Top 10 HITT auction lots

From a tour around the Tesseron Cognac estate to a 100-pointer 1990 magnum of Hermitage La Chapelle, we look at the fantastic array of auction lots at dbHK’s upcoming HITT competition.

Taking place on Saturday, 22 October at the Grand Hyatt, the drinks business Hong Kong’s International Top Tasters competition auction is a veritable treasure trove of delights.

Featuring rare vintages from classic domaines and chateaux, to a trip to famous Bordeaux estate, the lots on offer will appeal to all wine lovers.

And it’s not too late to secure your blind tasting team place or dinner seat!

Visit the HITT event page to register.

Click through to see the fantastic lots available on the night. 

Lot 1: The party bottle: A jeroboam (3 litre) of Bollinger Special Cuvée

A must for Champagne lovers and an icon among Non-Vintage Champagnes, Bollinger’s Special Cuvée is the result of the delicate blending between harvest grapes and a majority of reserve wines, including some aged in magnums for more than 15 years in Bollinger’s cellars.

Sponsored by: Champagne Bollinger

Lot 2: The golden duo: 1 magnum of Château La Tour Blanche 2009 and 1 magnum of Château Suduiraut 2003

Directly shipped to us from the châteaux cellars, lot number 2 comprises two fantastic vintages from Crus Classés de Sauternes et Barsac en 1855 (CCSB).

Sponsored by: Crus Classés de Sauternes et Barsac en 1855 (CCSB)

Lot 3: In memory of a pioneer: A magnum of Mas de Daumas Gassac 1986

The Guibert family bought the estate in 1970 with the first red vintage released in 1978. Met with huge acclaim; before long the 1978 was being compared with such great Bordeaux as Château Latour or Château Lafite.

Today, the estate is owned and run by second generation Samuel, Gael, Roman and Basile Guibert.

This 1986 vintage magnum is one of the only few bottles of this vintage still kept at the estate and is similar in style to this year’s vintage, with similarly great acidity that allows the wine to age effortlessly.

Aimé Guibert sadly passed away this year and so this lot is sponsored by the domaine in honour of his pioneering achievement in the Languedoc and comes in a wooden case with a handwritten note from Basile Guibert.

Sponsored by: Mas de Daumas Gassac

Lot 4: Classic elegance: Two magnums of Echezeaux from vintages of 1993 and 1996, Domaine Dujac

Shipped to us directly from the domaine, these two lots of Dujac wines are noted for their exceptional fragrance, elegant structure and longevity and the vintages of 1993 and 1996 are a must for any lovers of the Côte de Nuits.

Sponsored by: Domaine Dujac

Lot 5: A unique experience: A day trip to visit two top estates in two French wine regions in the same day for a party of up to 6 people

This is a very special one-day programme and a once in a lifetime opportunity!

Melanie Tesseron, 4th generation of the Tesseron family, will welcome you at Tesseron Cognac and show you around the estate followed by a lunch together.

Transportation will be provided after dinner to return your party to your hotel in Bordeaux or in the region.

Sponsored by: Château Pontet-Canet and Tesseron Cognac

Lot 6: A treasure trove of hedonistic delights: 4 mixed 6-bottle cases of Crus Classés de Sauternes et Barsac en 1855

For all lovers of sweet wines, lot 6 comprises a multitude of delights from Crus Classés de Sauternes et Barsac en 1855 (CCSB):

• Lot 6A: 1 mixed 6- bottle case with 2 bottles of Château Sigalas Rabaud 2012

+ 2 bottles of Château Filhot 2009 + 1 bottle of Château Romer du Hayot 2009

+ 1 bottle of Château Climens 2005

• Lot 6B: 1 mixed 6-bottle case with 2 bottles of Château Myrat 2009

+ 2 bottles of Château Sigalas Rabaud 2012 + 1 bottle of Château Romer du Hayot 2009

+ 1 bottle of Château Climens 2005

• Lot 6C: 1 mixed 6-bottle case with 2 bottles of Château Myrat 2009

+ 2 bottles of Château Sigalas Rabaud 2012 + 1 bottle of Château Romer du Hayot 2009

+ 1 bottle of Château Climens 2005

• Lot 6D: 1 mixed 6-bottle case with 2 bottles of Château Myrat 2009

+ 1 bottle of Château Lafaurie Peyraguey 2013 + 3 bottles of Château Climens 2005

Sponsored by: Crus Classés de Sauternes et Barsac en 1855 (CCSB).

Lot 7: Pride of California: Three magnums of Beaulieu Vineyard Private Reserve Georges de Latour Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 2011

Established in 1900, Beaulieu Vineyard is a historic Napa Valley winery with a tradition of quality and innovation.

Founded by French immigrant, Georges de Latour, it set early standards for excellent in premium winemaking, making Beaulieu Vineyard one of the most collected American Cabernet.

The notably cool 2011 growing season slowed ripening, which fostered complex mineral and floral nuances in the deep fruit expression of this very special 2011 Georges de Latour Private Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon.

Sponsored by: Treasury Wine Estates

Lot 8: A regal indulgence: An imperial (6-litre) of Château Climens 2005

As Wine Advocate’s Neal Martin describes:  “The 2005 just soars from the glass with layers of clear honey, marmalade, nectarine and minerals all beautifully carved. 97 points.”

Available in a rare imperial format, the Chateau Climens 2005 will be a talking point of any celebration or special occasion.

Sponsored by: Château Climens

Lot 9: Perfection in a bottle: 1 bottle of Château Latour 1990

They say: “1990 Château Latour is a wine with perfect structure, perfect strength.

“The nose is sweet, inviting and open and more showy than any other wine.

“Its trio of musk, cedar, and cassis was pure nose candy, with fresh, honey-roasted walnuts rounding out its sexy aromatics.

“It is delicious and classic, with the freshest palate of them all, showing lots of tasty pencil flavours.”

Sponsored by: Acker Merrall & Condit (Asia)

Lot 10: 100 points of opulence: 1 magnum of Hermitage La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1990

Your chance to snap up a 100-pointer!

The 1990 La Chapelle is a sexy, opulent, dense and intense blockbuster. The colour remains an opaque purple, with only a slight pink at the edge.

It has an incredible nose that is full, rich, and meaty with fabulous earth, smoke, stone, and plummy, figgy fruit underneath.

It has an amazing 60-second finish, great balance of fruit and spice, structure, fruit, and a pinch of pepper.

Sponsored by: Acker Merrall & Condit (Asia)