Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2511 129 Krug, Clos du Mesnil 2000 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Two each in its own owc “...Smoke- and mineral-accented pear and Meyer lemon on the deeply scented nose, with notes of ginger, vanilla bean and white fl owers adding complexity and lift...” (96 points) Josh Raynolds, Vinous.com, Nov 2013 1935 5 bottles per lot $4000–6000 Krug, Brut 2003 Reims Three labels scuff ed, one creased; two each in its own oc 1936 6 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Krug, Brut 2004 Reims Five labels scuff ed “...elegant, fascinatingly clear, bright and refreshing bouquet of ripe (apple) fruits. Dense and round, with a delicate mineral soul...pure but perfectly balanced...” (97 points) Stephan Reinhardt, WA, Nov 2018 1937 7 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Krug, Brut 2006 Reims “...aromas of dried fruits, pear, freshly baked bread, caramelized apples, honeycomb and toasted sourdough, it’s full-bodied, deep and layered, with superb concentration...” (97 points) Robert Parker, WA, Sep 2020 1938 6 bottles (6 oc) per lot $1200–1800 LOUIS ROEDERER, CRISTAL Louis Roederer, Cristal 1966 Reims Four labels slightly scuff marked 1939 4 bottles per lot $2600–3800 Louis Roederer, Cristal 1976 Reims One label slightly scuff ed, one slightly scuff marked “...remarkably lifted and light on its feet, with a gorgeous sense of trans- lucence to play off the rich, deep fruit...Wild fl owers, mint, honey sage and orange peel...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2017 1940 2 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé 1985 Reims Two labels slightly scuff ed “...so much to like, including the wine’s soft curves and racy feel...an es- pecially opulent Cristal, with attractive smoky and torrefaction overtones, and exceptional balance...” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, Dec 2018 1941 2 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Louis Roederer, Cristal 1990 Reims Lot 1943: “Mathusalem 2000” release; capsule slightly corroded “...remarkable. Polished, nuanced and light on its feet, the 1990 is all class. Citrus, orchard fruit and fl oral notes are wonderfully lifted throughout... fi nely knit fi nish...” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Dec 2018 1942 6 bottles per lot $2600–3800 1943 1 methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $3500–5500 Louis Roederer, Cristal 1995 Reims “...fascinating to taste...Scents of lime, crushed rock, lemon and slate gradually open up in the glass...crystalline purity and exceptional overall balance...a superb showing...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, July 2015 1944 5 magnums (5 owc) per lot $2600–3800 Louis Roederer, Cristal 1983 Two labels slightly scuff marked (2) 1985 Two labels slightly scuff marked (2) 1988 (3) 1989 (1) 1945 Above 8 bottles per lot $2800–4200 Louis Roederer, Cristal Rosé 1990 (owc) (1) 2006 (2) 2013 Each in its own oc (2) 1946 Above 5 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Louis Roederer, Cristal 1995 (2) 1996 One label scuff ed (2) 1999 (5) (See photo opposite page) 1947 Above 9 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Louis Roederer, Cristal 2005 (2) 2006 Each in its own oc (6) 2007 (1) 2009 (1) 1948 Above 10 bottles per lot $1600–2400 SALON Salon 1979 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Label slightly scuff marked “...unquestionably the showstopper here...its signature taut, focused per- sonality in full bloom. This Champagne came across as incredibly youthful and vibrant. It was truly mesmerizing.” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Apr 2008 1949 1 bottle per lot $2000–3000 Salon 1982 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Two labels slightly scuff marked “Toff ee, earth and white chocolate on the nose...Concentrated and very rich, with a deep note of beurre blanc and a strong lemony fl avor...impres- sively endowed...” (91 points) ST, Vinous.com, Nov 1998 1950 2 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Salon 1990 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger “...Aromas of brown butter, toff ee and walnut...large-scaled, rich, smooth and mouthfi lling, with impressive concentration and a powerful impression of solidity...” (93+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Nov 2001 1951 1 bottle per lot $1000–1500 Salon 1997 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Four labels scuff ed “...aromas of citrus oil, crushed chalk, white fl owers, warm bread and io- dine...medium to full-bodied, tensile and incisive, with superb concentra- tion...” (95 points) William Kelley, WA #244, Aug 2019 1952 4 bottles per lot $2800–4200 Salon 1999 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Four labels scuff ed, four slightly scuff ed “The 1999 belongs to the family of warm, ripe vintage at Salon. An atypi- cally big, dense wine by Salon standards...more than enough depth to drink well for a number of years...” (94 points) AG, Vinous.com, June 2016 1953 8 bottles per lot $5000–7500
