Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2603 5 IMPORTANT WINES FROM EUROPE AND CALIFORNIA COURTESY OF A CONNOISSEUR Hart Davis Hart is honored to represent the following lots on behalf of a signifi cant and knowledgeable collector. Featured here are historic vintages from the great regions of the world, including notable 1990 vintage Bordeaux, impressive depth of Grand Cru Burgundy from the mid-1990s and beautiful case quantities of Montelena, Joseph Phelps and Heitz Martha’s from the 1980s. Specifi c highlights are eighteen bottles of 1988 Georges Mugneret Ruchottes-Chambertin, a dozen bottles of Fourrier’s 1998 Griotte-Chambertin, and six bottles of the iconic 1990 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas. This stunning selection represents decades of conscientious sourcing, and the collection has been stored in an ideal underground, temperature- controlled environment. Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1978 Graves, Cru Classé de Graves Six top shoulder; fi ve labels damp stained; two importers “...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 1 6 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Château Margaux 1982 Margaux, 1er cru classé Two top shoulder; two labels slightly scuff marked “...aromas of blackcurrants, blackberries, burning embers, loamy soil, dried fl owers and subtle hints of cedar...seamless and complete, it’s deep and concentrated, with terrifi c concentration...” (98 points) William Kelley, WA #264, Dec 2022 2 2 bottles per lot $1000–1500 Château Margaux 1985 Margaux, 1er cru classé Five top shoulder; one very high shoulder; four labels wine stained “...At almost 40 years it is a spellbinding wine...Morello cherries, crushed strawberry and light fl oral scents...fi ligree tannins, a perfect line of acidity, balletic poise and focus...” (98 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, June 2025 3 6 bottles per lot $1900–2800 Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er cru classé Two base neck, four top shoulder “...the aromatics become striking, with notes of smoke, toast, crème de cassis, mineral, and white fl owers...high but sweet tannin, great purity... masculine, full-bodied style...” (98 points) RP, Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003) 4 6 bottles per lot $1900–2800 Château Angélus 1990 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Two top shoulder “...bold, beautiful aromas of rose oil, cloves, smoked meats and licorice over a core of baked black plums, crème de cassis and raspberry pie plus hints of new leather and tobacco...” (99 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, WA, Oct 2020 5 2 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Château Beauséjour (Duff au-Lagarrosse) 1990 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Nine base neck, three top shoulder; twelve labels glue stained “One of the most singular Bordeaux I have ever tasted, it verges on being port-like...extraordinary minerality and laser-like focus...massively con- centrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 6 12 bottles (oc) per lot $5000–7500 Château Lynch-Bages 1990 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 7: Five base neck, four top shoulder, two very high shoulder; fi ve labels slightly damp stained; two importers; Lot 8: One top shoulder “...nose of black currants, cedarwood, herbs and spice...voluptuously textured, rich, intense wine with superb purity...thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and sweetness...” (99 points) Robert Parker, WA #196, Aug 2011 7 11 bottles (owc) per lot $2400–3500 8 6 magnums (owc) per lot $2600–3800 Château Margaux 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé Two base neck, one top shoulder; one label slightly faded, one slightly scuff marked; multiple importers “...seamless and complete, its velvety tannins and ripe acids entirely cloaked in a lavish but vibrant core of fruit...remains impeccably balanced and has decades of longevity...” (100 points) William Kelly, WA #259, Feb 2022 9 3 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Château Angélus 1995 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Five top shoulder “...a gorgeous bouquet with savoury red berry fruit, meat juices, cumin and light ferrous notes—very complex and engaging with fi ne delineation...main- tains impressive freshness...” (94 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, June 2025 10 5 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Château Troplong-Mondot 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé “...Copious chocolate, graphite, blackberry, blueberry, cassis, and ink char- acteristics are present in this full-bodied, powerful, massive St.-Emilion...” (96 points) Robert Parker, WA #189, June 2010 11 6 magnums (owc) per lot $1000–1500 Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Two labels slightly scuff marked “A heady, exotic wine...takes hold of all the senses...dramatic, opulent... notable richness but also exceptional balance. Hints of toff ee, torrefaction and dark spices...” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, May 2016 12 3 bottles per lot $900–1400 Château Montrose 1966 One base neck, one top shoulder, one very high shoulder; three labels damp stained (3) Château Margaux 1978 Top shoulder; label scuff marked (1) 13 Above 4 bottles per lot $600–900 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1978 Five top shoulder (5) 1982 Top shoulder (1) 1986 Two base neck, two top shoulder (4) 14 Above 10 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1978 Base neck; label slightly scuff marked (1) Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1979 Three base neck; one label slightly torn (3) Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1981 Top shoulder; label slightly scuff ed (1) Château Lynch-Bages 1985 Base neck (1) Château Lynch-Bages 1986 Two top shoulder (2) Château Lynch-Bages 1995 (4) 15 Above 12 bottles per lot $1400–2000 AN AUCTION OF FINEST & RAREST WINES Including Wines From: THE CHAMPION’S CELLAR (lots 182 – 567) THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 2026, 9:00AM ET | LOTS 1 – 1156
