S otheby’s is delighted to be bringing The Epicurean’s Atlas back to Hong Kong this November, for The Zenith. Having begun our global odyssey showcasing gastronome and bon viveur Pierre Chen’s legendary cellar in this great wine-loving city, we now come full circle with The Zenith’s tightly focused presentation of just under 300 lots, showcasing some of the finest and rarest gems from this special collection, most often manifested here as very well-kept back-vintages that will be drinking beautifully now.

Burgundy sits at the heart of Mr. Chen’s appreciation and passion for wine, perhaps more so than any other region. In The Zenith, the most renowned wines are all represented, from an exquisite selection of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche from 1985 through 2013 – including an assortment case from 1999 – to superb bottles from domaines Jayer, Rousseau, Coche-Dury, Dujac, among others.

Champagne makes a splash with bottles of the very best vintages of Dom Pérignon from all releases going back into the 1970s and 1960s. Extraordinary back-vintages of Krug’s Vintage Collection, Clos d’Ambonnay and Clos du Mesnil are among other highlights, alongside large formats from Salon and Cristal, Bollinger’s rare Vieilles Vignes Françaises.

Not to leave out other key regions that have been a pivotal part of Pierre Chen’s passion, the sale closes with a handful of the very best examples of Bordeaux, Amarone and Port. From delectably rare Imperials and Double-Magnums of Latour and Petrus, to back-vintages of Giuseppe Quintarelli, and special Ports from Taylor and Quinta do Noval.

At the heart of Pierre's wine appreciation has always been a desire to share, a desire which is now extended further, with these lots now offered to the world from this great cellar.