THE FOX CELLAR II AN EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE COLLECTION HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. Tru Restaurant. 676 N. St. Clair Street Chicago

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1 THE FOX CELLAR II AN EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE COLLECTION Tru Restaurant 676 N. St. Clair Street Chicago Those bidding or sending inquiries should refer to this auction as Sale #1009 FOX II Session I: Friday, September 24, :00am (Lots 1-863) Session II: Saturday, September 25, :00am (Lots ) HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. 363 W. ERIE STREET, SUITE 500w CHICAGO, IL tel: fax:

2 Table of Contents Letter from the President 3 Special Events 4-5 Wine Table of Contents 6 Session I: Lots Re-Introducing the Fox Collection 8 Session II: Lots Index of Wines Half-Bottle & Large Format Index OWC Index Ullage, Bottle Size Descriptions & Abbreviations Used in this Catalog 109 Procedures for Bidding & Payment 110 Conditions of Sale 112 Collection, Delivery, & Storage 113 Our Auction Venue: Tru Restaurant 115 About HDH 116 How to Sell your Wines with HDH 117 Market Analysis: HDH Auction Index 118 Delivery & Collection Instructions Form 119 Catalog Subscription Form 121 Absentee Bidding Form HDH Staff 125 Upcoming Auction Dates: October 30, 2010 December 11, 2010 Lots Pictured on Front Cover: Lots Pictured on Back Cover: Lots (L-R) Lots (L-R)

3 August 2010 In the spring of 2008, Paul asked me to tag along on a trip to meet with a long time client and potential consignor. I had heard of the client but had never met him. I was hopeful that we would be in a position to help him, and from what I had heard I figured we were talking about something very significant -- possibly a couple hundred thousand dollars of great Bordeaux. It turned out to be somewhat larger (by a factor of nearly 100). Ben Nelson President Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. The consignor is tough. There have been times when I wanted to change his mind on some point or another. I would dig deep, throw everything I had at him -- then I would throw in the kitchen sink, and then I would dig even deeper. Nothing worked. It was futile. In retrospect, he is almost always right. I chalk it up to experience; he has a few years on me. His name wouldn t mean anything to most people in social wine circles. He is much more likely to be found spending time with his family, fishing, or traveling for work than at a fancy wine dinner. He loves wine, but gets squeamish about opening expensive bottles. He would rather drink a really nice $30 bottle of wine than open one that costs $100, let alone $1000 or more. When I called him to report on the success of the first Fox Cellar auction (which grossed $11.2 million) he told me he was going to celebrate with his new favorite wine a $25 California Pinot Noir. A lot has happened since we sold the first part of the Fox Cellar in The economy faltered, stock markets crashed, and wine prices fell. Since then, markets have recovered some of what was lost. Wine has done comparatively better, with prices almost back to peak levels. Our consignor stayed philosophical throughout; during the depths of the crisis he told me with a chuckle, Ben, it s just money and now we ll have less of it. I wish I had his guts. When this consignor makes a decision, he doesn t mess around, and he keeps at it for the long haul. In the 1980s, he decided that buying Bordeaux futures in the best vintages would end up being a good move in the long term. Instead of complaining about the futures prices when wines were released at what seemed at the time to be ridiculously high levels, he put in orders to buy every case he could find. He bought ten, twenty, or thirty cases of a wine at a time. When he decided to buy a few things outside of Bordeaux, he bought DRC, Gaja, Guigal, and Penfolds Grange. The Madeira collection he accumulated is stunning. When Paul and I descended into the cellar on that spring day in 2008, we couldn t believe our eyes. There were stacks of cases of first growths as far as you could see. A wall of DRC, hundreds of imperials: it went on and on. Why is it the most important cellar I have ever seen? Because of the focus on the greatest wines, the unbelievable depth of the offerings, and above all the provenance. Provenance is a word that is thrown around a lot these days. This consignment came to us with a huge box filled with futures receipts; that is provenance. This will be the last chance you have to buy most of these wines from the Fox Cellar. At this point in his life our consignor is trying to wind it down (although with characteristic determination he is still buying futures!). This is your chance to go back in time and buy these incredible wines if you missed them on release. I cannot recommend this cellar enough. It s the best I ve ever seen. Enjoy. Sincerely, Ben Nelson President

4 FOX CELLAR II PRE-AUCTION EVENTS Annual Comparative Bordeaux Tasting Vintages 2003 and 2005 Château Mouton Rothschild Ten-Vintage Vertical Tasting Friday, September 10th, :30-8:00pm The Newberry Library 60 West Walton St., Chicago, Illinois $325 per person Friday September 24, :30pm Blackbird Restaurant 619 W. Randolph St., Chicago, Illinois $600 per person Please join us for our annual Comparative Bordeaux Tasting as we assess the individual and collective merits of these two superlative vintages. The 2003 and 2005 Bordeaux vintages are considered two of the top vintages of the decade. The tasting will feature 40 wines from 20 Châteaux. The weather for the 2003 Vintage consisted of a mild winter and early spring followed by a dry, hot summer. The best wines are very ripe and display good concentration and structure. The weather patterns for the 2005 vintage were considered perfect. The wines from 05 are rich, complex, and beautifully balanced, packed with ripe, pure fruit and have the structure that will allow the top wines to age well into the next decade and beyond. Join us as we taste and compare the 2003 and 2005 vintages. Selections from the tasting: Château Margaux, Château Mouton-Rothschild Château Latour, Château Haut-Brion Château Lafite-Rothschild, Château Cheval Blanc Château La Mission-Haut-Brion, Vieux Château Certan Château Lynch-Bages, Château Pichon-Lalande Château Ducru-Beaucaillou, Château Montrose Château Léoville-Las-Cases, Château Cos d Estournel Château Léoville-Barton Premier je suis, Second je fus, Mouton ne change. -Baron Philippe de Rothschild Château Mouton Rothschild is regarded as one of the world s greatest wines. To celebrate this historic auction, we have chosen 10 celebrated vintages reflective of The Fox Cellar II, including such luminary vintages as 1982, 1986, 1996, 2000, 2003 and Chef Paul Kahan will prepare innovative food pairings to match with these spectacular wines. Space is extremely limited. Featured Wines: Château Mouton Rothschild: 1982, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2000, 2003, Château d Yquem 1827 Boal Madeira, Quinta do Serrado For more information or to make reservations, please contact Marc Smoler at or him at msmoler@hdhwine.com.

5 H ART D AVIS H ART WINE CO. & presents an historic evening Celebrating Twenty-Five Years of Harlan Estate Join us for a retrospec ve tas ng and dinner featuring the legendary Harlan Estate An in-depth tas ng direct from the cellars of Harlan Estate, followed by a mul -course dinner handcra ed by Joël Robuchon. Saturday, October 16, 2010 Tas ng of Select Vintages 6:30 pm: 1990, 1992, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2005, 2006 Dinner 7:30 pm: 1994, 1995, 1997, 2001, 2002 Robuchon à Galera Hotel Lisboa 2-4 Avenida de Lisboa, Macau Mr. Don Weaver Director, Harlan Estate Mr. Alan Ho Execu ve Director, Florinda Hotels Interna onal (Holdings) Limited Mr. John Hart, Chairman Mr. Paul Hart, CEO Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. 2,500 USD per person. For more informa on, please contact Gabriel Suk at gsuk@hdhwine.com or More upcoming events in Asia: Oct 9 - SINGAPORE Harlan Estate Dinner Oct 10 - SINGAPORE White Burgundy Lunch Oct 12 - HO CHI MINH CITY Harlan Estate Dinner Oct 14 - HONG KONG BYOB dinner with Don Weaver For more informa on, please contact Gabriel Suk at gsuk@hdhwine.com

6 The Fox Cellar II Table of Contents SESSION I: Friday, September 24, :00am (Lots 1-863) LOTS Château Cheval Blanc Bordeaux: Vintages Château Haut-Brion Bordeaux: Vintages Château Lafite-Rothschild Bordeaux Château Latour Bordeaux: Vintages Rhône Wines Dom Pérignon Spanish Wines Madeira SESSION II: Saturday, September 25, :00am (Lots ) Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Other Red and White Burgundy Château Margaux Bordeaux Château Mouton-Rothschild Bordeaux: Vintages Château Pétrus Bordeaux: Vintages Sweet Bordeaux Italian Wines Californian Wines Australian Wines Vintage Port

7 FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2010 THE FOX CELLAR II: AN EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE COLLECTION LOTS :00AM

8 RE-INTRODUCING THE FOX COLLECTION Two years ago, the $11.2 million Fox Cellar auction set a new standard for HDH and reminded me why I started in this business more than thirty years ago. Over the years there have been ups and downs; I have seen bull markets, bear markets, wars, and political change. When I first started selling wine, the internet didn t exist and no one had ever heard of Robert Parker. Through it all, this business has always been about the people and the wine. And even with so much change, certain things stay the same. Worldwide, the passion for the greatest wines of Bordeaux has never been greater. John Hart Chairman Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. It is hard to believe that my relationship with the consignor goes back nearly thirty years. I never would have thought then that we would have come full circle like this. It really is amazing to see these wines again after all this time. The consignor is a fanatic about storage conditions. The stacks and stacks of pristine OWCs that haven t been touched since they left Chicago in the 80s or 90s are breathtaking. At this point I will let the collection speak for itself: Château Mouton Rothschild 88 lots worth an estimated $240,000-$360, cases in OWC Five cases of 2000 in OWC Château Haut-Brion 91 lots worth an estimated $250,000-$370, cases in OWC 846 bottles Four cases (12bs) and two Jeroboams of 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild 103 lots worth an estimated $845,000-$1,200, cases in OWC 949 bottles Eight cases (12bs) of 1996 Ten cases (12bs) of 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 57 lots worth an estimated $305,000-$460,000 It is a privilege to offer The Fox Cellar II. Please enjoy this incredible collection, and do join us in Chicago for all of the festivities. Sincerely, John Hart Chairman 8 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

9 CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC Cheval Blanc is undoubtedly one of Bordeaux s most profound wines. For most of the last 50 or so years, it has sat alone at the top of St.-Emilion s hierarchy, representing the finest wine this appellation can produce. For me, Cheval Blanc is Cheval Blanc it is like no other St.-Emilion or Pomerol I have ever tasted. The choice of grape varieties, equal parts Cabernet Franc and Merlot, is highly unusual. No other major château uses this much Cabernet Franc. Yet this grape reaches its zenith in Cheval Blanc s gravelly, sandy, and clay soil that is underpinned by a bed of iron rock, producing an extremely rich, ripe, intense, viscous wine. The style of wine produced at Cheval Blanc has no doubt contributed to its immense popularity. Dark ruby in color, in the very good vintages it is an opulently rich and fruity wine, full bodied, voluptuous, and lush, and deceptively easy to drink when young. The bouquet is especially distinctive. At its best, Cheval Blanc is an even more fragrant wine than Médoc first growths such as Château Margaux. Scents of minerals, menthol, exotic spices, tobacco, and intense, superripe, black fruits can be overwhelming. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

10 Château Cheval Blanc 1979 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Five base neck, two top shoulder level; three labels slightly bin soiled...richly coloured with a beautifully evolved bouquet, cloves, cinnamon and honey ; svelte, elegant...most recently...very mature looking; noticeable vanillin on nose...sept ****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) 1 10 bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1982 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Three base neck, three top shoulder level...roasted nose dominated by toffee and tobacco. Wonderfully silky...uncanny retention of primary fruit. Expands inexorably on the finish and goes on and on... (95 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July /August bottles per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1986 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Two labels slightly damp stained...a developing bouquet that offers up weedy tobacco, juxtaposed with sweet black berry, raspberry, and cherry fruit. The wine is rich, intense, and well-made... (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 3 12 bottles per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1988 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...impressively deep; hard nose though sweet, with a hint of vanilla and tobacco; soft yet tannic, refreshing, harmonious...july 1998 ***(*) Now-2015, possibly longer. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) 4 6 bottles per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1989 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Six base neck level Warm, roasted, spicy nose. Even a hint of raw meat...wonderfully appealing if you like bloody meat. Neat, dry finish with a real upturn - sort of kicks up its heels at the end... (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1995 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...multidimensional nose combines redcurrant, plums, raspberry, cherry, mocha and humus: really quite singular. Wonderful sweetness and depth of flavor... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1996 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...aromas of plum, loganberry, milk chocolate and spice... Good density and weight in the mouth...penetrating sweetness and a smooth texture despite its lively acidity... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1998 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 23: Three slightly damp stained labels...notes of bitter chocolate and menthol...dense and pure but still quite tight and showing a minty austerity...superb clarity of flavor... (95+ points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 2000 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, truffles, and mocha...scents of licorice, menthol, and saddle leather. Opulent and full-bodied, with low acidity, sweet tannin... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1990 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 7: Three base neck level...the gorgeously expressive aromatics are followed by a full-bodied wine revealing abundant glycerin as well as elevated alcohol, but it is not hot, and nothing is out of place... (98+ points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1992 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) 8 12 bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 2001 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 2002 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...Currant, blackberry, mocha, violet, sandalwood and tobacco leaf on the perfumed nose. Silky and nicely concentrated...understated and classy... (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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12 Château Cheval Blanc 2003 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...aromas of mocha, tobacco and milk chocolate...suave, fine-grained and sappy, with lovely vinosity...redcurrant and milk chocolate flavors... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 2004 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...herb, menthol, cranberry, black currant, and licorice aromas...medium-bodied and elegant with plenty of sweet fruit... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 2005 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...Knockout nose offers terrific vinosity to the aromas of dark raspberry, mocha, minerals, licorice, menthol and dark chocolate. Lush, fat and suave... (96(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ BORDEAUX: VINTAGES Château Cos d Estournel 1982 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé Lot 40: Six base neck level; all labels slightly bin soiled; all capsules slightly corroded...a stunning set of aromatics consisting of blue and black fruits, loamy earth, flowers, licorice, and spice box...sweet tannins, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1982 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Three base neck level; one torn label; all capsules nicked...sweet perfume of forest floor, spice box, cedar, and copious quantities of black fruits...pure with sweet tannins... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Figeac 1982 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Four base neck level...a sensational Figeac nose of mint, fruitcake, Asian spices, gobs of sweet black and red fruits, and a smoky component in the background...lovely freshness... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ Château Gruaud Larose 1982 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Six base neck level; one torn capsule...broodingly dense, thick, unctuously textured...scents of beef blood, steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and underbrush. One of the most concentrated wines of the vintage... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ Château La Mission Haut Brion 1982 Graves, cru classé Four base neck, one top shoulder level...massive richness as well as abundant notes of black fruits, truffles, creosote, scorched earth, smoke...incredible depth of fruit and glycerin...a monumental wine! (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 1982 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 45: Two base neck, four top shoulder level; one slightly raised cork; all labels slightly bin soiled; Lot 46: Four base neck, two top shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; five labels slightly glue stained; owc - top missing 45 6 bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1982 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Five base neck, one top shoulder, two very high shoulder level...classic lead pencil, cassis, kirsch, cedar, and spice characteristics...full-bodied flavors. The tannins are still there... (95+ points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1982 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 48: Two base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 49: Two base neck level; Lot 50: Eight base neck, three top shoulder, one very high shoulder level...classic aromas of cedar wood, fruitcake, tobacco leaf, and crème de cassis...full-bodied, opulent, fleshy, sexy... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1982 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 51: Five base neck level; all labels damp stained; Lot 52: Top shoulder level; label heavily damp stained and tissue stained with remnants of tissue adhered; capsule creased and tissue stained One of the monumental wines of the last century...glossy, rich, flamboyant cassis fruit, chocolaty, berry jam-like notes, and plenty of earthy, foresty flavors...extravagantly rich... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

13 Château Talbot 1982 St-Julien, 4me cru classé Eleven base neck level; two labels loose; three capsules nicked...one of the greatest Talbots ever made...huge, sweet, exotic nose of charcoal, beef blood, licorice, herbs, and black fruits...fleshy and full-bodied with sweet tannin and an expansive, heady mouthfeel... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1983 St-Julien, 2me cru classé One base neck, two very high shoulder level; four slightly corroded capsules, one torn capsule; two importers...smoky, cassis, and cedary-scented nose...supple, rich, medium to full-bodied wine with excellent definition, outstanding ripeness and concentration, and a spicy, soft, velvety-textured finish. (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #101, October bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1983 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Seven base neck level; two importers A stunning wine...one of the finest 1983s, especially for a northern Médoc...a full-bodied, gorgeously concentrated and well-proportioned wine... (94 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1985 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...deep ruby color, and a ripe, oaky, curranty bouquet with a trace of herbaceousness. This lovely wine is rich, elegant, supple... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #88, August imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Gruaud Larose 1986 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Nine base neck level...mammoth structure, a fabulous wealth of fruit, and a finish that seems to last several minutes...first-growth quality... enormous structure, impressive concentration... (94 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ Château Pape-Clément 1986 Graves Six base neck, one top shoulder level; two slightly glue stained labels...black currant-and-mineral-scented bouquet backed up nicely by spicy new oak...medium bodied, with excellent ripeness and richness...beautifully crafted... (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1986 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Two base neck level; two torn capsules...the largest-framed Pichon-Lalande in over three decades...bouquet of cedar, blackcurrants, spicy oak, and minerals... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #95, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Angelus 1988 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...rich, almost lusty...full-throttle bouquet of licorice, spicy new oak, cassis, olives, and minerals. Full-bodied, deep, and concentrated, it offers excellent extract, and a long, heady, moderately tannic finish... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #88, August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 1988 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...bouquet of exotic spices and black fruits...deep ruby/ purple in color, with little signs of age...good cassis fruit, excellent purity, and an elegant, classic style... (87 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1988 St-Julien, 2me cru classé One base neck level; all capsules slightly corroded...one of the most successful wines of the vintage...rich, spicy, fruitcake, cedary, cassis-scented nose...attractive sweetness and suppleness on the palate... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #101, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1988 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 66: Two base neck level; one slightly sunken cork; four capsules slightly corroded; Lot 67: Three base neck level; six capsules slightly corroded...a full-intensity bouquet of black plums, herbs, and currants, a silky smooth texture, and full body...seductively precocious... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #88, August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Angelus 1989 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Four base neck level...exceptionally endowed, backward, rich, full-bodied, and crammed with fruit. The 1989 possesses a huge finish, with more noticeable tannin than in the (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

14 Château Beychevelle 1989 St-Julien, 4me cru classé Two base neck level...an elegant, medium-bodied wine with soft tannin, copious quantities of ripe, herb-tinged, blackcurrant fruit, some evidence of toasty oak, and a generous, velvety-textured finish... (89 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 1989 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...aromas of dark berries, minerals and violet; very cabernet. Rich, dense and youthful; broad and beefy, with cassis, black cherry and bitter chocolate flavors... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Palmer 1989 Margaux, 3me cru classé One base neck level; five labels slightly scuffed...full-bodied and supple, with low acidity, copious quantities of ripe fruit and glycerin, and a medium to full-bodied, concentrated, harmonious, seamless texture... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ Château Montrose 1989 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...sweet nose of minerals, black fruits, cedar, and wood, dense, medium to full-bodied, highly extracted flavors, low acidity, and moderate tannin in the long finish... (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 79 6 bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château La Conseillante 1989 Pomerol...very much in the style of the the 1989 has slightly more noticeable tannin and structure, but it is a perfumed, exotic, sweet, expansive, yummy wine that is hard to resist... (97 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1989 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...huge, smoky, chocolatey, cassis aromas intermingled with scents of toasty oak. Well-layered, with a sweet inner-core of fruit...awesomely endowed, backward, tannic, prodigious... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ Château La Mission Haut Brion 1989 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...every bit as profound as the 1989 Haut-Brion...a spectacular wine...quickly becoming one of my all-time favorite La Mission-Haut-Brion... (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1989 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 73: Three base neck level...ripe, sweet, black cherry fruit, nicely-integrated, toasty new oak, and clean, pure winemaking style...an outstanding, rich, medium-weight Las-Cases... (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1989 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 77: Four damp stained labels...hugely concentrated flavors have just begun to offer up a nose of cedar and crème de cassis. Powerful and muscular, with high tannin and superb concentration...everything is in balance... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1989 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 82: One base neck level; Lot 84: Two base neck level...aromas of cassis, currant leaf, tobacco, herbs and animal fur. Sweet, lush and lively; already showing lovely inner-mouth aromatic character...long, strong and lively... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Talbot 1989 St-Julien, 4me cru classé Lot 87: Six base neck, one top shoulder level...a pronounced bouquet of black fruits and spices... voluptuous on the palate, with a fine finish...promises to drink well during its first decade of life, but keep for up to 20 years... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #85, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Dominique 1982 (6) Three base neck, three top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1982 (6) Four base neck, two top shoulder level 88 Above 12 bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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16 CHATEAU HAUT-BRION Jean Delmas, who administered Haut-Brion between 1961 and 2003, is widely regarded as one of the most talented and knowledgeable winemakers/administrators in France, if not the world. His extraordinary state-of-the-art research with clonal selection is unsurpassed in France. With the advent of the super-abundant crops during the 1980s, Delmas began, much like his counterpart in Pomerol, Christian Moueix of Château Pétrus, to crop-thin by cutting off grape bunches. This has no doubt accounted for the even greater concentration and extraordinary quality of the 1989, which may be the most compelling Haut-Brion made since the 1959 and 1961, and a modern-day legend. It is interesting to note that in blind tastings Haut-Brion often comes across as the most aromatic as well as the most forward and lightest of all the first growths. In truth, the wine is deceptive. It s not all that light, just different, particularly when tasted alongside the more oaky, fleshy, and tannic wines of the Médoc and softer, Merlot-dominated wines from the right bank. Despite the precociousness, it has the ability to gain weight as well as texture, and to age for 30 or more years in top vintages, giving it a broader window of drinkability than any other first growth. Aromatically, a great vintage of Haut-Brion has no peers. On a personal note, I should also add that after more than 30 years of intensely tasting as many Bordeaux wines as I can, the only general change I have noticed in my taste has been a greater and greater affection for Haut-Brion. The smoky, mineral, cigar box, sweet black currant character of this wine has increasingly appealed to me as I have gotten older and, as Jean Delmas would undoubtedly state, wiser as well. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château Haut-Brion 1978 Graves, 1er cru classé Top shoulder level; creased capsule; scuff marked label As this wine has developed, it has taken on a pronounced roasted, melted asphalt/tar-scented nose that in some ways is the essence of Graves...a lot of smokiness, tar, and sweet black fruit flavors... (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 89 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1988 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...bouquet of tobacco, ripe, black fruits and spicy oak...medium-bodied, rich, and tannic...a good inner-core of fruit... (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1981 Graves, 1er cru classé Level one 3cm below cork...elegance and vinosity come to mind...richly coloured, maturing; high-toned fragrance...excellent flavour, good length, tannin...last noted at a pre-sale tasting...jan ****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1982 Graves, 1er cru classé Lot 92: Level two 3.5cm below cork; all labels slightly bin soiled and scuff marked, three also torn; two capsules slightly corroded; Lot 93: Level four 3cm below cork; six labels slightly scuffed, one nicked; four capsules slightly corroded; Lot 94: Level four 3cm, two 4cm below cork; three slight signs of past seepage; four capsules slightly corroded; Lot 95: Scuffed label; Lot 96: Base neck level; scuff marked label...aromas of hot stones, tobacco, minerals and marzipan; a denser, silkier palate impression...an uncanny combination of sheer sweetness with structure and grip... (96 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...one of the greatest first-growths I have ever tasted... sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals, and smoke. Fabulously concentrated... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lot 106: Two labels faded; Lot 107: Three labels slightly damp stained...an aromatic explosion that is unparalleled...rich, full-bodied, opulent, even flamboyant by Haut Brion s standards. It is an incredible expression of a noble terroir in a top vintage... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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18 Château Haut-Brion 1992 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...a penetrating bouquet of black fruits, smoke, and minerals. Fine ripeness and outstanding richness...medium body, an elegant personality, and a supple, moderately tannic finish... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #96, December bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1993 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...fragrant, sweet, berry, blackcurrant, mineral, lead pencil, and earthy-scented nose, and medium to full-bodied, concentrated flavors...sweet tannin, good length, and outstanding purity... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1996 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lot 134: Slightly scuff marked label...complex aromas of raspberry, plum, hot stones, tobacco, saddle leather and toffee. Really explodes on the palate; lush and minerally, with a compelling note of woodsmoke and firm acidity... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1994 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lot 114: Slightly scuff marked label...spicy, full-bodied, powerful wine...beautifully balanced, and as pure as a wine can be. The integration of new oak, acidity, and tannin is commendable... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1995 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lot 123: One nicked label...brilliant on every occasion I have tasted it...multidimensional and rich, with layers of ripe fruit, and beautifully integrated tannin and acidity...a graceful, seamless, exceptional Haut-Brion... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...aromas of redcurrant, Cuban tobacco and chestnut. Lovely purity and delineation of flavor; lively and intense. Finishes with ripe, very fine tannins and impressive persistence... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lots : Scuff marked label...a tight, but incredibly promising nose of smoke, earth, minerals, lead pencil, black currants, cherries, and spice... a rich, multi-tiered, stunningly pure, symmetrical style with wonderful sweetness... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1999 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Scuff marked label...plum, currant, and mineral notes...concentrated, beautifully balanced, pure...medium to full-bodied, nuanced, subtle, deep, and provocatively elegant... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

19 Château Haut-Brion 2000 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lot 150: One slight signs of past seepage; two labels wine stained, one nicked...a wine of intensity, authority, and measured restraint. A supremely elegant offering...powerfully flavorful, multi-layered, highly nuanced...extraordinarily pure and seamless... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 2005 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...bouquet of blue and red fruits...wet stones, unsmoked cigar tobacco, scorched earth, and spring flowers...full-bodied, pure, and complex as well as exceptionally elegant... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 2002 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...redcurrant, plum, tobacco and flowers on the nose. Suave and light on its feet, with excellent integrated acidity framing and extending the flavors. Classy and classic wine... (92(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ BORDEAUX: VINTAGES Château Angelus 1990 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 180: Two base neck level...exceptional nose of subtle licorice, menthol, crème de cassis, blackberries, and hints of coffee and charcoal...flamboyant, and opulent, with low acidity and sweet tannin... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Clerc-Milon 1990 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 181: Six base neck level; one slight signs of past seepage; Lot 182: Eight base neck, one top shoulder level; one nicked label bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 2003 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...a cascade of mulberry, blackberry, cherry, and plum-like fruit...a hint of figs under the blue and red fruit spectrum... broad and ripe with a sweet, glyceral mouthfeel... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 2004 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...smoky bouquet revealing notions of plum liqueur, black currants, sweet cherries, and subtle earth...classic elegance and delicacy as well as sweet fruit in the mouth... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate # 171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Figeac 1990 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Four base neck level...a terrific bouquet of roasted herbs, cedarwood, licorice, sweet cherries, and background foresty/underbrush notes, a fleshy attack, medium body, sweet fruit, and plenty of glycerin... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Gruaud Larose 1990 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 184: One top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one signs of past seepage; Lot 185: Four base neck, four top shoulder level; Lot 186: Six base neck, three top shoulder level Meaty, smoky, sweet berry and black currant characteristics intertwined with roasted herb, charcoal, new saddle leather, and bloody steak juice-like notes are found in this lush, full-bodied, opulent wine... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

20 Château L Evangile 1990 Pomerol Lot 190: One base neck level; Lot 191: Four labels slightly bin soiled, one scuff marked; multiple importers...a complex effort with lots of cedar, sweet caramelized black raspberries and cherries...licorice and underbrush... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château La Conseillante 1990 Pomerol...supple texture, medium to full body, sweet fruit, plenty of glycerin, and attractive melted tannin...delicious since birth, but additional nuances continue to develop in the bottle... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Lagrange (St. Julien) 1990 St-Julien, 3me cru classé Five base neck level...sweet toasty oak notes intermixed with jammy blackberries, cassis, licorice, smoke, and underbrush. Full-bodied with lovely melted tannins, an opulent, fleshy mouthfeel, and loads of purity as well as depth... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Mission Haut Brion 1990 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...sweet perfume of chocolate, rich, jammy, berry fruit, and hints of smoked herbs as well as meat juices. It remains a full-bodied, opulent, even ostentatious wine... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1990 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 197: One base neck level; four slight signs of past seepage; five damp stained labels; Lot 198: Five base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 200: Two base neck level; three slight signs of past seepage; one slightly wine stained label; two importers...notions of sweet black cherries, black currants, lead pencil, and wet stones...freshness, delineation, and classicism in this full-throttle, rich, concentrated, impeccable (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1990 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Two base neck level; six labels slightly bin soiled, two slightly scuff marked...a sumptuously sweet bouquet of roasted meats, herbs, sweet crème de cassis fruit, a massive level of glycerin, and silky ripe tannins...there is not a hard edge to be found... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

21 Château Montrose 1990 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...a blockbuster...stunning concentration, amazingly high glycerin, and abundant amounts of sweet black fruits intermixed with notions of earth and spice... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pape-Clément 1990 Pessac-Léognan...smoky, meaty nose exhibits notions of sweet currants, black cherries, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied and fleshy with low acidity, sweet tannin, and an expansive mouthfeel... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1990 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 206: Two base neck level...extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, incense, crème de cassis, blue and black fruits, and a hint of licorice as well as an impressively long finish... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1990 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 210: One base neck level; Lot 211: Three base neck level...outstanding wine...a ripe, oaky, curranty bouquet with a trace of herbaceousness...rich, elegant, supple, and not unlike the style of either the 1979 or (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Talbot 1990 St-Julien, 4me cru classé Lot 213: Two base neck level...aromas of grilled meat, leather, cedar, herbs, and smoky black fruits are followed by a low acid, plush wine... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Angelus 1994 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 215: Two base neck level...heavenly scents of smoked meats, barbeque spices, hickory wood, and plenty of cassis and kirsch liqueur... phenomenal purity and denseness... (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Clinet 1994 Pomerol Lot 216: Two base neck level; Lot 217: Nine base neck level; Lot 218: Ten base neck level; Lot 219: Ten base neck level; Lot 221: One label slightly scuffed, one slightly damp stained...outrageously intense nose of black truffles, licorice, cedar, and black fruits...phenomenally extracted wine... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums per lot $ magnums per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1994 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...cassis, mineral, licorice, and floral-scented nose, medium body, outstanding extract and purity, moderate tannin, and a persuasively rich, sweet, spicy finish... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Château L Evangile 1994 Pomerol...sweet nose of framboise/cassis, with mineral and licorice notes in the background...a seamless, opulent texture, fabulous purity to its layers of fruit...superb extraction and equilibrium... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 1994 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...an impressive, serious, classic Bordeaux...a 30-year wine...dense, murky, purple color, closed aromatics, massive flavor richness, and high tannin... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1994 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 230: Slightly worn capsule...fabulous richness and volume in the mouth. Layers of pure black-cherry and cassis fruit...stony, mineral-like scents, as well as high quality toasty oak...fabulous extract and length... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

22 Château Montrose 1994 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...jammy black fruits, plums, spice, and earth...impressive extract, purity, and copious amounts of sweet blackcurrant fruit nicely balanced by moderate yet ripe tannin... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1994 Pauillac, 2me cru classé..gorgeously perfumed, exotic, smoky, blackcurrant, Asian spice, and sweet vanillin-scented bouquet...thick, rich, moderately tannic flavors...good structure, outstanding purity... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pontet-Canet 1994 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 236: One label nicked, one scuff marked...this rich, impressive, full-bodied wine represents the finest Pontet-Canet produced since the crammed with black currant fruit, as well as forbiddingly tannic and backward. (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Troplong-Mondot 1994 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...toasty new oak, black fruits, licorice, and spice...high tannin levels, as well as outstanding concentration and ripeness...explosive sweetness and ripeness... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Angelus 1995 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 240: One base neck level...a massive, powerful, rich offering with plenty of ripe, sweet tannin...scents of Provençal olives, jammy black cherries, blackberries, truffles, and toast...layered, thick, and pure... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Calon-Ségur 1995 St-Estèphe, 3me cru classé Lot 242: One base neck level; Lot 243: Five base neck level; Lot 244: Six base neck level; Lot 245: Eleven base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 246: Eight base neck level...a sensational effort...some weedy cassis intertwined with truffles, chocolate, and beef blood-like aromas...fabulous density and purity, and a boatload of tannin... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Certan de May 1995 Pomerol Lot 247: Two base neck level; Lot 248: Three base neck level...aromas of plum and framboise, with smoky oak and mint notes adding complexity...concentrated and firmly structured...assertive flavors of kirsch, coffee and olive. (90 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Clinet 1995 Pomerol Lot 249: Ten base neck level; Lots : All base neck level; Lot 252: All base neck level; two torn capsules Another extraordinary wine made in a backward vin de garde style, the 1995 Clinet represents the essence of Pomerol...a dense, impressive offering... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 1995 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé Lot 254: Slight signs of past seepage A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility...possesses remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy fruit nicely framed by the wine s new oak...will age for 2-3 decades. (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...perfumed nose of great purity: cassis, violet, minerals and bitter chocolate. A penetrating wine of outstanding vinosity and verve; offers great tensile strength. Youthfully tight, classic claret... (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

23 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1995 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 261: One slightly damp stained label...unbelievably rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine...gorgeously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously ripe, rich, cassis-scented and flavored... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château L Eglise-Clinet 1995 Pomerol...a concoction of black raspberries, kirsch, smoke, cherries, and truffles. Full-bodied and rich, with high tannin, but profound levels of fruit and richness...multidimensional... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château L Evangile 1995 Pomerol Lot 267: Label slightly bin soiled and scuffed; Lot 268: Label slightly bin soiled and nicked; Lot 269: Slightly scuffed label...superripe, fully expressed aromas of black raspberry, chocolate, smoke and leather, plus a ripe vegetal nuance that contributes complexity. Velvety, lush and full in the mouth... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château La Conseillante 1995 Pomerol...Aromas of red fruits, clove, tomato, dill and smoky oak. Supple, sweet and charming...suave texture...very good length, integrated tannins and a hint of menthol... (89 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

24 Château La Fleur Pétrus 1995 Pomerol One bin marked label...a wine of considerable depth and concentration...aromas of sweet kirsch intermixed with black raspberry, mineral, and smoky notes...superb richness and purity... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 1995 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 285: Damp stained label...currant, tobacco, game and roasted nuts on the expressive nose. Full, supple and sweetly oaky. Also wears its oak more gracefully. Very long on the finish... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1995 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 289: One bin marked label...pure, beautifully knit aromas of black fruits, minerals, vanillin, and spice...exceptionally ripe cassis fruit, the judicious use of toasty new oak, and a thrilling mineral character... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1995 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...a beautiful wine...abundant quantities of earthy, smoke and tobacco-tinged, black currant fruit, rich, concentrated, medium to full-bodied flavors...long finish... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1995 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...merlot component giving the wine a coffee/chocolatey/cherry component to go along with the Cabernet Sauvignon s and Cabernet Franc s complex blackberry/cassis fruit... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1995 St-Emilion, grand cru classé Lot 297: One base neck level; Lot 298: Eight base neck level...pain grillé, ripe black cherry and cassis fruit, intermixed with truffles, mocha, and toffee. Dense and full-bodied...layers of intensely ripe fruit...plump, gorgeously pure... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Troplong-Mondot 1995 St-Emilion, grand cru classé Lots : Five base neck level; Lot 303: Six base neck level; Lots : All base neck level; Lot 307: Damp stained label; Lot 308: Label torn and damp stained Closed but immensely promising...intriguing nose of underbrush, jammy black fruits, minerals, and vanillin. Deep, rich, and medium to full-bodied, with outstanding extract and purity... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Vieux Château Certan 1995 Pomerol Three base neck level...aromas of redcurrant, plum and smoky oak. Lush and sweet in the mouth...round and fairly full. Expressive red fruit and sweet oak flavors...suave tannins and sneaky length. (90(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

25 CHATEAU LAFITE-ROTHSCHILD Lafite remains Bordeaux s most famous property and wine, and with elegant, undersized, and understated label has become a name synonymous with wealth, prestige, history, respect, and wines of remarkable longevity....one could successfully argue that since 1981, Lafite Rothschild has produced some of the Médoc s best wines in years such as 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1996, 1995, 1990, 1988, 1987, 1986, 1983, 1982, and The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château Lafite Rothschild 1966 Three base neck, seven top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; excellent color and clarity...lovely flavour, lean, good length. A jolly good drink...most recently...harmonious, refreshing but with fading fruit... April At best ****... Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1970 Overall excellent condition...medium pale, fully mature, slightly orange-tinged; very mature, cheesy, with a medicinal Pauillac bouquet; surprisingly sweet, attractive, with very noticeable tannin and acidity...at best ****... Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1975 One top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; both labels slightly bin soiled; one capsule slightly corroded...a powerful Lafite...fully mature...will undoubtedly last for another 30+ years... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #103, February magnums per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1979 Three labels slightly damp stained, two torn...most recently...still deep, rich, lovely; distinctly good, distinctly Lafite - it opened up fragrantly; pretty good yet still very tannic. Last noted at a Sunday lunch, July 1999 ***. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

26 Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 Lot 314: Two base neck, four top shoulder level; three labels slightly bin soiled; one capsule torn, one slightly corroded; Lot 316: Three base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 317: Four base neck, one top shoulder level; two importers; Lot 318: One top shoulder level...nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity... (97+ points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1985 Lot 319: Two base neck level; Lot 320: Slightly raised cork; creased capsule...quite charming. Delicate. Broad. No rough edges...a wine with a beginning, a middle and an end, and great balance. (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, October bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1986 Lot 321: One nicked label; Lot 322: One capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit... (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1988 Three base neck level...tell-tale Lafite bouquet of cedar, subtle herbs, dried pit fruits, minerals, and cassis. Extremely concentrated, with brilliantly focused flavors and huge tannins... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #95, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1989 Lot 325: One capsule loose and creased; Lot 326: Three base neck level...medium ruby-colored, medium-bodied wine reveals new oak in the nose, and a spicy finish. It is a quintessentially elegant, restrained, understated style of Lafite... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1990 Lot 330: One damaged capsule; one slightly bin soiled label...only a few points short of perfection...aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil shavings... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild a nearly exceptional cedary, chocolatey, cassis-character, medium body, surprisingly concentrated flavors, as well as the classic Lafite aromatic profile... (89 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #96, December bottles per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild medium-bodied...hints of sweet blackcurrant fruit, weedy tobacco, and lead pencil scents. Polished and elegant... excellent, classy, slightly austere wine... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild plenty of weight, and the wine possesses admirable purity, with no suggestion of herbaceousness or underripe fruit...possesses a fabulous set of aromatics... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit...medium-bodied, tightlyknit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable complexity...oozing with extract and richness... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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28 Château Lafite Rothschild sweet, expansive perfume of cedar wood, black currants, lead pencil, and minerals...a fat mid-palate, medium body, explosive fruit and richness, soft tannin, and a velvety texture... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #128, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1998 Lot 356: Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil, smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically from the glass...elegant yet profoundly rich... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild both elegant and intensely flavored, and almost diaphanous in its layers that unfold with no heaviness...appears to be a modern day clone of the majestic (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 2000 Lot 364: One label slightly scuffed A compelling wine...extraordinary precision, great intensity, and a seamlessness in spite of what are obviously elevated levels of tannin...utterly fascinating stuff... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild lead pencil liqueur-like notes intermixed with sweet red and black currants, plums, and cedar...a classic example of Lafite. Extremely elegant, medium-bodied, with intense concentration, richness... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 2002 Lots : Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH; Lot 387: One nicked label...notes of lead pencil shavings/graphite along with black currants, plums, and crushed rocks/mineral...pure, dense... loads of fruit, definition, and a long finish... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #158, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild notes of graphite intertwined with melted licorice, crème de cassis, smoke, and flowers...extraordinary richness, opulence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

29 Château Lafite Rothschild beautiful, stunningly dense...(includes about 90% Cabernet Sauvignon) offers up precise notes of graphite, black cherries, cassis, scorched earth, and minerals... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Clerc-Milon 1996 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...spices, black fruits, minerals, roasted nuts and coffee on the nose. Smooth and thick but solidly structured; faint animal notes in the mouth... (90 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild black- and redcurrant, minerals, graphite, licorice and lavender. Wonderfully suave and seamless...dances over every square millimeter of the palate... (97 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ BORDEAUX 1996 A great vintage for the Médoc and Cabernet Sauvignonbased wines. Bordeaux, A Consumer s Guide to the World s Finest Wines, (Fourth Edition) Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château Angelus 1996 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 411: Three base neck level; Lot 412: Four base neck level...an impressively-endowed nose of dried herbs, roasted meats, new saddle leather, plum liqueur, and cassis...sweet, full-bodied, exceptionally concentrated... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Calon-Ségur 1996 St-Estèphe, 3me cru classé Lot 420: Two slightly scuffed labels; Lot 421: Three nicked capsules; Lot 422: Two torn capsules...aromas of black cherry, currant, plum, minerals, tobacco, leather and fresh herbs. Very ripe, suave and spicy; at once subtle and gripping...very firm, long finish... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Clinet 1996 Pomerol Lot 425: Two base neck level...a backward, muscular, highly-extracted wine...with scents of roasted coffee, blackberries, and prunes... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 1996 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...rich, dense and thick; powerful but harmonious. Layered texture over a strong backbone. Very long on the palate... Superb. (94 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...an unmistakable lead pencil smell that I often associate with top vintages of Lafite-Rothschild... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1996 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...plenty of tannin, huge body, and sweet black currant fruit intermixed with minerals and subtle oak. Massive, extremely structured or more years of longevity... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

30 Château L Eglise-Clinet 1996 Pomerol Five base neck level; all labels slightly creased...notes of charcoal, jammy cassis, raspberries...spicy oak emerges as the wine sits in the glass...fat, concentrated, and medium to full-bodied... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1996 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...absolute purity of crème de cassis, ripe fruit, medium to full body, high tannin, wonderful sweetness, massive richness on the mid-palate, and abundant power, density, and ripeness... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château L Evangile 1996 Pomerol...notes of prunes, raisins, Chinese black tea, blackberries, and cherry liqueur. It is rich and powerful, as well as tannic and disjointed, but medium to full-bodied, with excellent richness... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 1996 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 460: Five base neck level...blueberry, roasted nuts, mint and a hint of game on the nose. Fat, sweet and multilayered; rich, ripe and deep... generous mouthfeel...very long, ripe aftertaste. (92 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1996 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grillé, and minerals... powerful and rich on the attack...a remarkable, seamless, palate-staining, and extraordinarily elegant wine... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Monbousquet 1996 St-Emilion...an outstanding effort...slightly tannic...nose of kirsch liqueur, cassis, roasted herbs, espresso, and mocha... excellent texture, impressive depth and richness, and sweet toasty oak... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1996 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 478: One nicked label...blueberry/blackberry/cassis scents intermixed with high quality, subtle, toasty new oak. Deep and full-bodied, with fabulous concentration...opulent texture... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pontet-Canet 1996 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 480: One bin soiled label; Lot 481: One slight signs of past seepage...aromas of black currant jam intertwined with minerals, sweet oak, and spice. A full-bodied wine...layered, concentrated, sweet fruit, with an elevated level of ripe tannin... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ La Mondotte 1996 St-Emilion...spectacular nose of roasted coffee, licorice, blueberries, and black currants intermixed with smoky new oak...full body, a multidimensional, layered personality with extraordinary depth of fruit... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

31 CHATEAU LATOUR The reputation of Château Latour for making wines of great color, complexity, and purity of fruit, as well as powerful and longlasting character, was established in the 19th century. The wine produced here has been an impeccable model of consistent excellence, in great, mediocre, and poor vintages. For that reason, many have long considered Latour to be the Médoc s finest wine. Latour remains one of the most concentrated, rich, tannic, and full-bodied wines in the world. When mature, it has a compelling bouquet of fresh walnuts and leather, black currants and gravelly mineral scents. On the palate, it can be a wine of extraordinary richness, yet it is never heavy. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château Latour 1967 One top shoulder, one very high shoulder, four high shoulder level; all labels bin soiled, one also damp stained For me, the star of the evening. So complete, so much at the height of its powers, so dense yet fresh...sweet and richly flattering without being remotely heavy... (18.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, March bottles per lot $ Château Latour 1970 Lot 486: Four base neck, six top shoulder level; all labels damp stained; two capsules slightly corroded; multiple importers; Lot 487: One base neck, five very high shoulder, six high shoulder level; all labels slightly damp stained; all capsules slightly corroded, one also torn; excellent color and clarity; Lot 488: Very high shoulder level; corroded capsule; slightly scuffed label...surprisingly herbal, with notes of soy, cedar, roasted vegetables, leather, and earth dominating the wine s fruit. Tasty, elegant, medium-bodied, and fully mature. (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (4.5L) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

32 Château Latour 1971 Two base neck, two top shoulder, six very high shoulder level; all capsules corroded...undoubtedly the wine of the Médoc, and possibly the wine of the vintage...extraordinary aromatic complexity as well as surprisingly deep, concentrated flavors... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1975 Five base neck, seven top shoulder level; all capsules slightly corroded; one label peeling...dark ruby/garnet-colored...dry, mineral, tobacco, stonyscented nose with red and black currants competing with cedar, spice box, and balsam wood aromas... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles per lot $ Château Latour 1976 Four base neck, five top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; nine corks slightly sunken; five capsules corroded...fully evolved; the sweetness of ripe grapes and fairly high alcohol. A really delicious mouthful...last tasted Dec ***. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ Château Latour 1979 Six base neck, four top shoulder level Two examples have been quite rich, with noticeable acidity, medium body, and the classic Latour mineral, walnut, and black fruit character... (88 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1982 Both base neck level; one label slightly bin soiled...sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body...full-bodied, exuberant, rich, classic Pauillac in its aromatic and flavor profiles... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June magnums per lot $ Château Latour 1986 Lot 494: Three base neck, two top shoulder level; Lot 495: Slight signs of past seepage...outstanding...spicy, peppery bouquet...aromas of dried herbs and red currant fruit. Medium-bodied, austere, but youthful, vigorous, and concentrated... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour bouquet of melted tar, plums, black currants, cedar, and underbrush...a classic, elegant Latour with more meaty, vegetable-like flavors than are found in a riper year... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1989 Lot 499: Three base neck, two top shoulder level; Lot 500: Five base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 501: Two base neck, one top shoulder level...softness, overripeness, and sweet fruit...aromas of caramel, coffee, ripe black cherry and currant fruit, cedar, and spice box...a very fine, delicious Latour... (89 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Latour 1990 Lot 502: Two base neck, one top shoulder level; two slightly scuffed labels...vibrant nose of redcurrant, licorice, minerals and tobacco, along with a minty austerity. Thick and large-scaled... Really explodes in the middle palate. Incredible unfolding peacock tail of a finish... (98 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour sweet, expansive, rich, medium-bodied, surprisingly supple...english walnut, blackcurrant, and mineral-scented nose, very good to excellent flavor concentration... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #96, December bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1993 Lot 508: Six labels bin marked...cedar, black walnut, cassis, and earth-scented nose, medium to full body, gorgeously rich, concentrated fruit, moderately high tannin (but no astringency), and a sweet, long, powerful finish... (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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34 Château Latour This full-bodied, powerful, layered Latour reveals high tannin, but no bitterness or astringency...superb purity, fabulous precision, and remarkable length... (94 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Latour cassis, vanillin, and minerals in its fragrant but still youthful aromatics...exceptional purity, superb concentration... long, intense, ripe, 40-second finish... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June half-bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1996 Five bin marked labels Lot 536: Five base neck level; Lot 537: Six base neck level; Lot 538: Two importers A spectacular Latour...phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals...unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour currant, lead pencil, grilled nuts, tobacco and minerals on the nose. Smooth, vinous and concentrated...lovely depth of flavor and ripe acidity for the vintage...even tannins and excellent length... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1998 Lot 558: Five bin marked labels; Lot 560: Slight signs of past seepage...aromas of cassis, licorice and lead pencil...classic Latour structure and spine. Finishes with sneaky, subtle persistence. (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour a big, concentrated offering...classic nose of minerals, black currants, leather, and vanilla...long, ripe, and medium-bodied, with high levels of sweet tannin... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour perfect equilibrium, great finesse, yet colossal size... notes of vanilla, exceptionally pure, mineral-infused crème de cassis, and earth...extraordinary purity, delineation, seamlessness, and freshness... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

35 Château Latour glorious bouquet of black currants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak...beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood...flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 2002 Lot 584: One nicked label; Lot 585: One scuffed label; Lot 591: Slightly scuffed label...extraordinarily rich, dense...notes of English walnuts, crushed rocks, black currants, and forest floor...full-bodied, and opulent, yet classic with spectacular aromatics, marvelous purity... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #158, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour a gorgeous perfume of smoke, cedar, crème de cassis, flowers, crushed rocks, and blackberries. Massive and multi-layered, with huge richness and low acidity...could be compared to the (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Latour strong cassis character intermixed with notes of crushed rocks, earth, cedar, and forest floor. Racy, elegant, but powerful with medium to full body, and sweet tannin...a very impressive offering. (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Latour utterly explosive in the mouth, with wonderful sappy complexity of flavor and a thickness of texture that builds and builds toward the back...a near-magical combination of power and refinement... (98 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

36 BORDEAUX: VINTAGES Château La Mission Haut Brion 1997 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé Deep, intense, healthy colour but quite developed at the rim...still quite youthful and in absolutely no hurry to grow up... (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, November bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Angelus 1998 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...an exceptional bouquet of smoke, licorice, plums, black raspberries, and blackberries...full-bodied, flamboyant, welldelineated, and beautifully balanced as well as layered... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Ausone 1998 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 626: Chipped wax capsule, top of cork exposed; Lot 627: Slight signs of past seepage...aromas of boysenberry, cassis, minerals, bitter chocolate and espresso, with complicating notes of underbrush and earth. Extremely pure and penetrating, with fruit of steel... (95(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Clinet 1998 Pomerol...notes of damp earth, spicy new oak, truffles, blackberry and plum fruit...dense, with jagged tannin, considerable power, and a roasted, chocolatey character... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Clos l Eglise 1998 Pomerol...dazzlingly explosive aromatic display...creamy-textured, medium to full-bodied, beautifully-layered wine with no hard edges...a gorgeous, complex Pomerol. (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1998 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...aromas of redcurrant, flowers and minerals. Intensely flavored, high-pitched and penetrating, with a deep core of spice contributing to the impression of vinosity... (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

37 Château L Eglise-Clinet 1998 Pomerol...aromas of sappy berries, minerals and orange peel... dense in the mouth, with compellingly sweet, powerful flavors of raspberry, minerals and espresso. A rare combination of great breadth and verve... (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château L Evangile 1998 Pomerol...nose combines black raspberry, sweet oak, bitter chocolate, truffle and mint, all lifted by a cool, slightly medicinal black cherry note of cabernet franc...black fruit and licorice flavors... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château La Clusière 1998 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...firm, but promising bouquet of black fruits, crushed stones, and smoky new oak. There is plenty of depth and purity, as well as a well-delineated style in this backward, tannic, muscular effort. (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Conseillante 1998 Pomerol...captivating, sexy, raspberry, soy, Asian spice, kirsch liqueur, and toasty vanillin aromas...this opulently-textured, medium-bodied effort is a model of elegance, harmony, finesse, and complexity... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #132, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Gomerie 1998 St-Emilion...gorgeous bouquet of framboise liqueur, blackberries, and smoky oak, an unctuous texture, full body, and a seamless finish with low acidity and ripe tannin... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Mission Haut Brion 1998 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé Complex aromas of scorched earth, minerals, black fruits, lead pencil, and subtle wood...superb purity, an expansive, concentrated mid-palate, and sweet tannin in the long, muscular yet refined finish... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Latour á Pomerol 1998 Pomerol...one of the finest wines produced at this estate in the last thirty years...vanillin, leather, highly-extracted black cherry fruit, and caramel...deep, rich, full-bodied, powerful, layered, sweetly tannic... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 1998 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...impressive concentration, chewy, highly-extracted flavors of black fruits, iron, earth, and spicy wood, and a powerful mouth-feel. A pure, uncompromising, traditionally-styled wine... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Le Pin 1998 Pomerol Lot 684: All labels slightly damp stained...an exotic bouquet of coconut, kirsch liqueur, and jammy blackberries, all flamboyantly dosed with smoky new oak... dense, rich, and plush... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Monbousquet 1998 St-Emilion...an exotic bouquet of Asian spices, plum liqueur, prunes, and blackberries. Extremely full-bodied, unctuously-textured, structured, and well-defined...spectacular achievement... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

38 Château Pavie 1998 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 698: One nicked label; Lot 699: Slight signs of past seepage...strong, precise nose of black fruits, liquid minerals, smoke, and graphite. Extremely full-bodied, yet brilliantly delineated, powerful, and awesomely concentrated... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Decesse 1998 St-Emilion, grand cru classé Wet stones, minerals, vanilla, black cherries, and smoke aromas as well as flavors are present in this powerful, muscular, medium to full-bodied Crammed with fruit... built for the long haul... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Macquin 1998 St-Emilion, grand cru classé Nearly exaggerated levels of intensity, extract, and richness...aromas of blueberries, blackberries, and cherries... a compelling aromatic explosion...dense, full-bodied, and layered... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Quinault l Enclos 1998 St-Emilion...notes of plums, black raspberries, vanillin, minerals, licorice, and spice. Exceptionally rich with an outstanding texture...a distinctive, individualistic style... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1998 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...nuanced nose combines black cherry, raspberry, roast coffee, smoked meat, exotic spices and pepper notes...sweet and rich in the mouth; creamy, confectionery fruit caresses the palate... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Troplong-Mondot 1998 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...floral, blueberry, blackberry, licorice, vanillin, and trufflelike aromas (or is it charcoal/graphite?). Dense, full-bodied, and pure, yet extremely fresh and elegant... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Trotanoy 1998 Pomerol Lot 729: One base neck level...full-bodied, super-rich wine...notes of toffee, truffles, and abundant blackberry, cherry, and currant fruit...a chewy, muscular mid-palate and finish... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Valandraud 1998 St-Emilion Lot 737: Label damp stained and tattered; Lot 738: Torn label...elegant nose of mocha, coffee, cherries, blackberries, and chocolate...beautifully concentrated...chocolate overtones...exceptional purity, balance, and length... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

39 La Mondotte 1998 St-Emilion Lot 739: One slightly damp stained label...pure nose of black fruits intermixed with cedar, vanillin, fudge, and espresso...exhilarating levels of blackberry/cassis fruit and extract...a colossal wine... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Vieux Château Certan 1998 Pomerol...Cassis, raspberry, cedar, lead pencil and spicy oak on the nose. Rich, sweet and deep...plum, raspberry, lead pencil and bitter chocolate flavors. Wonderfully concentrated, lively and very long... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Mission Haut Brion 1999 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...complex, with notes of cherry liqueur, plums, cigar smoke, fresh tobacco, and scorched earth...gorgeously complex, supple, and both hedonistic and intellectual... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Le Pin 1999 Pomerol...exotic and sexy, with a cunning display of super-ripe mocha and toast-infused, jammy black cherry fruit, low acidity, and a savory personality...a luxuriously rich, decadent 100% Merlot... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Monbousquet 1999 St-Emilion...port-like bouquet of super-ripe black cherry and black currant fruit intermixed with scents of coffee, tobacco, and vanilla...it possesses an amazing texture, a mid-palate that you could get lost in... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie 1999 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...gorgeous aromas of crushed minerals, smoke, licorice, cherry liqueur, and black currants...exceptionally pure and multilayered, with stunning texture and overall balance... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Macquin 1999 St-Emilion, grand cru classé Base neck level...aromas of truffles, underbrush, espresso, black cherries, and roasted meats...powerful and muscular with high extract and mouth-searing tannin... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Valandraud 1999 St-Emilion Sweet coffee, mocha, leather, and black cherry and currant flavors dominate the pure, well-delineated, opulentlytextured, hedonistic 1999 Valandraud... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate # 140, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ La Mondotte 1999 St-Emilion...a glorious nose of candied black fruits, graphite, licorice, and underbrush...full-bodied and sumptuous, possessing amazing extract and richness...a wealth of glycerin, fruit, and extract... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1999 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...notes of crème de cassis and earth. It is fleshy, medium to full-bodied, and succulent, with supple tannin, excellent balance, as well as a long, pure, ripe finish... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

40 GUIGAL...there is no winemaker on planet Earth who has produced so many compelling wines irrespective of vintage conditions as Marcel Guigal... Wealthy wine enthusiasts have been known to do just about everything to try to locate a bottle or two of Guigal s superrare and expensive single-vineyard Côte-Rôtie La Landonne, La Mouline, and La Turque... In the past 26 years I have spent visiting wineries and vignerons, I have never seen a producer as fanatical about quality as Marcel Guigal. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. 40 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

41 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1990 Guigal Northern Rhône...Extremely rich, with a huge, bacon fat, toasty, cassis, and floral-scented nose, as well as phenomenally rich flavors, it is a wine known for its voluptuousness and extraordinary intensity... (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997) bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1991 Guigal Northern Rhône Two slight signs of past seepage; one label slightly damp stained; two vintage tags damp stained, one torn Appears to be a perfect wine in the making, with a staggering bouquet of violets, bacon fat, sweet cassis fruit, and toasty oak...a phenomenal wine... (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997) bottles per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1991 Guigal Northern Rhône One wine stained vintage label; two importers...you cannot find a Richebourg or Musigny with the richness and complexity possessed by this awesome wine... great flavor intensity and rich extraction...phenomenal levels of fruit, complexity, and richness... (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997) bottles per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1994 Guigal Northern Rhône One torn label...nose of sweet black raspberry fruit intertwined with aromas of coconut and apricots. Jammy black fruits... full-bodied, silky-textured, sumptuously-styled... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #121, February bottles per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1994 Guigal Northern Rhône...fabulously-scented nose of licorice, Asian spices, truffles, minerals, and gobs of black fruits...great richness, a multilayered personality...exotic, overripe character...sensational, chocolatey, rich wine... (96-98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #113, October bottles per lot $ Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis 1995 Guigal Rhône One nicked label...flamboyant, intense bouquet of crushed pepper, Provençal herbs, black raspberry jam, and smoky sweet oak... Long, concentrated, and explosively rich... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #121, February bottles per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1995 Guigal Northern Rhône Two slight signs of past seepage; two bin soiled labels; three damp stained neck labels Deep ruby-red. Powerful, expressive aromas of roasted cherry and raspberry, marzipan, brown spices and grilled nuts. Ripe, creamy and lush, with seamless cherry and pepper fruit... (96 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 1996 Guigal Northern Rhône...a black olive/tapenade, melted asphalt character in its smoky, earthy, animal, blackberry, leathery fruit. A masculine, full-bodied offering, with more tannin, it will be drinkable relatively soon... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #133, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1996 Guigal Northern Rhône...aromas of crystallized black raspberry, roasted game and pepper, plus an herbal element. Penetrating and tightly wound but not hard...quite juicy and pristine. Finishes very long and brisk... (93+ points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1996 Guigal Northern Rhône Two torn labels...aromas of caramel, vanillin, and smoked cherry jam, medium to full body, outstanding ripeness, a plush, surprisingly soft finish, and loads of glycerin... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #133, February bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 1997 Guigal Northern Rhône...an amazing achievement for the vintage...scents of licorice, roasted meats, coffee, toasty oak, plums, and blackberries. The wine is extremely smoky, earthy, and terroir-driven... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1997 Guigal Northern Rhône...a complex nose of violets, peaches, and cassis. Soft, voluptuous, medium to full-bodied, and incredibly seductive... one of the world s most intensely perfumed and compelling wines... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, August bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

42 Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1997 Guigal Northern Rhône...Compared to La Mouline, it has additional layers as well as structure, sweet tannin, and exhilarating levels of opulence and ripe fruit... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 2000 Guigal Northern Rhône Full ruby-red. Brooding aromas of raw currant, leather and menthol; a bit Hermitage-like on the nose...flavors of raw currant, leather, tobacco and roasted herbs...terrific backbone for aging... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis 1998 Guigal Rhône Lot 786: One signs of past seepage...aromas of cassis, brown spices, tar, mocha, spearmint and crushed pepper. Sweet, spicy and highly concentrated, with black fruit and pepper flavors... (92(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 1998 Guigal Northern Rhône Lot 788: Two nicked labels...densely packed with blackberry, truffle, chocolate, and leather-like flavors...high tannin, but perfect harmony, impeccable balance, and gorgeous integration of acidity, alcohol, and tannin... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1998 Guigal Northern Rhône...a seamless, full-bodied classic with many characteristics of the 1997 La Landonne, but more structure, tannin, and muscle... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1998 Guigal Northern Rhône...smoky black fruits intermixed with licorice, roasted meats, cassis, and flowers create an explosive, exotic perfume...immense structure, and potentially legendary depth as well as intensity... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis 1999 Guigal Rhône...sweet nose of roasted herbs, bacon, licorice, smoke, blackberries, cherry liqueur, and toast...hints of new saddle leather, tapenade, and crème de cassis... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #147, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (4 owc) per lot $ bottles (4 owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 2000 Guigal Northern Rhône...ripe aromas of roasted currant, plum and woodsmoke. Very sweet, supple and gentle, with enticing flavors of redcurrant, tobacco, spices and pepper...excellent clarity and depth... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 2000 Guigal Northern Rhône...notes of espresso, Chinese black tea, plum, fig, and black currant fruit. It is undeniably a top success for this somewhat challenging vintage... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #156, December bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 2001 Guigal Northern Rhône...floral aromas meld smoky red berries, exotic rose petal, dried lavender and magnolia blossom...red fruit flavors along with exotic floral and sweet tobacco tones...superb elegance and silkiness of texture... (96 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 2001 Guigal Northern Rhône...aromas of bitter cherry, crème de mure, fruity dark chocolate, licorice candy, espresso and pungent viole... dense, dark tones of coffee, high-octane chocolate and black truffle... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 2004 Guigal Northern Rhône...Aromas of Peking duck, bouquet garni, graphite, asphalt, blackberries, and charcoal soar from the glass of this fullbodied, dense, remarkably concentrated (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #182, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

43 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 2004 Guigal Northern Rhône...aromas of bacon fat, lychee nuts, caramelized black cherries, and raspberries...black olive and black cherry flavors also emerge in the mouth...lush, round, generouslyendowed... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #182, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Côte Rôtie, La Turque 2004 Guigal Northern Rhône...concentrated aromas of kirsch, cola and blackcurrant, with mounting smokiness and Indian spice qualities... sweet raspberry and cherry-cola flavors, velvety texture and a strong lashing of cracked pepper... (95 points) Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée du Papet 1990 Clos du Mont Olivet (J. Sabon) Southern Rhône Two damp stained labels...aromas of balsam wood, garrigue, kirsch liqueur, blackberries, and pepper. An extraordinarily voluptuously-textured effort, with layers of concentration...vigor, exuberance, and extraordinary richness... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape 1995 Château de Beaucastel Southern Rhône...aromatic profile of animal fur, tar, truffles, black cherries, cassis, licorice, and minerals...medium to full-bodied wine...a boatload of tannin, considerable grip and structure, and a weighty feel in the mouth... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #113, October bottles (owc) per lot $ OTHER RED AND WHITE RHONE Châteauneuf du Pape 1989 Château de Beaucastel Southern Rhône All capsules slightly corroded...notes of smoke, melted licorice, black cherries, Asian spices, and cassis. Full-bodied and concentrated... (97 points) erobertparker.com, January bottles (owc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape, Hommage á Jacques Perrin 1989 Château de Beaucastel Southern Rhône...most massive, biggest, concentrated, and structured of any of the Jacques Perrins...still 5-10 years away from full maturity. It has great intensity and is extraordinary to drink... a potentially perfect wine... (100 points) erobertparker.com, January magnum (owc) per lot $ Hermitage, La Chapelle 1989 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Northern Rhône Lot 805: Five signs of past seepage...aromas of cassis, minerals, and hot bricks/wood fire. Super-ripe and full-bodied, with a massive mid-section, teeth-staining extract, and mouth-searing tannin...a monster-sized La Chapelle... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles (oc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape 1990 Château de Beaucastel Southern Rhône...incredible perfume of hickory wood, coffee, smoked meat, Asian spices, black cherries, and blackberries. Lush, opulent, and full-bodied, it is a fully mature, profound Beaucastel... (96 points) erobertparker, January bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape 1995 Vieux Télégraphe (H. Brunier) Southern Rhône...sweet perfume of licorice, iodine, seaweed, black cherries, and plums. Dense, medium to full-bodied, well-structured, and muscular... (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997) bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles (oc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape 1996 Château Rayas Southern Rhône Lot 816: Two nicked labels...surprising quantities of sweet black cherry fruit intermixed with hints of resin, licorice, and tobacco...a medium to full-bodied Châteauneuf with far more flavor and intensity than its light-ish colors suggest... (89 points) erobertparker. com, January bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Hermitage, La Chapelle 1997 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Northern Rhône Lot 818: One slight signs of past seepage...plenty of ripe blackberry and cherry fruit, in addition to spicy, mineral characteristics...considerable weight and volume... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

44 Hermitage, La Chapelle 1999 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Northern Rhône Lot 819: Three slight signs of past seepage; Lot 820: Four slight signs of past seepage...animal fur and chocolate on the nose...lush and concentrated, and already highly aromatic in the mouth, with notes of red and black fruits, roasted nuts, spices, chocolate and tobacco... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Ermitage Rouge, l Ermite 2001 Chapoutier Northern Rhône...Awesome levels of kirsch liqueur, licorice, and white flowers are followed by a superbly concentrated, etched, long, deep wine with multiple layers, a fabulous texture, and virtually perfect balance... ( points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #147, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Ermitage Blanc, De l Orée 2000 Chapoutier Northern Rhône...nose of licorice, minerals, acacia flowers, honeysuckle, and a hint of butter. Unctuously-textured and full-bodied, with great intensity and purity... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #147, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ DOM PERIGNON Moët & Chandon, Cuvée Dom Pérignon Brut 1988 Epernay Excellent magnums in an astonishing pale-green gold; deliciously smoky nose; crisp, good length. Last noted...sept ***(*). Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ Moët & Chandon, Cuvée Dom Pérignon Brut 1990 Epernay...a creamy-textured, full styled offering that loses none of its elegance in spite of its flavor authority...appears capable of surpassing the fabulous 1985 and (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (oc) per lot $ SPANISH WINES Tinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva 1991 Alejandro Fernández - Tinto Pesquera S.L. Ribera del Duero magnums per lot $ Tinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva 1994 Alejandro Fernández - Tinto Pesquera S.L. Ribera del Duero Four base neck, five top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; six slight signs of past seepage...awesome in its richness, intensity, and potential complexity...profound levels of rich, concentrated black fruits nicely meshed with smoky, spicy new oak...opulent, accessible... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #113, October bottles per lot $ Pingus 1996 Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero...complex, lively nose...black raspberry, bitter chocolate, nutmeg and an intriguing suggestion of roasted herbs. Amazingly rich and smooth...explosive fruit offers superb vinosity and snap... (96(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, November/December bottles per lot $ Pingus 1998 Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero...chocolate, espresso, and leather characteristics as well as an expansive mid-palate...medium to full body, moderate tannin, and gorgeous purity/sweetness... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #136, August bottles (owc) per lot $ Pingus 2001 Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero...Cherry, licorice and smoked meat at the outset; then exploded with raspberry fruit. Lush, smooth and silky, with lovely inner-mouth perfume...extremely long, aromatic finish... (95 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Pingus 2004 Dominio de Pingus Ribera del Duero...offers more of everything from its splendid nose of cedar, smoke, charcoal, blackberry, and blueberry to its thick, super-concentrated, and layered mid-palate... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #169, February imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Unico 1986 Bodegas Vega Sicilia Ribera del Duero...aromas of redcurrant, iron, and iris, plus an intriguing vegetal nuance. Thick flavors of smoke, minerals and iron filings...stuffed with chocolatey-ripe fruit of steel. Very long...a great Unico... (95 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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46 MADEIRA Madeira, a 285-square-mile island off the coast of North Africa, produces some of the world s most complex, uniquely flavorful, and long-lived fortified wines. In the decades following American independence, vast quantities of Madeira were shipped to the United States, making it America s first favorite wine. This group includes a remarkable span of top vintages in rarely-seen quantities, including offerings from legendary shippers such as Barbeito, Acciaioly, and D Oliveira, from the finest vintages of the eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth centuries. 46 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

47 Terrantez Madeira 1795 Barbeito Lot 833: Back labels read Frasqueira Old Madeira Wine ; bottled 10/93...palish amber; sweet, lovely, ethereal, crystallised violets bouquet; medium-sweet, concentrated yet not heavy, penetrating flavour, rapier-like acidity. Superb. *****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Terrantez Madeira, Special Reserve 1802 Oscar Acciaioly Damp stained label; recorked by Vinhos Barbeito July 22, medium-deep amber with a very pronounced apple-green rim; refined...full-bodied but beautifully balanced, its power and richness coping well with its high acidity...last tasted... January 1990 *****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottle per lot $ Boal Madeira 1827 Quinta do Serrado No labels, Boal 1827 handwritten on bottles; believed to be Quinta do Serrado; all wax capsules chipped...fabulous wine, with all the great, old-vintage attributes, concentration yet finesse, length, fragrance. Most recently, very rich amber; sweet, mouth-tantalizing, very high acidity. Superb. Last noted...march 1995 *****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ Terrantez Madeira, Special Reserve 1832 Oscar Acciaioly Both labels damp stained, one also nicked; recorked by Vinhos Barbeito July 22, bottles per lot $ Malvasia Madeira Reserva Velha 1875 Barbeito Bottled October 2005 Mid-deep amber; pungent, rich, and expressive; prune and fig, with a tawny marmalade tang, sweetness offset by fine fresh, zesty acidity. Good balance and poise. Overall, very fine indeed. (18 points) Richard Mayson, The World of Fine Wine, Issue 24, bottles (oc) per lot $ Moscatel Madeira Reserva 1875 D Oliveira After 135 years, I m not sure I would guess it was Moscatel, though it is more luscious than most of these other wines. No Muscat nose but very round and very clean. Treacle but rich. (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, May bottles per lot $ Verdelho Madeira, Reserva Velha 1885 Barbeito Two wax capsules chipped, ten with Barbeito stamp, two plain; bottled October bottles (oc) per lot $ Malvasia Madeira Reserva Velha 1900 Barbeito Five wax capsules chipped; bottled February bottles (oc) per lot $ Malvazia Madeira 1900 Barbeito Back labels read Frasqueira Old Madeira ; bottled October, sweet, very rich, chocolatey nose and flavour yet with a refined, ethereal finish...****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ Malvasia Madeira Reserva Velha 1834 Barbeito Bottled October bottles (oc) per lot $ Malmsey Madeira, Special Reserve 1836 Oscar Acciaioly Base neck level; torn label Deep amber, harmonious; very sweet, smooth, rich texture, fabulous finish...april 1989 *****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottle per lot $ Sercial Reserva Madeira 1862 D Oliveira bottles per lot $ Boal Madeira 1863 Barbeito One chipped wax capsule Amber brown, pronounced apple-green rim; mediumsweet, full-bodied, very rich, long, dry, acidic finish. Tasted... Jan ****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ Malvazia Reserva Madeira 1900 D Oliveira...Floral and light on the nose and then very rich and caramel on the palate with a strong cough-medicine element...quite syrupy in texture overall. (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, May bottles per lot $ Moscatel Madeira Reserva 1900 D Oliveira bottles per lot $ Verdelho Reserva Madeira 1900 D Oliveira bottles per lot $ Boal Madeira, Reserva 1903 D Oliveira Richly coloured; curious singed nose; far better on palate, sweet, fat, swingeing acidity...may 1992 ***. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles (oc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

48 Bual Madeira Reserva, Meio Doce 1903 D Oliveira Portugal bottles (oc) per lot $ Verdelho Madeira, Reserva 1905 D Oliveira Bottled in bottles (oc) per lot $ Malvazia Reserva Madeira 1907 D Oliveira bottles (oc) per lot $ Boal Madeira, Reserva 1908 D Oliveira Bottled in unctuous, full-bodied wine loaded with dark maple syrup, tar, leather, licorice and sweet baking spices...superb density here...terrific length in an intense style. The finish is long, bright and sweet. (94 points) In The Cellar #1108, Antonio Galloni, November bottles (oc) per lot $ Verdelho Reserva Madeira 1912 D Oliveira Dark mahogany colour. Good fruit and richness. A complete treat still. Well done! Dry finish but with lots of nutty secrets to divulge... (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, April bottles per lot $ Malvazia Madeira 1949 Barbeito Back labels read Frasqueira Old Madeira Wine ; bottled October bottles (oc) per lot $ Malvazia Madeira Garrafeira 1954 Henriques & Henriques bottles (oc) per lot $ Boal Madeira, Riserva Velha NV Miguel Jardim Lot 862: Part of the reserve wines belonging to Miguel Jardim, purchased by Henriques & Henriques in 1906 as an old wine. First bottled in 1927 and then re-bottled in All labels damp stained; all capsules Henriques & Henriques embossed wax; various shaped bottles, two bottles embossed; all individually numbered; Lot 863: Part of the reserve wines belonging to Miguel Jardim, purchased by Henriques & Henriques in 1906 as an old wine. First bottled in 1927 and then re-bottled in 1955, 1969 and All labels damp stained; all capsules Henriques & Henriques embossed wax; all individually numbered bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ END OF SESSION I Malvazia Madeira, Quinta da Piedade 1914 Barbeito Bottled February bottles (oc) per lot $ Malvazia Madeira 1920 Favilla Vieira bottles per lot $ Boal Madeira, Reserva 1922 D Oliveira...Cheesy and creamy on the nose. Very dark and reduced (ie concentrated). Quite hard work! But there is some richness here. Very long. (17.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, April bottles (oc) per lot $ Bastardo Madeira Reserva 1927 D Oliveira Bottled in Very dense, chestnut colour, yellow rim. Rich, sweet, slightly powdery nose. Very rancio. You can still somehow taste the wood. Sweet, almost syrupy, start. Then cheesy... (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, December bottles (oc) per lot $ Verdelho Madeira, Reserva Velha 1929 Barbeito Bottled October, Fragrant aromatics accompany a supple expression of fruit, along with charred notes that add a further dimension of complexity. (93 points) In The Cellar #1108, Antonio Galloni, November bottles (oc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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50 DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI There is no question that Domaine de la Romanée-Conti...is Burgundy s most famous estate. In fact, it might be the most famous wine estate in the world. The abbreviation DRC has as much significance for the wine world as IBM and GE do in the business world. So what makes the DRC wines so famous, expensive, and revered? Unquestionably, in the greatest vintages, they literally stand alone...a bright, shining empire that cannot be matched for beauty or power. In vintages such as the 2003, 1999, and 1990, no Pinot Noir in the world comes remotely close to what the DRC achieves. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. 50 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

51 La Tâche 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru This wine is mind-boggling...intensely profound, and superripe yet harmonious. Its extraordinarily long finish (it tails off with a sweet kirsch kiss) flabbergasted me... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #118, August bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Romanée-Conti 1997 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...nose of leather, juniper berries, cherries, and spices... magnificent delineation and elegance...soy sauce, licorice, flower, as well as blackberry flavored...dense and concentrated... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #125, October bottle per lot $ Richebourg 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Level one 3cm below cork; one slightly scuffed label...spectacular. Powerful, dense, meaty, and thick, it is exceedingly long and possesses a firm tannic backbone that requires cellaring... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #118, August bottles per lot $ Echézeaux 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru This wine is a gorgeously elegant, complex, feminine, highly-detailed and rich wine... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #118, August bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Romanée-St.-Vivant 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Gorgeous, sexy, opulently perfumed fruit followed by medium weight, intense, backward, beautifully textured flavors underpinned by solid but ripe tannins...really quite lovely... (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com. Issue 18, 2nd Quarter bottles per lot $ La Tâche 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...spice box, hoisin and soy nose...big, rich, very structured flavors that display notes of earth, leather and tea. The tannins are big, ripe and are completely buffered by the sap...length that is simply phenomenal... (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July bottles per lot $ Romanée-St.-Vivant 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 871: One label damp stained and worn; owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...rather delicate aromas of blackberry, black raspberry and chocolate. Chewy and rich in the mouth, with obvious sweetness and density...muscular and tightly clenched... (92+ points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, March/ April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Richebourg 1997 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...big and flavorful. Its rose, violet, talcum powder, and crushed berry-scented nose...medium-to-full-bodied and loaded with spices freshly ground black pepper, and blackberries... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #125, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Echézeaux 1997 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two owc, one strapped prior to inspection by HDH...offers red and black raspberry liqueur aromas...a medium-to-full-bodied, oily-textured wine that possesses good power and density. Smoked bacon, sweet wax, and spices... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #125, October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Grands-Echézeaux 1997 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Six in owc A pretty mix of upper and lower register aromas feature floral and slightly stemmy notes...red and black berry fruit and spice notes...medium full flavors that are delicious... (91 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 29, 1st Quarter bottles per lot $ Romanée-Conti 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...dense and layered aromas of orange compote, red and black cherry along with the usual spice and floral note... refined, pure and concentrated medium full flavors...spectacular detail... (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Richebourg 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Six in owc; owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...full-bodied flavors underpinned by ripe tannins wrapped in sap...quite concentrated and very intense. In particular, the finish displays outstanding length and superb acid/fruit balance... (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, May bottles per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

52 Echézeaux 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lots : Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...a spicy and elegant red and black fruit nose followed by intense medium full flavors that possess a lovely core of complexity and superior length... (89 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, March bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Echézeaux 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Six in owc; owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH Explosive fruit of blackberries, vanilla and oriental spice with extremely ripe, relatively supple black fruit, round, sexy flavors underpinned by good structure, ripe tannins and fine acid/fruit balance... (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound. com, January bottles per lot $ Romanée-St.-Vivant 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...complex and spicy aromatics and fruit that is still 100% primary. The medium full, rich, spicy and intense flavors possess ripe tannins underpinning the considerable structural spine... (91 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 18, 2nd Quarter bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Grands-Echézeaux 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot : Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...aromas of spice, blackberry and cassis...robust, muscular flavors...very classy and stylish because even though it s a very powerful wine, it is still elegant and harmonious. (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, May bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Romanée-Conti 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two importers Vibrant, pure, spicy, distinctly floral and unusually hightoned for the vintage with big, powerful and concentrated almost to the point of painful intensity with its super ripe, palate staining flavors... (98 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April bottles per lot $ La Tâche 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru One damp stained label...incredibly pure, marvelously intense oriental spice box nose, flavors of hoisin and pure pinot extract of indescribable complexity and length...the finish simply does not quit... (98 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 12, 4th Quarter bottles per lot $ Romanée-St.-Vivant 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...aromas of classic Vosne spice and crushed blackberries, full-bodied, very sappy flavors with a terrific inner core of complexity and still more spice. The purity of extract displayed here is mind bending... (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 18, 2nd Quarter bottles per lot $ Grands-Echézeaux 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...red and blackberry fruits, vanilla and oriental spice aromas...beautifully detailed and quite robust flavors...a big wine with richness, superb length and impressive refinement... (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 23, 3rd Quarter bottles per lot $ Romanée-Conti 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...spicy black fruit aromas trimmed by a subtle hint of oak... restrained, pure, gorgeously sappy and harmonious, completely seductive flavors...extraordinarily fine and detailed... (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 13, 1st Quarter bottles (owc) per lot $ La Tâche 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...aromas of cassis, violet and minerals. Rich, sweet, suave and penetrating...lovely mineral character and integrated acidity...very primary, long and subtle on the back end... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, March/ April bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

53 Richebourg 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...roast espresso beans that also reflect intense floral aromas precede big, robust, forceful austere black fruit flavors...really quite regal... (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November bottles (owc) per lot $ Echézeaux 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 892: Five damp stained labels; both owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH; Lot 893: Slight signs of past seepage; slightly corroded capsule; Jeroboam #00001; owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...intense crushed black fruits and sexy, perfumed aromas of fresh flowers, Asian spices and earth with focused, rich, relatively powerful flavors that are balanced and harmonious... (89 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November bottles (2 owc) per lot $ jeroboam (3L) (owc) per lot $ Grands-Echézeaux 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Slight signs of past seepage; Jeroboam #00004; owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...elegant nose combining very rich, forward, expressive aromas of cherries, fresh crushed raspberries...round, supple yet quite intense flavors...outstanding length...sweet, mouth coating sap... (91 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound. com, Issue 13, 1st Quarter jeroboam (3L) (owc) per lot $ Romanée-Conti 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 896: Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...aromas of red and black fruits cut with lavish spice and aromatic nuances plus subtle touches of earth, soy and hoisin that combine to create a bouquet of simply stunning complexity... (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April bottle per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ La Tâche 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru One slightly damp stained label; six bottles in owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...extravagant nose of rose petals, oriental spices, pungent tea and leather notes plus ultra elegant pinot fruit...powerful, chiseled, pure flavors are remarkably detailed, precise and fine... (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 13, 1st Quarter bottles per lot $ Echézeaux 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Both owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...aromas of cassis, licorice, minerals and flowers. Wonderfully precise and taut in the mouth, with lovely sweetness and terrific verve. A delicate musky quality adds to the wine s complexity... (92(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, March/April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Romanée-Conti 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...nose of dried rose petals, kirsch and plenty of spice elements. The medium weight plus flavors are taut, focused, very backward, powerful and punchy...layer after layer of sappy extract and incredible depth... (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April bottles (owc) per lot $ La Tâche 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...aromas of cherry, raspberry, minerals and Asian spices, lifted by a floral quality. Fat, sweet and full but lively; offers great volume without any undue weight... (96 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, March/April bottles (owc) per lot $ Grands-Echézeaux 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Sweet, pure and completely classic mostly red pinot fruit aromas...subtle nuances of floral notes, damp earth, underbrush and even a hint of game...intense, reserved and backward... (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 23, 3rd Quarter bottles per lot $ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment 2002 Côte de Nuits La Tâche (1) Richebourg (1) Echézeaux (1) Romanée-St.-Vivant (1) Grands-Echézeaux (1) Vosne-Romanée, Cuvée Duvault-Blochet (1) 902 Above 6 bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

54 Romanée-Conti 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...knockout nose of black raspberry, tobacco and flowers... dense, creamy and seamless yet almost shockingly vibrant, with outstanding balance...great wine, perhaps monumental. (97+ points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, March/April bottle per lot $ magnum per lot $ Montrachet 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Beaune, grand cru Scuff marked label...aromas of spices, yellow plums and buttery toast...a dense, layered, ample wine of awesome power, it is concentrated, spicy, and velvety-textured. Toasted pears, butter, vanilla... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #160, August bottle per lot $ La Tâche 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-bodied, velvety-textured character...chocolate-covered black cherries... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #160, August magnum per lot $ Montrachet 2004 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Beaune, grand cru Slightly scuff marked label...aromas of honeysuckle, spice, white flower, peach, pear and anise...a flat out big wine by any standard...as refined and pure as any recent vintage... (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 27, 3rd Quarter bottle per lot $ Romanée-Conti 2005 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...floral yet restrained nose with aromas of both rose and violets...sweet, intense, focused, detailed and vibrant flavors offer superb drive and punch though...genius in a glass. (99+ points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 29, 1st Quarter bottle per lot $ La Tâche 2005 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...the aromatic breadth here is simply dazzling...the overall palate impact is equivalent to a vinous bomb exploding on the cuts-like-a-knife finish...a huge but utterly classy and stylish wine... (99 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 29, 1st Quarter bottles (owc) per lot $ Richebourg 2005 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...aromas that are wonderfully broad and include red, black, blue and violet aromas...rich, full and sweet flavors that are quite floral in the mouth, all wrapped in a detailed and punchy finish... (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 29, 1st Quarter bottles per lot $ Montrachet 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Beaune, grand cru...aromas of limestone, apple, pear and white flowers... big, rich, powerful yet very tight full-bodied flavors...one muscular, massively constituted wine of profound depth and concentration... (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 19, 3rd Quarter bottle per lot $ OTHER RED AND WHITE BURGUNDY Clos Vougeot 2000 Domaine Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Two slight signs of past seepage Aromas reminiscent of blackberry jam...outstanding depth, purity, and detail...awash in super-ripe dark fruits, and possesses an extensive finish...generous, fruit-filled offering... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #147, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Bonnes-Mares 1997 Louis Jadot Côte de Nuits, grand cru...aromas of raspberry, mocha, chocolate and brown spices; verging on roasted. Then thick and sweet, with explosive, sappy raspberry and chocolate flavors and great middlepalate volume... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles (oc) per lot $ Montrachet 2003 Louis Jadot Côte de Beaune, grand cru...explodes from the glass with boisterous aromas of ripe pears and spiced apples. A bold, rich, medium to full-bodied effort, it reveals great concentration, depth of fruit, density, and length... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #160, August bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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56 CHATEAU MARGAUX The internationally acclaimed 1978 Margaux was followed by a succession of brilliantly executed wines that are so stunning, rich, and balanced that it is not unfair to suggest that during the 1980s there was no better wine made in all of Bordeaux than that of Margaux. The style of the rejuvenated wine at Margaux is one of opulent richness, a deep, multidimensional bouquet with a fragrance of ripe black currants, spicy vanilla oakiness, and violets. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château Margaux 1982 Margaux, 1er cru classé Three base neck, eight top shoulder level...notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense...blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1983 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 916: Four base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 917: Five base neck, three top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; three labels scuffed; three capsules corroded...rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and tannic Margaux...the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanillin oakiness, and the flavors are extremely deep and long... (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

57 Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er cru classé Nine base neck level; multiple importers...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as well as a few flowers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract, superb balance, and a frightfully tannic finish...a Margaux of immense stature... (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ Château Margaux 1993 Margaux, 1er cru classé...excellent dark ruby/purple color accompanies a soft, smoky, blackcurrant-scented wine...a beautifully made, elegant, rich style of Margaux that can be drunk now, or cellared for 15+ years. (89 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1988 Margaux, 1er cru classé One base neck, two top shoulder level; five labels slightly damp stained; one nicked capsule...a classic bouquet of violets and blackcurrants intertwined with lavish quantities of toasty new oak. Medium-bodied, concentrated...slightly compact and angular... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #88, August bottles per lot $ Château Margaux 1989 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 921: Slight signs of past seepage; Lots : Slightly sunken cork Very deep glowing dark ruby with lots of maturity at the rim...lovely richness yet complete and and heady on the palate...quite extraordinary freshness and vitality... (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, March bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Margaux 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 925: One base neck level; Lot 926: Four base neck level; Lot 927: Six base neck, two top shoulder level...round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent, fullbodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...stunning...a sensational effort, it is one of the legendary wines made at Château Margaux. (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1992 Margaux, 1er cru classé One base neck level...bouquet of cassis, vanillin, and floral scents...smooth, supple, wonderfully ripe, and seductive, with medium body, low acidity, and light tannin in the finish. It is drinking extremely well... (89 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #96, December bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1994 Margaux, 1er cru classé...has turned out to be a classic, long-lived Margaux. The opaque purple color is followed by this estate s tell-tale aromas of flowers, blackcurrants, licorice, and smoky oak... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Margaux 1995 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 939: Two labels slightly damp stained, three slightly bin marked...aromas of licorice and sweet smoky new oak intermixed with jammy black fruits, licorice, and minerals...extraordinary richness, fabulous equilibrium, and hefty tannin in the finish... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1996 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 945: Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grillé, and flowers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full body...layers of flavor in the mouth... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1997 Margaux, 1er cru classé...aromas of raspberry, cocoa powder, mocha and sexy oak...fat, sweet and harmonious; offers lovely balance... Finishes with firm but very suave tannins; this must be one of the longest 97s. (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

58 Château Margaux 1998 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 956: Two bin marked labels; Lot 959: Slight signs of past seepage...aromas of red berries, violet, cocoa powder, graphite and spicy oak, along with a whiff of smoked meat. Juicy, sharply delineated and austere; a classic, adamantly dry claret with superb intensity and grip... (92(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1999 Margaux, 1er cru classé...an archetypical Château Margaux of richness, finesse, balance, and symmetry. It can be drunk young, but promises to age nicely for two decades... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 2000 Margaux, 1er cru classé...great intensity, compelling purity, a multi-layered, fullbodied palate...a monumental example of the elegance and power that symbolize this extraordinary vineyard...absolutely awesome!... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 2001 Margaux, 1er cru classé One slightly raised cork; owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...an elegant, seamlessly constructed effort with a deep ruby/purple color, and a beautiful nose of flowers, crème de cassis, blackberries, and cedar...one of the most elegant wines of the vintage. (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 2002 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lots : Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 2003 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 991: Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...extraordinary complexity and intensity...notes of spring flowers interwoven with camphor, melted licorice, crème de cassis, and pain grillé... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 2004 Margaux, 1er cru classé...boysenberry, currant, cedar, graphite and mocha. Suave, gentle and sweet, already displaying ineffable inner-mouth perfume... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 2005 Margaux, 1er cru classé...aromas of plum, raspberry, bitter chocolate, coffee, almond paste and smoke...extraordinarily opulent... (98(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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60 BORDEAUX 2000 Retasting the 2000 vintage three to four months before bottling provided overwhelming evidence that this is the greatest vintage Bordeaux has ever produced. Remarkably consistent from top to bottom, there has never before been a year where so many exceptional wines were produced. In Issue #134 (April, 2001) I wrote the following: In short, it is a phenomenal year that might turn out to be one of the greatest vintages Bordeaux has ever produced given the number of outstanding 90-point or higher wines. To reiterate, this vintage exhibits superlative quality from the lesser known wines and satellite appellations, to the blue chip pedigree appellations of the Médoc, Graves, and right bank areas of Pomerol and St.-Emilion. These are enormously rich, incredibly pure, concentrated wines. Furthermore, they represent a confluence of Mother Nature providing ideal growing conditions, and a new generation of extraordinarily committed Bordelais that understand their legacy, realizing that they are the world s reference point for wines of richness, longevity, and complexity. Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #139, February Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

61 Château Angelus 2000 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...aromas of blackberry liqueur and vintage port...unfolds on the palate in layers...poised, well-balanced, and pure... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ melchior (18L) (owc) per lot $ Château Ausone 2000 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...sensational aromas of ink, cherries, blackberries, blueberries...phenomenal presence on the palate as well as astonishing richness and purity... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Bellevue (St. Emilion) 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Calon-Ségur 2000 St-Estèphe, 3me cru classé A dense, traditionally crafted wine...gorgeous aromas of creosote intermixed with spring flowers, black cherries, cassis, licorice, and stony, liquid minerals... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Canon-la-Gaffelière 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...flamboyant, super-concentrated, yet classic in proportions. Lavish notes of roasted espresso, melted chocolate, crème de cassis, toasty new oak, and Asian spices... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Clos l Eglise 2000 Pomerol...nose of cocoa, toffee, plum, fig, and blackberry...extraordinary purity, texture, and that multi-layered, highly nuanced finish that goes on for close to a minute...spectacular... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2000 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Floral notes intermixed with raspberries, black currants, minerals, and a hint of new oak...sweet, dense, and medium to full-bodied...elegance and finesse... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Figeac 2000 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Gruaud Larose 2000 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Large-sized...high extract and richness...will require patience...the best effort Gruaud Larose has put forth since their sumptuous (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Haut-Bergey 2000 Pessac-Léognan bottles (owc) per lot $ Château L Evangile 2000 Pomerol One nicked label bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Clusière 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...remarkably intense palate impression...dense blackberry, plum, and cassis aromas...a magnificent wine... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Conseillante 2000 Pomerol Lot 1031: Four base neck level...tremendous purity, medium to full body, great precision and concentration... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Gomerie 2000 St-Emilion...spectacular aromas of roasted coffee, sweet, jammy black cherry and currant fruit, more tannin than normal, but a sumptuous, thick, expansive, juicy mid-section as well as finish... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

62 Château La Mission Haut Brion 2000 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...sweet aromas of blackberries, blueberries, toast, scorched earth, coffee, asphalt, graphite, and smoke. Super-intense...an explosively rich, layered effort... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 2000 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Absolutely spectacular...one of the greatest wines ever made at this estate. Enormous, even monstrous in the mouth, with tremendous extraction, broodingly backward, dense flavors, and copious tannins... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ melchior (18L) (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2000 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...truly profound...tight but promising nose of vanilla, sweet cherry liqueur, black currants, and licorice in a dense, full-bodied, almost painfully rich, intense style... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Poyferré 2000 St-Julien, 2me cru classé bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 2000 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 1058: Two base neck level...loads of glycerin and extract, big, muscular, sweet crème de cassis notes, with hints of new saddle leather, earth, and tobacco leaf...a thick, juicy, succulent mid-palate, ripe tannin, and a long, layered finish... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Monbousquet 2000 St-Emilion bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Montrose 2000 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...huge nose of acacia flavors, crushed blackberries, crème de cassis, vanilla, hickory smoke, and minerals...full-bodied, powerful, dense, and multi-layered... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pape-Clément 2000 Pessac-Léognan...aromas of wood smoke, cocoa, black currant and cherry liqueur, coffee, scorched earth...a wine of extraordinary concentration, elegance, and complexity... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie 2000 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...one of the most monumental wines Bordeaux has ever produced. A massive display of richness and extract... pinpoint delineation and vibrancy as well as a 60+ second finish... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Decesse 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...a brilliant effort...a gorgeous nose of sweet blueberries, blackberries, charcoal, and mineral...full-bodied, rich, with striking purity, fabulous delineation, immense body and extract... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Macquin 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé A wine of great density, concentration, and intensity...prodigious bouquet of graphite, camphor, blackberry, blueberry, mineral, coffee, and smoky oak...expansive, full-bodied, and muscular... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

63 Château Péby-Faugères 2000 St-Emilion...profound richness, and massive concentration...bouquet of smoke, liquified minerals, cocoa, blackberries, blueberries, and vanilla...a multiple-tiered wine with sweet tannin... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2000 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 1083: One nicked label...notes of barbecue spices intermixed with new saddle leather, crème de cassis, melted licorice, creosote, and a hint of vanilla...full-bodied, tremendously concentrated... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 2000 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...spectacular...aromatic smorgasbord existing of crème de cassis, vanilla, and violets, but also tapenade and tree bark...extraordinary density, opulence, great presence, and richness... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Pontet-Canet 2000 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...explosive nose combines raspberry, roasted currant, grilled nuts and exotic spices. Rich, sexy, silky and full in the mouth, with expressive flavors of black raspberry, game, smoke and truffle... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Quinault l Enclos 2000 St-Emilion...gorgeous concoction of crushed blackberries, blueberries, and black currants intermixed with violets, licorice, and subtle smoky oak...terrific concentration, purity, and overall equilibrium... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge 2000 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...the finest wine to ever emerge from this estate...scents of tobacco, camphor, graphite, crème de cassis, and licorice... tremendous intensity of flavor, and a persistent finish... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...sweet nose of roasted espresso, mocha, chocolate, black cherry jam, cassis, licorice, new saddle leather, and toasty oak...silky tannin...45-second finish...a majestic wine... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Troplong-Mondot 2000 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...aromas of ink, crème de cassis, graphite, and toasty oak. Full-bodied and powerful, with excellent balance...extraordinary richness and massiveness...fabulous definition, richness, and intensity... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ melchior (18L) (owc) per lot $ Clos du Marquis 2000 St-Julien Lot 1111: Two nicked capsules...probably the best Clos de Marquis I have ever tasted... crème de cassis, vanilla, and cherry notes, medium to full body, an unctuous texture, low acidity... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ La Mondotte 2000 St-Emilion...nose of blackberry and cassis liqueur intermixed with cherry, vanilla, espresso, mocha, and a hint of acacia flower...enormously rich, with great intensity, fabulous purity... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

64 CHATEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD In 1853, Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, a member of the English branch of the family, bought Château Brane-Mouton and renamed it Château Mouton-Rothschild. In 1922, his great-grandson Baron Philippe de Rothschild ( ) purchased the property. In 1924, Baron Philippe was the first to introduce château bottling. In 1926, he built his famous grand chai, the 100-meter firstyear cellar, which has become a major attraction for visitors to Mouton. Mouton-Rothschild, the place and wine, are the singular creations of the late Baron Philippe de Rothschild. No doubt when he took over the estate at the age of 21, his aspirations for Mouton were high. But he raised the estate s profile higher than anyone could have imagined. He has been the only person able to effectuate a change in the 1855 classification of the wines of the Médoc. There is no question that some of the greatest bottles of Bordeaux I have ever drunk have been Moutons. The 2003, 2000, 1996, 1995, 1986, 1982, 1959, 1955, 1953, 1947, 1945, and 1929 are stunning examples of Mouton at its best. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château Mouton Rothschild 1982 One base neck, one top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1983 Lot 1114: Four base neck, four top shoulder level; two slight signs of past seepage; multiple importers; Lot 1115: Signs of past seepage The classic Mouton lead-pencil, cedary nose has begun to emerge...the flavors are ripe and moderately rich. With good depth and some firm tannins... (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1986 Lot 1116: Three labels slightly scuffed; one capsule slightly corroded; Lot 1117: Three base neck, four top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; five scuffed labels; two slightly corroded capsules An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild, comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and still in its infancy...has the potential to last for years! (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #106, August bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 Lot 1118: Two base neck, three top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; original tissue wraps; Lot 1119: Three base neck level; Lot 1120: Six base neck level; one nicked capsule...exotic spices, minerals, coffee, black currants, and sweet oak...the bouquet is staggering...outstanding ripeness... (89 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1989 Lot 1121: Eight base neck level; Lot 1122: Nine base neck level; one slight signs of past seepage; Lot 1123: Four base neck level; Lot 1124: Two slightly corroded capsules; one label slightly damp stained and scuffed, one creased and peeling;; Lot 1125: Slightly damp stained label; slightly corroded capsule; Lot 1126: Slight signs of past seepage...scents of cedar, sweet black fruits, lead pencil, and toasty oak...elegant, medium-bodied restrained...beautifully made, stylish...excellent to outstanding... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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66 Château Mouton Rothschild 1990 Lot 1127: Five base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 1128: Seven base neck level; Lot 1129: Two base neck level; Lot 1130: One slight signs of past seepage; one slightly bin soiled label...great richness...blackcurrant fruit gum character... smooth, welcoming and appetising. Much more refreshing on the palate than the nose. Quite a tingle on the finish... (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, November bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild soft, opulently-styled wine with medium body, a healthy dark ruby/purple color, and a big, fragrant nose of jammy cassis, smoky oak, and roasted herbs and nuts...lush, velvety-textured finish... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #96, December bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1993 Lot 1133: BATF-approved label; Lot 1134: Balthus label...a sweet, pain grillé, roasted nut, and cassis-scented bouquet that is just beginning to open...richness of fruit, a sweet, ripe, pureness to the wine...and outstanding balance... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild classic Mouton nose of sweet black fruits intermingled with smoke, pain grillé, spice, and cedar. Medium to fullbodied, with outstanding concentration, a layered feel, plenty of tannin, and rich, concentrated fruit... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1995 Lot 1139: Three base neck level; Lot 1140: Two nicked labels...aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee, licorice, and spice...the wine is great stuff, with superb density, a full-bodied personality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound finish... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, and soy sauce... aromas of black currants, framboise, coffee, and new saddle leather...full-bodied, ripe, rich... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild nose of cedar wood, blackberry liqueur, cassis, and coffee. Fleshy, ripe, and mouth-filling, with low acidity, soft tannin, and admirable concentration and length... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #128, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild powerful, super-concentrated wine...notes of roasted espresso, crème de cassis, smoke, new saddle leather, graphite, and licorice...awesome concentration, mouthsearing tannin levels... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #134, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild may be a modern day clone of their 1962 or sumptuous aromas of cedar wood, crème de cassis, wood smoke, coffee, and dried herbs...forward, lush, and full-bodied... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #140, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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68 Château Mouton Rothschild aromas of toast, coffee, licorice, crème de cassis, and roasted nuts. Dense, chewy, and backward, with tremendous purity and density in addition to obvious toasty oak... full-bodied, powerful... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild aromas of blackberry, mint and minerals. Juicy but quite tightly wound today...juicy acidity contributes to the impression of structure...will need at least a decade of bottle aging. (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 Lot 1177: One scuffed label; Lot 1178: One slightly nicked label; Lot 1179: All labels slightly creased Good saturated ruby-red. Tight nose hints at currant and smoky oak. Highly concentrated, densely packed and built to age...a lovely velvety texture rare for this vintage... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

69 Château Mouton Rothschild nose of cedar, tobacco leaf, crème de cassis, and toasty oak. Full-bodied, tannic, and extremely backward...long finish and multilayered mouthfeel...undeniably outstanding... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ BORDEAUX: VINTAGES Château La Clusière 2001 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...an exotic, flamboyant smorgasbord of aromas including smoked meats, cocoa, mocha, blackberry and cherry liqueur, and incense. Fleshy, opulent, and full-bodied, with tremendous intensity... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 Lot 1991: All labels slightly creased Backward, powerful, and extremely tannic...improves dramatically with aeration...full-bodied, meaty, powerful, dry flavors as well as a huge finish... (95+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild powerful, classic, dense ruby/purple-hued...brutal tannin, impressive concentration...will require years of cellaring...plenty of power and concentration... (92+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 2001 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...classic Bordelais aromas of damp earth, crème de cassis, smoke, vanillin, and tobacco. Medium to full-bodied and rich, with high but well-integrated tannin... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie 2001 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...promising nose of crushed stones, a liqueur of blackberries, cherries, and black currants, and subtle smoke and licorice in the background. Powerful, with impressive elegance, fine harmony... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2001 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...exhibits class/nobility/breed along with black currant liqueur, licorice, and incense notes. Sweet, expansive, fleshy, and medium to full-bodied, with good structure, ripe tannin, and a long, second finish... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

70 Château Cos d'estournel 2002 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...aromatic, highly complex nose combines raspberry, espresso, tree bark, leather, graphite, cedar, coconut and exotic woodsmoke. Lush, sweet and pure, with very ripe flavors of currant, dark chocolate and graphite... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 2002 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...aromas of raw berries, graphite and licorice, with a suggestion of eucalyptus...cool and bright in the mouth, but with a surprisingly plush texture...finishes with substantial ripe tannins... (89(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château La Mission Haut Brion 2002 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé Bright ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, smoked meat and warm stones. Dry, classic and deep...finishes very long, with substantial dusty tannins and brisk acids... (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2002 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...structured wine with considerable density...layers of flavor, and a classic overall personality...pure black currant, licorice-infused fruit, huge body, a viscous mid-palate, and a long, heady finish... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #158, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Palmer 2002 Margaux, 3me cru classé...complex notes of menthol, black currants, plums, licorice, and a hint of cappuccino in its stunning aromatics. Dense, medium to full-bodied, with high levels of tannin...superb purity and serious length... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #158, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 2002 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...a glorious nose of melted licorice, lavender, barbecue smoke, black currants, and graphite...tannic, classically structured...deep, full-bodied, elegant yet powerful... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #158, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

71 CHATEAU PETRUS...the most celebrated wine of Pomerol, Pétrus has, during the last four decades, become one of Bordeaux s most renowned as well as expensive red wines. A humble building, renovated in 2004, boasts a vineyard situated on a buttonhole of clay in the middle of Pomerol s plateau. The tiny 28.4-acre vineyard renders wines that are treated as well and as carefully as any wines produced on earth. The legendary Jean-Pierre Moueix ( ), a noble and erudite man, single-handedly established the reputation of not only Pétrus but also of all the wines of Pomerol....since 1989 Pétrus has been in top form, producing a succession of brilliant wines. The 2003, 2000, 1998, 1990, 1989, 1975, 1971, 1970, 1964, 1961, 1950, 1948, 1947, 1945, 1929, and 1921 are among the most monumental wines I have ever tasted. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château Pétrus 1970 Pomerol Seven top shoulder, five very high shoulder level; two capsules slightly corroded, one trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork...a true blockbuster...massive, highly-extracted, full-bodied, jammy, thick, unctuously-textured wine...a huge, spice, tobacco, black cherry, mocha-scented nose. It is a real turn-on. (98 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ Château Pétrus 1981 Pomerol Seven base neck, four top shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; one wine stained label...amazingly full, fleshy, rich, complete...mulberry-like richness; fleshier, rounded, powerful finish...most recently... Sweet. Delicious. Last tasted Dec ****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

72 Château Pétrus 1983 Pomerol Seven base neck level...most recently, an impressive double magnum with crisp and agreeable fruit on nose and palate, good texture but very dry finish. Last tasted...sept ****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) bottles per lot $ Château Pétrus 1986 Pomerol Lot 1259: Eight base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 1260: Two slightly raised corks; two bin soiled labels...richer and sweeter than Le Pin. Not glorious, and even with a slightly metallic note. Still chewy and well behind the other two top Pomerols noted here in terms of evolution. (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, August bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1988 Pomerol Lot 1262: Two peeling labels...reassuringly outstanding...a young, backward wine with high tannin levels, medium body, and an inner-core of sweet, ripe fruit... (91 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #103, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1989 Pomerol Two importers...another stunningly opulent, rich, full-bodied, amazingly concentrated, exotic, flamboyant Pétrus that remains remarkably youthful...looks to be another 30-year wine...an amazing effort! (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ Château Pétrus 1990 Pomerol One capsule worn, top of cork exposed...sweetness, low acidity, and velvety tannins are present in abundance...massive in the mouth as well as incredibly pure and well-delineated...capable of lasting at least four more decades. An incredible achievement! (100 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #183, June bottles per lot $ Château Pétrus 1992 Pomerol Lot 1265: Two importers; Lot 1267: One slight signs of past seepage; one slightly glue stained label...concentrated, powerful, rich wine...nose of sweet blackcherry fruit, vanillin, caramel, and herb-tinged mocha notes. Concentrated and powerful, with superb density of fruit and richness... (90 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #96, December bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1993 Pomerol Lot 1270: All labels slightly bin soiled...nose of black fruits, Asian spices, and vanilla. Huge and formidably rich, this powerful, dense, super-pure wine is a tour de force in winemaking...immense richness and length... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Château Pétrus 1994 Pomerol Lot 1272: Three nicked labels; Lot 1273: Two importers...a sweet vanilla, pain grillé, jammy cherry and cassis-scented nose...layers of flavor, and an inner-core of sweetness with huge quantities of glycerin and depth...a Musigny-like nose of violets... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Château Pétrus 1995 Pomerol Two labels slightly damp stained, one also slightly peeling...aromas of black raspberry, melted toffee, minerals and smoky oak. Explosively spicy, mulberry-flavored fruit builds and builds in the mouth...extremely rich, large-scaled Pétrus... (96 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1996 Pomerol Six base neck, two top shoulder level...big, monolithic, foursquare wine...sweet berry fruit intermixed with earth, pain grillé, and coffee scents. Full-bodied and muscular...high levels of tannin, and a backward style... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #122, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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74 Château Pétrus 1997 Pomerol...bouquet of mocha, dried tomato skin, and black fruits... outstanding concentration, length, intensity, and depth... (91 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #128, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1999 Pomerol Lot 1282: One nicked capsule...beautiful intensity and finesse...sweet black cherry, mulberry, truffle-infused fruit, full body, low acidity, admirable purity, and sweet tannin... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #140, April bottles per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 2001 Pomerol Lots : Both owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...bouquet of vanilla, cherry liqueur, melted licorice, black currants...rich, full-bodied, and surprisingly thick... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 2002 Pomerol Lots : Both owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH; Lot 1289: Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...minerals, coffee, cocoa powder and sexy oak on the nose. Densely packed and round but cool, with rich, full red fruit flavors spreading out to saturate the entire mouth... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 2003 Pomerol Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH Fleshy, fat, and already sexy...rich, heady, and loaded... Full-bodied, powerful, and exceptionally pure without losing its nobility and elegance... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 2004 Pomerol...copious amounts of sweet cherries and black currants intermixed with hints of cola, earth, and truffles...excruciatingly firm and tannic...backward, structured, muscular Pomerol. (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ BORDEAUX: VINTAGES Château Angelus 2003 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 1296: One nicked label...perfumed nose of rose petals, blackberries, menthol, and cedar. This broad, sweet 2003's supple attack is followed by a tannic mid-section...likely to put on considerable weight in the bottle... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Ausone 2003 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...off the charts in terms of richness...an extraordinary perfume of flowers, crushed rocks, sweet raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, and God knows what else...extraordinary richness and purity... (100 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Bellevue (St. Emilion) 2003 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...superb ripeness...perfume of black raspberries, sweet kirsch, and blacker fruits, a full-bodied, powerful, concentrated attack and mid-palate, and a blockbuster, long, powerful, moderately tannic finish... (93+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Branaire-Ducru 2003 St-Julien, 4me cru classé...complex nose of black currants, blackberries, espresso roast, white chocolate, minerals, and truffles. It displays amazing freshness and definition...a brilliant wine! (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Calon-Ségur 2003 St-Estèphe, 3me cru classé...nose of mulberries, blackberries, cherries, and hints of new oak and truffles...a gorgeous texture as well as an expansive, exotic softness...generous and rich... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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76 Château Cos d'estournel 2003 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, pain grillé, incense, and flowers...extraordinary richness, full body, and remarkable freshness, elegance... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2003 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...a liqueur of mineral-like component intermixed with crème de cassis, raspberry, and flower characteristics...tremendous definition, weight, and concentration... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Duhart-Milon 2003 Pauillac, 4me cru classé...may be the finest Duhart-Milon made...ever!...a big, sweet perfume of black fruits interwoven with roasted herbs and meat juice offered in a muscular, full-bodied style... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Mission Haut Brion 2003 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...bouquet of scorched earth, black cherry liqueur, and hints of blackberries, blueberries, graphite, and smoke... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2003 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Full ruby-red. Plum, tar, cedar and nutty oak on the nose... massive and full on the palate; almost too big for the mouth... possesses very good acidity for the vintage... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Poyferré 2003 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...a colossal success and a potential legend in the making... notes of crushed rocks, acacia flowers, blueberries, black raspberries, and crème de cassis...power and elegance... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 2003 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 1358: One nicked label...aromas of currant, black cherry, roasted meat, lead pencil and leather. Fat, rich and compellingly sweet, with suggestions of tobacco and meat...fine tannins... (90 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 2003 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...nose of forest floor, crème de cassis, smoke, charcoal, licorice, and perhaps even truffle...layered, rich, and set for an exceptionally long life... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Montrose 2003 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé Lot 1364: Scuffed label...extraordinary bouquet of scorched earth, blackberries, and cassis, fabulous purity, a skyscraper-like texture, and substantial tannin in the finish...superb, huge, ripe wine... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

77 Château Pavie 2003 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...extraordinary perfume of charcoal, crème de cassis, melted licorice, espresso roast, and blackberries...massive depth, richness, and body...incredibly pure, rich, and intense... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Decesse 2003 St-Emilion, grand cru classé bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Macquin 2003 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...gorgeous nose of blackberries, smoked meats, licorice, incense, and barbecue spices. Huge fruit on the attack...a powerful, masculine wine with huge extract, high tannin, low acidity, and formidable power... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2003 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 1385: Four nicked labels...sweet, jammy crème de cassis notes intermixed with roasted herbs, smoked meats, and chocolate...ripe, dense, full-bodied, and moderately tannic... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 2003 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 1389: One nicked label...aromas of blackberries, plum liqueur, sweet cherries, smoke, and melted licorice. Fleshy, full-bodied, and intense... seamless integration of wood, acidity, tannin, and alcohol... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Troplong-Mondot 2003 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...huge density, a backward, masculine style, an inky dark ruby/purple hue, and subtle notions of white chocolate, espresso roast, plums, blackberries, and currants. Fullbodied, powerful... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cos d'estournel 2004 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...perfume of boysenberries, black currants, cherries, pain grillé, roasted herbs, and licorice. Medium-bodied...sweet tannin, and outstanding richness and length... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2004 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...deep black currant notes interwoven with sweet cherries, wet stones, and toasty vanillin...superb concentration, beautiful purity, and admirable symmetry... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 2004 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Attractive cassis aromas...elegant, medium-bodied, soft, and broad in the mouth, it is slightly superficial... (89 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #171, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Angelus 2005 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...will rival or perhaps eclipse vintages such as 2000, 1998, 1990, and extraordinary perfume of charcoal, espresso roast, blackberries, blueberries...terrific acidity, high tannins, and enormous intensity... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Ausone 2005 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...nose of incense, blueberries, blackberries, currants, licorice, and crushed rocks...powerful, super-layered, multidimensional flavors... (100 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

78 Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) 2005 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...aromas of black cherry and licorice; slightly liqueur-like. Intensely flavored and gripping, with impressive power and a serious spine to the sweet black cherry flavors... (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Bellevue (St. Emilion) 2005 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...a huge perfume of camphor, charcoal, graphite, blackberries, cassis, raspberries, and a liqueur of rocks-like component. Super-concentrated with chewy richness as well as enormous tannins... (94+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Brane-Cantenac 2005 Margaux, 2me cru classé...stunningly flamboyant bouquet of smoked herbs, licorice, camphor, black cherries, currants...beautifully concentrated, stunningly balanced... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Calon-Ségur 2005 St-Estèphe, 3me cru classé...aromas of black raspberry, black cherry, leather, smoked meat, earth and menthol. Chewy, brooding and deep, with concentrated black cherry, menthol, mineral and leather flavors... (92(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Clinet 2005 Pomerol...soaring aromas of roasted herbs, plums, black currants, and caramelized chocolate. Savory, broad, and expansive with sensational purity, intensity, and length... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Clos l'eglise 2005 Pomerol...nose of crème brûlée intermixed with black cherry liqueur, blackberries, tar, caramel, and mocha/coffee...opulence, superb intensity...full-bodied richness, and excellent purity... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Cos d'estournel 2005 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...a glorious perfume of licorice, Asian spices, crème de cassis, blackberries, and toasty oak...exceptionally powerful, pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Croix de Labrie 2005 St-Emilion...truly sumptuous stuff...nose that smells like blueberry and blackberry ice cream infused with floral, wood, and espresso scents. Superb intensity and purity as well as an exotic, ostentatious personality... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Duhart-Milon 2005 Pauillac, 4me cru classé...hints of cassis, licorice, chocolate, and earth. Medium to full-bodied with good purity, strong tannins, and undeniable elegance...unquestionably outstanding... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2005 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...pauillac aromas and flavors of crème de cassis along with stony/floral notes...full-bodied with sweet tannin and superb length...the purity of this beauty s black currant fruit is something to behold... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Bailly 2005 Graves...an ethereal, delicate, finesse-styled offering...gorgeously elegant and sublime because of its combination of delicacy, power, and depth... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château La Gomerie 2005 St-Emilion...a sexy, dense plum/purple-tinged effort...sumptuous bouquet of white chocolate, roasted coffee, blackberries, black cherries, graphite, and toasty oak...a sensational wine... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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80 Château La Mission Haut Brion 2005 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...enormously endowed wine with huge tannin and structure...a quintessential Graves bouquet of burning embers, charcoal, blackberries, truffles, black currants... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Larcis Ducasse 2005 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...notes of sweet roasted herbs, jus du viande, black olives, espresso roast, crème de cassis, and kirsch liqueur...fullbodied, opulent, and lavishly textured... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Le Gay 2005 Pomerol...extraordinary perfume of blueberries, blackberries, flowers, truffles, and a touch of steely minerality...a massive wine of exceptional concentration, a multilayered texture, phenomenal purity... (95+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 2005 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...perfumed nose offers cassis, minerals, tobacco, flowers, mocha and truffle. Bright, mineral-driven and concentrated, with terrific underlying backbone...dark berry, mineral and chocolate flavors... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2005 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...notes of toasty vanillin intermixed with lead pencil shavings, wet rocks, and enormously ripe, intense black cherry and crème de cassis...enormous extract, concentration, and purity... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville Poyferré 2005 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Saturated ruby-red. Deeply pitched aromas of black cherry, currant and coffee. Sweet, silky and full, but with lovely ripe acidity to frame the dense black fruit, mocha and mineral flavors... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 2005 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Bright ruby-red. Expressive, classic aromas of currant, mocha, smoke and camphor. Rich, broad and ripe but impressively young, offering flavors of dark berries, chocolate, spices and smoke... (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Malescot St.-Exupéry 2005 Margaux, 3me cru classé...intensity combined with superb richness, fascinating elegance, and a surreal concoction of blue and red fruits, a silky texture...a delicate yet powerful wine... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Monbousquet 2005 St-Emilion bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Montrose 2005 St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé...perfume of crushed rocks, flowers, cassis, black raspberries, and blueberries. It continues to add weight and richness... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Palmer 2005 Margaux, 3me cru classé...rich and powerful...aromas of incense, burning embers, black currants, plums, licorice, and flowers...exceptional fruit extract and overall harmony and richness... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pape-Clément 2005 Pessac-Léognan...notes of smoky scorched earth, graphite, melted licorice, and blackberries...full body, extraordinary concentration, plenty of chocolate, smoke, cassis, and blackberry flavors... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

81 Château Pavie 2005 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)...exquisite perfume of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, unsmoked cigar tobacco, crushed rocks, damp earth, and hints of truffles and incense...massive concentration... (98+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pavie-Decesse 2005 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...espresso, chocolate, and caramelized Merlot-like flavors... nose of crushed rocks, acacia flowers, blackberries, blueberries, and a super-concentrated cranberry-like note... (96+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Pavie-Macquin 2005 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...aromas of charcoal, burning embers, crushed rocks, sweet, pure, blueberries and blackberries, chocolatey crème de cassis, and licorice...massive concentration, phenomenal levels of tannin, and good acidity... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2005 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...deep aromas of currant, cedar, coffee, tobacco and minerals. The palate offers a rare combination of sweetness, energy and depth, with superb grip and a layered texture... (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Pontet-Canet 2005 Pauillac, 5me cru classé...a stunning effort...classic Pauillac perfume of licorice, black currant liqueur, graphite, cedar, and spice box...fullbodied, with magnificent concentration... (96+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Quinault l'enclos 2005 St-Emilion...a beautiful bouquet of black raspberries, blueberries, camphor, spring flowers, and spice box...superb concentration, a hint of minerals, and a lovely textured mouthfeel... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Rauzan-Ségla 2005 Margaux, 2me cru classé...gorgeous perfume of spring flowers, subtle mint, black cherries, black currants, licorice, and a hint of new oak... medium to full body, sweet tannins...builds incrementally to a sensational finish... (94+ points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge 2005 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé...extraordinary nose reeks of charcoal, incense, scorched earth, abundant blackberry, blueberry, and cherry fruit, toast, and spice...full-bodied, super-concentrated effort... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 2005 St-Emilion, grand cru classé A sensational effort...stunning perfume of sweet black currants, jammy cherries, licorice, and spice. Full-bodied and opulent...a stunning texture and a finish that lasts nearly a minute... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Troplong-Mondot 2005 St-Emilion, grand cru classé...one of the monumental wines of the vintage...bouquet of Asian spices, blueberries, blackberries, truffles, cold steel, graphite, and charcoal, it hits the palate with exceptional purity... (99 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #176, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

82 CHATEAU D YQUEM Yquem has unbelievable aging potential. Because it is so rich, opulent, and sweet, the majority is consumed before it ever reaches its tenth birthday. However, Yquem almost always needs years to show best, and the great vintages will be fresh and decadently rich for as long as or more years. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Château d'yquem 1986 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1506: Two base neck, ten top shoulder level; Lot 1507: One base neck, eight top shoulder, three very high shoulder level; Lot 1508: All recent release; shipped from the Château in enthralling bouquet of pineapples, sautéed hazelnuts, vanillin, and ripe apricots is breathtaking...should provide memorable drinking for more years...another winemaking tour de force... (98 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 1989 Sauternes, premier cru superieur One slightly damp stained label; three owc, one with top missing...aromas of honey, crème caramel, smoke and earth; essence of semillon. Rich, large-scaled and powerful...classy and impeccably balanced...subtle, oak-spicy, nutty finish goes on and on... (97 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 1990 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine...lots of elegance and finesse...an exceptionally sweet nose of honeyed tropical fruits, peaches, coconut, and apricots...remarkable harmony and purity... (99 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #122, April half-bottles (owc) per lot $ half-bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château d'yquem 1993 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1514: Base neck level bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château d'yquem 1994 Sauternes, premier cru superieur bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

83 Château d'yquem 1995 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...mid gold. Honeysuckle and orange peel. Rich. Damned fine. Creamy, sweet, long. Peaches. Very perfumed. Neat and full and throat-warming. Lovely now. Clean as a whistle... (18.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, May bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château d'yquem 1997 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...gorgeous perfume of caramel, honeysuckle, peach, apricot, and smoky wood. Full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity...loads of sweetness and glycerin... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #146, April half-bottles (owc) per lot $ half-bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château d'yquem 1998 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Knockout aromas of crème brûlée, coconut, vanilla bean, honey and orange peel. Lush and seductively silky...firm, hazelnutty finish offers great length... (95 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August half-bottles (owc) per lot $ half-bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 1999 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...showed all the richness and concentration that Yquem can muster...stood up beautifully to the Roquefort served with it, cleverly and successfully sandwiched in sweet apple slices. (17.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, December half-bottles (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 2002 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...like nothing more than the healthiest, cleanest pear juice. Pale gold with a slightly greener tinge than most young Yquem. Very fresh, long and deep-flavoured... (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 2003 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...marzipan. Richness. Citrus. Nerve. Really deep flavours with good acidity. Tense. Yes! (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, March half-bottles (2 owc) per lot $ half-bottles (2 owc) per lot $ half-bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 2004 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Big, massive in build and very ambitious in scale. So much more complex! Very good wine with a dry finish. Pretty glorious. (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, November half-bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 2005 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH Very pale straw gold. Very thick, grainy texture like orangey buttery sauce, the sort of thing you'd serve with crêpes suzette...nice delicacy too. Very long indeed though not really ready. (18.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, January nebuchadnezzar (15L) (owc) per lot $ Château d'yquem 2000 Sauternes, premier cru superieur Lot 1526: Six labels slightly scuffed Butterscotch gold. Some obvious acidity on the nose and quite intense without great richness on the palate... (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château d'yquem 2001 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...offers up honeyed tropical fruit, orange marmalade, pineapple, sweet crème brûlée, and buttered nut-like scents... full-bodied with gorgeously refreshing acidity as well as massive concentration... (100 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #158, April half-bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ OTHER SWEET BORDEAUX Château Climens 2001 Barsac, 1er cru classé...aromas of tropical fruits (primarily pineapple), honeysuckle, and flowers...a medium-bodied wine of monumental richness, extraordinary precision/delineation, great purity... (100 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #153, June magnums per lot $ Château Suduiraut 2001 Sauternes, 1er cru classé...possibly the finest Suduiraut since notes of crème brûlée, caramelized citrus, Grand Marnier, honeysuckle, and other exotic fruits as well as a pleasant touch of oak... sweet, powerful flavors... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

84 Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey 2003 Sauternes, 1er cru classé Intense wax, honey, and coconut-oak nose; very rich, very concentrated, very vigorous; mouth-coatingly rich honey and barley sugar flavour; impressively sweet... (17 points) Michael Schuster, The World of Fine Wine, Issue 1, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Rieussec 2005 Sauternes, 1er cru classé...aromas of pineapple, coconut, sweet vanillin oak and spices. Then wonderfully thick, fat and sweet, with the exotic coconut character carrying through in the mouth... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August half-bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina 1997 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Tuscany bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Brunello di Montalcino, Sugarille 1997 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Tuscany bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Costa-Russi 1997 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont...a luscious and intense wine showing generous flavors of ripe dark cherries, toasted oak, roasted espresso beans, cassis, tar, licorice, mint, and truffles. (94 points) Italy Report G1, Antonio Galloni, December bottles (owc) per lot $ ANGELO GAJA There are aspects of Angelo Gaja that often remind me of modern art: his impeccably rigid lines, his staccato speech, his hell-bent, frenetic pace... He has long been an advocate of improved wine quality in Italy, and many even consider the quality revolution that started in Italy three decades ago to be largely a result of Gaja s quest for worldwide respectability and recognition of the brilliance of his wines......the exceptional quality of his wines and the fact that he earned Piedmont a spot at the world s most prestigious dining tables and cellars inspired a new generation of winemakers, not only in Piedmont but throughout Italy. His influence is unprecedented, and with his fanatical commitment to quality, he continues to be a reference point for many young growers who have just begun to estate-bottles their wines. The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina 1995 Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Tuscany Three scuffed labels; owc - top missing...spectacular, and among the finest I tasted from this vintage...dense dark ruby/garnet color...followed by a superb nose of chocolate, mocha, cedar, smoke, jammy berry, cherry, and strawberry fruit... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #130, August bottles (owc) per lot $ Sperss 1996 Gaja Serralunga d'alba, Piedmont...aromas of black cherry, black raspberry and smoked meat...intense and penetrating flavors...palate-drenching tannins and great lively length... (96(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December bottles (owc) per lot $ Sorì San Lorenzo 1997 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont...tremendous balance here between the rich dark fruits, toasted oak and spices, and the more backward flavors of tar, licorice, and balsam...wrapped around an intense core of minerality. (96 points) Italy Report G1, Antonio Galloni, December bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Sperss 1997 Gaja Serralunga d'alba, Piedmont Lot 1558: Three base neck level...represents the essence of truffles, earth, and black cherries in its striking aromatics and multidimensional, opulent, full-bodied palate... (99 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #135, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Sperss 1999 Gaja Serralunga d'alba, Piedmont...licorice, asphalt, herb, and sweet dark fruit flavors, with notable persistence on the palate...rising of menthol beautifully frames the big, tannic finish. A wine that kept developing in the glass... (95 points) Italy Report G7, Antonio Galloni, May bottles (owc) per lot $ Barbaresco 2000 Gaja Piedmont...ripe aromas of plum, redcurrant, animal fur, nuts, truffle, tobacco and earth. Rich, full and dry; can't match the 2001 for definition or flavor intensity but this is a distinctly stylish wine for the year... (90 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

85 Conteisa 2000 Gaja Piedmont...classically fresh, balsamic, and floral, ample and solid on the palate with polished tannins, fine solidity, and much focus on its lengthy close... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #160, August bottles (owc) per lot $ Costa-Russi 2000 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont Deep red-ruby. Enveloping aromas of plum, animal fur and smoked meat. Fat, plump and ripe but dry; a very round, rich wine with inviting flavors of plum, graphite and chocolatey oak... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Sorì San Lorenzo 2000 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont...complex in aroma with the notes of anise, herbs, and spice completely integrated with the fruit, the fullness and dimension of the flavors are perceptible, the finish long and more authoritative... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #160, August bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ BRUNO GIACOSA Barolo, Villero 1996 Bruno Giacosa Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont Four slightly damp stained labels...aromas of strawberry, cherry and leather. Very rich and thick, with explosive, thoroughly ripe red fruit flavors. Impressively concentrated...big, dusty, broad tannins and superb length... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December bottles (owc) per lot $ Barolo Riserva, Falletto 1996 Bruno Giacosa Serralunga d'alba, Piedmont...extraordinary presence and stature...nose of road tar, scorched earth, truffles, blackberries, cherries, and espresso. This muscular, massive wine gave me chills... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #135, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Barbaresco, Rabajá 1997 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Piedmont...fabulous nose of caramel, soy, herbs, black cherries, plums, and kirsch. Dense and full-bodied, with a spectacular, silky texture, gobs of glycerin, and a layered, multidimensional palate... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #135, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Sorì Tildìn 2000 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont...riper, warmer, and with more chocolate and licorice as well. The roundness and suppleness, the richness of the extraction, and the ampleness of the finish... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #160, October bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Costa-Russi 2001 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont...black fruit and mineral aromas, with hints of violet and licorice. Lush, opulent and suave, but with noteworthy energy in the mouth, thanks to brisk, harmonious acidity... (95 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December bottles (owc) per lot $ Barbaresco, Rabajá 2000 Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Piedmont...intense nose of spices, minerals and licorice...soft and round for a Giacosa, with dense backward ripe fruit... offering just a glimpse of what it will become with time. A truly profound and moving wine. (95 points) Italy Report G1, Antonio Galloni, December bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Barbaresco, Santo Stefano 2000 Bruno Giacosa Neive, Piedmont Lot 1583: One damp stained label Aromatic, and penetrating, yet delicate, with sensations of violets, cherries in liqueur, ripe fruit and licorice...already very approachable and will be hard to resist... (93 points) Italy Report G1, Antonio Galloni, December bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Sorì Tildìn 2001 Gaja Barbaresco, Piedmont Lots : Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH...delicate, aromatic nose of flowers, spices, minerals and menthol...elegant macerated cherry fruit and tar flavors, with greater length, fine tannins and exceptional overall balance... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #167, October bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Barolo, Falletto 2000 Bruno Giacosa Serralunga d'alba, Piedmont...aromas of raspberry, flowers, tobacco and tar...penetrating sweetness along with wonderful lift in the mouth, with red berry flavors complicated by tobacco, mocha and underbrush... (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, November/December bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

86 MARCHESI ANTINORI Solaia 1996 Marchesi Antinori Toscana IGT Four base neck level bottles per lot $ Guado al Tasso 1997 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany...complex aromas of raspberry and blackberry, along with licorice, crème anglaise and nicely integrated oak. Explosive on the palate...warm, enveloping flavors of berry fruit and light oak... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Solaia 1997 Marchesi Antinori Toscana IGT Lot 1593: Two base neck level...nose of blackcurrants, blackberries, sweet herbs, and vanilla; focused and penetrating. Rich and potent in flavor... notes of chocolate and tar...iron and velvet in perfect symbiosis... (96 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ Tignanello 1997 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany Lot 1594: Three base neck level...sweet cassis fruit, light accents of sage and rosemary, chocolate and roasted coffee from the oak, and some alcoholic warmth. Dense, round and velvety on the palate, with expanding flavors... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

87 Guado al Tasso 1998 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany Lot 1597: Six damp stained labels...glorious perfume of coffee, chocolate, blackberries, cassis, and vanillin. Dense, rich, supple-textured, and fruity as well as elegant, it will drink well for years. (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #137, October bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ Solaia 2000 Marchesi Antinori Toscana IGT Lot 1606: One base neck level...expansive aromas of black currants, thyme, and sage, much eucalyptus and chocolate on the palate along with ripe, sweet fruit, and a sizeable finish... (90 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate # bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ Tignanello 1998 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany Lot 1599: Three base neck level...offers a classic bouquet of berry fruit, new saddle leather, underbrush, earth, and toast from its new barrique aging. Medium to full-bodied, good delineation, and a firm, classic style... (91 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #137, October bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Guado al Tasso 1999 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany Spectacular...explosive aromatics consist of smoke, licorice, espresso, chocolate, vanillin, and celestial black currants. With sensational concentration, flamboyant flavors, an opulent texture... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #137, October bottles per lot $ Tignanello 2000 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany...Dark and intense in color with much plum and cassis fruit along with the graphite and Cabernet herbs, it is solid, tarry, minerally, and dense on the palate... (89 points) Daniel Thomases, Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #152, April bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Solaia 2001 Marchesi Antinori Toscana IGT Lot 1611: Two labels glue stained and slightly scuffed...a classic example of central Tuscan Cabernet...black currant fruit, tobacco, tar, and graphite, superbly concentrated and dense on the palate but balanced and shapely... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ bottles (2 oc) per lot $ Tignanello 1999 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany...exhibits rare elegance married to considerable flavor intensity as well as power...aromas of new saddle leather intertwined with black cherries, currants, creosote, vanilla... (91 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #144, December bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Guado al Tasso 2000 Marchesi Antinori Tuscany Lot 1604: All base neck level...sultry, high-toned aromas of blackberry, sandalwood and clove...powerful, sweet flavors of plum confiture, crushed cherry and roasted coffee bean, all nicely delineated. Full and rich... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ TENUTA DELL'ORNELLAIA Ornellaia 1997 Tenuta dell'ornellaia Tuscany Probably the finest (and most sumptuous) Ornellaia yet produced...smoky espresso and jammy black cherry aromas wrapped in new oak...opulent, thick, and juicy... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #130, August bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Ornellaia 1998 Tenuta dell'ornellaia Tuscany Lot 1618: One base neck level...cassis, raspberry, bitter chocolate, licorice, Asian spices. Dense, lush and sweet; a superripe Ornellaia that almost miraculously remains elegant...very fresh, with big, broad, chocolatey tannins... (94 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

88 Masseto 2001 Tenuta dell'ornellaia Tuscany...volume, richness, and sumptuousness are almost beyond description, as are the length and density of the flow and finish...an underlying vein of purity and freshness which help maintain an impeccable balance... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #164, April bottles (2 owc) per lot $ SASSICAIA Sassicaia 1997 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany Two base neck level; all labels damp stained, one also nicked Sweet. pointed. Round and mellow and quite evolved. Very charming but more relaxed, loose and French than the California style and sweetness of the Ornellaia. Very appetising... (18.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, March bottles per lot $ Sassicaia 1998 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany...a classic nose of cedar, spice box, licorice, and black currants. Medium-bodied, powerful, extracted, and rich as well as elegant and well-balanced... (90 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #137, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Sassicaia 1999 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany Creased capsule...aromas of smoke, vanilla, and red as well as black currants. Medium-bodied, with high tannin and excellent purity...elegant, restrained... (88 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #144, December imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Sassicaia 2000 Tenuta San Guido Tuscany...berry fruit and exotic spice scents...high-toned, penetrating nose...deep core of beautifully delineated blackberry and blackcurrant flavors layered with bell pepper, dark chocolate and minerals... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ OTHER ITALIAN WINES Barolo Riserva, Gran Bussia 1997 Aldo Conterno Monforte d'alba, Piedmont...quite fresh for the vintage, features a sweet, ripe, floral and tarry nose, fine cherry and plum fruit on the rich and full-bodied palate along with minerals, herbs, licorice, and asphalt... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #149, October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Barolo, Bric Dël Fiasc 2000 Paolo Scavino Castiglione Falletto, Piedmont...simply awesome. Blessed with masses of dark ripe fruit, terrific concentration and notable structure it is another great version of this wine. (95 points) Italy Report, Antonio Galloni, October bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles (oc) per lot $ Redigaffi 2000 Tua Rita Tuscany...fabulous perfume of melted licorice mixed with high quality espresso roast, black cherry and currant liqueur, white flowers, and toast...great intensity, glorious ripeness, formidable purity... (100 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #144, December bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (4 oc) per lot $ JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1996 Napa Valley...an elegant nose of cedar wood, fruitcake, coffee, and black currants...tannin, classic black currant flavors, and a long finish, this effort is impressive... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #126, January bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

89 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1997 Napa Valley...explosive aromas of jammy black fruits, licorice, Asian spices, vanillin, and cedar. Full-bodied as well as exceptionally pure and impressively endowed...beautifully integrated acidity, sweet tannin, and alcohol... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #132, December magnums (oc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1998 Napa Valley Saturated deep, bright ruby. Cassis, blackberry, shoe polish and mint on the nose. Impressively large-scaled for the vintage, with lovely chewy texture and sweet, primary dark berry flavors... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1999 Napa Valley...aromas of currant, black cherry syrup, licorice and grilled nuts. Powerful but smooth and sweet...firm tannins and lively dark berry flavors... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums (oc) per lot $ Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 2000 Napa Valley...nose of cassis, crushed blackberry, violet, cola, cedar, mint chocolate and shoe polish, with enticing spicy high tones. Sweet and lush but penetrating, with lovely vinosity... (92(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ OTHER CALIFORNIAN WINES Dominus 1995 Napa Valley...aromas of black and red raspberry, currant, plum, graphite and spicy oak. Supple entry, then bright and sharply delineated thanks to firm acids. Fruit-driven flavors of currant, cherry and leather... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 1996 Napa Valley A behemoth Cabernet Sauvignon...Full-bodied, but closed, with gorgeously pure black fruits, powerful, loamy, earthy scents along with fruit and extract... (93 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #126, January jeroboam (5L) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

90 Dominus 1996 Napa Valley...A super nose of roasted coffee, chocolate, dried herbs, black fruits and kirsch is both intense and persuasive. Impressive! (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #120, December bottles per lot $ Pahlmeyer Red Wine 1996 Napa Valley All labels slightly scuffed Concentrated, with fabulously high extract, sweet tannin, and full body, this wine has an elegant feel on the palate, but is still a blockbuster... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #126, January bottles per lot $ Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 1999 Napa Valley...extraordinary density of fruit and cassis, and huge tannin, body, and extract. It is a substantial, palate-staining, long, muscular Cabernet... (95 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #142, August bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Quilceda Creek Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 Columbia Valley...awesome breadth, width, concentration, and power... crammed with lush layers of blackberries, plums, and cassis...copious silky tannin... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #144, December bottles (oc) per lot $ A BROAD SELECTION OF PENFOLDS GRANGE The Penfolds firm, one of the most successful in Australian wine history, has a 150-year legacy of excellence, but it is best known for a wine that many observers have called the greatest wine of the Southern Hemisphere, the Penfolds Grange considered one of the flagship wines of the wine world and the reference point for most Australian winemakers... The World s Greatest Wine Estates, Robert M. Parker, Jr. Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1973 South Australia Seven base neck, three very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; all labels slightly damp stained, one also pen marked...nose of blackberry jam intermixed with sweet earth, plum, brown sugar, and tobacco. Full-bodied, deep, rich, and fully mature...layered, concentrated, very fresh...espresso-infused chocolate in the finish... (90 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1975 South Australia Three base neck, four top shoulder, five very high shoulder level; five labels damp stained, two slightly tattered...the tannins have become beautifully integrated in this sweet, expansive, full-bodied wine, with notes of subtle leather, melted asphalt, blackberry, and coffee...very powerful, rich, deep, muscular... (92 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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92 Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1976 South Australia Lot 1655: One base neck, eight top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; two slight signs of past seepage; one slightly raised cork; one tattered label; Lot 1656: Seven top shoulder, two very high shoulder, three high shoulder level; six corroded capsules...one of the most awesome wines ever made at Grange... massive, full-bodied, and to me, the quintessential Grange... extraordinary concentration but perfect harmony... (100 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1979 South Australia Three base neck, two top shoulder, two very high shoulder level...unusual nose of root vegetables mixed with cola, caramel, black currant, and tar. Relatively attenuated in the finish, but sweet on the attack... (90 points) erobertparker. com, February bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1980 South Australia Two base neck, one top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one label bin soiled, one torn A fabulous Grange...The wine still seems very youthful, made in a very voluptuous, blockbuster Grange style...it is just now reaching its plateau of drinkability... (94 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1981 South Australia Eight base neck, two top shoulder level; one label bin soiled, one slightly scuffed...formidably endowed, broodingly backward, thick, fullbodied, muscular...a boatload of chocolate-infused plum, caramel, and cassis flavors..a monster Grange... (94 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1982 South Australia Five base neck, six top shoulder level...an open-knit, seductive style...sweet black raspberry, jammy plum, and currant flavors, the wine tastes like dry vintage port...gorgeously opulent and impossible to resist... (95 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange 1990 South Australia...a very complete, rich Grange that has been universally praised in all wine circles...large-scaled and balanced on the palate... (92 points) erobertparker.com, February magnums (2 owc) per lot $ Penfolds Grange 1991 South Australia...generous, open, and sweet in its personality...shows great fruit, a very lush, open-knit style with full body, high glycerin, low acidity, and superb purity...a very jammy, voluptuous wine... (93 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange 1996 South Australia...notes of sweet plum, blackberry, and cassis intermixed with some licorice, chocolate, and espresso...unctuously textured, full-bodied with tremendous intensity, moderately high tannin, and a 40-second finish... (93 points) erobert- Parker.com, February bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Penfolds Grange 1997 South Australia...a gorgeously sweet nose of blackberry liqueur, cherries, camphor, chocolate, plums, and mocha...opulently-textured, extremely soft, layered, and seductive... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #143, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Penfolds Grange 1998 South Australia...extraordinarily intense nose of crème de cassis intermixed with blueberry and floral notes...aromas of meat, plums, and cola also emerge...a seamless...layer upon layer of blackberry and cassis fruit... (99 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #148, August bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Penfolds Grange 1999 South Australia Lot 1670: One wine stained label...a bouquet of blackberries, mulberries, and floral-like aromas, and medium to full body, the 1999 has an acid punch, but also tremendous layers of fruit and extract. Not massive, but elegant and nicely layered... (92 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #155, October bottles per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Penfolds Grange 2002 South Australia...ethereal bouquet of violets, saddle leather, blueberry, blackberry, pencil lead, and chocolate...a full-bodied wine with tremendous concentration, multiple layers of flavor, ripe tannins, and great balance... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #173, October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

93 OTHER AUSTRALIAN WINES Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis 1997 McLaren Vale...tell-tale Syrah characteristics of pepper, melted asphalt as well as a wealth of blackberry and crème de cassis fruit... surreal levels of richness and potential complexity... (98 points) erobertparker.com, February bottles per lot $ Torbreck Vintners Shiraz, Run Rig 1999 Barossa Valley...a structured, muscular effort with phenomenal density, dry vintage Port-like concentration, and magnificent notes of smoke, blackberries, cassis, leather... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #143, October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Torbreck Vintners Shiraz, The Factor 1999 Barossa Valley One wax cork topper missing...scents of new saddle leather, pepper, creosote, smoke, and blackberry liqueur...full-bodied, marvelously concentrated, stunningly pure Shiraz... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #143, October bottles (2 oc) per lot $ Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis 2001 McLaren Vale Sensationally concentrated, with sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the top as might be expected for a wine of such extreme richness...an extraordinarily well-delineated Syrah... (99 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #148, August bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis 2002 McLaren Vale...perfume of flowers, crème de cassis, blackberries, roasted meat, new saddle leather, and earth...sweet tannin, sensational concentration, full body, an unctuous texture, and a full-throttle, tannic finish... (99 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #155, October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ VINTAGE PORT Fonseca Vintage Port 1977 Two base neck level; two slight signs of past seepage Good mid-deep youthful colour...closed (slightly musky) nose. Needs time to open in the glass. Fine, elegant blackcherry fruit on the palate... (16.5 points) Richard Mayson, The World of Fine Wine, Issue 3, bottles (owc) per lot $ Graham Vintage Port 1977 Five base neck, two top shoulder level...rich, round nose - seems at first almost fully evolved and yet with a real punch of acidity...quite a kick of tannin. Lots of interest and life... (18.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Graham Vintage Port 1983 Four damp stained labels...quite a wide colourless rim. Burnt, sweet, almost charred nose...jewel-like - sort of rubies in a glass. Exceptionally rich and on the finish quite delicate in fact... (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, September bottles (owc) per lot $ Fonseca Vintage Port 1985 Eight slight signs of past seepage...oriental spice-box aroma...an expansive, sweet, broadly flavored wine with outstanding depth, concentration, and balance. It finishes with a solid lashing of alcohol and tannin. (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr. Buying Guide, 2nd Edition (1989) bottles (owc) per lot $ Dow's Vintage Port super-concentrated and multi-layered...huge masses of fruit and some tannin in the finish...classic, majestic, enormously constituted...should age effortlessly for three decades or more... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #107, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Fonseca Vintage Port Awesomely rich, and full-bodied, with superb length, richness, and overall balance, it possesses a huge mid-palate, layers of flavor, an unctuous texture, and a blockbuster finish... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #107, October bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums per lot $ Graham Vintage Port 1994 Five slightly scuffed labels...fruity, powerful, and rich, with an addictive hedonistic quality...a showy, flamboyant port that has the advantage of being slightly sweeter than other 1994s. A great Graham's... (96 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #107, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Taylor Vintage Port crammed with black fruits (blueberries and cassis)...high tannin and a reserved style, but it is enormously constituted with massive body, a formidable mid-palate, and exceptional length... (97 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #107, October bottles (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

94 bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Fonseca Vintage Port brooding aromas of syrupy black fruits and violet. Dense, thick and tactile, with superb depth of flavor and compelling juicy sweetness. Finishes with powerful tannins and superb grip... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Taylor Vintage Port Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, crème de cassis and smoke...spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed...layer upon layer of fruit and extract... (98 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #143, October bottles (2 owc) per lot $ END OF SALE Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1997 Douro...the greatest Quinta do Noval I have ever tasted...massive concentration, full body, and levels of depth and richness. Gorgeously sweet, stunningly concentrated and full-bodied... (100 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #126, January bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Fonseca Vintage Port aromas of black fruit liqueur, road tar, smoked meat and hot stones; this reminded me of a great ripe-year Hermitage. Hugely rich and dense, with compelling sweetness and pliancy... (95 points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ Graham Vintage Port 2000 Grapy, unformed, black raspberry liqueur and licorice-infused cassis notes leap from the glass...sweet, plush, rich, and accessible...forward, lush, concentrated... (94 points) Robert Parker's Wine Advocate #143, October bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 2000 Douro...aromas of black cherry, minerals and roasted nuts. Wonderfully concentrated, very sweet, silky and suave; like an elixir of dark berries...big, building, extremely fine tannins and superb length... (94(+?)? points) Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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96 INDEX Mixed lots shown in parentheses. This is a complete index of the sale including half-bottle and large format bottles. For the half-bottle and large format index, see page 101. For the OWC index, see page 104. Red Bordeaux 1966 Lafite Rothschild Latour Lafite Rothschild 311 Latour Pétrus Latour Lafite Rothschild 312 Latour Latour Haut-Brion Cheval Blanc 1 Lafite Rothschild 313 Latour Haut-Brion 90 Pétrus Cheval Blanc 2 Cos d Estournel Domaine de Chevalier Rouge (88) Ducru-Beaucaillou 41 Figeac 42 Gruaud Larose 43 Haut-Brion La Dominique (88) La Mission Haut Brion 44 Lafite Rothschild Latour 493 Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases 47 Lynch-Bages Margaux 915 Mouton Rothschild 1113 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Talbot Léoville-Las-Cases 54 Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus 1258 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Lafite Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Cheval Blanc 3 Gruaud Larose 57 Lafite Rothschild Latour Margaux 918 Mouton Rothschild Pape-Clément 58 Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Angelus Cheval Blanc 4 Cos d Estournel Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild 323 Latour Léoville-Las-Cases 65 Margaux 919 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Angelus 68 Beychevelle 69 Cheval Blanc 5 Cos d Estournel 70 Haut-Brion La Conseillante 71 La Mission Haut Brion 72 Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Montrose Mouton Rothschild Palmer 78 Pétrus 1263 Pichon-Longueville, Baron 81 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Talbot Angelus Cheval Blanc 6-7 Clerc-Milon Figeac 183 Gruaud Larose Haut-Brion L Evangile La Conseillante La Mission Haut Brion 196 Lafite Rothschild Lagrange (St. Julien) 195 Latour Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages 201 Margaux Montrose 202 Mouton Rothschild Pape-Clément Pétrus 1264 Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Talbot Cheval Blanc 8 Haut-Brion 109 Lafite Rothschild 331 Latour Margaux 930 Mouton Rothschild 1132 Pétrus Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild 332 Latour Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Angelus Clinet Ducru-Beaucaillou 222 Haut-Brion L Evangile Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases Margaux Montrose 231 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

97 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Pontet-Canet Troplong-Mondot Angelus Calon-Ségur Certan de May Cheval Blanc 9-16 Clinet Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand-Puy-Lacoste Haut-Brion L Eglise-Clinet L Evangile La Conseillante 270 La Fleur Pétrus 271 Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus 1275 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Tertre-Roteboeuf Troplong-Mondot Vieux Château Certan Angelus Calon-Ségur Cheval Blanc Clerc-Milon Clinet Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand-Puy-Lacoste Haut-Brion L Eglise-Clinet 449 L Evangile La Mondotte Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages 470 Margaux Monbousquet 471 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus 1276 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Pontet-Canet Haut-Brion 135 La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild 347 Latour Margaux 948 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Angelus Ausone Cheval Blanc Clinet Clos l Eglise Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Brion L Eglise-Clinet L Evangile La Clusière 662 La Conseillante La Gomerie 666 La Mission Haut Brion La Mondotte Lafite Rothschild Latour Latour à Pomerol 680 Le Pin Léoville Barton Margaux Monbousquet 685 Mouton Rothschild Pavie Pavie-Decesse 700 Pavie-Macquin Quinault l Enclos Tertre-Roteboeuf Troplong-Mondot Trotanoy Valandraud Vieux Château Certan Haut-Brion 148 La Mission Haut Brion La Mondotte Lafite Rothschild 359 Latour Le Pin 757 Lynch-Bages Margaux 960 Monbousquet Mouton Rothschild Pavie Pavie-Macquin 767 Pétrus Valandraud Angelus Ausone 1003 Bellevue (St. Emilion) 1004 Calon-Ségur Canon-la-Gaffelière 1007 Cheval Blanc 25 Clos du Marquis [2nd wine of Ch. Léoville-Las- Cases] Clos l Eglise Ducru-Beaucaillou Figeac Gruaud Larose Haut-Bergey 1024 Haut-Brion L Evangile 1025 La Clusière 1026 La Conseillante La Gomerie 1032 La Mission Haut Brion La Mondotte 1112 Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville Barton Léoville Poyferré Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux 961 Monbousquet Montrose Mouton Rothschild Pape-Clément Pavie Pavie-Decesse Pavie-Macquin Péby-Faugères Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Pontet-Canet Quinault l Enclos Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge Tertre-Roteboeuf Troplong-Mondot Cheval Blanc 26 La Clusière 1198 Lafite Rothschild 365 Latour Léoville Barton 1199 Margaux 962 Mouton Rothschild 1167 Pavie Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Baron Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel Haut-Brion La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Mouton Rothschild Palmer Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Angelus Ausone 1297 Bellevue (St. Emilion) Branaire-Ducru Calon-Ségur Cheval Blanc Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

98 Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Duhart-Milon Haut-Brion La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville Barton Léoville Poyferré Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Montrose Mouton Rothschild Pavie Pavie-Decesse Pavie-Macquin Pétrus 1290 Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Troplong-Mondot Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville-Las-Cases 1394 Lynch-Bages Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Angelus 1398 Ausone Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) 1401 Bellevue (St. Emilion) Brane-Cantenac 1406 Calon-Ségur Cheval Blanc Clinet Clos l Eglise Cos d Estournel Croix de Labrie Duhart-Milon 1422 Grand-Puy-Lacoste Haut-Bailly 1426 Haut-Brion La Gomerie La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild Larcis Ducasse Latour Le Gay 1435 Léoville Barton Léoville Poyferré Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Malescot St.-Exupéry Margaux Monbousquet 1450 Montrose Mouton Rothschild 1197 Palmer Pape-Clément Pavie Pavie-Decesse Pavie-Macquin Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pontet-Canet Quinault l Enclos Rauzan-Ségla Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge Tertre-Roteboeuf 1502 Troplong-Mondot Sweet Bordeaux 1986 d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem Climens 1542 d Yquem Suduiraut d Yquem d Yquem Lafaurie-Peyraguey d Yquem d Yquem 1541 Rieussec Red Burgundy 1995 Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 866 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 870 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Bonnes-Mares, Louis Jadot 913 Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 875 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 876 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 874 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 878 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 877 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 886 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 888 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 885 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 884 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

99 2000 Clos Vougeot, Domaine Leroy 912 Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 894 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 890 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 891 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 898 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 897 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 6 Bottle Assortment, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 902 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 901 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 900 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée du Papet, Clos du Mont Olivet (J. Sabon) 808 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 772 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 774 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel 809 Châteauneuf du Pape, Vieux Télégraphe (H. Brunier) Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis, Guigal 776 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal 777 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 800 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal 801 White Rhône 2000 Ermitage Blanc, De l Orée, Chapoutier 822 Champagne 1988 Moët & Chandon, Cuvée Dom Pérignon Brut Moët & Chandon, Cuvée Dom Pérignon Brut La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 905 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 907 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 908 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 906 White Burgundy 2002 Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 910 Montrachet, Louis Jadot Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 911 Red Rhône 1989 Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel 802 Châteauneuf du Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Château de Beaucastel 803 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Châteauneuf du Pape, Château Rayas Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 778 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 779 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 781 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 782 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 789 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis, Guigal Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 794 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 795 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 797 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal 798 Ermitage Rouge, l Ermite, Chapoutier Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 799 Italian Red 1995 Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina, Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Barolo Riserva, Falletto, Bruno Giacosa 1578 Barolo, Villero, Bruno Giacosa 1577 Solaia, Marchesi Antinori 1585 Sperss, Gaja Barbaresco, Rabajà, Bruno Giacosa 1579 Barolo Riserva, Gran Bussia, Aldo Conterno 1628 Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina, Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino, Sugarille, Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) 1553 Costa-Russi, Gaja 1554 Guado al Tasso, Marchesi Antinori Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido 1620 Solaia, Marchesi Antinori Sorì San Lorenzo, Gaja 1555 Sperss, Gaja Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori Guado al Tasso, Marchesi Antinori Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido 1621 Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

100 1999 Guado al Tasso, Marchesi Antinori 1600 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido 1622 Sperss, Gaja 1559 Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori Barbaresco, Gaja Barbaresco, Rabajà, Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Santo Stefano, Bruno Giacosa Barolo, Bric Dël Fiasc, Paolo Scavino Barolo, Falletto, Bruno Giacosa 1584 Conteisa, Gaja 1564 Costa-Russi, Gaja Guado al Tasso, Marchesi Antinori Redigaffi, Tua Rita Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido Solaia, Marchesi Antinori Sorì San Lorenzo, Gaja Sorì Tildìn, Gaja Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori Costa-Russi, Gaja 1574 Masseto, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 1619 Solaia, Marchesi Antinori Sorì Tildìn, Gaja California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage 1995 Dominus Dominus 1648 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1633 Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 1647 Pahlmeyer Red Wine Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Penfolds Grange Hermitage Penfolds Grange Hermitage Penfolds Grange Hermitage Penfolds Grange Penfolds Grange Penfolds Grange Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis 1673 Penfolds Grange Penfolds Grange Spanish Red 1986 Unico, Bodegas Vega Sicilia Tinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva, Alejandro Fernández - Tinto Pesquera S.L Tinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva, Alejandro Fernández - Tinto Pesquera S.L Pingus, Dominio de Pingus Pingus, Dominio de Pingus Pingus, Dominio de Pingus Pingus, Dominio de Pingus Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia Washington Red 1998 Quilceda Creek Winery Cabernet Sauvignon 1652 Australian Red 1973 Penfolds Grange Hermitage Penfolds Grange Hermitage Penfolds Grange Hermitage Penfolds Grange Hermitage Penfolds Grange Torbreck Vintners Shiraz, Run Rig 1674 Torbreck Vintners Shiraz, The Factor Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis Penfolds Grange 1672 Port 1977 Fonseca Vintage Port 1680 Graham Vintage Port Graham Vintage Port Fonseca Vintage Port Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

101 1994 Dow s Vintage Port 1684 Fonseca Vintage Port Graham Vintage Port 1687 Taylor Vintage Port Fonseca Vintage Port Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Fonseca Vintage Port 1696 Graham Vintage Port Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Taylor Vintage Port Malvasia Madeira Reserva Velha, Barbeito 844 Malvazia Madeira, Barbeito 845 Malvazia Reserva Madeira, D Oliveira 846 Moscatel Madeira Reserva, D Oliveira 847 Verdelho Reserva Madeira, D Oliveira Boal Madeira, Reserva, D Oliveira 849 Bual Madeira Reserva, Meio Doce, D Oliveira Verdelho Madeira, Reserva, D Oliveira Malvazia Reserva Madeira, D Oliveira 852 HALF-BOTTLE & LARGE FORMAT INDEX HALF-BOTTLE Red Bordeaux (Half-Bottle) 1995 Latour 518 Madeira 1795 Terrantez Madeira, Barbeito Terrantez Madeira, Special Reserve, Oscar Acciaioly Boal Madeira, Quinta do Serrado Terrantez Madeira, Special Reserve, Oscar Acciaioly Malvasia Madeira Reserva Velha, Barbeito Malmsey Madeira, Special Reserve, Oscar Acciaioly Sercial Reserva Madeira, D Oliveira Boal Madeira, Barbeito Malvasia Madeira Reserva Velha, Barbeito 841 Moscatel Madeira Reserva, D Oliveira Boal Madeira, Reserva, D Oliveira Verdelho Reserva Madeira, D Oliveira Malvazia Madeira, Quinta da Piedade, Barbeito Malvazia Madeira, Favilla Vieira Boal Madeira, Reserva, D Oliveira Bastardo Madeira Reserva, D Oliveira Verdelho Madeira, Reserva Velha, Barbeito Malvazia Madeira, Barbeito Malvazia Madeira Garrafeira, Henriques & Henriques 861 NV Boal Madeira, Riserva Velha, Miguel Jardim Sweet Bordeaux (Half-Bottle) 1990 d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem Rieussec Verdelho Madeira, Reserva Velha, Barbeito 843 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

102 MAGNUM (1.5L) Sweet Bordeaux (Magnum) DOUBLE MAGNUM (3L) Red Bordeaux (Magnum) 2001 Climens 1542 Red Bordeaux (Double Magnum) 1970 Lafite Rothschild 311 Red Burgundy (Magnum) 1986 Pétrus Lafite Rothschild Lafite Rothschild 318 Latour Lafite Rothschild Mouton Rothschild Mouton Rothschild 1134 Pétrus Clinet Latour 514 Mouton Rothschild 1136 Pétrus La Mondotte Cheval Blanc 24 Haut-Brion 144 La Mission Haut Brion 679 Le Pin La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 905 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 904 Red Rhône (Magnum) 1989 Châteauneuf du Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Château de Beaucastel 803 Spanish Red (Magnum) 1991 Tinto Pesquera Janus Gran Reserva, Alejandro Fernández - Tinto Pesquera S.L 826 California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (Magnum) 1997 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia Mouton Rothschild Latour 503 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Lafite Rothschild 337 Pétrus Léoville-Las-Cases 468 Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild Latour 597 Sweet Bordeaux (Double Magnum) 1989 d Yquem Léoville-Las-Cases 1042 Pavie 1069 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Haut-Brion Australian Red (Magnum) 1990 Penfolds Grange 1661 Port (Magnum) California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (Double Magnum) 1997 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia Fonseca Vintage Port Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

103 JEROBOAM (3L) Red Burgundy (Jeroboam (3L)) 2000 Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 893 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 894 JEROBOAM (4.5L) Red Bordeaux (Jeroboam (4.5L)) 1970 Latour 488 JEROBOAM (5L) Red Bordeaux (Jeroboam (5L)) 1982 Haut-Brion Latour Haut-Brion 103 Lafite Rothschild Latour 504 Margaux 928 Mouton Rothschild Latour 515 California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (Jeroboam (5L)) 1996 Chateau Montelena Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 1647 IMPERIAL (6L) Red Bordeaux (Imperial) 1978 Haut-Brion Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild 320 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Latour Latour Lafite Rothschild 328 Léoville-Las-Cases 74 Margaux Mouton Rothschild Gruaud Larose Margaux Haut-Brion 114 Lafite Rothschild 334 Latour Léoville-Las-Cases Angelus 241 Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel 254 Ducru-Beaucaillou 257 Haut-Brion 124 L Evangile Lafite Rothschild 338 Latour 528 Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases Margaux 940 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 296 Troplong-Mondot Cheval Blanc 19 Ducru-Beaucaillou 441 Haut-Brion 134 Latour 539 Léoville-Las-Cases 469 Margaux 947 Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild Angelus Ausone Haut-Brion L Evangile 661 Lafite Rothschild Latour Margaux Pavie 699 Valandraud Haut-Brion 148 Latour 562 Margaux 960 Monbousquet Pavie Pavie-Macquin 767 Valandraud Mouton Rothschild Cos d Estournel 1210 Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville-Las-Cases Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

104 2003 Ausone 1297 Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour 598 Léoville Poyferré Lynch-Bages 1359 Margaux 991 Montrose Pavie Pavie-Decesse Lafite Rothschild Ausone 1400 Cheval Blanc 38 Haut-Brion 178 La Mission Haut Brion 1431 Lafite Rothschild 409 Latour Lynch-Bages Pavie 1466 Sweet Bordeaux (Imperial) 1993 d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem Rieussec 1548 Spanish Red (Imperial) 2004 Pingus, Dominio de Pingus 831 California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (Imperial) 1998 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia 1640 NEBUCHADNEZZAR (15L) Sweet Bordeaux (Nebuchadnezzar) 2005 d Yquem 1541 MELCHIOR (18L) Red Bordeaux (Melchior) 2000 Angelus 1002 Léoville Barton 1038 Troplong-Mondot 1109 OWC INDEX The following is an index of lots which include an original wooden case for all or part of the items within Latour Haut-Brion Cheval Blanc 1 Lafite Rothschild 313 Latour Haut-Brion 90 Pétrus Cos d Estournel 39 Ducru-Beaucaillou 41 Haut-Brion 95 La Mission Haut Brion 44 Lafite Rothschild 315 Léoville Barton 46 Léoville-Las-Cases 47 Lynch-Bages Margaux 915 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Margaux Lafite Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Latour 495 Pape-Clément 58 Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Angelus Cos d Estournel Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild 323 Latour Léoville-Las-Cases 65 Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Italian Red (Imperial) 1999 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido 1622 Red Bordeaux (OWC) 1970 Lafite Rothschild 311 Latour Angelus 68 Beychevelle 69 Cheval Blanc 5 Cos d Estournel 70 Haut-Brion 101 Lafite Rothschild 324, Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

105 Latour Léoville-Las-Cases Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Talbot Cheval Blanc 6-7 Figeac 183 Gruaud Larose Haut-Brion L Evangile La Conseillante Lagrange (St. Julien) 195 Latour 504 Léoville-Las-Cases Margaux Montrose 202 Mouton Rothschild Pape-Clément 203 Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Talbot Cheval Blanc 8 Haut-Brion 109 Latour Margaux 930 Mouton Rothschild 1132 Pétrus Lafite Rothschild 332 Latour 508 Margaux 932 Mouton Rothschild Angelus Clinet Ducru-Beaucaillou 222 Haut-Brion L Evangile Lafite Rothschild 334 Latour , Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases Montrose 231 Pétrus 1272 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Pontet-Canet Troplong-Mondot Angelus Calon-Ségur Certan de May Cheval Blanc Clinet Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand-Puy-Lacoste Haut-Brion L Eglise-Clinet L Evangile La Conseillante 270 Lafite Rothschild Latour , 528 Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux , 940 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus 1275 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Tertre-Roteboeuf Troplong-Mondot , Vieux Château Certan Angelus Calon-Ségur Cheval Blanc Clerc-Milon Clinet 425 Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Grand-Puy-Lacoste Haut-Brion L Eglise-Clinet 449 L Evangile La Mondotte 482 Lafite Rothschild Latour , 539 Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases , 469 Lynch-Bages 470 Margaux , 947 Monbousquet 471 Mouton Rothschild , 1147 Pétrus 1276 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Pontet-Canet Haut-Brion 135 La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild 347 Latour 541 Mouton Rothschild 1148 Pétrus Angelus Ausone Cheval Blanc Clinet Clos l Eglise Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Brion , L Eglise-Clinet L Evangile La Clusière 662 La Conseillante La Gomerie 666 La Mission Haut Brion , 679 La Mondotte Lafite Rothschild Latour , Latour à Pomerol 680 Le Pin Léoville Barton Margaux , Monbousquet 685 Mouton Rothschild Pavie Pavie-Decesse 700 Pavie-Macquin Quinault l Enclos Tertre-Roteboeuf Troplong-Mondot Trotanoy Valandraud Vieux Château Certan Haut-Brion 148 La Mission Haut Brion La Mondotte Lafite Rothschild 359 Latour Le Pin 757 Lynch-Bages Margaux 960 Monbousquet Mouton Rothschild Pavie Pétrus Valandraud Angelus Ausone 1003 Bellevue (St. Emilion) 1004 Calon-Ségur Canon-la-Gaffelière 1007 Cheval Blanc 25 Clos du Marquis [2nd wine of Ch. Léoville-Las- Cases] Clos l Eglise Ducru-Beaucaillou Figeac Gruaud Larose Haut-Bergey 1024 Haut-Brion L Evangile 1025 La Clusière 1026 La Conseillante La Gomerie 1032 La Mission Haut Brion La Mondotte 1112 Lafite Rothschild , 364 Latour Léoville Barton Léoville Poyferré Léoville-Las-Cases Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

106 Lynch-Bages Margaux 961 Monbousquet Montrose Mouton Rothschild Pape-Clément Pavie Pavie-Decesse Pavie-Macquin Péby-Faugères Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pichon-Longueville, Lalande , 1089 Pontet-Canet Quinault l Enclos Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge Tertre-Roteboeuf Troplong-Mondot Cheval Blanc 26 La Clusière 1198 Lafite Rothschild 365 Latour Léoville Barton 1199 Margaux 962 Mouton Rothschild 1167 Pavie Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Baron Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel , 1210 Haut-Brion , La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour , Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Mouton Rothschild Palmer Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Angelus Ausone 1297 Bellevue (St. Emilion) Branaire-Ducru Calon-Ségur Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Duhart-Milon Haut-Brion , La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville Barton Léoville Poyferré Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Montrose Mouton Rothschild Pavie Pavie-Decesse Pavie-Macquin Pétrus 1290 Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Troplong-Mondot Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville-Las-Cases 1394 Lynch-Bages Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Angelus 1398 Ausone Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) 1401 Bellevue (St. Emilion) Brane-Cantenac 1406 Calon-Ségur Cheval Blanc Clinet Clos l Eglise Cos d Estournel Croix de Labrie Duhart-Milon 1422 Grand-Puy-Lacoste Haut-Bailly 1426 Haut-Brion La Gomerie La Mission Haut Brion Lafite Rothschild Larcis Ducasse Latour Le Gay 1435 Léoville Barton Léoville Poyferré Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Malescot St.-Exupéry Margaux Monbousquet 1450 Montrose Mouton Rothschild 1197 Palmer Pape-Clément Pavie Pavie-Decesse 1467 Pavie-Macquin Pichon-Longueville, Baron Pontet-Canet Quinault l Enclos Rauzan-Ségla Smith-Haut-Lafitte Rouge Tertre-Roteboeuf 1502 Troplong-Mondot Sweet Bordeaux (OWC) 1986 d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem d Yquem Suduiraut d Yquem d Yquem Lafaurie-Peyraguey d Yquem d Yquem 1541 Rieussec Red Burgundy (OWC) 1996 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

107 1997 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 876 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 877 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Clos Vougeot, Domaine Leroy 912 Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 894 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 890 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 891 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 898 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 6 Bottle Assortment, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 902 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 900 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 907 White Burgundy (OWC) 2003 Montrachet, Louis Jadot 914 Red Rhône (OWC) 1989 Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel 802 Châteauneuf du Pape, Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel 809 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 778 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 779 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 781 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 782 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 789 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, Château d Ampuis, Guigal Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 794 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 795 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 797 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal 798 Ermitage Rouge, l Ermite, Chapoutier Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal 799 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 800 Côte Rôtie, La Turque, Guigal 801 White Rhône (OWC) 2000 Ermitage Blanc, De l Orée, Chapoutier 822 Italian Red (OWC) 1996 Barolo Riserva, Falletto, Bruno Giacosa 1578 Barolo, Villero, Bruno Giacosa 1577 Sperss, Gaja Barbaresco, Rabajà, Bruno Giacosa 1579 Barolo Riserva, Gran Bussia, Aldo Conterno 1628 Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina, Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Brunello di Montalcino, Sugarille, Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) 1553 Costa-Russi, Gaja 1554 Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia Sorì San Lorenzo, Gaja 1555 Sperss, Gaja Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido 1622 Sperss, Gaja Barbaresco, Gaja Barbaresco, Rabajà, Bruno Giacosa Barbaresco, Santo Stefano, Bruno Giacosa Barolo, Falletto, Bruno Giacosa 1584 Conteisa, Gaja 1564 Costa-Russi, Gaja Redigaffi, Tua Rita 1631 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido Sorì San Lorenzo, Gaja Sorì Tildìn, Gaja Costa-Russi, Gaja 1574 Masseto, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 1619 Sorì Tildìn, Gaja Spanish Red (OWC) 1998 Pingus, Dominio de Pingus Pingus, Dominio de Pingus Châteauneuf du Pape, Château de Beaucastel Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée du Papet, Clos du Mont Olivet (J. Sabon) 808 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal Brunello di Montalcino, Rennina, Pieve Santa Restituta (Gaja) Pingus, Dominio de Pingus 831 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

108 California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (OWC) 1995 Dominus Fonseca Vintage Port 1696 Graham Vintage Port Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Taylor Vintage Port 1705 Australian Red (OWC) 1990 Penfolds Grange Penfolds Grange Penfolds Grange Penfolds Grange 1671 Torbreck Vintners Shiraz, Run Rig Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis Clarendon Hills Syrah, Astralis Penfolds Grange 1672 Port (OWC) 1977 Fonseca Vintage Port 1680 Graham Vintage Port Graham Vintage Port Fonseca Vintage Port Dow s Vintage Port 1684 Fonseca Vintage Port 1685 Graham Vintage Port 1687 Taylor Vintage Port Fonseca Vintage Port Quinta do Noval Vintage Port Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

109 Ullage, Bottle Size Descriptions & Summary of Abbreviations Used in this Catalog LEVELS OF WINE For Bordeaux, Port and other wines in bottles with defined shoulders the extent of ullage (or wine level in the bottle) is described by its position in the bottle. Our interpretations are as follows: NECK The normal level of young wines BN : Base neck level Totally acceptable for any age of wine TS : Top shoulder level Normal level for wines years old VHS : Very high shoulder level Typical for any wine of 20 years of age or older NECK BN TS VHS HS MS LS HS : High shoulder level Natural reduction through the cork, usually acceptable MS : Mid shoulder level Typically due to some deterioration of the cork and therefore some variation in overall condition of wine LS : Low shoulder level Risky, usually not accepted for sale For Burgundy, German and other wines in bottles with sloping necks the ullage is measured in centimeters from the base of the cork. BASE OF CORK 3cm BELOW CORK 4cm BELOW CORK 5cm BELOW CORK BOTTLE SIZES Half-bottle: 375 milliliters (ML) Bottle: 750 milliliters (ML) Magnum: 1.5 liters (L) Double-magnum: 3 liters (L) Jeroboam:* 5 liters (L), except when used to designate Burgundy or sparkling wine, in which case the contents are 3 liters (L) Rehoboam: Same literage as a jeroboam, but in a bottle of different shape Imperial: 6 liters (L) Methuselah: Same literage as imperial, but in a bottle of different shape Salmanazar: 9 liters (L) Balthazar: 12 liters Nebuchadnezzar: 12 to 16 liters (L) Melchior: 18 liters (L) Case: 12 standard bottles, 24 half-bottles or 6 magnums * Please note that prior to 1978 Bordeaux wines bottled in jeroboams were typically 4.5L bottles KEY: oc = original case owc = original wooden case Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

110 PROCEDURES FOR BIDDING & PAYMENT CONDITIONS OF SALE Bidders are strongly encouraged to read the Conditions of Sale contained in this catalog that state the terms governing the purchase of all property sold at auction. By bidding at auction, you agree to be bound by these Procedures for Bidding & Payment as well as the Conditions of Sale. BIDDER REGISTRATION Bidders attending the auction will be required to register for a bidding paddle prior to the auction. We strongly encourage new bidders to pre-register with us at least 48 hours prior to the auction. Please be prepared to provide bank references, identification and a major credit card. Please contact Kelly Aluise at or kaluise@hdhwine.com to complete the pre-registration process. A Registration Desk will be staffed at Tru one hour prior to the beginning of the session through the completion of the auction session. Major credit cards and/or driver s licenses will be required as identification. Bidders must be at least 21 years old and may be required to show proof of age. A valid credit card (MasterCard, Visa or Discover) must be presented with all bids. Bidding will be by paddle only, and all transactions are subject to the Conditions of Sale. DESCRIPTION OF WINE To the best of our knowledge, all wines benefited from proper storage prior to being delivered to our temperature and humidity-controlled cellar. Every bottle has been carefully inspected by our experts and described as accurately as possible at the time this catalog went to press. Buyers of older and more fragile wines must make proper allowances for natural variations of ullage and general condition. Wines less than 30 years of age have been determined by HDH, based on our professional judgement, to be in generally excellent condition unless otherwise indicated. As outlined in the Conditions of Sale, no returns will be accepted. FORMAT OF CATALOG Wines are typically grouped by cellar and are preceded by a general heading, providing specific information about the provenance of the wines. The description of wine is followed by a lot number and quantity offered. A comprehensive index is provided at the end of the catalog. TASTING NOTES We have been given permission by several of the world s leading wine critics to use their tasting notes in our catalogs. Due to space limitations, the notes in the catalog have been edited. The entire note, and notes from other critics (where available) may be accessed by viewing the catalog via our website, AUCTION ESTIMATES Auction estimates are provided for each lot, with all figures based on the most recent auction market results for the same or comparable wines. Rarity and condition are at all times taken into consideration. Estimates do not include Buyer s Premium or sales tax. BIDDING In the saleroom, bidding is by registered paddle only. All wine is offered by lot. Bidding increments are provided on the Absentee Bidding Form in the back of the catalog. Consignors and their agents are strictly forbidden from bidding on their own property. ABSENTEE BIDDING Those who wish to bid but are unable to attend the auction are encouraged to submit absentee bids. Absentee bids are treated in the strictest of confidence and at all times lots are acquired at the lowest possible price. In the event duplicate bids are received, the earliest bid takes precedence. Therefore, absentee bidders are urged to bid as early as possible. PLEASE NOTE: Either/or bids and bid sheets with a limit applied are executed on the floor by an HDH staff member and therefore do not take precedence over an unconditional absentee bid, regardless of the date and time the conditional bids are placed. Absentee bids are accepted through our website, by telephone, fax, or mail. An Absentee Bid Form is provided in the back of the catalog. Bids should be submitted in ample time for proper processing. A valid credit card must be submitted along with bids. We reserve the right to require written confirmation and/or bank references for all bids, and may, at our discretion, perform credit card pre-authorizations up to the total amount of your bids or request a portion of the total amount of the bids as a deposit. Absentee bids may be submitted on the day of the auction; however, we cannot guarantee these bids will be executed, though we will use every means available. We recommend absentee bids be submitted prior to 5:00pm CST the day before each auction session. Bids must be submitted in consecutive numerical order, using the bidding increments listed on the Absentee Bid Form. If bids are received with incorrect bidding increments, we reserve the right to round the bids down to the next appropriate increment. PHONE BIDDING Live telephone bidding is available on a very limited basis, and with advance arrangements only. Bidders who wish to bid live by telephone must submit a list of lots on which they wish to bid 48 hours before the auction. We are unable to accept calls in the saleroom and must be supplied a telephone number where the bidder can be reached on the day of the auction, along with an alternate telephone number. Bidders are encouraged to leave a written bid as well, which would be executed only in the event our agents are unable to make contact by telephone. Although we strive to accommodate all requests for this special service, there are a limited number of telephones and staff members available. 110 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

111 LIVE ONLINE BIDDING Live online bidding is available at Bidders who wish to bid live online should register to do so at least 48 hours before the auction. The registration process will be followed as per the above paragraph under Bidder Registration. PLEASE NOTE: We offer bidding services at no charge, with the understanding that any failure to execute bids or error in doing so shall not be the responsibility of Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. or its staff. PAYMENT Invoices are mailed or ed to successful bidders by the first business day following the auction, except when the buyer is a licensee, in which case their invoice will be routed through a properly licensed Illinois wholesaler. Payment is due upon receipt of the invoice. Remittance must be received in U.S. dollars; foreign checks are not allowed. We accept wire transfers, checks drawn on U.S. banks, money orders, direct debit via ACH initiation (please contact Kelly Aluise at to set up), as well as MasterCard, Visa and Discover. Payment by credit card is limited to a total of $25,000 per buyer per auction. All successful bids will be processed through a properly licensed retailer in Illinois. When using a credit card to make a payment for a purchase, the purchaser irrevocably waives any chargeback rights they may have under their card holder agreement or otherwise. Buyers wishing to pay for purchases via wire transfer should direct funds to: JP Morgan Chase Bank N.A. Chicago, IL Routing Number: Swift Code: CHASUS33 Account#: If payment has not been received by the 21st day following the auction, HDH Wine Co. reserves the right to charge the buyer s credit card on file for any amounts still due as well as any resulting late fees and other costs incurred, including credit card processing fees. Payments received after this 21st day will be subject to a late fee equal to 3% of the total purchase price. Additional late fees equal to 3% of the total purchase price may be charged for every 14 days past the initial 21 day period. NOTE: Buyers from whom full remittance is received by Friday, October 1st (by check or wire transfer only) will receive a 1% credit to apply toward purchases in the next auction. The credit does not carry forward beyond the next auction, and it is not transferable. BIDDERS WHO ARE LICENSEES Licensees who intend to bid should provide well in advance of the auction a photocopy of the license issued by their state s liquor authority. Licensees within the state of Illinois should also provide us with their Illinois Business Tax Number. Provided this information has been supplied to HDH prior to the auction, within three business days of the auction the successful bids for licensees will be routed through a properly licensed Illinois wholesaler, who will charge the buyer applicable taxes and gallonage fees. Payment by credit card is prohibited for Licensee invoices. TAXATION At all times, taxation is determined by point of delivery. We are required by law to collect the appropriate state and local taxes from purchasers who collect their lots in Chicago, unless the purchase is deemed to be non-taxable. All conclusions as to taxation are to be determined by Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. in its sole discretion. All non-taxable transactions must be completely documented prior to release of purchases in one of the following ways: a) Those licensed to sell alcoholic beverages may submit their sales tax number and proceed with being invoiced through our designated Illinois wholesaler. b) Out-of-state deliveries are non-taxable provided they are made by a carrier licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

112 CONDITIONS OF SALE The property described in this catalog will be offered at public auction by Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. (HDH Wine Co.) as agent for various consignors (Sellers), under the following Conditions of Sale together with the Procedures for Bidding & Payment and Collection, Delivery & Storage sections in this catalog. They may be amended by posted notices or oral announcements made during the sale. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these terms for this and all future HDH auctions. 1) HDH Wine Co. has the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid. 2) A potential buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding. We may require bank or other financial references. 3) When making a bid, the bidder accepts personal liability to pay the purchase price, inluding Buyer s Premium and all applicable charges. Exceptions include a bidder acting as an agent on behalf of an identified third party accepted by HDH Wine Co. If such a case should arise, an explicit agreement will be made, in writing, with HDH Wine Co. before the commencement of the sale and HDH Wine Co. will only look to the principal for payment. 4) Every attempt has been made to describe all property as accurately as possible. However, HDH Wine Co. and Seller do not warrant or represent, and deny responsibility for, the accuracy of catalog descriptions, encompassing but not limited to vintage, provenance, authenticity, quality and condition as may be stated in the catalog. Any and all statements made relating to the property in the catalog or salesroom or contained in advertisements or promotional materials are merely statements of opinion and can at no time be construed as warranties or representations of fact or assumptions of any liability on the part of HDH Wine Co. or Seller. 5) The Buyer accepts all purchases as is. Notwithstanding any other terms of these Conditions of Sale, should HDH Wine Co. receive any written claims within 21 calendar days of the auction that any property is with a shortage, ullaged or otherwise out of condition, or that any statement in the catalog is without bias, then HDH Wine Co. will deem such dispute as between Seller and Buyer. HDH Wine Co. will judge any claim through inspection of the property or by any other just means, and may cancel the sale and refund the purchase price. At all times the decision of HDH Wine Co. will be final and binding on all parties. 6) The term final bid as used herein shall refer to the price at which any lot is knocked down to the Buyer. The purchase price, due from the Buyer, shall be the aggregate of the final bid and a premium of 19.5% of the final bid, together with any applicable sales or use tax. The complete purchase price will be due upon receipt of the invoice. If payment in good cleared funds is not received within 21 days of the purchase, HDH Wine Co. reserves the right to assess a late charge of up to 3% of the total purchase price, in addition to any other rights and remedies available by law to HDH Wine Co., and additional 3% late charges every two weeks following day 21. No property will be released to the Buyer until HDH Wine Co. receives payment in full for all open invoices, including any applicable state and local taxes or compensating use taxes of another state which HDH Wine Co. may be required by law to collect. Any applicable storage or handling charges must also be received prior to the release of the property. In the event a charge or check is not accepted by the appropriate financial institution, the buyer remains liable for all amounts owed on the dates due. 7) If the buyer fails to make payment in full in good cleared funds within the time required by paragraph 6 above, they will be in default and we shall be entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies (in addition to any other rights or remedies available to us by law): i) to cancel the sale; ii) to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to commence legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; iii) to resell the property publicly or privately on such terms as we see fit; iv) to pay the seller an amount up to the net proceeds payable in relation to the amount bid by the defaulting buyer; v) to use against any amounts which we may owe the buyer in any other transactions, the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by the buyer; vi) where several amounts are owed by the buyer to us, in respect to different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not the buyer so directs; vii) to reject at any future auction, bids made by or on behalf of the buyer, or to obtain a deposit from the buyer before accepting any bids; viii) to exercise all rights and remedies of a person holding security over any property in our possession owned by the buyer to the fullest extent permitted to the secured party by the law under the Uniform Commercial Code in the State of Illinois. 112 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

113 If we resell the property under paragraph (iii) above, the defaulting buyer shall be liable for payment of any deficiency between the total amount originally due to us and the price obtained upon resale as well as for all costs, expenses, damages, legal fees and commissions and premiums, whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise arising from the default. If we pay any amount to the seller under paragraph (iv) above, the buyer acknowledges that HDH Wine Co. shall have all of the rights of the seller, however arising, to pursue the buyer for such amount. 8) HDH Wine Co. s Shipping Policy is as follows: i) bidder acknowledges that title to wines purchased passes to the bidder at the time of purchase or at the hammer. Further, the bidder authorizes HDH Wine Co. to choose a common carrier on behalf of the bidder which will act as the bidder s agent; ii) bidder acknowledges and agrees to be responsible for all applicable excise, use and sales taxes due to the state related to the purchase of these wines; iii) bidder warrants that he/she is at least 21 years of age and is purchasing the wines for personal use; iv) bidder shall be responsible for the receipt of these wines by a person at least 21 years of age or over. 9) HDH Wine Co. reserves the right to amend the description of any lot by means of an announcement or notice in the salesroom, and to withdraw any lot at any time. 10) Unless otherwise indicated, it may be that a reserve or confidential minimum selling price has been established on all lots. Should bidding not meet the reserve price, HDH Wine Co. may enforce the reserve by bidding on behalf of the Seller. 11) The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer shall be the Buyer, who will assume full risk and responsibility of the lot upon the fall of the auctioneer s gavel. The auctioneer may refuse any bid and advance the bidding at his or her discretion. If, during the auction, the Auctioneer considers that any dispute has arisen between any bidders, such dispute will be resolved by the auctioneer. The auctioneer may determine to put up any lot for rebidding at any time during the auction. In the event of any dispute during or after the auction, the records of the auctioneer will be conclusive, and the decision of HDH Wine Co. will be final and binding on all parties. 12) Bids submitted to HDH Wine Co. are processed and executed as a service and convenience to bidders. Neither HDH Wine Co. nor its staff shall be responsible for any failure to execute such bids or any error relating to same. 13) The rights and obligations of all parties shall be governed by the laws of the State of Illinois. COLLECTION, DELIVERY & STORAGE LIMITS ON IMPORTATION Bidders/Purchasers are cautioned that many states impose restrictions on the quantity of alcoholic beverages purchased and brought into its jurisdiction by a Purchaser from another state. In some instances, special permits or licenses may be required for the Purchaser or shipper. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will not assume any obligation or responsibility for applying for or obtaining permits or licenses. SHIPPING Our shipping policy is based on the following understanding with the Bidder/Purchaser: 1) Bidder/Purchaser acknowledges that title to wines purchased passes to the Bidder/Purchaser at time of purchase or at the hammer. The Bidder/Purchaser authorizes Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. to choose a common carrier on behalf of the Bidder/Purchaser which will act as the Bidder/Purchaser s agent. 2) Bidder/Purchaser acknowledges and agrees to be responsible for all applicable excise, use and sales taxes due to their state or country related to the purchase of these wines. 3) Bidder/Purchaser warrants that he/she is at least 21 years of age and is purchasing the wines for personal use. 4) Bidder/Purchaser shall be responsible for the shipment of these wines being received by a person at least 21 years of age. Orders can usually be processed and prepared for shipment within 48 hours of receipt of payment and any applicable taxes or permits. Orders exceeding 250 necks will require additional processing time. Prior to shipment, HDH will notify the Purchaser of a proposed ship date. If a ship date has not been established by HDH, the order will remain in storage until the next ship date becomes available. If an expedited ship date or special instructions are required, the Purchaser must contact HDH to schedule such arrangements. It is recommended that Purchasers collect their wines whenever feasible, as commercial shipment can be risky, especially in the case of older and more fragile wines. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

114 INSURANCE Insurance will be automatically provided. This insurance will solely cover breakage or loss from time of purchase to time of delivery. Neither Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. nor its agents assume responsibility for any deterioration resulting from shipment, which includes, but is not limited to: scuffed labels, cracked wax capsules or minor seepage. The insurance provided by HDH will only cover shipments billed to HDH. Wines being shipped on Purchaser s or agents of Purchaser s accounts will only be covered by HDH s insurance policy until they leave the HDH warehouse. Due to the fragile nature of vintage wine, HDH strongly recommends that Purchasers arrange for collection from HDH. All shipments arranged by HDH are made on the buyer s behalf. Wines must be inspected by the Purchaser upon receipt and any loss or breakage must be noted on the Shipper s documents at the time of delivery. If HDH is not notified of any breakage or loss claims within 24 hours of delivery, the claim will not be honored. If the buyer or an agent of the buyer will not be able to receive and inspect the shipment upon delivery, the shipment should be scheduled for another date. If the loss or breakage is not noted on the Shipper s documents and if HDH is not notified of a claim of loss or breakage within 24 hours of delivery, the claim will not be honored. Should this insurance coverage not be desired, a written waiver of insurance and any subsequent claims must be received prior to the shipment of the wines. Without insurance, loss or damage due to any cause will be at the Purchaser s risk. WEATHER WATCH Transporting wine in extreme weather conditions and temperatures, even by Overnight service, may seriously damage wines. We define these as temperature readings or predicted temperatures of greater than 80 degrees or less than 20 degrees Fahrenheit. HDH performs regular weather checks prior to shipment. These checks confirm appropriate temperatures will be held at the point of origin, along the probable route, and at the final destination. PACKING At times we may be required to re-pack wines which are in their original wooden cases. OWCs, when listed as part of the lot, will automatically be shipped unless you instruct us otherwise. A $10 per OWC fee may be applied to shipping charges which require re-packing into shipping boxes. OWCs may ship separately via Ground Service. When providing shipping instructions, buyers should specify that they do not want the OWCs if that is their preference. COLLECTION OF PURCHASES All wines are stored in our temperature and humidity-controlled cellar in downtown Chicago. Once full payment has been received, wines may be collected from our dock with 48 hours advance notice. We are located at 363 West Erie (one block west of Orleans) and our hours of operation are Monday-Friday 8:30am to 7pm. To schedule collection of your wine please contact our Sr. Shipping Associate, Jennifer Marshall, at STORAGE We offer complimentary storage in our temperature and humidity-controlled facilities for 60 days after the date of auction. Should a Buyer s wine remain in HDH s cellar for a period longer than 60 days, a holding fee of $12.00 per nine-liter equivalent per quarter year will be charged. The 60-day complimentary storage does not count weather watch days. Acknowledgments Photography: Joe Davis Tasting Notes: Robert M. Parker ( Michael Broadbent s Vintage Wine (Harcourt, 2002) Jancis Robinson ( Allen Meadows ( Steven Tanzer ( The World of Fine Wine ( During periods of extreme weather we strongly advise against transport by any means. During these times we are pleased to provide complimentary short-term storage until better conditions prevail. We refer to this type of hold as a Weather Watch; if your order is placed during a Weather Watch period, it will not be scheduled for shipment until the end of the moratorium. If you wish to ship regardless of weather conditions, we ask that you contact the shipping department to arrange shipment of your purchase and that you agree to a Weather Waiver, releasing HDH from any liability from weather related damage. Once we have received your Weather Waiver, your shipment will be sent on the agreed scheduled date, regardless of the weather conditions or temperatures. Should a Weather Watch moratorium arise during a previously scheduled shipment date, HDH will contact you via to arrange an alternative shipping date. 114 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

115 Our Auction Venue TRU Restaurant It is a privilege to hold our auctions at the award-winning restaurant Tru in Chicago. Since opening in 1999, Tru has attracted international attention and has received many prestigious awards and nominations, including a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant in Auction attendees will experience the stunning, art-filled dining room and enjoy the award-winning cuisine of Chef Anthony Martin and Pastry Chef Gale Gand, while ordering wines from the 17,000 bottle wine cellar. Tru is a feast for the senses, with extraordinary fare and unparalleled service. A buffet style luncheon will be served beginning at approximately 11:30am. To make your reservation, please contact Gwen Brooks at or gbrooks@hdhwine.com. The cost is $75. TRU 676 North St. Clair Street Chicago, IL 60611

116 About Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is both a dynamic retailer and an internationally prominent wine auction house, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. We offer collectors and restaurateurs a broad range of options for buying and selling wines, providing unrivalled expertise and personalized service. Founded in October 2004, Hart Davis Hart represents the alliance of three highly-respected industry leaders: John Hart, Michael Davis, and Paul Hart, with a combined experience of over 75 years in the rare wine business. John Hart, a renowned expert, has been a leader in the rare wine retail business for over three decades. With extensive careers at Christie s, Davis & Company, and Sotheby s, Michael Davis and Paul Hart are the most experienced wine auctioneers in America. Hart Davis Hart has emerged as one of the most innovative and trusted sources for rare wines in America, with over 150 years of combined experience in the specialized field of fine and rare wines. No other firm can approach our level of knowledge, network of relationships, or dedication to service. Auction Contacts Wine Inquiries & Consignments BEN NELSON President bnelson@hdhwine.com MICHAEL DAVIS Vice Chairman mdavis@hdhwine.com PAUL HART CEO paulhart@hdhwine.com BEN FERDINAND Vice President Senior Consignment Advisor bferdinand@hdhwine.com ALLAN FRISCHMAN Vice President Senior Specialist afrischman@hdhwine.com General Inquiries, Consignments & Absentee Bidding DAVE DOMER ddomer@hdhwine.com TIM HACKETT thackett@hdhwine.com Payment Arrangements KELLY ALUISE Accounts Receivable Associate kaluise@hdhwine.com Storage ANTHONY SUNBY Specialist asunby@hdhwine.com Shipping JENNIFER MARSHALL Sr. Shipping Associate jmarshall@hdhwine.com 116 Auction 1009 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

117 How to Sell Your Wines with Hart Davis Hart Wines may be offered in one of our regularly scheduled auctions, providing the upside potential generated by competitive international bidding was another highly successful year, with an average sold rate of 99.8%, the highest of any major wine auction firm in the world. Bidders participated from nearly every state in the U.S., as well as Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, Iceland, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom. Bring your wines to the most experienced wine auctioneers in America. Whether you are looking to sell your entire collection or just interested in thinning your cellar, please contact us for a complimentary appraisal and information regarding our consignment procedures. Please submit a list which details the storage conditions of your cellar, along with quantities and vintages of your wines. Our experts will review your list and determine whether your wines are best suited for auction, website, private retail services, or a combination of approaches. In addition, we will provide appropriate auction estimates or fixed retail prices. A specialist may wish to visit your cellar to survey the conditions and inspect individual bottles prior to final selection. Our team can also oversee the arrangement of packing and shipping your wine aboard a licensed temperature-controlled carrier. For more information, please contact one of our consignment specialists. State of The Art Website Collectors who prefer the comfort of offering their wines at a fixed price for immediate sale do so through our website, hdhwine. com, one of the most dynamic wine retail sites in the world. Although we do not maintain a traditional storefront, our website is open for commerce 24 hours a day, and has become the most reliable source in America for rare wines. Our site is secure, fast, transaction-ready and fully searchable. Wines consigned to HDH Retail can be inspected and posted to the website within two weeks of their receipt, often allowing consignors to begin receiving proceeds within a month of the arrival of their wine. Internet buyers may access our entire inventory, from classic wines to new releases. Our website can be searched by category, vintage, price, and ratings. We provide extensive tasting notes from critics Robert Parker, Stephen Tanzer, Allen Meadows, Jancis Robinson, The World of Fine Wine and Wine Spectator. We invite you to visit to experience how easy fine & rare wine buying can be. Private Retail Services Private Consultations / Tastings Wine Cellar Planning Gifts / Corporate / Anniversary Bottles Special Events Hart Davis Hart proudly offers a superior wine buying experience, combining a knowledgeable and friendly staff of experts with the world s finest and rarest wines. Our retail inventory includes the best of new releases, as well as fine & rare wines of impeccable provenance, often available only through Hart Davis Hart. Our highly qualified team of Sales Associates is in regular contact with wine lovers and leading collectors around the world, informing them of recent releases, new arrivals to our vast inventory, assisting with special needs, or simply discussing the latest market trends. We offer highly personalized consultation and sourcing services for our clientele and strive to provide the best retail buying experience for both new and seasoned wine buyers. LEAH HAMMER Retail Sales Manager lhammer@hdhwine.com DALE SALENTINY Retail Sales Associate dsalentiny@hdhwine.com NICK PAGORIA Retail Sales Associate npagoria@hdhwine.com MARIA ELGASS Retail Sales Associate melgass@hdhwine.com Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

118 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 for further details. +125% HDH AUCTION INDEX +100% +75% +50% +25% 0 Jan-06 April-06 Jun-06 HDH Auction Index Performance Sale to Sale*: -5.09% 2010 YTD: % Three Years: +6.88% * From the May 8, 2010 auction to the June 26, 2010 auction. Sep-06 Oct-06 Dec-06 Feb-07 Mar-07 May-07 Jun-07 Sep-07 Oct-07 Dec-07 Feb-08 Apr-08 May-08 Jun-08 Sep-08 Nov-08 Dec-08 Jan-09 Mar-09 Top Performing Wine in Index May-09 Jun-09A Jun-09B Sep-09 Oct-09 Dec-09 Jan-10 Mar-10 May-10 Sale to Sale*: 89 Haut Brion % 2010 YTD: 00 Lafite % Three Years: 82 Lafite % Top 5 Lots exceeding the high estimate by dollar (June 2010 Auction): Lot Description Estimate Hammer Price Aggregate Château Le Pin (6 bs) $10,000-15,000 $20,000 $23, Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 b) $1,500-2,200 $4,500 $5, Château Cheval Blanc (12 bs) $7,000-10,000 $12,000 $14, Volnay, Santenots Domaine Leroy (12 bs) $1,500-2,200 $3,800 $4, Château Lafite Rothschild (2 bs) $ $2,000 $2,390 Jun-10 Please contact us to sell your wines with HDH at an upcoming auction or at retail. Paul Hart, CEO paulhart@hdhwine.com Michael Davis, Vice Chairman mdavis@hdhwine.com John Hart, Chairman jhart@hdhwine.com Ben Nelson, President bnelson@hdhwine.com HDH Sell Through Rate The sell through rate shows the percentage of offered lots ultimately purchased at auction. A high sell through rate is indicative of a broad and diverse group of active buyers. Ben Ferdinand, Vice President Senior Consignment Advisor bferdinand@hdhwine.com Allan Frischman, Vice President Senior Specialist afrischman@hdhwine.com June % % All time 98.82%

119 DELIVERY & COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS FORM Auction Number: (1009) FOX II Auction Date: September 24 & 25, 2010 To facilitate delivery of your purchases, please provide the following information. We will do everything possible to expedite your request, however please allow 3-5 business days following the receipt of these documents for your order to be prepared. Wines cannot be released without prior payment. Fax this Delivery & Collection Instructions Form to For further assistance, please contact Jennifer Marshall at or via at Limitations on Importation: Bidders are cautioned that many states impose restrictions on the quantity of alcoholic beverages which may be purchased and brought into its jurisdiction by a buyer from another state. In some instances, special permits or licenses may be required for the buyer or shipper. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will not assume any obligation or responsibility for applying for or obtaining permits or licenses. Type of Delivery Local Delivery (within 10 miles of downtown Chicago) (approximate fees: $14-$30 per case) Common Carrier Ground Service (approximate fees: $25-$45 per case) Second Day Air Service (approximate fees: $49-$113 per case) Next Day Air Service (approximate fees: $103-$120 per case) Fully licensed temperature controlled trucking, when available ($ min. charge) Customer Pickup (Please provide at least 48 hours notice) Delivery Instructions Special Instructions (Use Special Instructions field below) Do Not Ship Original Wooden Cases (OWCs, when listed as part of the lot, will automatically be shipped unless you instruct us otherwise. A $10 per OWC fee may be applied to shipping charges which require re-packing into shipping boxes. OWCs may ship separately via Ground Service.) Shipping To: Shipping Payment Method: Visa MasterCard Discover Name Delivery Address Credit Card Number Expiration Date City State ZIP Card Member Signature Attention Special Instructions: Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone Address Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

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121 CATALOG SUBSCRIPTION ORDER FORM Wine auction catalogs can be ordered individually or by subscription. Subscribers also automatically receive a list of prices realized after each auction. To subscribe, please return this form to Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. by mail, fax or order online at HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. 363 W. Erie Street tel: Suite 500w fax: Chicago, IL THE FOX CELLAR II AN EXTRAORDINARY PRIVATE COLLECTION FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 & SATURDAY. SEPTEMBER 25, 2010 CHICAGO AT TRU RESTAURANT One Year Subscription $80 ($120 for international orders) Two Year Subscription $150 ($225 for international orders) Mail To: Name Address HART DAVIS HART WINE C O. City State ZIP Attention Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone Address Payment Method: Visa MasterCard Discover Card Member Name Credit Card Number Expiration Date Card Member Signature Billing Address (if different from above) Address City State ZIP Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction

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123 ABSENTEE BIDS September 24 & 25, 2010 Auction 1009 FOX II Please print clearly, and place bids in sequential order. We reserve the right to round any off-increment bid to the next lowest increment, as outlined below. Fax completed form to Absentee bids are also accepted online at Bidding Increments up to $ $ $ $50 $ $100 $ $200 $ $ $ , $500 $10,000-20, $1000 $20,000-30, $2000 $30,000-50, $ $50, $5000 Note: All increments subject to the discretion of the auctioneer Billing Name Address Address City State ZIP Work Phone Fax Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is authorized to bid on these lots up to the price listed in the Bid/$ column. All lots will be obtained at the lowest possible price. I understand that if my bid is successful the purchase price payable will be the sum of the final bid, and a premium of 19.5% of the final bid, together with any state, local or compensating use tax. All bids must be received at the Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. office in ample time to allow for proper processing before the sale. Bank and credit card references must be included on this form. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. does not charge for this bidding service with the understanding that any failure to execute bids or error in doing so shall not be the responsibility of Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. or its staff. Home Phone (Required) Cellular Phone All bids are subject to the terms of the Conditions of Sale and Procedures for Bidding & Payment printed in this catalog. Payment for successful bids due upon receipt of invoice. Signature (Required) I agree to Conditions of Sale and Procedures for Bidding LOT # NUMBER OF LOTS BID/$ & Payment printed in this catalog. (IN NUMERIC ORDER) (NOTE INCREMENTS) All bidders must supply a valid credit card in order to place bids as per the Conditions of Sale. Visa MasterCard Discover Card # (Required) Exp Date (Required) Signature (Required) Security Code (Required) To ensure that bids will be accepted and delivery of lots will not be delayed, bidders not known to Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. are required to supply a bank reference. Name of Bank(s) Account Number(s) Name of Account Officer(s) Bank Telephone Number If you are bidding on behalf of a restaurant, wine bar or any other licensee, please refer to Bidders Who Are Licensees in the Procedures for Bidding & Payment section. We regret that credit cards are not accepted for licensee transactions. State Liquor License Number, if Licensee Illinois Business Tax Number (for Illinois licensees only) If I am successful, please: Payment will be sent by wire transfer or check upon receipt of invoice Charge the credit card listed on this form ($25,000 max per buyer) Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction