Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 86 Auction 2609 SIGNIFICANT WINES FROM FRANCE AND MADEIRA The following lots feature notable vintages of classifi ed Bordeaux, including a double-magnum of 1986 Margaux, as well as historic Madeira dating back to the 19th century. All wines on off er were sourced through reputable merchants and stored pristinely in temperature-controlled conditions. Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er cru classé “...the aromatics become striking, with notes of smoke, toast, crème de cassis, mineral, and white fl owers...high but sweet tannin, great purity... masculine, full-bodied style...” (98 points) RP, Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003) 1159 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $1500–2200 Château Lafl eur 1990 Pomerol Label glue stained “...fresh, pure black raspberry, incense, and minerality characteristics result in a young, legendary wine. Still deep ruby/purple to the rim as well as extraordinarily intense...” (97+ points) Robert Parker, WA #183, June 2009 1160 1 bottle per lot $1100–1700 Château Lynch-Bages 1990 Pauillac, 5me cru classé One base neck; three labels slightly scuff marked, one slightly damp stained; two importers “...nose of black currants, cedarwood, herbs and spice...voluptuously textured, rich, intense wine with superb purity...thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and sweetness...” (99 points) Robert Parker, WA #196, Aug 2011 1161 5 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Château Montrose 1990 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé Two base neck; one label damp stained, four slightly damp stained “...hickory, clove, undergrowth and wild fennel, later garrigue-like scents and terracotta...full-bodied and powerful, yet the balance is perfect, a ballerina-like poise...” (100? points) Neal Martin, WA, Mar 2017 1162 5 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Château Lafi te Rothschild 1995 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Multiple importers “...sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit...medium-bodied, tightly-knit, but gloriously pure, well- delineated...” (95 points) Robert Parker, WA #115, Feb 1998 1163 6 bottles per lot $2400–3500 Château Lynch-Bages 1995 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Two labels damp stained, seven slightly damp stained; two importers “...more concentration and tannic backbone than others in this era. Dark berry fruit mixes with cola and black pepper, and tobacco comes through... an austere, grippy fi nish...” (91 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, July 2023 1164 10 bottles per lot $1400–2000 Château Mouton Rothschild 1995 Pauillac, 1er cru classé One very high shoulder; one label damp stained, one torn, one slightly torn, three slightly scuff marked; multiple importers “...aromas of cassis, truffl es, coff ee, licorice, and spice...’great stuff ,’ with superb density, a full-bodied personality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker, WA #115, Feb 1998 1165 6 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 1996 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Three labels slightly scuff marked “...very intense, brilliant and delineated, with pure blackberry, graphite and mint aromas bursting from the glass...Dense black fruit, laced with cedar, hints of espresso and leather...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Aug 2019 1166 8 bottles per lot $1500–2200 Château Lafi te Rothschild 1974 Base neck; label heavily damp stained; capsule loose (1) Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1975 Top shoulder; label heavily damp stained (1) Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1982 Top shoulder; slightly sunken cork (1) Château Figeac 1982 Top shoulder; label slightly torn (1) Château Montrose 1982 Very high shoulder; label slightly damp stained (1) Château Mouton Rothschild 1982 Top shoulder; label slightly damp stained and slightly scuff marked (1 hb) 1167 Above 1 half-bottle and 5 bottles per lot $1800–2800 Château Mouton Rothschild 1985 Two base neck, one top shoulder; one label slightly damp stained (3) Château Haut-Brion 1986 Label damp stained (1) Château Latour 1986 (1) Château Mouton Rothschild 1986 Base neck; label slightly damp stained (1) 1168 Above 6 bottles per lot $1900–2800 Château Cheval Blanc 1986 One base neck; one label slightly damp stained, one slightly scuff marked; two importers (2) Château Lafl eur 1986 Top shoulder; label glue stained; slight signs of past seepage (1) Château Cheval Blanc 1988 Label slightly damp stained (1) Château Figeac 1990 (2) 1169 Above 6 bottles per lot $1600–2400 Château Léoville Las Cases 1986 Base neck; label slightly scuff marked (1) Château Léoville Las Cases 1989 (1) Château Montrose 1989 Base neck; label slightly damp stained (1) Château Palmer 1989 One base neck; one signs of past seepage (2) Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 (1) 1170 Above 6 bottles per lot $1700–2600 Château Haut-Brion 1988 Label slightly scuff marked (1) Château Latour 1989 Two base neck; two labels slightly damp stained (2) Château Latour 1990 Base neck (1) Château Mouton Rothschild 1990 Top shoulder; label damp stained (1) Château Lafi te Rothschild 1994 Label scuff marked (1) 1171 Above 6 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Château L’Evangile 1990 Base neck; label damp stained (1) Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1990 Label slightly damp stained and slightly scuff marked (1 mag) Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1994 (1) Château L’Evangile 1995 One label damp stained, three slightly damp stained, one slightly scuff marked; two importers (5) Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1995 One label slightly scuff marked; two importers (2) 1172 Above 9 bottles and 1 magnum per lot $2200–3200 Château Palmer 1990 One top shoulder; two importers (2) Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000 (1) Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande 2000 Two importers (3) 1173 Above 6 bottles per lot $1300–1900 Château Cheval Blanc 1995 One label damp stained, two slightly damp stained, one slightly scuff ed (3) 1996 Two labels slightly damp stained (2) 1174 Above 5 bottles per lot $1500–2200
