RECORD $25M SEPTEMBER ELECTRIFIES AS 6L RC SELLS FOR 400K IN HK!
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



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 |