SIX-LITER OF 2002 DRC ROMANEE CONTI SELLS FOR NEARLY US$400,000 IN HK, HEADLINING A RECORD
$25 MILLION SEPTEMBER AT ACKER

DRC & Leroy Dominate and Set Over 100 New World Records

HONG KONG - SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Lot 185: A Methuselah of 2002 DRC Romanee Conti in OWC
Lot 845: 6 bottles 1993 Domaine Leroy Musigny
Lot 653: 12 bottles 2002 D'Auvenay (Leroy) Chevalier Montrachet in OWC

Three World Record Setting Lots from this Weekend’s Hong Kong Auction:
Lot 185: A Methuselah of 2002 DRC Romanee Conti in OWC
Lot 845: 6 bottles 1993 Domaine Leroy Musigny
Lot 653: 12 bottles 2002 D'Auvenay (Leroy) Chevalier Montrachet in OWC

HONG KONG – September 27, 2021 – Acker’s first Hong Kong auction of the Fall season this past weekend fed the fine wine market frenzy with giant sized portions, setting nearly 300 New World Records while selling over HK$94 million/US$12 million. The month of September saw Acker achieve a market best $25 million in September sales, setting the stage for a series of exciting October and November auctions. DRC and Leroy combined for over 100 New World Records, combining for 45% of the sale’s revenue, led by a six-liter bottle of Romanee Conti selling at a staggering $398,400.

The Top Ten Lots were led by the aforementioned six-liter bottle of 2002 DRC Romanee Conti, which sold for HK$3,087,600/US$398,400 and set a New World Record. It was followed by a six bottle lot of 1993 Domaine Leroy Musigny at HK$1,892,400/US$244,181, also a New World Record. Two lots of white wine made a Top Ten appearance, both setting New World Records, starting with a twelve bottle OWC of 2002 D’Auvenay (Leroy) Chevalier Montrachet realizing HK$1,792,800/US$231,329. Three rare jeroboams of 1985 DRC Richebourg in OWC interrupted the white wine procession, selling for HK$1,593,600/US$205,626. Twelve bottles of 1996 D’Auvenay (Leroy) Chevalier Montrachet in OWC at HK$1,294,800/US$167,071 rounded out the Top Five. Three consecutive lots sold for HK$996,000/US$128,516: a six liter in OWC of 1985 DRC Richebourg, another New World Record, tied with four bottles of 2014 DRC Romanee Conti and six gorgeous magnums in OCB of 1986 Henri Jayer Nuits St. Georges Les Murgers. The rarest of the rare theme continued as a six-liter of 1991 DRC Montrachet sold for HK$697,200/US$89,961, and yet another six-liter completed the Top Ten Lots thanks to a 1985 DRC Romanee St. Vivant which fetched HK$597,600/US$77,110. Both DRC lots were also New World Records.

“We are in the midst of a momentum and a market I have not seen in 25 years of doing wine auctions. The Burgundy market is literally doubling right before our very eyes,” commented Acker Chairman John Kapon. “Both buyers and sellers should pay close attention. For those fortunate to have owned Burgundy for years, you may very well have a newly minted retirement fund, ready for market. Those collectors looking to own more Burgundy need to move quickly, as global demand and competition is accelerating at a dizzying rate. And it’s not just Burgundy – everything is moving on up. While Burgundy gets all the headlines, Bordeaux quietly achieved 35% of the day’s totals while its results were often 15-20% higher than before. More people are discovering the world’s finest wines every day, and we are seeing voracious demand right now. Speaking of great wines, we are launching our next auction this week featuring a collection we are incredibly proud to represent, that of Dr. Ivan Volent – an exciting single cellar sale on October 14th, followed immediately on October 15th with another jam-packed session. It’s an amazing and exciting time for the wine market!”

The auction season continues in Delaware on October 14th-15th, headlined by the remarkable single cellar of Dr. Ivan Volent, returning to Hong Kong on November 5th. Acker is currently accepting wines for its Fall “live online” auctions, with weekly web auctions closing every week and spirits auctions closing monthly. For more information, email info@ackerwines.com.

Highlights from Acker's 2-Day September Hong Kong Auction

LOT QTY/FMT WINE PRICE (HKD) PRICE (USD)
40 3 Mags 2010 Chateau Petrus in banded OWC $224,100 $28,916
56 12 Btls 1986 Chateau Lafite Rothschild in OWC $139,440 $17,992
93 12 Btls 1990 Chateau Petrus in OWC $448,200 $57,832
109 6 Mags 2000 Chateau Margaux in OWC $94,620 $12,209
118 53 Btls 1958-2010 a vertical collection of Chateau Lafite Rothschild $547,800 $70,684
150 1 Meth 1991 DRC Montrachet in OWC $697,200 $89,961
157 1 Jero 2007 Domaine Leflaive Bienvenue Batard Montrachet in OWC $39,840 $5,141
162 1 Btl 2009 Domaine Leroy Musigny $398,400 $51,406
176 1 Jero 2014 J.M. Roulot Puligny Montrachet Les Caillerets in OWC $19,920 $2,570
175 1 Mag 2002 Krug Clos du Mesnil in OCB $32,370 $4,177
184 1 Mag 1990 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux $423,300 $54,619
183 6 Mags 1986 H. Jayer Nuits St. Georges Les Murgers in OCB $946,200 $122,090
185 1 Meth 2002 DRC Romanee Conti $3,087,600 $398,400
189 1 Mag 2018 DRC La Tache $169,320 $21,848
197 6 Btls 2017 DRC Romanee Conti $946,200 $122,090
286 3 Btls 1993 G. Conterno Barolo Riserva (Speciale) Monfortino $22,410 $2,892
295 6 Btls 2004 Soldera Brunello di Montalcino Riserva $44,820 $5,783
303 12 Btls 2005 Chateau Angelus in OWC $69,720 $8,996
326 6 Mags 2000 Chateau Cos d'Estournel in OWC $27,390 $3,534
557 12 Btls 2009 Chateau Petrus in banded OWC $398,400 $51,406
578 4 Btls 2004 Comte Lafon Montrachet $74,700 $9,639
639 3 Jeros 1985 DRC Richebourg in OWC $1,593,600 $205,626
640 1 Meth 1985 DRC Richebourg in OWC $996,000 $128,516
650 12 Btls 1996 D'Auvenay (Leroy) Chevalier Montrachet in OWC $1,294,800 $167,071
653 12 Btls 2002 D'Auvenay (Leroy) Chevalier Montrachet in OWC $1,792,800 $231,329
660 8 Btls 1996 D'Auvenay (Leroy) Meursault Gouttes d'Or in OWC $423,300 $54,619
673 2 Btls 1996 Domaine Leflaive Montrachet in OWC $224,100 $28,916
717 10 Btls 1978 DRC Echezeaux in OWC $373,500 $48,194
728 5 Mags 1990 DRC Echezeaux  $373,500 $48,194
745 12 Btls 1988 DRC Grands Echezeaux in OWC  $298,800 $38,555
747 1 Mag 1990 DRC Grands Echezeaux  $119,520 $15,422
752 6 Btls 2005 DRC Grands Echezeaux  $179,280 $23,133
767 1 Mag 1983 DRC La Tache $129,480 $16,707
789 1 Mag 2000 DRC Richebourg $74,700 $9,639
808 1 Meth 1985 DRC Romanee St. Vivant in OWC $597,600 $77,110
834 6 Mags 1978 Domaine Lambrays Clos des Lambrays $99,600 $12,852
845 6 Btls 1993 Domaine Leroy Musigny $1,892,400 $244,181
851 6 Btls 1993 Domaine Leroy Richebourg $423,300 $54,619
852 4 Btls 2009 Domaine Leroy Romanee St. Vivant $298,800 $38,555
864 10 Btls 1978 G. Roumier Morey St. Denis Clos de la Bussiere $79,680 $10,281
893 3 Mags 1980 Volnay Pousse d'Or Clos de la Bousse d'Or $64,740 $8,354
899 6 Btls 1999 Coche-Dury Corton Charlemagne $323,700 $41,768
911 1 Btl 2017 DRC Montrachet $79,680 $10,281
913 3 Mags 2000 Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet  $49,800 $6,426
928 12 Btls 2005 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet in OWC $129,480 $16,707
931 12 Btls 2009 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier Montrachet in OWC $94,620 $12,209
933 9 Btls 1996 Domaine Leflaive Puligny Montrachet Les Combettes in OCB $44,820 $5,783
1008 12 Btls 2004 Chateau Lafleur in OWC $54,780 $7,068
1117 6 Mags 2006 Prieure-Roch Chambertin Clos de Beze in OWC $224,100 $28,916
1110 12 Btls 1996 DRC Assortment in OWC $547,800 $70,684
1112 12 Btls 2001 DRC Assortment in OWC $547,800 $70,684
1184 6 Mags 2011 Chateau Haut Brion Blanc in OWC $99,600 $12,852
1192 12 Btls 2002 Bouchard Pere La Romanee in OWC $159,360 $20,563
1208 9 Btls 2001 Domaine Leroy Clos Vougeot in OWC $398,400 $51,406
1224 12 Btls 2002 Coche-Dury Meursault Les Rougeots $139,440 $17,992
1233 2 Btls 2001 Harlan Estate Red in OWC $32,370 $4,177
1367 4 Btls 1992 Comte Lafon Meursault Perrieres $27,390 $3,534
1379 3 Mags 2004 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose in OWC $29,880 $3,855
1468 3 Mags 1983 Sassicaia in OWC $29,880 $3,855

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