The wine world is abuzz with excitement as Pierre Chen, also known as Chen Tai-Min, the contemplative and knowledgeable chairman of Yageo based in Taiwan, prepares to sell a portion of his illustrious wine collection. Over the span of four decades, Chen has amassed a truly impressive assortment of wines that are revered for their quality and rarity. And now, in a series of five auctions taking place around the globe, wine enthusiasts will have the opportunity to acquire these extraordinary bottles of liquid history.

Beginning on November 24-25 in Hong Kong, the first auction will kickstart this extraordinary wine-selling journey. However, this is just the beginning of the adventure, as subsequent auctions will take place in various prestigious locations. In July of 2024, Paris will be the next host, followed by the wine city of Beaune in the same month. New York will join in the festivities in September 2024, and finally, the curtain will fall on this remarkable series of auctions with a grand finale in Hong Kong in November 2024.

What sets Chen’s collection apart is not only its remarkable scale but also the unparalleled quality and provenance of the wines within it. Many of these vintages are exceedingly rare, but what truly astounds wine connoisseurs is the foresight and discerning taste that Chen possessed to collect them in such abundance.

The collection is a veritable treasure trove inhabited by the crème de la crème of winemakers. From Romanée-Conti to Henri Jayer, Château Pétrus to La Tour, the list is seemingly endless, with each renowned winemaker represented by their finest offerings. Jéroboams are plentiful, but it is the unparalleled beauty of the larger formats, such as the Methuselahs and Imperials, that will undoubtedly leave oenophiles salivating in eager anticipation.

It is rare to witness such an extraordinary collection of wines come to auction. The sheer magnitude of the offerings and the impeccable reputation of each bottle have the wine world in awe. As wine enthusiasts and collectors prepare to partake in this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, the world waits to see who will become the fortunate stewards of these remarkable bottles and the custodians of their remarkable stories.