DAY TWO MAY 18, 2018 LOTS 1232-2446 Lot 1824 175 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
THE PROPERTY OF AN ESTEEMED COLLECTOR (LOTS 1232-1355) This pristine cellar comes from just a short distance outside of New York City. It was stored in a custom home cellar, underground, and maintaining perfect temperature and humidity for wine storage. What s more, a large portion of this wine was bought from Zachys retail, on release, and sent directly to this cellar via temperature-controlled truck. It hadn t moved since a team of Zachys specialists moved it into a Zachys reefer truck for this auction. Though many regions are represented, the focus is on Bordeaux, especially wines from the 89 and 05 vintages. There are 100-pointers like 2010 Montrose, and wines suited for tomorrow night s dinner, like 82 Pichon Lalande or 89 Ducru. For the claret lover, there is something here for everyone. Lots 1239 & 1240 176 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
BORDEAUX Pétrus 1982 Pomerol very top shoulder, lightly torn and heavily wine-stained label Just so sweet, rich, fleshy, fruit packed, rounded... justly deserving every praise that one could heap upon it...*****. MB. 1232 1 bottle per lot US$3200-4800 Château Haut-Brion 1988 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé 2cm or better Lot 1233: four lightly scuffed labels, one nicked label Lot 1234: five lightly scuffed labels Full-bodied, with super silky tannins and a beautiful licorice, tar and fruit aftertaste. Long and complex...96. WS 2009. 1233 7 bottles per lot US$1700-2800 1234 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4800 Château Ausone 1989 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) upper shoulder, heavily chipped wax capsule, depressed cork, signs of old seepage 1235 1 jeroboam (5L) per lot US$1000-1500 Château Haut-Brion 1995 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé five lightly bin soiled labels Multi-dimensional and rich, with layers of ripe fruit, and beautifully integrated tannin and acidity...96. WA 2/98. 1236 10 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Château Margaux 1995 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé five lightly scuffed labels Full-bodied and thick, yet racy, with masses of tannins and a harmonious structure...100. WS 1/98. 1237 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Château Lafite Rothschild 2002 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé two lightly scuffed labels Beautiful. Full-bodied, with gorgeously velvety tannins and a long finish of pretty fruit. This is a racy yet elegant Lafite. Classy...95. WS 3/05. 1238 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3200-4800 Château Latour 2005 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé one lightly bin-soiled label, one torn label The tannins have a perfect polish to their density, and the finish is very intense, with wonderful fruit and truffle character. This turns almost decadent, with tremendous energy and a constantly changing profile...100. JS 2/11. 1239 12 bottles per lot US$7000-11,000 Château Margaux 2005 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé two lightly scuffed labels No matter how you look at it, the 2005 Margaux is pure magic...99. AG 11/15. 1240 8 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Château Margaux 2008 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé two 6-pack s In many ways, the 2008 is reminiscent of the 1996, but the former wine is showing even more density and concentration...95-97. WA 4/09. 1241 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1978 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé top shoulder, scuffed label, signs of old seepage 1242 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$900-1400 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1982 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé very top shoulder...sweet perfume of forest floor, spice box, cedar, and copious quantities of black fruits. Medium to full-bodied beautifully pure with sweet tannins...96. WA 6/09. 1243 5 bottles per lot US$1100-1900 Château Lynch-Bages 1982 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé very top shoulder, importer tag adhered to lightly binsoiled label, signs of old seepage One of the most drinkable, complex, and tasty 1982s of the northern Medoc...offers up classic aromas of cedar wood, fruitcake, tobacco leaf, and creme de cassis...94. WA 6/09. 1244 1 jeroboam (5L) per lot US$2000-3000 177 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1982 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé two top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, one lightly torn label, lightly bin soiled labels, three with signs of old seepage...full-bodied, extravagantly rich...incredibly well-balanced and pure. It is an amazing effort!...100. WA 6/09. 1245 4 bottles per lot US$1800-2600 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1985 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1246: seven very top shoulder, seven slightly depressed corks, one lightly corroded capsule Lot 1247: eleven very top shoulder Lot 1248: ten very top shoulder, two top shoulder, three slightly depressed corks Lot 1249: two very top shoulder, four top shoulder Lot 1250: top shoulder, two slightly depressed corks, one lightly corroded capsule The wine is fully mature and soft, with beautiful concentration and purity...92. WA 1/03. 1246 10 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1247 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1248 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1249 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 1250 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1985 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1251: two very top shoulder, five top shoulder, six bin-soiled labels, one nicked label Lot 1252: four very top shoulder, five top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, four lightly scuffed labels, eight lightly bin-soiled labels, one lightly nicked label, two different importers Exhibits fabulous aromas of fresh fruit, minerals and chocolate with a hint of spice. Full-bodied and concentrated, with loads of fruit and tannins...96. WS 11/97. 1251 9 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 1252 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1989 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1254: one wine-stained label Lot 1255: two bin-soiled labels Lot 1256: one very top shoulder, three lightly nicked labels Full-bodied, offering a very fresh palate of exotic fruit, currant and raisin as well as silky and polished tannins. So long and beautiful...this is a beauty...92. WS 2010. 1253 11 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1254 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1255 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1256 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1100-1600 Château Lynch-Bages 1989 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1257: one very top shoulder, scuffed labels Lot 1258: eight lightly scuffed labels Lot 1259: two very top shoulder, three scuffed labels, five with signs of old seepage Lot 1260: two very top shoulder, three scuffed labels, two lightly wine-stained labels, two with signs of old seepage Powerful and rich with some tannins still to shed at age 22, it is still a young adolescent in terms of its evolution...99+. WA 8/11. 1257 8 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1258 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1259 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3200-4800 1260 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3200-4800 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1989 (8) four bottom neck or better, three very top shoulder, one top shoulder, three heavily damp-stained labels, two binsoiled labels 1989 magnum (1) very top shoulder, damp-stained and lightly wine-stained label 1261 above 8 bottles & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2400 Château Calon Ségur 1995 St. Estèphe, Troisième Cru Classé one lightly nicked label, one slightly depressed cork 1262 24 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 178
Château Cos d Estournel 1995 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé chipped wax capsule partially reveals cork A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility... Opulent, with forward aromatics...this terrific Cos possesses remarkable intensity, full body...95. WA 2/98. 1263 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1600-2400 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1996 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity, moving firmly into secondary stage...93. WA 10/16. 1274 9 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 1275 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1995 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1264: one lightly scuffed label, two lightly nicked labels The greatest Ducru produced this century. Breathtaking aromas...full-bodied and tannic, yet very fine and long in the mouth. This has fabulous structure for aging...97. WS 6/98. 1264 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1265 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2000 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1276: one with signs of old seepage Lot 1277: two scuffed labels, one wine-stained label...clearly outstanding now and seems to get better and better with age...its full body yet very finely textured with pretty fruit concentration and length...96. JS 6/16. 1276 10 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1277 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2400 Château L Evangile 1995 Pomerol three lightly scuffed labels, one lightly bin-soiled label 1266 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1995 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1267: three different importers Lot 1268: three lightly scuffed labels Lot 1269: four lightly scuffed labels, one lightly nicked labels, two different importers Lot 1270: two lightly scuffed labels Lot 1271: seven lightly scuffed labels Lot 1272: two scuffed labels, one lightly scuffed label, two lightly nicked labels Lot 1273: one lightly wine-stained label, one scuffed label Exquisite on the palate, this full-bodied, layered, multidimensional wine should prove to be one of the vintage s most extraordinary success stories...96. WA 2/98. 1267 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1268 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1269 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1270 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1271 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1272 4 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1900 1273 2 double magnums (3L) per lot US$1100-1600 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2000 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1278: one lightly scuffed label Lots 1279 & 1280: four lightly scuffed labels Parcel: lots 1279 & 1280 This is a rich, opulent, stunning Pichon Lalande that is beginning to drink beautifully...96. WA 6/10. 1278 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1279 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1280 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Château Bellevue Mondotte 2005 St. Emilion Lot 1284: two lightly nicked labels Parcel: lots 1281-1283 The flamboyant aromatics are followed by a wine of great distinction, huge richness, massive body, good acidity, and high tannin...96-100. WA 5/07. 1281 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1282 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1283 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1284 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Château Calon Ségur 2005 St. Estèphe, Troisième Cru Classé three lightly scuffed labels 1285 24 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 179 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Château Cos d Estournel 2005 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1286-1288 Parcel: lots 1289 & 1290 Full and very layered with chewy polished tannins and a long, long finish. Just starting to open...99. JS 10/15. 1286 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1287 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1288 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1289 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 1290 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2005 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1293: one lightly nicked label, one nicked label Lot 1294: three lightly nicked labels Parcel: lots 1291 & 1292 Parcel: lots 1295 & 1296 Full-bodied, with pure fruit...this is balanced and silky, a beautiful harmony. Give this some time if you can...95. JS 5/12. 1291 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1292 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1293 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1294 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1295 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 1296 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Lynch-Bages 2005 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé Lot 1300: one nicked label Parcel: lots 1297-1299 Full body, velvety-textured tannins and a powerful finish. It shows so much structure and fruit yet remains polished and focused. Lovely...96. JS 10/15. 1297 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1298 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1299 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1300 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Château Pape Clément 2005 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé Lots 1304 & 1305: one lightly nicked label, one lightly scuffed label Parcel: lots 1302-1303 Parcel: lots 1304-1305 This majestic, multidimensional wines is one of the great, great wines of the vintage. It should drink well for at least another 25 years...99. WA 6/15. 1301 10 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 1302 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1303 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1304 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1305 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Château Pavie 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1306: Lot 1307: one lightly nicked label, three lightly scuffed labels...magnificent concentration, a majestic mouthfeel... Beautifully rich, full and multidimensional, this is a tour de force in winemaking...100. WA 8/15. 1306 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1307 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2005 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1308: six lightly marked labels, seven lightly scuffed labels Lot 1309: three lightly marked labels Lot 1310: two lightly marked labels, one lightly scuffed label Lot 1311: two different importers Lots 1313 & 1314: scuffed label Parcel: lots 1313 & 1314 Beautiful currant, berry and licorice aromas follow through to a full body, with tar and berry character, fine tannins and a long finish...93. WS 3/08. 1308 10 bottles per lot US$800-1300 1309 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1310 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1311 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1312 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1313 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$900-1300 1314 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$900-1300 Château Cos d Estournel 2008 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé two 12-pack s 1315 24 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Château Montrose 2008 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé two 12-pack s 1316 24 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château Beychevelle 2009 St. Julien, Quatrième Cru Classé two 12-pack s 1317 24 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 180
Château Cos d Estournel 2009 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1318: one lightly scuffed label Lot 1319: two lightly marked labels...extraordinary purity, balance and intensity as well as perfect equilibrium...an iconic wine as well as a remarkable achievement...100. WA 2/12. 1318 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1319 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2009 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1320-1323 Full-bodied and intense with Ducru s inimitable elegance and purity...magnificent!...100. WA 2/12. 1320 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1321 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1322 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1323 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Château Figeac 2009 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (b) Lot 1324: includes 12-pack Lots 1325-1327: Parcel: lots 1325-1327 1324 11 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 1325 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1326 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1327 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Château Lynch-Bages 2009 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé three lightly scuffed labels Parcel: lots 1328 & 1329...an expressive, voluptuously textured effort...layered, massive mouthfeel, but no sense of heaviness or fatigue. This exquisite Lynch-Bages should drink well for 30+ years...98. WA 2/12. 1328 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1329 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Château Pape Clément 2009 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé Lot 1332: two nicked labels Lot 1333: three lightly scuffed labels 1331 11 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 1332 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1333 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Château Pavie 2009 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) banded This wine feels almost as if you could lose your palate in it, it is so dense and deep, yet at the same time it possesses silky tannins and rather remarkable purity, balance, and a good 60-second-plus finish...it is clearly a modern Bordeaux legend...100. WA 8/15. 1334 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2009 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé two lightly nicked labels 1335 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Château Montrose 2010 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lots 1336-1338: Lot 1339: two 3-pack s Parcel: lots 1336-1338 Tannins are incredibly sweet and very present. The wine is full-bodied, even massive, with great purity, depth and a finish that goes on close to a minute...100. WA 8/14. 1336 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1337 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1338 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1339 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1988 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé eleven 2cm or better, one 3cm, three lightly scuffed labels 1340 12 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 Château Montrose 2009 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé...unctuously textured thicker and juicier than the 2010 and more forward...100. WA 8/14. 1330 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 181 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Château Haut-Brion Blanc 2005 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé two lightly scuffed labels Full-bodied, layered and refined, with tropical fruit, honey, vanilla, cream and light toasty oak. The length is amazing...100. WS 3/08. 1341 12 bottles per lot US$7000-11,000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 182
BURGUNDY Chambertin Clos de Bèze Bouchard Père et Fils 2002 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru...intense, sweet, dusty, relatively round and elegant flavors that display plenty of ripe soil and mineral nuances, superb density and outstanding finishing complexity...93. BH 4/04. 1342 11 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Chambertin Bouchard Père et Fils 2005 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru one lightly nicked label, two different importers Sweet and stylish but still quite reserved, even cool... Still quite clenched on the back, finishing with building tannins. Classic austere Chambertin...91-94. IWC 3/07. 1343 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots Sylvain Cathiard 2008 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru three nicked labels, one wine-stained label Good bright medium red. Very ripe but restrained...sweet and pliant on entry, then quite closed...very long, vibrant, sweetly tannic back end...91-94. IWC 3/10. 1349 8 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Clos de Vougeot Faiveley 2010 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 1350 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St Jacques Louis Jadot 2010 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru two 6-pack s 1351 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Clos de Vougeot Bouchard Père et Fils 2005 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru Lot 1344: four nicked labels Lot 1345: two lightly nicked labels, two different importers A ripe, reserved and cool nose of flat out gorgeous complexity leads to beautifully delineated, powerful and robust flavors...93-96. BH 4/07. 1344 11 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 1345 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Nuits St Georges Les St Georges Robert Chevillon 2008 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru Parcel: lots 1346 & 1347 1346 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1347 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Vosne-Romanée Les Malconsorts Sylvain Cathiard 2008 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru one lightly marked label, one lightly scuffed label, one nicked label Finishes with outstanding palate-saturating fruit and impeccable balance...i d love to see this in ten years...93-95. IWC 3/10. 1348 8 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Remoissenet 2005 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru Lot 1352 & 1353: one nicked label Parcel: lots 1352 & 1353 1352 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1353 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Chevalier-Montrachet Bouchard Père et Fils 2006 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru missing lid This is a knockout Chevy and if you can find it, don t miss it...96. BH 7/08. 1354 1 jeroboam (3L) per lot US$900-1300 RHÔNE Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée da Capo Pegau 2010 Rhône Massive and decadent on the palate, yet again, with no weight and a seamless texture...brilliant effort...100. WA 10/13. 1355 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1600 183 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
RARE CLARET AND PORT (LOTS 1356-1380) The offering is the best of the best: specifically the 1982 vintage in Bordeaux. Cheval Blanc, Lafite, Margaux, Mouton, and the excellent Cos d Estournel, Léoville Las Cases and Trotanoy as well. Then a selection of fine Port not often seen in a Zachys catalog: the legendary 63s in case lot of Graham s, as well as 70s and 66s from the top Port houses. Zachys specialists tasted through a number of 82s from this collection, and all showed perfectly so bid with confidence! BORDEAUX Château Cheval Blanc 1982 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1356: eight very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, four lightly wine-stained labels, four heavily wine-stained labels, two scuffed labels, one nicked label, two lightly torn capsules, includes damaged 12-pack missing lid Lot 1357: three bottom neck or better, eight very top shoulder, one top shoulder, All in harmony. Deserves its reputation...full-bodied, velvety and fine...96. WS 6/01. 1356 10 bottles per lot US$6000-9500 1357 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 Château Lafite Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1358: five very top shoulder, five top shoulder, includes 12-pack Lot 1359: eight top shoulder, four just below top shoulder, Lot 1360: eight top shoulder, four just below top shoulder, one lightly tissue-stained label, The gorgeous aromatics are followed by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fleshy wine with low acidity...97+. WA 6/09. 1358 10 bottles per lot US$22,000-36,000 1359 12 bottles per lot US$28,000-42,000 1360 12 bottles per lot US$28,000-42,000 Château Margaux 1982 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1361: three very top shoulder, three top shoulder, five just below top shoulder, one glue-stained label, six with signs of old seepage, includes 12-pack Lot 1362: three very top shoulder, seven top shoulder, two just below top shoulder, four lightly scuffed labels, one lightly oxidized capsule, Very full-bodied and dense for a Château Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics...98. WA 6/09. 1361 11 bottles per lot US$7000-11,000 1362 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 Château Mouton Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1363: five very top shoulder, five top shoulder, two just below top shoulder, three wine-stained labels, two lightly torn labels, one torn label, six lightly bin-soiled labels, five with signs of old seepage Lot 1364: four very top shoulder, six top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, importer tags adhered to adhered to lightly scuffed labels, two lightly nicked labels Lot 1365: ten top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, importer tags adhered to labels, eleven lightly scuffed labels, one lightly torn label, three lightly torn capsules...full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Château accomplished in 1982...100. WA 6/09. 1363 12 bottles per lot US$10,000-16,000 1364 12 bottles per lot US$10,000-16,000 1365 12 bottles per lot US$10,000-16,000 Château Cos d Estournel 1982 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1366: ten bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder, four lightly scuffed labels Lot 1367: six bottom neck or better, six very top shoulder, one lightly scuffed label, one lightly torn label The wine is medium to full-bodied with sweet tannins, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and a silky finish...95. WA 6/09. 1366 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1367 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 184
Lots 1358-1360 185 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Château Léoville Las Cases 1982 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1368: four very top shoulder, three top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, two damp-stained labels, two lightly oxidized capsules Lot 1369: six very top shoulder, three top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, three with signs of old seepage Lot 1370: nine very top shoulder, three top shoulder Classic lead pencil, cassis, kirsch, cedar, and spice characteristics are abundant in both the nose and fullbodied flavors...95+. WA 6/09. 1368 12 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 1369 12 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 1370 12 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 Château Trotanoy 1982 Pomerol one bottom neck, eight top shoulder, two just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, three lightly nicked labels...plenty of sweet kirsch, herb, truffle, and earthy notes emerge from the wine s complex, explosive aromatics, as well as beautiful glycerin and sweetness...94. WA 6/09. 1371 12 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 PORT Fonseca 1966 Douro Berry Bros & Rudd bottling Lot 1372: two bottom neck or better, three very top shoulder, top shoulder Lot 1373: five top shoulder, one just below top shoulder 1372 6 bottles per lot US$900-1500 1373 6 bottles per lot US$900-1500 Graham 1966 Douro Berry Bros & Rudd bottling Lot 1374: four bottom neck or better, four very top shoulder, three top shoulder Lot 1375: one bottom neck, five very top shoulder, six top shoulder Another beauty, backed up with dozens of admiring notes...classic nose, liquorice, touch of tar...superb bouquet, flavour and texture...*****. MB. 1374 11 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 1375 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Dow 1970 Douro Berry Bros & Rudd bottling Lot 1376: five bottom neck or better, five very top shoulder, two top shoulder, one bin-soiled label Lot 1377: one bottom neck, five very top shoulder, three top shoulder, three just below top shoulder, one lightly scuffed label 1376 12 bottles per lot US$900-1400 1377 12 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Fonseca 1970 Douro bottom neck or better unless noted, Berry Bros & Rudd bottling Lot 1378: two very top shoulder, seven top shoulder, one scuffed label Lot 1379: six very top shoulder, three top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, two torn labels, one scuffed label Lot 1380: seven very top shoulder, two top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one torn label, one scuffed label Lovely nose; fairly sweet, glorious flavor...****. MB. 1378 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1379 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1380 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 186
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub (Lots 1381-1990) What a highlight of our spring season to present the cellar of Lee Weintraub a collector I ve known for many years. Lee is someone who understood the importance of meticulousness in collecting long before decades before Zachys was an auction house. In other words, with Lee, wine was a labor of love. He was meticulous because, in his heart, Lee is more than a wine collector. He s a wine lover, and he knew even in the nascent years of his collecting that wines bought on release and maintained at a constant (low) temperature and humidity would mature elegantly and develop all the qualities we look for in great wine. Most of the bottles in Lee s collection are in their original cases or cartons. The condition of the bottles is pristine. That makes it a real pleasure to work with him. Enjoy this selection, and bid with utmost confidence. Jeff Zacharia, April 2018 187 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
A Note from the Consignor As Jeff and I were putting together this selection of wines, Jeff told me, you re the most meticulous collector I ve ever dealt with. I think that Jeff means involved and demanding. In any event, that means a lot, considering the kinds of cellars Zachys has sold over the years (including part of my own, back in 2007). I first ventured into wine quite modestly, as a student in law school at Cornell University. If I was lucky enough to have a date on a Saturday night (and a couple of dollars in my pocket) we d go for dinner to the Statler, home of Cornell s famous hotel school, and I d order a bottle of Mateus or Lancers. I graduated from law school in 1970 and moved to Washington, D.C., where I had an appointment at the U.S. Department of Justice. Washington, D.C., was where my interest in wine started to grow. When I could, I d go to great restaurants, some of which have long-ago shuttered their kitchens: Rive Gauche, 1789, Jour et Nuit, the Jockey Club. I was just drinking at this point, not collecting, but I was gaining knowledge. In 1976, I moved to Miami, where I still live today. I met my wife Teresa in 1982 and with three other couples, we started a wine group. We had parties where each couple brought a bottle on a theme, and things grew from there. I still remember a bottle of 1983 Corton- Charlemagne from Louis Jadot. While I can t say I had one particular a-ha wine, this came close. Really, though, my primary love is Bordeaux. The first case of fine wine I bought was the 1982 Pichon Lalande I suppose I was lucky that I started collecting just in time for the 82s. Even though that case is long gone, I still remember where I bought it: Sunset Corners Wine & Spirits. It seemed expensive at the time, but now the price is almost laughably low. And I loved it so much I bought the 83. That kicked off my buying I loved the 83 Palmer and Margaux. The 85 l Evangile and l Eglise Clinet were favorites. I bought heavily the Bordeaux vintages of 86, 89, 90, 95, 96, 98 Right Bank, 00, 03 Left Bank, 05, 09 and 10. Some may disagree, but I enjoyed the 88s. I think that it s important to find the charms in every vintage, not just the greats. Eventually I joined the local Miami chapters of the International Food & Wine Society and the Commanderie de Bordeaux. In 2004 Bob Dickinson took me to my first Bacchus Society event, and then in 2005 the inductee was Rob Caine, another friend of Zachys, who has become a close friend of mine, and generously agreed to write an introduction to my offering in this auction. In 2006, lo and behold, the Bacchus Society selected me as its inductee. My interests broadened to include Burgundy, though I sold a lot of that side of my cellar with Zachys in 2007. I love Rhône wines fabulous values as well as Spanish and Italian wines. There is a special place in my heart for California Cabernet Sauvignon, particularly those from Philip Togni and Ridge Monte Bello. Nearly every bottle in his offering was bought on release, by me. Every bottle was stored in professional wine storage, at one location, since purchase. The reason for this auction? I m now approaching 74, have too much wine, and these days Teresa and I drink less. It is time to share with you. Please enjoy the offering, and I hope our paths cross over a glass of wine in the future. -Lee Weintraub, April 2018 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 188
It is time to share with you. Please enjoy the offering, and I hope our paths cross over a glass of wine in the future. -Lee Weintraub Teresa and Lee Weintraub 189 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub It is an honor and privilege to introduce the wonderful collection of Lee Weintraub, a dear friend, wine enthusiast and fellow member of the Bacchus Society of America. To meet Lee in person is to enjoy the company of a truly considerate, compassionate gentleman. Lee s kind demeanor belies his storied legal career, during which his acumen for analyzing complex litigation and winning significant cases was legendary. It is with the same analytical skill and attention to detail that Lee composed his wine collection. Having the good fortune to begin his collecting career with the 1982 Bordeaux vintage, Lee continued to build and diversity over the years. His intellect and passion propelled him to amass an eclectic selection of the world s greatest wines. His storage requirements were also absolutely uncompromising. On several occasions I have accompanied him to his treasure trove at International Wine Storage Company in Miami a near hypothermic experience! For the past two decades, it has been my great fortune to share many bottles generously offered by Lee from his cellar, and they have been uniformly superb, reflecting their meticulous acquisition and perfect storage. You may purchase wines from Lee s cellar with full confidence in their provenance, integrity and condition. -Rob Caine, April 2018 C h ât e au A u s o n e H i s to r y Ausone is named for Ausonius, a fourth century poet and later Consul to Rome who lived in the area, although no proof exists that the current Ausone holdings and Ausonius were connected. What is known is that he owned vineyards in or near Bordeaux, and that since Roman times wine has been made in and around St Emilion. From the early eighteenth century Ausone was owned by the Cantenat family, eventually passing to a nephew, M. Lafargue. Lafargue is credited with building Ausone s reputation at the time; during his tenure it was considered the finest producer in all of St Emilion. In the early 1890s it passed to Lafargue s niece, Madame Challon, who later married Edouard Dubois. Edouard Dubois-Challon continued the work of Lafargue and by the time of the First World War Ausone was considered the wine of the commune, even greater than Cheval Blanc. This success and reputation enabled Dubois-Challon to acquire neighboring Château Belair in 1916. Alain Vauthier, the current proprietor, is a descendant of the family. V i n e ya r d s & W i n e m a k i n g For a long time Ausone had a reputation as an erratic performer, but more recently has begun to achieve its potential consistently. In 1989 Clive Coates wrote presciently in Grand Vins, I dare say it will not be long before Ausone fetches the same prices as Pétrus. There are two main aréas of vineyards in St Emilion, the valley and the slopes. Ausone is in a prime spot on the slopes, a steep plot of 7.3 hectares on a mixture of clay soil and some sandy gravel with a limestone base and subsoil. It is planted with almost fifty percent each of Merlot and Cabernet Franc, plus a few Cabernet Sauvignon vines. Like many of the châteaux on the St Emilion slopes, Ausone s cellars are dug right into the side of the hill. In fact, so much of the hill has been excavated that a couple of years ago a whole acre of the Belair vineyard collapsed. The wines have a three to four week maceration following fermentation before going into 100 percent new oak barrels for malolactic fermentation and around eighteen to twenty-four months of maturation. The annual production of 2000 cases is then fined with egg whites and bottled without filtration. ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 190
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub BORDEAUX Château Ausone 1982 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) two bottom neck or better, six very top shoulder, three just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, four bin-soiled labels, three different importers...the outstanding 1982 Ausone exhibits plenty of licorice, fruitcake, mineral, kirsch, and black fruit characteristics. Medium-bodied and elegant with a touch of austerity at the finish... WA 6/09. 1381 12 bottles per lot US$4600-7000 Château Ausone 1990 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) eight very top shoulder, four top shoulder The aromatics suggest a fully mature wine, but in the mouth, the firm structure and density indicate this effort needs more time. WA 6/09. 1382 12 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Château Ausone 1998 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1383: four lightly scuffed labels, two marked labels, one wine-stained label, two different importers, one with signs of old seepage Lot 1384: two damp-stained labels, one marked label, four scuffed labels, three different importers, one with signs of old seepage Lots 1385 & 1386: Extremely pure and penetrating, with fruit of steel and a powerful mineral underpinning. Finishes with strong, firm tannins and great persistence...95. IWC 7/02. 1383 6 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1384 12 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 1385 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4200-6000 1386 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$2800-4200 Château Ausone 2000 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) two lightly bin-soiled labels, ten lightly scuffed labels Extremely rich, full-bodied, with astonishing power, precision, and delicacy, this is a sumptuous wine...98. WA 6/10. 1388 12 bottles per lot US$8500-13,000 Château Ausone 2001 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) two lightly scuffed labels What makes it so sensational are the layers of flavor and nuances that unfold as the wine sits in the glass as well as on the palate. An extraordinarily intense effort, but remarkably elegant and well balanced...98. WA 6/04. 1389 12 bottles per lot US$4600-7000 Château Ausone 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Amazingly deep and multilayered, but so ethereal it must be tasted to be believed, it is a rich, full-throttle offering that should outlive us all...100. WA 4/08. 1390 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$12,000-18,000 Château Ausone 1999 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) one lightly wine-stained label, six scuffed labels, two different importers, one with signs of old seepage...extraordinary delineation, high tannin, superb exract, and phenomenal richness all are the stuff of a legend...the result is out-and-out fabulous...95. WA 4/02. 1387 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 192
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au C h e va l B l a n c Château Cheval Blanc 1989 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) includes 12-pack five bottom neck or better, three very top shoulder...sweet, ripe, soft tannins, charm...rich, chocolatey, mocha nose...*****. MB. 1391 8 bottles per lot US$2600-4000 Château Cheval Blanc 1990 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1392: three damp-stained labels, two scuffed labels Lot 1393: nine very top shoulder,...a complex bouquet of tobacco leaf, Christmas fruitcake, sweet black fruits, bordering on fig and plum, but no hint of overripeness, and notions of new saddle leather, mint, and incense...98+. WA 6/09. 1392 6 bottles per lot US$4400-7000 1393 12 bottles per lot US$9000-14,000 Château Cheval Blanc 1995 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1394: Lot 1395: one bin-soiled label, one lightly bin-soiled label, includes 6-pack A beautiful Cheval Blanc. Compacted and extremely fruity with gorgeous ripe fruit character...full-bodied, with velvety tannins...94. WS 1/98. 1394 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 1395 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 Château Cheval Blanc 1998 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1396: A wine that harkens back to the legendary 1947 Cheval Blanc...100. JS 9/13. 1396 12 bottles per lot US$5500-8500 1397 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 Château Cheval Blanc 2000 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) A broad wine with compelling purity, a layered texture, and sweet tannin, with hints of coffee and earth in the background...99. WA 7/10. 1398 3 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Château Cheval Blanc 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1399: nicked label Lot 1400: two 3-pack s Parcel: Lots 1401 & 1402: The Cheval is of course not one of the bigger, more imposing wines of the night, but it is among the most complete, which makes it the perfect wine to close out an incredible night...100. AG 11/15. 1399 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1100-1700 1400 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$7000-10,000 1401 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$4400-6500 1402 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$4400-6500 Château Cheval Blanc 2010 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1403: two 6-pack s in 12-pack original carton Lot 1404: one 6-pack in original carton, one 6-pack This is another 50-year wine from this amazingly structured, rich vintage...100. WA 2/13. 1403 12 bottles per lot US$7500-11,000 1404 12 bottles per lot US$7500-11,000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 194
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au H au t-brion Château Haut-Brion 1986 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé 2cm or better Again, the palate has a great deal of freshness and mineralite, perhaps even more cohesive than the previous bottle, with an foursquare but beautifully defined finish. Shame it is my last bottle...96. WA 11/10. 1405 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6500 Château Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1406: 2cm or better, Lot 1407: 2.5cm This is unbelievable. Greatest Haut-Brion ever made... full-bodied, with an amazing concentration of fruit and velvety tannins. The finish goes on for minutes...100. WS 5/99. 1406 12 bottles per lot US$14,000-22,000 1407 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$6000-9500 Château Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé 2cm or better Lot 1408: one scuffed label, one torn label Lot 1409: six lightly scuffed labels In terms of the brilliant complexity and nobility of the aromatics...the 1990 offers an aromatic explosion that is unparalleled...98. WA 6/09. 1408 12 bottles per lot US$7000-10,000 1409 12 bottles per lot US$7000-10,000 Château Haut-Brion 1995 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Multi-dimensional and rich, with layers of ripe fruit, and beautifully integrated tannin and acidity...96. WA 2/98. 1410 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 Château Haut-Brion 1996 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1411: one nicked label, scuffed labels, one winestained label, one lightly torn capsule, three different importers, includes 12-pack Lot 1412: seven lightly scuffed labels, two nicked labels, It is tannic and medium-bodied, with outstanding purity and a layered, multi-dimensional style...92. WA 4/99. 1411 10 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1412 12 bottles per lot US$3800-6000 Château Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Lots 1413,1414 & 1416: Lot 1415: includes 6-pack Parcel: lots 1413 & 1414 The nose is just fantastic, just soars from the glass with brilliant delineation and freshness...the palate is awesome...98. WA 5/08. 1413 12 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 1414 12 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 1415 5 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3400-5000 1416 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$2800-4200 Château Haut-Brion 2000 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Lots 1417 & 1418: Lot 1418: three lightly scuffed labels Lot 1419: two lightly scuffed labels, three different importers, includes 6-pack original case with damaged lid...a deep, layered, sumptuously textured, full-bodied Haut-Brion, but one with extraordinary complexity...99. WA 6/10. 1417 12 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 1418 12 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 1419 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$6500-9500 195 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Haut-Brion 2003 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1420: one damp-stained label, one lightly torn label, two scuffed labels Lot 1421: one slightly protruded cork, While broad and ripe with a sweet, glyceral mouthfeel as well as a long, powerful, persistent finish, it retains its elegance and nobility. A wine of both power and finesse...95. WA 4/06. 1420 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 1421 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3600-5500 Château Haut-Brion 2005 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1426 & 1427 One of my wines of the night, the 2005 Haut-Brion is stratospheric. Remarkably vivid and nuanced, the 2005 presents a compelling mélange of dark flavors laced with the savory/mineral notes that are so typical of Haut- Brion...100. AG 11/15. 1422 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 1423 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2800-4400 1424 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$8500-13,000 1425 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$8000-12,000 1426 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$5500-8000 1427 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$5500-8000 Château Haut-Brion 2009 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé...it offers up a sensational perfumé of subtle burning embers, unsmoked cigar tobacco, charcoal, black raspberries, wet gravel, plums, figs and blueberries...100. WA 2/12. 1428 12 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 Château Haut-Brion 2010 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1429: two lightly wine-stained labels Lot 1430: four scuffed labels, two wine-stained labels It is full-bodied, but that s only apparent in the aftertaste, as the wine seems to float across the palate with remarkable sweetness, harmony, and the integration of all its component parts alcohol, tannin, acidity, wood, etc...100. WA 2/13. 1429 12 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 1430 12 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 197 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au L a f i t e R ot h s c h i l d For as long as anyone can remember, Lafite has been the most highly regarded wine in Bordeaux. From their very first book, published in 1845, Cocks & Feret have listed Lafite first, and it was ranked first in the famous 1855 classification of Bordeaux. Fite is an old French term meaning small hill, rise or mound; it is from this humble feature in Bordeaux somewhat bland landscape that France s most esteemed producer takes its name. The château itself is one of the oldest in Bordeaux, with much of it dating from the mid-sixteenth century. It was purchased by the wealthy Ségur family in the seventeenth century, but like much of the region at the time, the land was used for a variety of farming. Château Lafite Rothschild 1996 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé...extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable complexity...oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality...100. WA 4/99. 1431 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$9500-15,000 Château Lafite Rothschild 2005 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Delivers blackberry, dried porcini, tobacco and licorice aromas. Full-bodied, with layers of velvety tannins and loads of dark chocolate, cigar box, currant, berry and mineral...very beautiful and balanced...98. WS 3/08. 1432 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Beginning in the 1670s, the Ségurs spent around twenty years converting a large portion of the land to vineyards. With Latour and Calon, as well as Lafite, under their ownership, the Ségurs began to find a market for their wines in London. It was first mentioned in the London Gazette in 1707 and soon became famous: by the early 1730s, it was a favorite of the Prime Minister, Robert Walpole. Lafite remained in the Ségur family until 1784. It was sold several times, finally to Baron de Rothschild in 1868, by which time there were some seventy-four hectares of vines. It was a new era of industrial wealth and the Rothschild purchase certainly added much celebrity to the area. ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 198
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C h ât e au L ato u r Some of my fondest wine memories are of drinking wine bottles of the renowned Château Latour. It is, without a doubt, one of the greatest wine estates in the world. While its history goes well back to the fourteenth century, Latour began to be clearly defined as one of the greatest wine estates in the world in the mid-nineteenth century, and amazingly, It has kept that position for the last 150 years. Their wines, which are known for their power, richness and longevity, are sought after by collectors and wine lovers throughout the world. As Robert M. Parker says of Château Latour in The World s Greatest Wine Estates, The wine produced here has been an impeccable model of consistent excellence, in great, mediocre, and poor vintages. For that reason, many have long considered Latour to be the Médoc s finest wine Latour remains one of the most concentrated, rich, tannic, and full-bodied wines in the world. In 2000, I had the wonderful opportunity to taste over twenty-five vintages of Château Latour, including fourteen wines older than 1961 and four from the nineteenth century. It was an evening I will never forget. The wines were so rich, alive and fresh. What an extraordinary experience it was to be able to taste the 1900 and the 1899 side by side and discuss the differences, or to argue whether the 1955 or the 1949 is showing better right now (at my table we all thought the 1955 had the slight edge). In the end we tasted Latour from a 125 year span and although there was a lot of discussion about which were the better wines, the final conclusion of everyone in the room was that, Latour makes some of greatest wines that any of us have ever tasted. Jeff Zacharia Lot 1434 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 200
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Latour 1982 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1433: four very top shoulder, four top shoulder, four just below top shoulder, six damp-stained labels, three lightly bin-soiled labels, six scuffed labels Lot 1434: one very top shoulder, three top shoulder, two upper shoulder, one nicked label, with damaged lid It is an amazing wine...don t miss it if you are a wine lover...100. WA 6/09. 1433 12 bottles per lot US$14,000-20,000 1434 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$17,000-26,000 Château Latour 1989 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé bottom neck or better Rich and round wine. Full-bodied, with very good fruit and long velvety tannins...94. WS 2/05. 1435 12 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Château Latour 1990 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé six bottom neck or better, six very top shoulder...plenty of sweet, ripe currant fruitiness, abundant glycerin, and full body...95+. WA 6/09. 1436 12 bottles per lot US$7000-10,000 Château Latour 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé The palate is wonderfully fleshy and opulent with velvety, approachable tannins and a long finish...96. WA 11/12. 1437 12 bottles per lot US$4600-6500 Château Latour 1996 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé...classic Latour at its utmost...pure power that is stunningly balanced giving a generous level of fruit concentration...this is as good as it gets...100. WA 11/12. 1438 12 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 Château Latour 2000 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Lots 1439 & 1441: Lot 1440: two scuffed labels...this is one of the best...mind-blowing on the palate, it s an emotional and soulful red...100. JS 4/14. 1439 12 bottles per lot US$8000-14,000 1440 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4200-6500 1441 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$8500-13,000 Château Latour 2003 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1443: three lightly scuffed labels, Provenance: Zachys March 2015 Lot 35...very ripe, but not over-ripe, offers great freshness... Dense, thick and unctuously textured, this staggering Latour is undeniably the most sumptuous, opulent wine...100. WA 8/14. 1442 12 bottles per lot US$7000-10,000 1443 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$7500-11,000 Château Latour 2005 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1446: one lightly scuffed label The tannins have a perfect polish to their density, and the finish is very intense, with wonderful fruit and truffle character. This turns almost decadent, with tremendous energy and a constantly changing profile...100. JS 2/11. 1444 12 bottles per lot US$7000-10,000 1445 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$7000-10,000 1446 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$7000-10,000 1447 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$5500-8000 201 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au M a r g au x For centuries before the French Revolution, the château was owned by the Lestonnac family. The revolution, though, saw the estate s owners beheaded, and when the heirs were unable to pay the costs of running the château, Margaux was put up for auction. The successful bidder, the Marquis de la Colonilla, demolished the old château, and in 1802 work began on the grand château we know today. The Château was sold several times until it was acquired by the Ginestets, longtime shareholders who finally became sole owners in 1949, with the purchase financed by the sale of their St Emilion property, Clos Fortet. However, First Growth châteaux are expensive to run, and to finance the operations of the estate, the owner sold off the vineyards of Dufort Vivens in the 1960s and transferred Cos d Estournel to his sister in 1971. Even those moves, though, were not enough, and collapse of the Bordeaux market in the early 1970s forced Ginestet to sell the château in 1976 to Greek supermarket magnate Andre Mentzelopoulos. A serious oenophile, he was also a major shareholder in the French wine firm, Nicolas. Château Margaux 1982 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé four bottom neck or better, six very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one lightly binsoiled label 1448 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé seven bottom neck or better, three very top shoulder, two top shoulder, one bin-soiled label, two with signs of old seepage...emotionally moving. Still incredibly youthful, it showed incredible focus and depth, all backed up by considerable structure...striking in every way...98+. AG 2/12. 1449 12 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 Château Margaux 1990 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé seven bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder, three top shoulder Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent, full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...100. WA 6/09. 1450 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 Château Margaux 1995 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé 1451 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 1452 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4400-6500 Château Margaux 1996 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé Lots 1453 & 1454: includes 12-pack Lot 1454: one lightly scuffed label, two different importers Lot 1455: bin-soiled label 1453 8 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 1454 12 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 1455 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Château Margaux 2000 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1456: one lightly nicked label, one with signs of old seepage, Lots 1457 & 1458: banded Parcel: lots 1457 & 1458 1456 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 1457 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$7500-11,000 1458 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$7500-11,000 Château Margaux 2003 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé Lots 1460 & 1461: two lightly scuffed labels 1459 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 1460 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 1461 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4400-6500 Château Margaux 2005 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé Lots 1462-1464: Lot 1465: with damaged lid No matter how you look at it, the 2005 Margaux is pure magic...99. AG 11/15. 1462 12 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 1463 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$6000-9000 1464 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$6500-9500 1465 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$5000-7500 Château Margaux 2010 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé 1466 12 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 203 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au M o u to n R ot h s c h i l d Mouton, like much of Pauillac in the sixteenth century, was part of the sprawling Ségur estate. In the mideighteenth century the land that is now Mouton Rothschild was acquired by Baron de Brane, who changed the name to Brane-Mouton. Brane sold it in 1830 to an M Thuret; while it was already a notable Château, first appearing in a Christie s catalog in 1834, Thuret did not make maintenance of the Château a priority and resold it in 1853. The purchaser was Baron Nathaniel de Rothschild, at the time head of the English arm of the wealthy Rothschild family. While Mouton was always a highly regarded wine, a big change came when in 1922, when the twenty-oneyear-old Baron Philippe decided to run the Château fulltime. An innovator from the start of his tenure, in 1924 he decided that in order to guarantee quality the entire production would be bottled at the Château, and from 1934 he numbered each bottle released. Also, of course, he started the tradition of works of art on Mouton labels, featuring the famous Carlu ram s head from 1924 to 1926, and since a hiatus from then until 1945, each label has either been designed by a major artist or featured a tribute to a significant event in the Château s history. Perhaps his most significant achievement was persuading the French Minister for Agriculture, Jacques Chirac, that Mouton was and had always been a First Growth that had been wrongly classified. So, in 1973, for the first and only time, a revised edition of the 1855 classification was released with Mouton finally ranked, next to its Pauillac neighbors Lafite and Latour, as a First Growth. Château Mouton Rothschild 1982 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1467: one bottom neck, ten very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one damp-stained label, one lightly damp-stained label, one torn label, one lightly oxidized capsule, four slightly protruded corks Lot 1468: four bottom neck or better, one very top shoulder, one top shoulder, four lightly scuffed labels, two lightly torn capsules, one slightly protruded cork...full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Château accomplished in 1982...100. WA 6/09. 1467 12 bottles per lot US$10,000-16,000 1468 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$12,000-18,000 Château Mouton Rothschild 1985 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé two bottom neck or better, five very top shoulder, two top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, two upper shoulder, one nicked label...glorious...all the exotic Mouton fragrance; soft, flavoury, crisp...*****. MB. 1469 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 Château Mouton Rothschild 1986 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé four very top shoulder, six top shoulder, two upper-mid shoulder, one slightly depressed cork, signs of old seepage It boasts a full body of ultra richness, extraordinary length and beauty and an almost chiseled precision to the quality with fabulous length. It lasts for minutes on the palate...100. JS 3/15. 1470 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 204
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Mouton Rothschild 1989 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé nine bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder, one top shoulder This is a Mouton I found massive at the time, then elegant and slightly austere years later, but today true to its former glory. Like the amazing 1947, it should not be forgotten...98. JS 8/14. 1471 12 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Château Mouton Rothschild 1990 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé eight bottom neck or better, three very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one lightly torn label Black red. Coffee, cigar box and chocolate aromas. Fullbodied, yet harmonious, with a lovely, silky texture. A caressing and rich wine...97. WS 6/01. 1472 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Château Mouton Rothschild 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Very beautiful wine. Mouton shows finesse yet richness in this vintage...94. WS 2007. 1473 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Château Mouton Rothschild 2000 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé three with signs of old seepage A rich, tannic, earthy style, with loads of creme de cassis and floral notes...a full-bodied wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolatey notes...96+. WA 6/10. 1475 12 bottles per lot US$19,000-28,000 Château Mouton Rothschild 2010 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé This is pure Cabernet Sauvignon magic with incredible aromas of currants, blackberries and light spices. Tiny hints of hazelnut. Wet earth. Full body, with super velvety tannins. The purity of fruit is breathtaking. It goes on for minutes...100. JS 2/13. 1476 12 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 Pétrus 1995 Pomerol Unquestionably one of the vintage s superstars...on the palate, it possesses teeth-staining extract levels, massive body, and rich, sweet black fruits buttréssed by powerful, noticeable tannin...96. WA 2/98. 1477 3 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Château Mouton Rothschild 1996 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé one lightly scuffed label Incredible nose of ultraripe fruit, it s yet subtle and complex. Full-bodied, with very ripe, almost sweet fruit and a long, long caressing finish. Superb...96. WS 2007. 1474 12 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 SPECIALIST S PICK: LOT 1472 I recently drank this bottle at the High Museum Wine Auction in Atlanta and, despite the din of a 4 hour wine auction it showed beautiful. This is tertiary claret, but very pretty. Charles Antin ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 206
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au A n g é l u s Château Angélus has one of the longer histories in the St. Emilion appellation. The de Bouard family has a long history in the region. In fact, the de Bouard family has been in Bordeaux for more than 700 years. They arrived in St. Emilion in 1782. However, even though Château Angélus has been around for quite a while, the Château does not have the same track record as the family. Compared to the current owners, Angélus is mere baby having been born in 1782. That was the year when Georges de Bouard began purchasing vineyard land in the St. Emilion area. Skipping ahead a few hundred years, Catherine de Bouard de Laforest began living at a St. Emilion property known as Château Mazerat at the close of the 18th century. The true birth of what we know of as Château Angélus begins in 1909 when Maurice de Bouard de La Forest inherited the vineyard owned by his ancestor. In 1921, Maurice de Bouard de La Forest purchased a 3.5 hectare parcel of vines known as L Angélus and the estate was born. Château Angélus is still owned by the de Bouard family. In fact, since 1989, Angélus is considered one of the top estates in the entire Right Bank appellation. Hubert de Bouard is currently in charge of managing the family directed property. Today, all the children participate in running the estate. Prior to his tenure, the truth is, the property was not making wines as good as their terroir allowed. Shortly after de Bouard began running the property, he instituted another change. He changed the name from L Angélus to Angélus. He said, This allows the wine to show up first in alphabetized lists. He was right! Château Angélus was one of the first Châteaux to expand into China and Asia. In part, some of their initial success into China was due to their logo of the golden bell, where the wine is referred to as Kin Chung, The Golden Bell. In fact, Hubert de Bouard has always been a savvy marketer. He was one of the first people to connect with Hollywood when he negotiated the addition of Château Angélus into the plot of a James Bond movie! Château Angélus 1989 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) includes 12-pack one bottom neck, ten very top shoulder...exceptionally endowed, backward, rich, full-bodied, and crammed with fruit...possesses a huge finish...96. WA 2/97. 1478 11 bottles per lot US$3400-5000 Château Angélus 1990 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) with damaged lid bottom neck or better Full-bodied, flamboyant, and opulent, with low acidity and sweet tannin...96. WA 6/09. 1479 12 bottles per lot US$4600-7000 Château Angélus 1995 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Slightly reserved in the nose. Full-bodied, with loads of layered, velvety tannins. Big, yet refined and beautiful. Long and caressing...95. WS 2007. 1480 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Château Angélus 1998 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) one nicked label...full-bodied, flamboyant, well-delineated, and beautifully balanced as well as layered, with wellintegrated tannin in the powerful, rich finish...93. WA 4/01. 1481 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Château Angélus 2000 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1483: two oxidized capsules Slightly reserved in the nose. Full-bodied, with loads of layered, velvety tannins. Big, yet refined and beautiful. Long and caressing...95. WS 2007. 1482 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6500 1483 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4200-6000 Château Angélus 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lots 1484,1485 & 1488: Lot 1486: includes 6-pack Parcel: lots 1484 & 1485 The tannins are beautifully integrated but still present, and the wood, acidity, alcohol, etc., are all beautifully assimilated in this magnificent, majestic vintage of Angélus...100. WA 8/15. 1484 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6500 1485 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6500 1486 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1300-2000 1487 1 double magnum (3L) per lot US$1300-2000 1488 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$2600-4000 207 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Château Beauséjour Duffau Lagarrosse 1990 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (b) eleven bottom neck or better, one very top shoulder, one wine-stained label It reveals low acidity and high tannins, which are largely concealed by the sheer concentration and lavish glycerin the wine possesses...100. WA 6/09. 1489 12 bottles per lot US$5000-8000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 208
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Bellevue Mondotte 2005 St. Emilion Lot 1491: The flamboyant aromatics are followed by a wine of great distinction, huge richness, massive body, good acidity, and high tannin...96-100. WA 5/07. 1490 4 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1300-2000 1491 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 Château Clos Fourtet 2009 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (b) With considerable tannin and just enough acidity to provide definition, this wine transcends even its premier Grand Cru Classé terroir. It is certainly the finest Clos Fourtet ever produced...100. WA 2/12. 1498 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Château Branon 2000 St. Emilion 1492 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château Clos L Eglise 1998 Pomerol with damaged lid 1499 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$700-1000 C h ât e au C l i n e t Château Clinet 1989 Pomerol bottom neck or better This spectacularly concentrated, full-bodied, multidimensional wine is the stuff of dreams...100. WA 12/02. 1493 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 Château Clinet 1990 Pomerol bottom neck or better Full-bodied and rich, with fabulous purity, outstanding extract, and well-integrated acidity and tannin, this is a large-scaled, impressively-endowed claret...95. WA 2/97. 1494 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Château Clos L Eglise 2000 Pomerol Lot 1500: one 6-pack missing lid, one 6-pack...the wine has a full-bodied palate impression, with extraordinary purity, texture, and that multi-layered, highly nuanced finish that goes on for close to a minute...96. WA 4/03. 1500 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1501 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1502 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1600-2400 Château Clos L Eglise 2005 Pomerol Lot 1504: includes 3-pack 1503 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1504 2 double magnums (3L) per lot US$800-1200 Château Clinet 1995 Pomerol 1495 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Château Clinet 2009 Pomerol Lot 1496: Lot 1497: three different importers, includes 12-pack Viscous and multi-dimensional with silky, sweet tannin, massive fruit concentration and full-bodied power...100. WA 2/12. 1496 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1497 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 209 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au C o s d Esto u r n e l Château Cos d Estournel 1982 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1505: eleven bottom neck or better, one very top shoulder, with damaged lid Provenance: Zachys, December 2008 Lot 1506: very top shoulder, one lightly wine-stained label Provenance: Zachys, January 2008 The wine is medium to full-bodied with sweet tannins, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel, and a silky finish...95. WA 6/09. 1505 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1506 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3200-4800 Château Cos d Estournel 1990 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1508: one very top shoulder Expansive, round, and sensual, with wonderful purity as well as lushness, this irresistible wine...94. WA 6/09. 1507 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1508 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Château Cos d Estournel 2003 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1513: with damaged lid Lots 1514-1516: Lot 1514: one lightly scuffed label Lot 1516: heavily scuffed label With extraordinary richness, full-bodied, and remarkable freshness, elegance, and persistence, this is one of the finest wines ever made by this estate...98. WA 4/06. 1512 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1513 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1514 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1515 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1700-2600 1516 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1300-1900 Château Cos d Estournel 2005 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1518: four lightly bin-soiled labels Full and very layered with chewy polished tannins and a long, long finish. Just starting to open...99. JS 10/15. 1517 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1518 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1519 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1900-2800 1520 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Cos d Estournel 1995 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé 1509 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Château Cos d Estournel 2000 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1510: includes 12-pack Lot 1511: This goes on and on on the palate. The essence of class and refinement...no better Cos since 1989...96. WS 3/03. 1510 11 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 1511 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Château Cos d Estournel 2010 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1521-1523 The palate is sensational. The tannins are fine and supple, the acidity pitch-perfect, the balance absolutely exquisite...98. WA 2/13. 1521 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1522 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1523 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château Cos d Estournel 2003 double magnum (1) nicked label, scuffed label, 2005 double magnums (2) one heavily chipped wax capsule fully reveals cork, one chipped wax capsule 1524 above 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$1800-2800 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 210
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au D u c r u B e au ca i l l o u Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1982 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé seven bottom neck or better, five very top shoulder...sweet perfume of forest floor, spice box, cedar, and copious quantities of black fruits. Medium to full-bodied beautifully pure with sweet tannins...96. WA 6/09. 1525 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2003 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1533 & 1534...a full-bodied, opulent wine with loads of fruit and glycerin as well as a plush texture. It is just entering its plateau of maturity where it should remain for another 10-15 years...94. WA 8/14. 1533 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1534 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1535 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1986 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé with damaged lid three bottom neck or better, eight very top shoulder, one top shoulder 1526 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1989 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better 1527 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1995 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé 1528 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1996 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1529 & 1530 The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity, moving firmly into secondary stage...93. WA 10/16. 1529 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1530 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2000 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1532: two scuffed labels...clearly outstanding now and seems to get better and better with age...its full body yet very finely textured with pretty fruit concentration and length...96. JS 6/16. 1531 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1532 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$1800-2800 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2005 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lots 1536 & 1538: Full-bodied with fabulous concentration, exceptionally high tannin, good acidity, and massive layers of richness that build incrementally on the palate, this monumental effort is...97. WA 4/08. 1536 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1537 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1538 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2009 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1540 & 1541 Full-bodied and intense with Ducru s inimitable elegance and purity, it should firm up in the bottle after 7-10 years of cellaring and last for 40-50 years. Magnificent!...100. WA 2/12. 1539 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1540 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 1541 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 Château Ducru Beaucaillou 2010 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1542 & 1543 It s strong but noble with perfect form and beauty. All in harmony. A fabulous wine that everyone who loves Bordeaux should have a bottle or case of...100. JS 2/13. 1542 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1543 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 211 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Duhart-Milon Rothschild 2009 Pauillac, Quatrième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1544 & 1545 1544 12 bottles per lot US$800-1200 1545 12 bottles per lot US$800-1200 Château Figeac 1990 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (b) eleven bottom neck or better, one very top shoulder It offers a terrific bouquet of roasted herbs, cedarwood, licorice, sweet cherries, and background foresty/ underbrush notes, a fleshy attack, medium body, sweet fruit, and plenty of glycerin...91. WA 6/09. 1546 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Château Figeac 2000 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (b) Parcel: lots 1547 & 1548 Full and round, with soft tannins and a beautiful finish. Chocolate and fruit everywhere...93. JS 5/12. 1547 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1548 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Château Gruaud Larose 1982 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better A massive wine that is clearly of First Growth quality... continues to justify its legendary status...98. WA 6/09. 1555 6 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château Gruaud Larose 2000 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1556: one lightly scuffed label, includes 12-pack Lots 1557-1559: Lot 1559: two lightly bin-soiled labels, one lightly scuffed label Parcel: lots 1557 & 1558 1556 10 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1557 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1558 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1559 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Château Haut-Bailly 2005 Pessac Léognan 1560 12 bottles per lot US$800-1200 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1995 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé one scuffed label Parcel: lots 1549 & 1550 1549 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1550 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1996 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé 1551 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château Haut-Bailly 2010 Pessac Léognan, Grand Cru Classé 1561 5 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 Château Hosanna 2000 Pomerol two 6-pack s Full-bodied, with soft, velvety tannins and a long, caressing finish. A sensual, fantastic wine. Sorry I haven t tasted it until now...95. WS 2007. 1562 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 2000 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé Lot 1552: one with signs of old seepage Lot 1554: lightly bin-soiled label 1552 12 bottles per lot US$900-1300 1553 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$900-1300 1554 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$750-1100 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 212
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au L a C o n s e i l l a n t e One of the most elegant labels among all the top growths in the Gironde area is that produced by Château La Conseillante in Pomerol. The label is white with a fancy silver shield and a broad silver border. The capsule is a rich blue-purple which will stand out in every bin. Moreover, what is in the bottle is, after Pétrus, one of the best wines in the commune. The female councilor in the title, La Conseillante, was Catherin Conseillan, a dame de fer, a lady who had a business dealing in metals in Libourne in the middle third of the eighteenth century Perhaps it was because she wholesaled ploughshares and wire on which vines could be trained that this lady had the idea of developing a section of land on the Pomerol-St Emilion border between 1735 and 1776. She was certainly one of the pioneers of vineyard exploitation in the area. In 1756 a wine called La Conseillante was baptized. It has been one of the leading Pomerol crus ever since. T h e W i n e m a k i n g The winemaking has remained traditional. The wine undergoes a long maceration with the skins, is matured in oak barrels, half of which are renewed each year, and kept twenty to twenty-four months before bottling. It is neither filtered nor, even when it undergoes periodic racking, never pumped. Movement from one receptacle to another is by gravity...the wine resembles Lafleur Pétrus rather than Lafleur or Pétrus itself in that it is elegant rather than densely structured, perfumed and accessible rather than firm and unforthcoming, delicately rich and refined rather than voluptuously solid. This, I would suggest, is a result of the gravel and sand elements in the soil. What I find exciting about a good Conseillante is its complexity, the depth and concentration of its fruit; above all, its breed. Though it seems to mature faster than some of its more muscular neighbours, the wine is normally impeccably balanced and therefore will certainly keep. As the Conseillante motto has it: Faire peu mais fair bon ( Make little, but make it good ). It deserves its high reputation. Clive Coates, Grands Vins, 1995 T h e V i n e ya r d La Conseillante lies at the extreme eastern end of Pomerol just by the crossroads where one turns off the D21 to go down to Cheval Blanc, and is bounded by Petit Village, Vieux Château Certan, Pétrus and L Evangile on the Pomerol side and by Cheval Blanc itself across the road and the commune boundary. Part of the vineyard, indeed, is in St Emilion. The vineyard is in one piece and has remained the same size, roughly twelve hectares, since the Nicolas purchase. It now produces forty to forty-five tonneaux from equal proportions of Merlot and Cabernet Franc and ten percent Malbec. The land here is some thirty-five meters above sea level, a plateau of gravel, clay and sand, which rises marginally to the north towards Pétrus and descends in the opposite direction towards the Dordogne and the outskirts of Libourne. Château La Conseillante 1982 Pomerol just below top shoulder...it is an outstanding effort revealing plenty of black currant, kirsch, smoke, herb, and incense characteristics, a full-bodied, voluptuous texture, and melted tannins...94. WA 6/09. 1563 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$500-800 Château La Conseillante 1989 Pomerol bottom neck or better, two lightly scuffed labels, three lightly torn labels, one nicked label, one scuffed label Relatively full-bodied for a La Conseillante, with great purity, sweet tannin, but noticeable structure and muscle, this is a relatively large-scaled La Conseillante that has always been one of the top wines of the vintage...96. WA 1/03. 1564 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 213
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château La Conseillante 1990 Pomerol six bottom neck or better, four very top shoulder, two top shoulder An exuberant, atypically flamboyant effort, it possesses supple texture, medium to full body, sweet fruit, plenty of glycerin, and attractive melted tannin...97. WA 6/09. 1565 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Château La Conseillante 2000 Pomerol Lot 1567: one lightly scuffed label Full-bodied yet ethereal in the sense that it seems to combine power along with eloquence and delicacy, this is a beautifully pure wine that has just hit its plateau of full maturity...96. WA 6/10. 1566 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 1567 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 Château La Conseillante 2009 Pomerol Full-body, with phenomenal texture of ultra-fine tannins and subtle and intriguing fruit character. Goes on for minutes...97. JS 2/12. 1568 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Château La Fleur De Gay 1989 Pomerol seven bottom neck or better, five very top shoulder...great fruit on the palate, layers of richness, medium to full body, and fabulous harmony and precision. Given its superb intensity and elegant personality, it is a dazzling example of winemaking. WA 2/97. 1569 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château La Fleur De Gay 2000 Pomerol 1570 12 bottles per lot US$950-1400 Château La Fleur Pétrus 1998 Pomerol one with signs of old seepage A big wine, classic in style, with loads of berry and Indian spices, hints of mineral and flowers. Full-bodied, with full tannins and lots of fruit. Impressive...94. WS 1/01. 1571 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Château La Fleur Pétrus 2000 Pomerol It is an opulent, medium to full-bodied, big, substantial yet elegant, precise Pomerol displaying beautiful purity...93+. WA 6/10. 1572 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 Château La Gomerie 1998 St. Emilion Lot 1573: Lot 1574: two different importers, includes 12-pack 1573 12 bottles per lot US$800-1200 1574 12 bottles per lot US$800-1200 Château La Gomerie 2000 St. Emilion Parcel: lots 1575 & 1576 1575 12 bottles per lot US$900-1300 1576 12 bottles per lot US$900-1300 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé bottom neck or better, one marked label Full-bodied with extraordinary opulence as well as sweet, well-integrated, velvety tannins...fresh, lively, blockbuster La Mission...100. WA 8/12. 1577 12 bottles per lot US$9500-14,000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 214
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au L a M i s s i o n H au t-brion Although the histories of Château Haut-Brion and La Mission are entwined, both have always been separate entities, sharing a common family name. It is only since 1983 that they have shared the same proprietor when it was taken over by the owners of Haut-Brion On November 2nd 1983, the present owners acquired La Mission after the owner Francis Dewavrin was unable to resolved internal family disputes over the way the property was managed and it marks a convergence of histories between Château Haut-Brion and La Mission, though only in the sense that they share the same owner: Clarence Dillon. He enlisted Jean-Bernard Delmas as Château-manager and there followed a period that has consolidated La Mission s position as one of the greatest estates, hovering just outside the First Growths. Their commitment to innovation and improvements has been a catalyst for many estates in the Graves region to improve their wines, particularly with respect of clonal selection research. In 1987 the old chai was renovated, a new stateof-the-art cuvier was installed and a new bottling line was implemented in 1996. It must be emphasized that the estates are treated as separate entities, even though at some point the vines of both run side-by-side. In 2003 Jean-Bernard retired and handed the reins over to his son, Jean-Philippe Delmas. The Wines Certainly since the arrival of Jean-Bernard Delmas the style of wine has improved: the wine is more pure and the volatile acidity has been eradicated. At its best (the 1966, 1975, 1998) La Mission is a massive, tannic behemoth that has more in common with Château Latour than Château Haut-Brion. It is a powerful, sturdy wine with firm tannins and admirable longevity This is definitely one of the most intriguing wines in Bordeaux: the appeal of La Mission is that it seems to avoid the vagaries of winemaking trends and wears its heart on its sleeve. This is a classic wine in every sense of the word and it can make a seamless match with food. A poor La Mission is still a better wine than most; a good La Mission is a great wine and a great La Mission can be a religious experience. I have met few wine critics who do not hold this estate in high esteem: it is a wine for true wine lovers. Neil Martin, Wine Advocate, November 2006 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1990 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé bottom neck or better, one wine-stained label, six with signs of old seepage 1578 12 bottles per lot US$5500-8000 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé This is really classic in style with incredible depth and power. Muscular and amazing, it is full-bodied yet tight and agile. So complex...it s rich and flavorful and at the same time fresh and racy. A modern classic...99. JS 1/16. 1579 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1580 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3200-4800 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2000 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé Lot 1581: includes 12-pack Lots 1582-1584: Parcel: lots 1582 & 1583...pure, deep, sumptuously textured, full-bodied, powerful...100. WA 6/10. 1581 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 1582 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 1583 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 1584 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$6000-9000 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2005 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé Lots 1586,1588 & 1589: Lot 1587: one 6-pack...a long, textured, multi-layered finish that must last 50+ seconds. This is a fabulous wine and a great effort from this hallowed terroir...100. WA 6/15. 1585 8 bottles per lot US$2800-4000 1586 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6000 1587 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6000 1588 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$5000-7500 1589 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$3600-5500 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2010 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé Lots 1591-1594: Parcel: lots 1591-1594 Classic nose for this estate. Full-bodied, with an amazing palate of firm yet polished tannins and a solid palate. So dense and gorgeous. It is really stunning...100. JS 2/13. 1590 6 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 1591 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 1592 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 1593 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 1594 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 216
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub L a M o n d ot t e La Mondotte 1998 St. Emilion Lot 1595: two 6-pack s Lot 1596: It is a colossal wine!...the ultimate garage wine, La Mondotte is ultra-concentrated, frightfully expensive, yet worth every cent...96. WA 4/01. 1595 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1596 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 La Mondotte 2000 St. Emilion Lot 1597: Lot 1598: one lightly marked label, two 6-pack original wood cases A floral component also emerges as the wine sits in the glass. Extremely dense, full-bodied...98+. WA 6/10. 1597 6 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1598 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 La Mondotte 2005 St. Emilion signs of old seepage Full-bodied, with layers of beautiful oak and ripe fruit. Long and voluptuous...97. WS 3/08. 1599 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1800-2800 Château Léoville Barton 1990 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé with damaged lid bottom neck or better, one with importer tag adhered to label...exceptionally concentrated...this full-bodied, powerful, long wine is approachable. It should continue to evolve...93+. WA 6/09. 1600 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Château Léoville Barton 2000 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé This wine has always been soft and delicious...it s full and very soft, with refined tannins and a very long finish...96. JS 4/14. 1601 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1602 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1300-1900 Château Léoville Barton 2003 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1603: one 12-pack Lot 1604: with damaged lid 1603 21 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 1604 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 C h ât e au L é ov i l l e L a s C a s e s The château gets its name from the Marquis de Las-Cases Beauvoice who, upon the dividing up of the vast Léoville estate, ended with the largest portion. Hugh Barton bought a quarter, Baron Poyferré (a relative) ended up with another quarter, and the remaining half went to the Marquis. As debt accumulated during the earlier part of the twentieth century, the estate was gradually acquired by its then manager, Theophile Skavinski. Jean-Hubert Delon, the estate s present owner, is one of his descendents. T h e W i n e Although there are nearly 100 hectares under vine here, it is the fifty-three hectares of Grand Clos with that famous wall and arched entrance that is the primary source of fruit for the grand vin. The vines are planted to seventy percent Cabernet Sauvignon, seventeen percent Merlot and thirteen percent Cabernet Franc. Ageing is in sixty-five percent new oak barriques for fifteen to eighteen months, which just goes to show you don t need three and a half years in 100 percent new oak to make great wine. The second wine, Clos du Marquis, was one of Bordeaux first when the 1902 vintage debuted. These are serious wines, as good as any in the Médoc and in many years outperforming its second growth status. This estate could be called the Latour of St Julien, which is actually not very far from the truth as it does reside right next door to the First Growth! Château Léoville Las Cases 1982 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better Classic lead pencil, cassis, kirsch, cedar, and spice characteristics are abundant in both the nose and fullbodied flavors...95+. WA 6/09. 1605 12 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 Château Léoville Las Cases 1986 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better, one lightly wine-stained label, one corroded capsule, five with signs of old seepage Provenance: Zachys, The Vault...a monument to classicism, with great tannin, extraordinary delineation, and a huge, full-bodied nose... wonderfully fresh and vigorous...100. WA 1/03. 1606 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4000-6000 217 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Léoville Las Cases 1989 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé five bottom neck or better, five very top shoulder, two top shoulder Very ripe...full-bodied, delivering firm tannins and a very fresh palate. Long and flavorful...a thoroughly complex wine...96. WS 2010. 1607 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Château Léoville Las Cases 1990 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1608: one very top shoulder, one wine-stained label, four with signs of old seepage Lot 1609: two very top shoulder Lot 1610: Provenance: Zachys September 2008 Lot 1925 Lot 1611: Provenance: Zachys, March 2011 In the mouth, it is full-bodied, and while technically low in acidity, there is a freshness, delineation, and classicism...96. WA 6/09. 1608 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1609 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1610 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3200-4800 1611 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$2400-3600 Château Léoville Las Cases 1995 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé...one of the vintage s great success stories...exceptionally pure, beautifully knit aromas...staggeringly rich...a compelling effort...95. WA 2/98. 1612 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Château Léoville Las Cases 1996 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lots 1613,1614,1615 & 1617: Lot 1616: one slightly depressed cork Parcel: lots 1613-1615 It stands as one of the best wines of the vintage... You might call it proper Claret. You might call it delicious...98. WA 10/16. 1613 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1614 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1615 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1616 4 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1600-2400 1617 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 Château Léoville Las Cases 2000 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lots 1618 & 1620: Lot 1619: two lightly bin-soiled labels, nine lightly scuffed labels, two different importers...with good acidity, the tell-tale purity, layered ripeness and intensity, and a profound finish...98+. WA 6/10. 1618 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1619 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1620 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 Château Léoville Las Cases 2005 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1621: two lightly scuffed labels, Lot 1622: one damp-stained label, two individual original wood cases This is breathtaking...incredible aromas...full-bodied, with a mind blowing texture of seamless tannins that coat every millimeter of the palate...100. WS 3/08. 1621 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2200-3200 1622 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$2200-3200 Château Léoville Las Cases 2009 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé It boasts an inky/purple color, monumental concentration and lots of sweet, jammy black currant, black cherry and kirsch fruit intermixed with crushed rock and mineral notes...98+. WA 2/12. 1623 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Château Léoville Las Cases 2010 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1625: one lightly wine-stained label It shows elegant and pretty fruit character and a reserve and finesse of such great years as 1989 and 1995. The bright strong acidity gives a crunchy and creamy texture...99. JS 2/13. 1624 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1625 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 218
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Léoville Poyferré 2000 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1626 & 1627 The plushest, most ostentatious and dramatic of all the Leovilles in 2000, this wine is already sumptuous...97. WA 6/10. 1626 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1627 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Château Léoville Poyferré 2010 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1632 & 1633...this full-bodied, legendary effort is long and opulent... This spectacular effort from Poyferré that should drink well for 30+ years...98+. WA 2/13. 1632 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1633 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Château Léoville Poyferré 2003 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1628 & 1629...a potential legend in the making...a synthesis of power and elegance...a stunning effort...98. WA 4/06. 1628 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1629 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1630 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Château Le Dome 2010 St. Emilion A full-bodied wine, but ethereal in its elegance and finesse, the wine has a strikingly provocative bouquet... extraordinary purity and richness as well as a blockbuster finish...100. WA 2/13. 1634 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Château Léoville Poyferré 2009 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé A soaring bouquet...super-concentrated wine with silky tannins, stunning amounts of glycerin, a voluptuous, multilayered mouthfeel...displaying fabulous definition...100. WA 2/12. 1631 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 219 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub L e P i n The vineyard has humble beginnings. Mme. Loubie owned the land from 1924 until her passing in March 1979 and during this time the wine was sold as generic Pomerol. When Jacques Thienpont purchased the meager 1.6-hectares parcel for one million francs, he named his wine Le Pin, after a solitary pine tree that shaded the property. His cousin, Alexandre Thienpont once told me that Jacques contemplated absorbing the tiny parcel into Vieux Château Certan in order to supplement the production, but had a change of heart once it was his possession, after all quality was already improving at Vieux Château Certan. Throughout the 1980s and early 1990s the wine became an icon of modern Bordeaux. Le Pin was soon challenging the supremacy of Pétrus not only in terms of price, but in terms of quality. Its scarcity, memorable name, its understated label, charismatic proprietor and most importantly quality, provided the rocket fuel for its meteoric rise into the elite in a handful of years. The present encepagement is 92% Merlot with just 8% Cabernet Franc although the final blend is usually 100% Merlot, similar to Château Pétrus. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Le Pin 1995 Pomerol one lightly scuffed label Luscious and full-bodied, with low acidity, but plenty of grip and tannin in the finish, this wine, with its abundant cola, kirsch, and black raspberry flavors... WA 2/98. 1635 2 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 Le Pin 1998 Pomerol Lot 1637: It s so rich and powerful, with herb, berry and grilled meat undertones. Big, opulent and thick, yet balanced. It is all there...100. WS 4/08. 1636 1 bottle per lot US$2200-3200 1637 6 bottles per lot US$13,000-20,000 Château Le Plus De La Fleur de Boüard 2000 St. George St. Emilion two 6-pack s Filled with richness and intensity, with elegance, harmony, and poise, it is one of the top wines of the vintage. Sadly, very little is available...99. WA 6/10. 1638 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 C h ât e au L e g l i s e C l i n e t Château L Eglise Clinet has a long history. It dates all the way back to the back to the late 1800s. Clos L Eglise-Clinet was created in 1882. This happened when two families agreed to join together and form a partnership to produce Bordeaux wine together. The families were Mauleon Rouchut of Clos l Eglise. And the Constant family, the owners of Château Clinet. From that point forward, until the mid-1950s, their Bordeaux wine was sold under the name Clos L Eglise-Clinet. Before Denis Durantou, the current owner and wine maker took over, his great-grandfather managed the property. The elder Durantou spent all his time as a shopkeeper. He did not live at the Château. He preferred to spend his time on his dairy farm, located in Coutras. Denis Durantou took over the winery in the mid-1980s. The property, slowly but surely keeps getting better and better. Today, it is one of the stars of Pomerol! The wine is concentrated, full-bodied, opulent and rich. Everything is in harmony. This special Bordeaux wine offers a purity of fruit, exotic spice components and freshness. The portion of old vine Cabernet Franc, which is close to 70 years of age is part of what makes this wine unique. Those vines are a large component of what separates the style and aromatic complexity of L Eglise Clinet from the most of the other top Pomerol wines. Château L Eglise Clinet 1995 Pomerol...this dense, exceptionally well-delineated, layered, multidimensional L Eglise Clinet only hints at its ultimate potential...96. WA 2/98. 1639 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château L Eglise Clinet 2000 Pomerol Lot 1640: two wine-stained labels, two different importers Lots 1641 & 1642: Full-bodied with abundant tannin as well as a multidimensional, thick texture...gorgeous purity and a natural mouthfeel make for a dazzling wine...97+. WA 6/10. 1640 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1641 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1642 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2800-4200 Château L Eglise Clinet 2005 Pomerol One of the monumental wines of the vintage...full body, and exceptional density and richness...100. WA 4/08. 1643 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 221 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au L e va n g i l e H i s to r y By the 1780s the estate, then known as Fazilleau, was already some thirteen hectares (it is fourteen hectares today). Just prior the century s turning it was sold to a lawyer named Isambert, who changed the name to L Evangile. The estate was up for sale again in 1862, this time bought by Paul Chaperon, and it stayed with his descendants (the Ducasse family) until its purchase by the Rothschilds of Château Lafite in 1990. T h e W i n e While not a big producer compared to the Châteaux of the Medoc, L Evangile manages around 5000 cases annually from its fourteen hectares holding. It is a typical Pomerol blend of eighty percent Merlot and twenty percent Cabernet Franc, all of which spends eighteen to twentyfour months in fifty percent new oak barrels. Château L Evangile 2000 Pomerol Lot 1651: one faded label Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with an opulence and succulence that are prodigious, the tannins are present but extremely sweet...98. WA 6/10. 1649 6 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1650 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1651 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Château L Evangile 2009 Pomerol includes 12-pack...striking aromatics, massive, full-bodied mouthfeel and multi-layered palate that resembles a skyscraper in the mouth...mindboggling complexity and finesse...100. WA 2/12. 1652 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 L Evangile is a wine of great refinement, poised, focused and with layers ripe silky fruit with a nice hint of graphite and earth. Château L Evangile 1990 Pomerol ten bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder It is a complex effort with lots of cedar, sweet caramelized black raspberries and cherries as well as hints of licorice and underbrush. WA 6/09. 1644 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Château L Evangile 1995 Pomerol 1645 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Château L Evangile 1998 Pomerol Lot 1646: two lightly bin-soiled labels, one lightly marked label, one wine-stained label, two different importers Lot 1647: with damaged lid Captivating aromas...huge, silky tannins and an extralong, caressing finish... Incredible class, with everything in wonderful proportions. The greatest L Evangile ever made...98. WS 1/01. 1646 6 bottles per lot US$900-1400 1647 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1648 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 222
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au L a f l e u r C h ât e au L y n c h-bag e s Château Lafleur 1995 Pomerol eight bin-soiled labels, three lightly scuffed labels While the tannins are burly for now, the aromas keep coming--rosé petal, violet and currant backed by creamy, vanilla bean character. Elegant finish...98. WS 1/00. 1653 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Château Lafleur 1998 Pomerol two 6-pack s one lightly nicked label Full-bodied, with incredibly well-integrated tannins, a fine texture and a finish that persists for minutes...96. WS 1/01. 1654 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6000 Château Lynch-Bages 1989 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé bottom neck or better, one lightly damp-stained label Powerful and rich with some tannins still to shed at age 22, it is still a young adolescent in terms of its evolution...99+. WA 8/11. 1663 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Château Lynch-Bages 1990 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé bottom neck or better It is a hedonistic as well as intellectual turn-on. There is not a hard edge to be found...97. WA 6/09. 1664 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 Château Lafleur 2000 Pomerol Lot 1655: one lightly scuffed label Lot 1656: two 6-pack s...stacked and packed on the attack, with a multidimensional mid-palate of unbelievable intensity of concentration and richness...striking elegance, purity, and depth...100. WA 6/10. 1655 3 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 1656 12 bottles per lot US$11,000-17,000 Château Lafleur 2005 Pomerol two 3-pack s Full-bodied, with a rich, powerful palate. Tannic and muscular, with great length. Super racy. Builds and goes and goes. So fine and beautiful. Mythic...100. WS 3/08. 1657 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$10,000-15,000 Château Larcis Ducasse 2005 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classé Lot 1658: four different importers Lots 1659, 1661 & 1662: Lot 1661: bin-soiled labels A blockbuster with superb elegance, finesse, and precision, it represents an exceptional achievement...96-100. WA 5/07. 1658 10 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 1659 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1660 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 1661 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 1662 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Lynch-Bages 2000 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé Lots 1665,1666 & 1668: Lot 1667: lightly bin-soiled labels Parcel: lots 1665 & 1666...exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance. One of the all-time great examples of Lynch-Bages...97. WA 8/11. 1665 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1666 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1667 4 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1900 1668 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1900-2800 Château Lynch-Bages 2009 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé Lots 1669 & 1670: Lot 1670: one lightly scuffed label Lot 1671: two scuffed labels...an expressive, voluptuously textured effort...layered, massive mouthfeel, but no sense of heaviness or fatigue... exquisite...98. WA 2/12. 1669 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1670 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1671 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$800-1200 Château Magrez Fombrauge 2000 St. Emilion two 6-pack s two missing capsules 1672 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 223 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au M o n t r o s e Château Montrose is a relatively recent estate compared with its neighbors, but in a very short time rose from woodland to second growth status in the 1855 classification. In 1778 some unused woodland belonging to the Ségur family was sold off and purchased, along with Calon Ségur, by the Dumoulin family. In the early 1800s they began to plant vines, and by 1832 vineyards covered over thirty hectares. Around this time, a small Château-type building was built and the wine first appeared under the name of Montrose (a name of unknown origin). Though a very young estate, it gained second growth status in 1855, by which time there were almost fifty hectares under vine. It passed to the Charmolue family in 1896, and remains under their ownership. While Montrose was sixty-five hectares in size by the 1890s, unlike many of its peers it has barely grown at all since then and is currently around the sixty-eight hectares mark. The vineyards are planted with sixty-five percent Cabernet Sauvignon, twenty-five percent Merlot and ten percent Cabernet Franc, with annual production of around 25000 cases. Château Montrose is known as a very consistent performer, especially in lesser years when many of its neighbors struggle. Château Montrose 1982 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé two very top shoulder, three top shoulder, three upper shoulder, lightly bin-soiled labels, two slightly depressed corks 1673 8 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Château Montrose 1990 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé bottom neck or better...absolutely magnificent, broad, savory and mouth-filling. This is one of the all-time modern legends from Bordeaux as well as Château Montrose...100. WA 8/14. 1674 12 bottles per lot US$5000-8000 Château Montrose 2000 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lots 1677 & 1679: Lot 1678: two different importers, includes 12-pack Lot 1679: three lightly scuffed labels 1677 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1678 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1679 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Château Montrose 2003 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lots 1680-1684: Lot 1684: scuffed labels Parcel: lots 1680-1682 Dense, full-bodied and rich with an unctuous texture, wellintegrated, melted tannins, and a long, heady finish, this big, brawny, super-intense, gorgeous 2003...99. WA 8/14. 1680 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1681 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1682 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1683 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1900-3000 1684 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$2000-3000 1685 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1500-2200 Château Montrose 2005 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1686: Lot 1687: three lightly bin-soiled labels, missing lid Full body with soft, silky tannins and lots of rich fruit. Still chewy. This is just starting to open up now...96. JS 10/15. 1686 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1687 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1300-1900 Château Montrose 2009 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1688: two 6-pack s Lot 1689: one nicked label, three individual original wood cases in one 3-pack It is unctuously textured thicker and juicier than the 2010 and more forward...100. WA 8/14. 1688 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1689 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 Château Montrose 1996 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1675: one nicked label Lot 1676: four lightly bin-soiled labels 1675 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1676 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1100-1600 Château Montrose 2010 St. Estèphe, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1690 & 1691 The wine is full-bodied, even massive, with great purity, depth and a finish that goes on close to a minute...100. WA 8/14. 1690 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1691 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 224
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au P a l m e r Château Palmer 1989 Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé bottom neck or better...sweet, jammy nose...full-bodied and supple, with low acidity, copious quantities of ripe fruit and glycerin...95. WA 2/97. 1692 12 bottles per lot US$3400-5000 Château Palmer 1999 Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé Lot 1693: Lot 1694: one scuffed label...both power and elegance, it offers sweet tannin along with flavors that caress the palate...this is terrific stuff!...95. WA 4/02. 1693 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1694 5 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 Château Palmer 2000 Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé Lot 1695: Mahler-Besse I love the blackberry, plum, chocolate and cedar character. It s very long and beautiful. The velvety, textured tannins are impressive...97. JS 4/14. 1695 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1696 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1697 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2800-4200 Château Palmer 2005 Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé with damaged lid...long, multi-dimensional and textured. This wonderfully pure, stunning wine once again performs as a First Growth...98. WA 6/15. 1698 6 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Château Pape Clément 2000 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé two nicked labels The wine is expansive, has a savory, broad palate and a full-bodied mouthfeel, yet possesses vivid purity and uplift...96. WA 6/10. 1700 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Château Pape Clément 2005 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1701 & 1702 This majestic, multidimensional wines is one of the great, great wines of the vintage. It should drink well for at least another 25 years...99. WA 6/15. 1701 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1702 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1703 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 1704 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1000-1500 Château Pape Clément 2010 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé Lot 1705: Its sublime elegance, the power, the medium to fullbodied texture, the silky tannins, the subtle notes... remarkable...100. WA 2/13. 1705 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 1706 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Château Pape Clément 2000 magnum (1) 2005 double magnum (1) 2010 (3) 1707 above 3 bottles, 1 magnum (1.5L) & 1 double magnum (3L) per lot US$1100-1700 Château Palmer 2009 Margaux, Troisième Cru Classé...thrilling levels of concentration and intensity...fullbodied, phenomenally concentrated, viscous, opulent wine with plenty of sweet tannin...97. WA 2/12. 1699 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 226
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au P av i e Château Pavie 1998 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Extremely full-bodied, yet brilliantly delineated, powerful, and awesomely concentrated, it boasts a fabulous mid-palate as well as a finish that lasts for nearly a minute...95. WA 4/01. 1708 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1709 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2200-3200 Château Pavie 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1716: with damaged lid Lot 1717: individual s Lot 1718: This beauty is intense and full-bodied, with magnificent concentration, a majestic mouthfeel...a tour de force in winemaking...100. WA 8/15. 1715 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1716 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3000-4600 1717 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$3000-4600 1718 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$2200-3200 Château Pavie 2000 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Parcel: lots 1711 & 1712...stunningly rich nose...fabulously concentrated and fullbodied, with a multidimensional mouthfeel...100. WA 8/15. 1710 12 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 1711 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4000-6000 1712 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4000-6000 Château Pavie 2001 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1713: one individual with damaged lid, two individual s Lot 1714: One of the candidates for wine of the vintage...exhibits a tight but promising nose of crushed stones, liqueur of blackberries, cherries, and black currants, and subtle smoke and licorice in background...96. WA 6/04. 1713 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$2000-3000 1714 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Pavie 2009 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) Lot 1719: one lightly wine-stained label, original wood case Lot 1720: four wine-stained labels, Lot 1721: individual s...certainly the most opulent and luxuriously rich wine Pavie has ever made...the results are legendary...100. WA 8/15. 1719 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1720 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1721 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$3200-4800 Château Pavie Decesse 2000 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classé 1722 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château Pavie Decesse 2005 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classé individual s 1723 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$1100-1600 227 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au P i c h o n-baron C h ât e au P i c h o n L o n g u e v i l l e C o m t e s s e d e L a l a n d e Château Pichon-Baron 1989 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé includes 12-pack s bottom neck or better, one lightly nicked label Full-bodied and very soft, with round, caressing tannins and a deliciously fresh berry, plum aftertaste...98. WS 5/99. 1724 11 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1995 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Exquisite on the palate, this full-bodied, layered, multidimensional wine should prove to be one of the vintage s most extraordinary success stories...96. WA 2/98. 1733 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Château Pichon-Baron 2000 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1725 & 1726 It is superbly concentrated and very pure, with excellent texture and opulence. The acidity seems low, the tannin high but well-integrated...a compelling 2000...97. WA 6/10. 1725 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1726 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1727 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 1728 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1300-1900 Château Pichon-Baron 2009 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1729: includes 12-pack Lot 1730: Incredibly intense, pure and flawlessly constructed with extravagant layers of fruit and richness, this offering has developed beautifully...98. WA 2/12. 1729 6 bottles per lot US$700-1000 1730 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Pichon-Baron 2010 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1732: ten wine-stained labels...it is full-bodied and opulent...the oak is clearly pushed to the background by the wine s wealth of fruit, glycerin and full-bodied texture...97+. WA 2/13. 1731 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1732 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1996 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1734: two lightly scuffed labels, includes 12-pack Lot 1735: Lot 1736: one lightly scuffed label, one torn label, one wine-stained label, two different importers, includes 6-pack I am not sure I possess the vocabulary to describe just how captivating the 1996 is, but I do know this: If I had an opportunity to pick up a few well-stored bottles I would take it in a nanosecond...97+. AG 2/16. 1734 9 bottles per lot US$1300-2200 1735 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1736 5 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2400 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2000 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Lot 1737: Lot 1738: one nicked label, damaged missing lid This is a rich, opulent, stunning Pichon Lalande that is beginning to drink beautifully...96. WA 6/10. 1737 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 1738 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2003 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé Parcel: lots 1739 & 1740...reminiscent of the 1982 Pichon Lalande...fleshy, fullbodied, and intense, displaying a seamless integration of wood, acidity, tannin, and alcohol...95. WA 4/06. 1739 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1740 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 228
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Château Pontet-Canet 2000 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé five scuffed labels 1741 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$850-1300 Château Pontet-Canet 2003 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé one 12-pack three lightly scuffed labels 1742 23 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Château Pontet-Canet 2005 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé Lots 1743-1745: Lot 1744: two lightly bin-soiled labels Lot 1746: one damp-stained label, one scuffed label, missing lid Full-bodied and powerful, with ultra fine tannins that last for minutes on the palate. A polished, thought provoking wine...96. WS 3/08. 1743 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1744 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1745 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 1746 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$1200-1800 Château Pontet-Canet 2009 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé Lot 1749: scuffed label Black as a moonless night...irrefutable purity, laser-like precision, colossal weight and richness, and sensational freshness...100. WA 2/12 1747 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1700-2600 1748 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$1900-2800 1749 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1300-1900 Château Pontet-Canet 2010 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé Lot 1752: three heavily wine-stained labels, three lightly wine-stained labels Parcel: lots 1750 & 1751 Parcel: lots 1753 & 1754 There s a wonderful purity to this. It goes on for minutes... Seamless. There s an amazing transparency that shows you all the elements of the wine s unique terrior...100. JS 2/13. 1750 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 1751 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 1752 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 1753 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1700-2600 1754 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1700-2600 Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2000 Pessac Léognan, Grand Cru Classé with damaged lid 1755 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$900-1300 Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2005 Pessac Léognan, Grand Cru Classé 1756 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2009 Pessac Léognan, Grand Cru Classé Lots 1757-1759: Lot 1759: Provenance: Zachys, March 2015 Lot 853 Parcel: lots 1757 & 1758 A gorgeous expression of Pessac-Léognan with sweet tannin, emerging charm and delicacy, and considerable power, depth, richness and authority...100. WA 2/12. 1757 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 1758 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 1759 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1700-2600 Château Smith Haut Lafitte 2010 Pessac Léognan, Grand Cru Classé Lots 1760-1763: Lot 1762: one lightly wine-stained label Lot 1763: two damp-stained labels Parcel: lots 1760 & 1761 Full-bodied, stunningly concentrated, long, rich and moderately tannic, this wine is set for an exceptionally long life...98+. WA 2/13. 1760 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1761 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1762 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1763 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château Talbot 1982 St. Julien, Quatrième Cru Classé eleven bottom neck or better, one top shoulder, eight damp-stained labels, scuffed labels, four lightly oxidized capsules...exhibits a dense garnet color...wine remains fleshy and full-bodied with sweet tannin and an expansive, heady mouthfeel...95. WA 6/09. 1764 12 bottles per lot US$1800-3000 Château Talbot 1986 St. Julien, Quatrième Cru Classé seven very top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, three damp-stained labels, one lightly scuffed label, one nicked label 1765 8 bottles per lot US$700-1100 229 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au T e r t r e R ot e b o e u f Château Tertre Roteboeuf 1989 St. Emilion six bottom neck or better, six very top shoulder 1766 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Château Tertre Roteboeuf 1990 St. Emilion with damaged lid eleven bottom neck or better, one top shoulder, one lightly nicked label, one lightly torn label, six with importer tags adhered to labels...stunning...sweet nose of coffee, jammy berry fruit, smoke, caramel and spice...marvelously concentrated, viscous, layered, smooth wine...98. WA 2/97. 1767 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Château Tertre Roteboeuf 1995 St. Emilion 1768 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Château Tertre Roteboeuf 1998 St. Emilion two 6-pack s 1769 12 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 Château Tertre Roteboeuf 2000 St. Emilion two 6-pack s...there is a sweet character from the high glycerin level...velvety textured and full-bodied, but surprisingly youthful...98. WA 6/10. 1770 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4800 Château Troplong Mondot 2000 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classé 1771 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Château Troplong Mondot 2005 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classé Lots 1773, 1775 & 1776: Lot 1774: one lightly bin-soiled label, two different importers, includes 6-pack Lot 1775: heavily chipped wax capsules partially reveals corks...a great effort and a superstar of the vintage...fullbodied, multi-layered, and spectacularly pure and rich, it is a tour de force, and a great tribute...100. WA 6/15. 1772 8 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 1773 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1774 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1900-2800 1775 3 double magnums (3L) per lot US$2000-3000 1776 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1500-2200 C h ât e au T r ota n oy Château Trotanoy 1990 Pomerol bottom neck or better...this is an elegant, smaller-scaled, medium-bodied, evolved wine with a herbaceous note that adds complexity. WA 6/09. 1777 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Château Trotanoy 1995 Pomerol Full-bodied, with a bounty of fruit and loads of velvety tannins. Long, sweet fruit and caressing texture mark the finish...97. WS 1/98. 1778 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Château Trotanoy 2000 Pomerol Lot 1779: one lightly scuffed label, four lightly torn labels, one nicked label, two 6-pack s Lot 1780: ten lightly scuffed labels, one 6-pack original wood case, one 6-pack with damaged lid The wine is full-bodied, dense, and just beginning to shed its tannins. Generous and opulent, it is beginning to enter its plateau of full maturity...94. WA 6/10. 1779 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1780 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Château Trotanoy 2005 Pomerol Lot 1781: two 6-pack s Lot 1782: includes one 3-pack, one 3-pack Complex aromas...deep ruby/purple to the rim, this broodingly backward, deep Pomerol exhibits admirable intensity, impressive purity, and a long, concentrated finish...95. WA 4/08. 1781 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1782 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 230
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub V i e u x C h ât e au C e r ta n Vieux Château Certan 1990 Pomerol bottom neck or better...reveals a deep garnet color to the rim along with a sweet bouquet...a fleshy, full-bodied wine with exceptionally low acidity, plenty of melted tannin, and a long, layered finish...94. WA 6/09. 1783 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Vieux Château Certan 1998 Pomerol Parcel: lots 1784 & 1785 Full-bodied, with an almost dusty texture. Long and seamless, with beautiful, firm tannins and a racy finish. Wonderfully delicate sweet fruit on the finish...94. WS 2009. 1784 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 1785 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Vieux Château Certan 2000 Pomerol one nicked label A gorgeous wine of grace, elegance, and power...medium to full-bodied, elegant, and pure with low acidity as well as formidable tannins in the long finish...95. WA 6/10. 1786 12 bottles per lot US$1800-3000 Vieux Château Certan 2005 Pomerol Lot 1787: with damaged lid Lots 1788 & 1789: The palate is incredible, with a concentration that builds, and a finish that remains agile and racy. Very defined and beautiful wine with great length and freshness...97. JS 5/12. 1787 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2600 1788 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 1789 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1400-2000 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1994 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé one 6-pack, includes one 6-pack with damaged lid It is awesomely rich, with a chewy texture and great purity and definition. This is a ravishingly intense, fullbodied, dry white wine...95. WA 1/98. 1790 8 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1998 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé one with importer tag adhered to label, scuffed labels, three different importers The palate is creamy-textured with perfect acidity and fine tension. This is very harmonious and assured, sporting great depth on the marzipan-tinged finish that is long and sensual, and yet it is clear that this Haut-Brion Blanc will age with style and panache...96. WA 6/16. 1791 8 bottles per lot US$3200-5000 Château Laville Haut-Brion 1994 Graves, Cru Classé two 6-pack s 1792 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Château Laville Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé one 6-pack Full-bodied, with an unctuous texture yet zesty acidity for delineation as well as vibrancy, this majestic, multilayered, young, backward 1998 should age for many decades...95. WA 12/02. 1793 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 231 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub C h ât e au d Yqu e m Château d Yquem 1986 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur two very top shoulder, seven top shoulder, three uppermid shoulder It has a glorious, pure, honeyed bouquet...the palate is supremely well balanced with great weight and poise, the acidity dialed to perfect...95. WA 7/12. 1794 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Château d Yquem 1988 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1796: two very top shoulder The palate is seamless with a great line of crisp acid cutting through the densely packed dried tropical fruit and honeyed flavour layers. The finish just goes on and on...98. WA 9/12. 1795 24 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$3200-4800 1796 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Château d Yquem 1989 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur bottom neck or better...a large-scaled, massively rich, unctuously-textured wine that should evolve effortlessly for a half century or more... the richest Yquem made in the eighties...97. RP 1998. 1797 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 Château d Yquem 1990 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur bottom neck or better unless noted Lot 1799: four top shoulder...a seamless, full-bodied power and richness have created a wine of remarkable harmony and purity...one of the richest Yquems I have ever tasted...99. WA 4/99. 1798 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 1799 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 Château d Yquem 1997 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur includes 24-pack missing lid A sensational Yquem...gorgeous perfume...full-bodied and unctuously-textured, with good underlying acidity as well as loads of sweetness and glycerin...96. WA 4/03. 1800 20 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$2000-3000 Château d Yquem 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur Lot 1801: two 12-pack s Lot 1802: This large-scaled, youthful Yquem appears set to take its place among the most legendary vintages of the past...100. WA 4/05. 1801 24 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$4400-7000 1802 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6500 1803 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$700-1000 Château d Yquem 2003 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur, Provenance: Zachys, June 2013 Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, electrified yet refined with wonderful length and flavors...wonderful finish...98. WS 11/06. 1804 6 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château d Yquem 1988 magnum (1) very top shoulder, lightly bin-soiled label 1989 magnum (1) bottom neck 1805 above 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$900-1400 Château Climens 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé two 6-pack s Parcel: lots 1806 & 1807...monumental richness, extraordinary precision/ delineation, great purity, and moderate sweetness. The finish seemingly lasts forever...the stuff of legends...100. WA 6/04. 1806 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1807 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château Rieussec 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé Lot 1808: two 12-pack s Lots 1809 & 1810: Parcel: lots 1809 & 1810 Full-bodied, very sweet with fantastic concentration of ripe and botrytized fruit, yet balanced and refined... absolutely mind-blowing...100. WS 6/04. 1808 24 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$1300-1900 1809 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1810 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 233 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub BURGUNDY RHÔNE Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2000 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru Fine quality here...sexy, perfuméd aromas...focused, rich, relatively powerful flavors that are balanced and harmonious...91. BH 3/05. 1811 1 bottle per lot US$1000-1500 Charmes-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1995 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru...this elegant gem s thick texture and cascade of fat, chewy black fruits are divine. Spiced with toasty oak, long and refined... WA 6/97. 1812 4 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Corton Clos des Cortons Faiveley 2009 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru Lot 1813: Lot 1814: two 6-pack s Lot 1815: with damaged lid PerFuméd, profound aromas and flavors...like liquid velvet on the palate--lush dense and incredibly finegrained...a wine of great thrust and chewiness...97+. IWC 3/12. 1813 6 bottles per lot US$750-1100 1814 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1815 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Mazis-Chambertin Faiveley 2009 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru Lot 1816: two 6-pack s Lot 1817: one scuffed label A wine of great nobility...wonderfully complex and aromatic in the middle, with terrific sappiness and energy to the lightly saline flavors...94-97. IWC 1/11. 1816 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1817 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$850-1400 Bâtard-Montrachet Michel Niellon 1996 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru lightly damp-stained labels...rich, full, sweet and impressively detailed medium weight plus flavors that possess superb intensity on the palate staining finish...94. BH 10/06. 1818 3 bottles per lot US$1000-1700 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château Beaucastel 1998 Rhône Lot 1819: two lightly scuffed labels, one lightly torn label Lot 1820: individual s Lot 1821:...very opulent, with a multi-layered texture, and despite its power, massiveness, and structure, comes across as pure, well-balanced, and classic in its proportions...100. WA 6/10. 1819 7 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 1820 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 1821 1 jeroboam (3L) per lot US$1500-2200 JL CHAVE Hermitage JL Chave 1990 Rhône original carton bottom neck or better There are additional floral and black tea notes, flashes of bergamot and clove, and a lingering tarry edge that supports the finish...98. WS 2012. 1822 12 bottles per lot US$8500-13,000 Hermitage JL Chave 1995 Rhône original carton...beautifully made, offering up scents of violets and black currants, along with the tell-tale aromas of tar, truffle, mineral, and earth...95. WA 10/97. 1823 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin JL Chave 1998 Rhône...extremely full-bodied and awesomely concentrated, with formidable tannin as well as mind-blowing levels of extract and density...98. WA 2/01. 1824 1 bottle per lot US$2400-3600 Hermitage JL Chave 1998 Rhône Lot 1825: original carton Exciting. Thick, rich texture...full-bodied, with a tannic but balanced and powerful finish...94. WS 6/01. 1825 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1826 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 234
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Hermitage JL Chave 1999 Rhône Lot 1828: original carton 1827 10 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 1828 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 1829 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Hermitage JL Chave 2000 Rhône original carton Lot 1831: two lightly bin-soiled labels, one lightly nicked label, one wine-stained vintage tag, one with signs of old seepage 1830 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1831 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 Hermitage JL Chave 2003 Rhône two different importers...extraordinary minerality as well as definition since I first tasted it...prodigiously rich and full-bodied yet elegant and fresh...100. WA 2/06. 1832 12 bottles per lot US$4600-7000 Hermitage JL Chave 2005 Rhône Parcel: lots 1833 & 1834 Really packed, but amazingly supple and velvety in texture, with layer upon layer...all driving through the long, long finish...98. WS 7/08. 1833 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 1834 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 Hermitage JL Chave 2006 Rhône Really packed, but amazingly supple and velvety in texture, with layer upon layer...all driving through the long, long finish...98. WS 7/08. 1835 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2200-3200 Hermitage Blanc JL Chave 1999 (8) one marked label 2003 (4) 2009 (3) 1836 above 15 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 G u i g a l Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1998 Rhône two different importers Densely packed...possesses high tannin, but perfect harmony, impeccable balance, and gorgeous integration of acidity, alcohol, and tannin...100. WA 4/02. 1838 6 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1999 Rhône two 6-pack s two lightly bin-soiled labels, two lightly scuffed labels Literally out of this world in terms of flavor concentration and balance, the finish lasts well over 60 seconds...100. WA 6/03. 1839 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 2001 Rhône one damp-stained label Shows terrific intensity and drive through the finish, as the fruit gains more and more depth thanks to mouthwatering acidity...97. WS 7/05. 1840 6 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Côte-Rôtie Guigal La Mouline 1991 (1) La Landonne 1994 (2) one slightly depressed cork, signs of old seepage La Mouline 1998 (1) lightly scuffed label La Turque 1998 (1) 1841 above 5 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Côte-Rôtie Guigal 1995 La Landonne (3) one lightly nicked label, one lightly torn label, two slightly depressed corks La Mouline (2) one lightly torn label La Turque (2) one lightly bin-soiled label, slightly depressed corks 1842 above 7 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Hermitage JL Chave 2006 (2) 2009 (3) 2010 (3) includes 6-pack 1837 above 8 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée da Capo Pegau 1998 Rhône...shows extraordinary precision and definition...thick, unctuously textured, but with zesty acidity and sweet tannin...100. WA 6/10. 1843 2 bottles per lot US$700-1100 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 236
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée da Capo Pegau 2003 Rhône two 6-pack s one lightly torn label...it should prove to be one of the appellation s greatest classics...an enormously endowed, hugely concentrated, exhilarating effort...99-100. WA 2/06. 1844 12 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée da Capo Pegau 2007 Rhône one 6-pack two heavily scuffed labels, four scuffed labels, one torn label, three wine-stained labels Enormously concentrated, broad, expansive and massive but not over the top, this is a tour de force in winemaking...100. WA 10/10. 1845 9 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 1989 Rhône includes 12-pack original carton six 2cm or better, one 2.5cm, three 3cm...a fabulous wine that offers sensational aromatic fireworks to go with full-bodied richness and depth... blockbuster texture and a finish that just won t quit...96. WA 9/15. 1846 10 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 1990 Rhône 2cm or better unless noted Lot 1847: three 2.5cm, one 3cm, one 3.5cm, one scuffed label, two slightly depressed corks, eight with signs of old seepage, includes 12-pack original carton Lot 1848: original carton There is extraordinary freshness for such a mammoth wine in addition to abundant tannin, an amazing 60-second finish, and a level of glycerin and thick, fleshy texture...100. WA 6/00. 1847 11 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 1848 12 bottles per lot US$5000-8000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Château Rayas 1995 Rhône...spectacular...Deeply-colored and still young...huge body, yet great structure and delineation...96. WA 1/03. 1849 4 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Cailloux Cuvée Centenaire Lucien et Andre Brunel 1998 Rhône...rich, full-bodied, and unctuously-textured, with extraordinary purity, and laser-like definition for a wine of such massive concentration and depth...100. WA 12/01. 1850 12 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Château Rayas 1998 Rhône...the wine is full-bodied and fat, with high levels of sweet fruit, a velvety texture, multiple dimensions, and an explosive finish...94. WA 10/00. 1851 6 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Célestins Henri Bonneau 1998 Rhône Parcel: lots 1852 & 1853...possesses a character not unlike a top Amarone from Italy...huge nose...full-bodied and dense, with huge extract and richness...98. WA 2/06. 1852 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6500 1853 12 bottles per lot US$4200-6500 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Clos du Caillou 2000 Rhône original carton 1854 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve Deux Frères Pierre Usseglio 2000 Rhône one 6-pack two heavily scuffed labels, four scuffed labels, one torn label, three wine-stained labels 1855 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Domaine de Marcoux 2000 Rhône 1856 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Ermitage L Ermite Chapoutier 2003 Rhône one 6-pack...hauntingly perfect...full-bodied and multilayered, with magnificent concentration...this is an extraordinary expression of terroir and vintage character...100. WA 2/06. 1857 12 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 237 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Ermitage Le Pavillon Chapoutier 2003 Rhône Lot 1858: two 6-pack s Lot 1859: individual s...impressively intense nose...cascades over the palate... with extraordinary richness, intensity, and silkiness... Prodigiously concentrated and high in extract...100. WA 2/06. 1858 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 1859 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Clos des Papes 2007 Rhône Lot 1860: Lot 1861: two different importers Lot 1862: one damp-stained label, chipped wax capsules partially reveal corks, individual s Full-bodied, intense and beautifully concentrated, with plenty of muscle and depth, it shows the hallmark elegance and purity of the estate...100. WA 2/17. 1860 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1861 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 1862 2 jeroboams (3L) per lot US$650-1000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Janasse 2007 Rhône Lot 1863: two different importers Lot 1864:...and a finish that goes on well past a minute, this prodigious Châteauneuf-du-Pape is the most extraordinary wine yet made at this estate...100. WA 10/09. 1863 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 1864 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Le Secret de Sabons Domaine Roger Sabon 2007 Rhône Lot 1865: one 6-pack...it hits the palate with massive depth and richness, thrilling purity of fruit and a seamless texture that needs to be tasted to be believed...100. WA 8/14. 1865 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 1866 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Mon Aieul Pierre Usseglio 2007 Rhône Lot 1868: two different importers Full-bodied power, a multi-layered mouthfeel, tremendous purity, and awesome concentration...100. WA 10/09. 1867 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1868 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Janasse 2009 Rhône 1869 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina Clos St. Jean 2009 Rhône original carton 1870 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum Clos St. Jean 2009 Rhône individual s...abundant freshness and finesse...a certain lightness of being despite their massive power, richness, unctuosity and alcoholic clout...100. WA 10/11. 1871 4 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2600-4000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Vieilles Vignes Janasse 2010 Rhône Lot 1872: A huge bouquet...followed by a prodigious, full-bodied wine...99+. WA 10/12. 1872 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1873 5 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1600 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Deus-Ex Machina Clos St. Jean 2010 Rhône original carton A perfect wine...its expansiveness, mind-boggling richness and intensity, and 60-second finish are the stuff of legends...100. WA 10/12. 1874 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Sanctus Sanctorum Clos St. Jean 2010 Rhône individual s My favorite wine in the world...this magical wine boasts an inky/ruby/purple color, astonishing richness and an extraordinary perfume..100. WA 10/12. 1875 4 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3400-5000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes Grand Veneur 2010 Rhône three different importers 1876 11 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 238
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Côte-Rôtie Jamet 2010 Rhône original carton 1877 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Ermitage Le Pavillon Chapoutier 2010 Rhône Lot 1878: one 6-pack Lot 1879: two 6-pack s...massive, full-bodied personality. It almost defies description because of its ethereal concentration and offthe-charts extract levels...100. WA 12/12. 1878 11 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1879 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 C h a m pag n e D o m P é r i g n o n Dom Pérignon Rosé 1990 Champagne 0.5cm below foil, individual original coffrets in two 3-pack original cartons Superbly euphoric nose, as languorous and silky as a guitar solo by Carlos Santana...94. RJ 7/04. 1882 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$6000-9000 Dom Pérignon 1996 Champagne Lot 1883: original carton Lot 1884: individual original coffrets 1883 6 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1884 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Bollinger Grande Année 1996 Champagne two 6-pack original cartons Parcel: lots 1880 & 1881 A glorious 96, full-bodied and powerful. Complex nose of grains, ginger and baking bread turn to honey, citrus and nuts on the palate as it unfolds...superb...95. WS 5/03. 1880 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 1881 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 SPECIALIST S PICK: LOT 1877 I enjoyed this wine last week with my fellow Zachys Auction partner in wine at Blue Hill NYC. It exceeded both of our expectations and was a perfect balance of delicate fruit and finesse. This paired with multiple courses subtly bring new flavors to life without ever being overpowering now if only we had 2 bottles next time! Julia Banks Dom Pérignon Rosé 1996 Champagne Lot 1885: individual original gift cartons in three 3-pack original cartons Lot 1886: two 3-pack original cartons The 1996 Rosé has begun to fill out rather dramatically. Today it is rich, powerful and totally seductive...97. WA 11/10. 1885 9 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 1886 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4200-6000 Dom Pérignon 2002 Champagne Lot 1887: six Andy Warhol yellow labels, individual original coffrets in two 6-pack original cartons Lot 1888: six Andy Warhol blue labels, six Andy Warhol red labels, individual original coffrets in two 6-pack original cartons Lot 1889: original carton With time in the glass the wine gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly riper and almost tropical...flashy, opulent Dom Pérignon...96. WA 12/10. 1887 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1888 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1889 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 Dom Ruinart Blanc de Blancs 2002 Champagne Lot 1890: individual original coffrets in two 6-pack original cartons Lots 1891 & 1892: two 3-pack original cartons Parcel: lots 1891 & 1892 Shows beautiful, lacy texture, weaving persistent and mouthwatering acidity...96. WS 11/13. 1890 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1891 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2000 239 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub K r u g Krug 1985 Champagne individual original coffrets, includes 6-pack original carton into foil, lightly scuffed labels...wonderful, elusive nose of smoke, cream, honey, nuts, peaches, and vanilla... Very long aftertaste of vanilla...92. RJ 5/04. 1893 2 bottles per lot US$750-1200 Krug 1988 Champagne into foil Lot 1894: one lightly scuffed foil, one 3-pack original carton Lot 1895: one scuffed label, two 3-pack original cartons The 1988 Krug Vintage is exceptionally beautiful...a fabulous way to kick off the night and a terrific example of this wine...96. AG 5/16. 1894 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$10,000-15,000 1895 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$10,000-15,000 Krug 1990 Champagne into foil Lot 1896: original carton Lot 1897: one lightly scuffed label, four scuffed labels, two 3-pack original cartons...the fruit is so rich that the acidity is beautifully enveloped. Warmly toasted, almost burned, smoky aromas are present, together with notes of orchids, vanilla, and dried fruit...95. RJ 10/06. 1896 6 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 1897 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4800-7500 Krug 1996 Champagne Lot 1900: individual original coffrets in 6-pack original carton Lot 1901: individual original coffrets in two 6-pack original cartons Lot 1902: six individual original coffrets, two 6-pack original cartons Lot 1903: original carton...stratospheric, with layers of explosive fruit that flow effortlessly to the multi-dimensional, captivating finish. It is another eternal Champagne from Krug...98. WA 7/11. Lot 1904: two 3-pack original cartons 1900 6 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1901 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 1902 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 1903 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 1904 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$4000-6000 Krug Grande Cuvée NV Champagne Lot 1905: individual original coffrets in four 6-pack original cartons Lot 1906: two 12-pack original cartons Lot 1907: individual original coffrets in two 3-pack original cartons 1905 24 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$1400-2000 1906 24 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$1400-2000 1907 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2000 Krug Grande Cuvée NV 375ml (6) individual original coffrets in 6-pack original carton 750ml (5) includes original carton 1908 above 6 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$850-1300 5 bottles Krug 1995 Champagne Lot 1898: individual original coffrets in two 6-pack original cartons Lot 1899: two lightly scuffed labels, individual original coffrets in two 6-pack original cartons...fabulous focus and definition in a vibrant, refreshing style...surprisingly, the 1995 remains one of the more under the radar recent released from Krug...95. AG 2/12. 1898 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1899 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 Krug Rosé NV individual original coffrets in two 3-pack original cartons 1909 6 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 SPECIALIST S PICK: LOTS 1898 &1899 A linear and chiseled wine that is captivatingly vibrant. A sense of dynamic tension fills the palate with lift supported by elegant balance and wonderful depth of flavors. A classic study of finesse and precision. Josephine Young ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 242
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Louis Roederer Cristal 1996 Champagne two 6-pack original cartons This has weight yet a sensation of weightlessness thanks to its seamless texture and harmony. Still firm and forceful yet elegant...94. WS 11/03. 1910 12 bottles per lot US$3400-5000 Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 Champagne two 3-pack original cartons This beautifully-sculpted Champagne possesses notable clarity but with the additional depth of fruit that is characteristic of this vintage. It is a gorgeous, seductive Cristal of the highest level...96+. WA 12/08. 1911 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2600-3800 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 1996 Champagne individual original coffrets in 3-pack original carton Probably the foremost Winston Churchill that the world has ever seen since the prime minister passed away! Incomparably grand and impressive. A wine with which to fill your cellar...97. RJ 12/07. 1912 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill 2002 Champagne individual original coffrets in two 3-pack original cartons With time in the glass, the 2002 takes a on a striking, vinous character. Readers might want to consider opening the 2002 a few hours in advance, as it really blossoms with air...95. AG 11/15. 1913 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 1996 Champagne original carton Lot 1915: one scuffed label It s difficult not to be in a good mood when treated to such a wine. Note also the exceptional quality of the mousse...91. RJ 9/08. 1914 6 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 1915 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2200 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2002 Champagne Lot 1916: individual original coffrets Lot 1917: individual original coffrets in two 3-pack original cartons All the classic Comtes notes are there, but with a level of detail and nuance I don t think I have ever seen before. The 2002 is breathtakingly beautiful today, but also appears to have the stuffing to age for decades...98. WA 11/12. 1916 8 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 1917 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2200-3200 Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Rosé 2002 Champagne includes 6-pack original carton 1918 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2200 Philipponnat Clos des Goisses 1996 Champagne one individual in individual original carton, disgorged April 2006 1919 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1600 Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 1996 Champagne individual original gift cartons in two 6-pack original cartons 1920 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Salon Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 2002 Champagne Lot 1921: Lot 1922: individual s It s full-bodied and dense but racy and agile with a lightness and freshness. It has a gloriously long finish. It changes every moment in the glass, and has such clarity...99. JS 10/14. 1921 3 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 1922 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 244
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub ITALY PORT Sori San Lorenzo Gaja 1997 Piedmont There is tremendous balance here between the rich dark fruits, toasted oak and spices, and the more backward flavors of tar, licorice, and balsam all of which are wrapped around an intense core of minerality...96. WA 12/04. 1923 6 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Sori Tildin Gaja 1997 Piedmont Full-bodied, with velvety, rich tannins and a long finish. Refined and very well-done...95. WS 11/01. 1924 6 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Quinta do Noval Nacional 1985 Douro opaque bottles, lightly bin-soiled labels Very deep ruby-black, with ripe raisiny aromas, an abundance of fruit and tannins and an extremely thick and viscous finish...95. WS 1989. 1927 3 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Taylor Fladgate 1992 Douro...unquestionably the greatest young port I have ever tasted...if Château Latour made a late-harvest Cabernet Sauvignon, I suspect it might smell like this...100. WA 2/95. 1928 24 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$1300-1900 Sperss Gaja 1997 Piedmont two 6-pack s A virtually perfect effort represents the essence of truffles, earth, and black cherries in its striking aromatics and multidimensional, opulent, full-bodied palate...99. WA 6/01. 1925 12 bottles per lot US$3800-5500 Brunello di Montalcino Tenuta Nuova Casanova di Neri 2010 Tuscany original carton 1926 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Quinta do Noval 1997 Douro Gorgeously sweet, stunningly concentrated and full-bodied, this profound vintage port should be legendary...100. WA 1/00. 1929 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Quinta do Noval Nacional 1997 Douro This will be a great wine at its apogee and there is a distinct possibility that I am underrating its potential...94+. JBG 10/12. 1930 6 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 245 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub CALIFORNIA Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007...profound concentration, a silky, layered mouthfeel, perfect integration of tannin and wood, and remarkable depth, intensity, and balance. The finish lasts nearly a minute...98+. WA 12/09. 1931 4 bottles per lot US$1000-1600 Dominus Estate 2010 Lot 1932: Lots 1933-1935: two 6-pack s Parcel: lots 1933-1935...boasts an exceptional perfumé of hoisin sauce, licorice, underbrush, forest floor, plums, black currants and jammy cherries intertwined with hints of cedar, baking spices and oak. Full-bodied and voluptuously textured... Bravo!...100. WA 10/13. 1932 6 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 1933 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1934 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 1935 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 Harlan Estate 2002...profoundly complex...it literally has everything one could ever want in a great Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine...this prodigious offering is worth mortgaging the farm!...100. WA 12/05. 1936 2 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Harlan Estate 2012 Vivid and captivating from the very first taste...stunningly beautiful delineated wine that represents the height of total finesse...98. AG 12/14. 1937 6 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 1938 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2400-3600 Harlan Estate 2013 It is probably closest in personality and overall character to the compelling 2001, which is still a youthful wine at age 15. Drink it over the next 50+ years...100. WA 10/16. 1939 6 bottles per lot US$4200-6000 1940 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2800-4200 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2008 Sonoma Coast Brioche, nectarine, citrus and orange blossom notes intermixed with a liqueur of rocks, great acid, phenomenal concentration and staggering length result in a sublime Chardonnay...100. WA 2/11. 1941 8 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2009 Sonoma Coast...beautiful fruit, a full-bodied mouthfeel, penetrating acids and an underlying minerality and richness... sensational Chardonnay and very much in keeping with this vineyard...98. WA 8/15. 1942 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2009 Sonoma Coast...beautiful length and purity as well as a palate that builds incrementally...97+. WA 12/13. 1943 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2010 Sonoma Coast Full-bodied, lovely, and again, close to perfection (as so often these wines are), this is a beauty to drink over the next decade or more...99. WA 8/15. 1944 9 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010 Sonoma Coast...full-bodied flavors which continue the blue fruit invasion, so to speak, but with more forest floor and composty notes...98. WA 12/13. 1945 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011 Sonoma Coast...sweet berry fruit, roasted herbs, incense, a touch of background wood spice and foresty notes...92. WA 8/15. 1946 8 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay 2012 Sonoma Coast A wine of great intensity, yet incredibly ethereal elegance, this light greenish gold-colored wine is full-bodied, stunningly rich, and altogether remarkable...100. WA 3/16. 1947 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 246
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The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Pahlmeyer Red 1997 two 6-pack original cartons A prodigious red, with low acidity, spectacular concentration, and fabulous purity as well as overall symmetry...98. WA 12/00. 1948 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 original carton bottom neck or better Provenance: Zachys, November 2009 This is a huge, massive, stunningly proportioned Cabernet Sauvignon...93. WA 4/95. 1949 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3000 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 1995 original carton...a wine of extraordinary extraction, full body, and marvelously pure fruit...97. WA 12/98. 1950 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 1997 original carton one lightly scuffed label It is a compelling effort...explosive nose...full-bodied, sensational extract...sumptuously-styled, seductive...96. WA 9/00. 1951 12 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2001 original carton Rich, elegant, and nuanced...full-bodied, opulently styled with plenty of tannin, but the structural aspects of the wine are well-concealed by its intensity and overall richness...96. WA 2/05. 1952 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 1953 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Santa Cruz Mountains two 6-pack s A quite complex and dense Monte Bello, if a bit stern and rustic up front, revealing rich and concentrated pepper and wild berry flavors...long, rich and tannic finish...93. WS 9/00. 1954 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Santa Cruz Mountains two 6-pack s one lightly scuffed label...a full-bodied effort with superb purity, high tannin, and an austere finish...95. WA 12/05. 1955 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Santa Cruz Mountains Lot 1956: two 6-pack s Lot 1957: two 3-pack s Seamless and voluptuous...no hard edges and exceptional overall balance...simply magnificent...98. AG 7/15. 1956 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1957 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Santa Cruz Mountains Lot 1958: two 6-pack s...has awesome concentration and depth on the palate... beautifully pure, elegant and seamless beauty...95+. WA 10/15. 1958 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1959 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Ridge Vineyards Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 magnums (4) 2010 (4) 1960 above 4 bottles & 4 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1300-2000 SPECIALIST S PICK: LOT 1953 Insignia is one of the most consistent and flawless expressions of what Napa Valley wines offer. This particular lot of 2001 (a fav. vintage) in magnums (a fav. format) are being offered by an exceptionally knowledgeable and meticulous collector. The provenance cannot be beat. Julia Banks ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 248
S c r e a m i n g E ag l e s B r oa d W i n g s pa n It s rare. It s expensive. And there s a mystique about it. But Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon is no pretender. It s the real thing, and it deserves to be considered among s prestige wines... You can t make wine this magnificent without fabulous grapes, and Screaming Eagle clearly comes from a spectacular vineyard on the east side of Oakville, near the Oakville Crossroad While ripening Cabernet (and smaller amounts of Merlot and Cabernet Franc) is routinely easy in this area, one of the trademarks of Oakville Cabernet is that the wines often display an herbal quality that manifests itself in a variety of subtleties, including hints of anise, sage, dusty berry, cedar and occasionally a whiff of new leather and tar. You find these shades of herb in Cabernets like Heitz Martha s Vineyard (grown on the west side of Oakville), with its signature minty currant personality, or Groth, which is one of the cooler sites on the valley floor. Screaming Eagle captures the best of all these elements. It also epitomizes exquisite balance, managing both to be enormously complex and concentrated, yet elegantly styled, with a smooth, polished texture. James Laube, Wine Spectator, November 3, 2005 Lots 1961-1966 249 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Parcel: lots 1961 & 1962 What complexity. Precision and decadence plus layers of sexy fruit. A new benchmark for. This is the new legend...100. JS 7/15. 1961 3 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 1962 3 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Parcel: lots 1963 & 1964 The classicism in this wine is second to none. Incredible subtlety. Lovely austerity. Beauty in simplicity...100. JS 1/16. 1963 3 bottles per lot US$5500-8000 1964 3 bottles per lot US$5500-8000 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Parcel: lots 1965 & 1966 It grows on the palate with an extremely long finish that goes on for minutes...purity and essence to this. Feminine yet wild and unpredictable...99. JS 1/17. 1965 3 bottles per lot US$5500-8000 1966 3 bottles per lot US$5500-8000 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Parcel: lots 1967 & 1968...signature elegance and finesse, it s the incredibly fine, oh-so-pixelated tannins that help to define the signature of this vineyard...a very sensuous, pensive style...98-100. WA 10/17. 1967 3 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 1968 3 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 S h a f e r V i n e ya r d s Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Stag s Leap District I wrote the word great four different times in my most recent tasting note, which mirrored every other tasting note I have. It is full-bodied and seamless...99. WA 12/98. 1969 6 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (3) one scuffed label 2002 magnum (1) 1970 above 3 bottles & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2200 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Stag s Leap District Lot 1971:...fabulous concentration, a seamless/flawless personality, a textbook integration of alcohol, wood, tannin and acidity, an almost endless finish and a voluptuous texture...98+. WA 12/10. 1971 6 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 1972 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1600 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 Stag s Leap District one 6-pack, one scuffed label It s classic California Cabernet, but beautifully put together, showing impeccable craftsmanship and fabulous potential...100. WA 12/14. 1973 7 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Stag s Leap District This is a beauty...no doubt this is a 30- to 50-year wine if you want to cellar it properly and nibble on it over a long period of time...a fabulous effort...98-100. WA 12/14. 1974 6 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Stag s Leap District Fabulous potential...massively concentrated but incredibly elegant and poised, this is a wine of great energy and vibrancy. It is fabulously deep, built like a skyscraper, and set for an incredibly long life...98+. WA 10/16. 1975 6 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 (3) 1999 magnum (1) 2001 magnum (1) 2010 magnum (1) 2012 magnum (1) 2013 magnum (1) 1976 above 3 bottles & 5 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2800-4400 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 250
The Magnificent Private Cellar of Lee Weintraub Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 one nicked label An extraordinary nose...superb ripeness, an incredibly well-delineated, full-bodied, opulent palate, and good, uplifting acidity and freshness...97. WA 12/05. 1977 6 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 two 6-pack original cartons This opulent wine...full-bodied, but seamless, rather exuberant and flashy by Spottswoode s standards, but so pure, deep, and rich...99. WA 12/09. 1978 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 two 6-pack original cartons Parcel: lots 1979 & 1980...brilliant...glorious aromas...flawless integration of tannin, wood and acidity, it comes across like a liquid version of haute couture from the house of Chanel...100. WA 10/13. 1979 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 1980 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Spottswoode Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 Lot 1981: two 6-pack original cartons Lot 1982: original carton...dense, with higher acidity and more noticeable structure than the 2012, but is as concentrated, dense and promising...a great classic...99+. WA 8/16. 1981 12 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 1982 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Philip Togni Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 original carton...explodes onto the palate...immensely satisfying wine graced with striking inner sweetness and a vibrancy...97. WA 12/11. 1983 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 1984 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 AUSTRALIA Penfolds Grange 1994 South Australia 1985 6 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 Penfolds Grange 1998 South Australia two 6-pack s...astonishing wine, utterly seamless, maybe the best Grange yet. Powerful, aristocratic and impressive...99. WS 5/03. 1986 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 Clarendon Hills Astralis 1998 McLaren Vale two 6-pack original cartons...sensational wine...a candidate for perfection... Enormously endowed, with good acid, backstrapping tannin levels, fabulous concentration, and a layered mouthfeel...98. WA 6/09. 1987 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Clarendon Hills Astralis 2001 South Australia two 6-pack s...an extraordinary effort...sensationally concentrated, with sweet tannin, but neither weighty nor over the top...99. WA 8/03. 1988 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Clarendon Hills Astralis 2002 South Australia two 6-pack s Provenance: Zachys, June 2013 Lot 542...sweet tannin, sensational concentration, full body, an unctuous texture, and a full-throttle, tannic finish. Yet it reveals unbelievable elegance and finesse...a tour de force...99. WA 10/04. 1989 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Marquis Philips Integrity Shiraz 2002 McLaren Vale individual original gift cartons in three 3-pack original cartons...boasts terrific minerality, structure, definition, and prodigious levels of concentration as well as perfume.. compelling density, great purity, and tremendous viscosity...99. WA 8/03. 1990 9 bottles per lot US$900-1400 251 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
the EXCELLENCE collection PART IV (LOTS 1991-2092) Those that follow Zachys auctions closely will recognize this cellar from the March La Paulée auction. The Excellence Collection has returned and it is truly that: excellent. Bordeaux is a highlight here, with bottles that are decades, and sometimes nearly a century, old. The 1945 vintage to some, the greatest vintage of the 20th-century is in strong supply, as is the 47, 49, 59, and 61, all of which are contenders for best ever. The Burgundy is just as strong with DRC from 85, 88, and 90 and a large offering of Leroy, Rousseau, Dugat, Mortet and more. Greats from other regions make an appearance, too, from Chave to Guigal to Harlan, Yquem, and even Hill of Grace. With all that, this truly is excellence in vino. ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 252
BORDEAUX Château Latour 1928 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé upper-mid shoulder, remnants of label A famously tannic wine, yet it s now mellowed wonderfully. Amber-red color, with gorgeous aromas of mint, plums and minerals. Full-bodied, with big, velvety tannins and lots of ripe berries and tobacco on the finish...96. WS 8/00. 1991 1 bottle per lot US$2400-3600 Château Haut-Brion 1945 Graves, Premier Cru Classé into neck, bin-soiled and scuffed labels, rebouchée au Château en 1986 It is a fabulously rich, monumental example of a fully mature Haut-Brion that exhibits no signs of decline. Awesome!...100. WA 10/94. 1992 2 bottles per lot US$7000-10,000 Château Latour 1945 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé mid shoulder, tape adhered to torn and heavily dampstained label, protruded cork, torn capsule Full-bodied and brimming over with sweet fruit character, ripe and velvety tannins. Long and succulent finish...100. WS 8/00. 1993 1 bottle per lot US$2400-3600 Château Mouton Rothschild 1945 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé mid shoulder, bin-soiled label, corroded capsule An extraordinarily dense, opulent, and rich wine, with layers of creamy fruit...the wine finishes with a 60+ second display of ripe fruit, extract, and sweet tannin. This remarkably youthful wine (only light amber at the edge) is mindboggling!...100. WA 2/96. 1994 1 bottle per lot US$8000-12,000 Château Cheval Blanc 1947 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) very top shoulder, faded and wine-stained label, rebouchée au Château en 1997 What can I say about this mammoth wine that is more like port than dry red table wine? The 1947 Cheval Blanc exhibits such a thick texture it could double as motor oil. The huge nose of fruitcake, chocolate, leather, coffee, and Asian spices is mind-boggling...100. WA 10/94. 1995 1 bottle per lot US$6000-9000 Château Cheval Blanc 1949 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) mid shoulder, lightly bin-soiled, marked and nicked label, signs of old seepage Fully mature and glorious. Lovely aromas of berries and spice lead to intense flavors of dried fruit, cedar and tobacco, balanced, vivid and long. Shows great elegance and class...97. WS 3/99. 1996 1 bottle per lot US$1600-2600 Château Haut-Brion 1955 Graves, Premier Cru Classé one upper-mid shoulder, one mid shoulder, bin-soiled labels, one torn label, one slightly depressed cork Medium-bodied, with extraordinary elegance and sweetness, this rich, concentrated wine exhibits no hard edges. Remarkably youthful, as well as concentrated and impeccably well-balanced...97. WA 10/94. 1997 2 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Château Mouton Rothschild 1955 Pauillac, Deuxième Cru Classé mid shoulder, lightly bin-soiled label, Mahler-Besse In the mouth, there is stunning concentration, magnificent extraction of fruit, and plenty of tannin in the long finish. The wine still tastes remarkably young... Amazing!...97. WA 10/94. 1998 1 bottle per lot US$900-1400 Château Haut-Brion 1959 Graves, Premier Cru Classé 4.5cm, lightly bin-s2092 oiled label, lightly corroded capsule Sensational. Mature, generous and deep, a many-layered wine that shows sweet berry and chocolate flavors under a layer of slightly scratchy tannins...98. WS 4/97. 1999 1 bottle per lot US$1300-2000 Château Lafite Rothschild 1959 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé upper-mid shoulder, lightly bin-soiled labels One of the best-ever Lafites...The extraordinary ability to exude not only an immediate cedary perfumé but, very much a Lafite specialty, the way it opens up further avenues of fragrance and subtle by-paths, lingering in the mouth...*****. MB 12/00. 2000 2 bottles per lot US$3800-6000 253 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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Château Cheval Blanc 1961 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) upper shoulder, damp-stained and lightly nicked label...brilliantly good at Wolf s extensive vertical in 1997, its many layered, almost exotic bouquet growing even richer in the glass. Good length, a slightly nutty, walnut flavour and aftertaste...*****. MB 3/02. 2001 1 bottle per lot US$1600-2400 Château Haut-Brion 1961 Graves, Premier Cru Classé 4.5cm, bin-soiled and nicked label...pure perfection, with gloriously intense aromas. This has always been a prodigious effort...100. WA 2/96. 2002 1 bottle per lot US$1600-2600 Pétrus 1975 Pomerol top shoulder, damp-stained and heavily bin-soiled label, lightly oxidized capsule, signs of old seepage...reveals a youthful, rustic, brutally powerful style... Extremely full-bodied, ferociously tannic, but awesomely concentrated...98. WA 2/96. 2003 1 bottle per lot US$1300-1900 Château Lafite Rothschild 1986 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé bottom neck, nicked and lightly bin-soiled label The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is a hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich, and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit...100. RP 1998. 2004 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Pétrus 1990 Pomerol bottom neck, nicked label...massive in the mouth as well as incredibly pure and well-delineated...an incredible achievement!...100. WA 6/09. 2005 1 bottle per lot US$2800-4200 Pétrus 1995 Pomerol lightly marked and nicked label Unquestionably one of the vintage s superstars...on the palate, it possesses teeth-staining extract levels, massive body, and rich, sweet black fruits buttréssed by powerful, noticeable tannin...96. WA 2/98. 2006 1 bottle per lot US$1600-2400 Pétrus 2000 Pomerol It has a sumptuous, unctuous texture, plenty of tannin, but also vibrancy and brightness. This is a remarkable wine...100. WA 6/10. 2007 1 bottle per lot US$3000-4600 Château Trotanoy 1945 Pomerol mid shoulder, bin-soiled, wine-stained and lightly torn label, Nicolas Selection stamp, short capsule reveals Château branded cork With such amazing concentration and extract levels... If so, this wine could easily live for 100 years...95. WA 10/94. 2008 1 bottle per lot US$2200-3400 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1947 Graves, Cru Classé one just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, binsoiled labels, one nicked label, one scuffed label, one torn label, one wine-stained label, one Nicolas Selection stamp, one short capsule reveals vintage branded cork Very alcoholic, powerful and rich, but at the same time velvety and sweet...it is an exceptional wine with great flavor dimension and length...95. WA 10/94. 2009 2 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1959 Graves, Cru Classé just below top shoulder, glue-stained, heavily bin-soiled and torn label obscures vintage, short capsule reveals vintage branded cork...as great as the 1961 La Mission is, the 1959 is a richer, deeper-colored, more concentrated and powerful wine... Spicy and super-concentrated, with a dense, plummy/ purple color...young, broodingly backward, formidablyendowed...100. WA 4/94. 2010 1 bottle per lot US$2400-3600 Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1961 Graves, Cru Classé just below top shoulder, damp-stained and lightly binsoiled label Dense, full-bodied, alcoholic, and super-rich, this soft, opulently-textured wine makes for a fabulous drink...100. RP 1998. 2011 1 bottle per lot US$2800-4400 255 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Le Pin 1998 Pomerol scuffed label It s so rich and powerful, with herb, berry and grilled meat undertones. Big, opulent and thick, yet balanced. It is all there...100. WS 4/08. 2012 1 bottle per lot US$2200-3200 Le Pin 2000 Pomerol lightly scuffed label...dense ruby/purple color, aggressive new oak, loads of coconut, vanilla, and spice box, enormous concentration and thickness...96. WA 6/10. 2013 1 bottle per lot US$2200-3200 Château Laville Haut-Brion 1947 Graves, Cru Classé one upper-mid shoulder, two mid shoulder, heavily binsoiled labels, two lightly torn labels, one torn label, faded labels obscure vintage, short capsules confirm vintage 2014 3 bottles per lot US$1800-3000 C h ât e au D Yqu e m Château d Yquem 1900 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur upper shoulder, faded and lightly torn label, short capsule reveals rebouchée au Château en 1986 branded cork An amalgam of my most recent notes: limpid yellowgold; perfect richness and ripeness on the nose; classic ; very sweet, full, fleshy, velvety, richly flavoured, perfect balance...*****. MB 12/98. 2017 1 bottle per lot US$4000-6000 Château d Yquem 1929 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur top shoulder, damp-stained and nicked label, short capsule reveals rebouchée au Château en 1997 branded cork Utterly magnificent. So seductive that it stops you in your tracks and forces a sigh. Dark brown in color, but amazingly bright and brilliant in aroma. Complex, spicy, deep, intense and mouthfilling. Layers of caramel, apricot, orange peel and honey combine on the extra-long finish...100. WS 12/93. 2018 1 bottle per lot US$2400-3600 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1996 Pessac Léognan, Cru Classé...the wine of the vintage. It displays exceptional concentration, tangy acidity, and gorgeously layered flavors of buttery citruslike fruit, olives, and smoke...93. RP 1998. 2015 4 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1995 (1) 1998 (1) bin-soiled label 2016 above 2 bottles per lot US$850-1300 Château d Yquem 1945 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur top shoulder, heavily torn label, remnants of label, short capsule reveals vintage branded and protruded cork The palate is perfection. The balance is extraordinary...i might one day drink a Sauternes equal to the 1945 Yquem, but I will never drink a Sauternes that is better...100. WA 6/14. 2019 1 bottle per lot US$2800-4200 Château d Yquem 1959 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur top shoulder, tape adhered to damp-stained and torn label, signs of old seepage Classic, exciting...silky, creamy and round...full-bodied, with caramel and butterscotch complexity, it ends on a very intense finish...97. WS 5/99. 2020 1 bottle per lot US$1100-1600 Château d Yquem 1967 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur just below top shoulder, damp-stained and lightly nicked label, signs of old seepage...stands up to all the hype-unforgettable for its purity, elegance, harmony, its total everything...seamless, nearly endless finish. Easy to understand its reputation as the greatest Yquem of the last 35 years...100. WS 5/99. 2021 1 bottle per lot US$700-1000 Château d Yquem 1986 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur top shoulder, bin-soiled, lightly nicked and wine-stained label Compellingly concentrated, the breadth as well as depth of flavor seemingly know no limits...98. WA 1/98. 2022 1 imperial (6L) per lot US$1800-2800 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 256
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BURGUNDY D o m a i n e d e l a R o m a n é e-conti La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2.5cm, two lightly scuffed labels, one lightly wine-stained label, two marked labels A great wine, and an obvious cellar trophy...the very long expansive finish was accented by back-of-palate aromas of dried plums and apricots. Outstanding. FH. 2023 3 bottles per lot US$9000-14,000 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1988 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2.5cm, export stamp on scuffed, lightly marked and torn label There are ample tannins but the extract more than buffers them. Huge, rich and long from beginning to end...93. BH 4/04. 2024 1 bottle per lot US$1300-1900 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2cm, deteriorated, heavily bin-soiled and damp-stained label, bin-soiled vintage tag, heavily torn back label, signs of old seepage The flavors are big, rich, refined, classy, penetrating and superbly powerful yet everything is in perfect balance...99. BH 6/09. 2025 1 bottle per lot US$4800-7500 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1996 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru bin-soiled and lightly torn label The expressive nose...rich, sweet and moderately structured flavors supported by bright but not aggressive acidity and excellent finishing persistence...91. BH 10/05. 2028 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$2200-3200 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2002 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru lightly bin-soiled and nicked label, lightly torn vintage tag Impeccably balanced with a certain tenderness here with tannins that are sophisticated and quite fine with the classic Romanée-Conti character of an almost spiritual sense of harmony...97. BH 4/07. 2029 1 bottle per lot US$11,000-16,000 Romanée-St-Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2002 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru scuffed, torn and heavily marked label, slightly protruded cork The flavors are quite fine with beautiful detail...built along the lines of elegance and finesse...94. BH 1/05. 2030 1 bottle per lot US$1200-1800 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru lightly bin-soiled label, lightly corroded capsule...explodes from the glass...stunningly marrying elegance with richness and density...pure, and velvety-textured... persistent, sensual character...95. WA 8/05. 2031 1 bottle per lot US$900-1400 Romanée-St-Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 1cm, lightly bin-soiled label...while this displays only a bit of the classic RSV velvet, this character will undoubtedly become more pronounced with age as there is plenty of mid-palate density...92. BH 9/05. 2026 1 bottle per lot US$1400-2000 Romanée-St-Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2003 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru heavily scuffed labels, one lightly damp-stained label, one lightly marked label, one torn label Full-bodied, velvety-textured, as well as concentrated, it is immensely ripe, crammed with tannin, and vaunts an amazingly long finish...95. WA 8/05. 2032 2 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1995 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru one lightly marked label, two lightly scuffed labels, one lightly torn capsule The flavors however are rich and offer excellent detail and are underpinned by dense yet ripe tannins and good extract...93. BH 11/03. 2027 4 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2005 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru heavily scuffed label This is a big wine by any measure with excellent midpalate density and superb length...94. BH 1/08. 2033 1 bottle per lot US$1100-1600 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 258
Grands Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2005 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru bin-soiled label...muscular, robust and powerful big-bodied flavors that exude dry extract on the detailed and hugely persistent finish...96. BH 1/08. 2034 1 bottle per lot US$1200-1900 Chambertin Maison Leroy 1959 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 4cm, bin-soiled label...deep and still moderately structured flavors that possess excellent complexity on the powerful and impressively long finish...93. BH 4/07. 2037 1 bottle per lot US$3200-4800 Romanée-St-Vivant Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2005 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru lightly scuffed labels, one scuffed label...wonderfully fine and refined linear and firmly structured flavors that culminate in a precise, pure and driving finish that goes on and on...97. BH 1/08. 2035 4 bottles per lot US$5500-9000 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2006 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru heavily damp-stained label, tissue adhered to front label, monopole tag and back label, tissue-stained monopole tag...all wrapped in a linear, precise and palate staining finish that not withstanding the initial aromatic reserve, is indeed explosive...96. BH 1/09. 2036 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 D o m a i n e L e r oy How do you determine great? Is it size? Is it quality? Is it price? Is it reputation (whatever that is)? Is it the amount of media coverage? However you do compute it, the greatest domaines of Burgundy today must be those under the control of Lalou Bize: the Domaine Leroy and her own Domaine d Auvenay. The estates of Jadot, Faiveley and Bouchard Père et Fils are far larger, that of Romanée-Conti the most splendid in terms of the percentage of Grand Cru terroir, but for the nobility of its wines, pride of place must go to Leroy and to Domaine d Auvenay. The sheer concentration, depth and intensity Lalou Bize manages to squeeze into her bottles is breathtaking. Lalou, born in Paris, was brought up in Meursault, in the mansion today occupied by her daughter Perrine. From the word go I was fascinated, she says. I was a cellar rat, watching and helping the cavistes rack the wines, taste them, bottle them. My mother kept calling me to come out of the cellar and play with my friends like a normal schoolgirl, but as soon as I could I crept back. In 1955 she persuaded her father to let her take over. She was twenty-three. He gave me carte blanche, she says. I started as I meant to go on. I bought finished wine, and only that which pleased me. Lalou is now happy at the Domaine Leroy and on her own. Look at my vines, she will say. Look how healthy and comfortable they are. And, being Lalou, she will not fail to point out a neighbor s plot of excessively abundant, uncontrolled growth. And come and taste the wine. Lalou s wines, according to her, are always extra. The one-time cellar rat is now a master in her own right, and the wines she produces are triumphantly brilliant. Clive Coates, MW, Côte d Or Musigny Maison Leroy 1959 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 3cm, damp-stained label, wine-stained vintage tag, slightly depressed cork, signs of old seepage 2038 1 bottle per lot US$3000-4600 Richebourg Maison Leroy 1959 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2cm, damp-stained and lightly marked label, lightly nicked vintage tag 2039 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 Richebourg Domaine Leroy 1989 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2cm, sticker adhered to bin-soiled and nicked label, marked vintage tag A powerful blast of primary and secondary aromas provide a dramatic introduction to big, structured, very rich flavors and excellent length...92. BH 7/04. 2040 1 bottle per lot US$1500-2200 Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 1.5cm, tissue paper adhered to bin-soiled and torn label, torn vintage tag obscures vintage, back label confirms vintage The flavors are massive, hugely structured and extremely rich and while this is an exceptionally dramatic wine... BH 1/03. 2041 1 bottle per lot US$2800-4200 Clos de la Roche Domaine Leroy 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 3cm, one lightly bin-soiled label, one lightly marked label, one bin-soiled vintage tag, heavily chipped wax capsules fully reveal corks...exquisite equilibrium and focus, as well as a seemingly unending luxurious finish...98. WA 10/00. 2042 2 bottles per lot US$3400-5500 259 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Musigny Domaine Leroy 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2cm, lightly wine-stained back label, lightly chipped wax capsule...big, robust and amazingly concentrated with incredible extract...the stupendously long finish just explodes on the palate and arrives with a wonderful rush... BH 10/03. 2043 1 bottle per lot US$4000-6000 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1995 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru nicked and lightly marked label, slightly depressed cork...a spectacularly powerful nose...highly structured, intense...thick-textured, full-bodied, and amazingly long...96-98. WA 6/97. 2044 1 bottle per lot US$2800-4200 Chambertin Domaine Leroy 1996 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 4cm, bin-soiled label, torn vintage tag, loose capsule reveals fully branded cork...almost absurdly concentrated and thick, very pinot flavors that are powerful, focused and astonishingly long...94. BH 5/06. 2045 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 Musigny Domaine Leroy 1996 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru bin-soiled and lightly nicked label, slightly protruded cork, signs of old seepage The dark-colored 1996 Musigny displays super aromas of flowers, berries, and mint. It has huge breadth of fresh, succulent, and lush blueberries, raspberries, violets, and cherries...96. WA 10/00. 2046 1 bottle per lot US$3200-4800 Romanée-St-Vivant Domaine Leroy 1999 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru lightly marked label, slightly depressed cork...ultra distinguished and refined...pure, classy and elegant with an incredible range...simply haunting in its beauty. In a word, gorgeous...93-95. BH 1/01. 2047 1 bottle per lot US$1700-2600 A r m a n d R o u s s e au Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1961 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 3.5cm, heavily damp-stained label 2048 1 bottle per lot US$3000-4600 Chambertin Armand Rousseau 1978 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 4.5cm, scuffed, lightly torn and heavily damp-stained label...purity and finesse. The fine, velvety, almost lacy flavors are elegant, seductive and rich with perfect finishing acidity...extremely impressive...93. BH 1/03. 2049 1 bottle per lot US$4600-7000 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Armand Rousseau 1985 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 3.5cm, bin-soiled and damp-stained label...a soaring, very expressive, kaleidoscope of spicy, pure aromas...93. BH 10/04. 2050 1 bottle per lot US$2800-4200 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Armand Rousseau 2005 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru lightly scuffed label A positively kaleidoscopic nose...the rich, full and utterly classic flavors are a study of the harmonious liaison of refinement and power that culminate in an explosive and driving finish...98. BH 1/08. 2051 1 bottle per lot US$1600-2400 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Comte Georges de Vogue 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2cm or better This loaded effort should prove to be one of the longest-lived red Burgundies made in the last twenty years...96. WA 2/02. 2052 3 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Griotte-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1993 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru...classic, offering a penetrating fragrance...this phenomenally intense...absurdly rich and seductive, yet also powerful and structured...100. WA 8/95. 2053 1 bottle per lot US$900-1300 Chambertin Denis Mortet 1995 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru three bin-soiled labels, two different capsules...expressive, ripe and highly complex nose...balanced, intense and impressively persistent finish...this structural elements are really quite ripe...93. BH 1/13. 2054 5 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 260
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Clos de la Roche Hubert Lignier 1995 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru one lightly scuffed label...displays enthralling scents...its stunningly long finish offers copious quantities of fruit complemented by supple tannins...97. WA 8/98. 2055 6 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Charmes-Chambertin Dugat-Py 1996 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru two different labels, three bin-soiled labels, one lightly scuffed label, one loose capsule reveals vintage branded cork, one wrinkled capsule, two different capsules Extraordinary. Clean and fresh, with the extra dimension of rich, thick texture, it shows refined tannins, flavorful fruit and modest oak notes...96. WS 10/00. 2056 7 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Echézeaux Henri Jayer for Georges Jayer 1998 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru one bin-soiled vintage tag, two bin-soiled labels, two lightly bin-soiled labels 2060 6 bottles per lot US$12,000-18,000 Chambertin Clos de Bèze Bruno Clair 1999 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru chipped wax capsule reveals top of cork, signs of old seepage 2061 1 jeroboam (3L) per lot US$1000-1500 Clos de Vougeot Denis Mortet 2000 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru one lightly bin-soiled label 2062 10 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Charmes-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1997 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru...opulent, sexy, refined, and gorgeously velvety. Flavors reminiscent of cinnamon-laced, red cherry jam coat the palate, and linger for up to 30 seconds or more.. WA 10/99. 2057 5 bottles per lot US$1000-1600 Griotte-Chambertin Claude Dugat 1997 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru one lightly bin-soiled label Its complex flavors seemingly last forever. It has power, grace, magnificent depth, and a beguiling satin texture. WA 10/99. 2058 2 bottles per lot US$650-1000 Bâtard-Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 1989 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru 2cm or better, one lightly nicked label, one lightly winestained label, one scuffed label, two slightly protruded corks...big, rich, complex and superbly detailed flavors that deliver outstanding, indeed wonderfully palate staining length...94. BH 4/07. 2063 3 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Leroy 1990 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru one 2.5cm, two 3cm, bin-soiled labels, wine-stained back labels, heavily chipped wax capsules fully reveal corks 2064 3 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Richebourg Anne Gros 1997 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru two heavily scuffed labels, two marked labels There is better acidity than most of the wines in this group and one is struck by the finesse, unusual for both the appellation at such a young age and certainly the vintage. BH 7/04. 2059 5 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 263 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Montrachet Domaine Ramonet 1990 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru 4cm, lightly bin-soiled and nicked label...wonderfully airy and complex...superbly well balanced and powerful...the balance and underlying structure will enable this to age gracefully for years to come...94. BH 10/05. 2065 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$4000-6000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 264
Meursault Chevalières Coche-Dury 1998 Côte de Beaune one torn label 2066 5 bottles per lot US$1800-3000 Corton-Charlemagne Domaine Leroy 1999 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru two lightly scuffed labels...medium-bodied, powerful, and tightly-wound...depth, concentration, and length indicate that this youthful offering has a long life ahead of it... WA 8/01. 2067 5 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Meursault Les Rougeots Coche-Dury 2000 Côte de Beaune one lightly nicked label...gorgeously complex, intense, refined and beautifully precise flavors of terrific focus and cut...93. BH 7/03. 2068 2 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 RHÔNE Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 1969 Rhône 5cm, heavily bin-soiled and lightly nicked label, lightly torn capsule...moderately intense bouquet. A sweet attack is followed by a lean, austere wine with a dry middle...a fine La Chapelle... WA 6/00. 2072 1 bottle per lot US$700-1000 Hermitage JL Chave 1978 Rhône 2.5cm, nicked and scuffed label This has always been one of Chave s greatest vintages... Memorizing its aromas, its flavors, its texture, and its length is a quick education in what great wine is all about...96. RP 1997. 2073 1 bottle per lot US$1100-1600 Corton-Charlemagne Coche-Dury 2002 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru scuffed and lightly bin-soiled label...a great wine in every respect that to my taste is approaching its apogee but has not quite reached it...in sum, this is most impressive...96. BH 6/12. 2069 1 bottle per lot US$2800-4200 Corton-Charlemagne Coche-Dury 2005 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru lightly scuffed and wrinkled labels Wonderfully sweet and rich, gaining breadth and texture as it mounts on the back half...monumental, utterly complete...98+. IWC 9/07. 2070 3 bottles per lot US$10,000-17,000 Montrachet Comtes Lafon 2009 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru lightly bin-soiled label The big-bodied, dense and stunningly complex flavors are opulent yet focused and precise before culminating in a balanced and incredibly persistent finish...94-97. BH 2/11. 2071 1 bottle per lot US$1200-1800 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1985 Rhône 2cm or better, two lightly bin-soiled labels Sweet, thick, highly concentrated flavors contain enough acidity and soft wood tannin...100. RP 1997. 2074 3 bottles per lot US$2400-4000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château Beaucastel 1989 Rhône four 2cm or better, one 3cm, one 3.5cm, one with signs of old seepage The wine is exceptionally full-bodied and tannic, as well as awesomely concentrated and magnificently wellbalanced...99. WA 2/96. 2075 6 bottles per lot US$3800-6000 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1989 Rhône 2cm or better, one lightly damp-stained label, one lightly scuffed label, one scuffed label Full-bodied, dense, and thick, this wine possesses the essence of black cherries...99. WA 7/96. 2076 3 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 265 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château Beaucastel 1990 Rhône one 1.5cm, one 2.5cm, lightly bin-soiled labels, different importers...super-concentrated, mammoth-sized wine...a huge, fragrant perfume..muscular and tannic, with tremendous amounts of glycerin and concentration...100. WA 2/96. 2077 2 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 CHAMPAGNE Salon Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil 1985 Champagne into foil, scuffed and torn label Its richness is offset by bracing acidity, yet not quite fully integrated. Full-bodied and aristocratic...95. WS 11/00. 2082 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin JL Chave 1991 Rhône one lightly damp-stained label, one lightly torn label Full-bodied, dense, and powerful, this is a deeply concentrated, rich, compelling bottle of Hermitage...96. RP 1997. 2078 2 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 ITALY Sperss Gaja 1999 Piedmont 2083 one 5 Liter per lot US$1000-1500 Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin JL Chave 1995 Rhône one heavily torn label, one lightly scuffed label, one torn label Rich and powerful, with a formidable tannin level in the finish, it possesses a saturated purple color, great purity of fruit, considerable mouthfeel and length...97. WA 10/97. 2079 3 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 Costa Russi Gaja 2000 Piedmont Full-bodied, with ultra-fine tannins and an incredible finish. This is so fine and so long. A real beauty that grows and grows on the palate...greatest Costa Russi ever...100. WS 7/04. 2084 1 double magnum (3L) per lot US$1000-1500 Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin JL Chave 1998 Rhône lightly damp-stained and scuffed label...extremely full-bodied and awesomely concentrated, with formidable tannin as well as mind-blowing levels of extract and density...98. WA 2/01. 2080 1 bottle per lot US$2400-3600 Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin JL Chave 2000 Rhône nicked and lightly damp-stained label...great length, palate presence, and structure...huge intensity, and super elegance and finesse...96. WA 6/03. 2081 1 bottle per lot US$2200-3400 Masseto 2004 Tuscany Shows wonderful aromas...full-bodied and powerful, with layers of chewy tannins and a long, flawless finish. Compact and dense, yet racy and refined...98. WS 10/07. 2085 1 double magnum (3L) per lot US$2400-3600 Masseto 2005 Tuscany chipped wax capsule Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a rich, fruity finish... powerful and structured Merlot, with layers and layers of everything...96. WS 10/08. 2086 one 6 Liter per lot US$4000-6000 Gaja 1999 Costa Russi double magnum (1) Sori Tildin double magnum (1) 2087 above 2 double magnums (3L) per lot US$1500-2200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 266
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CALIFORNIA H a r l a n E s tat e Harlan Estate 2001...stupendous bouquet...fabulous purity, concentration, complexity, and nobleness are the stuff of legends...100. WA 2/05. 2088 2 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 Harlan Estate 2002 one lightly tissue-stained label...profoundly complex...it literally has everything one could ever want...this prodigious offering is worth mortgaging the farm!...100. WA 12/05. 2089 2 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Harlan Estate 2004 one bin-soiled label, one scuffed label...has notes of roasted coffee, charcoal, blackberry, spring flowers, and some background sweet, toasty notes...the wine is sensationally well-endowed, long, and rich...98. WA 12/07. 2090 3 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Harlan Estate 1996 (2) one lightly scuffed label 1999 (2) 2091 above 4 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 AUSTRALIA Henschke Hill of Grace Shiraz into neck 1981 (5) 1982 (2) damp-stained labels 2092 above 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 268
The Wine Collection of Gail & Stephen Freifeld (Lots 2093-2137) From dear friends of Zachys is a new portion of a collection that has graced these catalog pages on several occasions. On one of the rare sunny days of March, a Zachys team traveled to the Freifelds cellar to pack the lots in this offering. In two, separate, subterranean dark and temperature-controlled cellars the Zachys team found a treasure-trove of rare wines, almost entirely bought on release by Dr. Freifeld himself. Even those wines decades-old were bought by Dr. Freifeld, and they ve only ever been in his cellar not far from New York City. Wines tasted from the cellar have all retained the freshness and aromatic complexity one expects from storage such as this. Bid with confidence! 269 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
BORDEAUX Château Mouton Rothschild 1975 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé one very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one upper shoulder, two upper-mid shoulder, one nicked label, one lightly corroded capsule...a good dark ruby/garnet color, a sweet nose of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices, good ripe fruit and extraction, and a weighty, large-scaled, tannic finish... RP 1998. 2093 6 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Pétrus 1975 Pomerol just below top shoulder, bin-soiled and lightly wine-stained label, signs of old seepage...reveals a youthful, rustic, brutally powerful style... Extremely full-bodied, ferociously tannic, but awesomely concentrated...98. WA 2/96. 2094 1 bottle per lot US$1300-2000 Château Margaux 1978 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, two upper shoulder, two bin-soiled labels, one damp-stained label, one lightly bin-soiled label, two corroded capsules, two different importers...tarry, truffle, earthy aromas...rich, full-bodied, concentrated Margaux...92. RP 1998. 2095 4 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château Latour 1979 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé bottom neck or better, one nicked label, one torn label 2096 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1600 Château Margaux 1979 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé three bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, four with importer tags adhered to labels, three bin-soiled labels, one lightly torn label, one scuffed label, one torn label, one corroded capsule, three with signs of old seepage...classy, elegant...medium-bodied, with beautifully sweet fruit...possesses a good inner-core of sweet fruit, and a charming, harmonious personality...93. RP 1998. 2097 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Pétrus 1981 Pomerol one bottom neck, one very top shoulder, one lightly scuffed label, one nicked label...mulberry-ripe richness; fleshier, rounded, powerful finish...****. MB 12/97. 2098 2 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Pétrus 1985 Pomerol bottom neck, bin-soiled label...positively opulent, fantastically full of fruit, concentrated mouthfilling...mature looking, rich, complete...*****. MB. 2099 1 bottle per lot US$1200-1900 Château Lafite Rothschild 1988 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé one bottom neck, one very top shoulder, importer tags adhered to labels Full-bodied, with super silky tannins and a pretty balance of fruit and mint. Long and caressing. Real claret here...94. WS 2009. 2100 2 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 SPECIALIST S PICK: LOT 2095 Hard to pick a favorite from these two pages, but I ll go with the surprise: I learned the charmes of the 78s after spending a week in Bordeaux two years ago with Ivanhoé Johnson. Perfectly stored bottles are deliciously mature and not over the hill. Charles Antin ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 270
Château Gruaud Larose 1918 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé upper shoulder, glue-stained label 2101 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2200 BURGUNDY D o m a i n e d e l a R o m a n é e-conti Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1975 Graves, Cru Classé very top shoulder, lightly bin-soiled labels...indisputably the wine of the vintage...based on the aromatics alone, this offering would merit a perfect score... very concentrated, dense and remarkably youthful...97. WA 8/12. 2102 2 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Château La Fleur Pétrus 1979 Pomerol six bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, one lightly winestained label, two with signs of old seepage 2103 10 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1966 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 4cm, nicked and heavily damp-stained label, corroded capsule, slightly depressed cork Fantastically complex, warm, generous and remarkably intense...this is very classy juice offering impressive depth and a classic Richebourg drinking experience...94. BH 1/04. 2104 1 bottle per lot US$2600-3800 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1978 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 4.5cm, damp-stained, marked and scuffed label...concentrated, sweet, very rich essence of mature burg with superb length and quality depth...92. BH 4/08. 2105 1 bottle per lot US$5000-7500 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 3cm, bin-soiled and lightly scuffed label, lightly oxidized capsule, signs of old seepage A great wine, and an obvious cellar trophy...the very long expansive finish was accented by back-of-palate aromas of dried plums and apricots. Outstanding. FH. 2106 1 bottle per lot US$3600-5500 271 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2.5cm, lightly damp-stained and scuffed label Stunningly complex nose of aged burg aromas, sous bois, spice notes (especially clove and anise) with rich, medium weight flavors that completely coat the mouth...93. BH 11/05. 2107 1 bottle per lot US$2600-3800 Romanée-Conti Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1985 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 4.5cm, lightly bin-soiled label, missing back label...a mix of primary and secondary black fruit aromas, violets the classic dried Rosé petal. The big yet refined flavors are rich, intense, mouth filling...94. BH 1/08. 2108 1 bottle per lot US$13,000-20,000 Clos de la Roche Dujac 1985 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 4cm, scuffed label 2109 1 bottle per lot US$3400-5000 Volnay Champans Marquis d Angerville 1985 Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru six 2cm or better, four 2.5cm, one 3cm, five lightly dampstained labels, three nicked labels 2110 11 bottles per lot US$2200-3300 Volnay Clos des Ducs Marquis d Angerville 1985 Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru 2cm or better, two lightly damp-stained labels, two lightly wine-stained labels, one with signs of old seepage 2111 4 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche Joseph Drouhin 1985 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru two 2.5cm, one 3.5cm, two lightly damp-stained labels Wonderfully expressive and remarkably fine and complex aromas...round, sweet, rich, deep flavors of considerable muscle and power yet there is impeccable balance and super length...93. BH 10/04. 2112 3 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 Montrachet Comtes Lafon 1989 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru 1.5cm, damp-stained and torn label...incredibly ripe, outright exotic...rich, massively structured flavors underpinned by just enough acidity to hold the balance together...92. BH 4/03. 2113 1 bottle per lot US$1700-2600 Montrachet Comtes Lafon 1996 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru torn label...vibrant, muscular, dense and exceptionally powerful flavors that possess flat out incredible detail, all wrapped in a racy, elegant and gorgeously pure finish...97. BH 11/08. 2114 1 bottle per lot US$1200-1900 273 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
RHÔNE G u i g a l Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1976 Rhône 2cm, damp-stained and nicked label, oxidized capsule...so concentrated; one simply does not see wines such as this except for 1947 Pétrus or 1947 Cheval Blanc... Extremely unctuous and viscous, with mind-boggling concentration...100. RP 1997. 2115 1 bottle per lot US$2400-3600 Côte-Rôtie La Landonne Guigal 1978 Rhône 2cm, damp-stained and torn label...excessively concentrated, prodigious amount of fruit, extract, glycerin, and character possessed by this wine...96. RP 1997. 2116 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1978 Rhône 2cm, nicked and lightly damp-stained label, lightly oxidized capsule, signs of old seepage On the palate, this wine reveals unreal concentration, layers of thick, juicy fruit, beautifully integrated acidity and tannin...one of the greatest wines made in this century...100. WA 5/96. 2117 1 bottle per lot US$3000-4600 Côte-Rôtie La Mouline Guigal 1985 Rhône 1.5cm, nicked label One of the all-time great La Moulines...one of the most concentrated but profoundly endowed and well-balanced wines I have ever tasted...100. RP 1997. 2118 1 bottle per lot US$1000-1600 Côte-Rôtie La Turque Guigal 1985 Rhône 1.5cm, lightly bin-soiled and lightly torn label Sweet, thick, highly concentrated flavors contain enough acidity and soft wood tannin...100. RP 1997. 2119 1 bottle per lot US$1000-1600 Côte-Rôtie Guigal La Landonne 1979 (1) 2cm, wine-stained and lightly bin-soiled label, corroded capsule, signs of old seepage La Landonne 1980 (2) 2cm or better, one bin-soiled label, one lightly bin-soiled label, one lightly scuffed label, signs of old seepage La Mouline 1980 (1) 1.5cm, lightly scuffed label, signs of old seepage 2120 above 4 bottles per lot US$1000-1700 Côte-Rôtie Guigal 1987 La Landonne (1) 1.5cm, lightly torn label La Mouline (1) 1.5cm, lightly scuffed label La Turque (1) 1.5cm, lightly bin-soiled label 2121 above 3 bottles per lot US$750-1200 Côte-Rôtie Guigal 1988 La Landonne (1) 0.5cm, lightly nicked label La Moulin (1) 1cm, nicked label 2122 above 2 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin Château Beaucastel 1989 Rhône 2.5cm, lightly torn label...exceptionally full-bodied and tannic, as well as awesomely concentrated and magnificently wellbalanced...99. WA 2/96. 2123 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1900 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Célestins Henri Bonneau 1989 Rhône 2.5cm, lightly marked and torn label The bouquet is deep and brilliantly profound in its purity and complexity...99. JBG 11/08. 2124 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$4000-6000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 274
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Châteauneuf-du-Pape Reserve des Célestins Henri Bonneau 1990 Rhône 2cm, nicked and lightly bin-soiled label, signs of old seepage This full-bodied, viscous, prodigious Châteauneuf-du- Pape must be tasted to be believed. It is more like a food than a beverage...100. WA 1/03. 2125 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$3800-6000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 276
Hermitage La Chapelle Jaboulet 1990 Rhône three 2cm or better, one 2.5cm, two scuffed labels, one depressed cork There is extraordinary freshness for such a mammoth wine in addition to abundant tannin, an amazing 60-second finish, and a level of glycerin and thick, fleshy texture...100. WA 6/00. 2126 4 bottles per lot US$1800-2600 PORT Quinta do Noval 1945 Douro bottom neck, facsimile label, embossed capsule confirms producer and vintage...a fragrant, rich, harmonious bouquet; sweet, perfect weight, lovely fruit, good dry finish...at best *****. MB. 2127 1 bottle per lot US$1200-1800 CALIFORNIA Mayacamas Cabernet Sauvignon 1977 three bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder, lightly nicked labels, one lightly scuffed label, two scuffed labels 2128 5 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Sine Qua Non Midnight Oil 2001 Ventura signs of old seepage With a midnight black color, and the viscosity of 10-W-40 oil...terrific texture, good underlying acidity, ripe tannin, and a 60-second plus finish...96. WA 8/03. 2129 3 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Sine Qua Non Just For The Love Of It Syrah 2002 Central Coast...the greatest California Syrah I have yet tasted... Extremely full-bodied, with fabulous intensity, great purity, awesome length...100. WA 8/04. 2130 2 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Sine Qua Non Papa Syrah 2003 Santa Rita Hills one scuffed label One of the most aromatically compelling offerings in SQN s portfolio...decadently rich, lavishly fruity, fullbodied 2003 boasting tremendous purity...97-99. WA 6/05. 2131 3 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Abreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2004...extraordinarily beautiful nose...fabulous stuffing, a rich, full-bodied mouthfeel, tremendous opulence, but plenty of tannin lurking below the surface...97. WA 12/07. 2132 6 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Sine Qua Non Into The Dark Grenache 2004 Ventura...sumptuous, sweet perfumé of candied black cherries, licorice, spice, and pepper. On the palate, the wine is fleshy, full-bodied, well-delineated, structured, powerful, and long...96. WA 8/06. 2133 3 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Sine Qua Non Poker Face Syrah 2004 Central Coast...another potentially perfect wine...continues to go from strength to strength, refusing to make any compromises on the long and less traveled road he has chosen...98-100. WA 8/06. 2134 2 bottles per lot US$900-1300 Colgin Cariad Red 2005 Full-bodied and velvety textured with fabulous concentration, high but sweet tannin and a 60+ second finish...should age effortlessly...100. WA 6/11. 2135 5 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Colgin IX Estate Red 2005...it is very full-bodied, but beautifully structured and well-delineated. With good acidity... This is a beauty of harmony, power, and great intensity...97. WA 12/07. 2136 5 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Colgin IX Estate Red 2006 With extraordinary intensity, beautiful purity, a texture and flavors that build incrementally on the palate, and a significantly long finish, this is a perfect wine...100. WA 12/08. 2137 6 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 277 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
SCREAMING EAGLE OF EXCELLENT PROVENANCE (LOTS 2138 & 2139) The following lots were purchased directly from the vineyard and held in professional storage since acquisition. CALIFORNIA Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Cool, graphite-infused veins of minerality provide the backbone for layers of dark, brooding fruit...95-97. AG 11/13. 2138 3 bottles per lot US$5000-8500 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 It lasts for minutes on the finish. The classicism in this wine is second to none. Incredible subtlety. Lovely austerity. Beauty in simplicity...100. JS 1/16. 2139 3 bottles per lot US$5500-8500 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 278
PROPERTY OF A LADY (LOTS 2140-2181) A little bit of everything in this consignment: from Californian rarities such as Marcassin and Bryant, to Piedmont standard-bearers Giacosa and Conterno, to Masseto and a smattering of Bordeaux and Burgundy. All of the wines in this offering were removed from professional wine storage in Manhattan where they ve been since purchase by the current consignor. BORDEAUX ITALY Château Lafite Rothschild 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé Full-bodied, with a solid core of tannins and a long, silky finish. Still holding back, but is concentrated and powerful...96. WS 2010. 2140 12 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 Château Margaux 1995 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé one lightly scuffed label Full-bodied and thick, yet racy, with masses of tannins and a harmonious structure...100. WS 1/98. 2141 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1995 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé 2142 12 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 BURGUNDY Clos de Tart Mommessin 1999 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru one wine-stained label...medium-bodied, sweet, harmonious and long flavors all underpinned by racy minerality. The tannins are firm and the density of extract impressive and the length incredible...92. BH 1/02. 2143 4 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 RHÔNE Ermitage Cuvée Cathelin JL Chave 2000 Rhône two 3-pack s two lightly scuffed labels...great length, palate presence, and structure...huge intensity, and super elegance and finesse...96. WA 6/03. 2144 6 bottles per lot US$15,000-24,000 Sassicaia 1985 Tuscany very top shoulder, marked label Exceptionally dense, concentrated, and full-bodied...one of the greatest wines made this century...100. WA 2/97. 2145 1 bottle per lot US$1600-2400 Barolo Monfortino Riserva Giacomo Conterno 1990 Piedmont very top shoulder, lightly scuffed label In the mouth, the wine boasts awesome extract, full body, mouth-searing levels of tannin, and a massive, 40+ second finish...96. WA 10/98. 2146 1 bottle per lot US$1000-1500 Barbaresco Sori San Lorenzo Gaja 1995 Piedmont one lightly damp-stained label, four lightly scuffed labels Refined and elegant despite its full-bodied, rich personality. Slightly smoky, toasted complexity on the blackberry-packed finish...96. WS 10/98. 2147 6 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Case Basse Soldera 1995 Tuscany three lightly scuffed labels...exotic nose...it displays an Ausone-like austerity backed by powerful concentration and a steely delineation that s oh, so precise...96. WA 10/01. 2148 8 bottles per lot US$2800-4400 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Intistieti Gianfranco Soldera 1995 Tuscany four lightly scuffed labels, one lightly torn label, one torn label...extraordinary ripe, surreal perfume There is also a dry, layered, intriguing texture and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute...98. WA 10/01. 2149 10 bottles per lot US$4000-6500 279 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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Barbaresco Santo Stefano di Neive Bruno Giacosa 1996 Piedmont one lightly bin-soiled label, one torn label Unmistakably traditional Piedmont--in the best sense--this Italian red offers pleasure all around...95. WS 8/99. 2150 6 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Sperss Gaja 1996 Piedmont one lightly scuffed label...enormously ripe...extremely full-bodied, with compelling intensity and purity, this is a large-scaled, massive Barolo...94-96. WA 8/99. 2151 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Barbaresco Santo Stefano di Neive Bruno Giacosa 1997 Piedmont three lightly scuffed labels, five lightly wine-stained labels, one wine-stained label...is evolved and flamboyant...a sweet perfume..fullbodied, with a creamy texture, superb concentration, and an exquisite finish...93. WA 6/01. 2152 12 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Ornellaia 1998 Tuscany Full-bodied, with a wonderfully silky palate of fine tannins and a long, fruity finish. Very sophisticated and reserved...96. WS 11/01. 2156 12 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Sassicaia 1998 Tuscany...a lovely, subtle red, yet complex, with aromas of currants, sage and green olives. Full-bodied, with a solid core of fruit and well-integrated tannins...95. WS 11/01. 2157 6 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Masseto 2001 Tuscany Full-bodied, with loads of velvety tannins and a long, long finish. Very silky indeed. A gorgeous, seductive, classy red. A monument to Tuscany...100. WS 10/04. 2158 6 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 Barolo Falletto di Serralunga Bruno Giacosa 1997 Piedmont 2153 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Sassicaia 1997 Tuscany three scuffed labels, three marked labels...this Tuscan red is full-bodied on the palate, with intense velvety tannins. Long, long finish...93. WS 7/00. 2154 5 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Masseto 1998 Tuscany three lightly marked labels, three lightly scuffed labels...intense aromas...full-bodied and very velvety, with masses of fruit on the palate and a long, long finish. This is magical Masseto...97. WS 7/01. 2155 6 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 CALIFORNIA Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 one lightly damp-stained label...a profoundly rich, silky-textured wine with an uncanny balance between its smooth tannin and layers of cassis and blackberry/mineral-tinged fruit...95. WA 12/97. 2159 10 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 two lightly bin-soiled labels, one lightly wine-stained label Well done, rich and balanced, with tight, dense, chewy tannins...complexity and depth, with subtle flavor nuances and a persistent aftertaste...93. WS 11/04. 2160 10 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1995...phenomenal concentration, and virtually perfect balance and equilibrium...99. WA 12/97. 2161 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 281 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 one lightly scuffed label Full-bodied, with impressive purity, a multi-layered midpalate and finish, it is an expressive, pure, powerful, and large-boned wine...94. WA 6/00. 2162 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 1997 Sonoma Coast five lightly marked labels, two lightly nicked labels...behaves like a Grand Cru from Morey-St.-Denis, possessing bracing acidity, a dense, concentrated finish, and superb purity...95. WA 8/02. 2167 6 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 one bin-soiled label, one lightly torn label Beautiful, perfuméd aromas, tremendous depth, concentration, complexity and finesse, with layers of currant, cherry and berry flavors enlivened by coffee and cedary oak...100. WS 11/00. 2163 12 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 Abreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 one lightly bin-soiled label, two scuffed labels...phenomenally intense, seamless palate, with fullbodied opulence, exquisite purity and symmetry, and a multidimensional finish that lasts for nearly a minute...100. WA 12/00. 2164 3 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 (10) one lightly nicked label 1997 magnum (1) bin-soiled label 2165 above 10 bottles & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1800-2800 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 It displays a seamless, velvety texture, layers of concentrated fruit, and a 45+ second finish. Am I being too conservative in not giving it a 3-digit score?...99. WA 1/00. 2166 3 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 Opus One 1997 four lightly damp-stained labels, one lightly marked label A rich, decidedly earthy style of Opus, showing currant, anise, black cherry, mineral, leather and sage flavors that are focused and complex...94. WS 11/00. 2168 10 bottles per lot US$2200-3600 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 lightly scuffed label...this full-bodied, multi-dimensional classic is fabulous, with extraordinary purity, symmetry, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute...100. WA 1/00. 2169 1 bottle per lot US$3600-5500 Marcassin Marcassin Vineyard Pinot Noir 1998 Sonoma Coast...similar to a hypothetical blend of a Grand Cru Musigny and a Grand Cru such as Clos de la Roche. This is an extraordinary accomplishment...98. WA 8/02. 2170 7 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 one lightly scuffed label A dark, saturated, mouthcoating wine that s fairly muscular...finishes with a potent gush of flavors and a wall of rich, ripe tannins...97. WS 8/02. 2171 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 282
Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 three damp-stained labels Its opaque purple color is followed by a gorgeous perfume..full-bodied, layered, concentrated flavors with superb balance and density...95. WA 8/02. 2172 6 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1999...a gorgeously pure nose...opulent, dense, and rich, with exceptional purity, a viscous texture, and impressive underlying tannin...97. WA 8/02. 2173 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2000...the amazing aromatic concoction includes notes of melted licorice, minerals, smoky toast, and blackberry as well as cassis liqueur...95. WA 12/03. 2174 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Abreu Vineyards Thorevilos Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 two 3-pack original cartons It is truly monumental, if not immortal stuff...tantalizing perfume...voluminous in the mouth...striking minerality, this full-bodied, opulently-textured...99. WA 2/05. 2175 6 bottles per lot US$2200-3600 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 original carton Full-bodied and multi-layered, with impeccable balance and a noteworthy juxtaposition of power and elegance...97. WA 2/05. 2176 6 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Marcassin Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard Pinot Noir 2001 Sonoma Coast A sensational Pinot that caresses the palate. Ultrarich and deeply flavored, with an easygoing and delicious...this delicate beauty dances on the palate...97. WS 2/06. 2177 12 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Colgin Cariad Red 2002 Extraordinarily elegant, exotic notes...seamless, fullbodied style that coats the palate...97. WA 2/05. 2178 12 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 A dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose...fullbodied, dense, and powerful...95. WA 12/06. 2179 3 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 A gorgeous perfume...full-bodied, concentrated, spectacularly layered and nuanced wine...96-100. WA 12/05. 2180 12 bottles per lot US$2600-3800 Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 one lightly scuffed label A wine of extraordinary nobility, it possesses a steely, well-delineated mouthfeel, full body, and enormous wealth of richness and length...98. WA 12/06. 2181 6 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 283 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
COCHE FROM A COLLECTOR (LOTS 2182-2184) These come from a seasoned collector and were stored in Zachys temperature controlled warehouse. BURGUNDY Meursault Perrières Coche-Dury 2004 Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru...excellent concentration...beguiling texture to the midpalate. The explosive and intensely mineral-driven finish possesses plenty of vibrancy as well as a moderately toasty quality...94. BH 6/12. 2182 2 bottles per lot US$3200-4800 Meursault Perrières Coche-Dury 2010 Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru lightly marked label...vibrant and quintessential Perrières...How this can be a Premier Cru rather than Grand Cru, God only knows...97. WA 7/13. 2183 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 Corton-Charlemagne Coche-Dury 2012 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru...excellent power, weight and punch to the big-bodied, well-muscled and concentrated flavors that possess almost painful intensity...93-96. BH 6/14. 2184 1 bottle per lot US$3400-5500 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 284
FINE WINES THE WORLD OVER: CABERNET EDITION (LOTS 2185-2298) This offering is heavy in one grape: Cabernet Sauvignon. One of the noblest of the noble varieties, this offering features legendary Bordeaux such as 1990 Latour and 1986 Margaux, before getting into the high-end California Cabernet. The offering is a roll call of legends from the US coast, including Araujo, Abreu, Screaming Eagle (the 1992!), Bond, Caymus, Harlan, Phelps and more. All wines were bought direct from the wineries mailing list or Château direct and stored in professional storage, so provenance is supreme. Lot 2186 285 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
BORDEAUX Château Latour 1982 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé one very top shoulder, one top shoulder, one just below top shoulder, two bin-soiled labels, one lightly bin-soiled label, two different importers It is an amazing wine...don t miss it if you are a wine lover...100. WA 6/09. 2185 3 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 Château Latour 1990 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé bottom neck or better, one lightly scuffed label, two lightly torn labels...plenty of sweet, ripe currant fruitiness, abundant glycerin, and full body...95+. WA 6/09. 2186 4 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 Château Latour 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé one lightly marked label, scuffed labels, two different importers The palate is wonderfully fleshy and opulent with velvety, approachable tannins and a long finish...96. WA 11/12. 2187 3 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 C h ât e au M a r g au x Château Margaux 1995 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé Lot 2191: scuffed labels Lot 2192: nine lightly scuffed labels, one nicked label, one marked label, four different importers Full-bodied and thick, yet racy, with masses of tannins and a harmonious structure...100. WS 1/98. 2191 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 2192 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 Château Margaux 1999 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé two scuffed labels Surprisingly charming and round...it grows in the mouth revealing tremendous length as well as purity. An archetypical Château Margaux of richness, finesse, balance, and symmetry...94. WA 4/02. 2193 3 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Château Margaux 2000 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé Lot 2194: two scuffed labels, two different importers Lot 2195: three lightly scuffed labels, one 6-pack original wood case Medium-bodied, with layers of concentration, stunning blue, red, and black fruits intermixed with spring flowers...100. WA 6/10. 2194 8 bottles per lot US$5000-8000 2195 12 bottles per lot US$8000-12,000 Château Margaux 1986 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé two bottom neck or better, three very top shoulder, one top shoulder, two different importers...emotionally moving. Still incredibly youthful, it showed incredible focus and depth, all backed up by considerable structure...striking in every way...98+. AG 2/12. 2188 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 Château Margaux 2002 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé three scuffed labels, three lightly scuffed labels The wine is medium to full-bodied, dense, with wonderful precision, freshness, and a long, full-bodied finish with impressive levels of concentration...93. WA 4/05. 2196 6 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Château Margaux 1989 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé bottom neck or better, two different importers This is a dormant volcano of a wine waiting to explode with fruit...full-bodied, very chewy adding masses of tannin...99. WS 5/99. 2189 3 bottles per lot US$1000-1700 Château Margaux 2004 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé seven lightly scuffed labels, three lightly marked labels...sweet aromas...superb fruit intensity, medium body, classic elegance, and silky, sweet tannin in the long finish...93. WA 6/07. 2197 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 Château Margaux 1990 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé bottom neck or better Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent, full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...100. WA 6/09. 2190 6 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Château Margaux 2005 Margaux, Premier Cru Classé one lightly scuffed label No matter how you look at it, the 2005 Margaux is pure magic...99. AG 11/15. 2198 2 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 286
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Château Mouton Rothschild 1997 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé four lightly scuffed labels, one lightly torn label...it possesses all the charm and fleshiness this vintage can provide...fleshy, ripe, and mouth-filling, with low acidity, soft tannin, and admirable concentration and length... WA 4/00. 2199 6 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Abreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 This has virtually perfect balance, a flawless integration of all its component parts, and an enormous finish of close to a minute. This should turn out to be an amazing wine...100. WA 10/13. 2205 3 bottles per lot US$1100-1800 Pétrus 2001 Pomerol The 2001 revealed lots of caramel, coffee, black plums and black cherries in a full-bodied, opulent, surprisingly approachable style...98+. WA 8/12. 2200 3 bottles per lot US$4600-7000 Château Angélus 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé (a) one damp-stained label The tannins are beautifully integrated but still present, and the wood, acidity, alcohol, etc., are all beautifully assimilated in this magnificent, majestic vintage of Angélus...100. WA 8/15. 2201 8 bottles per lot US$3000-4800 CALIFORNIA Abreu Vineyards Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 one scuffed label, one 3-pack original carton 2202 6 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Abreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 2010...the tannins are sweet and well-integrated in this big, blockbuster effort. It will require patiences...98. WA 10/13. 2203 4 bottles per lot US$900-1400 Abreu Vineyards Thorevilos Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 one 3-pack original carton lightly scuffed labels...the wine hits the palate with a crescendo of fruit, glycerin and body. Elevated tannins then kick in giving the wine a huge structure as well as a Bordeaux-like austerity...95+. WA 10/13. 2204 8 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 Abreu Vineyards Cappella 2010 (5) two lightly scuffed labels, one scuffed label 2012 (3) 2206 above 8 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Abreu Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Las Posadas Howell Mountain (3) Madrona Ranch (3) Thorevilos includes one original carton (5) 2207 above 11 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 A r au j o All Araujo wines are made from organically and biodynamically produced fruit grown on the Araujo estate located in the northeast, near Calistoga. Established 120 years ago, and planted to Cabernet Sauvgnon in 1964, the Eisele Vineyard consists of well-drained cobbly soils that produce a low-yield, highly concentrated crop furnishing intensely fruited and powerfully long lived wines of class and character. When the Araujo family acquired the vineyard in 1990 it was replanted to the best varietal clones suited for elite quality wine production. The family also constructed an underground cave system specifically for aging the wine in the most naturally ideal temperature and humidity conditions. Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Full-bodied and juicy, with broader shoulders and round tannins. This is powerful and rich, with loads of ripe tannins and fruit. This is all about layers...98. JS 2/11. 2208 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 (6) 2007 magnum (1) 2209 above 6 bottles & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1300-2000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 288
Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Everything is in the right place in this dazzling, superb Cabernet Sauvignon...is simply phenomenal...this is a stunning wine...97+. WA 12/11. 2210 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (5) 2008 magnums (2) 2211 above 5 bottles & 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1600-2400 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 The 2009 is a totally sexy Cabernet endowed with stunning depth and a rich, enveloping personality. This is pure Araujo and pure Eisele...97. WA 12/12. 2212 12 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 four 3-pack s Vibrant, precise and beautifully chiseled, the 2010 boasts serious depth and concentration. The aromas and flavors are incredibly vivid...98. WA 12/12. 2213 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Lots 2214 & 2215: two 6-pack s Lot 2216: four 3-pack s Parcel: lots 2214 & 2215...simply beautiful. It is easily one of the most complete and compelling wines of the vintage. Rich, flashy and open...92-95. WA 12/12. 2214 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 2215 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 2216 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 B o n d Bond St. Eden Red 2006 Fleshy and even opulent (an anomaly for a 2006), this is an impressively endowed Cabernet Sauvignon to drink over the next 25 years...94. WA 12/09. 2219 6 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Bond Pluribus Red 2007 includes 6-pack...exhibits tell-tale Spring Mountain characteristics...a wine of great intensity and full-bodied power yet with a freshness and delineation that are remarkable...98+. WA 12/10. 2220 5 bottles per lot US$1100-1800 Bond Quella Red 2007 one 6-pack A magical combination...full-bodied, majestically rich wine with a multilayered texture, silky tannins and a phenomenally long finish of over 50 seconds...97. WS 12/10. 2221 9 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Bond Assortment 5-Pack 2009 each original wood assortment case contains one bottle each of Melbury, Pluribus, Quella, St Eden, & Vecina 2222 2 cases per lot US$1700-2600 Araujo Estate Eisele Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 two 6-pack s Parcel: lots 2217 & 2218...a thick-looking, dense ruby/purple color, sensational extract and richness...it pulls back before it becomes heavy or overly extracted. The finish lasts 45-50 seconds...96-98+. WA 10/14. 2217 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 2218 12 bottles per lot US$2400-3600 289 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Bond Assortment 5-Pack 2012 original wood assortment case contains one bottle each of Melbury, Pluribus, Quella, St Eden, & Vecina 2223 1 case per lot US$1000-1500 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 (9) one scuffed label, one with signs of old seepage 1997 (4) 2232 above 13 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Bond Red 2005 Melbury (2) Pluribus (2) St. Eden (2) one scuffed label Vecina (3) one lightly scuffed label 2224 above 9 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Bond Red 2006 Melbury (3) Pluribus (5) Quella (5) Vecina (5) one lightly scuffed label 2225 above 18 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 Bond Red Melbury 2007 (5) one lightly scuffed label Vecina 2008 (5) includes one 6-pack 2226 above 10 bottles per lot US$1600-2600 Bond St. Eden Red 2008 (4) 2010 (5) 2227 above 9 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Amazingly complex...nuance, delicacy, elegance and finesse, and unveils pretty oak shadings on the finish...97. WS 6/99. 2228 12 bottles per lot US$1400-2000 2229 6 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2000 Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 2230 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 2231 12 bottles per lot US$1300-1900 C o l g i n Colgin Cellars was founded in 1992 by Ann Barry Colgin, an expert on fine art whose exposure to fine wine through that rarified world spurred her to create her own world-class wines. With vineyard management by David Abreu and winemaking by Helen Turley, the wine was immediately recognized as a new superstar in Napa, with the debut vintage scored 96 points by Robert Parker. Since then, he has awarded a perfect score of 100 points to three Colgin wines. Colgin s reputation was originally founded on their Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, made from 1992 to 2007. While that is no longer in the portfolio, Colgin today produces wines from two estate-owned sites and from vineyards owned and managed by Napa legend David Abreu. Two estate-grown single-varietal wines are produced, a Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tychson Hill Vineyard and a Syrah from the IX Vineyard. The other two wines in the portfolio are Bordeaux blends, the estategrown IX Vineyard Red and Cariad, from Abreu s vineyards. Colgin IX Estate Red 2006 Lot 2233: one slightly depressed cork With extraordinary intensity, beautiful purity, a texture and flavors that build incrementally on the palate, and a significantly long finish, this is a perfect wine...100. WA 12/08. 2233 10 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 2234 12 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 Colgin IX Estate Red 2008 Full-bodied, with very fine tannins and lovely fruit. Soft and silky fruits. Amazing backbone of tannins...99. JS 6/11. 2235 6 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Colgin IX Estate Red 2009 Rich, deep and full-bodied, this voluptuous, sensational blend boasts an inky/purple color...97. WA 10/13. 2236 8 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 290
Colgin Cariad Red 2010...reveals great intensity...one of the finest wines I tasted...100. WA 10/13. 2237 6 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Colgin Cariad Red 2009 (5) Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 (3) Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 (3) 2244 above 11 bottles per lot US$1900-3000 Colgin IX Estate Red 2010 Its opaque purple color is accompanied by copious aromas of blueberries, cassis, pen ink, asphalt, licorice and subtle oak. Full-bodied and rich but light on its feet...100. WA 10/13. 2238 6 bottles per lot US$1900-2800 Colgin IX Estate Red 2011 Inky, dark and explosive...there are no hard edges or angular contours in this drop-dead gorgeous wine...97+. AG 11/13. 2239 6 bottles per lot US$950-1400 Colgin Cariad Red 2012 It has great purity, wonderfully sweet, integrated tannin, and a voluptuous mouthfeel and finish of close to 50+ seconds. This is a stunner that can be drunk now or cellared for another 25-30 years...98. WA 10/15. 2240 6 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Diamond Creek Vineyards Lake Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 individual s 2245 5 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 H a r l a n E s tat e Harlan Estate, owned by Bill Harlan, is a luxury, world-class, Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine produced from a steep, terraced vineyard on the western side of, high above Napa s famous Martha s Vineyard. Approximately twenty-four acres are in vine and the yields to date have been very low. Bill Harlan, better-known as one of the principals of Merryvale Vineyards...has only one objective: to produce one of the greatest red wines of California. The wines are a blend of approximately two-thirds Cabernet Sauvignon and the remainder Cabernet Franc and Merlot. Bob Levy, Merryvale s winemaker and Michel Rolland, the well-known Bordeaux oenologist, are the architects behind these exceptional efforts. Stylistically the wines are the equivalent of a hypothetical La Mission Haut- Brion/Cheval Blanc blend. They are rich, powerful wines with unmistakable elegance, complexity, and purity. Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Colgin IX Estate Red 2012 Simply loaded, but with pristine harmony and equilibrium, this is a sensational tour de force and a great tribute to this spectacular hillside site...99. WA 10/15. 2241 6 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 The wine is full-bodied and displays a multi-dimensional, skyscraper-like mouthfeel with no sense of heaviness or weight. An incredibly pure, rich, gorgeously constructed wine...100. WA 10/15. 2242 3 bottles per lot US$1100-1800 Colgin IX Estate Red 2013 It is an utterly exceptional wine and a tribute to not only a great vineyard, but impeccable winemaking and upbringing. It should drink well for 30+ years as well...100. WA 10/15. 2243 6 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Harlan Estate 1992 three with signs of old seepage Opulent and rich, with full body, and well-integrated sweet tannin, this expansive yet graceful wine possesses layers of flavor that caress the palate...96. WA 12/96. 2246 5 bottles per lot US$2200-3400 Harlan Estate 1993 two lightly scuffed labels, one scuffed label, four with signs of old seepage...incorporates a sense of grace, complexity, and elegance that clearly places it in the top echelon of California wines...95. WA 12/96. 2247 11 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 291 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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Harlan Estate 1994 Lot 2248: one lightly scuffed label, two scuffed labels Lot 2249: one lightly scuffed label, one with signs of old seepage...i have tasted the wine for three consecutive years, and each time it satisfied all of my requirements for perfection...comes close to immortality in the glass...100. WA 12/97. 2248 3 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 2249 12 bottles per lot US$10,000-15,000 Harlan Estate 1995 Lot 2250: one bin soiled label, three with signs of old seepage It is extremely full-bodied, with spectacular purity, exquisite equilibrium, and a seamless personality with everything in total harmony...99. WA 12/98. 2250 7 bottles per lot US$3400-5500 2251 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Harlan Estate 1996 Lot 2252: one scuffed label partially obsures vintage, one torn label...extraordinary intensity...a texture oozing with glycerin and concentrated fruit...one of the most concentrated and complete red wines one could hope to taste...98. WA 1/00. 2252 4 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 2253 12 bottles per lot US$6000-9000 2254 3 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$3600-5500 Harlan Estate 1997 Lot 2255: one with signs of old seepage...this enormously-endowed, profoundly rich wine must be tasted to be believed. The finish exceeds one minute...100. WA 12/00. 2255 5 bottles per lot US$4000-6500 2256 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1600-2600 Harlan Estate 1998 one slightly depressed cork, two depressed corks A spectacular achievement...it is seamless, full-bodied, with an unctuous texture, gorgeously sweet tannin, and layer upon layer of concentration...95. WA 12/00. 2257 5 bottles per lot US$1900-3000 Harlan Estate 1999 Lot 2258: two lightly nicked labels, one nicked label Enormously complex, rich and concentrated, with layers of currant, black cherry, blackberry and chocolate-mocha flavors that are intense and focused...97. WS 11/02. 2258 4 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 2259 12 bottles per lot US$4600-7000 2260 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1600-2400 Harlan Estate 2000 A tremendous wine. Dense, tight and chewy, with firm, mouthcoating tannins...well-focused, precisely balanced and full of concentrated flavors...94. WS 11/03. 2261 6 bottles per lot US$2200-3600 2262 12 bottles per lot US$4400-7000 Harlan Estate 2001...stupendous bouquet...fabulous purity, concentration, complexity, and nobleness are the stuff of legends...100. WA 2/05. 2263 5 bottles per lot US$3400-5500 Harlan Estate 2002 Lot 2264: one scuffed label...profoundly complex...it literally has everything one could ever want in a great Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine...this prodigious offering is worth mortgaging the farm!...100. WA 12/05. 2264 8 bottles per lot US$5500-9000 2265 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$2800-4200 Harlan Estate 2003 Lot 2266: one marked label, one scuffed label, one with signs of old seepage...it comes across like a hypothetical blend of a top-notch Pauillac and Graves. Superb texture, low acidity, and gorgeous purity as well as richness...95. WA 12/06. 2266 9 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 2267 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Harlan Estate 2004 one lightly scuffed label, one lightly wine-stained label...has notes of roasted coffee, charcoal, blackberry, spring flowers, and some background sweet, toasty notes...the wine is sensationally well-endowed, long, and rich...98. WA 12/07. 2268 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 293 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Harlan Estate 2005 one scuffed label...exhibits a gorgeous thick-looking, ruby/purple color in addition to a beautiful nose...full-bodied, dense, pure, and revealing sweeter tannin...97. WA 12/08. 2269 6 bottles per lot US$2600-4000 Harlan Estate 2006 Lot 2270: one lightly scuffed label, one nicked label, one scuffed label Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by classic aromas of creme de cassis, melted licorice, smoked meats, burning embers, and graphite...96. WA 12/09. 2270 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 2271 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 Harlan Estate 2007 two scuffed labels The finish lasts nearly a full minute. Because of its overwhelming richness and sweet tannins, this brilliant wine seems to be approachable now...100. WA 12/10. 2272 12 bottles per lot US$9500-15,000 Harlan Estate 2008 one 3-pack, one 6-pack Deliciously ripe, complex and aromatic, yet tight and closed...the impressive finish shows detailed flavors and nuances...96. WS 8/11. 2273 9 bottles per lot US$3600-6000 Harlan Estate 2009 Lot 2274: Lot 2275: two 6-pack s Juicy and exuberant, the 2009 has always had a certain raciness that is impossible to resist. Layers of fruit continue to build to the enveloping, sensual finish... WA 12/12. 2274 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 2275 12 bottles per lot US$5000-7500 Harlan Estate 2010 Lot 2276: Lot 2277: two 6-pack s Rich, full-bodied and softer than I would have expected in this vintage, it is a prodigious, multidimensional, compelling wine...98+. WA 10/13. 2276 6 bottles per lot US$3600-5500 2277 12 bottles per lot US$7500-11,000 Harlan Estate 2011 two 6-pack s Deep, round and generous with silky tannins and a forward, evolved style...93. WA 10/14. 2278 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Harlan Estate 2012 Parcel: lots 2279 & 2280 two 6-pack s Vivid and captivating from the very first taste...stunningly beautiful delineated wine that represents the height of total finesse...98. AG 12/14. 2279 12 bottles per lot US$7500-11,000 2280 12 bottles per lot US$7500-11,000 Harlan Estate 1998 magnum (1) 2003 magnum (1) 2281 above 2 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1500-2400 Hundred Acre Kayli Morgan Vineyard Napa Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 2282 6 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Hundred Acre Few and Far Between Cabernet Sauvignon 2013 one 6-pack, two 3-pack original wood cases 2283 12 bottles per lot US$3800-6000 J o s e p h P h e l p s V i n e ya r d s Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 1997 two lightly scuffed labels, two scuffed labels It is a compelling effort...explosive nose...full-bodied, sensational extract...sumptuously-styled, seductive...96. WA 9/00. 2284 5 bottles per lot US$1000-1600 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2002 one nicked label A rich, polished, seductive style with layers of complexity...plush layers of currant, mocha, berry, mineral and spice...96. WS 11/05. 2285 6 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 294
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Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 2007 Sweet oak is present, but it is pushed to the background by the wine s extravagant wealth of fruit and full-bodied power...98. WA 12/10. 2286 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1997...this full-bodied, multi-dimensional classic is fabulous, with extraordinary purity, symmetry, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute...100. WA 1/00. 2292 1 bottle per lot US$3400-5000 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 1992 (3) one with signs of old seepage 1994 (3) one lightly torn label 1995 (3) 2287 above 9 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia 1996 (6) one nicked label 1999 (3) two lightly nicked labels 2001 (5) one nicked label 2007 (2) one lightly nicked label 2288 above 16 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 S c r e a m i n g E ag l e Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 scuffed label This multi-textured, round wine exhibits sweet, wellintegrated tannin, a great mid-palate and finish, as well as spectacular purity and palate presence...94. WA 12/00. 2293 1 bottle per lot US$1800-2800 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 one lightly scuffed label...a gorgeously pure nose...opulent, dense, and rich, with exceptional purity, a viscous texture, and impressive underlying tannin...97. WA 8/02. 2294 2 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2001...gorgeously pure, intense aromas...opulent, full-bodied, and extraordinarily rich, yet somehow remaining light on its feet...glorious purity and fragrance...98. WA 2/05. 2295 1 bottle per lot US$2200-3200 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 scuffed label As stunning as the aromatics are, the wine reveals even greater richness and intensity on the palate...brilliantly focused and in balance...99. WA 12/95. 2289 1 bottle per lot US$5500-8000 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 lightly scuffed label...rich, jammy, pure nose...offers a cascade of lavishly rich, opulently textured, super-extracted fruit that is beautifully buttressed by oak and sweet tannin...97. WA 12/96. 2290 1 bottle per lot US$2600-3800 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 one scuffed label, one lightly scuffed label Broad, smooth, ripe and harmonious, with supple texture and tannins and a wonderful core of plush currant, black cherry, anise and light cedary oak flavors...95. WS 10/97. 2291 2 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 lightly scuffed label A dense purple color is followed by a sweet nose...fullbodied, dense, and powerful...95. WA 12/06. 2296 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 (4) scuffed label 2000 nicked label magnum (1) 2004 (4) one lightly scuffed label, one lightly nicked label 2297 above 8 bottles & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2200 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (4) 2008 (5) 2009 (3) 2009 magnum (1) 2298 above 12 bottles & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1900-3000 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 296
AN ARRAY OF FINE WINES: FOCUS ON HARLAN ESTATE (LOTS 2299-2328) The following wines were removed from professional wine storage in Manhattan for this auction. There s a little bit of everything here, including magnums of 1995 Pétrus, but the depth of Harlan is truly unique. Treat yourself to a mailing list vertical starting in 1996 and going right up to 2011, and then throw in some Maiden for good measure! Lots 2307 & 2315 297 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
BORDEAUX BURGUNDY Château Latour 1988 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé three bottom neck or better, one top shoulder, one damp-stained label, one lightly nicked label, two different importers Surprisingly rich towards the finish, as if the wine had forgotten its vintage and thought it was a 1990!...92. WA 9/09. 2299 4 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Château Latour 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé The palate is wonderfully fleshy and opulent with velvety, approachable tannins and a long finish...96. WA 11/12. 2300 3 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 Pétrus 1995 Pomerol damp-stained label Unquestionably one of the vintage s superstars..possesses teeth-staining extract levels, massive body, and rich, sweet black fruits buttressed by powerful, noticeable tannin...96. WA 2/98. 2301 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$3200-4800 Château Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac Léognan, Premier Cru Classé The nose is just fantastic, just soars from the glass with brilliant delineation and freshness...the palate is awesome...98. WA 5/08. 2302 12 bottles per lot US$4400-6500 Château Lynch-Bages 2000 Pauillac, Cinquième Cru Classé...exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance. One of the all-time great examples of Lynch-Bages...97. WA 8/11. 2303 12 bottles per lot US$1900-3000 Château d Yquem 1998 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur...it is well-delineated, with wonderfully sweet aromas... Medium to full-bodied...it is gorgeously pure, precise, and strikingly complex...95. WA 10/03. 2304 24 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$1400-2000 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1983 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 2.5cm, lightly bin-soiled and damp-stained label, oxidized capsule, signs of old seepage...intoxicatingly perfuméd bouquet...complex aromatics are followed by a powerful, tannic, highly concentrated wine with immense body... WA 8/95. 2305 1 bottle per lot US$1600-2400 CALIFORNIA H a r l a n E s tat e Harlan Estate 1996...extraordinary intensity...a texture oozing with glycerin and concentrated fruit...one of the most concentrated and complete red wines one could hope to taste...98. WA 1/00. 2306 3 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Harlan Estate 1997 one lightly scuffed label...this enormously-endowed, profoundly rich wine must be tasted to be believed. The finish exceeds one minute...100. WA 12/00. 2307 4 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 Harlan Estate 1998 A spectacular achievement...it is seamless, full-bodied, with an unctuous texture, gorgeously sweet tannin, and layer upon layer of concentration...95. WA 12/00. 2308 3 bottles per lot US$1000-1700 Harlan Estate 1999 Enormously complex, rich and concentrated, with layers of currant, black cherry, blackberry and chocolate-mocha flavors that are intense and focused...97. WS 11/02. 2309 6 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 298
Harlan Estate 2000 A tremendous wine. Dense, tight and chewy, with firm... Well-focused, precisely balanced and full of concentrated flavors...94. WS 11/03. 2310 6 bottles per lot US$2200-3200 Harlan Estate 2001...stupendous bouquet...fabulous purity, concentration, complexity, and nobleness are the stuff of legends...100. WA 2/05. 2311 3 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Harlan Estate 2002...profoundly complex...it literally has everything one could ever want in a great Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine...this prodigious offering is worth mortgaging the farm!...100. WA 12/05. 2312 3 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 Harlan Estate 2006 one slightly depressed cork Its dense ruby/purple color is followed by classic aromas of creme de cassis, melted licorice, smoked meats, burning embers, and graphite...96. WA 12/09. 2317 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 Harlan Estate 2008 two 6-pack s Deliciously ripe, complex and aromatic, yet tight and closed...the impressive finish shows detailed flavors and nuances...96. WS 8/11. 2318 12 bottles per lot US$4600-7000 Harlan Estate 2009 two 6-pack s Juicy and exuberant, the 2009 has always had a certain raciness that is impossible to resist. Layers of fruit continue to build to the enveloping, sensual finish... WA 12/12. 2319 12 bottles per lot US$4800-7500 Harlan Estate 2003...it comes across like a hypothetical blend of a top-notch Pauillac and Graves. Superb texture, low acidity, and gorgeous purity as well as richness...95. WA 12/06. 2313 6 bottles per lot US$2200-3600 Harlan Estate 2004...has notes of roasted coffee, charcoal, blackberry, spring flowers, and some background sweet, toasty notes...the wine is sensationally well-endowed, long, and rich...98. WA 12/07. 2314 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 2315 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$800-1300 Harlan Estate 2010 Rich, full-bodied and softer than I would have expected in this vintage, it is a prodigious, multidimensional, compelling wine...98+. WA 10/13. 2320 3 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 2321 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1200-1800 Harlan Estate 2011 Deep, round and generous with silky tannins and a forward, evolved style...93. WA 10/14. 2322 6 bottles per lot US$2000-3000 Harlan Estate 2005...exhibits a gorgeous thick-looking, ruby/purple color in addition to a beautiful nose...full-bodied, dense, pure, and revealing sweeter tannin...97. WA 12/08. 2316 6 bottles per lot US$2400-3800 299 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Harlan Estate The Maiden 1995 (2) 1996 (4) lightly scuffed labels 1997 (3) two lightly marked labels 1998 (3) 1999 (6) 2323 above 18 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Harlan Estate The Maiden 2000 (6) two tissue-stained labels, 2002 (3) 2003 (6) 2004 (6) tissue-stained labels, 2005 (6) 2324 above 27 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 Harlan Estate The Maiden 2006 (3) 2007 (6) 2008 (6) 2009 (3) 2010 (3) 2325 above 21 bottles per lot US$2200-3400 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2002 Sonoma two torn labels...the wine hits the palate with a silky opulence, and marvelous, full-bodied power, but it is light on its feet, with great delineation, vibrancy, and freshness...98. WA 2/05. 2326 12 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Peter Michael Les Pavots 2005 Sonoma 2327 12 bottles per lot US$1100-1600 Peter Michael Les Pavots 1994 magnum (1) handwriting on label 1995 magnum (1) handwriting on label 1998 magnum (1) 1999 magnum (1) 2000 magnums (2) 2001 magnum (1) 2003 magnum (1) 2004 magnum (1) 2328 above 9 magnums (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 300
A COLLECTOR OF PRIMARILY AMERICAN WINE WITH A PENCHANT FOR SINE QUA NON (LOTS 2329-2383) This consignor has been collecting fine wines for the last 40+ years. During that time, his interest evolved to focus on American wines, in particular Cult Red California wines which emerged not long after he began collecting. When Robert Parker started publishing The Wine Advocate, he used him for guidance and over the years, built an extensive cellar of highly rated (95+) wines. He quickly began to focus almost exclusively on American winemakers who were making more limited production but qualitatively fine wines. The pride and joy of his collection is Sine Qua Non, which he has been acquiring direct almost since the winery s inception and has bottles representing each vintage and each wine from 1997 until now. Each year, the wines are given unique names, labels and bottles. He enjoys these regularly, so has kept many in his cellar. Nearly all the wines in this collection were purchased direct from the wineries, and all have been stored in a temperature-controlled cellar. BORDEAUX Château Lafite Rothschild 1986 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé bottom neck or better...beautifully defined, still full of energy...it must rank as one of the finest wines from the estate...98. WA 12/16. 2329 2 bottles per lot US$1600-2600 Château Lafite Rothschild 1998 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classé...close to perfection...the wine is elegant yet profoundly rich, revealing the essence of Lafite s character...the wine is spectacularly layered yet never heavy...98. WA 4/01. 2330 5 bottles per lot US$2800-4200 Colgin IX Estate Red 2007 This is another seamless tour de force in winemaking...100. WA 12/09. 2333 4 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 Colgin Herb Lamb Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 (1) scuffed label 2001 (1) lightly nicked label 2002 (2) 2007 (3) 2334 above 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Château Gruaud Larose 1982 St. Julien, Deuxième Cru Classé two bottom neck or better, two very top shoulder A massive wine that is clearly of First Growth quality... continues to justify its legendary status...98. WA 6/09. 2331 4 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 CALIFORNIA Colgin Cariad Red 2001 (1) 2002 (2) 2005 (3) lightly scuffed labels 2006 (1) 2008 (2) 2335 above 9 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 C o l g i n Colgin Cariad Red 2004 one nicked label It borders on perfection...a powerful, rich, pure wine with a finish that lasts nearly 60 seconds. The tannin is silky and the wine is seamlessly constructed...99. WA 12/06. 2332 5 bottles per lot US$1800-1600 Colgin IX Estate Red 2002 (2) one lightly nicked label 2004 (2) 2005 (2) 2006 (2) 2336 above 8 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 Colgin Tychson Hill Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (2) 2005 (1) 2006 (2) 2007 (2) 301 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
2337 above 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 2345 above 5 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 Harlan Estate 1997 one lightly scuffed label...this enormously-endowed, profoundly rich wine must be tasted to be believed. The finish exceeds one minute...100. WA 12/00. 2338 2 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Harlan Estate 2001...stupendous bouquet...fabulous purity, concentration, complexity, and nobleness are the stuff of legends...100. WA 2/05. 2339 2 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Harlan Estate 2002 (1) lightly wine-stained label 2002 magnum (1) 2340 above 1 bottle & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$2000-3200 Harlan Estate 2004 (1) 2004 magnum (1) 2341 above 1 bottle & 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1400-2200 Harlan Estate 2005 Lot 2342: one nicked label...exhibits a gorgeous thick-looking, ruby/purple color in addition to a beautiful nose...full-bodied, dense, pure, and revealing sweeter tannin...97. WA 12/08. 2342 4 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 2343 1 magnum (1.5L) per lot US$1000-1500 Harlan Estate 2007 The finish lasts nearly a full minute. Because of its overwhelming richness and sweet tannins, this brilliant wine seems to be approachable now...100. WA 12/10. 2344 4 bottles per lot US$3000-4600 S c r e a m i n g E ag l e Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 glue-stained and lightly scuffed label...lots of structure...silky-textured, fabulouslyconcentrated, and gorgeously-balanced, it has every component part - acidity, alcohol, tannin, and extract - flawlessly presented...98. WA 1/00. 2346 1 bottle per lot US$2000-3000 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 one nicked label...this full-bodied, multi-dimensional classic is fabulous, with extraordinary purity, symmetry, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute...100. WA 1/00. 2347 2 bottles per lot US$6500-10,000 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2001...gorgeously pure, intense aromas...opulent, full-bodied, and extraordinarily rich, yet somehow remaining light on its feet...glorious purity and fragrance...98. WA 2/05. 2348 2 bottles per lot US$4000-6000 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2002...with a gorgeously pure nose of creme de cassis with a hint of sweet cherry, licorice, and smoke, this wine is beautifully voluptuous, full-bodied, yet incredibly elegant...99. WA 2/05. 2349 3 bottles per lot US$6500-9500 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 An exquisite, celestial bouquet...full-bodied and seductive, the 2007 conquers all of the senses with its head spinning, beautiful personality...100. WA 12/12. 2350 3 bottles per lot US$7000-11,000 Harlan Estate 1996 (1) 1999 (1) scuffed and lightly nicked label 2003 (1) 2006 (2) ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 302
T h e G a r ag e W i n e s O f S i n e Q ua N o n The ultimate garage wine from southern California emanates from a rusty warehouse that appears to be on the wrong side of the railroad tracks running through Ventura. The winery s name is Sine Qua Non (literally translated from Latin means without which one cannot.), and as the proprietors (the husband and wife team of Elaine and Manfred Krankl) indicate on the label of their sumptuous 1997 Syrah called Imposter McCoy, the truth is inside Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate Sine Qua Non The Antagonists Grenache 1998 Ventura nicked label, lightly chipped wax capsule 2351 1 bottle per lot US$1000-1500 Sine Qua Non Eleven Confessions Inaugural Syrah 2003 California...boasts a magnificent bouquet...remarkable intensity, purity, and full-bodied power, but it somehow manages to dance across the taste buds with the gracefulness of a ballerina. Awesomely long..100. WA 8/07. 2356 2 bottles per lot US$1300-2000 Sine Qua Non The 17Th Nail In My Cranium Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah 2005 Ventura one nicked label...stunning nose...dense, with an endless (and I mean endless) finish, remarkable purity, and layer upon layer of flavor, but no sense of heaviness...100. WA 8/09. 2357 3 bottles per lot US$2200-3400 Sine Qua Non Suey Trockenbeerenauslese Roussanne 2000 Central Coast This looks to be the stuff of legends...anyone who loves prodigious, individualistic wine and the nectars produced from meticulous, even obsessive harvesting and vinification concerns should make every effort to latch on to a bottle of this unbelievable elixir. It s as good as it gets...100. WA 8/04. 2352 2 half-bottles (375ml) per lot US$1100-1600 Sine Qua Non On Your Toes Syrah 2001 California lightly chipped wax capsule...exceptional aromas...pure silk. An opulent, voluptuously-textured offering that cascades over the palate with no hard edges and nothing out of place...99. WA 6/05. 2353 1 bottle per lot US$800-1200 Sine Qua Non Heart Chorea Syrah 2002 California lightly nicked back label...possesses extraordinary levels of concentration, intensity, and subtle nuances, a fabulous nose...opulent, full-bodied, and super-intense, but neither heavy nor out of balance...99. WA 8/06. 2354 1 bottle per lot US$1100-1600 Sine Qua Non A Shot in the Dark Syrah 2006 Ventura 2358 3 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Sine Qua Non In the Crosshairs Grenache 2006 Ventura It is full-bodied and voluptuously textured...stunning richness and a finish lasting close to a minute...100. WA 8/11. 2359 2 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Sine Qua Non This Is Not An Exit Syrah 2009 Ventura Dark fruit, spices, licorice and violets sit on a core of firm tannin as this powerful wine opens up in the glass...95. WA 8/12. 2360 5 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Sine Qua Non Rattrapante Grenache 2012 California 2361 3 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 Sine Qua Non Touche Syrah 2012 Ventura one chipped wax capsule 2362 3 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 Sine Qua Non Just For The Love Of It Syrah 2002 Central Coast A dead-ringer (at least aromatically) for Guigal s single vineyard Côte-Rôtie La Mouline...the greatest California Syrah I have yet tasted...100. WA 8/04. 2355 2 bottles per lot US$1200-1800 Sine Qua Non Against The Wall Syrah 1996 (1) nicked label Impostor Mccoy Syrah 1997 (1) E-Raised Red 1998 (1) lightly torn label The Marauder Syrah 1999 (1) In Flagrante 2000 (1) 2363 above 5 bottles per lot US$1700-2600 303 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
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Sine Qua Non Icarus Grenache 1999 (1) Incognito 2000 (1) torn label More Than A Number 2002 (1) 2364 above 3 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Sine Qua Non Ventriloquist Grenache/Syrah 2001 (1) torn label Li l E Grenache 2003 (2) Papa Syrah 2003 (2) 2365 above 5 bottles per lot US$1600-2600 Sine Qua Non 2004 Covert Fingers Pinot Noir (2) Into The Dark Grenache (2) Ode to E Eleven Confessions Vineyard Syrah (2) Poker Face Syrah (2) one heavily nicked label 2366 above 8 bottles per lot US$2600-4000 Sine Qua Non 2005 Atlantis Fe 2O3 1A Syrah (1) Atlantis Fe 2O3 1B Syrah (1) Atlantis Fe 2O3 1C Syrah (2) Atlantis Fe 2O3 2A Grenache (1) nicked label Atlantis Fe 2O3 2C Grenache (2) one lightly wine-stained label, one torn label 2367 above 7 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Sine Qua Non Raven Series 2006 #1 Grenache (1) #3 Syrah (1) #4 Syrah (2) one lightly torn label #5 Syrah (1) #6 & 7Grenache (1) nicked label #9 Grenache (1) 2369 above 7 bottles per lot US$1400-2200 Sine Qua Non Dangerous Birds 2007 Grenache (1) Syrah (3) 2370 above 4 bottles per lot US$1400-2400 Sine Qua Non 2007 Labels Syrah (2) Pictures Grenache (2) 2371 above 4 bottles per lot US$700-1100 Sine Qua Non The Duel 2008 Grenache (3) Syrah (3) 2372 above 6 bottles per lot US$1600-2400 Sine Qua Non 2009 The Thrill of Stamp Collecting Syrah (3) Upside Down Grenache (3) 2373 above 6 bottles per lot US$1000-1500 Sine Qua Non Over and Out Pinot Noir 2005 (3) The Naked Truth Grenache 2005 (1) The Line Grenache 2008 (3) one lightly scuffed label 2368 above 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2400 Sine Qua Non Five Shooter 2010 Grenache (3) Syrah (3) 2374 above 6 bottles per lot US$1100-1700 305 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com
Sine Qua Non 2011 Dark Blossom Grenache (2) Dark Blossom Syrah (2) Patine Grenache (4) Patine Syrah (3) 2375 above 11 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 Sine Qua Non Stein Grenache 2012 (2) Stock Syrah 2012 (2) Female Grenache 2013 (4) Male Syrah 2013 (6) 2376 above 14 bottles per lot US$2000-3400 Shafer Vineyards Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Stag s Leap District...exquisite bouquet of charcoal, sweet oak, black currant liqueur, and graphite. Full-bodied and powerful, with superb intensity, length, persistence, purity, and texture...99. WA 12/05. 2377 4 bottles per lot US$1000-1600 Sloan Proprietary Red 2002 one wrinkled label Boasting enormous concentration, extraordinary complexity...it possesses terrific fruit, extraordinary intensity, and an amazingly pure, rich, long...blockbuster finish...100. WA 12/05. 2378 3 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon 2007...what sets it apart is the fragrant aromatics combined with uncommon purity and elegance for such a fullbodied, massively concentrated wine...100. WA 12/09. 2379 3 bottles per lot US$1800-2800 Abreu Vineyards Madrona Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 (1) 1994 (4) 1995 (2) 1996 (3) one protruded cork 1997 (2) 2380 above 12 bottles per lot US$2200-3400 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 (1) signs of old seepage 2001 (1) handwriting on label 2002 (4) 2004 (1) 2381 above 7 bottles per lot US$1500-2200 Dalla Valle Vineyards Maya 1996 (1) 1997 (2) 1998 (2) 2382 above 5 bottles per lot US$1200-1900 Sloan Proprietary Red 2000 (1) 2001 (3) one lightly scuffed label 2003 (3) one marked label 2004 (1) 2005 (2) 2006 (2) 2383 above 12 bottles per lot US$2000-3200 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com 306
OPUS ONE AND FRIENDS (LOTS 2384-2425) Far and away one of the biggest verticals of Opus One to hit the Zachys auction block in some time, and all from excellent refrigerated home storage just a couple hours north of Zachys White Plains warehouse. Lot 2385 307 ZACHYS tel 1.914.448.3026 fax 1.914.313.2350 bid@zachys.com zachys.com