Château d’Yquem 1865 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Top shoulder; label scuffed, slightly torn, and slightly bin soiled; short capsule reveals fully branded cork, rebouche 1992; caramel color; PROVENANCE: Zachys New York, October 28, 2005; The 1992 recondi- tioning and packaging confirmed by the Château, February 20, 2026 (See photo page 111) 1569 1 bottle per lot $12000–18000 Château d’Yquem 1867 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label damp stained and slightly scuffed; capsule cut prior to inspection by HDH to reveal fully branded cork, rebouche 1998; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: ex-Grand Crus Part II: Finest and Rarest Wines from the Superlative Collection of Christen Sveaas, Christie’s Los Angeles, November 3, 2007 (See photo page 111) 1570 1 Marie-Jeanne (2.25L) per lot $24000–35000 Château d’Yquem 1869 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1571: Base neck; label creased and slightly damp stained; re- bouche 1988; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Christie’s London, May 19, 2005; Lot 1572: High shoulder; label bin soiled, heavily wine stained and slightly scuffed; rebouche 1989; deep caramel color: PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, November 20, 2002 “...no sign of any oxidation, just bewitching scents of crème brûlée and ripe fig, and later, syrup. It is vivid and entrancing, with wonderful definition... exquisitely balanced and harmonious...” (99 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Mar 2019 (Lot 1571: See photo page 111) 1571 1 bottle 1572 1 bottle per lot $7500–11000 per lot $7500–11000 Château d’Yquem 1884 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Top shoulder; label damp stained and scuffed; rebouche 1987; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, November 20, 2002 1573 1 bottle per lot $5000–7500 Château d’Yquem 1891 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label detached, damp stained and faded; capsule cut by HDH to reveal fully branded cork, rebouche 1987; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, November 20, 2002 1574 1 bottle per lot $3200–4800 Château d’Yquem 1892 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label damp stained, scuffed and torn; rebouche 1996; caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, November 20, 2002 1575 1 bottle per lot $3500–5500 Château d’Yquem 1893 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label bin soiled; deep caramel color; PROVE- NANCE: ex-The Magnificent Private Cellar of Dr. Nils Stormby, Zachys, September 28, 2007 “At 126 years old, this elixir effortlessly shrugs off its age...still viscous and caressing, offering caramelized oranges, honeycomb and just a hint of yellow plum...” (99 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Mar 2019 1576 1 bottle per lot $3000–4500 Château d’Yquem 1896 Sauternes, premier cru superieur High shoulder; label bin soiled, damp stained and torn; capsule cor- roded; caramel color; PROVENANCE: ex-Grand Crus Part II: Finest and Rarest Wines from the Superlative Collection of Christen Sveaas, Christie’s Los Angeles, November 3, 2007 “Round, sweet – it’s surely right to drink this now even though there is amazing freshness. Caramel...Hint of raisins, burnt brown sugar. Still lively.” (19 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Aug 2007 1577 1 bottle per lot $5500–8500 Château d’Yquem 1899 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Top shoulder; label creased, wine stained and slightly torn; rebouche 1993; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 18, 2002 “Pale amber. Light but perfect. Great dancing fruit. Pale marmalade. A little bit of chew on the end but very delicate. Lovely texture and lots of punch... So gorgeous and complete!” (20 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Jan 2022 1578 1 bottle per lot $3500–5500 Château d’Yquem 1900 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1579: Base neck; label damp stained and wine stained; rebouche 1998; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Wine Club direct purchase May 8, 2002; Lot 1580: Top shoulder; label damp stained, wine stained and torn; rebouche 1988; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: So- theby’s London, September 18, 2002 “Fox red of only medium intensity and a yellow-green rim. Sweet and heady with a slight hint of estufa on the nose. Light in weight and sweet- ness with a slightly dry end.” (16 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Apr 2002 1579 1 bottle 1580 1 bottle per lot $6000–9000 per lot $6000–9000 Château d’Yquem 1908 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1581: Base neck; label detached and faded; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 18, 2002; Lot 1582: Top shoulder; label detached, heavily wine stained and tattered; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 17, 2003 “Dark glowing, brownish amber. Ancient but very rich, powerful nose...Not massively sweet though definitely some clean sweetness. Edge of citrus peel. So clean...” (20 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Jan 2022 1581 1 bottle 1582 1 bottle per lot $1600–2400 per lot $1600–2400 Château d’Yquem 1909 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Top shoulder; label slightly bin soiled and slightly torn; rebouche 1993; deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 18, 2002 1583 1 bottle per lot $3000–4500 Château d’Yquem 1911 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label slightly bin soiled and slightly torn; orange gold color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 18, 2002 “...Hint of dark brown (as opposed to rich mahogany)...gorgeous bouquet of steeped raisins. Very, very sweet at first with notable acid at the end of the palate...” (19 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Apr 2002 1584 1 bottle per lot $2200–3200 Château d’Yquem 1914 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Very high shoulder; label damp stained; rebouche 1989; caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 18, 2002 “A quite extraordinary wine in every sense...amazing balance and refresh- ment value. Very pale tawny with a red tinge and so very, very lively...Still very much alive and kicking.” (19.5 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Jan 2014 1585 1 bottle per lot $2200–3200 Château d’Yquem 1916 Sauternes, premier cru superieur High shoulder; label heavily wine stained; capsule slightly corroded; rebouche 1992; orange gold color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 18, 2002 1586 1 bottle per lot $1100–1700 Château d’Yquem 1918 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Top shoulder; label damp stained and torn; rebouche 1993; orange gold color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, September 18, 2002 “Pale yellowy amber. Smells quite youthful! Lots of acidity and less dense than most Yquems. Light-bodied and with a little bit of grapefruit pith...tastes as though it were 50 years younger...” (16.5 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Jan 2022 1587 1 bottle per lot $1200–1800 112 Auction 2609 Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996
