Hart Davis Hart Auction Co. [email protected] www.hdhauctions.com tel: 312.482.9996 Auction 2611 113 Ermitage, Le Pavillon 1992 Chapoutier Northern Rhône “...a sweet, intense fragrance of licorice, peppery black currants, and spices. Full-bodied, powerful, and dense, with remarkable intensity, this is a supple wine...” (95 points) RP, Rhône (1997) 1616 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1000–1500 Veuve Clicquot, Brut La Grande Dame 1988 Reims Six in 6-bottle oc, eight each also in its own oc “Dominique Demarville’s preferred vintage because it is more ‘classically delicate, light and creamy’...Very toasty on the nose...Full bodied and plump...” (17 points) Richard Hemming MW, JR, July 2012 1617 8 bottles per lot $1100–1700 Krug, Grande Cuvée (White Label, ca. 1982/83-1995/96) MV Reims Six in 6-bottle oc, each also in its own oc 1618 11 bottles per lot $3200–4800 BRUNO GIACOSA Barolo Riserva, Falletto 1985 Bruno Giacosa Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont Lot 1619: Two base neck; two labels damp stained and adhered with tissue; one heavily torn; Lot 1620: Three base neck; three labels scuff marked; Lot 1621: Eleven base neck, one top shoulder; twelve labels slightly scuff ed “...delicate, mature nose of spices, tobacco, and fruitcake...Ethereal on the palate yet also massive and dense, with plenty of stewed fruit on a long, sustained frame...long fi nish...” (92? points) AG, Vinous.com, Oct 2005 (Lot 1621: See photo below) 1619 2 bottles per lot $1100–1700 1620 3 bottles per lot $1600–2400 1621 12 bottles (oc) per lot $7000–10000 Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano 1988 Bruno Giacosa Neive, Piedmont One label slightly tattered 1622 4 magnums per lot $3200–4800 Barolo Riserva, Falletto 1989 Bruno Giacosa Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont “...The pure texture, aromatic presence and structure of Nebbiolo are simply captivating.” (98 points) AG, Vinous.com, July 2013 1623 2 bottles per lot $1800–2800 Barolo, Villero 1990 Bruno Giacosa Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont One label damp stained “...seductive, exotic array of perfumed red fruits...The level of density, length and volume here are simply remarkable...harmony and elegance...” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, Feb 2010 1624 3 bottles per lot $750–1100 Sassicaia 1988 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany Eleven top shoulder “Fabulously pure aromatic expression of attractive gamey notes and au- tumn fruit. Fine, polished, vibrant...Immense life again; concentration and persistence.” (96 points) Ella Lister, WFW, Issue 56, Q2 2017 1625 11 bottles per lot $4500–6500 Barolo, Sperss 1990 Gaja Serralunga d’Alba, Piedmont Seven base neck, top shoulder “...a sweet, seamless beauty endowed with gorgeous fruit. The wine possesses superb inner perfume and purity...pure 1990 and pure Serralun- ga...” (95 points) AG, Vinous.com, Feb 2010 1626 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3200–4800 :: Lot 1621