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Chinese Translation Completed
for Spectrum Wine Auction of Aubrey McClendon Wine Collection to
be Held on November 22, 2009 in Hong Kong
Chinese translation of information regarding the Spectrum
Wine Auction of special Aubrey McClendon Wine Collection on
November 22, 2009 in Hong Kong was completed on October 25,
2009. Aubrey McLendon, co-founder of Chesapeake Energy
Corporation (NYSE:CHK), is one of the greatest wine collectors.
The highlights of the wine auction includes Chateau Latour,
Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Petrus, Chateau Cheval Blanc,
Chateau Mouton Rothschild, Chateau Haut Brion, Screaming Eagle,
Harlan Estate, Chateau Pavie, and Chateau Palmer.
by Mary Lin
October 25, 2009
Los Angeles, CA, October 25, 2009 - Abacus Chinese
Translation Services, a professional Chinese translation
company, completed on October 25, 2009, the Chinese translation
for Spectrum Wine Auction of Aubrey McClendon Wine Collection to
be Held on November 22, 2009 in Hong Kong.
Spectrum Wine Auctions, a live and online auction house of
collectible wine based in Irvine, California, will simulcast its
premiere live auction LIVE via satellite at Crown Wine Cellars,
located at 18 Deep Water Bay Drive, Shouson Hill, Hong Kong
Island, in Hong Kong at 9:00AM local Hong Kong time on 22
November, 2009. Spectrum Wine Auctions is a division of Spectrum
Group International, Inc., which includes first-class auction
houses in numismatics, philately, and fine arms and militaria,
as well as trading of bullion coins, bullion gold, silver and
platinum to the wholesale marketplace, and financing on a wide
array of collectibles, including coins and currency, bullion,
and guns and militaria. Spectrum has anchored the auction,
taking place at 5:00PM Pacific Standard Time in the USA on 21
November, 2009 at The St. Regis Monarch Beach Resort in Dana
Point, Calif., with a selection of wines from “The Aubrey
McClendon Collection.” The auction’s 686 lots comprise 5,500
total bottles; 3,900 come from the McClendon Collection.
According to the information given to Abacus Chinese Translation
Services, many in the wine world consider Aubrey McClendon to be
one of the greatest American wine collectors, having built an
extensive collection highlighted by the best vintages of French
Bordeaux and Burgundies, as well as a deep collection of
impressive Napa selections. McClendon co-founded Chesapeake
Energy Corporation (NYSE:CHK) in 1989, which today is one of the
largest producers of U.S. natural gas, where he currently serves
as chairman of the board and chief executive officer.
“Fine wine buyers have a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy
rare and normally unavailable vintages and formats as well as
have a chance to own wine pedigreed to one of the greatest wine
collectors in history,” said Greg Roberts, chief executive
officer of Spectrum Wine Auctions, and president and chief
executive officer of parent company Spectrum Group
International. “Historically, our auction experience in other
collectibles such as coins and stamps is that collections
pedigreed to great collectors almost always trade for premiums
down the road. This is an exceptional buying opportunity.”
McClendon’s collection features a diverse assortment including
many grand format bottlings. “While I have a lot of 750s, I
think the most distinctive part of my collection is the large
format bottles,” he says. “And the reason for that is that when
I first saw an Imperial of wine…I said to myself, this is a work
of art. This is beautiful. And it’s approachable. It’s sharable.
It’s understandable, and at the end of the day it’s consumable.
A primary collecting goal of mine has been to hunt for top-notch
6-liter bottles of wine over time.”
He continues, “Like anything in life, if you’re going to enjoy
something you really ought to try to enjoy, I think, the best of
the particular pleasure that you’re seeking, and so I would
encourage people to go after the best wines. Because at the end
of the day, when I have found myself hosting a business dinner,
or a family function, or a group of my friends…I want them to
experience a first-class wine experience. I want them to
remember it for the rest of their lives, just as I remember some
of my very first bottles of wine, as well. So I would encourage
people to go for the best.”
“It has been both educational and inspirational to have spent
time with Aubrey enjoying his passion for wine as well as
gaining insight into his business philosophy and his history
building Chesapeake into one of the largest independent oil and
gas companies in the US,” Roberts concluded.
“Aubrey cuts to the core of what’s important in collecting,”
adds Spectrum’s Director of Sales and Consignments Mario
Sculatti. “He collects the best vintages in depth of cases and
large format sizes, approaching his collecting seriously and
methodically without being tempted by lesser vintages. It was an
honor to sit with him and learn about his genuine passion for
wine, and any collector—whether new or seasoned—will benefit
from his words.”
Interested parties are invited to call 888.982.1982 for
additional information and questions.
Highlights from “The Aubrey McClendon Collection” include:
Chateau Latour
The rarest bottles of Latour offered in the auction, two bottles
of 1945 Latour with outstanding fill levels. Also, 36 bottles of
the legendary 1959 vintage. Chateau Latour is a glorious
producer, and these gems are true treasures indeed.
Chateau Lafite Rothschild
Possibly the most prestigious lot in the entire sale is a full
original wood case of 1959 Lafite Rothschild, a rare treasure
indeed. Twelve bottles of 1982 Lafite Rothschild in the original
wood case is another amazing highlight. There are a total of 16
full original wood cases of the famous 1998 Lafite. Many other
full cases and large format bottles of Lafite are sure to gain
attention.
Chateau Petrus
One of the most coveted wines in the world, the diamond of
Pomerol. The auction presents three bottles of 1959 Petrus, 45
bottles of the esteemed 1995 Petrus, and banded original wood
cases of the newest vintages as well.
Chateau Cheval Blanc
One of the greatest big bottles in the sale is a 6-Liter of 1982
Cheval Blanc in original wood case. A stunning trophy for the
collector.
Chateau Mouton Rothschild
The Pauillac estate is legendary and almost needs no
introduction. The largest concentration of big bottles in the
auction featuring 1.5-liter magnums, 3-liter double magnums,
5-liter Jeroboams and 6-liter Imperials, including some from the
2000 vintage. The weight and variety of Mouton Rothschild in the
November sale is exceptional.
Chateau Haut Brion
One of President Thomas Jefferson’s favorite chateaux in all of
Bordeaux, Haut Brion is another shining light of the November
sale presenting 26 bottles of the 1959 Haut Brion. Other
highlights include the perfect 1989 Haut Brion in 6-liter
Imperial.
Screaming Eagle
A selected parcel of Screaming Eagle includes original full wood
three-packs of many vintages. Two magnums are being offered, the
1993 and 1998 vintages, an incredibly rare format for this cult
Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon.
Harlan Estate
A true American First Growth property, Harlan Estate is a
prominent feature in the November auction, including a depth and
breadth of Harlan’s greatest vintages: 1994, 1997, 2001 and
2002, in bottles and magnums. Spectrum Wine Auctions is pleased
to offer more than 350 total bottles of Harlan Estate in the
sale.
Chateau Pavie
The 2000 Pavie from St. Emillion is considered by many to be one
of the greatest wines of the 2000 Bordeaux vintage, and possibly
ever made by Pavie. The November auction offers 108 bottles of
this one wine, nine lots in original wood cases.
Chateau Palmer
1959 Palmer in 375ml half-bottles. The auction offers three
original wood cases originally shipped by négociant Mahler-Besse
from Bordeaux. Each 24 half-bottle case is piece of history,
with every bottle wrapped in a natural straw sheath.
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