Zachys announces online wine and spirit auction in HK

New York auction house Zachys will present a virtual sale with over 400 lots of fine and rare wines and spirits from the The Ruby Collection Part IV on 8 May in Hong Kong.

With a pre-sale estimate of HK$21 million, the collection boasts a tailored selection of fine and rare wines such as First-Growth Bordeaux, Grand Cru Burgundy, vintage Champagne, Scotch and Japanese whiskies.

From Bordeaux, key highlights of the First-Growths and rare vintages include Cheval Blanc 1982 (from 750ml to 6l), Haut-Brion 1989 (from 750ml to 6l), Lafite 1959 (from 375ml to 6l), 1982 and 2000, Lafleur 1990 – 2010, Latour 1959, 1961, 1982 as well Le Pin 1982- 2004 should not be missed. There will also be magnums of Margaux 1961 and Mouton Rothschild 1961.

The list also includes top burgundies such as DRC Romanée-Conti 1971 and 1978, La Tâche, Romanée-St-Vivant, Richebourg, Montrachet 1995 as well as a 12-bottle DRC Assortment Case 1999. The very rare Domaine Leroy Richebourg 1997 and Maison Leroy Ruchottes-Chambertin 1985 follows, along with three magnums of Roumier Bonnes Mares 1999 and five bottles of Chambolle Musigny Les Amoureuses 2012.

Mature vintage Champagne like Dom Perignon Oenotheque Commande Speciale 1971, Cristal 1999, Krug 1995, Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises Blanc de Noirs 1998, Salon 1996 and more will also be presented. Meanwhile, the sale will also showcase the largest collection of 46 lots of Masseto in auction this year.

The live bidding of the sale will kick off at 6:30pm HKT on 8 May, broadcasted via Zachy’s website.