Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 118 Auction 2511 STUNNING BURGUNDY FROM AN ESTABLISHED COLLECTOR Featuring an impressive selection of Leroy as well as other notable Burgundian producers, the following lots are off ered courtesy of a longtime collector and friend. All wines were purchased from established merchants and removed from a professional wine storage facility. DOMAINE LEROY Chambertin 2002 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 1766: Two labels scuff marked and slightly nicked; one vintage label slightly torn; Lot 1767: One label slightly scuff marked, one slightly nicked“...aromas of blackberries, tar, and licorice. This expansive, hugely concentrated, deep wine is medium to full-bodied, powerful, and seamless...noble, well-balanced...” (98 points) Pierre Rovani, WA #153, June 2004 1766 2 bottles per lot $14000–20000 1767 3 bottles per lot $22000–32000 Richebourg 2008 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru One French tax-stamped capsule; two slight signs of past seepage “...ample spice infl uence...cool and restrained dark berry fruit aromas... surprisingly supple fl avors that possess more than ample mid-palate concentration...” (95 points) AM, Issue 41, Jan 2011 1768 3 bottles per lot $13000–19000 Clos Vougeot 2009 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru One label slightly nicked; three French tax-stamped wax capsules slightly cracked; two slight signs of past seepage “...impresses with its dazzling purity and elegance. This is possibly the most refi ned Clos Vougeot I have ever tasted. Sweet red berries, fl owers and mint are some of the nuances...” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, May 2011 1769 3 bottles per lot $6500–9500 Nuits-St-Georges, Boudots 2009 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, 1er cru One wax capsule slightly chipped; two importers “...spicy with a broad range of Vosne-like aromas that add plenty of nu- ance...mostly very ripe mocha, black berry fruit and plum liqueur notes... excellent size, weight and concentration...” (95 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 1770 2 bottles per lot $3500–5500 Richebourg 2009 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...breathtaking. Layers of dark fruit, spices, mint are some of the notes that fl ow from the glass...the fruit has a nobility here that is simply unbeliev- able...deep, penetrating...” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, May 2011 1771 1 bottle per lot $4200–6500 Romanée-St-Vivant 2009 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two wax capsules slightly cracked; one slight signs of past seepage “...spicy and ultra-pure fl oral and black fruit aromas...equally polished fl avors seem crafted from nothing other than gossamer-like pure silk that dances across the palate...” (98 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 1772 2 bottles per lot $9000–14000 Vosne-Romanée, Beaux Monts 2009 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, 1er cru “...dark fruit, spices, tar and leather are some of the notes that fl esh out on the stunning, multi-dimensional fi nish. This is a dazzling wine endowed with tons of class...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, May 2011 1773 1 bottle per lot $2000–3000 Vosne-Romanée, Brûlées 2009 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, 1er cru “...a striking panoply of aromas that include anise, red berries, soy, plum and rose petals...stunning intensity and simply terrifi c delineation...mas- sively long fi nish...” (96 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 1774 1 bottle per lot $2600–3800 Clos Vougeot 2010 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two labels slightly scuff ed “An eye-opening wine...the wine’s length and pure sensuality that impress most. Sweet red berries, mint and fl owers are layered into the silky, textured fi nish. In 2010, the Clos Vougeot is all class.” (97 points) AG, Vinous. com, Aug 2012 1775 3 bottles per lot $7500–11000 Latricières-Chambertin 2013 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Three wax capsules chipped; two slight signs of past seepage “...maraschino cherries, wild strawberry and undergrowth all beautifully defi ned, vivacious and ebullient...so silky you might well mistake it for, say, a Romanée Saint Vivant...” (94-96 points) Neal Martin, WA #216, Nov 2014 1776 3 bottles per lot $9000–14000 Romanée-St-Vivant 2013 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two wax capsules slightly chipped; one slight signs of past seepage “...transparency and clarity on the nose with perfumed black cherry, bil- berry and cold stone scents...saturated, silky smooth tannins, luscious red cherry and pomegranate...” (94-96 points) Neal Martin, WA #216, Nov 2014 1777 2 bottles per lot $8500–13000 Bonnes-Mares 2022 Henri Boillot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...intense, driving wine that is still very much coming together...Dark red/ purplish fruit, lavender, crushed leaves and a sheen of new oak...for those who can be patient...” (93-95 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Jan 2024 1778 4 bottles per lot $700–1000 Clos de la Roche 2022 Domaine Coquard Loison-Fleurot Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...an entrancing, beautifully defi ned bouquet with mineral-rich black fruit, becoming ever more fl oral...building confi dence towards its ripe and quite spicy fi nish...” (95-97 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Jan 2023 1779 9 bottles per lot $1100–1700 1780 12 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Latricières-Chambertin 2015 Domaine Trapet (1) Nuits-St-Georges, Clos des Forêts St-Georges 2015 Domaine de l’Arlot (3) Romanée-St-Vivant 2015 Domaine de l’Arlot (1) 1781 Above 5 bottles per lot $800–1200 DOMAINE D’AUVENAY Chevalier-Montrachet 2002 Domaine d’Auvenay (Leroy) Côte de Beaune, grand cru Wax capsule slightly chipped “...aromatics are thrilling. It is pure liquid minerals with astonishing delin- eation and focus...formidable weight and penetration...fans out gloriously towards the fi nish with lemon peel, spice and grilled hazelnuts...” (99 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Mar 2018 1782 1 bottle per lot $11000–17000 Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet 2002 Domaine d’Auvenay (Leroy) Côte de Beaune, grand cru Label slightly bin marked “...Highly nuanced aromas of honey, stone, minerals, caramel and spices... Very intense, precise, linear fl avors of lemon and dusty stone are perfectly framed by vibrant acid...” (95+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Sep 2004 1783 1 bottle per lot $8000–12000 Meursault, Les Narvaux 2002 Domaine d’Auvenay (Leroy) Côte de Beaune Label slightly nicked “...aromatic and fl avor profi les packed with smoky minerals, stones, spices, and pears. This detailed, pure, concentrated wine lingers on the palate...” (93 points) Pierre Rovani, WA #153, June 2004 1784 1 bottle per lot $3200–4800
