Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 78 Auction 2509 ROMANEE-CONTI AND LA ROMANEE, PILLARS OF BURGUNDY The wines in this selection require very little by way of introduction: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and La Romanée, Comte Liger- Belair. Few names in wine evoke the same emotions. The off ering which follows is concise but packs quite the punch: Domaine de la Romanée-Conti from 1990, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2006, and a complete vertical of La Romanée, Comte Liger-Belair from 2008 through 2012. The La Tâche alone would be one of the most signifi cant appearances at auction this year: seven bottles of 1990, 3 bottles of 1991, 19 bottles of 1999, 11 bottles of 2000, 13 bottles of 2001, 12 bottles of 2002, and 2 bottles of 2006. But of course there’s more; complementary bottlings of DRC from each of these vintages, and staggering quantities of La Romanée — 18 bottles of 2009 and 19 bottles of 2010. This selection represents the cellar of a longtime enjoyer and collector of wine, whose passion was inspired at an early age by his father. As the quantities may suggest, connections to winemakers have given this gentleman extraordinary access to the very best wines in the world. The collection is impeccably sourced and painstakingly stored in a custom-built, temperature-controlled cellar. Bid with confi dence, as the wines presented here are unlikely to be seen again in this depth. DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI LA TACHE La Tâche 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 1214: Two labels slightly scuff ed and slightly torn; Lot 1215: Five labels slightly scuff ed; three slight signs of past seepage “...perfume of Asian spices as well as jammy black raspberries, cherries, and blackberries infused with smoke, toast, and dried herbs...layers of fl avor...” (100 points) Robert Parker, WA E2002, Jan 2002 1214 2 bottles per lot $10000–15000 1215 5 bottles per lot $24000–35000 La Tâche 1991 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Three labels slightly damp stained and slightly scuff ed “...a remarkable wine...poised with dark berry fruit, Earl Grey and just a hint of licorice...extraordinarily pure with tannins that melted only after a quarter-century...” (98 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Mar 2023 1216 3 bottles per lot $12000–18000 La Tâche 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 1217: Label slightly scuff ed; Lot 1218: Six labels slightly scuff marked; sequential bottle numbers; Lot 1219: Six labels slightly scuff ed; Lot 1220: Six labels slightly scuff ed, one slightly damp stained; multiple importers “The 1999 La Tâche Grand Cru can be a perfect wine...Fleeting glimpses of redcurrant, then pomegranate, broom and wilted rose petals, later more earthy scents, autumnal...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2018 1217 1 bottle per lot $5500–8500 1218 6 bottles per lot $35000–55000 1219 6 bottles per lot $35000–55000 1220 6 bottles per lot $35000–55000 La Tâche 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 1221: One label scuff ed, one slightly bin soiled; Lot 1222: Three labels scuff ed; Lot 1223: Two labels scuff ed, three slightly scuff ed, one slightly torn, one slightly bin soiled “...aromas of cassis, violet and minerals. Rich, sweet, suave and penetrat- ing...lovely mineral character and integrated acidity...Very primary, long and subtle...” (94 points) ST, Vinous.com, Mar 2003 1221 2 bottles per lot $6500–9500 1222 3 bottles per lot $9500–14000 1223 6 bottles per lot $19000–28000 Lot 1224
