A selection of rare Bordeaux and Burgundy wines from the cellar of Andrew Lloyd Webber is to go on sale in Hong Kong.

The composer's collection, including examples of Chateau Lafite Rothschild, Chateau Margaux and Domaine de la Romanee Conti, is to be auctioned by Sotheby's, Decanter reports.

Lloyd Webber told the publication that he was hoping to capitalise on the "wine fever" currently gripping Asia.

"I am very happy that Sotheby's is bringing part of my precious wine collection to Hong Kong, particularly given that many wine connoisseurs are now in Asia," he said.

Sotheby's has previously auctioned part of the star's cellar, taking $6.1 million (£3.2 million) for a mostly French selection back in 1997.

Fellow musician Chris De Burgh announced earlier this year that he is planning to sell many of his Bordeaux vintages, because he simply couldn't bring himself to drink them.