over several plots. This is always a robust wine, deeper in colour than the Romanée-Saint-Vivant but not necessarily as elegant. The vines currently average 45 years old. About a third of the holding remained in ungrafted vines 1946, with two cuvees being produced - a regular Richebourg and a version labelled Richebourg Vieux Cépages. When these vines were grubbed up and replanted after the Second World War cuttings were taken from la Romanee-Conti which was also being replanted. Personality DRC website: “This immediate neighbour of la Romanée-Conti escorts Her Majesty with good-natured ribaldry. It is a king’s musketeer who likes company, likes to laugh and to sing, to feel that the somewhat brutal strength of his athlete’s body is admired.” Richebourg Average Production: 6,500 - 14,000 bottles BURGUNDY from a Private Cellar EU 28 ᔛ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Richebourg 1983 Grand Cru, Côtes de Nuits 1 bottle N° 001921, perfect level, stained label

Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 bottle HK$12,000-14,000 BURGUNDY from a Private Cellar Personality DRC website: “Romanée-Saint-Vivant is flirtatious: one cannot help loving it. Behind this grace resides a strength in such perfect balance that, at first, it was imperceptible.” Romanée-St-Vivant Average Production: 9,500 17,000 bottles

EU 29 ᔛ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-St.Vivant vintage 1983 Grand Cru, Côtes de Nuits One bottle N° 003254 with perfect level, stained label

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The Domaine purchased most of the 6.06 hectares La Tâche in 1933, completing the vineyards by exchanging small plots in Les Gaudichots. It stretches from the top of the bottom of the mid slope band which contains the grands crus, thus covering a complexity of terroirs. It is a more flamboyant wine than Romanée-Conti but needs a minimum of 10 years for all its aspects, including the tannins, to integrate.

Personality from DRC website: “La Tâche is elegance and rigor, Beneath the frequent hardness of its tannins, passion is aflame, restrained by an implacable, courtly elegance.” La Tâche Average Production: 16,000 25,000 bottles BURGUNDY from a Private Cellar EU 30 ᔛ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche vintage 2006 Grand Cru, Côtes de Nuits 1 bottle N°09043 in perfect condition

Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 bottle HK$16,000-17,500 EU 31 ᔛ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche vintage 1992 Grand Cru, Côtes de Nuits 1 bottle N° 18696, top level, very slightly stained

Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 bottle HK$12,500-14,500 32 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, La Tâche vintage 1983 Grand Cru, Côtes de Nuits 1 bottle N°004118, perfect level, very stained label 30

Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 bottle HK$14,000-16,000

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“This fabled estate has had a brilliant track record since 1978. Lalou Bize-Leroy and Aubert de Villaine seem to have everything tightly within their grasps, so it is unlikely that some of the lapses in quality control that occurred previously will resurface. I am sure they still cannot understand why their estate is so frequently singled out for malicious attacks, but no one should have any trouble appreciating the domaine’s 1985s, which are their best wines in decades, even surpassing their sensational 1978s. The problem is coming up with the cash to finance them. The wines, aged in 100% new oak, are never filtered.” La Romanée-Conti Average Production: 4,000 - 7,000 bottles La Tâche Average Production: 16,000 - 25,000 bottles Richebourg Average Production: 6,500 - 14,000 bottles Romanée Saint-Vivant Average Production: 9,500 - 17,000 bottles Echézeaux Average Production: 7,000 - 17,000 bottles Grands Echézeaux Average Production: 5,600 bottles 12,000 bottles Montrachet Average Production: 2,300 - 3,600 bottles

BURGUNDY from a Private Cellar EU 33 ᔛ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment vintage 1985

Côtes de Nuits, Grand Cru One original mixed case vintage 1985 12 bottles including: Romanée-Conti 1985 (1 bottle n° 004033) La Tâche 1985 (3 bottles n° 015092, 015093 and 015097) Richebourg 1985 (1 bottle n° 008035) Romanée-St.-Vivant 1985 (2 bottles n° 009814 and 009817) Grands Echézeaux 1985 (2 bottles n° 008933 and 0088934) Echézeaux 1985 (3 bottles n° 013874, 013878 and 013879) All the bottles in perfect condition, perfect level, with level on one of bottle of La Tâche and on one bottle of Echezeaux at -2cm. 100/100 points Robert Parker, Burgundy Book #B2 January 1990 90/100 point Burghound January 2012 Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 12 bottles in original wooden case

Tasting Note: Romanée-Conti 1985 vintage “The Romanée-Conti is utterly mind blowing. The heady, intoxicating bouquet delivered penetrating and sublime aromas that were even more intense than those from the La Tâche. On the palate, there is a veritable smorgasbord of earthly and heavenly delights. Needless to say, it is very rich, very opulent, and very concentrated. Red burgundy and red wine do not get any better than this. My guess is that it will peak between 1990 and 2005, as it is a bit more forward than either the La Tâche or Richebourg?”

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Tasting Note: La Tâche 1985 vintage “While I have heard and read that brilliant bottles of the ‘85 La Tâche exist, I have never experienced one and I have had this wine more than 25 times. So while I concede the possibility that such profound bottles do exist, I am frankly dubious. A highly complex nose offers lovely spice on the completely mature aromas with equally complex and fully resolved medium-bodied flavors that deliver a long, fine and pure finish. There is no benefit to holding the ‘85 further and even from magnum format (see herein), I would be inclined to begin looking for occasions to enjoy it; to be clear, it’s not in decline but it is as good as it’s ever going to be. Consistent notes. Drink: now.” HK$480,000-550,000

Champagne from a Private Cellar We are glad to offer one of the single largest stocks holdings, probably the largest holding of this vintage in the world of Dom Pérignon 1996 from a private collector, shipped directly from Europe to Singapore upon release, kept in optimal condition in a temperature-controlled duty free cellar. 36 Moët & Chandon Dom Pérignon vintage 1996 98/100 points, Robert Parker, eRobertParker.com (February 2004) 98/100 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (162), December 2005

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti owns 3.53 ha of the 9.14 hectares of Grands Echézeaux whose soil is influenced by the downwash from Le Musigny above the wines have a little more flesh and are more consistent year in year out than Echézeaux. The holding lies at the northern end of the cru, adjacent to Clos de Vougeot.

Lying in bond, duty free cellar in Singapore 12 bottles in original carton Tasting Note: “I have had a lot of great vintages of Dom Pérignon, but I do not remember any as impressive as the 1996. Even richer than the brilliant 1990, the 1996 is still tightly wound, but reveals tremendous aromatic intensity, offering hints of bread dough, Wheat Thins, tropical fruits, and toasted hazelnuts. Medium to full-bodied, with crisp acidity buttressing the wines wealth of fruit and intensity, it comes across as extraordinarily zesty, welldelineated, and incredibly long on the palate. MoëtChandon deserves considerable accolades for this prodigious example of Dom Pérignon. Anticipated maturity: now-2020+”

Personality from DRC website: “It is “Grands” before being Echézeaux. It is a contry gentleman, aristocrat and dreamer, who idles willingly with the unhurried step of his horse in a forest filled with the scents of sundry mushrooms, of mosses, of dead decaying leaves, of furtive small game, which spill forth in a multitude of shifting alliances. All of that is expressed delicately, in a refined, musical tongue, concise and pure like the message of a Mozart quartet.” Grands Echézeaux Average Production: 5,600 - 12,000 bottles BURGUNDY from a Private Cellar

Tasting Note: “The brilliant 1996 Dom Pérignon, which has largely disappeared from the marketplace, may be the finest young example of DP I have ever tasted. Notes of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, lemon oil, orange marmalade, and white pear provide a stunning aromatic display as well as palate impression. Great acidity and huge flavor intensity backed up by the vibrant acidity make this an exquisite champagne. It should drink well for 20-25 years, possibly longer.” HK$25,800-28,800

EU 34 ᔛ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Echézeaux vintage 1989 Grand Cru, Côtes de Nuits

Lying in a private cellar duty free in Paris, France 1 bottle HK$6,500-7,500 EU 35 ᔛ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Grands Echézeaux vintage 1989 Grand Cru, Côtes de Nuits

Lying in a private cellar in Paris, France 2 bottles HK$13,000-15,000

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PROBABLY THE LARGEST HOLDING OF THIS VINTAGE IN THE WORLD.

37 Moët & Chandon Dom Pérignon vintage 1996 98/100 points, Robert Parker, eRobertParker.com (February 2004) 98/100 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate (162), December 2005 Lying in bond, duty free cellar in Singapore 600 bottles in original carton See Tasting Note from lot 36 HK$1,290,000-1,420,000

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AMERICAN WINE NAPA VALLEY USA wine from a Private Cellar The brainchild of wine giants Robert Mondavi and Baron Philippe de Rothschild, Opus One was the first ultra-premium wine made in Napa Valley. Since 1980 it has achieved cult status and is one of the most widely exported and highly prized wines in Napa Valley.

38 Opus One vintage 1985 Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley

39 Opus One vintage 1986 Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley

88-90/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate April 1995 One of the Wine Spectator’s Top 100 Wines of 1989, it was rated 95 points on release

91/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate July 2009 Lying in Hong-Kong 6 bottles in original wooden case

Lying in Hong-Kong 6 bottles in original wooden case

Tasting Note: “Deep brick colour. Appealingly evolved nose of leather, game, tobacco, espresso, stewed prunes, bacon and tea. The palate still provides a good amount of elegant fruit that builds in the mouth. Light to medium level of silky tannins remain with medium to high acidity to provide freshness. Long finish. Fully mature.” HK$10,500-13,500

Tasting Note: “The 1985 Opus One has consistently performed between 88-90 points. It exhibits a healthy dark ruby colour with no signs of age. The nose has not budged much from when it was first bottled. The delicate yet attractive fragrance of vanilla, herbs, cassis, and spices is followed by a sculptured, fruity, medium to full-bodied wine with crisp acidity, moderate tannin, and good depth. While very good, possibly excellent, it lacks the extra dimension of flavor and personality necessary to merit an outstanding rating...” HK$8,000-11,000

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40 Opus One vintage 1988 Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley

42 Opus One vintage 1994 Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley

91/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate July 2009

92/100 Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate December 1997

Lying in Hong-Kong 6 bottles in original wooden case

Tasting Note: “Medium to deep garnet-brick colour. Savoury / earthy notes of soy, hung meat, sweaty leather, tobacco, truffle, a suggestion of cardamom and a slight medicinal / menthol character. The palate gives a high level of acidity with a medium level of silky tannins and a good concentration of spicy, savoury fruit. Long finish.” HK$9,000-11,000

Tasting Note: “This is an impressive effort from Opus One. The wine, a blend of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot, and 1% Malbec, possesses a dark ruby/purple colour, followed by a generous, complex nose of lead pencil, toasty oak, violets, and black currants. In the mouth, there is a beautiful texture, soft, generous, low acid, full-bodied richness, and a stunningly proportioned, rich, intense finish. The influence of 18 months in new French oak casks gives the wine a subtle oaky note in addition to giving it excellent delineation. Because of the wine’s softness and generosity, it can be drunk now as well as over the next 18-20 years.” HK$11,000-14,000

41 Opus One vintage 1990 Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley 96/100 points Wine Spectator, February 2000Lying in Hong-Kong 90/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate February 1997 Lying in Hong-Kong 6 bottles in original wooden case

43 Opus One vintage 1997 Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley 94/100 points Wine Spectator November 2000

Tasting Note: “Dramatic, with its ripe, rich, plush core of exotic currant, anise, cedar, vanilla and berry notes that are enormously complex on the finish. Delicious.” Tasting Note: “In a blind tasting, this wine did not fool many tasters when served blind. It was quickly identified as a California wine despite the fact that it is made in a Bordeaux-like style. The wine performed well, exhibiting a deep ruby/purple colour, a lead pencil, grapy, spicy oakscented nose, medium body, a tight, more compact texture than the Bordeaux, as well as more elevated and obvious new oak. Rich and ripe, as well as graceful, it stood out as having higher acidity than the Bordeaux. Although soft enough to be drunk, the 1990 Opus One is capable of lasting 15 or more years.” HK$12,500-15,500

Lying in Hong-Kong 6 bottles in original wooden case Tasting Note: “A rich, decidedly earthy style of Opus, showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather and sage flavors that are focused and complex.” HK$12,000-14,000 44 Opus One vintage 1998 Robert Mondavi / Rothschild Napa Valley 86/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate August 2002 Lying in Hong-Kong 6 bottles in original wooden case Tasting Note: “A surprisingly feeble garnet/ruby colour already displaying pink and amber hues is followed by a Medoc-like bouquet of cedar, plums, cherries, and spice box with hints of sweet oak as well as roasted peanuts.” HK$12,000-14,000

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AUSTRALIAN WINE

A bit about Tahbilk Winery..... Established in 1860 Tahbilk is one of Australia’s most beautiful & historic family owned wineries. Located in the Nagambie Lakes region of central Victoria (120 kms north of Melbourne), one of the nation’s premium viticultural areas, the property comprises some 1,214 hectares of rich river flats with a frontage of 11 kms to the Goulburn River and 8 kms of permanent backwaters & creeks. Purchased by the Purbrick family is 1925, Tahbilk is now home to 5 generations of Purbricks The vineyard has some 200 hectares under vine which includes the rare French Rhone Valley whites of Marsanne, Viognier and Roussanne; and the Rhone reds - Shiraz, Grenache & Mourvedre. Also planted are the traditional varieties Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc & Verdelho and new age rising stars Tempranillo and Savignin.Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Victoria, Nagambie Lakes Tahbilk’s “1860 Vines” Shiraz is produced from ½ hectare un-grafted, pre-phylloxera original Estate planting - amongst the oldest Shiraz vines in the world. After careful hand-picking, fermentation takes place in century old oak vats followed by maturation in French oak for 18 months prior to bottling and then a further 4 years “bottle-aging” before release. Appropriately an original Tahbilk label dating back to the 1870’s has been tailored for this rare and unique wine. Since its inaugural release in 1979 this piece of liquid history has become one of the most sought after and collectable wines throughout the world. Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz are listed as “Outstanding” in Australia wine auctioneers - Langton’s Classification of Australian Wine V - the noted reference to Australia’s secondary (auction) wine market - being a “high performing wine in exquisite quality”. Also, in 2002 US Wine & Spirits Magazine nominated the Tahbilk “1860 Vines” plantings as one of the 25 Great Vineyards in the World along with the likes of Hermitage La Chapelle, Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Chateau Yquem, Vega Sicilia and Krug. The vineyards selected were those where the terroir - the French term that roughly translates to the total environment of a place, including soil, climate, aspect, vine and even history - “is most clearly perceptible in the wine”. Based on their own tastings, along with recommendations from world-wide industry experts, Wine & Spirits noted that “for all their flavour and richness…there is nothing blunt about them (1860 Vines Shiraz)… they share a transparency that lets the soil show through”. The same publication also listed “1860 Vines” Shiraz as one of the “Best Wines of the Year” in its 2005 annual international “Buying Guide”. Source: Tahbilk website

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50 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

Fine Australian wine from a Private Collector 45 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 All the bottles in perfect condition Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400 46 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400 47 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400 48 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400 49 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

51 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400 52 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400 53 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400 54 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1996 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

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60 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

55 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Victoria, Nagambie Lakes All the bottles in perfect condition Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

61 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

56 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

62 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

57 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

63 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

58 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

64 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

59 Tahbilk “1860 Vines” Shiraz vintage 1997 Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 6 bottles in original wooden case HK$10,400-12,400

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Fine Australian wine from a Private Cellar Penfolds Grange Shiraz vertical collection in Magnum 1979 - 1999 * The 1990 Penfolds Grange was named ‘Wine of the Year’ in 1995 by the world’s most authoritative wine magazine, Wine Spectator, scoring 97/100 and becoming the only wine outside California and France to take the award. * “Penfold’s Grange is the greatest red wine of Australia. This wine is a leading candidate for the richest, most concentrated dry red table wine on planet Earth. Penfolds’ Grange takes opulence and decadence to the limits, and for that reason has replaced Bordeaux’s Petrus as the world most exotic and concentrated wine. It is interesting to note that a massive, extracted and overwhelming as this wine can be in this youth, with 10-15 years of age it takes on a more civilized character, resembling a great Pomerol or older hermitage.” Robert Parker

* “Penfolds Grange has maintained its place as Australia’s most prestigious red wine over four decades. An Australian icon, Grange represents a tradition in winemaking that is totally uncompromising. Grange has bypassed the fads and trends of modern winemaking in the sense that it has maintained an integrity of style and remained true to its origins in the mind of Max Schubert. An unusually wet (but hot) growing season, the 1979 was sourced from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, the Clare Valley, Magill Estate and the McLaren Vale” Penfolds’ website

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JANUARY 13, 2013 - HONG KONG Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1980 The 1980 Grange is predominantly Shiraz with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon (4%) from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, the Clare Valley, Magill Estate, McLaren Vale and Coonawarra. A generally good growing season with fine and warm conditions, was followed by a cool vintage. Considered an outstanding vintage, Tim White said of it at a tasting in September 1999, Deep crimson brick red. Intense plum, blackberry/ menthol, mocha /liquorice aromas, confection-like small berries, cherries and plums has a hint of treacle. Smooth and creamy, with flavours of mulberries, cassis and plums, it’s obviously a cooler season Grange wrapped around by sweet oak. It opens up after time in the glass, the tannins are pronounced but offset by stylish, rich, concentrated dark berry chocolaty fruit. First vintage adopting consistent use of signature red Penfolds capsules. Winemaker Comments by Don Ditter: “Medium red/purple. Intense, fragrant chocolate cherry/prune dried fig aromas. Dense and chewy with generously ripe, prune/ chocolate fruit flavours, pronounced grainy tannins and superb length.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1981 Winemaker John Duval called the 1981 a big, tannic Grange. A warm to hot, drought-affected summer yielded a powerfully concentrated wine with chocolate raisin fruit, earthy nuances, and pleasant oak. The 1981 Grange is a blend of 89 percent Shiraz and 11 percent Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, Magill Estate and the Modbury Vineyard in the Adelaide Plains. Maturation in new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months, a muscular Grange, the question being, will it ever soften out? Alcohol 12.70% Acidity 6.20g/L pH 3.58

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1979 “A blend of 87% Shiraz and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, from superior vineyards, matured for eighteen months in new American oak hogsheads. Alcohol 13.00% Acidity 5%60g/L pH 3.72 Memorable for being the last of all vintages to be bottled in the original off-white foil capsules, and the first vintage to be bottled in magnums, nowadays there are usually six hundred magnum bottled each year. Deep brick red. A complex, aromatic wine with dark chocolate aromas and lifted rum and raisin fruit characters. Developing aromas of raspberries as the wine breathes, plums and vanilla oak, deep briar, blackberry and toast, earth and amber fruit, the bouquets are varied and complex. The palate is bitey and solid with plenty of fruit sweetness, compounds of earthy chocolate complexity and ample (but drying) tannins.”

Deep crimson brick red. Liquorice, dried fig, baked red fruit aromas. Coffee chocolate oak precede a plump, juicy and straightforward palate. The tannins are soupy and dense and build up very chalky and dry at the finish. Winemaker Comments by Don Ditter: “Dense purple/red in colour. Smoky meaty/spicy aromas and some toasty oak characters, also showing vanilla and coffee overtones. A combination of rich, fleshy, chocolaty and smoky flavours are balanced with pronounced tannins and length, resulting in a wine of immense concentration and powerful structure”. Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1982 A very good vintage with a mild growing season, culminating in a burst of warm weather. Predominantly Shiraz with a small amount (6%) of Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, Clare Valley, Magill Estate and Modbury near Adelaide, this is a wine with an open-knit, seductive style. Matured in new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months. Alcohol13.50% Acidity 6.90g/L pH 3.39

Winemaker Comments by Don Ditter: “Medium red/purple. Complex, developing aromas with plenty of soft, slightly lifted, tobacco/berry/gamey fruit. Highly concentrated with rich, cedar/ blackberry fruit, massive, firm, dry tannins and long flavourful finish. Tannins at the fore for the moment.”

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AN EVENING OF EXCEPTIONAL WINES Comments by Don Ditter: “Very deep, rich brick red. Very ripe, sweet plum jam aromas. Vanilla and mint characters with a hint of leafiness. Masses of delicious super-fleshy fruit throughout, very elegant and supple but undeniably a full-bodied wine with an assertive tannin finish.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1983 This vintage was seriously affected by drought, and the devastating Ash Wednesday bushfires. Summer rainfall was half the average, following by record rains and flooding in March. The 1983 Grange is predominantly Shiraz with a small amount (6%) of Cabernet Sauvignon, from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, Magill Estate, and Modbury in the Adelaide Plains. Maturation in new American oak hogsheads for twenty months. Alcohol 13.30% Winemaker Comments by Don Ditter: “Very deep black cherry red. Dense, powerful dark chocolate spice/plum/ briar and mint aromas with some oak-derived coconut. A highly concentrated wine showing pronounced extract and tannins balanced with sweet plummy fruit and showing some cigar box characters.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1984 Max Schubert’s experimental work in the 1950s determined that South Australian Cabernet was unreliable, he recognised that Grange should be based around a spectrum of fruit. One of the great strengths of Grange is, whilst mostly a Shiraz, it does not rely on the performance of a single vineyard. From fruit grown at the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, Magill Estate in Adelaide, and other superior vineyards in the Coonawarra, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley, the 1984 is balanced with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon 5%. No other red wine in Australia can rival the reputation, consistent quality or proven development pattern of Penfolds Grange. The winemaking process involves great attention to detail; from selecting the best possible grapes sourced from low-yielding, old Shiraz vines through to fermentation and fastidious oak maturation. Generally good weather for the vintage, a cool summer followed by a dry harvest. A meticulous regimen for vineyard selection, coupled with exacting winecraft, gives each Grange a different character. A seductively smooth wine this year, early developing and with slippery tannins. Maturation in new American oak hogsheads for twenty months. Alcohol 14.2% Comments by Don Ditter: “Intense deep rich red. Blackcurrant and plum aromas combined with developed chocolate and caramel-like characters which are enhanced by smoky oak characters. A big, rich, and balanced wine. The palate is elegant, with cedary, chocolaty, tobacco-like flavours and supple tannins.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1985 Shiraz with a small amount (1%) Cabernet, from the Kalimna and other superior vineyards in the Barossa, Clare Valley and Modbury (Adelaide Plains). A cool to mild growing season followed by similarly good conditions at vintage, with late rain delaying picking. An elegantly structured vintage with blackberry black olive plum flavours, and firm savoury tannins.

The unique and distinctive Grange style is based on ripe Shiraz fruit and stylish American oak in fine harmony. Don Ditter, an early graduate of Roseworthy Agricultural College who joined Penfolds as a laboratory assistant in 1946, was appointed by Max Schubert as his successor in 1973. The 1976, and the very great 1986 Grange, Don Ditter’s last vintage before retirement, epitomize this remarkable period. Maturation in new American oak hogsheads for twenty months. Alcohol 13.1% Winemaker Comments by Don Ditter: “Sweetly scented with coconut, cherry and ripe plum/ berry fruit aromas with a hint of mint. Sweet, spicy plum and cherry-like flavours combine with pronounced, gripping tannins.”

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A classic Grange, from an outstanding year, the 1988 is expected to develop superbly for twenty years past release. 94% Shiraz, 6% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kalimna and other vineyards in the Barossa, as well as Padthaway and the McLaren Vale. An ideal growing season was followed by a warm dry vintage. As they say at Penfolds, it’s the fastidious barrel fermentation that gets the oak into the wine, and the wine into the oak. Lavish maturation for the 1988 vintage under prime, selected new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months. Alcohol 13.50% Acidity 7.6g/L pH 3.36 A vintage of powerful fruit intensity, superb length and fullon Grange complexity.

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1986 This was the final vintage release crafted by Max Schubert’s successor Don Ditter, an early graduate of Roseworthy Agricultural College who joined Penfolds as a laboratory assistant in 1946. This was a time of considerable technical advances in winemaking. The 1976, and the very great 1986 Grange, Don Ditter’s last vintage, epitomize this remarkable period. A mild and relatively dry growing season lead to an important and very successful vintage. 87% Shiraz, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, Clare Valley, the McLaren Vale and Modbury in the Adelaide Hills. Matured in new American oak hogsheads for twenty months. Alcohol 13.90% Acidity 7.10g/L pH 3.41

Comments by John Duval: “Deep plum-red in colour with youthful purple hues. A complex bouquet featuring opulent, ripe Shiraz berry fruit characters, ranging from soft, earthy nuances through to spice, cherry and plum fragrances, combined with traditional new barrel fermentation characters and vanillin American oak complexity. This is a full bodied, richly flavoured and complex wine, exemplifying the uniqueness of Grange Hermitage. Concentrated, ripe plum and spicy berry fruit Shiraz flavours are complemented by soft fruit and oak tannins, firm astringency and balanced acidity, integrated with distinctive oak - a feature of the style.”

Winemaker Comments John Duval: “Intensely concentrated and focused coffee and vanilla aromas from oak maturation, perfectly ripened berry fruit. Slightly smoky from barrel fermentation. Richly textured with smoky, dark berry, chocolate and liquorice flavours. A harmonious whole, combines power, structure and concentration.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1987 No other Australian wine can rival the quality and development pattern of Grange. Always exciting and opulent, the pinnacle of Australian reds, 1987 Grange is an elegant edition, beginning juicy and plummy, culminating in a very firm, dry finish. The growing season and vintage were marked by cool weather, crops in most South Australian regions were reduced by hailstorms in October

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1989 A very hedonistic, almost decadent style of Grange, gorgeously opulent, almost Pomerol-like Grange with an over-ripe characteristic to the fruit. Cherry liqueur intermixed with cranberry and cassis presented in a seductive, full-bodied, very soft, forward style is truly not the classic Grange in the sense of having huge structure and massive concentration, but this wine is loaded, very corpulent, and fleshy. The wine is going to last for up to two decades, but it will be uncommonly succulent and delicious to drink young. The 1989 is already beginning to show some attractive maturation characters and is developing a little sooner by comparison to it’s more robust 1988 and 1990 counterparts. 91% Shiraz and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kalimna and other Barossa vineyards, and the McLaren Vale. It has the typical solid structure and strength of character to age gracefully over the next decade or so, with correct cellaring, to produce another classic Grange. Extreme heat and heavy March rains followed an ideal, warm growing season. Matured in new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months. Alcohol 13.5%

The winemaking process involves great attention to detail, the best possible grapes from low-yielding, old Shiraz vines through to fermentation and fastidious oak maturation. From the Kalimna Vineyard in the Barossa Valley, and other vineyards in the McLaren Vale, a light, elegant style of Grange made with a blend of 90% Shiraz and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, matured in new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months. Alcohol 13.8% Medium crimson. Appealing red berry/ mint-chocolate aromas and subtle oak nuances. Hints of smoke, herbs and soy, plummy and sweet, elements of cocoa. A well concentrated wine with redcurrant/ blackberry/ chocolate/ mint flavours and fine, leafy, chewy tannins. Strong rich, berry fruit and minty characters with smoky oak overtones.

Winemaker Comments by John Duval: “Deep plum-red in colour with youthful crimson hues. Features an array of rich, ripe Shiraz characters with masses of ripe blackberry, raspberry, plum and spicy fruit aromas and softer mushroom and earthy hints, complemented by lifted, but integrated, vanillin American oak. A full-bodied, richly flavoured and supremely complex wine with luscious fruit and supple balanced tannins. The palate is fruit sweet, with concentrated blackberry and dark plum flavoured Shiraz fruit and a touch of spice, interwoven with rich vanillin oak flavours.”

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1.5L MAGNUM 1988 Though retired, Grange creator Max Schubert was proclaimed Man of the Year by UK Decanter Magazine in 1988. The hallmark of Grange 1988 is it’s powerful fruit intensity, dominant length and profound complexity, persistent fruit and oak, reflecting the exceptional quality of the 1988 vintage.

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AN EVENING OF EXCEPTIONAL WINES Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1990 The 1990 and 1991 Granges are regarded by many as extraordinary wines with incredible power and finesse. James Halliday calls this vintage flawlessly supple. In 1990 Grange dropped the Hermitage tag, to align with the name by which it had been known internationally for many years. 95% Shiraz, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from Kalimna and other Barossa Valley vineyards, Clare Valley and Coonawarra. A very great vintage with a perfect warm, dry growing season and harvest, yielded a Grange with solid structure and dominant fruit characters. Regardless of vintage, Grange delivers a unique experience of Shiraz, but history will record 1990 as one of the great Australian vintages of a generation. The 1990 Penfolds Grange was one of the best to date, with the potential to rival the classic vintages of 1955, 1962 and 1971. A superbly balanced wine, and a very great Grange vintage with tremendous finesse and understated power. Voted Red Wine of the Year UK Wine Spectator magazine in December 1995. A memorable growing season gave us an immensely concentrated Grange, beautifully perfumed wine with deep, dark, chocolate/spicy/ mocha/malty aromas Matured in new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months. Alcohol 13.50% Acidity 7.1g/L pH 3.41 John Duval Tasting Notes: “Deep crimson, medium-full red/purple colour. Immensely concentrated, beautifully perfumed wine with deep, dark, chocolate/spicy/ mocha/malty aromas. Ripe plummy aromas with smoky vanillin oak, a very rich, ripe, supple palate with deep blackberry/chocolate/liquorice fruit, malt/vanilla oak nuances and satin smooth tannins. This vintage is now supremely complex and harmonious, with ripe plum and coffee-like luscious fruit, integrated oak, fine tannins and excellent length.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1991 The 1991 Grange shocked me with its sweet, forward display of jammy black fruits, smoke, roasted coffee, and copious toasty oak scents and flavors. This mouthfilling Grange, inevitably becomes more complex and civilized with ten or more years of cellaring. Another great Grange vintage, the 1991 is one of the finest red wines made in Australia, rivalling the highly acclaimed 1990. 95% Shiraz, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon from exceptional vineyards in the Barossa Valley, including Kalimna, and the McLaren. A warm, dry year with even ripening conditions, vintage began early. Matured in new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months. Alcohol 13.50% Acidity 7.3g/L pH 3.32. Comments by Winemaker John Duval: “A glorious, dark, dense, red purple colour. The rich bouquet shows an incredible depth of ripe berry spice, tobacco, mocha and green tea aromas with unmistakable Penfolds oak handling. The palate has intensely concentrated, mouthfilling fruit flavours showing spicy, rich berry fruit and earthy characters with masses of ripe tannins and integrated oak, finishing with excellent length.”

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1992 The pinnacle of Australian reds, Grange represents opulence, vintage 1992 offers great complexity and balance, a powerful and rich release with mouth-coating tannins. No other red wine in Australia can rival the reputation, consistent quality or proven development pattern of Penfolds Grange. A fullbodied Shiraz wine, fleshed out with a component of exceptional Cabernet fruit, under magnum, the 1992 was destined for a long cellar life. Deep crimson in colour, with smoky/dark chocolate/blueberry/ plum aromas and flavours, fine grained with slightly leafy tannins, finishing very firm and tight 90% Shiraz, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Barossa Valley (including the century-old vines of the Kalimna Vineyard) Coonawarra and McLaren Vale. The winemaking process involves great attention to detail, from selecting the best possible grapes sourced from low-yielding, old Shiraz vines, through to fermentation and fastidious oak maturation. A cool to mild growing season marked by intermittent rains. Matured in new American oak hogsheads for eighteen months. As always released as a five-year old wine, the maturation period being a legacy of Max Schubert’s trials through the 1950s, the 1992 Grange magnum has been kept perfectly cellared. Alcohol 13.50% Acidity 7.00g/L pH 3.43. Comments by John Duval. Deep: “Dense, dark brick-red with purple crimson hues. The bouquet displays all the distinctive hallmarks, abundant, sweet, ripe berried fruit coupled with balanced integrated oak. As it breathes, the wine reveals alluring tobacco, smoked roasted nuts and concentrated blackcurrant nuances. The palate has intense, sweet, rich fruit with pronounced yet rounded ripe tannins. Excellent structure and integration of spicy, earthy fruit and firm oak, finishing with great length of flavour.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1993 Penfolds Grange, blossoms with fifteen to twenty years of bottle age, when most other reds have past their best, and better vintages can live and continue developing for decades longer. A self-taught, practical winemaker with a natural inquisitiveness for winemaking theory, creator Max Schubert embraced a romantic view of winemaking. Though he retired as Chief Winemaker at Penfolds in 1973, Max remained involved as a mentor and Winemaker Emeritus for another 20 vintages. 1993 is an earlier maturing vintage under Magnum, kept optimumly cellared. 86% Shiraz, 14% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Kalimna and other vineyards in the Barossa Valley, and the Coonawarra. One of Australia’s national treasures, Grange is the benchmark by which all other reds in this country, vintage 1993 Grange represents over forty years of winemaking excellence. To share a magnum of mature Grange 15 to 20 years old, in fine condition, is one of the great wine experiences. A very wet growing season was followed by warm, drier conditions, resulting in a very late but sound quality vintage fruit. An Indian Summer in the Coonawarra delivered fully ripened fruit. Matured in 100% new American oak for eighteen months. Alcohol 13.50% Acidity 6.00g/L pH 3.6.

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JANUARY 13, 2013 - HONG KONG Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1996 Sourced from Kalimna in the Barossa, McLaren Vale, the Magill Estate and Padthaway. An exceptional vintage in both quality and quantity. An outstanding vintage, good winter rain was followed by warm to mild and dry conditions, harvest was orderly and there was little or no disease. Maturation nineteen months in new American oak. Alcohol 14.00% Acidity 7.20g/L pH 3.41

Winemaker comments by John Duval: “Dense plum red merging to brick red on rims. Intense blackcurrant and plum with malt, fig and liquorice aromas that leap from the glass. This has all the characters of a classic Grange. What is promised on the nose is delivered on the palate - a powerful, concentrated, opulent wine. Layers of Shiraz fruit and first class oak manifest themselves into a seemingly endless variety of flavours - deep plum, liquorice, black olive, chocolate, cedar, coffee, etc, all compressed into a silken, round mouth feel. Forceful, ripe tannins are balanced by sheer weight of fruit. It is hard to believe that 100% new American oak was used - the intensity of fruit has all but soaked it up.”

Winemaker Comments by John Duval: “Vibrant plum red. A fusion of cinnamon and mixed spices with blackcurrant blueberry and boysenberry fruit; savoury, underlying aromas of earth, cold tea and roast chestnuts plus barrel-ferment richness. Archetypal young Grange with concentration, balance and powerful berry fruit flavours, with blueberry at the core. Tight and structured, although the thick, ripe tannins are shrouded beneath a veil of opulent fruit. Excellent length and persistence of flavour and masterful handling of oak. A very fine Grange that will confidently sit alongside the great 1990.”

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1994 Grange 1994 represents an excellent offering from an above average vintage. Layers of massive Shiraz fruit and expertly crafted oak manifest themselves. Forceful, ripe tannins are balanced by sheer weight of fruit. The Barossa experienced a drier than average growing season with rainfall at 83 percent of the 10 year mean, reducing yield in a virtually disease-free season. Ripening was slow. Good sugar levels, alcohols and ripe flavours were realised. Good rainfall in the McLaren, Coonawarra had a warm, dry autumn followed by a cool slightly wet summer. Alcohol 13.50% Acidity 7.20g/L pH 3.55%

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1997 A big, typical Grange and a very good wine from this vintage. Smooth, sumptuous and firmly structured, its deep, long palate of dark red and black berry flavours is wound around firm, but powder-fine tannins. The 1997 vintage is predominantly Shiraz (96%) with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon (4%) from the Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale. A somewhat challenging vintage combining a cool start to the season with heat in the high summer. Budburst was slightly later than usual in most South Australian regions, with mild weather through to Christmas. The onset of a prolonged heat wave in February further delayed ripening. Fortunately, a sunny, warm autumn followed, allowing vines to reach full ripeness. Maturation twenty months in new American oak. Alcohol 14.00% Acidity 7.00g/L pH 3.52

The Barossa experienced a drier than average growing season with reainfall at 83 percent of the ten year mean, reducing yield in a virtually disease-free season. Ripening was slow. Good sugar levels, alcohols and ripe flavours were realised. Good rainfall in the McLaren, Coonawarra had a warm, dry autumn followed by a cool slightly wet summer. The finished Grange exhibited a seemingly endless variety of flavours upon release, deep plum and liquorice, cedar, chocolate and coffee - all compressed into a silken, round mouth feel. Alcohol 13.50%.

Winemaker Comments by John Duval: “A deep, crimson red. Immediately engaging, with wafts of nutmeg and ginger amongst notes of blueberry and blackcurrant and a background of wellseasoned savoury oak. The fruit gains in the glass with aeration, when more subtle perfume and chestnut complexities emerge. Already showing excellent balance within the frame of a beautifully interwoven mesh of dark plum and blackberry fruits with fig and liquorice. Complex fruit and spice flavours sit against a finely focused backdrop of firm but rounded tannins, balancing acidity and seductive, perfectly integrated, smoky oak. The palate has wonderful length, with a tightly structured, tannic finish indicative of the calibre of this fine wine.”

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1995 The 1995 Grange is the 45th consecutive vintage of the wine that carries the flag for the Australian wine industry. Fruit from the Barossa and the McLaren Vale, the Magill Estate and Padthaway. Grange’s weight and concentration can be traced to rigorous selection of intensely flavoured Shiraz grapes from mature vines in some of South Australia’s finest vineyards. The quantity of Grange made each year is determined by the availability of grapes of the required quality and style. Penfolds reduce the impact of vintage variation to the point where experts the world over consider Grange to be among the most consistent of the world’s great wines. Despite a difficult vintage, rigorous selection of intensely flavoured grapes from mature vines in some of the finest vineyards produced a wine that exceeded vintage expectations. Maturation for seventeen months in 100% cent new American oak hogsheads. Alcohol 13.5%

Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1998 Predominantly Shiraz (97%) with a small amount of Cabernet Sauvignon (3%) from the Penfolds Kalimna and other Barossa Vineyards, with proportions from Padthaway and Magill Estate. Cool spring weather followed by a warm summer and very low rainfall created one of the classic vintages of the last two decades. Fruit quality was outstanding with incredible intensity of flavour, fine tannins and structure. The 1998 vintage of Penfolds Grange ranks amongst the very finest released.

Winemaker comments by John Duval: “Deep red. Complex with masses of concentrated plum, raspberry and blackberry fruit aromas and hints of leather, dark chocolate and spice. Displaying all the classic hallmarks one would expect of Grange, this is a full-bodied, richly flavoured wine with ripe, dark stewed fruits and mixed spices with seamless, perfectly integrated oak and chewy tannins.”

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James Halliday described it as “Beautifully perfumed and exotic, opulently rich and seductive plum/apricot/ blackfruit/meaty flavours with toasty/malty/savoury oak and fine velvety sweet tannins.” Winemaker Comments by Peter Gago: “Bright, almost impenetrable dark red. The nose is youthful and intense with dark, ripened Satsuma plum fruits rising above a base of liqueured dark chocolate and licorice. Overtones of malt, toasty barrel ferment and nutty oak meld effortlessly into an exquisitely aromatic offering. The palate displays intense layering of fruit raspberry, blackcurrant and blackberry - laced with licorice and oak. The power of the fruit at the fore is balanced with ripe velvety tannins, offering an alluring even-textured palate with remarkable length.” Tasting Note: Penfolds Grange 1.5L MAGNUM 1999 Grange boasts an unbroken line of vintages from the experimental 1951 and clearly demonstrates the synergy between Shiraz and the soils and climate of South Australia. Penfolds Grange displays fully-ripe, intensely-flavoured and textured Shiraz grapes in combination with new American oak. The result is a unique Australian style that is now recognised as the most consistent of the world’s great wines. The Grange style is the original and most powerful expression of Penfolds’ multi-vineyard, multi-district blending philosophy. Sourced primarily from the Penfolds Kalimna Vineyard and other Barossa Vineyards, with proportions from McLaren Vale and Padthaway. Vintage Conditions The 1999 vintage in South Australia was defined by generally dry and cool weather conditions during early summer, temporarily disrupted by a hot spell in late January before moderate conditions during vintage. Multi-regional sourcing and strong vineyard management resulted in parcels of fruit being harvested with hallmark fruit richness and ripe tannins. Grape variety Shiraz (Syrah) Maturation 17 months in new American oak. Alcohol 14.0%

65 Penfolds Grange Shiraz vertical collection in Magnum 1979 - 1999 Note: until the 1989 vintage, labelled Penfolds Grange Hermitage All magnums (1.5 litre bottles) all in perfect conditions and are individually numbered and presented in their own original Penfolds wooden display case. Extremely rare as less than 1000 magnums are produced for most vintages. Only 600 magnums from the 1979 vintage were made. Lying in bond, duty free temperature-controlled cellar in Singapore 21 Magnum in original wooden case HK$320,000-430,000

Colour is an impenetrable deep red/purple. Nose Blackberry and blueberry fruit interwoven with perfectly tuned, malty, savoury oak, with liquorice and anise notes hovering above. Upon sitting there is a whirling aromatic shift, the wine becoming more complex, deeper, richer and darker. Palate Layers of fruit, with blackberry and blueberry to the fore, as suggested by the nose. An underlying tanniness and new oak are seamlessly absorbed. A mass of fine grained tannins court a firm tight finish of great length. The wine possesses the essential ingredients of the marque, richness, harmony, and balance. A fitting Grange release to end the 1900’s, with decades of life ahead. All above tasting notes from Penfolds’ website

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PORTS We are glad to offer a selection of very fine vintage ports from all the major houses such as DOW’S, WARRE, FONSECA, TAYLOR’S, COCKBUNS, built-up over the years by an English collector. Bottles kept in a good cellaring condition.

EU 67 ᔛ FONSECA - vintage 1970 in original bottle 93/100 points Robert Parker, Buyers Guide 1989 1 bottle

PORTS from a Private Collector. EU 66 ᔛ COCKBURNS - vintage 1967 In original bottle, scuffed label

Lying in a private cellar in London, England Total 4 bottles

Tasting Note:“...it excels in is magnificently complex, intense bouquet of plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad, expansive flavours. With its lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports. The 1970, of course, is a powerful Fonseca with an exotic bouquet and lush, cream, multidimensional flavours.”

Winemaker Notes: “Cockburn’s style has always been synonymous with softness and elegance as opposed to the concentration and power that characterise other Porthouses such as Taylor’s and Graham’s. However, Cockburn has also always been reliable, consistent and delightfully easy-drinking. The 1967 vintage has a mature, copper-tin hue, meaty, earthy and driedberry notes on both the nose and the palate, followed by a reasonably long finish.” HK$2,500 - 3,000

DOW’S - vintage 1977 Good level, slightly corroded capsule Robert Parker, Buyers Guide 1989. 5 bottles Lying in a private cellar in London Total 6 bottles Tasting Note: “This is an extraordinary house that seems to have been particularly successful with its vintage port since 1977. The 1977, still a baby, is fabulously scented, very rich and concentrated, and has a potential longevity of at least another 30-50 years.” Estimate HK$ 3,500 - 5,000

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EU 68 ᔛ TAYLOR’S - vintage 1980 In original bottle 91/100 points Neil Martin Wine Journal 2008 1 bottle

FONSECA - vintage 1983 Level and label in good condition, corroded capsule 92/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Buying Guide 1989 3 bottles

Tasting Note: “A deep, clear garnet colour. The nose is very backward, quite austere and conservative with notes of cherry and raspberry leaf, a touch of cigar box developing with aeration. It perhaps lacks a little joie-de-vivre, especially when compared to vintage in the 1970s. The palate is attractive though, with notes of raspberry, plum, white pepper, blood orange and a touch of apricot. Very good acidity, perhaps like the -55, this is a Taylor’s playing it safe, unwilling to take chances and yet it is lush on the finish with its plum and briary flavours.”

Tasting Note: “Fonseca is one of the great port lodges, producing the most exotic and most complex port. If Fonseca lacks the sheer weight and power of a Taylor, Dow or Warre, or the opulent sweetness and intensity of a Graham, it excels in its magnificently complex, intense bouquet of plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad, expansive flavours. With is lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports. When it is young, it often loses out in blind tastings to the heavier, weightier, more tannic wines, but I always find myself upgrading my opinion of Fonseca after it has had 7-10 years of age. The 1983 is magnificently scented, fullbodied, creamy, rather forward, but showing character.”

FONSECA - vintage 1980 In original bottle 87/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Buying Guide 1989 2 bottles Tasting Note: “Fonseca is one of the great port lodges, producing the most exotic and most complex port. It excels in its magnificently complex, intense bouquet and plummy, cedary, spicy fruit and long, broad expansive flavours. With is lush, seductive character, one might call it the Pomerol of Vintage ports. When it is young, it often loses out in blind tastings to the heavier, weightier, more tannic wines, but I always find myself upgrading my opinion of Fonseca after it had 7-10 years of age. The 1980 is very good, possibly excellent.” WARRE - vintage 1983 In original bottle 1 bottle Tasting Note: “Perfumed chocolate and spice nose. Floral hints, rich palate. Great elegance”. Decanter Magazine, December 2006.

CHURCHILL’S - vintage 1983 In original bottle, label damp patch, slightly broken wax capsule 3 bottles COCKBURNS - vintage 1983 Torn/damaged label on one section of the label (letters V I N T A missing), slightly oxidised capsule 97/100 points Wine Spectator Issue January 1989. 3 bottles Tasting Note: “A big, tough port for long-term ageing. It underlines what people mean when they say a great young vintage port should overpower one’s palate with fruit and tannin. Inky colour with perfumed cherry and berry aromas. Full-bodied with tons of tannins, intense cherry and berry flavours and a lingering finish. Best from 1998 through the 2000s.” Lying in a private cellar in London Total 13 bottles HK$7,000 - 8,500

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EU 69 ᔛ DOW’S - vintage 1985 - Trafalgar Vintage In original bottle, slightly scuffed label, corroded capsule Description on the back label: “This 1985 Vintage Port was selected to commemorate the 200th Anniversary of the Bottle of Trafalgar, 21st October 1805.

The 1985 harvest produced superb wines. In 2005 this Dow’s Vintage will be 20 years old, which is considered the peak maturity for Vintage Port. The label illustration of Her majesty’s ship VICTORY and TEMERAIRE attacking the French REDOUTABLE and FOUGEUX is adapted from the paintings by W-L WYLLIE R.A (Royal Naval Museum, H.M Naval Base, Portsmouth). Dow’s Port have made a contribution to Naval Charities for every case of the wine sold.” Note: The back of the label is slightly wrong as it states in the reign of HER Majesty when in fact it should have said HIS majesty as there was a king on the throne at the time of the battle of Trafalgar in 1805. 6 bottles Tasting Note: “Drinking beautifully now at early optimal maturity, this has at least another few years of development in front of it and many years of drinking pleasure after that. Now it is nicely developed, well integrated, juicy and ripe with a nice balance between its power, weight and texture; it is succulent but still elegant. Delicious. Really excellent.” On-Line Publication of Spec’s Update December 2005 WARRE - vintage 1985 Some stains on the labels and label very slightly torn at the bottom on one bottle 90/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 1987 3 bottles Tasting Note: “WARRE has been making exceptionally fine Ports of late and their 1985 is the sweetest and richest of their recent Vintages. Extremely concentrated, rich, even luscious, this full bodied, intense, opulent wine has layers of fruit, a full brown bouquet and impeccable balance.” WARRE - vintage 1985 In original bottle - Some stains on the labels. 90/100 points Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate 1987 3 bottles Tasting Note: “WARRE has been making exceptionally fine Ports of late and their 1985 is the sweetest and richest of their recent Vintages. Extremely concentrated, rich, even luscious, this full bodied, intense, opulent wine has layers of fruit, a full brown bouquet and impeccable balance.” Lying in a private cellar in London, England Total 12 bottles HK$ 5,000 - 6,500

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EU 70 ᔛ GOULD CAMPBELL - vintage 1991 In original bottle 1 bottle

most recent great efforts (1985, 1977, 1970, 1963). This colossal vintage port reveals a near opaque black/purple colour, and an explosive nose of jammy black fruits, liquorice, chocolate and spices. Extremely full-bodied and unctuously textured, this multi-layered, enormouslyendowed port reveals a finish that lasts for over a minute. It is a magnificent port that will age well for 30-40 years.”

WARRE - vintage 1991 In original bottle 1 bottle

DOW’S - vintage 1994 Good level, slightly peeled label on the left top corner, very slightly corroded capsule 96/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 2 bottles

TAYLOR’S - vintage 1992 In original bottle 100/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 1995 3 bottles Tasting Note: “Taylor’s 1992 Vintage Port is unquestionably the greatest young port I have ever tasted. It represents the essence of what vintage port can achieve. The colour is an opaque black/purple, and the nose offers up fabulously intense aromas of minerals, cassis, blackberries, liquorice, and spices, as well as extraordinary purity and penetration. Yet this is still an unformed and infantile wine. If Château Latour made a late harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, I suspect it might smell like this. In the mouth, the wine is out of this world, displaying layer upon layer of concentrated black fruits backed by well-integrated tannin and structure. This is a massive, magnificently rich, full-bodied port that will be far more flattering in its youth than were such Taylors as the 1983, 1977, or 1970. It possesses awesome fruit, marvellous intensity, and the lavish opulence, all brilliantly well-delineated by the wine’s formidable structure. This monumental 30-50 year port is a must purchase for port aficionados! Also noteworthy is the fact that the 1992 Taylor commemorates the 300th anniversary of this firm, as evidenced by the special bottle Taylor used for his port.” Tasting Note: “Wow. Virtually opaque core, black and purple in colour with a thin ruby rim. The nose is incredibly intense, a ravishing port-pouri of scents: black cherries, raspberry, cassis and vanilla pod all with amazing delineation. I will have to employ my off used phrase - controlled opulence-. The palate is full-bodied with layers of pure black fruits with beautifully defined tannins, vibrant acidity, immense power but the same level of control. Pure blueberry, liquorices and crushed violets towards the finish with a citrus undertow. It is the poise and definition that is so unexpected given it ferocious power and it will surely rank alongside the likes of the -35 and the -48 in years to come. An immense achievement. Tasted November 2007.” Neil Martin, Wine Journal 2008

Tasting Note: “The massive 1994 is unquestionably the finest Dow I have tasted since the 1977. This opaque purple-coloured wine is not as developed or flamboyant as Fonseca, but it is super-concentrated and multi-layered, with huge masses of fruit and some tannin in the finish. This is a slightly drier style than Fonseca or Graham’s, but it appears to be a classic, majestic, enormously constituted 1994 that should age effortlessly for three decades or more. It is one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.” DOW’S - vintage 1994 In original bottle 96/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 2 bottles Tasting Note: “The massive 1994 is unquestionably the finest Dow I have tasted since the 1977. This opaque purple-coloured wine is not as developed or flamboyant as Fonseca, but it is super-concentrated and multi-layered, with huge masses of fruit and some tannin in the finish. This is a slightly drier style than Fonseca or Graham’s, but it appears to be a classic, majestic, enormously constituted 1994 that should age effortlessly for three decades or more. It is one of the stars of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030.” QUINTA DO VESUVIO - vintage 1995 In original bottle 2 bottles QUINTA DO VESUVIO - vintage 1996 In original bottle 2 bottles QUINTA DO VESUVIO - vintage 1997 In original bottle 3 bottles

FONSECA - vintage 1992 In original bottle 97/100 points Robert Parker, Wine Advocate 1995. 3 bottles

QUINTA DO VESUVIO - vintage 1997 In original bottle 3 bottles

Tasting Note: “Fonseca has scored in both the 1991 and 1992 vintages. The 1992 is a majestic young port that should ultimately rival, perhaps even surpass his house’s

Lying in a private cellar in London, England Total 22 bottles HK$11,0000 - 13,000

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EU 71 ᔛ DOW’S QUINTA Do BOMFIN - vintage 1998 In original bottle Best in Class, Gold Medal, International Wine & Spirit Competition 2009 1 bottle

Winemaker’s Notes: “Only 2,000 cases of the very finest Port produced at the property in 2000 have been selected for bottling, all of which will be released En Primeur. The viticultural year in 2000 was largely responsible for the outstanding quality of the wines produced at Roriz. Adverse weather conditions in May were detrimental to flowering and thus ensured low yields. Hot weather up to the vintage interspersed with some rain in August led to a text book maturation of the grapes, followed by ideal weather during picking. Opaque purple colour. On the nose great complexity, ripe black fruits with a mineral hint. On the palate huge concentration and tannic structure, with the Sousão component of the blend producing fine acidity.”

Tasting Note: “The Bomfin 1998 shows excellent aromas of black berry fruits, combined with a hint of violet character. On the palate it is packed with juicy fruit flavours, peppery tannins, and a long slightly dry finish. Dow’s 1998 Quinta do Bomfim Vintage Port is a fabulous way to end a lunch or dinner. It pairs wonderfully with chocolate desserts, such as chocolate mousse, but it can also be enjoyed on its own, providing a memorable moment in the company of good friends. “Lovely vanilla scented oak, violets, mulberries and winter fruit cake spices. Luscious bouquet which has everything in it, all in perfect harmony. Classic style, mighty full body and flavours, fair balancing acidity fleshed out with wonderfully ripe fruit and sweet spice. Composed, impeccable, and though it already drinks well it should be allowed to age much longer.”

QUINTA De RORIZ - vintage 2000 In original bottle 3 bottles Winemaker’s Notes: “Only 2,000 cases of the very finest Port produced at the property in 2000 have been selected for bottling, all of which will be released En Primeur. The viticultural year in 2000 was largely responsible for the outstanding quality of the wines produced at Roriz. Adverse weather conditions in May were detrimental to flowering and thus ensured low yields. Hot weather up to the vintage interspersed with some rain in August led to a text book maturation of the grapes, followed by ideal weather during picking. Opaque purple colour. On the nose great complexity, ripe black fruits with a mineral hint. On the palate huge concentration and tannic structure, with the Sousão component of the blend producing fine acidity.”

TAYLOR’S QUINTA de VARGELLA - vintage 1998 In original bottle 1 bottle QUINTA DO VESUVIO - vintage 1998 In original bottle 18/20 Jancis Robinson 6 bottles Tasting Note: “This is a magnificent, ripe, fruit-packed vintage Port from a grand quinta, deep in the Douro valley. Quinta de Vesuvio is owned by the Symington group who are responsible for a host of famous ports including Graham, Dow and Warre. With the fruit still trodden by foot in traditional stone lagares, in 1998 Vesuvio has yielded a port with all the serious class of its Vintage siblings. Quinta do Vesuvio”

Lying in a private cellar in London Total 20 bottles HK$5,500 - 7,000

DOW’S QUINTA Da SENHORA - vintage 1999 In original bottle 3 bottles DOW’S QUINTA Da SENHORA - vintage 1999 In original bottle 3 bottles QUINTA De RORIZ - vintage 2000 In original bottle 3 bottles

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72 REMY MARTIN LOUIS XIII Lying in Hong-Kong 1 bottle in 70cl in perfect condition Housed in Baccarat crystal, a replica of the original flask discovered on the site of the battle of Jamac, the Louis XIII decanter is an icon at the four corners of the world, a true piece of collectable item in the highest calibre, this particular version believed to be from the first generation and among the very first groups of production, circa 1950â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. HK$25,000 - 30,000

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16 Spink Fine Wines has absolute discretion without giving any reason to refuse any bid, to divide any lot to combine any two or more lots, to withdraw any lot from the auction and in case of dispute to put up any lot for auction again. 17 (a) Any indemnity under these Conditions shall extend to all actions, proceedings, costs, expenses, claims and demands whatever incurred or suffered by the person entitled to the benefit of the indemnity. (b) Spink Fine Wines declares itself to be trustees for its respective relevant staff and agents of the benefit of every indemnity under these Conditions to the extent that such indemnity is expressed to be for the benefit of its staff and agents. 18 Any notice by Spink Fine Wines to a seller, consignor, prospective bidder or buyer may be given by pre-paid mail in Hong Kong or Macau or airmail outside Hong Kong and Macau and if so given shall be deemed to have been duly received by the addressee one week after posting. 19 These Conditions shall be governed by and construed in accordance with Hong Kong law. All transactions to which these Conditions apply and all matters connected therewith shall also be governed by Hong Kong law. Spink Fine Wines hereby submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts and all other parties concerned hereby submit to the non-exclusive jurisdiction of the Hong Kong courts. 20 In these Conditions of business:(a) ‘catalog’ includes any advertisement, brochure, estimate, price list and other publication; (b) ‘hammer price’ means the price at which a lot is knocked down by the auctioneer to the buyer; (c) ‘total amount due’ means the ‘hammer price’ in respect of the lot sold together with any premium, and additional charges and expenses due from a defaulting buyer in Hong Kong dollars; (d) ‘sale proceeds’ means the net amount due to the seller being the ‘hammer price’ of the lot sold less commission at the ‘stated rates. and ‘expenses’ and any other amounts due to Spink Fine Wines by the seller in whatever capacity and howsoever arising; (e) ‘expenses’ in relation to the sale of any lot means Spink Fine Wines’s charges and expenses for insurance, illustrations, special advertising, packing and freight of that lot. 21 The headings in these Conditions do not form part of the Conditions but are for convenience only.

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NOTICE Bids If instructed, Spink Fine Wines will execute bids, and advise the intending purchaser. Lots will always be bought as cheaply as is allowed by such other bids or reserves as are on Spink Fine Wines’ books. Bids may be placed in writing before the commencement of the sale by giving to Spink Fine Wines a bid form for the lot, duly filled in with the name, contact phone number(s), full address of the buyer, number of the lot, and amount of the bid in Hong Kong dollars. All bids when placed by telephone are accepted only at the sender’s risk, and must be confirmed to Spink Fine Wines in writing, or by facsimile, before the sale. Clearance of Purchases In order to avoid delay in clearing purchases, buyers unknown to Spink Fine Wines are advised to make arrangements before the sale for payment or for references to be supplied. If such arrangements are not made, checks will be cleared before purchases are delivered. Purchase by Non-Residents Purchases made by non-residents in Hong Kong may be exported on the instructions of the buyer at his expense. Payment shall be made in the full amount equivalent to the successful bid in Hong Kong dollars. Shipping instructions may be given upon payment to Spink Fine Wines. Please note some lots are marked EU to indicate that they are lying within the European Union tax free for export from their country of origin. Applicable local tax and/or duty will apply for local delivery outside of Hong Kong. Currency Converter A currency converter will be operated at our auctions but only for the guidance of bidders. All foreign currency amounts displayed are approximations based on recent exchange rate information and may not be relied upon to calculate any invoices or statements. Spink Fine Wines assumes no responsibility for any error or omission in foreign or Hong Kong currency amounts shown. THE SALE WILL BE CONDUCTED IN HONG KONG DOLLARS.

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GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDDERS ABSENTEE BIDS If you are unable to attend an auction in person, and wish to place bids, you may consider instructing Spink Fine Wines Bid Department to bid on your behalf. Upon receiving your written instructions, our representative will make every effort possible to try to acquire the lot(s) of your choice at the lowest price possible, and never to exceed the top limit you indicate. This service is complimentary and with strict confidence. Spink Fine Wines offer this value-added service as a convenience to our clients who are unable to attend the auction, however, Spink Fine Wines will not be held responsible for error, omission or failure to execute bids. PLACING ABSENTEE BIDS To place bids, please use the absentee bid form provided in the catalog. Be sure to accurately record the lot number(s) and the top price you are willing to pay for each lot “Buy” bids will not be accepted. Always indicate a “top limit” - the amount to which you would bid if you were attending the auction yourself Alternative bids should be indicated by using the word “OR” between lot numbers. If your bid on an early lot is successful, we will not continue to bid on other lots for you. Or, if your early bids are unsuccessful, we will continue to execute bids for alternative lots until a bid is successful. Bids must always be placed in the same order as the lot numbers appear in the catalog. Each absentee bid form should contain bids for one auction only; the auction code number should appear in the top lefthand corner of the form. Please place your bids as early as possible. In the event of identical bids, the earliest received will take precedence.

connection, computer or system. Execution of on-line internet bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the auction and we do not accept liability for failing to execute an online internet bid or for errors or omissions in connection with this activity. BIDDING INCREMENTS (HK$) 500-2,000

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500,000-1,000,000 50,000 SUCCESSFUL BIDS Successful bidders will be notified and invoiced within a few days of the auction. All paid-subscribing bidders will receive a list of auction results.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR PAYMENT BY WIRE TRANSFER

TELEPHONE BIDS Bids may be placed by telephone, but are accepted subject to Spink Fine Wines’ discretion and are at caller’s risk. At the sole discretion of Spink Fine Wines, telephone bids may be recorded. By bidding on the telephone, prospective purchasers consent thereto.

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BUYER’S PREMIUM The “top limit” you indicate on your bid form is for the hammer price only. A 22% buyer’s premium will be added to the successful bid price for each lot you buy and is payable by you.

Swift No: BKCHHKHHXXX

ON-LINE BIDDING We offer internet services as a convenience to our clients. You can place your bids on our website www.spink.com up to 24 hours prior to the commencement of the auction, bid live vie Spink Live or leave proxy bids on Spink Live that will be automatically operated on your behalf as if you were bidding live. Please note we will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids placed on the internet, including, without limitation, errors or failures caused by (i) a loss of internet connection by either party for whatever reason; (ii) a breakdown or problems with the online bidding software and/or (iii) a breakdown or problems with your internet Spink Wine (01/13)

Bank of China (Hong Kong) Limited Bank of China Tower, 1 Garden Road, Central Hong Kong Account No: 01287500470625

Please add HK$150 to cover bank charges plus any additional fee imposed by your bank, and HK$250 for standard shipping/handling fee per shipment, there will be additional charges for carton shipments.

FOR MORE INFORMATION To place telephone bids, or for further information, please call our Administrators Amy Yung and Dennis Chan at +852 25 300 100.

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GROUP CHAIRMAN AND CEO Olivier D. Stocker

SALE CALENDAR 2013

STAMPS 13 January 13 January 23 January 23 January 24 January 24 January 19 February Early March March 20 March 17 April 15 May 5 June 10/11 July 10 September 11 September 21 September

Hong Kong Hong Kong London London London London London Hong Kong New York London London London London London London London Singapore

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Hong Kong New York Hong Kong London New York New York London

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Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria Orders, Decorations, Campaign Medals & Militaria

London London London

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Hong Kong New York Hong Kong London New York New York London

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The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale The Collector’s Series Sale

New York New York New York

An Evening of Exceptional Wines An Evening of Exceptional Wines

Hong Kong Hong Kong

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COINS 11/12/13 January 15/16 January Early March 27 March 22/23 May 27 June 22 August 28/29 August 24 September 3 December

BANKNOTES 11/12/13 January 15/16 January Early March 9/10/11 April 22/23 May 28/29 August 1/2 October

MEDALS 25 April 25 July 21 November

BONDS AND SHARES 11/12/13 January 15/16 January Early March 17 May 22/23 May 28/29 August 28 November

AUTOGRAPHS 15/16 January 22/23 May 28/29 August

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WINES 13 January Early March

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AN EVENING OF EXCEPTIONAL WINES AN EVENING OF EXCEPTIONAL WINES

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STAMPS COINS BANKNOTES MEDALS BONDS & SHARES AUTOGRAPHS BOOKS WINES

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