Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 34 Auction 2603 Henri Giraud, Fut de Chêne, Aÿ Grand Cru 1996 Vallée de la Marne, Aÿ “...Warm, smoky notes meld into an expressive core of fruit. The French oak contributes notable volume and depth, but is beautifully integrated. This is a fabulous bottle that is drinking beautifully right now.” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, Sep 2010 486 5 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Alexandra Rosé 2004 Vallée de la Marne, Tours-sur-Marne “...utterly spectacular. Rich, ample and vertical in feel...Dried rose petal, star anise, tobacco, dried fl owers, red berry fruit and earthy notes all grace this utterly exquisite Champagne...” (96 points) AG, Vinous.com, July 2019 487 9 bottles (9 owc) per lot $1100–1700 488 12 bottles (12 owc) per lot $1500–2200 Jacques Selosse, Lieux-dits, Le Bout du Clos NV Montagne de Reims, Ambonnay Two labels slightly scuff ed; disgorged February 2014 489 3 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Krug, Brut 1990 (1) 1995 (3) 490 Above 4 bottles (4 oc) per lot $1400–2000 Pol Roger, Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 1998 (2 oc) (2) 2004 Three labels slightly scuff ed (3) 2008 (2 oc) (2) 491 Above 7 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Jacques Selosse Blanc de Blancs, Cuvée Initial NV Label slightly scuff marked (1) Blanc de Blancs, V.O. NV Disgorged November 2016 (1) Cuvée Exquise, Sec NV One disgorged May 2014, one July 2016 (2) 492 Above 4 bottles per lot $1300–1900 Jacques Selosse, Lieux-dits Les Carelles NV Disgorged Feb 14 2014 (1) Les Chantereines NV Label slightly scuff ed; disgorged April 4 2014 (1) Chemin de Châlons NV Label scuff ed; disgorged April 4 2014 (1) La Côte Faron NV Disgorged April 7 2014 (1) Sous Le Mont NV Disgorged Feb 17 2014 (1) 493 Above 5 bottles per lot $2400–3500 MASSETO Masseto 2009 Masseto Toscana IGT “Sexy and muscular. Blackberries, licorice and tar on the nose. Bark, earth, and spice as well. Super subtle. Full-bodied, with super chewy tannins and a wonderful line. So beautiful...” (95 points) JS, Aug 2012 494 3 bottles (owc) per lot $1500–2200 Masseto 2012 Masseto Toscana IGT Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “...lavender, rosemary, violets and currants. Full body, a wonderful con- centration of fruit yet tense and taut energy...” (99 points) JS, Aug 2015 495 3 bottles (owc) per lot $1500–2200 Masseto 2013 Masseto Toscana IGT “Aromas of blueberry, violet, and rose that turn to black truffl e. Full body, ultra-fi ne tannins and very long. So gorgeous and persistent. It goes on for minutes.” (98 points) JS, July 2016 496 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $2600–3800 Masseto 2014 Masseto Toscana IGT Owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “Beautiful aromas of violets and blackberry with hints of spice. Some sweet tobacco. Full body, yet refi ned and polished with ultra-fi ne tannins... texture and intensity are exceptional...” (97 points) JS, Aug 2017 497 3 bottles (owc) per lot $1200–1800 Masseto 2015 Masseto Toscana IGT “...absolutely teeming with sensorial spirit that is transmitted through the bounty of the bouquet and the solid tannins of the mouthfeel...a level of sheer exuberance...” (100 points) Monica Larner, WA, Sep 2018 498 3 bottles (owc) per lot $1800–2800 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 1995 Giuseppe Quintarelli Veneto Two labels slightly scuff ed “Sweet dried cherries, tobacco, licorice and that inimitable Quintarelli sweetness all take shape in the glass...the 1995 Amarone is fantastic...” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, Dec 2013 499 2 bottles per lot $1000–1500 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico 2007 Giuseppe Quintarelli Veneto “...a surprisingly delicate and nuanced wine...the wine is polished and tight with a long, silky texture.” (96 points) Monica Larner, WA, May 2017 500 6 bottles per lot $1300–1900 Amarone della Valpolicella 2010 Romano Dal Forno Veneto 501 6 bottles per lot $1200–1800 Brunello di Montalcino, Cerretalto 2010 Casanova di Neri Tuscany “...stunning wine...The balance is exquisite. Bold cherry and blackberry notes are followed by crushed mineral, licorice, smoke and lightly fragrant cedar. The wine also shows convincing power and volume...” (100 points) Monica Larner, WA #235, Feb 2018 502 2 magnums per lot $1000–1500 Ornellaia 2010 Ornellaia Tuscany One owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH (See photo opposite page) “...a truly outstanding wine that leaves a lasting memory for those who are lucky enough to enjoy it...absolutely seamless-seamless-seamless...” (97+ points) Monica Larner, WA #208, Aug 2013 503 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $2000–3000 Amarone della Valpolicella 2011 Romano Dal Forno Veneto “...So very powerful and fruit driven, it almost becomes a caricature. Super-intensity on the fi nish and with polished tannins. Very long and almost a little syrupy.” (17 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Mar 2018 504 6 bottles per lot $800–1200 Ornellaia 2011 Ornellaia Tuscany Each owc—strapped prior to inspection by HDH “Another dark, intense wine...boasts superb depth, richness and power... searing tannins are quite prominent, giving the 2011 an element of gravitas and muscle...” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Sep 2014 505 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1500–2200 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 2012 Stella di Campalto Tuscany “...dark fruit fl avors followed by spice, tar and licorice...her wines always show bright acidity as a result. That freshness makes all the diff erence in a hot and dry vintage like 2012.” (95 points) Monica Larner, WA, July 2019 506 10 bottles per lot $2200–3200 507 3 magnums per lot $1300–1900
