Overview
DRC Échezeaux 2011: identification and appraisal guide
For DRC Échezeaux 2011, photograph identity, condition and accessories together so each close-up can be traced to the same wine bottle. Do not separate the wine bottle from its accessories until the maker or producer name DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti has been documented.
Identification details
- Producer: DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti
- Product name: DRC Échezeaux 2011
- Category: wine
- Date or decade shown: 2011
- Marks and details to photograph: the producer, appellation, vintage, bottle size and bottle-base markings
Use the maker or producer name DRC Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and the date wording 2011 to confirm the item shown as DRC Échezeaux 2011. Do not fill an unreadable date or version from another item.
Photographs and condition
Use a straight-on view when photographing front and back labels, capsule, closure, fill level, bottle base, case and accessories. Take the overview first and the detail photographs from the same setup.
Document fill level, capsule, closure, labels, glass and original case. Record the condition of the item and packaging as two related checks.
Storage, accessories and handover
Before handover, retain the bottle's current stable position and protect it from light, heat, vibration and temperature swings. Do not disturb the capsule, cork or closure or attempt to clean the label.
From photography through handover, keep each bottle with its own case, tissue, booklet, invoice and provenance documents.

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For a preliminary wine bottle assessment, send the overview and close-ups on WhatsApp, or call +852 9453 0784. Add the quantity and show how the packaging matches the item.
Once the label, fill level, capsule or closure and any original case are documented, keep the wine bottle safely in its current state. Tell Hong Kang which packaging or documents are missing.