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Christie’s sale of Fine and Rare Wines: From the Private Cellar of Henri Jayer on Friday evening, 10 February 2012 kicked off the Spring season with 100% sold rate, totaling HK$66,029,700/US$8,511,288. The top lot was 12 bottles of Vosne-Romanée Premier Cru « Cros Parantoux », vintage 1985 which sold for HK$2,057,000/US$265,147.

Mr. David Elswood, International Head of Wine and Auctioneer for Christie’s for the sale, said: “This remarkable and unique auction featuring wines from the private cellar of Henri Jayer exceeded all of our expectations with 100% of lots sold and a grand total of HK$66 million/US$8.51 million. Buyers were keenly aware of the unique provenance of these classic Burgundies and the attraction of a sale that can never be repeated, even at Christie’s.”

Mr. Charles Curtis MW, Head of Wine for Christie’s Asia, added, “Tonight’s sale demonstrated the enduring passion of our Asian clients for the wines of Burgundy. With 17 lots over HK$1 million and an average lot value of HK$647,350, this once-in-a-lifetime sale gets a high bar indeed and confirms once again the dominance of Hong Kong in the market for fine and rare wine.”

  • Sale Location 22nd floor, Alexandra House
    18 Chater Road, Central Hong Kong
  • Auction Times Feb 10   7:30pm
  • Inquiries Charles Curtis MW
    ccurtis@christies.com
    Tel: 852 29786762
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