Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 174 Auction 2609 Pierre Péters, Cuvée Spéciale, Les Montjolys 2015 Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Each also in its own oc “...crisp stone fruits, apple blossom, freshly baked bread and honeycomb... fl eshy and textural palate that’s underpinned by racy acids and comple- mented by a pillowy mousse...” (94 points) William Kelley, WA, Aug 2022 2366 3 magnums (oc) per lot $1000–1500 Barbaresco, Pajè 2019 Roagna Barbaresco, Piedmont “...muscular and fi rm with dark fruit and grippy tannins. There is a chalky quality that refl ects the site’s limestone soils...ample heft and dimension, this is a wine of substance.” (96 points) Monica Larner, WA, Jan 2025 2367 12 bottles (2 oc) per lot $1300–1900 Barolo, Pira 2019 Roagna Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont “...powerful and deep...so much energy here, but readers will have to be patient...Hints of pine, menthol, licorice and dried herbs appear with some reluctance...Superb.” (97 points) AG, Vinous.com, Oct 2024 2368 12 bottles (2 oc) per lot $1200–1800 Valbuena 5° 2020 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero “...the tannins are fi ne-grained and polished...With time in the glass, the wine opens up and becomes more aromatic, and it even seems to gain juiciness and change texture...” (95 points) Luis Gutiérrez, WA, June 2025 2369 12 bottles (4 owc) per lot $1200–1800 :: A WEALTH OF NEW AND OLD WORLD GEMS Featuring fi rst growth Bordeaux, namely multiple lots of 1989 and 1990 Mouton in owc, as well as historic California estates such as Diamond Creek, Heitz, and Opus One, all wines were acquired from reputable sources and housed since in temperature- and humidity-controlled conditions. Château Pétrus 1981 Pomerol Top shoulder; label slightly damp stained “Very dense crimson. Sweet, sophisticated and covers all the bases. Me- dium weight for a Pétrus but quite velvety...A very successful 1981...” (17.5 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, June 2013 2370 1 bottle per lot $1200–1800 Château Cheval Blanc 1982 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Four top shoulder; four labels damp stained, one nicked “...sumptuous, sensual...sweet raspberries, orange rind, dried fl owers, cedar box, black truffl es, vine smoke and menthol...melting tannins and a long, expansive fi nish...” (99 points) William Kelley, WA #264, Dec 2022 2371 4 bottles per lot $3200–4800 Château Lafi te Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Top shoulder; label slightly bin soiled “...exquisite balance and poise, very pure and tensile with a lightly spiced, harmonious classical fi nish. Understated in typical Lafi te fashion but a joy from start to fi nish...” (98 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, Dec 2025 2372 1 bottle per lot $1300–1900 Château Lynch-Bages 1982 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 2373: Ten top shoulder, two very high shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled; Lot 2374: Eight top shoulder, four very high shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled, one scuff ed; two importers “...pencil-lead-tinged black fruit intermixed with clove and freshly-rolled tobacco...class and composure with a detailed, mineral-driven vintage... Superb...” (95 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, July 2023 2373 12 bottles per lot $2200–3200 2374 12 bottles per lot $2200–3200 Château Lafi te Rothschild 1988 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Six base neck, two top shoulder “...intense bouquet with graphite-tinged black fruit mixed with cedar... beautifully balanced and blossoms in the glass. The 1988 has svelte, fi nely chiseled tannins...” (96 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, July 2024 2375 8 bottles per lot $2800–4200 Château Margaux 1988 Margaux, 1er cru classé One base neck, three top shoulder; eleven labels slightly bin soiled “...a pure nose that is unmistakably this First Growth, with layers of black and blue fruit mixed with iodine and that signature pressed violet scent. The palate is velvety smooth...” (94 points) Neal Martin, Vinous.com, July 2024 2376 11 bottles per lot $3200–4800 Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Two base neck, four top shoulder; six labels slightly damp stained and slightly scuff ed “Ruby with attractive evolution. Very fragrant. Lightweight with lots of acidity. Real complexity and subtlety. Lovely balance...” (17.5 points) Jancis Robinson, JR, June 2010 2377 6 bottles per lot $1700–2600 Château Margaux 1989 Margaux, 1er cru classé Six labels slightly damp stained 2378 6 bottles per lot $1900–2800 Château Mouton Rothschild 1989 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Lot 2379: Seven top shoulder, two very high shoulder; nine labels bin soiled and tissue stained: Lot 2380: Eleven top shoulder; Lot 2381: Four base neck, eight top shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled; owc—top missing; Lot 2382: Three base neck, nine top shoulder; Lot 2383: Three base neck, eight top shoulder, one very high shoulder; twelve labels slightly damp stained; two corks slightly sunken; owc—top missing; Lot 2384: Ten top shoulder, two very high shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled; Lot 2385: Ten top shoulder, two very high shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled; three corks slightly sunken; Lot 2386: Ten top shoulder, two very high shoulder; Lot 2387: Twelve top shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled, one torn; owc—top missing; Lot 2388: Twelve top shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled; owc—top missing; Lot 2389: Eleven top shoulder, one very high shoulder; twelve labels bin soiled; one cork slightly sunken; owc—top missing “...quintessential Pauillac nose that gains more and more complexity with aeration: blackberry, pencil shavings, and freshly rolled tobacco, all wrapped up in First Growth refi nement...” (95 points) Neal Martin, Vinous. com, July 2024 (Lots 2381-2384: See photo opposite page) 2379 9 bottles per lot $2600–3800 2380 11 bottles per lot $3200–4800 2381 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2382 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2383 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2384 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2385 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2386 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2387 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2388 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500 2389 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500–5500
