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CAMUS Golden Flower in Wong Tai Sin: Vintage XO and Crystal-Decanter Buyback Guide

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This guide explains appraisal factors and edition differences for Camus Cognac, helping owners organise bottle photographs, condition notes and packaging evidence before requesting an appraisal from Chunxian...

01 Market position Understand why this bottle matters in buyback pricing.
02 Version check Separate retail, duty-free, old label, and limited versions.
03 Quote advice Send photos before deciding whether to sell now.
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Key points of this article (organized): I am a professional buyer of Chunxiang Wine Merchants. We are deeply involved in the Hong Kong famous wine buyback market, especially focusing on the top French Cognac, including the Camus (CAMUS, also known as Golden Flower or Gan Samurai) series.

Paragraph 1: The unique charm of Camus - Butney production area and violet floral fragrance

Camus Camus owes its distinctive style to its focus on Borderies, the smallest but most aromatic of Cognac's six crus. The Camus family is the largest landowner in the cru. Its Cognacs are known for elegant, intensely floral violet aromas and a soft, refined style, earning the house a reputation for unusually graceful brandies.

Although Camus is not the so-called "three major brandy brands" on the market (referring to Hennessy, Martell, Rémy Martin), its buyback value in the secondary market is usually cheaper than that of first-line brands, but as a drink, it enjoys a very high cost performance (CP value) and is a suitable entry-level brand.

CAMUS “Gold Flower” XO

Paragraph 2: Identification of high-value Camus series: old version of XO, EXTRA and crystal bottle

In the buyback market, the value of Camus depends on its grade, age and rarity. Chunxiang Wine Merchants recommends that collectors pay special attention to the following series with premium potential:

  1. XO old version and flask: Camus XO The old version refers specifically to those released around the 1980s.long neck version. Many experienced collectors believe that the older version of XO is more mellow, and that the body and flavor are significantly different from the later chunky new version. Older XOs are collectors' items on the buyback market and are worth much more than newer XOs that are more recent and produced in larger quantities.
  2. EXTRA/Special alcohol: EXTRA is a high-end wine second only to the crystal bottle series. It is blended with high-quality eaux-de-vie from Bourne, the large Champagne zone and the small Champagne zone. It is worth noting that Camus OLD VERSION EXTRA buyback value Might be cheaper than the new version, this is because the new version’s pricing adjustment speed is too fast and the market price of the old wine cannot keep up (this is different from Rémy Martin Louis XIII The market chaos is similar).
  3. Crystal Bottle Series (Christmas Tree / Baccarat): This is the top of the Camus buyback value pyramid, known for its exquisite craftsmanship and rarity.
    • Christmas tree (Jubilee): Camus’s proprietary crystal bottle series, with a limited number of versions, the purchase price is considerable.
    • Baccarat crystal bottle: Camus There are many versions of related products using Baccarat crystal. When purchasing, you need to professionally judge the wine grade, age and number of versions. Please note that some crystal bottles may only contain NAPOLEON grade liquor.
  4. Limoges Book: This is a well-known collection series, distinguished by its exquisite Limoges porcelain book appearance and workmanship. This range of wines is usually graded NAPOLEON.Special reminder to collectors in Wong Tai Sin District: Since the book is in a porcelain wine bottle, it is very easy to cause "wine loss" or leakage due to long-term storage. Be careful when storing and do not store it upside down, otherwise the buyback value will be seriously affected.

Paragraph 3: Cognac market status and timing of realization

In recent years, the drinking trend in the global spirits market has obviously shifted from brandy to whisky. The varied taste and positive publicity of whisky attracted the younger generation, resulting in a relative shrinkage of demand in the secondary market for brandy.

Although the price of "first-line brandy" such as Hennessy has fallen significantly, the price of "second-line brandy" such as Camus has not been so drastic due to the low price base. However, the shrinking trend of the market continues. For collectors in Wong Tai Sin District who have a large number of idle Camus collections at home, considering liquidation is a rational choice, because the drinking value, emotional value, cultural value and collection investment attributes of old wine can only be fairly evaluated on a professional platform.

In addition, the buyback value is also affected by the physical appearance of the wine, including the degree of wine volatility (loss of wine), the integrity of the wine label, and whether the high-end wine accessories (original outer box, certificate) are complete. Whether the accessories are complete or not has a huge impact on the buyback value of crystal bottles and limited editions.

CAMUS “Gold Flower” Cognac


Paragraph 4: Camusimported spirits buyback reference price (HKD conversion)

Since market prices are affected by market fluctuations and the condition of the wine, the following is the reference buyback value range converted into Hong Kong dollars based on market data (measured per liter of capacity):

We use the exchange rate of the day (approx. 1 TWD ≈ 0.24 HKD) conversion income, this is a floating reference range, the actual purchase price shall be subject to the appraisal of the actual object:

Camus wine (1.0L capacity reference) Original price range (TWD) Convert Hong Kong Dollar Reference Price (HKD) Remarks
VSOP TWD 900 ~ 1,300 HKD 216 ~ 312 Common drinking level, the old version has slightly higher value
NAPOLEON TWD 1,300 ~ 1,600 HKD 312 ~ 384 Large output, little price difference with VSOP
XO old version (long neck) TWD 1,700 ~ 1,800 HKD 408 ~ 432 The collection value is higher than the new version of XO
EXTRA old version TWD 3,500 ~ 3,600 HKD 840 ~ 864 The old version of EXTRA is cheaper than the newer version
EXTRA new version TWD 4,500 ~ 5,200 HKD 1,080 ~ 1,248 Post-1990s version
Booklet Series (NAPOLEON) TWD 2,000 ~ 4,200 HKD 480 ~ 1,008 Pay attention to the problem of wine loss from porcelain bottles
Christmas tree (Jubilee) TWD 8,500 ~ 17,500 HKD 2,040 ~ 4,200 High-end collection of crystal bottles, the versions vary greatly
crystal bottle baccarat Pricing based on version Pricing based on version Price depends on wine grade and age

Paragraph 5: Chunxiang Wine Merchants——Professional buyback commitment of Wong Tai Sin District

Chunxiang Wine Merchants Professional buyback of all kinds of imported spirits, including Camus/Golden Flower series. We know that the Camus (Golden Flower) series, especially the rare old version of XO and the exquisite crystal bottle, are a symbol of taste and heritage.

Camus/Golden Flower (CAMUS) Christmas Tree Crystal Bottle


No matter where you are in Wong Tai Sin District, we provide the following professional, convenient and safe buyback services:

  1. Professional buyback Guaranteed: Our quotations closely follow the market conditions, and we promise to professionally buy back your Camus/Golden Flower Collection at the most competitive and fair price.
  2. Professional Appraisal Team: We have a professional appraisal team that can accurately evaluate the authenticity, condition (such as the loss of wine in porcelain bottles) and the integrity of accessories of the old version of Camus to ensure a fair and transparent transaction.
  3. Free Door-to-Door Service: we provide 24-hour door-to-door preliminary identification and buyback service, whether it is a single piece or a whole collection, we are happy to serve.
  4. Safe and fast transactions: After on-site professional appraisal, we will pay the full amount in the method you choose (cash or transfer). The process is safe, confidential and reliable.

How to quickly convert idle imported spirits into cash?
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Attention collectors of Camus in Wong Tai Sin District.

The old version of Camus (Golden Flower) XO, EXTRA or Christmas tree crystal bottle in your hand is waiting for the opportunity to realize the highest price in the market.Chunxiang Wine Merchants Commitment to professional appraisal and high price cash purchase.

Contact Chunxiang Wine Merchants to get a reasonable market value for your Camus collection.

Valuation of your valuable imported spirits collection

When you need to convert your wine collection into cash, you can first organize the Cognacimported spirits information related to the "Wong Tai Sin District Cognac Appreciation Camus/Golden Flower (CAMUS) buyback Guide". It is recommended not to just take a screenshot of the highest listing price, but to compare the version, condition and demand of the day. Cognac Also pay attention to the fill level, the engraving on the bottom of the bottle and the integrity of the outer box.

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