Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2509 91 Château L’Evangile 1990 Pomerol “...sultry, broody...sage and black truffl e infused black fruit, developing a subtle aniseed-like aroma with aeration...laced with bay leaf and a pinch of white pepper...” (93 points) Neal Martin, WA, July 2016 1375 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2000–3000 Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé “...an aromatic explosion that is unparalleled...rich, full-bodied, opulent, even fl amboyant by Haut Brion’s standards...incredible expression of a noble terroir in a top vintage...” (98 points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 1376 6 bottles per lot $3500–5500 Château Lafi te Rothschild 1990 Pauillac, 1er cru classé One base neck, one top shoulder “...aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil shavings. The explosive aromas are followed by a fl eshy, full-bodied wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 1377 6 bottles per lot $3000–4500 Château Léoville Barton 1990 St-Julien, 2me cru classé “...exceptionally concentrated...polished, sweeter tannins along with a big, sweet kiss of black currant, forest fl oor, cedar, and spice box notes...full- bodied, powerful, long wine...” (93+ points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 1378 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1400–2000 Château Margaux 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé “...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 1379 12 bottles (owc) per lot $8500–13000 Château Montrose 1990 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé Lot 1380: Base neck; label damp stained; Lot 1381: Five base neck, one top shoulder “...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 1380 1 bottle per lot $450–650 1381 12 bottles (owc) per lot $5500–8500 Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1990 St-Emilion, grand cru classé Nine base neck, three top shoulder “...Light, subtle, minerally nose. Very rich indeed! A real charmer...Very distinctive and gorgeous and at its apogee Still quite fresh but amazingly sensual and rich too...” (18 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, May 2010 1382 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1800–2800 Château Troplong-Mondot 1990 St-Emilion, grand cru classé “...notes of coff ee, blackberries, licorice, camphor, and espresso. Rich and full-bodied with lavish fruit, high glycerin, low acidity, and stunning purity...” (98 points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 (See photo right) 1383 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1800–2800 Château L’Evangile 1995 Pomerol One label damp stained and scuff ed “...aromas of black raspberry, chocolate, smoke and leather, plus a ripe vegetal nuance that contributes complexity. Velvety, lush and full in the mouth...” (93+ points) ST, Vinous.com, May 1998 1384 11 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Lot 1383
