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[email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2509 115 Chambertin 2018 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...a very intense, brilliantly-defi ned bouquet with laser-like precision, incredibly focused and perfectly integrated oak...sappy red fruit, insistent grip and plenty of freshness...” (98 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Nov 2022 1723 1 magnum per lot $3500–5500 Corton-Charlemagne 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Beaune, grand cru “...Aromatically penetrating and vibrant...lemon peel, white fl ower, almond, white pepper and a host of bright, saline notes...oozes class and precision...magnifi cent!” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Mar 2023 1724 1 bottle per lot $3500–5500 Montrachet 2020 Jean-Claude Ramonet Côte de Beaune, grand cru “...spice and soft wood toast...the Ramonet Montrachet would have to be considered in any discussion of the best of the best...don’t hesitate.” (98 points) AM, Issue 95, Jun 2024 1725 1 bottle per lot $2000–3000 Barolo 2013 Bartolo Mascarello Piedmont “An opulent Barolo with lots of dried berry, plum, caramel and hints of milk chocolate. Full-bodied, tannic and creamy textured. So long and intense. So beautiful...” (98 points) JS, Apr 2019 1726 5 bottles per lot $900–1400 Toscana IGP 2015 Soldera Case Basse Toscana IGT “...a beautifully forward, luscious wine that shows so well today. Radiant and layered, with no hard edges, the 2015 is an absolute delight...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2024 1727 1 bottle per lot $500–750 :: A STANDOUT COMPILATION OF FRENCH WINES All wines were purchased through the most reputable channels over decades of thoughtful collecting and housed in a professional facility that maintains ideal temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions. Château Lafi te Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Label damp stained “...at the peak of its powers today, and the two bottles I drank this year were both exceptional...supple and seamless...elegant, harmonious profi le and a long, fragrant fi nish...” (98 points) William Kelley, WA #264, Dec 2022 1728 1 bottle per lot $1200–1800 Château Lafi te Rothschild 1988 Base neck; label slightly scuff marked (1) Château Mouton Rothschild 1996 (2) Château Palmer 1998 Base neck (1) Le Petit Cheval Rouge 2000 Label slightly damp stained (1) 1729 Above 5 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Richebourg 1993 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Label slightly scuff marked and slightly damp stained “...elegance, purity and impressive complexity. The fi rm middle weight plus fl avors are detailed, minerally, powerful and beautifully focused, all wrapped in a lingering fi nish of superb length...” (94 points) AM, June 2016 1730 1 bottle per lot $2000–3000 Musigny 1994 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two labels slightly damp stained “...off ering attractive spice, tea and fl oral elements. On the plus side both bottles displayed middle weight fl avors that were delicious and solidly complex...” (90 points) AM, Apr 2016 1731 3 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Richebourg 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru 4cm; label scuff ed and slightly damp stained; slight signs of past seepage “...reserved and restrained with an almost completely closed nose that reveals only glimpses of fresh black fruit even after extended aeration. The fl avors however are rich and off er excellent detail...” (93 points) AM, Nov 2003 1732 1 bottle per lot $1800–2800 Ruchottes-Chambertin, Clos des Ruchottes 1996 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...open, generous, very expressive bouquet with fresh strawberry, iron piping, damp soil notes and later a sprig of wild heather. It is absolutely glorious...” (96 points) Neal Martin, WA #210, December 2013 1733 2 bottles per lot $1600–2400 Charmes-Chambertin 1998 Domaine Dujac Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two labels slightly damp stained “Medium red. Nose dominated by cinnamon and smoky oak. Lush on entry, then quite closed in the middle palate, with the wine oak component domi- nating its shy fruit...” (88+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Feb 2001 1734 2 bottles per lot $1000–1500 Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1992 Comte Georges de Vogüé (1) Bonnes-Mares 1994 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Two labels slightly damp stained (2) Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1994 Comte Georges de Vogüé (1) Clos de la Roche 1995 Dominique Laurent (2) 1735 Above 6 bottles per lot $1800–2800 Dom Pérignon, Oenothèque 1964 Epernay “...quite a bit richer and deeper than the 1962, with more of a roasted, hon- eyed character that is striking in its beauty. Disgorged in 1999.” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, Feb 2012 1736 1 bottle per lot $1700–2600 Salon 1985 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger “...aromas of lemon, lime, toff ee, grilled nuts, nutmeg and minerals...thick- ness and brightness in the mouth...a compelling combination of lemon and orange citricity...” (95+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Nov 1999 1737 3 magnums per lot $7500–11000 Billecart-Salmon, Brut Blanc de Blancs 1990 Vallée de la Marne, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ “...aromas of lemon, lime, fresh herbs, minerals and brioche...A remarkably fresh, layered wine...” (93 points) ST, Vinous.com, Nov 1998 1738 3 magnums per lot $1500–2200 Dom Pérignon, Oenothèque 1976 Label slightly scuff ed (1) 1990 (1) 1739 Above 2 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Salon 1982 (1) 1983 Label slightly scuff marked (1) 1740 Above 2 bottles per lot $2000–3000 Krug Brut 1989 Label torn (1 mag) Grande Cuvée MV Two labels slightly scuff ed (2 mags) 1741 Above 3 magnums per lot $1700–2600 ::
