FRENCH CLASSICS FROM A MAGNIFICENT CELLAR PART II

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1 SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009 FRENCH CLASSICS FROM A MAGNIFICENT CELLAR PART II 10:00AM AT TRU RESTAURANT Tru Restaurant 676 N. St. Clair Street Chicago Those bidding or sending inquiries should refer to this auction as Sale #096A ACE Lots HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. 363 W. ERIE STREET, SUITE 500W CHICAGO, IL tel: fax:

2 Table of Contents Letter from President 3 Special Events 4-5 Highlights of this Sale 6 Lots Index of Wines Half-Bottle & Large Format Index OWC Index Ullage, Bottle Size Descriptions & Abbreviations Used in this Catalog 53 Procedures for Bidding & Payment 54 Collection, Delivery, & Storage 56 Conditions of Sale 57 Long-Term Storage 59 Our Auction Venue: Tru Restaurant 60 About HDH 61 How to Sell your Wines with HDH 62 Delivery & Collection Instructions Form 63 Catalog Subscription Form 65 Absentee Bidding Form Lots Pictures on Front Cover: Lots Pictured on Back Cover: Lots 1, 333, (L-R) Lots 13, 50, 320 (L-R)

3 May 2009 The HDH team is honored to bring you our June 6 auction which represents the second single-owner offering from one of the most remarkable cellars in the world. The March 28 auction featured the first offering from this historic collection and in this second offering, you will once again find the very best, including an outstanding selection of modern Bordeaux and Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. Hart Davis Hart has worked with the owner of this collection for many years. The collector has taken great care to purchase the best and Paul Hart President & CEO Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. always shipped and stored these gems with the greatest of care. The selection of modern Bordeaux is vast and impressive, anchored by top vintages such as 1982, 1990, 1995, 1996 and the great 2000s. First growths and top châteaux are seen thoughout the Bordeaux section, but it is the selection of large format bottles that makes this group so incredible. For collectors who are searching for imperials and doublemagnums for their enhanced aging potential, this is a consignment to focus on! The large format highlights include imperials (6 liters) from 1982: Cheval Blanc, Pichon Lalande, Ducru-Beaucaillou; from the 1989 vintage: La Mission-Haut Brion, Margaux, Mouton, Pichon Baron; from 1990: Margaux, Mouton; and from 1996: Ducru-Beaucaillou, Haut-Brion, Lafite- Rothschild, Margaux, Pichon Lalande, and many more. The double-magnum highlights include, from 1982: Haut-Brion, Lafite, Mouton, L Evangile; 1985 Petrus; 1990 Margaux and Mouton; 1996 Lafite and I have left so many out! Bidders will also find a broad selection of lots from Burgundy, highlighted by top wines from the Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. The offering includes rare large format bottles featuring methusalahs (6 liters) of 1988 La Tâche, 1996 Echézeaux, 1999 Echézeaux, 1999 Romanée- St-Vivant and jeroboams (3 liters) of 1993 La Tâche, 1993 Richebourg and 1999 La Tâche. The white Burgundies are also notable and include top wines from Bouchard, Drouhin, Domaine Leflaive and Niellon. We look forward to seeing you at the award-winning Tru Restaurant on June 6 for the auction. If you are not able to join us, you can submit bids (via fax, telephone or via hdhwine. com) or join us at hdhlive.com. Many of you have told us that hdhwine.com makes the process of entering absentee bids easy and clear. The HDH team is the most experienced in the industry and we are here to assist you. Sincerely, Paul Hart President & CEO

4 Krug Wine Dinner with Olivier Krug at L2O Thursday, June 4, :30pm Reception 7:00pm Dinner L2O Restaurant 2300 Lincoln Park West Chicago, IL $500 per person (all inclusive) Krug, one of the finest and most historic Champagne houses, needs no introduction. Famous for painstaking grape selection and meticulous assemblage, every Krug champagne is aged for upward of six years. The wines are not released until they have attained the hallmark complexity and distinctive Krug style. Remarkably, a member of the Krug family has blended the wine for every vintage since Join us for this very special evening with Olivier Krug, Directeur de la Maison, as he presents five exciting Krug champagnes: Krug Grande Cuvée Krug Rosé, MV Krug, 1998 Krug, 1996 Krug, 1988 World-renown Chef Laurent Gras of L2O will design an exquisite multicourse dinner to accompany the wines. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Marc Smoler at or him at msmoler@hdhwine.com.

5 Château Lafleur Wine Dinner Friday, June 5, :30 pm Champagne Reception 7:00 pm Dinner Avenues at The Peninsula Hotel 108 E Superior Street Chicago IL $2,000 per person (all inclusive) Join us at award-winning Avenues restaurant in the Peninsula Hotel for a special evening focused on one of the rarest and most highly acclaimed wines in the world, Château Lafleur. Chef Curtis Duffy will prepare a 4-course dinner designed to pair with 6 vintages of Lafleur. Due to extremely limited seating, we anticipate this dinner will sell out very quickly. Featured Vintages: Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses 1999 (magnum) Domaine de Chevalier Blanc 2000 (magnum) Château Lafleur 1986 Château Lafleur 1989 Château Lafleur 1990 Château Lafleur 1998 Château Lafleur 2000 Château Lafleur 2003 Certainly Lafleur remains the only wine of the Pomerol appellation that is consistently capable of challenging, and in some cases surpassing, Pétrus. Even Jean-Pierre Moueix once admitted this to me, and I have been fortunate to have had Lafleur and Pétrus side by side enough times to know the former is a wine every bit as extraordinary as Pétrus. In many vintages, from an aromatic point of view, it is more complex than Pétrus, no doubt because of the Cabernet Franc... Lafleur, measured by the highest standards of Bordeaux still remains one of the most distinctive, exotic, and greatest wines- not only from Pomerol, but in the world. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, Third Edition

6 Highlights of this Auction Lots & 1961 Bordeaux Lots The Great 1982 Vintage Lots Bordeaux in Multiple Formats Lots Wines from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Lots Eighteen Lots of Pegau s Cuvée da Capo Lots California Cult Wines

7 SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009 FRENCH CLASSICS FROM A MAGNIFICENT CELLAR PART II LOTS :00AM

8 Château Haut-Brion 1949 Graves, 1er cru classé One very high shoulder, three high shoulder level; all labels bin soiled; capsules trimmed prior to inspection by HDH with fully branded corks revealed; all with excellent color and clarity Very dark crimson. Obviously pretty old. Rich scents and impact on the palate but drying on the finish with acidity just starting to come to the fore... (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, October (See photo opposite page) 1 4 bottles per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1959 Graves, 1er cru classé Level six 3.5cm, one 4cm, three 4.5cm below cork; all labels damp stained...grilled nuts and maple syrup on the nose, along with a whiff of old wood...aromas of plum, marzipan and nutty oak. Lovely sweetness and mellow fruit enlivened by superb vinosity. Complicating note of tobacco... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002 (See photo below) 4 10 bottles per lot $ Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1955 Graves, cru classé Lot 2: One level into neck, four top shoulder, one very high shoulder; one slightly sunken cork; all labels bin soiled, one also torn and loose; Lot 3: Bin soiled label, otherwise excellent condition...sweet, cedary, clove, smoke, and black-raspberryscented nose, and rich, full-bodied, remarkably harmonious flavors that ooze with ripe fruit, glycerin, and heady alcohol... amazing, complex, superbly well-balanced... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994 (See photo below) 2 6 bottles per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1959 Lot 5: One top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; all labels scuffed and slightly bin soiled; Lot 6: Both top shoulder level; both labels bin soiled and slightly worn...unquestionably the greatest Lafite-Rothschild that has approached full maturity...one of the most powerful and concentrated Lafites I have tasted. Medium to full-bodied, velvety-textured, rich, and pure... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994 (Lot 6: See photo below) 5 3 bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Lots 2-3 Lots 6, 7, 4 8 Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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10 Château Latour 1959 All base neck level; all labels slightly worn; one capsule trimmed by HDH reveals fully branded cork; recorked in 1980; all Nicolas...aromas of melted caramel, tobacco, and jammy red and black fruits...sumptuous, complex, fragrant, super-rich Latour cuts a broad swath across the palate... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000 (See photo page 8) 7 5 magnums per lot $ Château Margaux 1959 Margaux, 1er cru classé One base neck, three top shoulder, three very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; one capsule trimmed by HDH reveals fully branded cork; five labels damp stained, two pen marked...medium depth of colour; a lovely warm rich, well-tempered, complete, harmonious bouquet; sweet, full, rich and rounded...last tasted Dec At best *****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) 8 8 bottles per lot $ Château Palmer 1959 Margaux, 3me cru classé Lot 9: All high shoulder level; excellent color and clarity; Lot 10: Six top shoulder, two very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; one capsule trimmed by HDH reveals fully branded cork; recent release...superb, ripe, fleshy, spicy well-muscled...most recently, medium-deep, fully mature; classic, cedary bouquet; superb sweetness and ripeness, lovely flavour, gloriously rich and harmonious. Last noted...feb 2001 ****. Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002) 9 6 bottles per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1959 Pauillac, 2me cru classé One very high shoulder, five high shoulder, two high to midshoulder, one mid-shoulder level; State of Georgia tax stamps applied over slightly discolored labels; ex-christie s, Cellar of Lee Kramer 11 9 bottles per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1961 St-Julien, 2me cru classé One very high shoulder, one high shoulder level...gobs of rich, lush, expansive fruit...an exotic bouquet of ripe fruit, vanillin, caramel, mint, and cedar. Fat, rich, and loaded with sweet, highly extracted fruit...velvety, beautifully crafted wine... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #95, October bottles per lot $ Château Palmer 1961 Margaux, 3me cru classé Three base neck, one top shoulder level; Mähler-Besse strip labels, dated 2005; recent release...intensely concentrated, offering a cascade of lavishly ripe, full-bodied, opulent fruit, soft tannins, and a voluptuous finish...a decadent Palmer... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994 (See photo opposite page) bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1964 Six high shoulder, six high to mid-shoulder level; excellent color and clarity; all capsules slightly corroded; all bottles with State of Georgia tax stamp; ex-christie s...drinking beautifully now, but it should hold for at least another decade...the bouquet is powerful, spicy and filled with aromas of minerals, black fruits, and licorice... (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1970 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Bottle: High shoulder level; Double-Magnum: Very high shoulder level; signs of past seepage; slightly damp stained and nicked label...the wine had opened magnificently to reveal a classic bouquet of sweet cassis, tobacco, minerals, and exotic spice aromas. Opulent, full-bodied, thick, and juicy... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #105, June bottle and 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1975 Pomerol Lot 16: Three top shoulder, three very high shoulder, four high shoulder, two high to mid shoulder level; five slight signs of past seepage; all labels bin soiled; all capsules slightly worn; Lot 17: One top shoulder, two very high shoulder, three high shoulder, five high to mid shoulder, one mid shoulder level; six signs of past seepage; one slightly raised cork; eight labels wine stained; all capsules slightly corroded, four also torn; two importers; Lot 18: One base neck, four very high shoulder level; all capsules slightly corroded, one cut prior to inspection by HDH reveals fully branded cork; one label slightly tattered, one slightly wine stained; three importers...an emerging nose of over-ripe black-cherries, mocha/ chocolate, and truffles. Extremely full-bodied, ferociously tannic, but awesomely concentrated..exquisite concentration and intensity... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #103, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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12 Château Latour 1978 Damp stained label...spicy, saddle leather, tobacco, dried herb, earthy nose with sweet fruit trying to poke through...new oak also makes an appearance in the flavors. Medium-bodied, elegant, and fragrant... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1978 Pomerol Top shoulder level; label damp stained and bin soiled A hint of black in a pale brick. Very, very rich and evolved violet nose...fully mature. Quite elegant. Slightly dry on the finish. Some very slightly metallic notes on the bouquet... Charming... (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, March jeroboam (4.5L) (owc) per lot $ VINTAGE Widely touted early on, the 1982 vintage sparked unprecedented buying from American collectors. The important wines of the Médoc are still youthful. Others are maturing, yet still full of vitality. Without a doubt the greatest vintage after 1961 and one of the finest of its century. Château Haut-Brion 1982 Graves, 1er cru classé One base neck, one top shoulder level; two labels slightly bin soiled and scuffed, one nicked and slightly damp stained; one capsule slightly torn...expressive 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 double-magnums (3L) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 Lot 27: Five base neck level; all labels slightly damp stained; one loose and creased capsule; owc - top damaged; Lot 28: One base neck level; one label torn and wine stained...jammy cherry and black fruits intertwined with lead pencil, mineral, and smoky wood scents...extraordinary richness, purity, and overall symmetry...stunning flavor depth and persistence... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000 (See photo below) 27 6 magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ Château Ausone 1982 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Slightly raised cork; label slightly bin marked and torn...superb purity and clarity...with vibrant dark fruit and mineral flavors. Finishes impressively long, with firm tannins that avoid dryness. (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1982 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 22: Eight base neck, two top shoulder, one high shoulder level; all capsules slightly corroded; Lot 23: Seven base neck, five top shoulder level; two nicked capsules; Lot 24: Six base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; all labels slightly damp stained, two also slightly loose...flavors of caramel, roasted coffee, jammy red and black fruits, coconut, and smoke...fat and full-bodied, with considerable tannin, structure, and muscle in the finish. Flamboyantly rich...sexy, juicy... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000 (See photo opposite page) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Lots Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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14 Château Margaux 1982 Margaux, 1er cru classé Six base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; ten capsules slightly corroded, two also nicked...aromas of boysenberry, violet and licorice. Pure silk in the mouth, with great sappy verve. Hugely concentrated and compellingly sweet. Utterly spherical wine...outstanding mounting fruit. (96 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1982 Lot 31: Three labels bin marked, one bin soiled; two capsules cut by HDH to reveal fully branded corks; Lot 33: Damp stained label...will evolve for another half century. Cassis, cedar, spice box, minerals, and vanillin...huge tannin, unreal levels of glycerin and concentration, and spectacular sweetness and opulence... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June magnums per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 1982 St-Estéphe, 2me cru classé Lot 34: Label heavily damp stained and bin soiled; cracked wax capsule; Lot 35: One base neck level; two cracked wax capsules, one remains only on top of cork; two labels heavily damp stained and bin soiled...aromas of jammy black fruits intermixed with roasted espresso and vanillin...opulent texture, low acidity, and splendidly pure, concentrated, blackberry and cassis fruit... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June double-magnum (3L) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1982 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 36: Two base neck level; two labels damp stained A wine of extraordinary aromatic complexity and finesse... This superb, elegant 1982 has achieved full maturity, but it promises to last for another 15+ years. (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June double-magnums (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château L Evangile 1982 Pomerol One base neck level; one label faded, one scuffed and bin marked Exotic, slightly candied aromas of raspberry liqueur, roasted meat, coffee and chocolate. Wonderfully sweet and mouthfilling...spreads out impressively to saturate the palate...fine tannins and terrific verve. (95 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August double-magnums (3L) per lot $ Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1982 Graves, cru classé Two base neck, one top shoulder level...nose of hot bricks, asphalt, black fruits, tar, roast beef, and truffles, colossal concentration, super-ripeness, an unctuous texture, and low acidity...powerful, dense, largescaled, and intense... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles per lot $ Château La Tour Haut-Brion 1982 Graves...notes of chocolate, espresso beans, smoke, iron, earth, and copious quantities of black jammy fruit. Thick, intense, succulent, full-bodied, and powerful...should last 30+ years... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June magnum per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1982 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Re-waxed capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork...succulent notes of crème de cassis intermixed with dried herbs, vanillin, minerals, and anise...fleshy and full-bodied...voluptuous texture and low acid, fruit/glycerin-dominated flavors... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June jeroboam (5L) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1982 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 42: Both labels damp stained; both capsules slightly torn; Lot 43: All labels damp stained; Lot 44: Base neck level; damp stained label; creased capsule; Lot 45: Slight signs of past seepage; bin soiled label; corroded capsule...fully mature, sumptuous, gloriously perfumed, luxuriously rich...cedar, smoke, jammy black and red fruits, minerals, licorice, and toast...fabulously sweet, rich fruit...absolutely stupendous... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June magnums per lot $ magnums per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Vieux Château Certan 1982 Pomerol Bottles: one base neck, five top shoulder level; Magnum: slightly damp stained label Good full red. Aromas of red berries, coffee and smoky oak. Then lush and smooth in the mouth, with terrific concentration and noteworthy extract. Ripe acids are in perfect harmony... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles and 1 magnum per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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16 Château Lafite Rothschild 1983 One base neck level...nose of lead pencil, pain grillé, red and black fruits, minerals, and roasted herbs...plenty of power, and a fleshy, rich, sweet mid-palate. Long, elegant, plump, and surprisingly fleshy... (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 47 3 double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1983 Slightly damp stained label...aromas of sweaty saddle leather, melted asphalt, tobacco, and red as well as black fruits. Notions of caramel and roasted nuts also emerge. A medium-bodied effort with soft tannin... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1983 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 49: Nine base neck level; three top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin marked; one torn capsule; Lot 50: Scuffed label...an astonishingly 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) (Lot 50: See photo page 15) bottles per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1983 Pomerol Slightly corroded capsule...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) 52 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Palmer 1983 Margaux, 3me cru classé Lot 53: Five base neck, two top shoulder, one high shoulder level; Lot 54: Label damp stained and slightly torn...an intense perfume of jammy black fruits, smoked meats, flowers, cedar, and Asian spices. Super-concentrated, powerful, and full-bodied...huge, unctuously textured wine... (97 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1985 Very high shoulder level; corroded capsule; damp stained label...quite charming. Delicate. Broad. No rough edges...a wine I could not resist swallowing, even mid-morning on a Saturday. A wine with a beginning, a middle and an end, and great balance. (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, October double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour The bouquet of tobacco, black fruits, herbs, earth, and new oak is pleasant, but neither intense nor persistent. The wine is medium-bodied, with sweet fruit on the attack... (88 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June magnums per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1985 One base neck, one top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled and slightly scuffed The rich, complex, well-developed bouquet of oriental spices, toasty oak, herbs, and ripe fruit is wonderful...the wine is also rich, forward, long, and sexy... (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 57 5 magnums per lot $ Château Pétrus 1985 Pomerol Lot 58: One base neck level; three capsules loose and creased; one capsule trimmed by HDH reveals fully branded cork; Lot 59: Slightly corroded capsule; glue stained label...herbaceous, with medium body, good but uninspiring concentration, and a distinct weedy, cherry, berry fruitiness. The color is a diffuse ruby with considerable amber at the edge... (88 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) bottles per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1985 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 60: Base neck level; signs of past seepage; slightly damp stained label; Lot 61: Base neck level; corroded capsule; Lot 62: Base neck level; signs of past seepage; slightly glue stained label; Lot 63: Top shoulder level; slightly raised cork; glue stained label...a classic Las Cases bouquet of pain grillé, lead pencil, minerals, and ripe black currants. Medium to full-bodied, with outstanding concentration, and soft tannin... (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 60 1 jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

17 Château Lafite Rothschild 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) 64 6 magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 1986 Three base neck, one top shoulder level...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 $ Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, 1er cru classé...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 (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1986 Pomerol Nine base neck, three top shoulder level; three slightly torn labels Lively crimson. Much 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 per lot $ Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1986 Graves, cru classé...sweet cassis fruit in the reticent, still unevolved nose. There is admirable power in this wine that is driven more by its spice and structure than its sweetness of fruit... (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 69 1 double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafleur 1986 Pomerol Two base neck, three top shoulder, two very high shoulder level Very dark crimson. Big, bold and evolved nose. Ready to drink - luscious and peppery and spicy with real velvety gorgeousness...very long - just not very sleek... (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, December bottles per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1986 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...aromas of exceptionally ripe cassis fruit intertwined with scents of vanillin, minerals, and spices...full-bodied, exceptionally well-delineated, and phenomenally concentrated... (98 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 71 6 magnums (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 Lot 72: One slightly damp stained label; Lot 74: Slightly bin soiled label...attractive aroma of exotic spices, minerals, coffee, black currants, and sweet oak...the bouquet is staggering...medium body and outstanding ripeness. A beautifully made (89 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 72 2 double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1989 Lot 78: Four 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 (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1989 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 79: Damp stained label; loose capsule; Lot 80: Signs of past seepage 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. Really remarkable for this vintage... (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, March double-magnum (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1989 Lot 82: Slightly corroded capsule; damp stained label; Lot 85: Top shoulder level; signs of past seepage...scents of cedar, sweet black fruits, lead pencil, and toasty oak...elegant, medium-bodied restrained wine...beautifully made, stylish...an excellent to outstanding Mouton... (90 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 17

18 Château La Mission-Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac-Léognan, cru classé Creased capsule...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) 86 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafleur 1989 Pomerol Lot 87: Five base neck, one top shoulder level; all labels loose and glue stained; Lot 88: Six base neck, four top shoulder level...an enormous, full-bodied, tannic, powerful style of wine... dark purple color, an earthy, truffle, plum, licorice, and mineral-scented nose, full body, huge fruit and extract, and mouth-searing tannin... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) 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 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Slightly scuffed label...decadently ripe...fragrant cassis, mineral, smoked-herb, hot rocks, tobacco, sweet, toasty nose. Fat, rich, and medium to full-bodied...superbly-concentrated, forward, awesomelyendowed... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997 (See photo opposite page) 90 1 double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild excellent richness...lafite perfume of minerals, cedar, lead pencil, and red fruits, medium to full body, moderate weight, admirable richness and overall balance, and a tough finish... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles per lot $ Château Latour 1990 Two slight signs of past seepage; one glue stained label; two importers...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 $ Château Margaux 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 93: One base neck level; one slightly wine stained label, one slightly worn capsule; Lot 94: Slight signs of past seepage...bouquet of sweet black fruits, cedar, spices, flowers, smoke, and vanilla...super-concentrated, soft, silky-textured, and opulent...exquisite layers of flavors that cascade over the palate... (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) 93 3 magnums per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1990 Lot 100: One slight signs of past seepage; Lot 101: One slightly torn label; Lot 106: Base neck level; Lot 107: Base neck level; corroded capsule...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 magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (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 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 nebuchadnezzar (15L) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1994 Pomerol...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 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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20 Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) 1990 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 110: Three base neck, three top shoulder level; all labels damp stained; all capsules slightly creased; Lot 111: Six labels damp stained, two glue stained; three importers...fabulously intense aromas of black fruits...along with smoke, a roasted herb/nut component, and a compelling minerality...a nearly unprecedented combination of richness, complexity, and overall balance and harmony... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château L Evangile 1990 Pomerol...one of the great modern day L Evangiles, rivaling such superb vintages as 1995, 1985, 1982, 1975, 1950, and fabulously pure, rich L Evangile... (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998) imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Montrose 1990 St-Estéphe, 2me cru classé Slightly scuffed label; chipped wax capsule, top of cork partially exposed...incredible complexity and massive character...distinctive nose of sweet, jammy fruit, liquefied minerals, new saddle leather, and grilled steak...a huge, corpulent, awesomely-endowed wine... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #109, February double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Ausone 1995 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 114: One slight signs of past seepage; one chipped wax capsule, top of cork exposed; Lot 115: Signs of past seepage; cracked wax capsule; owc - top missing...nose of spring flowers, minerals, earth, and black fruits. Rich, with an opulent texture, and surprising sexiness for a young vintage of Ausone...exquisite balance between its acid, tannin, alcohol, and fruit... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1995 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...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 $ Château Lafite Rothschild sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit is present in this medium-bodied, tightly-knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated Lafite... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Latour 1995 Two slightly scuffed labels; two importers...jammy cassis, vanillin, and minerals in its fragrant but still youthful aromatics. Medium to full-bodied exceptional purity, superb concentration, and a long, intense, ripe, 40-second finish... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June magnums per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 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 double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1995 Pomerol Lot 125: Label loose, creased and torn; ex-sotheby s, The Cellar of Tom Monaghan...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 magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 1995 St-Estéphe, 2me cru classé Base neck level; damp stained label; slightly cracked wax capsule A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility...this terrific Cos 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 imperial (6L) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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22 Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1995 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Lot 128: Damp stained and slightly torn label...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 jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild 1996 Lot 135: Two importers...a knock-out 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 magnums per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Ausone 1996 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...aromas of black cherry, cassis, minerals, smoke, clove and mint. Thick with extract, but with Ausone classic restrained sweetness and mineral backbone... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) 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. Finishes youthfully fresh... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Angelus 1996 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Three base neck, one top shoulder level A massive, powerful Angelus...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 $ Château Ausone 1996 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) One torn label...aromas of black cherry, cassis, minerals, smoke, clove and mint. Thick with extract, but with Ausone classic restrained sweetness and mineral backbone... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1996 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lot 133: Both labels bin marked and scuffed...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 double-magnums (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 1996 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 138: All labels slightly damp stained; two importers...extraordinarily 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 1999 (Lots : See photo page 21) bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild bouquet of roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, and soy sauce...aromas of black currants, framboise, coffee, and new saddle leather...full-bodied, ripe, rich, concentrated, superbly balanced... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April magnums per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1996 Pomerol Lot 145: Six base neck, four top shoulder level; Lot 146: Six base neck, one 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 $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 1996 St-Estéphe, 2me cru classé Lot 150: Re-waxed capsule...aromas of black fruits, minerals, licorice and Havana tobacco. 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 $ double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

23 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...remarkable...muscular, concentrated, and classic... a knock-out nose of minerals, licorice, cassis, and 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 per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Lynch-Bages 1996 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 155: Two base neck level; Lot 156: Signs of past seepage...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 $ nebuchadnezzar (15L) (owc) per lot $ Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1996 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 159: Glue stained label...a spectacular 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 per lot $ bottles per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1996 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...blueberry/blackberry/cassis scents intermixed with high quality, subtle, toasty new oak. Deep and full-bodied, with fabulous concentration and a sweet, opulent texture... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #122, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ La Mondotte 1996 St-Emilion Lot 161: Base neck level; damp stained label; chipped wax capsule, top of cork partially exposed; Lot 162: Top shoulder level; slight signs of past seepage...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 double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ melchior (18L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild open-knit 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 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1997 Pomerol One label loose, three slightly wine stained due to breakage; one slightly creased capsule...bouquet of mocha, dried tomato skin, and black fruits. In the mouth, it is one of the most muscular 1997s, exhibiting outstanding concentration, length, intensity, and depth... (91 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #128, April bottles (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Lot 166: One slightly scuffed label; Lot 167: Slightly scuffed label; Lot 172: Torn label; Lot 173: Scuffed 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 $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) 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 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 double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Margaux 1998 Margaux, 1er cru classé...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 $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 23

24 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 $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 1998 Pomerol Lot 184: Two loose and creased capsules...nose of black fruits intermixed with caramel, mocha, and vanilla...pure, super-concentrated, and extremely full-bodied, with admirable underlying acidity... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001 (Lot 185: See photo opposite page) bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (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 $ bottles per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 1999 Signs of past seepage...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 imperial (6L) (owc) 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 magnums (2 owc) per lot $ Château Figeac 1998 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Scuffed label; cracked wax capsule...nose of raspberry, cedar and coffee...dense, sweet and refined, with superb richness for Figeac...huge but fine oakinfluenced tannins and excellent persistence... (92(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August balthazar (12L) (owc) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 1999 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 189: Scuffed label...bouquet of menthol, leather, black fruits, licorice, and mocha...medium body, extraordinary elegance, purity, and sweet, harmonious flavors with no hard edges... (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 1999 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé Slightly bin 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 double-magnum (3L) per lot $ VINTAGE Problematic weather gave way to glorious sun and welcome heat during August and September, creating ideal conditions for ripening and harvest. A watershed vintage, consistently magnificent and ageworthy wines. Château Cheval Blanc 2000 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Lot 197: Four slightly damp stained labels; Lot 198: One base neck level...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 $ magnums per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 2000 Graves, Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...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 double-magnums (3L) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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26 Château Lafite Rothschild 2000 Lot 206: One capsule slightly creased and slightly nicked; Lot 209: Signs of past seepage 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 2003 (Lots 204, 205, : See photo below) bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Latour 2000 Lot 210: Two base neck level; six labels slightly damp stained; two importers; Lot 211: Slightly damp stained label...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 per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ Lots 204, 205, Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

27 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 (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 Lots : Each in individual wooden presentation box; Lot 219: Box is scratched...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 double-magnum (3L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Angelus 2000 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Lot 233: Top shoulder level; Lot 234: Top shoulder level; Lot 235: Top shoulder level; slight signs of past seepage; Lot 236: Base neck level; chipped wax capusule, top of cork partially exposed; Lot 237: Base neck level...extravagantly ripe, concentrated style...aromas of blackberry liqueur and vintage port...unfolds on the palate in layers, is full-bodied, big and rich yet incredibly poised, well-balanced, and pure... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ melchior (18L) (owc) per lot $ melchior (18L) (owc) per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 2000 St-Estéphe, 2me cru classé Lot 239: Slightly damp stained label; Lot 240: Slightly damp stained label...emerging bouquet of cedar, licorice, blueberry, cassis, vanilla, and lead pencil shavings...relatively high tannin, an excellent mid-palate, and a persistent finish. Purity and classicism... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Gruaud Larose 2000 St-Julien, 2me cru classé...large-sized, with high tannin but equally 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 magnums per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ Château La Conseillante 2000 Pomerol Lot 245: All slight signs of past seepage...notes of blackberries and kirsch liqueur intermixed with licorice, incense, spice box, and copious amounts of toasty oak...tremendous purity, medium to full body, great precision and concentration... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château La Fleur Pétrus 2000 Pomerol A wine of superb concentration and dazzling intensity... plenty of cocoa, black cherry, plum, and currant fruit, a large framework, and impressive concentration as well as power... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April double-magnum (3L) per lot $ 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 double-magnum (3L) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 27

28 Château Lynch-Bages 2000 Pauillac, 5me cru classé Lot 256: Top shoulder level; slight signs of past seepage...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 $ imperial (6L) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Château Léoville Barton 2000 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Lot 258: One scuffed label 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 half-bottles (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) 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 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Montrose 2000 St-Estéphe, 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 imperial (6L) (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 per lot $ bottles per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 2000 Pauillac, 2me cru classé Scuffed label...spectacular...aromatic smorgasbord existing of crème de cassis, vanilla, and violets...extraordinary density, opulence, great presence, and richness... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ Château Haut-Brion 2001 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...pure notes of sweet and sour cherries, black currants, licorice, smoke, and crushed stones. Medium-bodied with excellent purity, firm tannin, and an angular, structured finish... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ 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 per lot $ Château Lafleur 2001 Pomerol...powerful aromas (kirsch liqueur, raspberries, and blackberries), an earthy, muscular, chunky character, and the most tannic personality of any Pomerol I tasted... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #153, June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Château Lafite Rothschild notes of lead pencil shavings/graphite along with black currants, plums, and crushed rocks/mineral. Wonderfully pure, dense...loads of fruit, definition, and a long finish... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #158, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (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 double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Château Cheval Blanc 2003 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)...aromas of mocha, tobacco and milk chocolate, with a suggestion of roasted nuts. Suave, fine-grained and sappy, with lovely vinosity...redcurrant and milk chocolate flavors... (91 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2006 (See photo opposite page) magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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30 Château Haut-Brion 2003 Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé...a cascade of mulberry, blackberry, cherry, and plum-like fruit. There is even 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 double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Angelus 2003 St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B) Deep ruby-red. Very ripe yet fresh on the nose: cherry, raspberry, graphite, chocolate, minerals. Lush, velvety and sweet...coats the mouth with flavors of black raspberry, currant and chocolate... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums 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 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 half-bottles (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Margaux 2003 Margaux, 1er cru classé...a wine of extraordinary complexity and intensity...a velvety texture, and notes of spring flowers interwoven with camphor, melted licorice, crème de cassis, and pain grillé... (99 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #164, April jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Mouton Rothschild full-bodied, meaty, powerful, dry flavors as well as a huge finish, this high class wine should be at its finest between (95+ points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006 (See photo opposite page) magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pétrus 2003 Pomerol Fleshy, fat, and already sexy...exceptionally ripe and rich... 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 per lot $ Château Cos d Estournel 2003 St-Estéphe, 2me cru classé...a compelling perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, pain grillé, incense, and flowers...extraordinary richness, full body, and remarkable freshness, elegance, and persistence... (98 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #164, April imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Gruaud Larose 2003 St-Julien, 2me cru classé Good ruby-red. Full-blown aromas of black fruits, coffee liqueur, mint and roasted meat. Quite powerful in the mouth without coming across as sweet... (89(+?)? points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (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 magnums (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 magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Montrose 2003 St-Estéphe, 2me cru classé Lot 307: One slightly damp stained label; Lot 308: 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 magnums per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (2 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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32 Château Palmer 2003 Margaux, 3me cru classé Good full deep red. Expressive aromas of roasted red raspberry, tobacco, chocolate and sandalwood; hints of dehydrated fruit. Sweet, fat and smoky, with good depth... (89 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ 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 double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ double-magnums (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $ Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 2003 Pauillac, 2me cru classé...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 imperial (6L) (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 magnums (owc) per lot $ Château d Yquem 1996 Sauternes, premier cru superieur...nose of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with crème brûlée, vanilla beans, honey, orange marmalade, and peaches... loads of power in its restrained, measured personality (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #146, April imperial (6L) (owc) 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 bottles (owc) per lot $ MAGNIFICENT BURGUNDY FROM DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI La Tâche 1988 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 318: Level two 3.5cm below cork; Lot 319: Chipped wax capsule; slightly raised cork; damp stained and scuffed label; bottle classic nose of Asian spices, hoisin, soy and a trace of oak followed by sweet, long, structured and beautifully complex flavors. There is fine length here and the power is impressive... (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, September magnums (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) per lot $ La Tâche 1993 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 320: Level six 3cm, two 3.5cm below cork; Lot 321: Level 6cm below cork; slightly scuffed label; chipped wax capsule, top of cork exposed...fascinating mix of earth, leather, tea and spice notes plus an interesting green bark component. The slightly austere, tannic, wonderfully rich flavors are dense...excellent depth and terrific complexity... (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November (Lot 320: See photo opposite page) bottles (owc) per lot $ jeroboam (3L) per lot $ Richebourg 1993 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Chipped wax capsule, top of cork exposed; damp stained label...outstanding flavor detail. There is still limited breadth of flavors but the intensity here is impressive as is the length and there is clearly a classiness here that is unmistakable... (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July jeroboam (3L) (owc) 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 $ Echézeaux 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 324: Slight signs of past seepage; chipped wax capsule; slightly worn label; bottle ; Lot 325: Chipped wax capsule, top of cork exposed; fully branded cork visible; bottle aromas of red fruits, minerals and earth. Highly concentrated...very long and gripping on the back end...great flavor precision... (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, March/April methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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34 Romanée-St.-Vivant 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 327: Bottles 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 per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Romanée-Conti 1997 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Domaine-embossed wax capsule chipped, exposing top of cork; bottle 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 methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ Echézeaux 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Slight signs of past seepage; bottle 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 methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ Romanée-St.-Vivant 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Slight signs of past seepage; bottle 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 2005 (See photo below) methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment 1999 Côte de Nuits, grand cru Romanée-Conti (1) La Tâche (3) Two slightly scuffed labels Richebourg (2) Two slightly scuffed labels Echézeaux (2) Romanée-St.-Vivant (2) One slightly scuffed label Grands-Echézeaux (2) 329 Above 12 bottles (owc) per lot $ Romanée-Conti 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Bottle 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 (See photo opposite page) magnum per lot $ La Tâche 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Slight signs of past seepage; slightly damp stained label; Bottle 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 jeroboam (3L) per lot $ Lot 333 Echézeaux 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...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 per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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36 Romanée-St.-Vivant 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru One slightly scuffed label...aromatic, indeed almost kaleidoscopic in the sheer breadth of aromas but it s the spice that is so remarkable...flavors are quite fine with beautiful detail and a drop dead gorgeous velvety texture... (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 17, 1st Quarter magnums (2 owc) per lot $ La Tâche 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 337: One slight signs of past seepage...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 magnums (2 owc) per lot $ magnums (3 owc) per lot $ Richebourg 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru Three slight signs of past seepagee Violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries...full-bodied, deep, and hugely concentrated, it is muscular, firm...soy sauce, tar, chocolate, and dark fruits... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #160, August magnums (4 owc) per lot $ Echézeaux 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru One slight signs of past seepage; all labels scuffed...explodes from the glass with candied raspberries, violet, and red cherries. Stunningly marrying elegance with richness and density...ample, pure, and velvety-textured... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #160, August magnums (3 owc) per lot $ La Tâche 2004 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru...an expressive yet ultra fine nose of rose petals, violets and seductive spice notes...a linear, mouth coating finish that detonates like a bomb and lasts and lasts... (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 25, 1st Quarter bottles (2 owc) per lot $ OTHER FINE BURGUNDY La Romanée 1953 Maison Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru All corks slightly sunken; otherwise pristine; recent release (See photo opposite page) bottles per lot $ La Romanée 1962 Maison Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Level two 3cm, one 3.5cm below cork; recent release bottles per lot $ Chambertin 1978 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru Scuffed label...aromas of smoke, earth, tea and truffle that are remarkable in their purity and finesse. The fine, velvety, almost lacy flavors are elegant, seductive and rich with perfect finishing acidity... (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 9, 1st Quarter magnum per lot $ Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 1978 Armand Rousseau Côte de Nuits, grand cru Label scuffed and bin marked magnum per lot $ Romanée-St.-Vivant 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru One owc is missing top...flavors reminiscent of black fruits drenched in dark chocolate. Full-bodied, velvety-textured, as well as concentrated...immensely ripe, crammed with tannin, and vaunts an amazingly long finish... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #160, August magnums (3 owc) per lot $ Ruchottes-Chambertin 1985 Maison Leroy Côte de Nuits, grand cru Level one 3cm below cork; all labels bin soiled and damp stained...aromas of grilled meats, leather, and baked red and black fruits...sensational concentration of fruit, a deep midpalate, and a spectacular, long, opulent, tannic finish... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #84, December bottles per lot $ Grands-Echézeaux 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Côte de Nuits, grand cru All slight signs of past seepage...bursts with aromas of jammy blackberries as well as black cherries...medium to full-bodied and fleshy. Sappy black fruits and distinctive notes of black chocolate... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #160, August magnums (3 owc) per lot $ Romanée-St.-Vivant 1999 Jean-Jacques Confuron Côte de Nuits, grand cru...aromas of black raspberry, plum and cocoa powder. Thick, lush and seamless but sappy and vibrant...finishes with graceful, dusty tannins and superb chocolatey persistence. (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, March/April bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles (oc) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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38 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 2003 Domaine Ponsot Côte de Nuits, grand cru Lot 350: All with slight signs of past seepage; each magnum in individual wooden case; Lot 351: All with slight signs of past seepage; each magnum in individual wooden case; Lot 352: Each magnum in individual wooden case; Lot 353: Two slight signs of past seepage; each magnum in individual wooden case This is noticeably riper with black fruit, spiced plum and hints of dry porto. The big and robust flavors are round, rich and intense with a very curious cigar ash and menthol character... (89 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 21, 1st Quarter magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Chevalier-Montrachet 1990 Domaine Leflaive Côte de Beaune, grand cru Level one 3cm, one 3.5cm below cork; one signs of past seepage; all labels bin soiled Elegant and very pretty wtih flavors that deliver solid density and absolutely lovely finishing complexity...a lovely wine... (91 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, May bottles per lot $ Chevalier-Montrachet 1992 Michel Niellon Côte de Beaune, grand cru Level one 3.5cm below cork...white flowers, ripe pear and citrus notes framed by an attractive hint of botrytis...rich, full, quite powerful flavors that seem to made from liquid minerals rather than grapes...a fantastically complex, wonderfully subtle finish... (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November bottles per lot $ Bâtard-Montrachet 1996 Domaine Leflaive Côte de Beaune, grand cru Eight signs of past seepage; one wine stained neck tag...mineral, hazelnut and toasty oak aromas. On the palate, this full-bodied, silky and awesomely rich wine has highly-delineated yet fat and layered waves of white fruits, stones and spices... (95-97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #115, February bottles per lot $ Chevalier-Montrachet 1999 Bouchard Père et Fils Côte de Beaune, grand cru All labels slightly bin soiled...outstanding depth, breadth, density, and ripeness. White fruits, minerals, lemons, quartz, and spices characterize its elegant, crystalline personality...well-balanced, pure...long, smooth, refined finish... (90-92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #133, February bottles per lot $ Montrachet 1999 Louis Jadot Côte de Beaune, grand cru Superripe aromas of oak and iodine. Layered and rich but currently dominated by its powerful structure...bracing lemon and mint notes and superb persistence on the palate... (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles (owc) per lot $ Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche 1999 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune, grand cru Slightly scuffed label...intensely spicy nose...impressively rich and expressive with toasted oak notes followed by big, mineral laden flavors and a finish that emphasize both green apples and ripe orchard fruits... (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April jeroboam (3L) (owc) per lot $ Montrachet 2000 Bouchard Père et Fils Côte de Beaune, grand cru Lot 361: One slightly scuffed label...elegant, pure and almost airy white flower and green apple aromas...intense, powerful, brooding, thick, fantastically intense flavors that are wonderfully textured and stain the palate... (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April magnums per lot $ jeroboams (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche 2000 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune, grand cru Candied apples, poached pears, and hints of tangerine can be discerned...citrus fruits are interspersed with minerals, flowers, and apples... (90-92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #138, December bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ Montrachet 2001 Bouchard Père et Fils Côte de Beaune, grand cru Reticent nose showed ripe apple, minerals, iodine and smoky oak with aeration. Silky and thick on entry, then extremely minerally and dense in the mouth, hinting at great spicy ripeness...a compelling combination of sweetness and vivacity... (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Montrachet 2002 Bouchard Père et Fils Côte de Beaune, grand cru Massive in every respect with full-on penetrating aromas of white flowers and fresh citrus extract followed by huge, oily, almost viscous broad and deep flavors...powerful, precise, intense... (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 15, 3rd Quarter bottles per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

39 Montrachet 2002 Louis Jadot Côte de Beaune, grand cru Chipped wax capsule...complex aromas of white flowers and citrus wrapped in a gentle hint of wood spice...sappy, powerful, mouth coating, pungent flavors of superb density and weight...a knockout effort. (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 15, 3rd Quarter methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche 2002 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune, grand cru Spices, minerals, ginger, and pears...a deep, mediumbodied, sappy wine with an admirably long finish...projected maturity: (92-93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #151, February bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ Bâtard-Montrachet 2004 Louis Jadot Côte de Beaune, grand cru Chipped wax capsule; ex-rusty Staub Auction Musky, sappy nose offers iodine, chestnut, crushed stone and white truffle. Hugely ripe, broad and round, with superconcentrated flavors of peach, butter and stone...remarkably layered and large-scaled... (93+ points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October jeroboam (3L) per lot $ Chevalier-Montrachet, Les Demoiselles 2004 Louis Jadot Côte de Beaune, grand cru Ex-Rusty Staub Auction Ineffable aromas of powdered stone, violet, lemon, lime and sea salt. Precise and penetrating wine, with outstanding clarity, energy and cut. Subtle but endlessly complex flavors of crushed stone, citrus peel, hazelnut, flowers and spices... (95(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October jeroboam (3L) per lot $ Montrachet 2004 Blain-Gagnard Côte de Beaune, grand cru...ripe white flower, peach, pear, apricot and hints of vanilla infused nose...elegant, pure and terrifically complex flavors that are big, powerful and amazingly powerful...almost painfully intense finish... (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound. com, Issue 23, 3rd Quarter bottles per lot $ Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche 2004 Domaine Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune, grand cru Lot 382: Level 6cm below cork; chipped wax capsule Soil-driven aromas of clove, marzipan, iodine and spicy oak, plus an exotic note of apricot. Powerful, concentrated flavors of fresh stone fruits and spices...saturates the palate with sweetness... (93 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October magnums (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) per lot $ Chevalier-Montrachet 2004 Domaine Leflaive Côte de Beaune, grand cru Lot 373: Three slight signs of past seepage; four damp stained labels...supremely elegant white flower and subtle spice aromas... piercingly mineral flavors display a beguiling sweetness on the crystalline and incredibly precise finish... (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 27, 3rd Quarter bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Chevalier-Montrachet, La Cabotte 2004 Bouchard Père et Fils Côte de Beaune, grand cru Complex, surprisingly expressive aromas of peach, creme brulee, hazelnut and minerals...wonderfully intense. Aristocratic, explosive finishing flavors of liquid stone and menthol... (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, September/October bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles (owc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ jeroboam (3L) (owc) per lot $ Bâtard-Montrachet 2005 Domaine Ramonet Côte de Beaune, grand cru Closed nose hints at nuts, clove and smoke. Sweet, rich, dense and powerful, with a limey lift to the palate and a distinctly chewy, solid texture. Finishes with excellent persistence... (91-94 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, July/August bottles (oc) per lot $ Bâtard-Montrachet 2005 Michel Niellon Côte de Beaune, grand cru...ripe, pure and elegant...gorgeously textured, suave and classy flavors that possess excellent mid-palate fat and buckets of dry extract... (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 27, 3rd Quarter bottles (oc) per lot $ Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 39

40 RARE RHONE Hermitage, La Chapelle 1978 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Rhône Lot 385: Level two 3cm below cork; two creased capsules; recent release; Lot 386: Two damp stained labels; Lot 387: One capsule loose and creased; recent release...bouquet of licorice, incense, smoked meats, pepper, and blackberry/cassis fruit...astonishing vigor, velvety tannin, and a full-bodied, multi-dimensional, layered personality... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000 (Lots 385, 387: See photo below) bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Hermitage, La Chapelle 1990 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Rhône...sexy and opulent...spectacular...aromas of incense, smoke, blackberry fruit, cassis, barbecue spice, coffee, and a touch of chocolate... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #129, June bottles per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape, Réserve des Célestins 1995 Domaine Henri Bonneau Rhône...roasted herbs, beef blood, cherries, cassis, licorice, and earth...as if someone took one of the old Grenache vines, threw it in a Cuisinart, liquified it, added a bit of brandy, and then bottled it... (93 points) erobertparker.com, January bottles per lot $ Lots 385, Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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42 Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1998 Guigal Rhône...a seamless, full-bodied classic...structure, tannin, and muscle...will last for twenty years... (97 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #140, April bottles per lot $ Hermitage, La Chapelle 1998 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Rhône...nose combines currant, roast coffee, chicory, underbrush and smoke. Suave yet penetrating in the mouth, with complex flavors of redcurrant, iron, minerals, smoke and tobacco...excellent length... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, January/February bottles (owc) per lot $ magnums (owc) per lot $ Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée da Capo 2003 Domaine du Pegau Rhône Lot 397: Four signs of past seepage; Lot 406: Chipped wax capsule; slightly torn label; Lot 407: Chipped wax capsule; Lot 408: Slight signs of past seepage; cracked wax capsule; Lot 409: Chipped wax capsule; Lot 411: Chipped wax capsule...a magnificent offering...nose of dry vintage port intermixed with pepper, herbes de Provençe, and roasted meats. Frightfully concentrated with layers of glycerin and fruit... enormously endowed, hugely concentrated, exhilarating effort... ( points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #163, February 2006 (Lots : See photo page 41) bottles (oc) per lot $ bottles per lot $ bottles per lot $ magnums (oc) per lot $ jeroboam (3L) (owc) per lot $ jeroboams (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ jeroboams (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ jeroboams (3L) (3 owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) (owc) per lot $ methuselah (6L) per lot $ salmanazar (9L) (owc) per lot $ Barolo, Sperss 1989 Gaja Piedmont...rich, ripe, broad, expansive fruit, full-bodied, chewy texture, and soft acids make for a decadently rich, complex, compelling bottle of Barolo. Drink it between (93 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #92, August double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ Ornellaia 1990 Tenuta dell Ornellaia Tuscany Scuffed label Another super effort...fat, supple, and loaded with blackcherry and curranty fruit, and a dash of vanillin from new oak barrels...full-bodied, velvety-textured, opulent wine... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #95, October double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Masseto 1998 Tenuta dell Ornellaia Tuscany...another wine that is drinking particularly well today...opulent and expansive on the palate...plenty of ripe dark fruit along with more advanced notes of tobacco, showing much length and style... (93 points) Italy Report GX, Antonio Galloni, April double-magnum (3L) (owc) per lot $ Giusto di Notri 1999 Tua Rita Toscana IGT...awesome aromas of weedy tobacco, espresso, smoke, chocolate, black currants, and blackberries. Dense, fullbodied, thick, viscous, rich, and pure... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #137, October bottles (oc) 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 (owc) per lot $ Harlan Estate Red Wine 1991 Napa Valley...a profoundly great wine...a fabulously complex, sweet nose of minerals, fruitcake, cedar, toasty new oak, and pure blackcurrant fruit...huge in the mouth...remarkably wellbalanced... (98 points) erobertparker.com, February 1997 (See photo opposite page) magnums (2 owc) per lot $ Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 1994 Napa Valley Lot 420: Chipped wax capsule; loose label; back label etched...an outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon for readers with patience, good genes for longevity, or the foresight to purchase it for their children. Anticipated maturity: (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #114, December magnums per lot $ jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $ Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

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44 Groth Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 1994 Oakville...lavish quantities of toasty new oak in the smoky, vanillin, and cassis-scented nose. This forward, soft, medium to full-bodied wine possesses very good to excellent concentration... (89 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #120, December double-magnum (3L) per lot $ Harlan Estate Red Wine 1999 Napa Valley...currant, plum, black cherry, truffle, smoke, meat and cedary spices. A wine of great sweetness and flavor intensity; remarkably suave in spite of its great solidity...almost liqueur-like ripeness... (96(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Opus One 1994 Napa Valley...generous, complex nose of lead pencil, toasty oak, violets, and black currants...beautiful texture, soft, generous, low acid, full-bodied richness...stunningly proportioned, rich, intense finish... (92 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #114, December bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Napa Valley...forward, gorgeously-scented nose...seamless, lush texture...a profoundly generous wine...lavishly rich, opulentlytextured, super-extracted black currant and black cherry fruitiness... (94 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #114, December bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley One torn label; one torn capsule...seamless texture, and freakishly high levels of intensity... flawlessly presented in a full-bodied, massive yet elegant wine...explosively rich, thick, highly-extracted Cabernet... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #132, December bottles per lot $ Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley...the essence of cassis liqueur intermixed with blackberries, minerals, licorice, and toast, this full-bodied, multidimensional classic is fabulous, with extraordinary purity, symmetry... (100 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #126, January bottles (owc) per lot $ Harlan Estate Red Wine 2000 Napa Valley...aromas of dusty currant, black raspberry, graphite and minerals. Very suave, minerally and vibrant... (92 points) Stephen Tanzer s International Wine Cellar, May/June bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Paul Hobbs Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard 2004 Oakville...aromas of tobacco leaf, crème de cassis, graphite, flowers, and licorice...layers of concentration, a multidimensional mouthfeel, and beautiful purity as well as nobility in this stunner... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #168, December bottles (owc) per lot $ Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Napa Valley...full-bodied, opulent, and voluptuous...beautiful nose of graphite, blackberry, and crème de cassis that has that extraordinary purity and intensity that seems to be a hallmark of Screaming Eagle... (96 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #168, December bottles 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 (owc) per lot $ bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Harlan Estate Red Wine 1998 Napa Valley...espresso, mineral, blueberry, blackberry, tobacco, licorice, Asian spice, and roasted meat smells...full-bodied...an unctuous texture, gorgeously sweet tannin, and layer upon layer of concentration... (95 points) Robert Parker s Wine Advocate #132, December bottles (2 owc) per lot $ Tokaji Aszú, Eszencia 1964 Royal Tokaji Wine Company Hungary Two base neck level; one foil capsule, two plastic capsules half-liters per lot $ Tokaji Aszú, Eszencia 1972 Monyók Pincészet Hungary half-liters per lot $ END OF SALE 44 Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

45 INDEX Mixed lots shown in parentheses. Margaux 30 Mouton Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Vieux Château Certan 46 Latour 119 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 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 47. For the OWC index, see page 51. Red Bordeaux 1949 Haut-Brion La Mission-Haut-Brion Haut-Brion 4 Lafite Rothschild 5-6 Latour 7 Margaux 8 Palmer 9-10 Pichon-Longueville, Baron Ducru-Beaucaillou 12 Palmer Latour Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Latour 19 Pétrus Ausone 21 Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Brion 26 L Evangile 38 La Mission-Haut-Brion 39 La Tour Haut-Brion 40 Lafite Rothschild Lynch-Bages Lafite Rothschild 47 Latour 48 Margaux Palmer Pétrus Lafite Rothschild 55 Latour 56 Léoville-Las-Cases Mouton Rothschild 57 Pétrus La Mission-Haut-Brion 69 Lafite Rothschild Lafleur 70 Latour 66 Léoville-Las-Cases 71 Margaux 67 Pétrus Mouton Rothschild La Mission-Haut-Brion 86 Lafite Rothschild Lafleur Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Baron Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) Haut-Brion 90 L Evangile 112 Lafite Rothschild 91 Latour 92 Margaux Montrose 113 Mouton Rothschild Mouton Rothschild 108 Pétrus Ausone Cos d Estournel 126 Haut-Brion 116 Lafite Rothschild Angelus 131 Ausone 129, 132 Cheval Blanc 130 Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou Haut-Brion La Mondotte Lafite Rothschild Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Mouton Rothschild 163 Pétrus Figeac 187 Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild 174 Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Cheval Blanc Haut-Brion 190 Lafite Rothschild Le Pin 195 Mouton Rothschild Angelus Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel Gruaud Larose Haut-Brion La Conseillante La Fleur Pétrus 248 La Mission-Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild Latour Léoville Barton Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Montrose 262 Mouton Rothschild Pavie Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 265 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 45

46 2001 Haut-Brion Lafleur 270 Latour Lafite Rothschild Angelus Ausone 273 Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel 296 Gruaud Larose Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild 281 Latour Léoville Poyferré 299 Léoville-Las-Cases Margaux Montrose Mouton Rothschild Palmer 309 Pavie Pétrus 293 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Léoville-Las-Cases 315 Sweet Bordeaux 1996 d Yquem d Yquem 317 Red Burgundy 1953 La Romanée, Maison Leroy La Romanée, Maison Leroy Chambertin, Armand Rousseau 345 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Armand Rousseau Ruchottes-Chambertin, Maison Leroy La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 323 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment 329 Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 332 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 331 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 330 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 333 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Jean-Jacques Confuron Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Ponsot Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 339 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 341 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 338 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 342 White Burgundy 1990 Chevalier-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet, Michel Niellon Bâtard-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils 357 Montrachet, Louis Jadot 358 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils 366 Montrachet, Louis Jadot 367 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Bâtard-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 372 Chevalier-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet, La Cabotte, Bouchard Père et Fils Chevalier-Montrachet, Les Demoiselles, Louis Jadot 379 Montrachet, Blain-Gagnard 380 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Bâtard-Montrachet, Domaine Ramonet 383 Bâtard-Montrachet, Michel Niellon 384 Red Rhône 1978 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Châteauneuf du Pape, Réserve des Célestins, Domaine Henri Bonneau Côte Rôtie, La Mouline, Guigal 391 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

47 2003 Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée da Capo, Domaine du Pegau Paul Hobbs Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard 429 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Tokaji Aszú, Eszencia, Monyók Pincészet 434 Italian Red 1989 Barolo, Sperss, Gaja Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia Masseto, Tenuta dell Ornellaia Giusto di Notri, Tua Rita Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage 1991 Harlan Estate Red Wine Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain Groth Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 421 Opus One 422 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon 424 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Harlan Estate Red Wine Harlan Estate Red Wine 427 Australian Red 1998 Penfolds Grange Tokaji 1964 Tokaji Aszú, Eszencia, Royal Tokaji Wine Company Tokaji Aszú, Eszencia, Monyók Pincészet 434 HALF-BOTTLE & LARGE FORMAT INDEX HALF-BOTTLE Red Bordeaux (Half-Bottle) 2000 Léoville Barton Latour 282 HALF-LITER MAGNUM (1.5L) Red Bordeaux (Magnum) 1959 Lafite Rothschild 6 Latour Pétrus La Tour Haut-Brion 40 Lafite Rothschild 27 Mouton Rothschild 31 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Vieux Château Certan Latour 56 Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild Léoville-Las-Cases Mouton Rothschild Margaux 93 Mouton Rothschild Latour 119 Pétrus Lafite Rothschild 135 Mouton Rothschild Harlan Estate Red Wine 428 Tokaji (Half-Liter) 1964 Tokaji Aszú, Eszencia, Royal Tokaji Wine Company Pétrus 185 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 47

48 1999 Cheval Blanc 188 Le Pin Angelus Cheval Blanc 197 Gruaud Larose 241 Lafite Rothschild Angelus 295 Cheval Blanc 274 Gruaud Larose 297 Léoville Poyferré 299 Léoville-Las-Cases Montrose 306 Mouton Rothschild Léoville-Las-Cases 315 Red Burgundy (Magnum) 1978 Chambertin, Armand Rousseau 345 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Armand Rousseau La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Ponsot Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 339 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 341 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 338 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 340 White Burgundy (Magnum) 2000 Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin 381 Red Rhône (Magnum) 1978 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée da Capo, Domaine du Pegau 397 California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (Magnum) 1991 Harlan Estate Red Wine Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 419 DOUBLE MAGNUM (3L) Red Bordeaux (Double Magnum) 1955 La Mission-Haut-Brion Mouton Rothschild Ausone 21 Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou 36 Haut-Brion 26 L Evangile 38 Lafite Rothschild 28 Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild 47 Margaux Palmer Lafite Rothschild 55 Pétrus La Mission-Haut-Brion Mouton Rothschild Margaux 79 Mouton Rothschild Haut-Brion 90 Margaux 94 Montrose 113 Mouton Rothschild Ausone 114 Mouton Rothschild 120 Pétrus Cos d Estournel 150 Ducru-Beaucaillou 153 Haut-Brion 133 La Mondotte 161 Lafite Rothschild 136 Mouton Rothschild Haut-Brion 166 Lafite Rothschild 174 Mouton Rothschild 179 Pétrus Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

49 1999 Cheval Blanc 189 Haut-Brion 190 JEROBOAM (3L) JEROBOAM (5L) 2000 Cheval Blanc 198 Cos d Estournel 238 Gruaud Larose 242 Haut-Brion La Conseillante La Fleur Pétrus 248 La Mission-Haut-Brion 249 Lafite Rothschild 206 Latour 211 Léoville Barton 258 Margaux 217 Mouton Rothschild Ausone 273 Cheval Blanc 275 Gruaud Larose 298 Haut-Brion Léoville-Las-Cases Montrose 307 Mouton Rothschild 289 Pavie Italian Red (Double Magnum) 1989 Barolo, Sperss, Gaja 412 Red Burgundy (Jeroboam 3L) 1993 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 321 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 331 White Burgundy (Jeroboam 3L) 1999 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils Bâtard-Montrachet, Louis Jadot 372 Chevalier-Montrachet, La Cabotte, Bouchard Père et Fils 378 Chevalier-Montrachet, Les Demoiselles, Louis Jadot 379 Red Bordeaux (Jeroboam 5L) 1982 Lafite Rothschild 29 Lynch-Bages 41 Mouton Rothschild 33 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Léoville-Las-Cases Mouton Rothschild Mouton Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Léoville-Las-Cases Haut-Brion Mouton Rothschild Ornellaia, Tenuta dell Ornellaia Masseto, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 414 Red Rhône (Jeroboam 3L) 2003 Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée da Capo, Domaine du Pegau Cheval Blanc 199 La Conseillante 246 Latour Mouton Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 265 California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (Double Magnum) JEROBOAM (4.5L) 2003 Margaux 284 Mouton Rothschild Groth Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 421 Red Bordeaux (Jeroboam 4.5L) California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (Jeroboam 5L) 1978 Pétrus Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 420 Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 49

50 IMPERIAL (6L) Red Bordeaux (Imperial) 1978 Latour Cheval Blanc 25 Ducru-Beaucaillou 37 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Latour 48 Pétrus Haut-Brion Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild 193 Mouton Rothschild Angelus Cos d Estournel La Conseillante 247 La Mission-Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild Léoville Barton 259 Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Montrose 262 Mouton Rothschild Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 332 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 333 White Burgundy (Methuselah) 2002 Montrachet, Louis Jadot Léoville-Las-Cases Mouton Rothschild La Mission-Haut-Brion 86 Margaux 80 Mouton Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Baron L Evangile 112 Margaux 95 Mouton Rothschild Lafite Rothschild Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel 296 Haut-Brion 280 Lafite Rothschild 281 Latour 283 Léoville-Las-Cases 305 Margaux 285 Montrose 308 Mouton Rothschild Palmer 309 Pavie 313 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin 382 Red Rhône (Methuselah) 2003 Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée da Capo, Domaine du Pegau SALMANAZAR (9L) 1994 Pétrus Ausone 115 Cos d Estournel 126 Mouton Rothschild Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Ducru-Beaucaillou 154 Haut-Brion 134 Lafite Rothschild 137 Margaux Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Mouton Rothschild 163 Sweet Bordeaux (Imperial) 1996 d Yquem 316 METHUSELAH (6L) Red Burgundy (Methuselah) 1988 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 319 Red Rhône (Salmanazar) 2003 Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée da Capo, Domaine du Pegau 411 BALTHAZAR (12L) Red Bordeaux (Balthazar) 1998 Figeac Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

51 NEBUCHADNEZZAR (15L) Red Bordeaux (Nebuchadnezzar) 1994 Mouton Rothschild Lynch-Bages 156 MELCHIOR (18L) Red Bordeaux (Melchior) 1996 La Mondotte Angelus OWC INDEX The following is an index of lots which include an original wooden case for all or part of the items within. Red Bordeaux (OWC) 1959 Palmer Palmer Latour Pétrus Pétrus Cheval Blanc Ducru-Beaucaillou 37 Lafite Rothschild Margaux 30 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Lafite Rothschild 47 Latour 48 Margaux Palmer 53 Pétrus Lafite Rothschild 55 Léoville-Las-Cases La Mission-Haut-Brion 69 Lafite Rothschild Léoville-Las-Cases 71 Margaux Mouton Rothschild 72-73, La Mission-Haut-Brion 86 Lafite Rothschild Lafleur Margaux 80 Mouton Rothschild 81, Pichon-Longueville, Baron Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) 110 Haut-Brion 90 L Evangile 112 Margaux 95 Montrose 113 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Ausone Haut-Brion 116 Mouton Rothschild Pétrus 124 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Angelus 131 Ausone 129, 132 Cheval Blanc 130 Cos d Estournel Ducru-Beaucaillou 151 Haut-Brion 134 La Mondotte Lafite Rothschild Léoville-Las-Cases 159 Lynch-Bages Margaux Pétrus Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Mouton Rothschild 163 Pétrus Figeac 187 Haut-Brion 165, Margaux Mouton Rothschild Pétrus Cheval Blanc Lafite Rothschild 191, 193 Le Pin 195 Mouton Rothschild Angelus , , Cheval Blanc 196, Cos d Estournel Gruaud Larose 242 Haut-Brion 201 La Conseillante La Mission-Haut-Brion Lafite Rothschild , Latour Léoville Barton 257, 259 Léoville-Las-Cases Lynch-Bages Margaux Montrose 262 Mouton Rothschild 226 Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Haut-Brion Lafleur Lafite Rothschild Angelus 294 Cheval Blanc Cos d Estournel 296 Gruaud Larose Haut-Brion Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 51

52 Lafite Rothschild 281 Latour Léoville Poyferré 299 Léoville-Las-Cases Margaux Montrose 307 Mouton Rothschild Palmer 309 Pavie Pichon-Longueville, Lalande Léoville-Las-Cases Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes, Domaine Ponsot Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 339 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 341 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 338 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Châteauneuf du Pape, Cuvée da Capo, Domaine du Pegau , 411 Italian Red (OWC) 1989 Barolo, Sperss, Gaja Masseto, Tenuta dell Ornellaia 414 Sweet Bordeaux (OWC) 1996 d Yquem d Yquem 317 Red Burgundy (OWC) 1988 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 320 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment 329 Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 332 Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 333 White Burgundy (OWC) 1999 Montrachet, Louis Jadot 358 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils 361 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Montrachet, Bouchard Père et Fils Montrachet, Louis Jadot 367 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin Chevalier-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet, La Cabotte, Bouchard Père et Fils , 378 Montrachet, Marquis de Laguiche, Domaine Joseph Drouhin 381 Red Rhône (OWC) 1978 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné 385, Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido California Cabernet Sauvignon & Meritage (OWC) 1991 Harlan Estate Red Wine Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 420 Opus One 422 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon Harlan Estate Red Wine Harlan Estate Red Wine Harlan Estate Red Wine Paul Hobbs Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Beckstoffer To-Kalon Vineyard Romanée-St.-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aîné Australian Red (OWC) 1998 Penfolds Grange Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

53 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 096A 53

54 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. 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, indentification 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 beginning one hour prior to the beginning of the session until 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 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. However, 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 judgment, 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. 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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 therefore we 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. 54 Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

55 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, and 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. By using a credit card to make a payment for a purchase, a purchaser irrevocably waives any chargeback rights they might otherwise 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, June 12th (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 carrier licensed by the Interstate Commerce Commission. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 55

56 COLLECTION, DELIVERY & STORAGE LIMITS ON IMPORTATION Bidders/Purchasers are cautioned that many states impose restrictions on the quantity of alcoholic beverages which may be 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 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. Neither Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. nor its agents can assume responsibility for any deterioration resulting from shipment, which includes, but is not limited to: scuffed labels, cracked wax capsules or minor seepage. Insurance will be automatically provided at a nominal charge, which will cover solely breakage or loss from time of purchase or at the hammer to time of delivery. Wines must be inspected by the Purchaser upon receipt and any loss or breakage must be noted on the Shipper s documents. Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. must be notified of any breakage or loss claims within 24 hours of delivery. 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. In most instances, once a shipment is sent, you will receive an from the carrier which provides the tracking number and details of your shipment. 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. During periods of extreme weather we strongly advise against transport of wines 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 Weather Watch. If your shipment is placed on a Weather Watch hold, you will be notified via before noon (Central Time) on the scheduled date of your shipment. At this time you may elect to sign a Weather Waiver which releases HDH from any liability for weather related damage and your shipment will be sent on the date scheduled, regardless of the weather conditions or temperatures. If you do not respond, HDH will automatically reschedule shipment within the next one to two weeks. Should your shipment be subject to a second Weather Watch you will again be notified via before noon (Central Time). After this time your order will be placed into our temperature controlled storage until the next shipping season opens at which time you will be contacted again or until you re-request shipment. 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 Shipping Manager, Nick Pagoria, at STORAGE We offer complimentary storage in our temperature and humidity-controlled facilities for 60 days after the date of the auction. Beyond that point a storage account is activated on behalf of the buyer. Our storage fees are $4 per month per 9 liters (twelve 750ml bottles equals 9 liters), inclusive of insurance. 56 Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

57 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. 1) HDH Wine Co. have 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, a bidder is accepting personal liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer s premium and all applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with HDH Wine Co. before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to HDH Wine Co., and that 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 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 shall think 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 any 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. 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58 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: Acknowledgments Photography: Joe Davis Tasting Notes: Robert M. Parker ( Michael Broadbent s Vintage Wine (Harcourt, 2002) Jancis Robinson ( Allen Meadows ( Steven Tanzer ( 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 their 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 shipment of these wines being received 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. 58 Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

59 HDH Offers Full-Service Long Term Wine Storage State-of-the-art temperature & humidity controlled facility with back-up generator to ensure proper temperature Secure, convenient location Shipping, pick-up and delivery available International shipping available Receiving, inventorying, and packaging services Hart Davis Hart wine storage is an easy, convenient and safe method of storing and protecting your wine collection. Your wines will be kept in a facility designed and built specifically for the long term aging of fine wine and managed by HDH wine professionals. We offer competitive rates and unmatched service. You can transfer your purchases from Hart Davis Hart directly into your storage account without ever having them leave our warehouse. We also provide receiving and inventory services for wines acquired elsewhere and all wines are inventoried and listed for our clients.* Store your collection with confidence. For more information please contact: Seaghan Brien x2263 sbrien@hdhwine.com * Service Charges May Apply

60 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 received numerous prestigious awards. They received a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant in 2000, and in 2002 Rick Tramonto received the coveted award of Best Chef: Midwest Region from the foundation. Auction attendees will experience the stunning art-filled dining room and enjoy the James Beard award-winning cuisine of Chef Rick Tramonto 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 appoximately 11:30am. To make your reservation, please contact Maria Elgass at or melgass@hdhwine.com. The cost is $75. TRU 676 North St. Clair Street Chicago, IL 60611

61 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 expertise, network of relationships, or dedication to service. Auction Contacts Wine Inquiries & Consignments BEN NELSON Senior Vice President Consignment Director bnelson@hdhwine.com MICHAEL DAVIS Vice Chairman mdavis@hdhwine.com PAUL HART President & CEO paulhart@hdhwine.com BEN FERDINAND Vice President Senior Consignment Advisor bferdinand@hdhwine.com ALLAN FRISCHMAN Vice President Senior Specialist afrischman@hdhwine.com JEREMY COZAD Specialist jcozad@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 SEAGHAN BRIEN Cellar Assistant sbrien@hdhwine.com Shipping NICK PAGORIA Shipping Manager npagoria@hdhwine.com Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 61

62 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 of 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. If you are interested in thinning your cellar to make room for new wines, 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. We will also provide appropriate estimates or selling 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 selling wines at a fixed price in a shorter period of time may 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 available for immediate sale. Our site is secure, fast, transaction-ready and fully searchable. Wines consigned to hdhwine.com 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, and our inventory can be searched by category, vintage, price, and ratings. We provide extensive tasting notes from critics Robert Parker, Stephen Tanzer, Allen Meadows, Jancis Robinson 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 our company. 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 and other 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 62 Auction 096A Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax:

63 DELIVERY & COLLECTION INSTRUCTIONS FORM Auction Number: (096A) ACE Auction Date: June 6, 2009 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 us to prepare your order. Wines cannot be released without prior payment. Fax this Delivery & Collection Instructions Form to For further assistance, please contact Nick Pagoria 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 Transfer to my Long Term Storage account 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 096A 63

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65 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. Please return this form to Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. by mail or fax or order online at HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. 363 W. Erie Street tel: Suite 500w fax: Chicago, IL One Year Subscription $80 ($120 for international orders) Two Year Subscription $150 ($225 for international orders) Mail To: Name Address SATURDAY, JUNE 6, 2009 FRENCH CLASSICS FROM A MAGNIFICENT CELLAR PART II 10:00AM AT TRU RESTAURANT City State ZIP Attention Daytime Telephone Evening Telephone Address Payment Method: Visa MasterCard Discover Credit 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 096A 65

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67 ABSENTEE BIDS June 6, 2009 Auction 096A ACE 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 Billing Name Address Address City State ZIP Work Phone Home Phone (Required) Fax Cellular Phone Signature (Required) I agree to Terms & Conditions of Sale All bidders must supply a valid credit card in order to place bids as per the Conditions of Sale. Bidding Increments up to $ $ $ $50 $ $100 $ $200 $ $ $ , $500 $10,000-20, $1000 $20,000-30, $2000 $30,000-50, $ $50, $5000 Note: All increments subject to the discretion of the auctioneer Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is authorized to bid on these lots up to the price listed in the Bid/$ 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. 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. LOT # NUMBER OF LOTS BID/$ (NOTE INCREMENTS) Visa MasterCard Discover Card # (Required) Exp Date (Required) Signature (Required) Security Code (Required) To ensure that bids will be accepted and delivery of lots not 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 (page 54). 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 to the credit card listed on this form ($25,000 max per buyer) Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. tel: fax: Auction 096A 67