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An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines FRIDAY, MARCH 19 & SATURDAY, MARCH 20, 2010 AN AUCTION OF FINEST & RAREST WINES AT TRU RESTAURANT Tru Restaurant 676 N. St. Clair Street Chicago Those bidding or sending inquiries should refer to this auction as Sale #1003 “STANLEY” Session I: Friday, March 19, 2010 - 10:00am (Lots 1 - 740) Session II: Saturday, March 20, 2010 - 10:00am (Lots 741 - 1466) HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. 363 W. ERIE STREET, SUITE 500W CHICAGO, IL 60654 tel: 312.482.9996 fax: 312.335.9096 www.hdhwine.com Table of Contents Letter from the CEO 3 Market Analysis: HDH Auction Index 4 Special Events 5 Highlights of this Auction 6 Session I: Lots 1 - 740 7-64 Session II: Lots 741 - 1466 65-130 Index of Wines 131-151 Half-Bottle & Large Format Index 143-147 OWC Index 147-151 Ullage, Bottle Size Descriptions & Abbreviations Used in this Catalog 152 Procedures for Bidding & Payment 153 Collection, Delivery, & Storage 155 Conditions of Sale 156 Our Auction Venue: Tru Restaurant 158 About HDH 159 How to Sell your Wines with HDH 160 Delivery & Collection Instructions Form 161 Catalog Subscription Form 163 Absentee Bidding Form 165-166 Upcoming Auction Dates: May 8, 2010 June 26, 2010 Lots Pictured on Front Cover: Lots 100, 218, 1183, 1187 (L-R) Lots Pictured on Back Cover: Lots 395, 746-749, 751, 1128 (L-R) February 2010 We are off to a strong start in 2010, with the January 30th auction posting industry leading results. We were again 100% sold, setting numerous records along the way. The cellars in this catalog are largely from previous consignors, which is a testament to the level of service that this team provides. Please take a close look at the depth and variety in this auction. We also hope that you will consider joining us in Chicago on Friday March 19th and Saturday March 20th to experience the auction fi rsthand and enjoy our incredible city. Paul Hart The auction opens with a truly fi ne cellar that includes a signifi cant cache of Bordeaux, along CEO with an assortment of Burgundy and Rhône (lots 1-277). Those collectors building or restocking Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. their fi rst growth Bordeaux bins will be drawn to the full cases from 1982, 1986, 1990, 1995, 1996 and 2000. The owner, whose interest in wine was piqued while traveling in Europe in 1961, was clearly drawn to quality and assembled a remarkable cellar with a core of the very best Châteaux and vintages from Bordeaux. The wines are in excellent condition, having never been moved from his 55° F underground home cellar. The selection of fi rst growth Bordeaux includes near fi fty full cases from the great modern vintages, nearly all in original wooden cases. Also offered is a library-like run of Château Pétrus. The collector clearly remained focused on quality when purchasing other Châteaux. Bidders will fi nd the very best of the 1982, 1985, 1990, 1995, 1996, and 2000 vintages. Quality and depth continues in the Saturday session (lots 741-1466). Again, we are honored that many longtime friends and repeat consignors are trusting in HDH to offer their collections. Leading Bordeaux is once again the theme in the Bacchus Partners collection (lots 741-1089). In addition to a stellar group of highlights including 1989 Pétrus (lot 786) and 1982 Mouton (lots 774-775), bidders will fi nd a well-chosen selection modern Bordeaux featuring the 2000, 2003 and 2005 vintages. Rounding out the offering is a strong section of wines from the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, anchored by a broad selection of La Tâche (1995, 1998, 2002, 2005, 2006). Outstanding Burgundy is featured again in the collection of another friend of Hart Davis Hart (Lots 1181-1261). Bidders will fi nd Romanée-Conti (lots 1182-1192) as well as Roumier, Ramonet and a host of other leading producers. We look forward to seeing you in Chicago on Friday, March 19 and Saturday March 20. If you are unable to join us at Tru, please remember that you can submit absentee bids via www. hdhwine.com or by fax 312-335-9096. Our real time online bidding is another way to bid and pre-registration information found on www.hdhlive.com. Sincerely, Paul Hart CEO Market Analysis: HDH Auction Index (2006-Present) The HDH Auction Index tracks the performance of 15 key wines sold at HDH auctions. The January 2006 auction was chosen as the benchmark. Each point on the graph denotes an HDH auction. Visit www.hdhwine.com for further details. HDH AUCTION INDEX +125% +100% +75% +50% +25% 0 Jan-06 Jun-06Sep-06Oct-06Dec-06Feb-07 Jun-07Sep-07Oct-07Dec-07Feb-08Apr-08 Jun-08Sep-08Nov-08Dec-08Jan-09 Sep-09Oct-09Dec-09Jan-10 April-06 Mar-07May-07 May-08 Mar-09May-09Jun-09AJun-09B HDH Auction Index Performance: Top Performing Wine in Index Sale to Sale*: +15.22% Sale to Sale*: ‘86 Mouton +44.43% 2010 YTD: +15.22% 2010 YTD: ‘86 Mouton +44.43% Three Years: +39.32% Three Years: ‘82 Lafi te +243.75% * From the December 5, 2009 auction to the January 30, 2010 auction. Top 5 Lots exceeding the high estimate by dollars (January 2010 Auction): Lot Description Estimate Hammer Price Aggregate 456 1982 Château Pétrus (6 mags) $24,000-35,000 $60,000 $71,700 492 1990 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (12 bs) $28,000-42,000 $55,000 $65,725 289 1991 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (5 bs) $18,000-28,000 $40,000 $47,800 705 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) $17,000-26,000 $38,000 $45,410 706 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) $17,000-26,000 $35,000 $41,825 Please contact us to sell John Hart, Chairman your wines with HDH at an [email protected] HDH Sell Through Rate upcoming auction or at retail. 312.573.5588 The sell through rate shows the percentage of offered lots ultimately purchased at auction. A Paul Hart, CEO Ben Nelson, President high sell through rate is indicative of a broad and [email protected] [email protected] diverse group of active buyers. 312.573.5582 312.573.5593 Michael Davis, Vice Chairman Ben Ferdinand, Vice President Jan. 2010 2010 All time [email protected] Senior Consignment Advisor 100% 100% 98.19% 312.573.5590 [email protected] 312.573.5585 2005 Bâtard-Montrachet Friday, March 19, 2010 6:30pm Walk-Around Tasting L2O Restaurant 2300 Lincoln Park West Chicago, Illinois $195 per person Please join Hart Davis Hart for a walk-around tasting of the exceptional 2005 grand cru vineyard, Bâtard- Montrachet. Comprised of less than 12 hectares Bâtard-Montrachet produces complex wines of superb quality. The tasting will feature 13 producers including Lefl aive, Ramonet, Sauzet, and Henri Boillot. Chef Laurent Gras will prepare an arrangement of canapés to accompany the wines. We hope you can join us for this unique horizontal tasting experience. FEATURED PRODUCERS: Domaine Lefl aive, Domaine Ramonet, Etienne Sauzet, Henri Boillot, Remoissenet, Vincent Girardin, Pierre Morey, Paul Pernot L2O is pleased to invite HDH Guests to a special fi ve-course dinner Jean-Marc Morey, Jean-Marc Boillot, following the tasting. Dinner will start at 8:00pm and will cost $135 Gagnard-Delagrange, Fontaine-Gagnard, per person plus tax and gratuity. Wine pairings will be available at an Jean-Noël Gagnard additional cost or the full wine list can be presented. Space is limited and reservations through the restaurant (773.868.0002) are required. For more information or to make reservations please contact Marc Smoler at [email protected] or 312.482.9766. Wine subject to change. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. BYOB Dinner Series Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:30pm Champagne Reception 7:00pm Dinner MK Restaurant 868 N. Franklin St Chicago, IL 60610 (Valet parking available) $150 (all inclusive) Please join Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. at MK Restaurant on Thursday, April 15th for a “Tax Relief” BYOB Dinner. The dinner will be paired with Chef Michael Kornick’s “First of Spring Menu” featuring farm fresh ingredients and artisanal meats. We encourage you to bring fun white wines such as aged Riesling, Grüner Veltiner and White Rhônes along with traditional reds. This event is a great opportunity to share some treasures from your cellar as well as some gems that we will be bringing from the cellars of HDH. Come experience a casual evening of great food, wine, action, and interaction at one of our favorite Chicago Restaurants. Table reservations are available for parties of 2-8; sharing is encouraged. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Maria Elgass at [email protected] or 312.573.5597. Highlights of this Auction W Lots 1-277 A Magnifi cent Cellar of Finest and Rarest Wines with Pristine Provenance Highlighted by a Stunning Selection of Bordeaux in Full Case Quantities from the Best Vintages Between 1982 and 2000 Lots 278-474 X An Extensive Offering of Fine Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne from a Prominent East Coast Collector Spanning Six Decades W Lots 741-1089 An Exceptional Offering of European & Californian Wines from The Bacchus Partners Fine Wine Appreciation Fund Lots 1107-1129 X Superlative Bordeaux Including Full Cases of Petrus 1989 in Both Magnums and Bottles as Well as Other Wines from the Long-Established Cellar of a Distinguished Long Island Attorney W Lots 1181-1261 An Outstanding Selection Highlighting Burgundy from Top Producers Including Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Coche-Dury, Ramonet and Roumier from the Cellar of a Prominent West Coast Collector Lots 1408-1416 X Magnifi cent Bordeaux in Full Case Quantities from the Cellar of a Distinguished Gentleman Including Two Cases of the Legendary Haut-Brion 1989 SESSION I: FRIDAY, MARCH 19, 2010 AN AUCTION OF FINEST & RAREST WINES INCLUDING A MAGNIFICENT CELLAR OF BORDEAUX (LOTS 1 - 277) LOTS 1 - 740 10:00AM A MAGNIFICENT CELLAR OF FINEST AND Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986 RAREST WINES WITH PRISTINE PROVENANCE Pauillac, 1er cru classé HIGHLIGHTED BY A STUNNING SELECTION OF All capsules slightly corroded BORDEAUX IN FULL CASE QUANTITIES FROM “...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat- THE BEST VINTAGES BETWEEN 1982 AND 2000 ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (100 points) Robert M.
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