Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2609 117 Château d’Yquem 1955 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1623: Two top shoulder, one very high shoulder; three labels damp stained, two nicked; two caramel color, one deep caramel color; two importers; PROVENANCE: ex-Grand Crus Part II: Finest and Rarest Wines from the Superlative Collection of Christen Sveaas, Christie’s Los Angeles, November 3, 2007 (2); Acker Merrall, January 31, 2004 (1); Lot 1624: Top shoulder; label heavily damp stained and heavily tattered; capsule slightly corroded; slight signs of past seepage; cara- mel color; Danish tax strip; PROVENANCE: ex-The Magnifi cent Private Cellar of Dr. Nils Stormby, Zachys, September 28, 2007 “...very well balanced with fi ne delineation, a superb line of acidity and rich with botrytis. Orange rind, marmalade, white peaches and Vervain tea all vie for attention...divine...” (97 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2022 1623 3 bottles per lot $2600–3800 1624 1 magnum per lot $4000–6000 Château d’Yquem 1956 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1625: Three base neck, seven top shoulder, one very high shoul- der, one high shoulder; eleven labels bin soiled and damp stained, one missing; twelve caramel color; PROVENANCE: ex-The Magnifi cent Pri- vate Cellar of Dr. Nils Stormby, Zachys, September 28, 2007; Lot 1626: Base neck; label missing; slight signs of past seepage; caramel color; Danish tax strip; PROVENANCE: ex-The Magnifi cent Private Cellar of Dr. Nils Stormby, Zachys, September 28, 2007 1625 12 bottles per lot $15000–22000 1626 1 magnum per lot $3000–4500 Château d’Yquem 1957 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1627: Three very high shoulder; three labels damp stained; three caramel color; three Danish tax strips; PROVENANCE: ex-The Magnifi cent Private Cellar of Dr. Nils Stormby, Zachys, September 28, 2007; Lot 1628: Three top shoulder; three labels bin soiled and damp stained; one slight signs of past seepage; three caramel color; three Danish tax strips; PROVENANCE: ex-The Magnifi cent Private Cellar of Dr. Nils Stormby, Zachys, September 28, 2007 “...Deep amber in colour, the Barsac-like nose off ers hints of marmalade, Seville orange, chlorophyll and brown sugar, all with very impressive defi nition...fresh, vibrant...” (93 points) Neal Martin, WA, Jan 2012 1627 3 half-bottles per lot $2400–3500 1628 3 bottles per lot $4800–7500 Château d’Yquem 1958 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Three top shoulder, four very high shoulder, one high shoulder; eight labels slightly damp stained, one wine stained; eight deep caramel color; PROVENANCE: Sotheby’s London, February 28, 2003 “...a vibrant bouquet of tangerine, melted candle wax and a light glue-like aroma. It feels well defi ned and very focused...much more powerful than expected...” (94 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Apr 2019 1629 8 bottles per lot $5000–7500 Château d’Yquem 1959 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1630: One base neck, four top shoulder, one very high shoulder; six labels slightly damp stained, one torn, one heavily wine stained; one cork slightly sunken; one slight signs of past seepage; six orange gold color; one Danish tax strip; PROVENANCE: ex-The Magnifi cent Private Cellar of Dr. Nils Stormby, Zachys, September 28, 2007; Lot 1631: Base neck; label damp stained and slightly scuff ed; 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 “...brown sugar, caramel, marmalade and quince, all beautifully defi ned, it is medium-bodied, racy and refi ned, with plenitude on the mid-palate and a deep core of fruit...” (97 points) Yohan Castaing, WA, Oct 2023 (Lot 1631: See photo right) 1630 6 bottles per lot $8500–13000 1631 1 magnum per lot $3500–5500 Lot 1631
