A selection of fine wines collected by former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson sold for a total of $3.8m at Christie's Hong Kong auction on May 24.
The wines were sold as single lots, with a six-litre bottle of 1997 DRC proving the most popular among buyers. It made an impressive $158,760 and came accompanied by a signed card.
 Fergusson began collecting wine as a hobby during the 1990s |
David Elswood, Christie's head of wine, commented prior to the sale: "This collection includes a roll call of impressive wines, including one of the most comprehensive groups of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti that we have ever offered at auction.
"It is remarkable to see that Sir Alex's talent of picking quality players for the pitch also extends to picking sensational wines for the cellar."
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