LEROY AND POMEROL DOMINATE TOP LOTS AS MARKET SURGES EVEN HIGHER
The Dragon Roars Into 2024
With Hk$40m In Sales!
Domaine Duroche Breathes Fire into Market
Hong Kong - March 18, 2024
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Three Top Lots in the March Hong Kong Auction:
Lot 775: 1 Imperial 1989 Chateau Haut Brion
Lot 847: 12 bottles 1999 DRC Assortment in OWC
Lot 1068: 1 magnum 2019 Domaine Duroche Griottes Chambertin in OWC
HONG KONG – March 19, 2024 – Acker’s 2024 auction season roared ahead as a sale commemorating the Year of the Wood Dragon brought in an impressive HK$40 Million/US$5 Million over two dynamic days. The auction took place live in Hong Kong on Friday, March 15 and Saturday, March 16 and was also host to energetic audiences in both Shanghai and Bangkok. Selections direct from the cellars of Domaine Duroche outperformed high estimates by an average of thirty-six percent and set ten New World Records, reaffirming the Domaine as one of the coveted producers in Burgundy.
Burgundy commanded the Top Ten Lots alongside notable appearances from Spain and Bordeaux. The leading position was shared by a twelve-bottle 1999 Domaine de la Romanee Conti Assortment and an all-magnum vertical of Vega Sicilia Unico spanning 1960 to 2011, both fetching HK$600,000 (US$76,726). DRC secured the second and third positions with a twelve-bottle 2001 Assortment and three bottles of 2002 DRC Romanee Conti, both in OWC, achieving HK$475,500 (US$60,742) and HK$425,000 (US$54,348) respectively. Henri Jayer claimed the fourth position with four bottles of 2000 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux selling for HK$375,000 (US$47,954). DRC made another appearance at fifth place, with six bottles of 2005 Montrachet garnering HK$350,000 (US$44,757), followed by A. Rousseau in the sixth spot with a case of 2002 Chambertin selling for HK$325,000 (US$41,560). Two separate six-bottle lots of 2005 DRC La Tache followed, one in banded OWC collecting HK$300,000 (US$38,363) and the other HK$275,000 (US$35,166). Bordeaux rounded out the Top Ten Lots with six magnums of 1989 Chateau Haut Brion in OWC selling for HK$250,000 (US$31,969).
An offering direct from the cellars of Domaine Duroche generated much excitement, exceeding high estimates by an average of thirty-six percent and establishing ten New World Records, accounting for more than half of all eligible lots. Notable highlights included a magnum of 2019 Griottes Chambertin selling for a tremendous HK$80,000 (US$10,230) and a magnum of 2019 Gevrey Chambertin Lavaut St. Jacques Vieilles Vignes, which sold for HK$16,000 (US$2,046), exceeding the high estimate by an exceptional 122%. Additionally, six bottles of 2019 Gevrey Chambertin, featuring various vineyard designations, fetched HK$13,000 (US$1,662), marking a remarkable 117% above the high estimate. Among other outstanding Duroche selections, a magnum of 2019 Chambertin Clos de Beze commanded HK$25,000 (US$3,197), surpassing estimates by 74% and setting a New World Record. A jeroboam of 2019 Charmes Chambertin fetched HK$19,000 (US$2,430), setting another New World Record.
"It was great to be back in Asia for a whirlwind week in Bangkok and Hong Kong! It’s always a pleasure to experience firsthand the vibrant energy in Asia, and the Year of the Dragon undoubtedly roared its way in to 2024," commented Acker Chairman John Kapon. “One of the standout moments was tasting some remarkable large formats from Domaine Duroche in the room at the auction. The enthusiasm and appreciation were obvious, especially to my own palate, I think I had three glasses myself! The bottles served showcased why Pierre’s wines are in such high demand. We eagerly anticipate continuing the momentum of 2024 with our upcoming sale in the U.S. in April, followed by a return to Singapore and Hong Kong in May.”
Acker’s 2024 auction season continues with a sale in the U.S. on Thursday, April 11. Consignments are currently being accepted for May auctions, with weekly web auction deadlines every Friday. For more information, email info@ackerwines.com
Highlights from the March Hong Kong Auction
LOT | QTY | WINE | PRICE (HKD) | PRICE (USD) |
180 | 12 Btls | 2010 Chateau Haut Brion OWC | $70,000 | $8,951 |
235 | 12 Btls | 2009 Chateau Lafite Rothschild banded OWC | $75,000 | $9,591 |
250 | 6 Btls | 2000 Chateau Lafleur OWC | $80,000 | $10,230 |
272 | 12 Btls | 2003 Chateau Avenir Bookur banded OWC | $90,000 | $11,509 |
273 | 12 Btls | 2009 Chateau Avenir Bookur OWC | $100,000 | $12,788 |
274 | 12 Btls | 2010 Chateau Avenir Bookur OWC | $100,000 | $12,788 |
320 | 6 Btls | 2010 Chateau Margaux banded OWC | $42,500 | $5,435 |
322 | 6 Btls | 2015 Chateau Margaux OWC | $47,500 | $6,074 |
345 | 6 Btls | 2016 Chateau Mouton Rothschild OWC | $37,500 | $4,795 |
730 | 6 Btls | NV Jacques Selosse Rose OCB | $40,000 | $5,115 |
737 | 3 Btls | 2016 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon OWC | $22,500 | $2,877 |
769 | 12 Btls | 1989 Chateau Haut Brion OWC | $225,000 | $28,772 |
775 | 1 Imp | 1989 Chateau Haut Brion | $170,000 | $21,739 |
776 | 1 Dbl Mag | 1998 Chateau Petrus OWC | $120,000 | $15,345 |
793 | 1 Imp | 2000 Chateau Mouton Rothschild | $140,000 | $17,903 |
796 | 6 Mags | 1989 Chateau Haut Brion OWC | $250,000 | $31,969 |
803 | 6 Btls | 2005 Chateau Petrus banded OWC | $180,000 | $23,018 |
806 | 12 Btls | 2001 DRC Assortment OWC | $475,000 | $60,742 |
810 | 3 Btls | 1990 DRC La Tache | $170,000 | $21,739 |
814 | 6 Btls | 2005 DRC La Tache banded OWC | $300,000 | $38,363 |
818 | 6 Btls | 2005 DRC Richebourg OWC | $190,000 | $24,297 |
821 | 3 Btls | 2002 DRC Romanee Conti OWC | $425,000 | $54,348 |
822 | 3 Btls | 2005 DRC Romanee St. Vivant banded OWC | $95,000 | $12,148 |
828 | 3 Btls | 2005 DRC Montrachet OWC | $225,000 | $28,772 |
835 | 1 Dbl Mag | 2000 Chateau Mouton Rothschild | $75,000 | $9,591 |
838 | 1 18 Liter | 2003 Chateau Pavie | $70,000 | $8,951 |
843 | 1 Imp | 1989 Vieux Chateau Certan OWC | $22,500 | $2,877 |
844 | 12 Btls | 2002 A. Rousseau Chambertin | $325,000 | $41,560 |
847 | 12 Btls | 1999 DRC Assortment OWC | $600,000 | $76,726 |
849 | 6 Btls | 1999 DRC Grands Echezeaux | $160,000 | $20,460 |
851 | 1 Meth | 1989 DRC Richebourg OWC | $200,000 | $25,575 |
852 | 6 Btls | 1990 DRC Richebourg | $200,000 | $25,575 |
859 | 1 Meth | 1998 DRC Romanee St. Vivant OWC | $200,000 | $25,575 |
874 | 12 Btls | 1971 Maison Leroy Echezeaux | $190,000 | $24,297 |
889 | 1 Jero | 1996 Ramonet Montrachet | $130,000 | $16,624 |
933 | 6 Btls | 2014 Chateau Avenir Bookur OWC | $35,000 | $4,476 |
960 | 3 Btls | 2015 Comte de Vogue Musigny VV OWC | $22,500 | $2,877 |
973 | 1 Mag | 2010 Bouchard, Pere et Fils Montrachet OWC | $16,000 | $2,046 |
977 | 6 Mags | 2008 Dom Perignon in OCB | $35,000 | $4,476 |
1039 | 1 Mag | 2002 Salon Le Mesnil OWC | $45,000 | $5,754 |
1053 | 3 ea Mags | 2016-2019 Domaine Duroche Gevrey Chambertin En Vosne OWCs | $47,500 | $6,074 |
1058 | 1 Jero | 2020 Domaine Duroche Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques OWC | $14,000 | $1,790 |
1061 | 1 Mag | 2019 Domaine Duroche Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques VV OWC | $16,000 | $2,046 |
1062 | 1 Mag | 2020 Domaine Duroche Gevrey Chambertin Lavaux St. Jacques VV OWC | $12,000 | $1,535 |
1065 | 1 Jero | 2019 Domaine Duroche Charmes Chambertin OWC | $19,000 | $2,430 |
1066 | 1 Mag | 2019 Domaine Duroche Chambertin Clos de Beze OWC | $25,000 | $3,197 |
1067 | 1 Btl | 2021 Domaine Duroche Griottes Chambertin OWC | $25,000 | $3,197 |
1068 | 1 Mag | 2019 Domaine Duroche Griottes Chambertin OWC | $80,000 | $10,230 |
1143 | 1 Dbl Mag | 2009 Chateau Lafite Rothschild | $32,500 | $4,156 |
1196 | 1 Dbl Mag | 2012 Chateau Petrus OWC | $100,000 | $12,788 |
1198 | 1 Dbl Mag | 2013 Chateau Petrus banded OWC | $95,000 | $12,148 |
1218 | 12 Btls | 2007 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Rougeots | $150,000 | $19,182 |
1240 | 7 Btls | 1995 J.L. Chave Hermitage | $35,000 | $4,476 |
1248 | 6 Btls | 2004 B. Giacosa Barolo Le Rocche del Falletto di Serralunga Riserva | $37,500 | $4,795 |
1254 | 1 Btl | 1997 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon | $37,500 | $4,795 |
1262 | 35 Mags | 1960-2011 Vertical collection of Vega Sicilia Unico | $600,000 | $76,726 |
1263 | 1 Btl | 1961 Chateau Palmer | $50,000 | $6,394 |
1316 | 4 Btls | 2000 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $375,000 | $47,954 |
1331 | 6 Btls | 2016 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Les Pucelles | $30,000 | $3,836 |
1368 | 1 Btl | 2003 Domaine Leroy Musigny | $200,000 | $25,575 |
1372 | 1 Mag | 1993 J.F. Mugnier Musigny | $50,000 | $6,394 |
1390 | 12 Btls | 2018 Arnoux-Lachaux Nuits St. Georges Les Proces | $45,000 | $5,754 |
1419 | 1 Btl | 1990 Meo-Camuzet Richebourg | $27,500 | $3,517 |
1438 | 2 Btls | 2009 Comte Liger-Belair Echezeaux | $35,000 | $4,476 |