Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 118 Auction 2603 A HISTORIC SELECTION OF D’YQUEM Also featuring library vintages of Sine Qua Non, Sauternes enthusiasts should take extra note of the following lots which feature the region’s most iconic estate in a depth rarely seen at auction. Beginning with a single, exceptionally rare bottle from the 1865 vintage, the wines on off er were all carefully sourced from only most established merchants and secured in temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions since purchase. CHATEAU D’YQUEM Château d’Yquem 1921 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label damp stained and slightly torn; short cap- sule reveals fully branded cork, rebouche 1992; deep caramel “...possesses incredible intensity, its richness counterbalanced by a killer line of acidity. Just a sip is suffi cient to leave you in awe of this magical wine...” (99 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2022 1848 1 bottle per lot $3500–5500 Château d’Yquem 1929 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label scuff ed and slightly bin soiled; short capsule reveals fully branded cork, rebouche 1993; deep caramel “...ranks as one of the greatest Sauternes that I have ever tasted...perfectly balanced, symmetrical even, its acidity eff ortlessly slicing through the con- centrated, rich botrytised fruit...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2022 1849 1 bottle per lot $3500–5500 Château d’Yquem 1937 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Top shoulder; label damp stained and heavily tattered, partially obscuring vintage; short capsule reveals fully branded cork, capsule slightly corroded; caramel “...The nose is hesitant and needs coaxing before it reveals melted candle wax, Clementine, light adhesive scents and a little hazelnut. The palate is concentrated and powerful...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2022 1850 1 bottle per lot $2800–4200 Château d’Yquem 1955 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Two top shoulder, two very high shoulder, one high shoulder; six labels damp stained and torn; one Danish tax strip; two importers; fi ve caramel, one deep caramel “...very well balanced with fi ne delineation, a superb line of acidity and rich with botrytis. Orange rind, marmalade, white peaches and Vervain tea all vie for attention...divine...” (97 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2022 1851 6 bottles per lot $3800–5500 Château d’Yquem 1956 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Five top shoulder, one very high shoulder; six labels slightly bin soiled and slightly damp stained, one nicked; six capsules slightly corroded; six caramel 1852 6 bottles per lot $3500–5500 Château d’Yquem 1958 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1853: Two base neck, one top shoulder; six labels damp stained; six capsules slightly corroded, one Danish tax strip; six caramel; Lot 1854: One base neck, four top shoulder, one high shoulder; six la- bels damp stained; two slight signs of past seepage, one cork slightly sunken cork, one slightly raised; six deep caramel “...a vibrant bouquet of tangerine, melted candle wax and a light glue-like aroma. It feels well defi ned and very focused...much more powerful than expected...” (94 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2019 1853 6 half-bottles per lot $1500–2200 1854 6 bottles per lot $3000–4500 Château d’Yquem 1959 Sauternes, premier cru superieur One base neck, four top shoulder, one very high shoulder; six labels damp stained and scuff ed; one signs of past seepage; multiple import- ers; three caramel, three deep caramel “...brown sugar, caramel, marmalade and quince, all beautifully defi ned, it is medium-bodied, racy and refi ned, with plenitude on the mid-palate and a deep core of fruit...” (97 points) Yohan Castaing, WA, Oct 2023 1855 6 bottles per lot $6000–9000 Château d’Yquem 1962 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Three base neck, three top shoulder; three labels damp stained, three slightly damp stained, one torn, one Nicolas; one cork slightly sunken, three slightly raised; four caramel, two deep caramel; multiple importers “One of the most fantastic mature wines I’ve ever encountered from this iconic estate...saff ron, quince, spices, candied orange, white truffl es... supple and sensual...” (100 points) Yohan Castaing, WA, Oct 2023 1856 6 bottles per lot $3000–4500 Château d’Yquem 1967 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Two top shoulder, one very high shoulder, three high shoulder; six labels damp stained and slightly scuff ed; one cork raised; two slight signs of past seepage; six caramel “...perfume of dried mandarin peel, allspice, praline, cinnamon toast and orange blossoms...youthfully vibrant notes with a tantalizing fl oral under- current. Superb freshness...” (99 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, Aug 2019 1857 6 bottles per lot $5000–7500 Château d’Yquem 1975 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Two top shoulder, three very high shoulder; fi ve labels damp stained, one nicked; two corks slightly raised; two capsules slightly torn; fi ve caramel; two importers “...cashew butter, manuka honey, dried apricots, musk perfume and fallen leaves over a core of spice cake, applesauce, fungi and lemongrass... bright, vibrant stone fruit...” (99 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, Aug 2019 1858 5 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Château d’Yquem 1983 Sauternes, premier cru superieur One base neck, ten top shoulder; eleven labels slightly damp stained and slightly scuff ed, two slightly wine spattered; two corks slightly sunken; three slight signs of past seepage; multiple importers “...one of the standouts from the decade...intense and concentrated, pow- erful with that marmalade theme continuing, fl anked by Manuka honey, crème brûlée...Divine...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2022 1859 11 bottles per lot $2600–3800
