US$6.8m wines from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau sold out
All 147 lots (533 bottles) from Hong Kong billionaire Joseph Lau were sold out at Sotheby’s Spring Sale Series last week, achieving another ‘white glove’ sale for the auction house.
Tag: Burgundy
Frédéric Drouhin appointed new President of Bourgogne Wine Board
The permanent committee of the Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) on Monday has appointed Frédéric Drouhin, the scion of renowned Burgundian house, Maison Joseph Drouhin, as its new president.
Hospices de Beaune appoints Sotheby’s as auctioneer
The Hospices Civils de Beaune has confirmed the appointment of auction house Sotheby’s as the new host of its annual Hospices de Beaune wine auction, the oldest charity wine auction in the world, for the next five years, replacing Christie’s.
Hospices de Nuits achieves record results
The 60th Hospices de Nuits-Saint-Georges Wine Auction has smashed previous records for sales and buyer numbers, buoyed by strong buyer interest in Burgundy 2020 vintage, despite global travel restrictions.
Hospices de Nuits goes virtual
The 60th Hospices de Nuits wine auction will be held on Sunday, March 14 and livestreamed to bidders worldwide.
Hong Kong merchant L’Imperatrice announces new management team
Hong Kong-based fine wine merchant L’Imperatrice has formally parted ways with its founder Julien Froger and is eager to turn a new corner.
Domaine Leroy named most powerful wine brand in the world
Domaine Leroy was named most powerful wine brand in the world by Liv-Ex, while Domaine de la Romanée-Conti fell out of top 10 for the first time.
President Barrel of 160th Hospices de Beaune sold to Chinese
The 228-liter ‘President Barrel’, Clos de la Roche Grand Cru, from this year’s 160th Hospices de Beaune auction, was sold to a Chinese bidder for a record price of €660,000.
DRC Montrachet leads Christie’s autumn wine sale
A single owner Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet collection led Christie’s Hong Kong Wines & Spirits Autumn Auctions on December 5.
Pandemic halts Bourgogne growth in China & Hong Kong
A combination of economic slowdown and political crisis, coupled with the coronavirus pandemic has brought Bourgogne wine export to China and Hong Kong to its knees in the first nine months of the year, according to the latest data released by Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB).