Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2609 73 Château Haut-Brion 1953 Graves, 1er cru classé High shoulder “...a magical bottle of wine that attains a level of quality that’s hard to surpass..a sumptuous, supple profi le that lends the wine immense charm and appeal...” (100 points) William Kelley, WA, Aug 2022 987 1 bottle per lot $1300–1900 Château Cheval Blanc 1959 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Two base neck; two labels faded, damp stained, and slightly loose “...denser, more structured wine than the 1961, although I am not sure it will ever hit the heights the 1961 has already achieved...” (92 points) RP, Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 988 2 bottles per lot $2800–4200 Château Haut-Brion 1959 Graves, 1er cru classé Two 4cm; one label damp stained and wine spattered, one slightly damp stained “...Ripe and fl amboyant...races across the palate with kirsch, mint, licorice and tobacco, all in an unctuous, fl ashy style that captivates all the senses... tremendous harmony...” (100 points) AG, Vinous.com, Dec 2014 989 2 bottles per lot $4500–6500 Château Lafi te Rothschild 1959 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Label damp stained; rebouché au Château 1998 “...red berry fruit, pencil shavings, potpourri and cigar box...deep and layered, exhibiting terrifi c mid-palate plentitude while remaining quintes- sentially suave and elegant...” (100 points) William Kelley, WA, Dec 2023 990 1 bottle per lot $3000–4500 Château Margaux 1959 Margaux, 1er cru classé Two top shoulder, three very high shoulder; three labels slightly damp stained, one slightly torn; multiple importers “...The bouquet is entrancing: ineff able delineation and a spellbinding sense of mineralité...oyster shells and sea cave scents percolating through the veneer of black fruit...” (99 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, June 2018 991 5 bottles per lot $4500–6500 Château Mouton Rothschild 1959 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Very high shoulder; label slightly damp stained “...one of the greatest Moutons made in the last thirty-fi ve years...should continue to evolve for another 20-30 years. It may well be a 100-year wine...” (100 points) RP, Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 992 1 bottle per lot $2800–4200 Château Cheval Blanc 1961 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) High shoulder; label damp stained “...sweet, rich and glorious (a word I see I wrote twice). Long, subtle and hugely enjoyable. Racy, mineral with strong graphite notes. Round and so friendly.” (20 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, Oct 2011 (See photo below) 993 1 bottle per lot $1800–2800 Château Haut-Brion 1961 Graves, 1er cru classé One 3.5cm, one 4cm; two labels slightly damp stained, one slightly torn; two importers “...gloriously intense aromas of tobacco, cedar, chocolate, minerals, and sweet red and black fruits complemented by smoky wood...layers of vis- cous, sweet fruit...” (100 points) RP, Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) (See photo below) 994 2 bottles per lot $4800–7500 Lots 993-997
