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[email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 128 Auction 2603 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin 2009 Jean-Louis Chave Northern Rhône Three labels nicked, scuff ed, and slightly damp stained “...blackberry and cassis fruit notes intertwined with pen ink, spring fl ower, graphite and subtle vanillin characteristics...brilliant wine that almost de- fi es description...” (100 points) Robert Parker, WA #204, Dec 2012 2024 3 bottles per lot $16000–24000 Krug, Collection 1969 Reims Owc—top missing “The 1969 Collection showed off exotic nuances of smoke, passion fruit and spices in an understated, hushed style for Krug.” (91 points) AG, Vinous. com, July 2009 2025 1 magnum (owc) per lot $4200–6500 Diamond Creek Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Gravelly Meadow 1978 Napa Valley Two base neck; two labels damp stained and torn, one slightly damp stained and slightly bin soiled; three capsules slightly corroded; one signs of past seepage, “...a pronounced earthy, tobacco, cedar, cassis-scented nose, and rich, full-bodied fl avors...a boldly fl avored, dramatic wine...” (92 points) Robert Parker, WA #80, Apr 1992 2026 3 magnums per lot $4800–7500 Diamond Creek Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Rock Terrace 1978 Napa Valley Two labels slightly bin soiled and slightly damp stained, one creased and wine spattered; two capsules slightly corroded; two slight signs of past seepage “...an extraordinary bouquet of super-sweet, jammy fruit, cedar, herbs, wood, and spices...still displays considerable tannic clout, as well as plenty of alcohol and concentration in the long fi nish...” (94 points) Robert Parker, WA #80, Apr 1992 2027 2 magnums per lot $3500–5500 :: CELEBRATED WINES FROM A KNOWLEDGEABLE COLLECTOR Sourced with care and stored responsibly in a temperature- and humidity-controlled home cellar with backup generator Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1978 Graves, Cru Classé de Graves Three labels heavy damp stained “...soars from the glass with almost high-toned blackberry, cigar humidor, warm gravel and that signature trait of black olive...a fabulous La Mission Haut-Brion...” (98 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, May 2018 2028 3 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Château Haut-Brion 1986 Graves, 1er cru classé One label scuff ed; one slight signs of past seepage “...intense and Margaux-like, perhaps more like a 1985 in style with preco- cious red fruit, cedar, kirsch and veins of cassis. It blossoms in the glass, revealing excellent minerality...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Jan 2023 2029 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé de Graves One label damp stained “...heavenly, live-wire bouquet...black olive and crushed stone – penetrat- ing and thrilling. The palate is perfectly balanced with fi ligreed tannin, incredible intensity...” (100 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Sep 2019 2030 3 bottles per lot $2800–4200 Bonnes-Mares 1990 Georges Roumier Côte de Nuits, grand cru “What a fabulous wine...beguiling complexity on the nose, secondary aromas percolating through the carapace of red fruit: truffl e, smoke and a touch of peppermint...” (95 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Sep 2018 2031 1 bottle per lot $2600–3800 Romanée-St-Vivant 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Label slightly scuff marked “...blossoming in the glass with a lavish bouquet of black cherry, black- berry, sous bois, dark spice and a touch of game...enrobed in juicy, vibrant fruit...” (95 points) William Kelley, WA, Jan 2018 2032 1 bottle per lot $2200–3200 Bonnes-Mares 1999 Georges Roumier Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...a ‘ravishing’ bouquet...Kirsch, blueberry and violets abound...Rounded and plush, yet matched by a killer line of acidity...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Sep 2018 2033 2 bottles per lot $3000–4500 Romanée-St-Vivant 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Label slightly scuff marked; slight signs of past seepage “...bouquet of vivacious, comely black and blue berry fruit...fi nely sculpted palate presents a backbone of super-fi ne tannin, a perfect bead of acidity, seamlessly integrated oak...” (95 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, June 2019 2034 1 bottle per lot $2600–3800 Chambertin 2009 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...notes of anise, mint, wet stone...intensely earthy and mineral-driven... all wrapped in a silky, palate staining, explosive and colossally persistent fi nish...” (98 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 2035 1 bottle per lot $1900–2800 La Grande Rue 2009 Domaine François Lamarche Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...seductive mouth feel...impeccably well balanced...very stylish with lovely acid/fruit/tannin harmony and outstanding length...very impres- sive.” (94 points) AM, Issue 45, Jan 2012 2036 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1500–2200 Chambertin 2010 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru One label slightly scuff ed “...wild red berries, smoke, earth, iron and wild herbs...silky in the mouth, but with crushed-stone minerality lending force to the blackberry, licorice and earth fl avors...” (98+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Mar 2013 2037 2 bottles per lot $5000–7500 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 2010 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...multidimensional nose combines cherry, raspberry, gunfl int, crushed rock, fl owers and oak spices; youthfully reserved but already remarkably complex...” (97+ points) ST, Vinous.com, Mar 2013 2038 2 bottles per lot $4500–6500 Chablis, Les Clos 2005 Domaine Raveneau Chablis, grand cru “...fl oral and white pear and peach nose nuanced by subtle spice and brioche notes...round, intense, delineated and stony fl avors...intense and chewy fi nish...” (95 points) AM, Issue 28, Oct 2007 2039 3 bottles per lot $2800–4200 Chablis, Les Clos 2007 Domaine Raveneau Chablis, grand cru One wax capsule chipped “...ripe, pure and airy...rich, supple and beautifully intense palate staining and mouth coating broad-shouldered fl avors brimming with intensity...A classic Les Clos.” (95 points) AM, Issue 36, Oct 2009 2040 2 bottles per lot $1700–2600
