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The elBullicellar Sold To Benefit The elBullifoundation Part I: 3 April 2013 Hong Kong Part II: 26 April 2013 New York Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Auction Details Auction Details Auction Details Auction Details Date : 3 April 2013 (Wednesday) Time : 10am Venue : Hall 5, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Auction Highlights Auction Highlights Auction Highlights Auction Highlights The elBulli elBulli elBulli elBullicellar, assembled by Juli Soler and his sommelier team, comprises an eclectic collection of wines that perfectly paired with the restaurant’s extended menus – from sublime Sherries, fine Bordeaux and Burgundy, top Champagne to gems from Catalonia and Ribera del Duero, the best from Rioja, as well as classic Italian, German and Australian wines. Every bottle in this sale carries an individual “elBulli” sticker that identifies each bottle as direct from the el el el elBulli Bulli Bulli Bullicellar. There are also 330 bottles signed by the legendary chef, Ferran Adrià, from Domaine de la Romanée Conti (DRC), Latour, Yquem, Vega Sicilia and Pingus. The 445 445 445 445 lots lots lots lots of wines to be offered in Hong Kong are estimated at HK$6 HK$6 HK$6 HK$6 – 8 million / US$7 8 million / US$7 8 million / US$7 8 million / US$750,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 – 1 1 1 1 million million million million*. The auction begins with over 180 lots of top Burgundy from great producers such as DRC DRC DRC DRC, Domaine , Domaine , Domaine , Domaine Leroy Leroy Leroy Leroy and Domaine des Comtes Domaine des Comtes Domaine des Comtes Domaine des Comtes Lafon Lafon Lafon Lafon. Adding to the list is a selection of Lucien Le Moine wines from the Lucien Le Moine wines from the Lucien Le Moine wines from the Lucien Le Moine wines from the Hospices de Beaune Hospices de Beaune Hospices de Beaune Hospices de Beaune with over 90 lots labelled exclusively for elBulli. The Bordeaux selection features 30 nine-bottle Duclot Assortments Duclot Assortments Duclot Assortments Duclot Assortments from 2002 to 2007 each presented in their own wooden presentation case, alongside a superb range of First Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and Yquem First Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and Yquem First Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and Yquem First Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and Yquem in various formats. The Rhône Rhône Rhône Rhône is a major feature on the elBulli list with 85 lots in multiple vintages from the best estates, including Beaucastel, Rayas, Grange des Pères the cultish Vin de Pays de l'Hérault. Also noteworthy is a high quality range of over 50 lots of Spanish wines Spanish wines Spanish wines Spanish wines from elite estates such as Vega Sicilia, Pingus, Alvaro Palacios and Artadi. SPECIAL LOTS SPECIAL LOTS SPECIAL LOTS SPECIAL LOTS – Over 70 Lots on Offer Over 70 Lots on Offer Over 70 Lots on Offer Over 70 Lots on Offer: Bid For A Bid For A Bid For A Bid For A Private Lunch Private Lunch Private Lunch Private Lunch or Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Of or Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Of or Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Of or Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Of elBulli Memorabilia elBulli Memorabilia elBulli Memorabilia elBulli Memorabilia See enclosed press release for details

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The elBullicellar Sold To Benefit The elBullifoundation

Part I: 3 April 2013 ︳Hong Kong Part II: 26 April 2013 ︳New York

Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Auction DetailsAuction DetailsAuction DetailsAuction Details Date : 3 April 2013 (Wednesday) Time : 10am Venue : Hall 5, Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong Auction HighlightsAuction HighlightsAuction HighlightsAuction Highlights The elBullielBullielBullielBullicellar, assembled by Juli Soler and his sommelier team, comprises an eclectic collection of wines that perfectly paired with the restaurant’s extended menus – from sublime Sherries, fine Bordeaux and Burgundy, top Champagne to gems from Catalonia and Ribera del Duero, the best from Rioja, as well as classic Italian, German and Australian wines. Every bottle in this sale carries an individual “elBulli” sticker that identifies each bottle as direct from the elelelelBulliBulliBulliBullicellar. There are also 330 bottles signed by the legendary chef, Ferran Adrià, from Domaine de la Romanée Conti (DRC), Latour, Yquem, Vega Sicilia and Pingus. The 445 445 445 445 lotslotslotslots of wines to be offered in Hong Kong are estimated at HK$6 HK$6 HK$6 HK$6 –––– 8 million / US$78 million / US$78 million / US$78 million / US$750,000 50,000 50,000 50,000 –––– 1 1 1 1 millionmillionmillionmillion*. The auction begins with over 180 lots of top Burgundy from great producers such as DRCDRCDRCDRC, Domaine , Domaine , Domaine , Domaine Leroy Leroy Leroy Leroy and Domaine des Comtes Domaine des Comtes Domaine des Comtes Domaine des Comtes LafonLafonLafonLafon.... Adding to the list is a selection of Lucien Le Moine wines from theLucien Le Moine wines from theLucien Le Moine wines from theLucien Le Moine wines from the Hospices de BeauneHospices de BeauneHospices de BeauneHospices de Beaune with over 90 lots labelled exclusively for elBulli. The Bordeaux selection features 30 nine-bottle Duclot AssortmentsDuclot AssortmentsDuclot AssortmentsDuclot Assortments from 2002 to 2007 each presented in their own wooden presentation case, alongside a superb range of First Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and YquemFirst Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and YquemFirst Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and YquemFirst Growths, Pétrus, Le Pin and Yquem in various formats. The RhôneRhôneRhôneRhône is a major feature on the elBulli list with 85 lots in multiple vintages from the best estates, including Beaucastel, Rayas, Grange des Pères the cultish Vin de Pays de l'Hérault. Also noteworthy is a high quality range of over 50 lots of Spanish winesSpanish winesSpanish winesSpanish wines from elite estates such as Vega Sicilia, Pingus, Alvaro Palacios and Artadi. SPECIAL LOTS SPECIAL LOTS SPECIAL LOTS SPECIAL LOTS –––– Over 70 Lots on OfferOver 70 Lots on OfferOver 70 Lots on OfferOver 70 Lots on Offer:::: Bid For A Bid For A Bid For A Bid For A Private Lunch Private Lunch Private Lunch Private Lunch or Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Ofor Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Ofor Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Ofor Dinner with Ferran Adrià As Well As A Series Of elBulli MemorabiliaelBulli MemorabiliaelBulli MemorabiliaelBulli Memorabilia See enclosed press release for details

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Hong Kong Auction Hong Kong Auction Hong Kong Auction Hong Kong Auction Highlights Highlights Highlights Highlights At AAt AAt AAt A GlanceGlanceGlanceGlance BURGUNDY:BURGUNDY:BURGUNDY:BURGUNDY: Romanée Conti 1990 Domaine de la RomanéeRomanée Conti 1990 Domaine de la RomanéeRomanée Conti 1990 Domaine de la RomanéeRomanée Conti 1990 Domaine de la Romanée----Conti Conti Conti Conti (pictured right, top) Est. HK$260,000 – 380,000 / US$32,500 – 47,500 (3 bottles) Montrachet 2000 Domaine de la RomanéeMontrachet 2000 Domaine de la RomanéeMontrachet 2000 Domaine de la RomanéeMontrachet 2000 Domaine de la Romanée----Conti Conti Conti Conti Est. HK$100,000 – 140,000 / US$13,000 – 18,000 (5 bottles) La Tâche 1990La Tâche 1990La Tâche 1990La Tâche 1990 *Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià (pictured right, bottom) Est. HK$70,000 – 100,000 / US$9,000 – 13,000 (3 bottles) Clos de la Roche 1999 Domaine LeroyClos de la Roche 1999 Domaine LeroyClos de la Roche 1999 Domaine LeroyClos de la Roche 1999 Domaine Leroy *Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià Est. HK$55,000 – 80,000 / US$7,000 – 10,000 (12 bottles) Corton Clos du Roi, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Baronne du Bay 2008 Corton Clos du Roi, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Baronne du Bay 2008 Corton Clos du Roi, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Baronne du Bay 2008 Corton Clos du Roi, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Baronne du Bay 2008 Lucien Le Moine Lucien Le Moine Lucien Le Moine Lucien Le Moine Est. HK$6,000 – 8,000 / US$750 – 1,000 (12 bottles) Corton Vergennes, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Paul Chanson 2009 Corton Vergennes, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Paul Chanson 2009 Corton Vergennes, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Paul Chanson 2009 Corton Vergennes, Hospices de Beaune, Cuvée Paul Chanson 2009 LucienLucienLucienLucien Le Moine Le Moine Le Moine Le Moine Est. HK$4,000 – 5,000 / US$450 – 650 (12 bottles)

BORDEAUX:BORDEAUX:BORDEAUX:BORDEAUX: Groupe Duclot Assortment 2005Groupe Duclot Assortment 2005Groupe Duclot Assortment 2005Groupe Duclot Assortment 2005 Est. HK$46,000 – 70,000 / US$6,000 – 9,000 (9 bottles) Château Latour 2005 Château Latour 2005 Château Latour 2005 Château Latour 2005 *Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià*Bottle signed by Ferran Adrià Est. HK$55,000 – 80,000 / US$7,000 – 10,000 (12 bottles) Château Pétrus 1982 Château Pétrus 1982 Château Pétrus 1982 Château Pétrus 1982 Est. HK$85,000 – 130,000 / US$11,000 – 17,000 (1 double magnum - 3 litre)

RHÔNE:RHÔNE:RHÔNE:RHÔNE: Château de Beaucastel, HomChâteau de Beaucastel, HomChâteau de Beaucastel, HomChâteau de Beaucastel, Hommagmagmagmage à Jacques Perrin 2004 e à Jacques Perrin 2004 e à Jacques Perrin 2004 e à Jacques Perrin 2004 (pictured right) Est. HK$13,000 – 18,000 / US$1,600 – 2,250 (12 bottles) Vin de PayVin de PayVin de PayVin de Pays de l'Hérault, Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2000 s de l'Hérault, Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2000 s de l'Hérault, Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2000 s de l'Hérault, Domaine de la Grange des Pères 2000 (pictured right) Est. HK$6,000 – 8,000 / US$700 – 1,000 (12 bottles)

SPAIN:SPAIN:SPAIN:SPAIN: Pingus 2001 Pingus 2001 Pingus 2001 Pingus 2001 (pictured right) Est. HK$32,000 – 42,000 / US$4,000 – 5,500 (12 bottles) Vega Sicilia, Vega Sicilia, Vega Sicilia, Vega Sicilia, ÚÚÚÚnico 1975 nico 1975 nico 1975 nico 1975 Est. HK$13,000 – 18,000 / US$1,600 – 2,250 (2 magnums) Vega Sicilia, Vega Sicilia, Vega Sicilia, Vega Sicilia, ÚÚÚÚnico 1995 nico 1995 nico 1995 nico 1995 Est. HK$26,000 – 36,000 / US$3,250 – 4,500 (12 bottles) L'Ermita 2005 Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita 2005 Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita 2005 Alvaro Palacios L'Ermita 2005 Alvaro Palacios Est. HK$26,000 – 36,000 / US$3,250 – 4,500 (12 bottles) Rioja, Artadi El Pison 2007 Viñedos LacallRioja, Artadi El Pison 2007 Viñedos LacallRioja, Artadi El Pison 2007 Viñedos LacallRioja, Artadi El Pison 2007 Viñedos Lacalle y Laorden e y Laorden e y Laorden e y Laorden Est. HK$12,000 – 16,000 / US$1,500 – 2,000 (12 bottles) *Estimates do not include buyer’s premium and prices achieved include the hammer price plus buyer’s premium.

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