Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2509 137 Ullage, Bottle Size Descriptions & Summary of Abbreviations Used in this Catalog LEVELS OF WINE For Bordeaux, Port and other wines in bottles with defi ned shoulders the extent of ullage (or wine level in the bottle) is described by its position in the bottle. Our policy is to note levels only when we feel that signifi cant ullage has taken place since bottling. Our interpretations are as follows: NECK The normal level of young wines BN: Base neck Totally acceptable for any age of wine TS: Top shoulder Normal level for wines 15-20 years old VHS: Very high shoulder Typical for any wine of 20 years of age or older HS: High shoulder Natural reduction through the cork, usually acceptable MS: Mid shoulder Typically due to some deterioration of the cork and therefore some variation in overall condition of wine LS: Low shoulder Risky, usually not accepted for sale For Burgundy, German and other wines in bottles with sloping necks the ullage is measured in centimeters from the base of the cork or capsule, whichever is lower. BOTTLE SIZES Half-bottle: 375 milliliters (ML) Bottle: 750 milliliters (ML) Magnum: 1.5 liters (L) Double-magnum: 3 liters (L) Jeroboam:* 5 liters (L), except when used to designate Burgundy or sparkling wine, in which case the contents are 3 liters (L) Rehoboam: Same literage as a jeroboam, but in a bottle of diff erent shape Imperial: 6 liters (L) Methuselah: Same literage as imperial, but in a bottle of diff erent shape Salmanazar: 9 liters (L) Balthazar: 12 liters Nebuchadnezzar: 12 to 16 liters (L) Melchior: 18 liters (L) Case: 12 standard bottles, 24 half-bottles or 6 magnums * Please note that prior to 1978 Bordeaux wines bottled in jeroboams were typically 4.5L bottles KEY: oc = original case • owc = original wooden case TASTING NOTES KEY WA Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate (erobertparker.com) NM Neal Martin’s Wine Journal AM Allen Meadows (burghound.com) JR Jancis Robinson (jancisrobinson.com) JS James Suckling (jamessuckling.com) WFW The World of Fine Wine (fi newinemag.com) ST, Vinous.com Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com AG, Vinous.com Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com RP, Burgundy (1990) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Burgundy (1990) RP, Rhône (1997) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997) RP, Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) RP, Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003) MB, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) Photography: Tim O’Donnell About Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. is the #1 wine auction house in the U.S. and a leading online retailer, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. HDH provides unrivaled expertise and personalized service to collectors and the wine trade, off ering a broad range of options for buying and selling wine. The company was founded in October 2004 by our team of the most experienced professionals in the wine industry and quickly became a trusted source for rare wine. Today, HDH is helmed by Paul Hart (Chairman & CEO), and Ben Nelson (President). Paul began his career at Christie’s Wine Department and held executive positions at Davis & Company and Sotheby’s. Hart Davis Hart’s dedication to innovation has made the fi rm the industry leader in terms of technology, service, and expertise. Hart Davis Hart has been the #1 wine auction house in the U.S. since 2012 and maintains the highest sell through rate in the industry. Our global clientele includes bidders from Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. We are proud to off er a level of service and integrity that is unparalleled in the business. Selling Your Wines with Hart Davis Hart Whether you are looking to sell your entire collection or just interested in thinning your cellar, please contact us for a complimentary appraisal and information regarding our consignment procedures. 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