Cover Acker Wines is the world’s largest rare wine auction house returning to Singapore at Marina Bay Sands on October 26
Acker Wines is the world’s largest rare wine auction house returning to Singapore at Marina Bay Sands on October 26
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The world’s largest rare wine auction house returns to Singapore at Marina Bay Sands on October 26
Romanee Conti, Haut Brion, and Mouton Rothschild: if these names excite your bones then get ready to uncork the excitement as Acker Wines, the world’s largest rare wine auction house, returns to Singapore at the stunning Marina Bay Sands come October 26. With over 700 lots of the world’s most coveted wines up for grabs, including illustrious headliners and legendary vintages from the big five, it is high time to dust off your paddles and flex those bidding muscles.
Here is everything you need to know about the prestigious sale before it all unfolds.
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Above 2006 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche
2006 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche
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Going under the hammer are lots sourced primarily from six prominent cellars—most notably The Sovereign Cellar and The Collection of the Chairman. For Bordeaux collectors, The Sovereign Cellar offers more than 200 original wood cases of premier Bordeaux—40 first growth case lots, blessed with large format bottles from prized vintages of 2005, 2009, and 2010. Virtually every lot is housed in its original wood case, boasting immaculate conditions.
Above 1996 Château Latour Grand Vin
1996 Château Latour Grand Vin
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For those with a penchant for Burgundy, The Collection of the Chairman is a treasure chest featuring 30 lots of the eponymous Domaine de la Romanée Conti (DRC) and ultra-rare gems like the 1996 Henri Jayer Cros Parantoux, 2016 Coche-Dury Corton Charlemagne, and 1993 Domaine Leroy Nuits St. Georges. For bubbly, The Golden Bull Collection offers an outstanding lineup, highlighting magnums of 2002 Salon Le Mesnil and the remarkable Krug Clos du Mesnil, from 1988, 1998, 2004, 2006, and 2008, in both bottles and magnums.
Buyers also have a chance to acquire age-worthy wines directly from the cellars of these distinguished estates: Domaine Hubert Lignier and Domaine Alex Moreau. These houses will showcase exceptional wines from Morey-Saint-Denis, Gevrey Chambertin, Chassagne-Montrachet, Bâtard-Montrache, and more.
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Above Sample the best of Bordeaux, Burgundy and more
Sample the best of Bordeaux, Burgundy and more
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Leading up to auction day, Acker Wines is set to host a series of ultra-luxury rare wine dinners. Think the finest wines that will make your taste buds sing—and your wallet lighter, paired with a lavish multi-course meal. Bordeaux lovers, mark your calendars for October 23, as the Bordeaux masters rare wine dinner will be held at the one-Michelin-starred Cut by Wolfgang Puck; Burgundy fans, keep October 24 free, for the Burgundy rare wines dinner will take place at modern Japanese restaurant Koma. October 25 will see the greatest wines of the world dinner happen in the stunning Maison Boulud.
Above The in-room auction on October 26 will be accompanied by a multi-course luncheon and tasting serves from premier collections
The in-room auction on October 26 will be accompanied by a multi-course luncheon and tasting serves from premier collections
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For discreet bidders or those who can’t physically attend, Acker Wines’ digital bidding platform allows you to get in on the action wherever and whenever. But for passionate buyers, the in-room auction on October 26 will be accompanied by a multi-course luncheon and tasting serves from premier collections. It will tease top wine from famed producers such as the 1990 Chateau Latour, 1986 Chateau Lafite, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 2006 Raveneau Chablis Les Clos, Domaine Dujac premier crus, and more domaine-direct bottles from Burgundy producers.
Above The auction will feature the likes of Romanee Conti, Haut Brion, and Mouton Rothschild
The auction will feature the likes of Romanee Conti, Haut Brion, and Mouton Rothschild
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The longstanding US-based auction company’s first auction in Asia debuted in Hong Kong back in 2008. But Andrew Bigbee, Asia CEO of Acker Wines, says that “the company has since shifted its focus to the Southeast Asian region, more specifically Singapore and Bangkok, Thailand”. Now the elusive bottle you’ve always dreamed of owning is closer to reach. All’s left to do is snag a seat during the auction and raise the paddle when the lot surfaces.
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