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[email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 102 Auction 2511 Echézeaux 2011 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Côte de Nuits, grand cru “Dark red cherry, plum, spices, menthol and licorice all fl esh out in the 2011 Echézeaux, a powerful, incredibly inviting Burgundy loaded with class and personality...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, Mar 2014 1524 6 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Nuits-St-Georges, Chaignots 2011 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Côte de Nuits, 1er cru One label nicked, one slightly scuff marked “...natural and nicely focused, plenty of mulberry and raspberry fruit emerging as it opens...well balanced with supple red cherries, spice, gin- gerbread and white pepper...” (93 points) Neal Martin, WA, Nov 2014 1525 6 bottles per lot $800–1200 Ruchottes-Chambertin 2011 Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...attractive ripe red berry fruit on the nose...cranberry, wild strawberry and touches of blueberry...a cashmere texture with well-judged acidity and superb structure...” (95 points) Neal Martin, WA, Nov 2014 1526 6 bottles per lot $2400–3500 JACQUES-FREDERIC MUGNIER Chambolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses 2006 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Côte de Nuits, 1er cru Two labels slightly scuff ed, one slightly creased “...aromas of raspberry, minerals, rose petal and fl inty stone...suave on entry, then vibrant and sappy in the middle, with pungent raspberry and crushed stone fl avors...” (95 points) ST, Vinous.com, Mar 2009 1527 3 magnums (owc) per lot $6000–9000 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses 2011 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Côte de Nuits, 1er cru “Good bright, dark red. Inviting nose combines strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, pepper and exotic fl owers. Silky and fi ne-grained, with berry and fl oral fl avors...” (92+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Mar 2014 1528 3 bottles per lot $3200–4800 Musigny 2011 Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lots 1529-1530: Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...fragrant, fl oral, understated bouquet that is beautifully defi ned and focused...subtle forest fl oor and damp soil scents that merely add to its complexity...” (95 points) Neal Martin, WA #209, Oct 2013 1529 6 bottles (owc) per lot $5500–8500 1530 6 bottles (owc) per lot $5500–8500 1531 3 magnums per lot $5500–8500 DOMAINE PONSOT Chambolle-Musigny, Les Charmes 2005 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, 1er cru “...smells of bitter chocolate-covered black cherries and pralines, fi lls the mouth with ripe rich fruit but also with salty, stony minerality...black cherry, toasted nuts...” (90-92 points) David Schildknecht, WA #170, Apr 2007 1532 6 bottles per lot $650–950 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 2005 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...an extremely ripe and fantastically broad nose soars from the glass, merging seamlessly into dense, pure rich and powerful fl avors that are opulent, sweet...” (99 points) AM, Issue 29, Jan 2008 1533 6 bottles per lot $3200–4800 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 2008 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...a silky, elegant wine. Freshly cut roses, dark red fruit and minerals sit on a core of utterly refi ned tannins...stunning balance in a weightless style...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, May 2011 1534 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $2400–3500 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 2009 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 1535: Six in owc “..aromas of spice, earth and game...classy wine with absolutely superb complexity, impeccable balance and almost uncanny presence...grace and power...” (96 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 1535 10 bottles per lot $2800–4200 1536 3 magnums (owc) per lot $1700–2600 Clos Vougeot, Vieilles Vignes 2009 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...opulent wine graced with superb intensity in its dark red fruit, spices, tobacco and licorice...a dazzling eff ort layered with endless fruit and well- articulated aromatics that build impressively towards the round, multi- dimensional fi nish...” (93-95 points) AG, Vinous.com, May 2011 1537 3 magnums (owc) per lot $1500–2200 Griotte-Chambertin 2009 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru One label slightly scuff marked “...notably ripe red currant and cassis aromas that are liberally laced with warm earth and spice hints...opulently textured medium weight plus fl avors...long fi nish...” (94 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 1538 6 magnums (2 owc) per lot $2400–3500 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 2010 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 1539: Two importers; Lot 1540: One capsule creased “...almost mute and even aggressive swirling liberates only the briefest glimpses of wild red berries and earth notes...superb size and weight... overtly muscular fl avors...” (95-97 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 1539 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $3800–5500 1540 6 magnums (2 owc) per lot $3800–5500 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 2011 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...lively fl oral scents...entwined with strawberry pastilles and cranberry... admirable depth here with fl eshy strawberry and red cherry notes infused with fennel and sage...” (95 points) Neal Martin, WA, Nov 2014 1541 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1100–1700 1542 3 magnums (owc) per lot $1100–1700 Clos Saint-Denis, Très Vieilles Vignes 2011 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “An exuberantly spicy and phenomenally complex nose is quite broad with a dazzling variety of nuances to the red and black currant, cassis and violet suff used scents...” (94-97 points) AM, Issue 49, Jan 2013 1543 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1200–1800 Clos Vougeot, Vieilles Vignes 2011 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...brooding and reticent with an intensely earthy nose of both red and dark pinot fruit that is trimmed in hints of game, leather and herbal tea...velvety mouth feel...” (93-96 points) AM, Issue 49, Jan 2013 1544 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1200–1800 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 2012 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...extravagant, generous nose with hints of kirsch and raisin infusing the cranberry and blueberry fruit...sweet on the entry with red fruit, marma- lade and dried orange peel...” (96 points) Neal Martin, WA #221, Oct 2015 1545 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1500–2200 1546 3 magnums (owc) per lot $1500–2200