Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 116 Auction 2509 AN EXCITING SELECTION FROM THE OLD AND NEW WORLDS I have had the pleasure of knowing this consignor for decades and am privileged to call him a good friend. A conscientious collector with a singular eye toward wines of the highest provenance and quality, he has been a mainstay in HDH auctions since the beginning. This parcel features outstanding Bordeaux, notable Burgundian producers, and important Californian wines. We are always thrilled to represent this collector, whose wines have all been purchased from the most reputable sources and stored in ideal professional storage. - Michael Davis, Vice Chairman Château Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé “...unquestionably the best I have encountered in recent years...stunning defi nition, a mixture of shimmering black fruit, crushed stone, black true and graphite...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, July 2024 1742 1 bottle per lot $1400–2000 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves Three labels slightly damp stained “...heavenly, live-wire bouquet...black olive and crushed stone – penetrat- ing and thrilling. The palate is perfectly balanced with fi ligreed tannin, incredible intensity...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Sep 2019 1743 3 bottles per lot $2800–4200 Château Cheval Blanc 1990 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Two base neck; three labels slightly damp stained “...explodes from the glass with kirsch, mulberry, antique furniture and black truffl e scents...conveying a sense of controlled decadence but avoid- ing any ostentation...” (98 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, December 2019 1744 6 bottles per lot $4800–7500 Château Margaux 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé Three base neck “...seamless and complete, its velvety tannins and ripe acids entirely cloaked in a lavish but vibrant core of fruit...remains impeccably balanced and has decades of longevity...” (100 points) William Kelly, WA #259, Feb 2022 1745 6 bottles per lot $3800–5500 Château Montrose 1990 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé “...hickory, clove, undergrowth and wild fennel, later garrigue-like scents and terracotta...full-bodied and powerful, yet the balance is perfect, a ballerina-like poise...” (100? points) Neal Martin, WA, Feb 2017 1746 6 bottles per lot $2600–3800 Château Margaux 1995 Margaux, 1er cru classé Four labels slightly damp stained “...impressive, quintessential Margaux...black fruit, graphite, crushed violets and a touch of tobacco...there is a femininity and a fi nesse here that sweeps you off your feet...” (95 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, July 2018 1747 4 bottles per lot $1300–1900 Château Lafl eur 2000 Pomerol “...captivating scents of blackberry, raspberry, crushed stone, and struck fl int tincture...medium-bodied with damn near perfect line of acidity, ut- terly harmonious...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Nov 2018 1748 1 bottle per lot $1100–1700 Château Margaux 2000 Margaux, 1er cru classé Two labels slightly damp stained, one slightly scuff ed; two importers “...remains one of the standouts of the millennial year...blackberry, crushed violet and pencil box scents...a multi-layered, very persistent, satin-tex- tured fi nish. Divine...” (99 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Sep 2023 1749 8 bottles per lot $4800–7500 Château Cheval Blanc 2005 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) “...sublime on the palate, where the interplay of Merlot and Cabernet Franc proves to be captivating...makes a deep impression because of its overall fi nesse and nuance...” (100 points) AG, Vinous.com, Nov 2015 1750 6 bottles per lot $3200–4800 Château Haut-Brion 2005 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Three labels slightly scuff marked “...Remarkably vivid and nuanced...a compelling mélange of dark fl avors laced with the savory/mineral notes that are so typical of Haut-Brion... dense, explosive fi nish...” (100 points) AG, Vinous.com, Nov 2015 1751 6 bottles per lot $3800–5500 Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 Pauillac, 1er cru classé “...fl amboyant notes of Christmas cake, plum preserves, chocolate-cov- ered cherries, eucalyptus and crème de cassis...dazzling exotic spice, fl oral and earthy nuances...” (98 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA #245, Oct 2019 (See photo opposite page) 1752 6 bottles (owc) per lot $2400–3500 Château Angélus 2009 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Two labels slightly scuff marked “...blackberry preserves, warm black cherries, stewed plums and dried herbs with hints of Chinese fi ve spice, fragrant earth, truffl es and new leather. Full, rich, spicy...” (99 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, Feb 2019 1753 6 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Château Haut-Brion 2009 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Three labels scuff marked “...warm blackberries, plum preserves, mulberries and blackcurrant cor- dial with touches of star anise, mocha and damp soil...mouth-coating black fruit...” (100 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, Feb 2019 1754 3 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Château Lafi te Rothschild 2010 Pauillac, 1er cru classé “...full and intense with a tightly intertwined tannic and fruit structure. Ethereal blackberry, currant, cedar, and nutty fl avors. Dried fl owers too. Cedar jewel box smell comes out with time...” (99 points) JS, Feb 2013 1755 3 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Château Latour 2010 Pauillac, 1er cru classé “...asserts its superiority over other 2010s, including First Growths, in terms of its aromatic complexity, precision, balance, intensity, complexity and persistence...faultless...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2020 1756 6 bottles per lot $3500–5500 Château Margaux 2010 Margaux, 1er cru classé “This was phenomenal from barrel and remains so. The aromas are spell- binding. It smells like a bouquet of pink roses and then goes to currants, berries and citrus...” (100 points) JS, Feb 2013 1757 5 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Château L’Evangile 2015 Pomerol Two importers; six in owc “Stunning aromas of blackberries, black olives, brown sugar and dried fl owers. Tar. Full-bodied, dense and layered. Superfi ne tannins, yet this is muscular and long...” (100 points) JS, Feb 2018 1758 12 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Château Angélus 2016 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) “Subtle and profound aromas of blackberries, wet earth and sweet to- bacco...Full-bodied and so deep...Firm and powerful tannins, yet polished and balanced...One of the greatest ever...” (99 points) JS, Dec 2019 1759 3 bottles per lot $650–950
