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[email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 116 Auction 2511 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves One slight signs of past seepage; two importers “...drinking brilliantly right now...truffl es, spices, mocha, prune and a touch of tobacco, it’s beautifully balanced, satiny and sensual, with incredible concentration...” (96 points) Yohan Castaing, WA, Dec 2023 1725 12 bottles per lot $5000–7500 Château Margaux 1996 Margaux, 1er cru classé Base neck; label slightly scuff marked “...mineral-infused black fruit, hints of blueberry, crushed stone and violet...perfectly balanced with fi ligree tannin, perfect acidity...everything seems to be in its right place...” (100 points) Neal Martin, WA #227, Oct 2016 1726 1 magnum per lot $1100–1700 Château Margaux 1983 Three top shoulder; three labels slightly scuff marked (3) Château Léoville Las Cases 1986 Two top shoulder (2) Château Montrose 1989 Label damp stained (1) 1727 Above 6 bottles per lot $1900–2800 Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 Bottles: One base neck, one top shoulder; Magnum: Slight signs of past seepage (3 & 1 mag) Château Léoville Poyferré 1990 Label slightly damp stained (1) Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1990 Two base neck (3) Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 1995 Label damp stained (1) Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 1996 Label damp stained (1) 1728 Above 9 bottles and 1 magnum per lot $2200–3200 JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE Hermitage 1990 Jean-Louis Chave Northern Rhône Three labels slightly damp stained; two importers “...a profound eff ort that’s drinking perfectly. Voluptuous, yet classy and still refi ned, with awesome cassis and blackberry fruit, fl owers, rose petal...layered on the palate...” (98 points) Jeb Dunnuck, WA #214, Aug 2014 1729 4 bottles per lot $3500–5500 Hermitage 1998 Jean-Louis Chave Northern Rhône “...gorgeous, yet has more concentration and depth...searing, liquid rock- like qualities to go with ample dark fruit, gunpowder and fl int. Structured, fi rm and backward...” (95+ points) Jeb Dunnuck, WA #214, Aug 2014 1730 1 magnum per lot $650–950 Hermitage 2000 Jean-Louis Chave Northern Rhône Two importers “...an almost promiscuous eff ort that’s just hard to resist...classic cassis and blackberry fruit, bacon fat, violets and herbs...full-bodied, layered and seamless...” (96 points) Jeb Dunnuck, WA #214, Aug 2014 1731 6 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Hermitage 2001 Jean-Louis Chave Northern Rhône “...a beautiful wine that possesses an elegant, perfumed and classical feel. Lavender, garrigue, violets and impressive dark fruit all emerge from the glass...” (94+ points) Jeb Dunnuck, WA #214, Aug 2014 1732 1 jeroboam (3L) per lot $1000–1500 Hermitage, La Chapelle Paul Jaboulet Aîné 1989 Three 3cm, one 3.5cm; four labels slightly scuff ed; three slightly sunken corks (4) 1990 One 3cm; two labels damp stained; two importers (3) 1733 Above 7 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano 1982 Bruno Giacosa Neive, Piedmont Two top shoulder; two labels slightly scuff ed “...Sweet red cherry, raspberry, rose petal, mint and hard candy give the wine its sensual, inviting personality. Medium in body, persistent and beau- tifully focused...power over fi nesse...” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Mar 2017 1734 4 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino 1982 Giacomo Conterno Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont Two labels slightly scuff ed; two slight signs of past seepage “...has long been one of my very favorite wines...a Barolo of exquisite fi nesse and persistence...Hints of rose petal, cedar and tobacco linger on the exquisite fi nish...” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Sep 2014 1735 2 magnums per lot $6500–9500 Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano 1985 Bruno Giacosa Neive, Piedmont “Full-bodied, unctuous and powerful in the glass...a total turn on. Exotic spice, smoke, tobacco, dried rose petal, leather and licorice...” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Mar 2017 1736 2 bottles per lot $1300–1900 Barolo Riserva, Falletto 1989 Bruno Giacosa Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont Two base neck; two labels slightly scuff ed; two importers “...The pure texture, aromatic presence and structure of Nebbiolo are simply captivating.” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, July 2013 1737 5 bottles per lot $4000–6000 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino 1990 Giacomo Conterno Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont Two base neck “...Rich, vivid and totally alive, the wine fl owed eff ortlessly with endless layers of fruit. A liqueur-like sweetness accompanied the fruit through to the long, intensely satisfying fi nish...” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2010 1738 2 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Barbaresco Riserva, Asili 1996 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Piedmont Two labels slightly scuff ed “...a heroic off ering brilliantly displaying both power and elegance...aromas of black raspberries, cherries, cigar box, licorice, and leather...extraordi- narily rich...” (98 points) Robert Parker, WA #135, June 2001 1739 5 magnums per lot $4000–6000 Barolo 1999 Bartolo Mascarello Piedmont Two labels slightly scuff marked “...bristles with energy and classic austerity (in a good way) that are such signatures of this epic vintage. Laser-like in its focus, with bright fl avors and bracing tannins...” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, Nov 2016 1740 6 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Barolo, Brunate-Le Coste 2004 Giuseppe Rinaldi Piedmont “...Sweet, perfumed and gracious...fl avors are translucent, while the wine remains light on its feet. Expressive fl oral notes and ripe tannins add to the wine’s sheer appeal...” (97+ points) AG, Vinous.com, May 2017 1741 12 bottles per lot $3000–4500 Barolo, Piè Franco 2004 Cappellano Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont Four top shoulder; one label slightly damp stained 1742 4 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2004 Soldera Case Basse Tuscany Lot 1744: Base neck; label slightly creased “...Layered and beautifully persistent on the palate...Dark Sangiovese fruit, hints of spice, cedar, tobacco and crushed fl owers build into the haunting fi nish. Sublime.” (100 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2024 1743 2 bottles per lot $2200–3200 1744 1 magnum per lot $2200–3200
