The Historic Cellar of Jürgen Schwarz: Five Decades of Collecting Part II

Following the resounding success of Part I, held in December 2025 in New York, Christie’s is honored to present The Historic Cellar of Jürgen Schwarz: Five Decades of Collecting Part II in Hong Kong. 

Spanning over five decades of passionate connoisseurship, Jürgen Schwarz assembled a cellar of exceptional breadth and significance—a testament to his passion, discernment, and dedication. This collection stands among the most comprehensive historic offerings at auction in the past ten years. 

Nearly half the cellar features the finest and rarest Bordeaux, including distinct wines from the 19th century. The Lafite selection is especially noteworthy, with vintages predating WWII, extending as far back as 1806. All First Growths are represented, with highlights of Latour 1864, Margaux 1986, Mouton 1869, and Haut-Brion 1963. 

His travels to Burgundy brought exceptional discoveries, generously shared with our specialists' team: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Assortment Case 1990, Joseph Drouhin, Chambertin-Clos de Bèze 1966, and Domaine Dujac, Clos de la Roche 2015. Remarkable icons of Italy like Giacomo Conterno, Barolo Monfortino Riserva 1999 and Giuseppe Quintarelli, Alzero 1997 are offered in this auction. 

Meticulous provenance is evident in original invoices dating to 1982, including his first Christie’s purchase in 1987. These documents are a touching record of nearly four decades of friendship and trust between Jürgen Schwarz and Christie’s.

We are honored to present this landmark auction and offer collectors around the world the opportunity to acquire these vinous treasures — wines meant not only to be admired, but to be shared at the table, among friends and family.