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Liger-Belair Leads
Largest Asia Sale of the Year
HK$66M/US$8.5M Sees Activity All Across Asia
Hong Kong - June 11, 2024
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Three Top Lots in the June HK Auction:
Lot 1148: 1 Methuselah 1989 DRC Romanee Conti
Lot 915: 1 barrel 2022 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits St. Georges
Lot 1268: 6 bottles 1996 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux
Acker held its largest Asia auction of the year in Hong Kong on Friday June 7 and Saturday June 8, marking an upbeat close to the first half of the 2024 auction season in Asia. Conducted live from Hong Kong with live streams in Bangkok and Shanghai, the auction achieved a commanding HK $66 million / US $8.5 million and was highlighted by an extraordinary consignment direct from the cellars of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair. The sale saw a surge of bidder activity from all across Asia, including significant participation from mainland China and Thailand, along with Singapore, Russia, Japan, Taiwan, Vietnam, Indonesia and Korea. In addition, core clients from both Europe and America were also quite active thanks to the quality of the auction, including one of the largest consignments the firm has ever offered, The Lifetime Collection of an Entertainment Executive, which totaled HK $37 Million and over half the total sale.
The Top Ten Lots in the sale were all from Burgundy, led by an entire barrel of 2022 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits St. Georges, which sold for a remarkable HK $2M (US $256,082). Henri Jayer secured the second and third positions, with six magnums of 2001 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux fetching HK $1.7M (US $217,670) and five magnums of 2000 Cros Parantoux achieving HK $1.3M (US $166,453). The fourth spot was awarded to Domaine de la Romanee Conti, with a Methuselah of 1989 Romanee Conti selling for HK $1.2M (US $153,649). Fifth place was a tie between twelve bottles of 2000 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux and a twenty-bottle vertical of 2002-2021 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanee in OWCs, both selling for HK $1M (US $128,041). The sixth and seventh positions also went to Jayer, with twelve bottles of the 2001 and four magnums of 1997 Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux selling for HK $950,000 (US $121,639) and HK $650,000 (US $83,227), respectively. Rounding out the Top Ten were two selections from Domaine de la Romanee Conti: a Methuselah of 1991 Montrachet, which brought in HK $550,000 (US $70,423), and three bottles of 2005 Romanee Conti in OWC, capturing HK $500,000 (US $64,020).
A spectacular collection of twenty-five lots direct from the cellars of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair was a highlight of the auction, featuring the aforementioned barrel of 2022 Comte-Liger-Belair Nuits St. Georges, only the third time such a lot has been offered, and an incredible complete vertical of Comte Liger-Belair La Romanee, with every vintage from 2002 to 2021. The sale provided an exclusive preview of Louis-Michel Liger-Belair’s 2022 vintage, marking Acker as the first company to offer wines from several new and significant vineyard acquisitions, including Grands Echezeaux, Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsorts, Aux Reas and La Croix Rameau. Magnums respectively sold for HK $75,000, $70,000, and $50,000 each (US $9,603, $8,963, and $6,402), all surpassing high estimates and all, of course, setting New World Records. Also setting New World Records amongst the mostly mixed lots for the day were six bottles of 2020 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits St. Georges selling for HK $30,000 (US $3,841), and magnums of 2017 Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots and Vosne Romanee Les Petits Monts achieving HK $42,500 and $35,000 (US $5,442 and $4,481) respectively.
“It was a pleasure to be back in Hong Kong for our largest sale of the year, the trip made all the better due to the estimable presence of Comte Louis-Michel Liger-Belair," remarked Acker Chairman John Kapon. "Tasting three dozen of his delicious wines all week long was an extraordinary experience and all I can say is, I want more! The direct consignment from the Comte's cellars ignited a dynamic auction, with enthusiastic participation from all over Asia. We are excited to close out the first semester of 2024 in the US, and we anticipate a monumental Fall auction season ahead!”
Acker's 2024 auction season continues with a US sale on Wednesday, June 26. Consignments are being accepted for Fall 2024 auctions and weekly web auction deadlines are every Friday. For more information, email info@ackerwines.com
Highlights from the June Hong Kong Auction
| LOT | QTY | WINE | PRICE (HKD) | PRICE (USD) |
| 38 | 1 Dbl Mag | 1990 Chateau Latour | $37,500 | $4,802 |
| 97 | 1 Btl | 1986 H. Jayer Richebourg | $160,000 | $20,487 |
| 98 | 1 Mag | 1997 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $275,000 | $35,211 |
| 114 | 12 Btls | 1986 DRC Assortment in OWC | $400,000 | $51,216 |
| 125 | 7 Btl | 2008 V. Dancer Les Perrieres Meursault in OCB | $30,000 | $3,841 |
| 138 | 1 Mag | 1996 R. Engel Clos Vougeot | $22,500 | $2,881 |
| 144 | 1 Btl | 1975 Bollinger Francaises Vieilles Vignes in OGB | $22,500 | $2,881 |
| 153 | 2 Mag | 1995 Dom Perignon Oenotheque | $32,500 | $4,161 |
| 155 | 8 Btl | 1992 Dom Perignon Reserve de l'Abbaye in OWC | $60,000 | $7,682 |
| 157 | 1 Btl | 1989 Jacques Selosse Vintage Champagne | $16,000 | $2,049 |
| 200 | 1 Mag | 2010 E. Muller Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese in OCB | $13,000 | $1,665 |
| 659 | 1 Mag | 1961 Chateau Latour | $170,000 | $21,767 |
| 676 | 12 Btl | 1966 Chateau Petrus | $275,000 | $35,211 |
| 722 | 6 Btls | 1999 Domaine Leflaive Batard Montrachet in OWC | $85,000 | $10,883 |
| 724 | 6 Btls | 1999 Dom Leflaive Bienvenue Batard Montrachet in OWC | $70,000 | $8,963 |
| 753 | 12 Btls | 2001 DRC Assortment in OWC | $425,000 | $54,417 |
| 760 | 6 Btls | 1996 Domaine Leroy Clos Vougeot | $170,000 | $21,767 |
| 775 | 1 Btl | 1926 Chateau Haut Brion | $40,000 | $5,122 |
| 791 | 6 Btls | 2005 DRC La Tache in OWC | $300,000 | $38,412 |
| 794 | 3 Btls | 2005 DRC Romanee Conti in OWC | $500,000 | $64,020 |
| 803 | 3 Btls | 2005 DRC Montrachet in banded OWC | $200,000 | $25,608 |
| 827 | 1 Btl | 1947 Chateau Trotanoy | $40,000 | $5,122 |
| 846 | 6 Btl | 2005 Dujac Chambertin | $120,000 | $15,365 |
| 891 | 6 Btls | 2020 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits St. Georges in OWC | $30,000 | $3,841 |
| 895 | 6 Btls | 2012-2017 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee in OWC | $42,500 | $5,442 |
| 897 | 1 Mag | 2017 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee Aux Reignots in OWC | $42,500 | $5,442 |
| 898 | 1 Mag | 2017 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee Les Petits Monts in OWC | $35,000 | $4,481 |
| 903 | 1 Mag | 2015 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanee in OWC | $130,000 | $16,645 |
| 904 | 1 Mag | 2019 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanee in OWC | $130,000 | $16,645 |
| 909 | 11&2 Btls & Mag | 2021 every btl produced by Comte Liger-Belair in Custom OWC | $250,000 | $32,010 |
| 911 | 1 Mag | 2022 Comte Liger-Belair Grands Echezeaux in OWC | $75,000 | $9,603 |
| 912 | 1 Mag | 2022 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee Aux Malconsorts in OWC | $70,000 | $8,963 |
| 913 | 1 Mag | 2022 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee La Croix Rameau in OWC | $50,000 | $6,402 |
| 914 | 1 Mag | 2022 Comte Liger-Belair Vosne Romanee Aux Reas in OWC | $50,000 | $6,402 |
| 915 | 1 Barrel | 2022 Comte Liger-Belair Nuits St. Georges | $2,000,000 | $256,082 |
| 916 | 20 Btls | 2002-2021 Comte Liger-Belair La Romanee Vertical OWC | $1,000,000 | $128,041 |
| 953 | 3 Btls | 1949 Chateau Lafite Rothschild | $70,000 | $8,963 |
| 977 | 1 Btl | 1945 Chateau Latour | $55,000 | $7,042 |
| 982 | 12 Btls | 1959 Chateau Latour in OWC | $325,000 | $41,613 |
| 992 | 5 Btls | 1961 Chateau Leoville Las Cases | $80,000 | $10,243 |
| 998 | 1 Mag | 1961 Chateau Margaux | $85,000 | $10,883 |
| 1001 | 4 Btl | 1990 Chateau Margaux | $37,500 | $4,802 |
| 1004 | 1 Btl | 1900 Chateau Mouton Rothschild | $75,000 | $9,603 |
| 1009 | 1 Btl | 1945 Chateau Mouton Rothschild | $120,000 | $15,365 |
| 1010 | 56 Btls | 1946-2008 Chateau Mouton Rothschild | $425,000 | $54,417 |
| 1024 | 2 Btls | 1961 Chateau Palmer | $110,000 | $14,085 |
| 1033 | 2 Btl | 1959 Chateau Petrus | $70,000 | $8,963 |
| 1061 | 3 Btl | 1993 A. Rousseau Clos de la Roche | $27,500 | $3,521 |
| 1069 | 1 Btl | 1864 Bouchard Pere et Fils Beaune Rouge Clos de la Mousse in OWC | $65,000 | $8,323 |
| 1071 | 3 Btl | 1915 Bouchard Pere et Fils Volnay Les Caillerets Ancienne Cuvee Carnot | $45,000 | $5,762 |
| 1076 | 12 Btls | 1997 DRC Assortment in OWC | $400,000 | $51,216 |
| 1078 | 1 Meth | 1989 DRC Echezeaux in OWC | $180,000 | $23,047 |
| 1098 | 1 Btl | 1959 DRC La Tache | $140,000 | $17,926 |
| 1112 | 6 Btls | 1999 DRC La Tache | $300,000 | $38,412 |
| 1125 | 1 Jero | 1991 DRC Richebourg in OWC | $160,000 | $20,487 |
| 1148 | 1 Meth | 1989 DRC Romanee Conti | $1,200,000 | $153,649 |
| 1161 | 2 Btls | 2007 DRC Romanee Conti | $275,000 | $35,211 |
| 1172 | 1 Jero | 2004 DRC Romanee St. Vivant in OWC | $110,000 | $14,085 |
| 1186 | 1 Btl | 2014 Domaine Leroy Musigny | $275,000 | $35,211 |
| 1217 | 8 Btls | 2002 G. Roumier Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses | $275,000 | $35,211 |
| 1228 | 6 Btls | 1978 Gros Frere et Soeur Grands Echezeaux | $70,000 | $8,963 |
| 1230 | 2 Btls | 1978 H. Jayer Echezeaux | $170,000 | $21,767 |
| 1234 | 2 Btls | 1986 H. Jayer Echezeaux | $140,000 | $17,926 |
| 1244 | 1 Btl | 1993 H. Jayer Nuits St. Georges | $27,500 | $3,521 |
| 1248 | 2 Btls | 1976 H. Jayer Richebourg | $275,000 | $35,211 |
| 1250 | 1 Btl | 1985 H. Jayer Richebourg | $250,000 | $32,010 |
| 1257 | 3 Btls | 1995 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee | $130,000 | $16,645 |
| 1259 | 1 Btl | 1985 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $190,000 | $24,328 |
| 1268 | 6 Btls | 1996 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $475,000 | $60,819 |
| 1270 | 1 Mag | 1999 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $250,000 | $32,010 |
| 1271 | 12 Btls | 2000 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $1,000,000 | $128,041 |
| 1273 | 12 Btls | 2001 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $950,000 | $121,639 |
| 1273A | 5 Mags | 2000 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $1,300,000 | $166,453 |
| 1273B | 6 Mags | 2001 H. Jayer Vosne Romanee Cros Parantoux | $1,700,000 | $217,670 |
| 1286 | 12 Btls | 2000 H. Jayer for Georges Echezeaux | $400,000 | $51,216 |
| 1288 | 12 Btls | 2001 H. Jayer for Georges Echezeaux | $400,000 | $51,216 |
| 1337 | 1 Btl | 1846 Bouchard Pere et Fils Meursault Charmes in OWC | $110,000 | $14,085 |
| 1348 | 1 Meth | 1991 DRC Montrachet | $550,000 | $70,423 |
| 1351 | 1 Btl | 1992 Domaine Leflaive Montrachet | $150,000 | $19,206 |
