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This illustrative scenario explains how to review and hand over DRC and Lafite bottles by estate and wine, closure and physical evidence. Begin by matching each bottle to its photographs, markings, accessories and retained records, without cleaning or unsealing it.
How to use this illustrative scenario
Scope note: this illustrative scenario explains the order of checks. It does not refer to a particular customer or completed transaction.
The scenario begins by confirming quantity, identity and storage risks, then identifies which bottles require further review or physical inspection. It does not presume authenticity, value or the final outcome for any item.
Start with an inventory that does not involve cleaning
- 1. Estate and wine.
- 2. Vintage and volume.
- 3. Front and back labels and bottle-base markings.
For multiple bottles, use identifiers such as A01 and A02. Place the number card beside the bottle or outer box; do not attach it to the label, closure, stopper or original packaging. For each identifier, photograph the full item, front and back, key markings, accessories and defects separately.
Describe condition on a consistent basis
- Fill level.
- Closure and signs of leakage.
- Labels, wooden case and storage records.
Keep the bottle sealed. Do not replace the cork, clean the label or add a replacement label. Photograph the front and back labels, neck, fill level, bottle base and wooden case separately.
Separate known, unknown and pending items
The completed list shows which records are complete, which versions remain unresolved and which condition issues may affect later inspection. Photographs, anecdotes and online asking prices do not establish that a transaction occurred. Match the estate, vintage, volume, provenance and condition to each bottle. Ratings, online asking prices and transactions for other vintages cannot replace inspection of the bottle in hand.
DRC and Lafite Frequently Asked Questions
Can wording on the packaging replace the bottles' own labelling?
No. Packaging may be missing, mismatched or paired later. Cross-check the estate and wine, vintage, volume, front and back labels and bottle-base markings from the bottles themselves.
Does this illustrative scenario represent a completed transaction?
No. It demonstrates a documentation process; it is not a customer testimonial, transaction price or proof of sale.
Does a normal fill level establish provenance and storage history?
No. A normal fill level is only one condition indicator. Match the estate, vintage, volume, provenance and condition to each bottle. Ratings, online asking prices and transactions for other vintages cannot replace inspection of the bottle in hand. Version, condition and market records may change; this page uses only evidence verifiable on the enquiry date.
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For a DRC and Lafite handover, number every bottle and record its name, version, condition, accessories and provenance. Keep each item as found; do not open it or change its storage merely for photography. You can send the details via WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Any final conclusion remains subject to verifiable records and inspection of the item.
