Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 64 Auction 2509 WINES OF A PROMINENT JOURNALIST AND LONGTIME FRIEND All wines were acquired upon release and cellared since in ideal commercial storage. Volnay, Santenots du Milieu 1999 Comtes Lafon Côte de Beaune, 1er cru “...massive amounts of spicy black fruit and seductive fl avors; the wine has an enormous amount of underlying material and is incredibly complex... simply goes on and on...” (94 points) AM, Issue 6, Apr 2002 1008 11 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 2018 Domaine Faiveley Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...dark cherries, raspberry and cranberry scents, touches of tobacco and humidor...fi rm tannins, real structure and density...will demand several years in bottle...” (94 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Nov 2022 1009 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1200–1800 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses 2018 Joseph Faiveley Côte de Nuits, 1er cru “...notes of poached plum, sandalwood...The sleek, juicy and well-delineat- ed middle weight fl avors brim with minerality that adds a certain lift...going to require at least some patience.” (91-93 points) AM, Issue 77, Jan 2020 1010 6 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Charmes-Chambertin 2020 Geantet-Pansiot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...an extra level of refi nement compared with the Gevreys from this ad- dress. Dark cherry and damson fruit. Concentrated, layered and fi ne. Lin- gering spice notes to fi nish.” (16.5++ points) Andy Howard MW, JR, Jan 2022 1011 12 bottles per lot $900–1400 Charmes-Chambertin 2021 Geantet-Pansiot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...volume and richness to the larger-scaled fl avors that possess a caress- ing mouthfeel while fl ashing excellent power on the ever-so-slightly edgy fi nish...” (91-93 points) AM, Issue 89, Jan 2023 1012 9 bottles per lot $800–1200 Charmes-Chambertin Geantet-Pansiot 2009 (6) 2015 (6) 1013 Above 12 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Charmes-Chambertin Geantet-Pansiot 2016 (6) 2017 (6) 1014 Above 12 bottles per lot $900–1400 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 2018 Domaine Faiveley Côte de Beaune, grand cru Lot 1015: Each owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH; Lot 1016: One owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...honeysuckle, white peach, petrol, rose petal and spiced pear...round and plush fl avors that possess a caressing mouthfeel while delivering fi ne length on the refi ned and classy fi nale...” (91-93 points) AM, Issue 79, June 2020 1015 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $2200–3200 1016 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $2200–3200 Meursault, Les Genevrières 2020 Latour-Giraud Côte de Beaune, 1er cru “...aromas of jasmine tea, white peach and fl oral nuances. The gorgeously textured medium weight fl avors possess excellent mid-palate density along with ample minerality...” (91-94 points) AM, Issue 87, June 2022 1017 9 bottles per lot $750–1100 Chassagne-Montrachet, Clos du Caillerets 2022 Jean-Claude Ramonet Côte de Beaune, 1er cru 1018 11 bottles per lot $1700–2600 :: IMPORTANT BORDEAUX FROM A REPEAT CONSIGNOR Acquired through respected channels and stored in pristine temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions Château Troplong-Mondot 2005 St-Emilion, grand cru classé Eight base neck “...a great eff ort and a superstar of the vintage...white chocolate, black- berry, cassis and licorice as well as a hint of truffl e and some subtle back- ground oak..” (100 points) Robert Parker, WA #219, June 2015 1019 8 bottles per lot $1000–1500 Château Mouton Rothschild 2008 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Magnum: Label slightly creased “...cedar and graphite present and correct, though accompanied by some- thing a little more exotic - eucalyptus maybe?...balanced, very detailed and extremely fresh...” (95 points) Neal Martin, WA, Jan 2017 1020 1 bottle and 1 magnum per lot $950–1400 Château Duhart-Milon (Dom. de Barons Rothschild - Lafi te) 2009 Pauillac, 4me cru classé Twelve base neck; owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...big, sweet nose of crème de cassis, forest fl oor, licorice, lead pencil, cedar and subtle barrique smells. Viscous and full-bodied...” (97 points) Robert Parker, WA #199, Feb 2012 1021 12 bottles (owc) per lot $850–1300 Château Pontet-Canet 2009 Pauillac, 5me cru classé “...slips sensuously from the glass with opulent scents of crème de cassis, baked plums and Black Forest cake...Full-bodied, rich, spicy and oh-so- decadent in the mouth...” (100 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, May 2020 1022 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1800–2800 Château Beauséjour (Duff au-Lagarrosse) 2015 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) “This is extraordinary. There has never been a wine like this here since the famous 1990 or underrated 1989. Violets, fl owers, stones and limestone. Oyster-shell undertones...” (100 points) JS, Feb 2018 1023 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $800–1200 Château Pape-Clément 2015 Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves “The clarity to this wine is impressive. Wealth of dark-plum and black-fruit essence not to mention orange citrus...Such impressive depth and suave, ripe, fl uid tannins...” (99 points) JS, Feb 2018 1024 6 magnums (owc) per lot $650–950 Château Pontet-Canet 2015 Pauillac, 5me cru classé “So much fl oral and dark-fruit character with almonds and walnut shell. Full body and ultra-fi ne tannins. Powerful. Classic style with a harmony and energy...A superb wine...” (98 points) JS, Feb 2018 1025 12 bottles (owc) per lot $850–1300 Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2018 Pauillac, 2me cru classé “Aromas of blackcurrants, blueberries, ash and cedar with hints of conifer... tight and refi ned with polished, toned tannins that are creamy and compact with a silky texture...” (97 points) JS, Apr 2021 1026 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1100–1700 Château Pontet-Canet 2019 (6) Château Smith-Haut-Lafi tte 2019 (owc) (6) 1027 Above 12 bottles per lot $650–950 ::
