Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 66 Auction 2609 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 876 1 bottle per lot $2200–3200 Chambertin 2014 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...fruit-driven bouquet laden with black cherries, crushed strawberry, ink and a touch of bay leaf...medium-bodied with fi ne tannin, very pure and elegant, iron fi st/velvety glove...” (97 points) Neal Martin, WA #233, Oct 2017 877 1 bottle per lot $1500–2200 Clos de la Roche 2014 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru One label scuff marked, one slightly scuff marked “...a fragrant bouquet, coquettish at fi rst, then opening with wet limestone, Morello and cassis scents; it is very defi ned and focused though not power- ful. The palate is silky smooth on the entry...” (94-96 points) Neal Martin, WA #222, Dec 2015 878 3 bottles per lot $1800–2800 Chambertin 2018 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...a very intense, brilliantly-defi ned bouquet with laser-like precision, incredibly focused and perfectly integrated oak...sappy red fruit, insistent grip and plenty of freshness...” (98 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Nov 2022 879 1 bottle per lot $1500–2200 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 2018 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...red berries, plums, rose petals and orange rind, framed by bass notes of rich, loamy soil and carnal nuances of smoked meats...richly structured but impressively vibrant...” (97 points) William Kelley, WA, Sep 2021 880 2 bottles per lot $2600–3800 Ruchottes-Chambertin, Clos des Ruchottes 2018 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...wet limestone, iris fl owers and crushed stone. The palate is medium- bodied with fi ligreed tannins and excellent acidity. Quite saline toward the fi nish. Superb aftertaste.” (95-97 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Nov 2019 881 3 bottles per lot $1800–2800 Chambertin 2019 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...spice, earth and fl oral elements...excellent depth and persistence...Zen- like in its sense of harmony and should prove to be remarkably long-lived. Brilliant.” (98 points) AM, Issue 85, Jan 2022 882 1 bottle per lot $2200–3200 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 2019 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru “...blend of red currant, violet, rose petal, earth...an abundance of mineral- ity on the fi rm, serious and equally well-balanced, youthfully austere and hugely long fi nale...brilliant!” (98 points) AM, Issue 85, Jan 2022 883 2 bottles per lot $3500–5500 Bonnes-Mares Georges Roumier 2014 (1) 2017 Label slightly scuff marked (1) 884 Above 2 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Puligny-Montrachet, Clavoillon 2014 Domaine Lefl aive Côte de Beaune, 1er cru “...aromas of lemon, minerals and fl int. Juicy, lemony and brisk, with un- derlying minerality giving the broad mid-palate a light touch. Best today on the echoing, dusty fi nish...” (91-92 points) ST, Vinous.com, Sep 2016 885 3 bottles per lot $850–1300 Hermitage 1995 Jean-Louis Chave Northern Rhône “...fabulous, liquid rock-like qualities to go with cassis, blackberry and wild herbs. Medium to full-bodied, fabulously textured, rich and stretching out nicely on the fi nish...” (97 points) Jeb Dunnuck, WA #214, Aug 2014 886 4 bottles per lot $1600–2400 Hermitage 1998 Jean-Louis Chave Northern Rhône “...gorgeous, yet has more concentration and depth...searing, liquid rock- like qualities to go with ample dark fruit, gunpowder and fl int. Structured, fi rm and backward...” (95+ points) Jeb Dunnuck, WA #214, Aug 2014 887 4 bottles per lot $1300–1900 Riesling, Clos Ste. Hune 2004 Trimbach (1) Riesling, Clos Ste. Hune 2006 Trimbach (5) Riesling, Clos Ste. Hune 2007 Trimbach Label slightly damp stained (1) Pouilly-Fumé, Pur Sang 2017 Domaine Didier Dagueneau Three labels creased, two nicked (3) 888 Above 10 bottles per lot $1200–1800 KRUG Krug, Clos du Mesnil 1983 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Label slightly scuff ed; capsule slightly corroded “...a beautiful, soft Clos du Mesnil endowed with layers of soft, expressive fruit. It is a nicely balanced, harmonious Clos du Mesnil...drinking very well today.” (94 points) AG, Vinous.com, July 2011 889 1 bottle per lot $1400–2000 Krug, Collection 1988 Reims “Apricot, pastry, brioche, dried fl owers, chamomile and lightly honeyed notes...notable complexity and nuance...remains taut, classically austere and full of energy...” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Dec 2019 890 1 bottle (owc) per lot $700–1000 Krug, Clos du Mesnil 2002 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger “...staggering length and immense purity...incredible depth of pure fresh lemons, yellow grapefruit, honey and dried white and yellow fl owers...con- centration and complexity of primary fruits...” (100 points) JS, Oct 2016 891 1 bottle (owc) per lot $1300–1900 Krug, Clos du Mesnil 2003 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger “...broad, creamy, and fl inty...combining with a smoky fl avour and a lovely dairy yoghurt character. Dry and savoury, fabulous length and intensity on the palate.” (18.5 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, July 2014 892 2 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1500–2200 Krug, Clos du Mesnil 2004 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger “Aromas of lemon sorbet, chalky notes and white fl owers with toasted al- monds, backed by a strong, stony mineral thread. Super acidity drive on the palate with a core of pure lemons and grapefruit...” (98 points) JS, Dec 2018 893 2 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1600–2400 Krug, Clos du Mesnil 2008 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger “...powerful, sensual and intense...chalk, lemon, apricot stone, walnut, fl int, biscuit, toast, white grapefruit and quince. Vibrant, tight and struc- tured...Very long and persistent...” (99 points) JS, July 2022 894 3 bottles (3 owc) per lot $4200–6500 Krug Collection 1990 (1) Brut 1995 Late release, cellared at Krug until 2016 (1 mag) 895 Above 1 bottle and 1 magnum per lot $1400–2000
