( CNN ) -- The auction hammer is ready to go down on a remarkable collection -- it offers you a once in a lifetime opportunity to sample the fine wines collected by legendary football manager Alex Ferguson . During 26 years at Manchester United , Ferguson raised a glass to many memorable wins and toasted countless vintage performances . Auction house Christie 's is selling off part of Ferguson 's private collection valued at a mouth-watering $ 5 million , with bidding set to open on nearly 500 lots -- roughly 5,000 bottles -- across three auctions running between May 24 and June 23 in London and Hong Kong as well as online . `` My interest in wine began during a scouting trip in France and , over time , my enjoyment of discovery and collecting grew , '' Ferguson , who retired in May 2013 after guiding United to 13 English Premier League titles and two European Cups , said in a statement . `` The importance of collecting wine was that it served as a distraction and gave me a balance in my life that helped me in dealing with the intensity and demands required of me as the manager of Manchester United . `` In retirement , I now have the time to visit the places and people that will feed my passion , so I felt it made sense to release a large number of the wines I had collected over the years . I hope many will enjoy exploring my collection . '' The lots span over a quarter of a century , including six bottles of Romanee-Conti Grand Cru 1999 from the year United won an historic Premier League , FA Cup and Champions League treble . Valued at between $ 84,000 and $ 109,000 , the lot also comes with a signed United shirt from their Champions League final win over Bayern Munich 15 years ago . `` While Alex Ferguson 's reputation and standing in football is renowned the world over , we are thrilled at Christie 's to be able to showcase his exceptional taste in fine wine , '' said David Elwood , Christie 's head of wine . `` This collection includes a roll call of impressive wines , including one of the most comprehensive groups of Domaine de la Romanee-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 . '' An auction in Hong Kong will be held on May 24 , ahead of a sale in London on June 5 and online auction that will run between June 9 and 23 .
Alex Ferguson will auction of part of his private wine collection . The Scot spent 13 successful years as manager of Manchester United . The total worth of the lots up for auction is said to be between $ 84,000 and $ 109,000 . Alex Ferguson won 13 EPL titles and 13 European Champions League crowns at Manchester United .