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THREE EXCEPTIONAL ASIAN WINE COLLECTIONS

§ Featuring Extremely Rare Mature Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône Wines

§ An Exciting Collection of Vintage Bollinger Champagne from Japan

§ Iconic Australian & Fine Bordeaux Wines from Peter Chu’s collection

Lots 124 & 125

Le Pin 2000

Estimate: HK$140,000 – 200,000

US$18,000 – 26,000

per 6 bottles

Lots 363 - 370

Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Françaises 1998

Estimate HK$48,000 – 70,000

US$6,000 – 9,000

per 12 bottles

Lots 390 - 393

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 2008

Estimate: HK$70,000 – 100,000

US$9,000 – 13,000

per 24 bottles

Hong Kong – Christie’s wine fall season kicks off in Hong Kong on September 11 and 12 with an exciting selection of wines from three major Asian consignors. Over 10,000 bottles of top French and Australian wines as well as a choice collection of Bollinger champagne in exceptional condition will be offered at auction in a sale that will excellently display the refined and unique Asian passion for wine.

The auction will commence with a top quality selection of the finest French wines from the Bordeaux, Burgundy and Rhône regions to be offered from a prestigious private Asian collection. Multiple vintages of all the First Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin, Ausone and Cheval Blanc will be featured, including two cases of six bottles of Le Pin 2000 estimated at HK$140,000-200,000 / US$18,000-26,000 (illustrated top left).

Consigned from Japan is an appealing selection of mature vintages from Champagne Bollinger. Amongst the most interesting bottles featured in this section are RD 1990 & 1995, Grande Année 1997, Grande Année Rosé 1999 and the extremely rare ‘pre-phylloxera’ Vieilles Vignes Françaises 1998 offered in individual wooden presentation cases (estimate: HK$48,000-70,000 / US$6,000-9,000; illustrated top centre). Another top lot of this collection is a case of 12 bottles of Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 1990 estimated at HK$20,000-30,000 / US$2,600-3,800.

The sale is further complemented by the private collection of renowned Hong Kong wine merchant Peter Chu, which displays a spectrum of the most iconic Australian wines, including mature Shiraz, but also comprises of a large offering of Classed Growth Bordeaux, such as lots 390 to 393 (illustrated top right).

A wide range of estimate levels means that many lots are accessible to all wine enthusiasts,

Including wines that are rare to find at auction and are perfectly mature and ready to be enjoyed now.

THREE EXCEPTIONAL ASIAN WINE COLLECTIONS

Tim Triptree, Head of the Sale: “Our first sale of the autumn offers wine lovers the opportunity to purchase a wide range of fine wines many of which are ready for enjoyment now, such as delicious vintage Bollinger champagne and exceptionally good value Bordeaux and Australian wines carefully selected by Peter Chu.”

1.

THE FINEST & RAREST

BORDEAUX, BURGUNDY, RHÔNE WINES / Lots 1 - 207

Selected from the cellar of an anonymous Asian collector, only the finest wines from the most prestigious French winemakers will be offered for sale at Christie’s Hong Kong this fall.

This collection includes extremely rare wines from exceptional vintages, including Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Pétrus, Château La Fleur-Pétrus, Le Pin, Château d’Yquem, Cheval Blanc, Maison Louis Jadot and many more.

2.

A collection of BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE

from Japan / Lots 329 - 373

Renaudin Bollinger was founded in 1829 in the Champagne region of France by the Count of Villermont, local winemaker M. Renaudin and Jacques Bollinger, who married the Count’s daughter. Upon the deaths of his partners, Bollinger remained the sole owner of the newly renamed Société Jacques Bollinger.

In 1941, the Scottish-born Lily Bollinger became director of the house, and her touch has had a lasting impression on the face of the business.

Bollinger is one of the only Champagne Houses owned privately and by its founding family and has become a worldwide powerhouse in the Champagne market while staying true to its founding ethos and pursuit of perfection 3. THE PRIVATE WINE COLLECTION OF PETER CHU Lots 374 - 700 The Collection of Peter Chu features an impressive array of Classed Growth Bordeaux, fine Port, Italian and Australian Icon wines. As a wine industry leader in Asia Pacific for over 23 years, Peter has travelled extensively in Australia, Europe, South Africa and South America, and has introduced many iconic wines from prestigious international winemakers into the Asian market. In 1996, he was awarded the ANZ Bank Young Entrepreneur Award in Hong Kong for pioneering the path of many of the iconic Australian wines to the Greater China region. Peter’s passion is in seeking out great wines that age well regardless of their initial costs. To this end he has amassed a collection of fine wines at all price levels that he believes will deliver value and pleasure to the most discerning of wine connoisseurs. As someone who truly understands the importance of provenance, the wines in his collection were often purchased directly as Château releases and cellared in HKQAA certified professional wine storage facilities. The provenance is exemplary!

FINE & RARE WINES

INCLUDING THE COLLECTION OF PETER CHU

Session I > September 11 at 5:30pm (lots 1-207)

Session II > September 12 at 11am (lots 208-700)

Venue > James Christie Room, 22nd floor, Alexandra House, 18 Chater Road, Central, Hong Kong

Upcoming Wine Sales at Christie’s:

September 17 Fine and Rare Wines Including a Superb Private Collection London, King Street

September 22 Christie's Wine Online Online Only

September 28 La Vie de Château, collection Jean-Louis Remilleux Paris

September 29 La Vie de Château, collection Jean-Louis Remilleux Paris

October 1 Fine and Rare Wines, A Superb Private Collection London, King Street

October 7 Christie's Wine Online Online Only

October 22 Fine and Rare Wines London, King Street

October 24 Rare and Fine Wines New York, Rockefeller Center

PRESS CONTACT: Anita Handayani | +852 2978 6719| ahandayani@christies.com

About Christie’s

Christie’s, the world's leading art business, had global auction and private sales in the first half of 2015 that totalled £2.9 billion / $4.5 billion. In 2014, Christie’s had global auction and private sales that totalled £5.1 billion/$8.4 billion, making it the highest annual total in Christie’s history. Christie’s is a name and place that speaks of extraordinary art, unparalleled service and expertise, as well as international glamour. Founded in 1766 by James Christie, Christie's has since conducted the greatest and most celebrated auctions through the centuries providing a popular showcase for the unique and the beautiful. Christie’s offers around 450 auctions annually in over 80 categories, including all areas of fine and decorative arts, jewellery, photographs, collectibles, wine, and more. Prices range from $200 to over $100 million. Christie's also has a long and successful history conducting private sales for its clients in all categories, with emphasis on Post-War & Contemporary, Impressionist & Modern, Old Masters and Jewellery.

Christie’s has a global presence with 54 offices in 32 countries and 12 salerooms around the world including in London, New York, Paris, Geneva, Milan, Amsterdam, Dubai, Zürich, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Mumbai. More recently, Christie’s has led the market with expanded initiatives in growth markets such as Russia, China, India and the United Arab Emirates, with successful sales and exhibitions in Beijing, Mumbai and Dubai.

*Estimates do not include buyer’s premium. Sales totals are hammer price plus buyer’s premium and do not reflect costs, third-party financing fees or application of buyer’s or seller’s credits.

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