原創 記者 徐菲遠 華夏酒報 今天
作為香港蘇富比春季拍賣會的一部分，為期三天的葡萄酒拍賣會共成交了2,600件拍品，總成交額達1.77億港元。
香港蘇富比恢復現場拍賣，于7月5-7日在香港進行了為期三天的系列葡萄酒和烈酒拍賣。此次拍賣的總成交額為177,087,500港元，是亞洲有史以來成交額第三高的葡萄酒拍賣。
此次拍賣獲得了世界各地收藏家的踴躍參與。近90％的買家通過電話、網上和書面投標方式參與競投，近1/3的買家年齡在40歲以下。
一瓶1999年6升裝羅曼尼—康帝拔得頭籌，以2,108,000港元的價格售出，超出預估價一倍。
“至尊珍酩薈藏”主要來自一位美國葡萄酒收藏家的窖藏，總成交額為1.23億港元，成交率達93％，64％的拍品成交價超越高估價。
在此次拍賣中，DRC繼續雄霸最高成交排行榜。此外，羅納河谷產區佳釀也表現搶眼，一箱1990年Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin以992,000港元的價格拍出。
隨后專場呈現了知名國際企業家潘迪生爵士的非凡洋酒窖藏，潘爵士與英國的緊密聯系使他能夠從值得信賴的英國酒商和拍賣行（包括蘇富比）搜集大量優質波爾多酒，包括許多剛剛發布的原箱裝佳釀。拍品成交率98％，總成交額為1,900萬港元。成交價最高的是一箱12瓶1970年柏圖斯，成交價為297,600港元。同時，12瓶1961年侯伯王以235,600港元成交，遠超出其最高估價，顯示出敏銳的收藏家對成熟波爾多酒的強勁需求。
最后的“珍稀佳釀及烈酒”拍賣以稀有葡萄酒和烈酒為重點，成交率88％，總成交額為3500萬港元。8瓶2007年DRC的身價再度榮登榜首，成交價達1,054,000港元。烈酒方面，一瓶麥卡倫60 Year Old in Lalique Six Pillars領銜拍賣，并以744,000港元成交。
茅臺酒的私人收藏100％拍出，總成交額為2,131,560港元，22件拍賣中有21件超出了高估價。一瓶最近發行的輕井澤白命之水50年1969亦超出高估價，以520,800港幣成交。
蘇富比洋酒主管Jamie Ritchie評論道：“不論現場還是網上拍賣，橫觀香港、紐約及倫敦，蘇富比今年所創佳績足證市場對優質佳釀需求殷切，不分地域界限，位處不同時區的藏家皆踴躍競拍。蘇富比一直致力為藏家搜羅出自顯赫私人窖藏的頂尖佳釀，本季春拍接連推出兩個重要單一藏家窖藏，三場拍賣總成交額達1.77億，更有逾半拍品超出高估價成交，印證了蘇富比于亞洲的市場領導地位。”
蘇富比洋酒亞洲區主管Adam Bilbey表示：“我們非常高興能在香港再次舉槌，以驕人成績完成一連三日的洋酒拍賣；同時我們亦十分榮幸獲委托拍賣兩大非凡的私人窖藏。時間印證，來源可靠的頂級洋酒備受藏家追捧，即使在宏觀環境不明朗的情況下仍拍出超越預期的成績。我們衷心感謝亞洲客戶的熱烈競投，成就本季佳績，并為香港蘇富比春拍打響頭炮。”
記者 徐菲遠 | 譯自The Drinks Business
A three-day series of wine auctions as part of Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s spring sale has brought in an above-estimate total of HK$177 million from 2,600 lots.
Sotheby’s Wine resumed live auctions in Hong Kong with a three-day series of wine and spirit sales held from 5-7 July. The sale concluded with a total of HK$177,087,500, marking the third highest-valued wine sale ever held in Asia.
The sale received enthusiastic bidding from collectors around the world. Nearly 90% of buyers placed their winning bids via phone, online and absentee bids, and almost one-third of buyers were under 40 years old.
A six-litre Methuselah of Romanée-Conti 1999 took the top spot, doubling its pre-sale estimate to sell for HK$2,108,000.
In the first sale “The Summit, A Complete Cellar”, the focus was on a collection originating from the cellar of an American wine collector. The total amount sold was HK$123 million. 93% of the lots were sold and 64% achieved prices their top estimate.
In the sale, DRC continued to reign supreme, dominating the top prices. Meanwhile, the sale also featured a selection of Rh?ne wines, including a case of Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin 1990, which sold for HK$992,000.
This was followed by a dedicated sale highlighting the private cellar of renowned international businessman Sir Dickson Poon, whose close links with the United Kingdom allowed him to source great quantities of the finest Bordeaux from trusted UK merchants and auction houses including Sotheby’s, in original cases and in many instances, on release.
98% of the lots were sold, totaling HK$19 million. The top lot was a 12-bottle case of Petrus 1970, which sold for HK$297,600. Meanwhile, a 12-bottle offering of Haut Brion 1961 exceeded its higher estimate to bring HK$235,600, showing the strong demand for mature Bordeaux from discerning collectors.
The final sale focused on rare wines and spirits, with 88% of the lots sold in an auction that realised a total of HK$35 million. DRC took the top spot again, with an 8-bottle offering of DRC Romanée Conti 2007, selling for HK$1,054,000. In the spirits selection, The Macallan 60-Year-Old in Lalique, Six Pillars, led the sale and brought in HK$744,000.
A private collection of Moutai was 100% sold, totalling HK$2,131,560, with all but one of the 22 lots achieving prices above their top estimates. Last but not least, a bottle of recently released Karuizawa The Aqua of Life 50-Year Old 1969 was sold for an above estimate HK$520,800.
Jamie Ritchie, worldwide head of Sotheby’s Wine, commented: “Whether live or online, out of Hong Kong, New York or London, our sales this year have proven that the appetite for wine transcends geographical boundaries, as collectors across different time zones are prepared to place their winning bids by any means.
“The combination of the presentation of the two exceptional single owner sales, the total sales of HK$177m, and the 50% of lots that sold over the high estimates puts Sotheby’s in pole position as the clear market leader in the region, with a long-standing reputation for sourcing the world’s top wines from the most prestigious collections.”
Adam Bilbey, head of Sotheby’s Wine, Asia, added: “We were delighted to pick up the gavel once more in Hong Kong and bring it down on a three-day series of unmissable wine sales, not least the two outstanding private collections which we were privileged to have been entrusted with.
“As we have seen time and again, great wines with great provenance have a proven track record, and even in these times of concern, our expectations were exceeded. With intense bidding from collectors in Asia, with whom we are hugely grateful, we hope this sets a trend for another successful sales season for Sotheby’s in Hong Kong.
