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Zachys® Fine & Rare Wines June 4, 2020 at 9:00 AM EST Lots 1–877 zachys® Fine & Rare Wines June 4, 2020 at 9:00 AM EST Lots 1–877 This auction will be held “live online,” with a live feed of the auctioneer. Zachys is also accepting online, absentee, and phone bids, like all auctions. For assistance bidding from home, contact [email protected]. Sale 2006N350 Upcoming Zachys Wine Auctions June 19 & 20 - Hong Kong June 26 - New York City In addition to the sales listed above, Zachys holds eAuctions monthly. Please see our website zachys.com/auctions for details. Zachys Consolidated Shipment Zachys offers consolidated shipping from New York to Hong Kong several times a year. Local delivery charges apply. Please email [email protected] for more information. Zachys Consolidated Air Shipment Zachys offers special consolidated air shipping between Hong Kong and New York at a discounted rate of US$84 per 9L. Local delivery charges will apply. Please email [email protected] for more information. New York – Washington, DC Consolidated Shipments Zachys offers FREE temperature-controlled consolidated shipments of wine purchased at Zachys auctions between Zachys New York in White Plains, NY and Zachys DC in Washington, DC. Please contact 914.448.3026 or [email protected] for further information. Shipment of Spirits Buyers should be advised there are certain restrictions regarding the shipment of spirits. Clients wishing to ship outside of the U.S. must arrange delivery through their carrier for international shipping. In addition, Zachys is unable to arrange common carrier delivery of hard liquor or spirits outside the state of NY. H LIVE ONLINE BIDDING! In addition to browsing the catalog and placing absentee bids online, now you can get in on the action live from the comfort of your home or office! Visit www.zachys.com/auctions for details. Please note that starting on January 1, 2020 the Buyers Premium is 24% for all sales globally. Follow us on social media @zachysauctions ® New York • Hong Kong • San Francisco • Washington, DC • [email protected] • zachys.com zachys tel +852.2530.1971 • tel +1.914.448.3026 • fax +852.3014.3838 • fax +1.914.313.2350 1 NEW YORK Auctioneers Directors Fritz Hatton (#1123249) Alicia Martell Director of Operations Jamie Pollack (#1408627) Ame Brewster Director of Customer Service Jeff Zacharia (#1285129) Charles Antin (#1406288) Austin Zhang Senior Wine Specialists Don Zacharia Jeff Zacharia Stu Jakub Senior Account Manager CEO President Michael Moser Pricing Consultants Josephine Young Property Geoffrey Troy Senior Advisor Wine Specialists Bids, Customer Service & Buyer Payment Julia Banks Auction Manager Cindy Bennett Consigner Payment Alberto Soriano Property Manager Danielle Castaldo Bid Manager Anastasia Hesser Property Daniella Hernandez Customer Service Associate Jennifer Cirrincione Customer Service Associate Keody Ureña Customer Service Associate Junior Wine Specialists & Wine Specialist Assistants Renée Henriques Customer Service Associate Emily Rosenberg Property & Junior Wine Specialist Logistics Amelia Krusell Junior Wine Specialist Walter Braskett Logistics Manager Jamie Pollack Fritz Hatton Bayron Carter Catalog Production Dwayne Rennalls Logistics Coordinator Global Managing Director Advisor, Assistant Principal Auctioneer Brandon Cabral Logistics Administrator Mason Alter Catalog Production Jomone Thorne Logistics Administrator Assistant Neil Maxwell Special Operations Amanda Opromolla Sales Coordinator Cole Rockwell Marketing Coordinator Dennies Krecko Property Auction Warehouse Robert Lyles Property Trevor McLawrence Warehouse Supervisor Creative Services Operations Kristen Hutton Creative Services Manager Katie Jacobs Special Operations Manager Connor Michalek Graphic Designer Julia Gaines Auction Administrator Terrence Tang Christy Erickson Head of Asia, Hong Kong Head of Europe, Paris EUROPE Consultants Edouard Berry Wine Specialist Marie Martel Specialist Assistant Peter Mansell Wine Specialist & Logistics Totte Steneby Consultant Charles Antin Austin Zhang Senior International Specialist, Sales Director, China ASIA New York Consultants Customer Service Elliot Faber Senior Whisky Advisor Maggie Ma Operations Supervisor Junko Watanabe Japan Ivy Chan Customer Service Manager Elaine Chui Logistics Solution Specialist Nicole So Customer Service & Wine Specialists Administrator Ching Wong Private Accounts Manager Simon Choi Wine Specialist NEW YORK Raymond Lai Property Manager Marketing & Public Relations Dora Kam Wine Specialist 39 Westmoreland Avenue, White Plains, NY 10606 Sydney Corliss Marketing & Events Nathan Ung Sales Coordinator Manager 1.914.448.3026 • 1.914.313.2350 fax Alex Kong Wine Specialist [email protected] Operations HONG KONG Alvin Sham Operations Manager Unit A&B, 3/F, Tern Centre Tower II, No. 251 Queen’s Road Central, Hong Kong +852.2530.1971 • +852.3014.3838 fax [email protected] 施氏亞洲: 如欲以中文查詢Zachys拍賣會事宜 請聯絡 +852.2530.1971 或電郵至 [email protected]。 2 Contents Contacts For This Auction 2 Introduction 4 Day 1 Lots 1-877 6 Buying & Bidding Information 142 Conditions of Sale 144 General Catalog Notes 146 Collection & Delivery Form 149 Bidder Pre-Registration Form 150 Absentee Bid Form 151 Index By Region & Producer 153 Designed by Kristen Hutton Connor Michalek 3 Fine & Rare Wines As an auctioneer, there’s nothing like standing in front of a packed room selling the world’s finest wines to a rowdy clientele, you! But what a difference a few months make. After the hugely successful La Paulee auction in March, the world changed. Our first concerns were for the health and well-being of our employees, the lifeblood of Zachys. While keeping everyone safe, we wanted to continue to do business, and that means bringing you amazing collections of the finest and rarest wines. And I’ve been reassured to see that the market is strong. We’ve got plenty of amazing wine to sell, and prices haven’t changed since the March auction. In the retail world at Zachys, business is up. And on May 8, in Hong Kong, we launched a concept we’ve wanted to test for a long time. For years, we’ve jokingly called it the “auction in a box.” An auctioneer on your computer, live-streamed from our office, with the same phone and absentee bidding, but with no room. Sorry, no steaks from Smith & Wollensky! I was there at 6:30am EST for this Hong Kong Evening Sale, and it was a success, and so we’re doing it again. For the vast majority of you who live outside of the New York area, this auction is no different from any other. For those used to joining us at a restaurant, you’ll have to stay home. One thing that is the same, though, is the amazing selection of rare wines on offer, all with excellent provenance. These are the highest-quality product you can buy. As I have said many times, “At Zachys, you can bid with confidence.” This sale is no different. Dozens of lots of DRC, Roumier, Rousseau, Coche-Dury, the best of Bordeaux from the “Big 8,” loads of lots of Le Pin, and one of the coolest collections of Madeira—dating back to the 18th-century—that I can remember seeing in one of our auctions. At the end of the auction, we are offering several “expe- riential” lots from organizations that have had their charity fundraisers cancelled due to Covid-19. For a trip to Napa or a private chef in your home (valid until the end of 2021) these lots are some of the rarest in the catalog, and I’m delighted to say we won’t be charging a buyer’s premium, so you can make your winning bid a donation to one of these 501(c)(3) organizations. In the past 75 years, Zachys has seen a lot of changes. The one common thread that has run through the business is our commitment to our employees, and to fine wine. In a way, everything has changed, and nothing has. I can’t wait to “see” you in the saleroom for this auction. Be safe, Jeff Zacharia President 4 Day 1 Lots 1–877 June 4 at 9:00 AM EST 5 THE FINEST BORDEAUX & BURGUNDY FROM A MEMBER OF THE WINE TRADE (LOTS 1-92) Highly regarded as one of the top collectors of his generation, this collector and wine merchant has amassed a collection of stunning bottles in obscene quantities. Featured below is just a sampling of his bank vault of Bordeaux and Burgundies. Just a few highlights are a perfectly sourced double magnum of Château Latour 1961, Pétrus 2009, and rare magnums of Le Pin 2005. From Burgundy, there is the unicorn Mazis Chambertin d’Auvenay 1999 and several vintages of Musigny Mugnier to get your palate started. The vast majority of these bottles were either sourced directly from producers, importers, or were purchased at highly competitive single owner auctions. This collector is renowned for his knowledge and vets every single& one of his purchases to ensure perfect provenance. BORDEAUX Groupe Duclot Bordeaux Collection Assortment Case 2003 Château Haut-Brion 2006 Bordeaux, Premier Cru Supérieur Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé nine individual original cartons in original wood case Lot 1: 6-pack original wood case contains one bottle each of Latour, Haut-Brion, La Mission Lots 2 & 3: 3-pack original wood case Haut-Brion, Ausone, Lafite, Mouton, Cheval Blanc, Pétrus, and Margaux "The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well- 10 9 bottles US$6500-9500 judged acidity, a gentle build to a concentrated, earthy, truffle-tinged finish that lingers long in the mouth...96." WA 5/16. Groupe Duclot Bordeaux Collection Parcel: lots 2 & 3 Assortment Case 2008 1 6 magnums (1.5L) US$4000-6000 Bordeaux, Premier Cru Supérieur 2 3 double magnums (3L) US$4000-6000 banded original wood case 3 3 double magnums (3L) contains one bottle each of Cheval Blanc, Haut-Brion, La Mission Haut-Brion, Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, Pétrus, and Yquem Château Lafite Rothschild 2005 11 9 bottles US$4800-7500 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé banded original wood case 4 1 imperial (6L) US$6000-9000 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2009 St Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé includes original wood case Château Lafite Rothschild 2006 "Full-bodied with a firm frame of grainy tannins and tons Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé of freshness, the muscular fruit completely coats the pal- banded original wood case ate with juicy berry preserves, while the finish is long and "Nevertheless, the sophistication really comes through savory...100." WA 3/19.
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