Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2509 25 Romanée-Conti 2017 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Label slightly damp stained and slightly scuff ed “...complex bouquet of dark wild berries, cassis, wilted rose petals, blood orange, exotic spices, licorice and coniferous forest fl oor...full-bodied, sat- iny textured and multidimensional...” (98 points) William Kelley, WA, Jan 2020 289 1 bottle per lot $10000–15000 Grands-Echézeaux 2017 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...the fl avors are dark, while there is quite a bit of tannin lurking beneath. Black cherry, graphite, leather, smoke, spice and menthol infuse the 2017 with tons of virile, somber character...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, July 2020 290 1 bottle per lot $1700–2600 La Tâche 2018 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...layered nose of rose petal, violet, lavender, lilac, sandalwood and soy nuances...outstanding volume to the big, muscular and robust fl avors... long and decidedly austere fi nish that just lasts and lasts...” (99 points) AM, Issue 81, Jan 2021 291 6 bottles (owc) per lot $18000–28000 Echézeaux 2018 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Label slightly scuff marked “...fresh aromas of poached plum, dark currant and a broad array of spice elements. There is fi ne density to the bold medium weight plus fl avors that brim with dry extract...” (94 points) AM, Issue 81, Jan 2021 292 1 bottle per lot $1600–2400 Corton Rouge 2018 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Beaune, grand cru Label slightly scuff marked “...aromas of plum, black cherry and plenty of earth and fl oral nuances... velvety, even seductive, mid-palate mouthfeel along with good power on the stony, complex and solidly persistent fi nish...” (93 points) AM, Issue 81, Jan 2021 293 1 bottle per lot $1300–1900 Romanée-Conti 2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Label slightly nicked “...exquisitely-defi ned brambly red fruit, incense and red roses...lace-like tannins that frame the otherworldly, pure, red fruit. It is perfectly balanced and bewitchingly pure...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Feb 2022 294 1 bottle per lot $11000–17000 La Tâche 2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two labels slightly bin marked, two slightly scuff marked; owc—top missing “...deep and concentrated, with a multidimensional palate of breathtaking plenitude. Elegantly muscular, this is a vibrant, pristinely balanced wine... long, resonant fi nish...” (99+ points) William Kelley, WA, Jan 2022 295 6 bottles (owc) per lot $24000–35000 Richebourg 2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...a magical wine...full-bodied, ample and velvety, with a sumptuous, enveloping core of vibrant fruit and a seamless, multidimensional profi le. Revealing immense concentration...” (98 points) William Kelley, WA, Jan 2022 296 1 bottle per lot $2200–3200 Romanée-St-Vivant 2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Four labels slightly scuff marked; owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...What a wine! Complete and beautifully resonant...dark fruit intermingled with dried herbs, lavender, graphite and coff ee. It’s a rich, dramatic Ro- manée St. Vivant...” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2022 297 6 bottles (owc) per lot $12000–18000 Grands-Echézeaux 2019 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...absolutely stunning...plenty of power and volume, and yet all the ele- ments are so well-balanced. Blood orange, menthol, coff ee and layers of red/purplish-toned fruit...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2022 298 1 bottle per lot $1600–2400 Romanée-Conti 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 300: Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...a wine of real grace and purity...full-bodied, ample and satiny, with ter- rifi c concentration and a suave, seamless, layered profi le, gliding over the palate...” (100 points) William Kelley, WA, Jan 2023 299 1 bottle per lot $12000–18000 300 3 bottles (owc) per lot $35000–55000 La Tâche 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...mulberries, cherries and cassis with scents of bergamot, black tea, licorice, exotic spices and peonies...powerful but also profoundly complex, intellectually and sensually thrilling...” (99 points) William Kelley, WA, Jan 2023 301 1 bottle per lot $3200–4800 Richebourg 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...packed with blue/black fruits, mocha, lavender and graphite...Statu- esque and regal in bearing, with tons of elegance, the 2020 is utterly captivating from the fi rst taste.” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, Mar 2023 302 1 bottle per lot $2000–3000 Romanée-St-Vivant 2020 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...Sage, mint, blood orange, chalk and red-toned fruit are all lifted by bright saline notes that lend energy and drive...A Burgundy of dynamic energy and precision...” (97+ points) AG, Vinous.com, Mar 2023 303 1 bottle per lot $1700–2600 Romanée-Conti 2021 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...red berries, exotic spices, espresso roast, rose petals...suave, harmoni- ous palate that eff ortless integrates vibrant acids, melting tannins and intense retronasal perfume...” (98 points) William Kelley, WA, Jan 2024 304 3 bottles (owc) per lot $30000–45000 DOMAINE DUJAC Bonnes-Mares 2015 Domaine Dujac Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...youthful bouquet of cherries, red berries, candied peel, rose petal and currant leaf...full-bodied, layered and concentrated, with an ample chassis of chalky tannins...” (96+ points) William Kelley, WA #236, Apr 2018 305 6 bottles per lot $3800–5500 Clos de la Roche 2018 Domaine Dujac Côte de Nuits, grand cru Four labels slightly scuff marked “...violet-infused red fruit with veins of blueberry...silky smooth in texture, lightly spiced with a cornucopia of mineral-driven red fruit that convey just the right degree of fl amboyance. Outstanding.” (97 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, May 2020 306 6 bottles per lot $2600–3800
