Zachys achieves strong first 2017 HK auction

Zachys first auction of 2017 achieved over HK$45 million with competitive bidding from across Asia, including Hong Kong, Japan, China, Thailand and the Philippines.

‘The Executive Cellar – Part 1’ saw fierce demand for Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2005 in jeroboam formats including Grands Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée Conti which fetched HK$134,750 (US$17,387) – more than double its pre-sale high estimate – and Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti which realized HK$673,750 (US$86,935) surpassing its pre-sale mid-estimate.

Elsewhere, a case of assorted magnums of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2005 nearly doubled its pre-sale estimate realizing HK$563,500 (US$72,710) and an extremely rare case of six magnums of Le Pin 2000 fetched HK$367,500 (US$47,419).

The top five lots included:

• 1 jeroboam of Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2005 which went for HK$673,750 (US$86,935)
• 1 six-magnum case of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2005 which went for HK$563,500 (US$72,710)
• 12 bottles of La Tache Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 which went for HK$490,000 (US$63,226)
• 12 bottles of Pétrus 1982 which went for HK$367,500 (US$47,419)
• 1 six-magnum case of Le Pin 2000 which went for HK$367,500 (US$47,419)

Danielle Cetani, Zachys’ auction director for Asia said: “What a tremendous start to 2017 for Zachys Hong Kong. The Year of the Rooster looks to be a fruitful and prosperous one for both our consignors and collectors. These extraordinary results speak for themselves.

“Zachys is so very proud to bring prominent fine & rare wines with excellent provenance to our clients around the world.”

Zachys’ next auction will take place in celebration of La Paulée on 9 and 10 March in New York.