An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines
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An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines Friday, January 27 at 11 am (Lots 1 - 597) and Saturday, January 28 at 10 am (Lots 598 - 1389) At the Chicago Athletic Association 12 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago Those bidding or sending inquiries should refer to this auction as Sale #0601 “HIGHLANDS” A Comparative Tasting of Bordeaux Vintages 1985 and 1986 Thursday, January 26 6:00pm - 8:00pm The Chicago Athletic Association 1985 and 1986 were consecutive vintages of superlative quality in Bordeaux, an occurrence rarely allowed by nature. Another very notable example of "twin" vintages are the harvests in 1928 and 1929. As both the 1985 and 1986 vintages are now entering their third decade, we feel it appropriate to explore their individual and collective merits with this special tasting. At least forty wines will be featured, including all five first growths, as well as Château Cheval-Blanc. The summer of 1985 was both long and hot, and a record harvest took place under ideal conditions. The results prompted Michael Broadbent to comment in Vintage Wine that "only the unlucky or incapable made a mess of their '85s." The harvest in 1986 was even larger than that of 1985, and the quality of the Cabernet Sauvignon was superlative. Truly exceptional and long- lived wines were produced. Mouton-Rothschild produced one of the greatest wines of the 20th century in 1986, and it is featured in this tasting. Join us as we taste and compare the 1985 and 1986 vintages. Among the wines to be tasted in both the 1985 and 1986 Château Calon Ségur Château Margaux vintages: Château Cheval Blanc Château La Mission-Haut-Brion Château Cos d’Estournel Château Montrose Château Ducru-Beaucaillou Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Gruaud Larose Château Palmer Château Haut Brion Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron Château Lafite-Rothschild Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Château Latour Château Rausan Ségla Château Lynch-Bages Château Sociando Mallet Château Léoville-Las-Cases Château Talbot 2 Auction 0601 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: 312.482.9996 fax: 312.335.9096 www.hdhwine.com Pre-Auction Tasting Buffet Luncheon During the Auction Friday, January 27 at 10am Friday: 12:30-2pm The Chicago Athletic Association Saturday: 12-1:30pm Prospective bidders are invited to an informal pre-auction tasting at 10 am on Friday, January 27 at the Chicago Athletic Association. The tasting will feature a selection of wines representing various consignments offered in the auction. Admission to the tasting is very limited, and available by advance reservation only. Attendees must be at least 21 years old. $60 per person. Buffet Luncheons: Friday, January 27 & Saturday, January 28. Bidders are provided table seating during the auction, and a buffet luncheon will be available on Friday from 12:30-2 and Saturday, 12-1:30. $40 per person per day. To make reservations for the tasting and luncheons please contact Jacqueline Cellini 312.482.9996 or [email protected] no later than Tuesday, January 24. Highlights of the Pre-Auction Tasting Red Bordeaux White Burgundy 1970 Château Cos d’Estournel 1990 Montrachet, Louis Latour 1985 Château Cos d’Estournel 1985 Château Gruaud-Larose Red Rhone 1986 Château Lynch-Bages 1998 Hermitage, La Sizeranne, Chapoutier 1986 Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1986 Château Prieure-Lichine Italian Red 1989 Château Sociando-Mallet 1985 Barolo, Luigi Einaudi 1990 Château Haut-Brion 1997 Tignanello 1990 Château Lafite-Rothschild 1990 Château Mouton-Rothschild California Red 1996 Château Monbousquet 1982 Beaulieu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Private Reserve 1996 Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1987 Heitz Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha’s Vineyard White Bordeaux Vintage Port 1983 Château Doisy-Daëne 1963 Dow 1985 Château Laville-Haut-Brion Red Burgundy 1993 Charmes-Chambertin, Laurent 1998 Richebourg, Christian Remoissenet 1995 Volnay, Clos des Chenes, Michel Lafarge Wines to be Poured During the Auction The following wines will be tasted at different intervals of the auction on Friday and Saturday: Friday 2001 Château Grillet 1999 Clos L’Eglise 1998 Hermitage La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Saturday 2000 Corton-Charlemagne, Louis Jadot 1999 Nuit St. Georges Aux Allots, Leroy 1998 Valpolicella Dal Forno Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: 312.482.9996 fax: 312.335.9096 www.hdhwine.com Auction 0601 3 Our Venue: The Chicago Athletic Association We are privileged to be using the historic Chicago Athletic Association as our venue for auctions and other special events. The club is located at 12 South Michigan Avenue, overlooking Lake Michigan and the new centerpiece of downtown Chicago, Millennium Park. Now celebrating its 115th year of operation, the venerable and stately halls of the Chicago Athletic Association provides bidders with every degree of comfort and service. Being easy walking distance to the Art Institute and The Magnificent Mile, the location is convenient to countless attractions. The auction will take place on the 8th floor of the club in the Main Dining Room. Ample parking is available in the Grant Park North Garage, the entrance to which is at Michigan Avenue and Madison. 4 Auction 0601 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: 312.482.9996 fax: 312.335.9096 www.hdhwine.com TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. General Information 5-6 Occupying a unique position in the rare wine market, Hart Lot Descriptions: Session I 9-49 Davis Hart is both a dynamic retailer and an Lot Descriptions: Session II 51-102 internationally prominent wine auction house. Founded in Ullage, Bottle Size Descriptions & Abbreviations 103 October 2004, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. represents the Used in this Catalog alliance of a highly respected trio with a combined Procedures for Bidding & Payment 104 experience of 75 years in the rare wine business: John Collection, Delivery, & Storage 105 Hart, Michael Davis, and Paul Hart. John Hart's reputation Conditions of Sale 106 and expertise is renowned, having been actively engaged Index of Wines 107-122 in the rare wine business for over three decades. With Large Format Index 122-125 extensive careers at Christie's, Davis & Company, and Delivery & Collection Instructions Form 127 Sotheby's, Michael Davis and Paul Hart are the most Catalog Subscription Form 129 experienced wine auctioneers in America. This new Absentee Bidding Form 131 venture, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., quickly emerged as an innovative and trusted purveyor of rare wines, and the firm is now the largest wine auction firm outside of New York :: and London. Hart Davis Hart is the most trusted source for rare wine in America. Our experience and expertise is unrivalled in the industry, and the principals and our team are committed Auction Contacts to providing highly personalized service at every level. Wine Inquiries & Consignments Michael Davis Paul Hart CEO President 312 573 5590 312 573 5582 How to Sell and Buy Wines at Hart [email protected] [email protected] Davis Hart Allan Frischman Ben Nelson Only properly cellared wines are considered for consign- Vice-President Senior Expert, ment. Every case is opened and every bottle scrutinized by Senior Expert Consignments our experienced team to ensure the integrity of your buy- 312 573 5591 312 573 5593 ing experience. [email protected] [email protected] Consignments are approached on an individual basis, and General Inquiries, Consignments & Absentee Bidding we provide a customized procedure for selling based on the nature of the cellar and the needs of the owner. By Tim Hackett Leah Hammer offering a flexible approach, we are able to maximize the Consignment Manager Consignment and market potential of a cellar, from intact cases of classic 312 482 9996 Auction Specialist Bordeaux to single bottles suitable for current drinking. [email protected] 312 573 5592 We are in the best position to maximize the potential of [email protected] any cellar on the international market. We provide a compelling and unique range of options for Payment Arrangements Shipping & Storage buyers and sellers. Maureen Cwiok Dale Salentiny Client Accounts Cellar Manager • Traditional Auctions 312 573 5587 312 573 5596 Wines may be offered in one of our regularly scheduled [email protected] [email protected] auctions, providing the upside potential generated by com- petitive international bidding. Our first year of auctions in 2005 was a resounding success, with an average sold rate :: by value of 98%, the highest of any major wine auction firm in the world. Bidders participated from nearly every state of the U.S., as well as Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: 312.482.9996 fax: 312.335.9096 www.hdhwine.com Auction 0601 5 Potential bidders may receive our heavily annotated and Michael Davis Paul Hart illustrated auction catalogs on a subscription basis. CEO President Subscribers receive catalogs roughly four weeks prior to 312 573 5590 312 573 5582 the date of each auction. Catalogs may also be reviewed [email protected] [email protected] online at www.hdhwine.com. Absentee bids may be sub- mitted via fax or telephone, or through our website. Wines Allan Frischman Ben Nelson are obtained for bidders at the lowest possible price, Vice-President, Senior Senior Expert, pending other bids and reserves. Expert Consignments 312 573 5591 312 573 5593 • Website Consignments on hdhwine.com [email protected] [email protected] Collectors who prefer the comfort of selling wines at a fixed price in a shorter period of time may do so through Tim Hackett Leah Hammer our website, hdhwine.com, one of the most dynamic wine Consignment Manager Consignment Specialist retail sites in the world. Although we do not maintain a 312 573 5581 312 573 5592 traditional storefront, our website is open for commerce [email protected] [email protected] 24 hours a day, and has become the most reliable source in America for rare wines available for immediate sale.