HART DAVIS HART WINE CO. 363 W. ERIE STREET, SUITE 500W CHICAGO, IL 60654 tel: 312.482.9996 fax: 312.335.9096 www.hdhwine.com SATURDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2011 AN AUCTION OF FINEST & RAREST WINES 9:00AM AT TRU RESTAURANT Tru Restaurant 676 N. St. Clair Street Chicago Those bidding or sending inquiries should refer to this auction as Sale #1110 “RANGER” Lots 1 - 1337
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Château Latour 1970Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, four top shoulder, six very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; all labels slightly bin marked, nine also slightly glue stained; six torn capsules; two slightly sunken corks“Full medium-deep red. M edicinal, austere nose of plum and
chocolate...Fat and plump...a very satisfying drink...” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1 12 bottles per lot $4200-6500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéRecorked by the château in 1994; ex-Zachy’s/Christie’s Feb. 3, 1996, lot 483, shipped directly from the château“...nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black
currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed
by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fl eshy wine with low acidity...” (97+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
(See photo opposite page and below)2 12 bottles (owc) per lot $28000-42000
Château Latour 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéFour base neck, four top shoulder level; one torn label; one slightly torn capsule; six slightly sunken corks“...sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even
extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body...full-bodied,
exuberant, rich, classic...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
3 12 bottles (owc) per lot $15000-22000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéAll base neck level; three labels slightly bin marked, one slightly torn“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 7: Two base neck, fi ve top shoulder level; three slightly damp stained labels; three capsules slightly torn, two slightly corroded; owc - top missing; Lot 8: Two base neck, seven top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; four labels slightly creased, three damp stained, three with tissue slightly ad-hered, one nicked“An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild,
comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and
1945, this impeccably made wine is still in its infancy...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #106, August 1996
(Lot 8: See photo page 8)7 9 bottles (owc) per lot $5000-7500
8 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck level“...medium ruby-colored, medium-bodied wine reveals new
oak in the nose, and a spicy fi nish. It is a quintessentially
elegant, restrained, understated style of Lafi te...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
(See photo below)9 3 double-magnums (3L) (owc) per lot $7500-11000
Château Cheval Blanc 1995St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)“...multidimensional nose combines redcurrant, plums,
raspberry, cherry, mocha and humus: really quite singular.
Wonderful sweetness and depth of fl avor; lush but with a
fi rm spine...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
10 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1300-1900
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented
nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit...medium-bodied, tightly-
knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
11 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
12 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
13 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
14 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $7000-10000
Château Latour 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 17: Two slightly damp stained labels“...cassis, vanillin, and minerals in its fragrant but still
tion...long, intense, ripe, 40-second fi nish...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
15 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4800-7500
16 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4800-7500
17 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4800-7500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 19: Three base neck level; Lot 20: Three base neck level“...aromas of cassis, truffl es, coffee, licorice, and spice...the
wine is ‘great stuff,’ with superb density, a full-bodied per-
sonality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
18 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
19 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
20 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1998Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 22: One slightly scuffed capsule; Lot 23: One very slightly damp stained label; one slightly scuffed capsule“...close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil,
smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically
from the glass...elegant yet profoundly rich...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
Château Margaux 1996Margaux, 1er cru classéSlightly damp stained label“...pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grillé, and fl ow-
ers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full
body...layers of fl avor in the mouth...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
66 1 bottle per lot $500-750
La Tâche 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...perfume of Asian spices as well as jammy black raspber-
ries, cherries, and blackberries infused with smoke, toast,
and dried herbs...ethereal, with layers of fl avor...” (100 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
67 4 bottles per lot $11000-17000
La Tâche 1993 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel one 3cm below cork; two labels nicked, four slightly scuff marked“...fascinating mix of earth, leather, tea and spice notes plus
an interesting green bark component. The slightly austere,
tannic, wonderfully rich fl avors are dense...excellent depth
and terrifi c complexity...” (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burg-hound.com, November 20 2006
68 8 bottles per lot $9500-14000
Richebourg 1993 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels slightly scuff marked, one also slightly damp stained“...outstanding fl avor detail. There is still limited breadth of
fl avors but the intensity here is impressive as is the length
and there is clearly a classiness here that is unmistakable...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 23 2004
69 6 bottles per lot $3200-4800
La Tâche 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels slightly scuff marked; all vintage labels damp stained, two also torn“This wine is mind-boggling...intensely profound, and super-
ripe yet harmonious. Its extraordinarily long fi nish (it tails
off with a sweet kirsch kiss) fl abbergasted me...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #118, August 1998
70 7 bottles per lot $8000-12000
La Tâche 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels slightly damp stained“...spice box, hoisin and soy nose...big, rich, very structured
fl avors that display notes of earth, leather and tea...length
that is simply phenomenal...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 28 2007
71 6 bottles per lot $7500-11000
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels scuff marked“...rather delicate aromas of blackberry, black raspberry
and chocolate. Chewy and rich in the mouth, with obvious
sweetness and density...Muscular and tightly clenched...” (92+ points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1999
72 3 bottles per lot $1800-2800
La Tâche 1998 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruThree slightly scuff marked labels“Stunning nose of red and black fruits, oriental spices, tea
and leather notes. Intensely sappy fl avor with wave after
wave of ever changing fl avors...” (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November 17 2005
73 9 bottles per lot $7000-10000
Romanée-Conti 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruVery slightly scuff marked label“Vibrant, pure, spicy, distinctly fl oral and unusually high-
toned for the vintage with big, powerful and concentrated
almost to the point of painful intensity with its super ripe,
palate staining fl avors...” (98 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April 28 2007
74 1 bottle per lot $7500-11000
La Tâche 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...pure, marvelously intense oriental spice box nose, fl avors
of hoisin and pure pinot extract of indescribable complexity
and length...the fi nish simply does not quit...” (98 points) Al-len Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 12, 4th Quarter 2003
75 3 bottles per lot $7000-10000
Richebourg 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Practically black with a supersaturated multidimensional
nose of black cherries, spice and trace of new oak...the
length is phenomenal...” (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, October 9 2002
76 1 bottle per lot $1200-1800
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSix bottles in owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH“...aromas of classic Vosne spice and crushed blackberries,
full-bodied, very sappy fl avors with a terrifi c inner core of
complexity and still more spice...” (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 18, 2nd Quarter 2005
La Tâche 2000 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruThree slightly scuff marked labels“...aromas of cassis, violet and minerals. Rich, sweet, suave
and penetrating...lovely mineral character and integrated
acidity...Very primary, long and subtle...” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 2003
78 6 bottles per lot $5000-7500
La Tâche 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo labels nicked, four scuff marked“...extravagant nose of rose petals, oriental spices, pungent
tea and leather notes plus ultra elegant pinot fruit...powerful,
chiseled, pure fl avors are remarkably detailed, precise and
fi ne...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 13, 1st Quarter 2004
79 6 bottles per lot $6000-9000
Romanée-St.-Vivant 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slightly scuff marked label“...soaring Asian spices, ripe plum and a gamut of ripe, pure
and lacy red and black fruits...remarkably powerful, linear,
borderline robust fl avors...unbelievable complexity and stun-
ning length...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 18, 2nd Quarter 2005
80 2 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Grands-Echézeaux 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly scuff marked label“Sweet, pure and completely classic mostly red pinot
fruit aromas...subtle nuances of fl oral notes, damp earth,
underbrush and even a hint of game...intense, reserved
and backward...” (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 23, 3rd Quarter 2006
81 1 magnum per lot $1000-1500
La Tâche 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slightly scuff marked label“...aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark
cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-
bodied, velvety-textured character...chocolate-covered black
cherries...” (99 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #160, August 2005
82 2 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Richebourg 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo slightly scuff marked labels“Violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries...Full-bodied,
deep, and hugely concentrated, it is muscular, fi rm...Soy
sauce, tar, chocolate, and dark fruits...” (97 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #160, August 2005
83 3 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Echézeaux 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...candied raspberries, violet, and red cherries. Stunningly
marrying elegance with richness and density...ample, pure,
and velvety-textured...” (95 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #160, August 2005
84 7 bottles per lot $2800-4200
La Tâche 2004 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne scuff marked label“...an expressive yet ultra fi ne nose of rose petals, violets
and seductive spice notes...a linear, mouth coating fi nish
that detonates like a bomb and lasts and lasts...” (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 25, 1st Quarter 2007
85 4 bottles per lot $3200-4800
La Tâche 2005 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...the aromatic breadth here is simply dazzling...the overall
palate impact is equivalent to a vinous bomb exploding on
the cuts-like-a-knife fi nish...huge but utterly classy and
Both above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti91 Above 5 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1995 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...aromas of black raspberry, chocolate, espresso and
exotic spices. Incredible inner-mouth mineral and berry fl a-
vors. Spicy, delineated and truly palate-staining...Explosive
fi nish...” (96 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1998
92 6 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Bonnes-Mares 1996 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne bin marked label“Good fresh dark red. Flamboyant nose combines blueberry,
blackberry, licorice and Cuban tobacco...Great sweetness
and penetration on the palate...Quintessential grand cru
intensity...” (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1999
93 3 bottles per lot $600-900
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1996 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...Black cherry, boysenberry, rose petal, licorice, minerals,
shoe polish, mint and white pepper on the nose...Exotic hints
of citrus fruit keep the fl avors bright and sharp...” (94+ points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1999
94 6 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1999 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo slightly damp stained labels“...complex aromas of a simply incredible array of black
fruits, earth, spice, crushed herbs and notes of chocolate
with fl avors that are huge but fi ne, powerful but subtle and
All above Comte Georges de Vogüé96 Above 8 bottles per lot $500-750
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1998 (3)
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 2000 (1)
Both above Comte Georges de Vogüé97 Above 4 bottles per lot $850-1300
Musigny 1993 Jacques-Frédéric MugnierCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne label slightly scuffed, one slightly damp stained, two damp stained“...primary pinot fruit just explodes from the glass offering
beautifully nuanced smoke, violets and a cornucopia of red
fruit...a seamless fi nish that seems to go on and on...This
is “thrill a second” juice...” (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November 17 2009
(See photo opposite page)98 3 magnums per lot $6000-9000
Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux 1995 Emmanuel RougetCôte de Nuits, 1er cruLevel 3cm below cork“Classic Vosne nose with plenty of still quite primary, earthy,
wonderfully spicy pinot fruit...deep rich fl avors that are well
structured but not hard...still very young but balanced and
dense...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April 2 2005
99 1 magnum per lot $500-750
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1996 Robert ArnouxCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Deep red-ruby. Knockout nose combines raspberry, violet,
coffee, licorice, spice and smoky oak. Superb richness and
volume without excessive weight...tangy Oriental spices...
Classy juice.” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1999
100 3 magnums per lot $700-1000
Musigny 1998 Jacques-Frédéric MugnierCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...Essence of crushed red raspberry on the nose, com-
plicated by blood orange, rose petal, cocoa powder and
nutmeg...Texture of liquid velvet...” (96(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 2001
101 6 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Richebourg 1996 (2)
Both vintage labels nicked
Vosne-Romanée, Brûlées 1996 (2)
One slight signs of past seepage
Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux 1998 (1)
All above Méo-Camuzet102 Above 5 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Bonnes-Mares 1996 (1)
Damp stained label
Bonnes-Mares 1997 (2)
Both labels slightly damp stained, one also creased
Bonnes-Mares 1998 (3)
All above Robert Groffi er Père et Fils103 Above 6 bottles per lot $550-850
Both above Anne Gros104 Above 4 bottles per lot $850-1300
Chevalier-Montrachet 1996 Domaine Lefl aiveCôte de Beaune, grand cruBoth labels slightly bin marked, one also slightly damp stained“...stunningly elegant nose soars from the glass...good delin-
eation and nuanced white fl ower fruit and subtle petrol notes
with detailed, pure and racy middle weight complex fl avors...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, August 29 2008
105 2 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Bâtard-Montrachet 1996 Domaine Lefl aive (2)
Level one 4cm below cork; both labels slightly damp stained
Meursault, Les Charmes 1996 Comtes Lafon (1)
Puligny-Montrachet, Les Folatières 1996
Domaine Lefl aive (1)
106 Above 4 bottles per lot $850-1300
Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano 1978 Bruno GiacosaNeive, PiedmontTop shoulder level“...regarded by many as one of the world’s greatest wines...a
massive core of dark fruit, with mentholated, balsamic nu-
ances that gradually emerged from its towering frame...a
monumental achievement...” (98 points) Antonio Galloni, In The Cellar, May 2008
(See photo right)107 1 bottle per lot $750-1100
Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano 1989 Bruno GiacosaNeive, PiedmontOne base neck level; all labels slightly scuffed“...explodes from the glass with an array of soy, spices,
menthol, minerals and pine...never-ending layers of
perfumed fruit...mind-bending complexity and a profound
personality...” (98 points) Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #187, February 2010
108 7 bottles per lot $5000-7500
Barolo Riserva, Monfortino 1982 (1)
Top shoulder level; slightly nicked label
Barolo, Cascina Francia 1989 (1)
Barolo, Cascina Francia 1990 (4)
Two slightly scuffed labels
All above Giacomo Conterno109 Above 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Barolo Riserva, Falletto 1989 (1)
Base neck level; slightly scuffed label
Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano 1990 (3)
All labels slightly scuffed
Both above Bruno Giacosa110 Above 4 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1978Pauillac, 1er cru classéBase neck level; label damp stained and glue stained; nicked capsule“Very aromatic and lively and fresh. Quite light. ‘Rather
an old-fashioned wine, slightly 19th century...offers no
resistance in any way to being drunk.’ Baron Eric de Roths-
child...” (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, 2 March 2005
111 1 magnum per lot $800-1200
Château Haut-Brion 1982Graves, 1er cru classéLot 112: Level three 3cm below cork; one slightly glue stained label; all capsules slightly corroded; Lot 113: Level four 3cm, one 4cm below cork“...aromas of hot stones, tobacco, minerals and marzipan; a
ible depth of fruit and glycerin...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
114 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $4500-6500
Château Pétrus 1982PomerolCreased label and capsule“Thick and sweet and actually rather austere still. Long.
Intense. Mineral...Quite lush with notes of gunpowder some-
how. Round. Smoky. Some right-bank bloody character.” (18+ points) JancisRobinson.com, 20 June 2008
115 1 magnum per lot $5500-8500
Château Pétrus 1988PomerolOne slightly sunken cork with glue stained label“...reassuringly outstanding...a young, backward wine with
high tannin levels, medium body, and an inner-core of
sweet, ripe fruit...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
116 2 double-magnums (3L) per lot $7000-10000
Château Haut-Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classéOne torn label; two importers“...one of the greatest fi rst-growths I have ever tasted...
sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals,
and smoke. Fabulously concentrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
117 12 bottles per lot $11000-17000
Château Mouton Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...loads of crème de cassis and fl oral notes, the fi nal blend
of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full-bodied
wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolatey notes...” (96+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
118 12 bottles (owc) per lot $10000-15000
Château Gruaud Larose 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classéEight nicked labels“...plenty of new saddle leather, cedar wood, black currants,
cherries, licorice, and Provençal herbs. Spicy, earthy, full-
bodied, and rich...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
119 12 bottles (owc) per lot $950-1400
Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1988GravesOne label scuffed, one slightly scuffed
120 3 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Haut-Brion Blanc 1998Graves“...a sensationally powerful wine with the texture of a grand
cru Burgundy and the complexity afforded by the Sauvignon
Blanc/Semillon blend.” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
121 2 bottles per lot $800-1200
Corton-Charlemagne 1993 Coche-DuryCôte de Beaune, grand cruOne label torn and slightly scuffed“Softly perfumed and now fully mature fruit that still pos-
sesses plenty of youthful vibrancy leads to elegant, precise,
chiseled and seductive fl avors of superb elegance and plenty
of power...” (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Janu-ary 27 2009
122 2 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Montrachet 1998 Domaine RamonetCôte de Beaune, grand cru“...colossal nose of limestone, oak spice and cornucopia of
fl ower aromas, especially dried rose petal followed by power-
ful, ultra rich, thick, palate staining fl avors that are remark-
ably detailed...” (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 15 2005
Barolo Riserva, Le Rocche del Falletto 2001 Bruno GiacosaSerralunga d’Alba, PiedmontLot 125: Two nicked labels“...nose of spices, menthol, minerals, smoke and scorched
earth followed by waves of sweet fruit that coat the pal-
ate in a potent mix of fi nesse and sheer power...complex,
multi-dimensional wine...” (97 points) Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #167, October 2006
124 6 bottles per lot $1000-1500
125 6 magnums per lot $2000-3000
126 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $700-1000
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FINE BORDEAUX, ITALIAN AND CALIFORNIAN
WINES FROM THE COLLECTION OF A CHICAGO
GENTLEMAN
Purchased at Auction or From Established Merchants
and Recently Removed From Professional Storage
Château Margaux 1989Margaux, 1er cru classéSlightly sunken cork“...Herbaceous sweetness and undergrowth and pepper.
Then more meaty. Finishes dry but not drying though there is
defi nitely less fl esh in the middle...sweetly herbal and more
coffee.” (17 points) Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17 June 2010
127 1 imperial (6L) per lot $2400-3500
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classéLot 129: Torn label“...notes of graphite, kirsch liqueur, black currants, and lead
pencil shavings, with good acidity...purity, layered ripeness
and intensity, and a profound fi nish...superb effort...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
128 6 magnums (owc) per lot $2200-3200
129 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $1500-2200
La Tâche 2008 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruBoth owc strapped prior to inspection by HDH“...a dazzling breadth of aromas with more rose petal
and violet notes combining with those of kirsch, herb and
humus...ripe, pure and extremely fresh silkily-textured big-
Marcassin Winery Pinot Noir, Three Sisters Vineyard 2003Sonoma Coast“...sweet blueberry, raspberry, cherry, smoky, gamy, and
autumnal/forest vegetation-like notes. With superb fruit,
full body, admirable richness and acidity, and a fl eshy, long
mouthfeel...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #180, December 2008
173 6 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Marcassin Winery Pinot Noir
Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard 2001 (3)
Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard 2002 (3)
One slightly damp stained label
Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard 2003 (5)
174 Above 11 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Marcassin Winery Pinot Noir
Marcassin Vineyard 2002 (5)
One damp stained label
Marcassin Vineyard 2003 (2)
Three Sisters Vineyard 2003 (1)
Three Sisters Vineyard 2004 (2)
175 Above 10 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Kistler Vineyards Pinot Noir
Cuvée Catherine 2004 (4)
Cuvée Elizabeth 2004 (7)
Kistler Vineyard 2005 (1)
176 Above 12 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Kistler Vineyards Pinot Noir
Cuvée Catherine 2005 (6)
Kistler Vineyard 2005 (6)
177 Above 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Kistler Vineyards Pinot Noir, Kistler Vineyard 2004Russian River Valley“...aromas of blackcurrant, cherry and raspberry accented
by cinnamon and white pepper. Impressively pure and
energetic, with vibrant red and dark berry fl avors, subtle
minerality...” (92 points) Josh Raynolds, Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2007
178 12 bottles per lot $750-1100
Sine Qua Non Syrah, Raven 2006CaliforniaLot 179: One nicked label; four of each label design; Lot 180: Both label design No. 2“...gorgeous fruit, and a sweet perfume of graphite, black-
berries, blueberries, charcoal, licorice, tar, and new oak, it
is a dense, full-bodied, well-endowed, beautifully layered,
pure Syrah...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #184, August 2009
179 12 bottles per lot $2200-3200
180 2 double-magnums (3L) per lot $1500-2200
Sine Qua Non Grenache, The Inaugural 2003Central Coast“...a stunning effort...has taken on mind-boggling nuances
and subtleties...a huge wine dominated by black cherry,
blackberry, and cassis fruit...notions of plums, fi gs, soy,
smoke, and roasted meat-like notes.” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #172, August 2007
181 2 bottles per lot $900-1400
Sine Qua Non Grenache, Ode to E 2004Central Coast“...gorgeous nose of melted licorice, lead pencil shavings,
jammy black cherries and black currants, incense, and a
hint of smoked Peking Duck. Gorgeously opulent, full-bod-
ied and already very complex...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
182 3 bottles per lot $650-950
Sine Qua Non Grenache, The Naked Truth 2005Sta. Rita Hills“...glorious display of fruit, purity and freshness...notes of
cranberries, pepper, boysenberries, raspberries and cher-
ries, a cornucopia of red and black fruits emerge from the
aromatics, gently dosed with some spicy oak and Provençal
herbs...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
Château Quinault l’Enclos 1998St-Emilion“...notes of plums, black raspberries, vanillin, minerals,
licorice, and spice. Exceptionally rich with an outstanding
texture...distinctive, individualistic style...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
187 12 bottles (owc) per lot $480-750
Château Rouget 1998Pomerol
188 12 bottles (owc) per lot $400-600
Château Smith-Haut-Lafi tte Rouge 1998Pessac-Léognan, cru classé“...aromas of currant, tobacco and smoke. Dry-edged in the
manner of the vintage, but vinous and precise, with subdued
sweetness and solid structure...classic, elegant style of
Smith Haut Lafi tte.” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2001
189 12 bottles (owc) per lot $500-750
Château Brane-Cantenac 1999Margaux, 2me cru classé“...complex perfume of fresh tobacco...cigar smoke, sweet
licorice, and black currants...elegant, pure, harmonious...
medium-bodied, intense, and moderately structured...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
190 12 bottles (owc) per lot $250-380
Château Palmer 1999Margaux, 3me cru classéLot 191: Four scuffed labels“...staggering bouquet of violets and other spring fl owers
intermixed with licorice, black currants, and subtle wood...a
multidimensional, compelling effort with both power and
elegance...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
191 6 bottles per lot $900-1400
192 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1800-2800
Château Haut-Brion 2000Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classéThree slightly scuff marked labels, one import strip applied over main label“...nose of roasted herbs, scorched earth, sweet blueberries,
plums, black currants, and a hint of graphite...deep, layered,
sumptuously textured, full-bodied...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
193 6 bottles (owc) per lot $3000-4500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classéAll labels slightly bin soiled“...nose of graphite, black currants, sweet, unsmoked cigar
tobacco, and fl owers...rich, medium to full-bodied, but has
that ethereal elegance and purity that is always Lafi te...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
Château Palmer 2000Margaux, 3me cru classé“...fl oral nose, soft, undulating tannins, and tremendous
opulence and fl esh, with a full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tan-
nins, and loads of fl oral notes...smoke and incense...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
202 6 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Petit-Village 2000Pomerol“...blackberry, minerals, coffee and spices; at once cool
and liqueur-like. Lush, chewy, sweet and deep, with vibrant
fl avors of black cherry and chocolate...fi rm tannins and very
good length...” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2003
203 12 bottles (owc) per lot $420-650
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2000Pauillac, 2me cru classé“...beautiful nose of incense, melted asphalt, and crème de
cassis as well as hints of new saddle leather and licorice.
It is superbly concentrated and very pure, with excellent
texture and opulence...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
204 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1600-2400
Château Pontet-Canet 2000Pauillac, 5me cru classé“...classic nose of incense, charcoal, crème de cassis, and
subtle new oak. Full-bodied, powerful, still very tannic, and
shockingly backward, this is a big, rich wine...” (94+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
205 12 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Sociando-Mallet 2000Haut-Médoc, cru bourgeois“...aromas of black raspberry, blackberry, minerals and
cocoa powder. Big, dense, lush and deep...lovely sappy
vinosity; this expands impressively to fi ll the mouth...suave,
broad tannins and a note of black olive...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2003
206 12 bottles (owc) per lot $550-850
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2002Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...notes of lead pencil shavings/graphite along with black
currants, plums, and crushed rocks/mineral...pure, dense...
loads of fruit, defi nition, and a long fi nish...” (94 points) Rob-ert Parker’s Wine Advocate #158, April 2005
207 6 bottles per lot $3800-5500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2003Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...notes of graphite intertwined with melted licorice, crème
de cassis, smoke, and fl owers...extraordinary richness, opu-
lence, power, purity, intensity, and viscosity...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
208 9 bottles per lot $7500-11000
Château Margaux 2003Margaux, 1er cru classéAll labels slightly scuffed and slightly bin marked; two importers“...extraordinary complexity and intensity...notes of spring
fl owers interwoven with camphor, melted licorice, crème
de cassis, and pain grillé...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
209 5 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Mouton Rothschild 2003Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne label with cellar sticker applied“Backward, powerful, and extremely tannic...improves
dramatically with aeration...full-bodied, meaty, powerful,
dry fl avors as well as a huge fi nish...” (95+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
210 6 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Haut-Brion 2005Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé“...bouquet of blue and red fruits...wet stones, unsmoked ci-
gar tobacco, scorched earth, and spring fl owers...full-bod-
ied, pure, and complex as well as exceptionally elegant...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
211 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $6000-9000
Château Cos d’Estournel 2005St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéOne slightly bin soiled label“...a glorious perfume of licorice, Asian spices, crème de
cassis, blackberries, and toasty oak...exceptionally powerful,
pure, and dense with a layered mid-palate...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
212 6 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Duhart-Milon
(Dom. de Barons Rothschild - Lafi te) 2005Pauillac, 4me cru classéOne label nicked and slightly bin marked“...hints of cassis, licorice, chocolate, and earth. Medium to
full-bodied with good purity, strong tannins, and undeniable
elegance...unquestionably outstanding...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
213 6 bottles per lot $480-750
Château La Fleur de Gay 2005PomerolThree slightly scuffed labels“Reminiscent of a grand cru Burgundy...pure black rasp-
berry fruit intermixed with truffl e and kirsch notes...opulent,
medium to full-bodied, exceptionally pure Pomerol...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2005St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...notes of toasty vanillin intermixed with lead pencil shavings,
wet rocks, and enormously ripe, intense black cherry and
crème de cassis...enormous extract, concentration, and pu-
rity...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
215 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Malescot St.-Exupéry 2005Margaux, 3me cru classé“...intensity combined with superb richness, fascinating
elegance, and a surreal concoction of blue and red fruits, a
silky texture...delicate yet powerful wine...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
216 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1100-1700
217 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1100-1700
Château Palmer 2005Margaux, 3me cru classé“...Aromas of warm blackberries, dark chocolate, violets and
black olive with nuances of vanilla, mace and graphite. The
palate is medium to full bodied, concentrated and dense...” (96 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, In Asia, March 2010
218 6 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Pavie 2005St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...exquisite perfume of blueberry and blackberry liqueur,
unsmoked cigar tobacco, crushed rocks, damp earth, and
hints of truffl es and incense...massive concentration...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
219 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Rouget 1998 (6)
Clos-St.-Martin 1998 (6)
One bin marked label
220 Above 12 bottles per lot $550-850
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2002 (5)
One nicked label
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2002 (6)
221 Above 11 bottles per lot $650-950
Château Cos d’Estournel 2003 (8)
Three slightly bin soiled labels; multiple importers
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2003 (3)
All labels slightly scuffed
Château Léoville Barton 2003 (2)
222 Above 13 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1998 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern Rhône“...nose combines currant, roast coffee, chicory, under-
brush and smoke. Suave yet penetrating in the mouth, with
complex fl avors of redcurrant, iron, minerals, smoke and
tobacco...excellent length...” (92 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, January/February 2001
223 12 bottles (owc) per lot $480-750
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Château Cheval Blanc 1953St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Level into neck; new château label and capsule; capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork; re-conditioned by the château 1998“In the fi fties, the greatest vintage is the 1953...still the most
fragrant, and from an aromatic perspective, the most com-
pelling Cheval Blanc I have ever tasted...” (95 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
224 1 bottle per lot $450-650
Château Lynch-Bages 1961Pauillac, 5me cru classéVery high shoulder level; slightly damp stained label; capsule trimmed prior to inspection by HDH reveals fully branded cork“Still a spectacular wine...an opulently-textured, thick, nearly
viscous wine with high glycerin, ripe, jammy fruit, and an in-
toxicating combination of glycerin, extract, and suppleness...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
225 1 bottle per lot $320-480
Château L’Evangile 1982PomerolThree base neck, nine top shoulder level; one slightly torn label“...blockbuster...decadent, extravagantly rich nose...opulent,
full-bodied...caresses the palate with layers and layers of
glycerin and fruit...massive, rich, gorgeous effort...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
(See photo opposite page)226 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3800-5500
Château Lynch-Bages 1982Pauillac, 5me cru classéLabel slightly bin marked; chipped wax capsule, top of cork exposed“Beautifully mature with sweet, sun-drenched black cur-
rant, fi g, roasted herb and loamy soil characteristics...
opulent, fl eshy fl avors and a full-bodied fi nish...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
227 1 jeroboam (5L) (owc) per lot $1400-2000
Château Latour 1985Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck level“...a soft, open-knit example, without much structure,
delineation, and depth...dark ruby color displays amber at
the edge...bouquet of tobacco, black fruits, herbs, earth, and
new oak...” (88 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
Château Margaux 1985Margaux, 1er cru classéBoth top shoulder level; both labels slightly bin marked“...copious quantities of lavishly ripe black berry and cassis
fruit intermixed with toasty oak and fl oral scents...rich,
expansive, and velvety-textured wine...” (94 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
229 2 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1985St-Julien, 2me cru classéSix base neck level; one capsule torn, two corroded; “The Wine Trust” stickers adhered to top of front label“...a classic Las Cases bouquet of pain grillé, lead pencil,
minerals, and ripe black currants. Medium to full-bodied,
with outstanding concentration, and soft tannin...” (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
230 11 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Château Latour 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéFive base neck level“...outstanding...spicy, peppery bouquet...aromas of dried
herbs and red currant fruit. Medium-bodied, austere, but
youthful, vigorous, and concentrated...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
231 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
Château Lynch-Bages 1989Pauillac, 5me cru classéOne base neck level; two importers“...the stunning bouquet offers classic notes of crème de
cassis, subtle smoke, oak and graphite. Powerful and rich
with some tannins still to shed at age 22...should prove to
be a 50 year wine.” (99+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
232 12 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéSix base neck level; six labels slightly creased“...vibrant nose of redcurrant, licorice, minerals and to-
bacco, along with a minty austerity. Thick and large-scaled...
Really explodes in the middle palate. Incredible unfolding
peacock tail of a fi nish...” (98 points) Stephen Tanzer’s Inter-national Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
233 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
Château Certan de May 1990PomerolSix base neck, three top shoulder level; eight creased capsules“...loads of jammy, sweet, cedary, and herbaceous cassis
scents intermixed with a roasted herb, toasty wood charac-
ter. Rich and full-bodied, as well as low in acidity and soft...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
234 12 bottles (owc) per lot $950-1400
Château L’Evangile 1990PomerolFour base neck, eight top shoulder level“...a complex effort with lots of cedar, sweet caramelized
black raspberries and cherries...licorice and underbrush...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
235 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2200-3200
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1990St-Julien, 2me cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level“...notions of sweet black cherries, black currants, lead pen-
cil, and wet stones...freshness, delineation, and classicism
in this full-throttle, rich, concentrated, impeccable 1990...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
236 12 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Château Trotanoy 1990PomerolOne base neck level; bottom of labels slightly scuffed“...dusty, loamy soil-infused, sweet plum, cherry, cur-
rant, and fi g aromas...elegant, smaller-scaled, medium-
bodied...a herbaceous note that adds complexity...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
237 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1800-2800
Château Angelus 1995St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...a massive, powerful, rich offering with plenty of ripe, sweet
tannin...scents of Provençal olives, jammy black cherries,
blackberries, truffl es, and toast...layered, thick, and pure...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
238 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2000-3000
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 1995Pomerol“...a concoction of black raspberries, kirsch, smoke, cher-
ries, and truffl es. Full-bodied and rich, with high tannin, but
profound levels of fruit and richness...multidimensional...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
239 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1500-2200
Château Léoville Barton 1995St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...Currant, tobacco, game and roasted nuts on the expres-
sive nose. Full, supple and sweetly oaky. Also wears its oak
more gracefully. Very long on the fi nish...” (91 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
240 12 bottles (owc) per lot $800-1200
241 12 bottles (owc) per lot $800-1200
Château Lynch-Bages 1995Pauillac, 5me cru classé“...restrained aromatics suggesting earth, herbs and subtle
fruit... impressive levels of black and red fruits. As is the
case with many 1995s, the wine’s structural components
still dominate...” (89+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
Château Trotanoy 1995Pomerol“...Dark berries, cherry and leather on the nose, plus a
slightly inky suggestion of austerity. Lush, silky and creamy
in the mouth...explosive fruitiness and terrifi c concentration
and depth of fl avor...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s Interna-tional Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
244 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1400-2000
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1996 (1)
Slightly torn capsule
Château Margaux 1996 (1)
245 Above 2 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Château d’Yquem 1947Sauternes, premier cru superieurTop shoulder level; stained label; capsule trimmed prior to inspection by HDH reveals fully branded cork; deep orange-gold color“Very dark fox red with greenish hints at the rim. Sweet and
rich and creamy on the nose - very fl attering and massive.
Relatively high volatility with lots of nutty interest...but very
lively and compelling...” (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, 13 February 2008
246 1 bottle per lot $1600-2400
Château d’Yquem 1955Sauternes, premier cru superieurBase neck level; stained label; deep honey-gold color“Very dark copper. Rich almonds on the nose and with
enormous richeness, and real life. Very long and gorgeous.
Real gras and very long. Round and voluptuous.” (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, 13 February 2008
(See photo right)247 1 bottle per lot $800-1200
Château Climens 1986Barsac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, seven top shoulder, one very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; four slightly sunken corks; two labels damp stained, four bin marked; two nicked capsules“...totally compelling Climens...expansive bouquet of new
oak, oranges, pineapples, and other tropical fruits. In the
mouth, the great richness seems all the more impressive
because of the wine’s remarkable clarity and defi nition...a
stunning example of Climens...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
and a sensational fi nish.” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
249 2 bottles and 9 half-bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Suduiraut 1989Sauternes, 1er cru classéSix base neck level; both owc missing top“Vibrant aromas of fruit salad and honey. Moderately viscous
and bright in the mouth...Intensely fl avored and youthful.” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 1998
250 21 half-bottles (2 owc) per lot $500-750
La Tâche 1976 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly damp stained label; slightly corroded capsule“Aged burg nose of Asian spices and a hint of sous bois with
pretty, nicely spicy fl avors that have quite a bit of tannin pok-
ing through on the fi nish...it does offer plenty of spiciness...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, October 7 2002
251 1 bottle per lot $850-1300
Bonnes-Mares 1985 Louis JadotCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...Sexy, decadent, liqueur-like aromas of prune, maple
syrup, wild herbs, truffl e and underbrush...Thick, lush, silky
and seamless; a wonderful mouthful of minerals, mocha,
milk chocolate and underbrush...” (93 points) Stephen Tan-zer’s International Wine Cellar, September/October 2002
252 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Bonnes-Mares 1990 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne base neck level“...a blossoming, black-cherry nose complemented by a
judicious use of toasty new oak, this wine exhibits wonder-
ful richness, excellent defi nition and structure, and a long,
dense, concentrated fi nish...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #83, October 1992
253 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Chambertin 1990 Armand RousseauCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels slightly glue stained“...a closed bouquet, and tight, hard tannins...deep, broad-
textured...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #83, October 1992
(See photo opposite page)254 6 bottles per lot $6000-9000
Clos Vougeot, Musigni 1990 Gros Frère et SoeurCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...an exquisite wine...huge, fl owery, sweet, black-cherry
aromas, and super-crammed, fabulously rich palate...tons
of glycerin and alcohol..super-rich, hedonistic wine...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #83, October 1992
255 7 bottles per lot $700-1000
Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes 1990 Domaine PonsotCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels slightly bin marked“...a prodigious effort...explosive nose of gravel, spring fl ow-
ers, and black and red fruits. Extremely rich and full-bodied,
with spectacular concentration, an unctuous texture, and an
extraordinarily long fi nish...” (98 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
256 8 bottles per lot $6500-9500
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1991 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...magnifi cent...bouquet of framboise, cassis, vanillin, and
minerals...Powerful, rich, concentrated, and marvelously
clean and pure...Very impressive!” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #90, December 1993
257 2 bottles per lot $600-900
La Tâche 1992 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly bin marked label“...the nose is quite fl oral with a curious geranium compo-
nent but with air, the aromas evolve toward spice and dried
rose petal notes followed by medium weight, rich, nicely
sappy fl avors...very pretty and very fi ne...” (89 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 12, 4th Quarter 2003
258 1 bottle per lot $600-900
Bonnes-Mares 1995 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Deep red. Deeper-pitched aromas of blue fruits, clove, mint
and coffee...Powerful, penetrating and very closed, with a
mineral fi rmness. Noble tannins coat the entire mouth...” (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1998
259 11 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Richebourg 1999 Gros Frère et SoeurCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...violet, bitter chocolate, earth, meat and a hint of medici-
nal austerity. Dense, rich and thick; a wine of compelling
richness and sweetness...exhilarating notes of cassis and
La Tâche 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...perfume of Asian spices as well as jammy black raspber-
ries, cherries, and blackberries infused with smoke, toast,
and dried herbs...ethereal, with layers of fl avor...” (100 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
275 2 bottles per lot $5500-8500
Richebourg 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...aromas of spring fl owers, black fruits, licorice, and toasty
new oak. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied, with a velvety-
textured palate, and sweet fruit...smoky, rich, complex...” (96 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
276 2 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Extremely rich and ripe with explosive aromas of Vosne
spice, earth and only a touch of secondary nuance followed
by big, indeed even robust fl avors that show good muscle...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, March 8 2008
277 1 bottle per lot $800-1200
Grands-Echézeaux 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSigns of past seepage“...fantastically rich yet not excessively ripe fruit and fl avors
with excellent density, concentration and superb length. The
breadth of fl avors and incredible texture here is outstand-
La Tâche 1993 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruBoth labels slightly scuff marked“...fascinating mix of earth, leather, tea and spice notes plus
an interesting green bark component. The slightly austere,
tannic, wonderfully rich fl avors are dense...excellent depth
and terrifi c complexity...” (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burg-hound.com, November 20 2006
279 2 bottles per lot $2400-3500
La Tâche 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...spice box, hoisin and soy nose...big, rich, very structured
fl avors that display notes of earth, leather and tea...length
that is simply phenomenal...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 28 2007
280 1 bottle per lot $1300-1900
La Tâche 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne label very slightly scuff marked; multiple importers“...pure, marvelously intense oriental spice box nose, fl avors
of hoisin and pure pinot extract of indescribable complexity
and length...the fi nish simply does not quit...” (98 points) Al-len Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 12, 4th Quarter 2003
281 4 bottles per lot $9500-14000
Richebourg 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo importers“Practically black with a supersaturated multidimensional
nose of black cherries, spice and trace of new oak...the
length is phenomenal...” (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burg-hound.com, October 9 2002
282 4 bottles per lot $4800-7500
Echézeaux 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Explosive fruit of blackberries, vanilla and oriental spice
with extremely ripe, relatively supple black fruit, round, sexy
fl avors underpinned by good structure, ripe tannins and fi ne
acid/fruit balance...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, January 30 2003
283 2 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo importers“...aromas of classic Vosne spice and crushed blackberries,
full-bodied, very sappy fl avors with a terrifi c inner core of
complexity and still more spice...” (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 18, 2nd Quarter 2005
284 2 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Grands-Echézeaux 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...red and blackberry fruits, vanilla and oriental spice
aromas...beautifully detailed and quite robust fl avors...a big
wine with richness, superb length and impressive refi ne-
La Tâche 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slightly bin marked label“...aromas of cherry, raspberry, minerals and Asian spices,
lifted by a fl oral quality. Fat, sweet and full but lively; offers
great volume without any undue weight...” (96 points) Ste-phen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 2005
La Tâche 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruBoth labels slightly bin marked“...aromas of milk chocolate, violets, roses, and dark
cherries. Suave, displaying massive amplitude and a full-
bodied, velvety-textured character...chocolate-covered black
cherries...” (99 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #160, August 2005
287 2 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Richebourg 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo labels slightly scuff marked“Violets, roses, raspberries, and red cherries...Full-bodied,
deep, and hugely concentrated, it is muscular, fi rm...Soy
sauce, tar, chocolate, and dark fruits...” (97 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #160, August 2005
288 3 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Echézeaux 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...candied raspberries, violet, and red cherries. Stunningly
marrying elegance with richness and density...ample, pure,
and velvety-textured...” (95 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #160, August 2005
289 2 bottles per lot $800-1200
Romanée-St.-Vivant 2003 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...fl avors reminiscent of black fruits drenched in dark choco-
late. Full-bodied, velvety-textured, as well as concentrated...
immensely ripe...amazingly long fi nish...” (95 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #160, August 2005
290 2 bottles per lot $1000-1500
La Tâche 2005 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...the aromatic breadth here is simply dazzling...the overall
palate impact is equivalent to a vinous bomb exploding on
the cuts-like-a-knife fi nish...huge but utterly classy and styl-
Echézeaux 1993 Henri JayerCôte de Nuits, grand cruCapsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...rich, bright, earthy fl avors underpinned by a ripe, round
tannic structure...superb vibrancy...continues to impress
with its density and elegance...” (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, June 15 2002
292 1 bottle per lot $800-1200
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1993 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...a nose that is the crystalline essence of black cherry pi-
not sap...Massively structured and opulent thick fl avors with
dense, ripe tannins...This is fl at out great...” (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November 10 2006
293 1 bottle per lot $600-900
Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux 1995 Henri JayerCôte de Nuits, 1er cru“...notes of wonderfully pure Vosne spice and rich, power-
ful and solidly concentrated medium-bodied fl avors...good
ripeness on the impressively long fi nish...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 25 2008
(See photo opposite page)294 1 bottle per lot $1700-2600
Bonnes-Mares 1996 Georges RoumierCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...spicy, pure, airy and elegant nose...lovely aromatic
complexity that continues on the relatively round sappy and
sweet fl avors...excellent acid/fruit/tannin balance on the
gorgeously persistent fi nish...” (94 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 26, 2nd Quarter 2007
(See photo page 38)295 2 bottles per lot $900-1400
Bonnes-Mares 1999 Georges RoumierCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...superb intensity, cut and precision, with extremely pri-
mary fl avors of black fruits, peony and blood orange...fi rm
tannins and superb clarity, length and class...” (95+ points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, December 2008
(See photo page 38)296 3 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Chambertin 2005 Armand RousseauCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...serious power and weight on the rich, full and driving fi nish
that possesses an exuberant underlying sense of energy, all
wrapped in a core of rock solid but ripe and balanced tan-
(See photo page 37)314 Above 2 bottles per lot $550-850
Chablis, Les Clos 2000 (1)
Chablis, Les Clos 2001 (1)
Both above Domaine Raveneau315 Above 2 bottles per lot $220-320
Chevalier-Montrachet 2001 (1)
Montrachet 2005 (1)
Both above Domaine Ramonet316 Above 2 bottles per lot $800-1200
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BORDEAUX AND HARLAN FROM THE EXTENSIVE
COLLECTION OF A MIDWESTERN CONNOISSEUR
We have been privileged to know the owner as a buyer,
seller and friend for a number of years. All wines have
been carefully sourced and were recently removed from
custom-built, temperature and humidity-controlled
storage.
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne torn capsule“...sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented
nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit...medium-bodied, tightly-
knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
317 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...notes of graphite, kirsch liqueur, black currants, and lead
pencil shavings, with good acidity...purity, layered ripeness
and intensity, and a profound fi nish...superb effort...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
318 1 imperial (6L) per lot $1400-2000
Harlan Estate Red Wine 1997Napa ValleyOne label slightly faded, two tissue stained“...spectacular, soaring aromatics of vanilla, minerals,
coffee, blackberries, licorice, and cassis...layer after layer
unfold powerfully yet gently...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #132, December 2000
(See photo opposite page)319 6 bottles (owc) per lot $3800-5500
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MAGNIFICENT BORDEAUX FROM THE
COLLECTION OF A GENTLEMAN
Purchased Upon Release From Established Merchants
and Removed From Custom-Built Home Storage
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one label slightly scuffed, one slightly bin soiled; one capsule slightly corroded, one trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black
currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed
by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fl eshy wine with low acidity...” (97+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéBase neck level; label loose and tattered“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
321 1 bottle per lot $950-1400
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck level“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
322 4 bottles per lot $5000-7500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo top shoulder level; one scuffed label“An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild,
comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and
1945, this impeccably made wine is still in its infancy...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #106, August 1996
323 3 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Château Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er cru classé“...Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent,
full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...
stunning...A sensational effort...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
324 2 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Gruaud Larose 1990St-Julien, 2me cru classéFive base neck level; six slightly scuffed labels“Meaty, smoky, sweet berry and black currant character-
istics intertwined with roasted herb, charcoal, new saddle
leather, and bloody steak juice-like notes...lush, full-bodied,
opulent...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
325 12 bottles (owc) per lot $800-1200
Château Margaux 1995Margaux, 1er cru classéTwo slightly damp stained labels“...aromas of licorice and sweet smoky new oak intermixed
with jammy black fruits, licorice, and minerals...extraordi-
nary richness, fabulous equilibrium, and hefty tannin in the
fi nish...a thrilling Margaux...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
326 6 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Cos d’Estournel 1995St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé“A wine of extraordinary intensity and accessibility...pos-
sesses remarkable intensity, full body, and layers of jammy
fruit nicely framed by the wine’s new oak...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
327 12 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Le Petit Cheval 1995St-Emilion
328 11 bottles per lot $850-1300
Château Margaux 1996Margaux, 1er cru classéTwo damp stained labels“...pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grillé, and fl ow-
ers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full
body...layers of fl avor in the mouth...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
329 6 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, and soy sauce...
aromas of black currants, framboise, coffee, and new saddle
leather...full-bodied, ripe, rich...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
330 12 bottles per lot $4800-6500
Château Cos d’Estournel 1996St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéTwo slightly damp stained labels“...aromas of black fruits, minerals, licorice and Havana
tobacco. Rich, dense and thick; powerful but harmonious.
Layered texture over a strong backbone...Superb.” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1999
331 10 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...remarkable...muscular, concentrated, and classic...a
knock-out nose of minerals, licorice, cassis, and an un-
mistakable lead pencil smell that I often associate with top
vintages of Lafi te-Rothschild...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
332 9 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1996Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne label slightly scuffed, two nicked“...blueberry/blackberry/cassis scents intermixed with high
quality, subtle, toasty new oak. Deep and full-bodied, with
fabulous concentration...opulent texture...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122 , April 1999
Purchased From an Established Merchant and Recently
Removed From Custom-Built Home Storage
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1961Graves, cru classéHigh shoulder level; label damp stained and bin soiled; slightly torn capsule“...a thick, rich, super-aromatic wine with a textbook Graves
bouquet of tobacco, barbecued meats, minerals, spices, and
sweet red and black fruits. Dense, full-bodied, alcoholic,
and super-rich...soft, opulently-textured...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
(See photo opposite page)363 1 bottle per lot $2200-3200
Château Latour à Pomerol 1961PomerolTop shoulder level; label nicked, damp stained and bin soiled; capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...this wine is ‘off the charts’...phenomenal richness and
amazing precision and balance...can bring tears to one’s
eyes...intense aromas of jammy plums, black currants,
licorice, and truffl es...” (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
(See photo opposite page)364 1 bottle per lot $2600-3800
Château Palmer 1961Margaux, 3me cru classéVery high shoulder level; nicked and worn capsule“...intensely concentrated, offering a cascade of lavishly ripe,
full-bodied, opulent fruit, soft tannins, and a voluptuous
fi nish...a decadent Palmer...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
(See photo opposite page)365 1 bottle per lot $1800-2800
Château Pétrus 1966PomerolVery high shoulder level; damp stained label; capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...enormously impressive...rich nose, almost malty yet
developing a lovely fragrance. Sweet, full-bodied, yet tannic.
Made as if the grapes had not been pressed but allowed to
drip their sugar-laden juice. Last tasted April 1990 *****
Long life.” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
366 1 bottle per lot $1000-1500
Château Pétrus 1981PomerolBase neck level“...amazingly full, fl eshy, rich, complete...mulberry-like
richness; fl eshier, rounded, powerful fi nish...Most recently...
Sweet. Delicious. Last tasted Dec. 1997 ****.” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
367 1 bottle per lot $700-1000
Château Cheval Blanc 1982St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Both top shoulder level; both labels creased and damp stained, one also scuff marked; both capsules slightly corroded“...Roasted nose dominated by toffee and tobacco. Won-
derfully silky...uncanny retention of primary fruit. Expands
inexorably on the fi nish and goes on and on...” (95 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July /August 2002
368 2 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Château Margaux 1982Margaux, 1er cru classéAll top shoulder level“...notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and fl o-
ral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense...blockbuster
power, richness, and impressive aromatics...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
369 3 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéBase neck level; label slightly damp stained and slightly bin soiled“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
370 1 bottle per lot $950-1400
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 371: One slightly bin marked label; Lot 372: Very slightly damp stained label; slightly scuffed capsule“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
371 6 bottles per lot $8000-12000
372 1 magnum per lot $2600-3800
Château Haut-Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé“...one of the greatest fi rst-growths I have ever tasted...
sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals,
and smoke. Fabulously concentrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
373 12 bottles (owc) per lot $11000-17000
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er cru classéFour base neck, six top shoulder level“...medium ruby-colored, medium-bodied wine reveals new
oak in the nose, and a spicy fi nish. It is a quintessentially
elegant, restrained, understated style of Lafi te...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
tion...long, intense, ripe, 40-second fi nish...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
376 5 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck level“...aromas of cassis, truffl es, coffee, licorice, and spice...the
wine is ‘great stuff,’ with superb density, a full-bodied per-
sonality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
377 6 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Romanée-Conti 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...explodes from the glass with a breathtaking panoply
of Asian spices, exotic fruit aromas and a touch of earth
followed by rich, lush, almost opulent fl avors...” (99 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 29, 1st Quarter 2008
(See photo right)378 1 bottle per lot $10000-15000
La Tâche 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo slight signs of past seepage with wine stained labels; two corks slightly sunken; one capsule creased“...perfume of Asian spices as well as jammy black raspber-
ries, cherries, and blackberries infused with smoke, toast,
and dried herbs...ethereal, with layers of fl avor...” (100 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
379 3 bottles per lot $8500-13000
Richebourg 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slight signs of past seepage; both corks slightly sunken“...aromas of spring fl owers, black fruits, licorice, and toasty
new oak. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied, with a velvety-
textured palate, and sweet fruit...smoky, rich, complex...” (96 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
Echézeaux 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruBoth signs of past seepage; both corks slightly sunken“...aromas of spices, plums, black-raspberries, and sweet
new oak...admirable toastiness, rich, medium to full body,
moderate tannins, low acidity, and an impressive fi nish...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #83, October 1992
381 2 bottles per lot $1200-1800
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A MAGNIFICENT OFFERING OF BORDEAUX
FEATURING SELECTIONS FROM THE 1995, 1996,
AND 1998 VINTAGES IN FULL CASE QUANTITIES
Most Wines Acquired on Initial Release by Current
Owner and All Removed from Long-Term Storage in a
Professional Wine Storage Facility That Maintains Ideal
Conditions
Château Mouton Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er cru classéSlightly raised cork; creased capsule“...scents of cedar, sweet black fruits, lead pencil, and
made, stylish...excellent to outstanding...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
382 1 imperial (6L) (owc) per lot $2000-3000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...aromas of cassis, truffl es, coffee, licorice, and spice...the
wine is ‘great stuff,’ with superb density, a full-bodied per-
sonality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
(See photo page 49)383 12 bottles per lot $4200-6500
Château La Conseillante 1995Pomerol“...Aromas of red fruits, clove, tomato, dill and smoky oak.
Supple, sweet and charming...suave texture...very good
length, integrated tannins and a hint of menthol...” (89 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
384 12 bottles per lot $700-1000
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...nose of lead pencil, minerals, fl owers, and black currant
scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable
complexity...oozing with extract and richness...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
385 12 bottles per lot $12000-18000
386 12 bottles per lot $12000-18000
387 12 bottles per lot $12000-18000
388 1 magnum per lot $2000-3000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 389: One slightly torn label“...roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, and soy sauce...
aromas of black currants, framboise, coffee, and new saddle
leather...full-bodied, ripe, rich...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
(Lot 391: See photo page 49)389 10 bottles per lot $4000-6000
390 12 bottles per lot $4800-7500
391 12 bottles per lot $4800-7500
392 12 bottles per lot $4800-7500
393 12 bottles per lot $4800-7500
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1996St-Julien, 2me cru classéLot 394: Two slightly wine stained labels; Lot 395: Two base neck level“...nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grillé, and minerals...
powerful and rich on the attack...remarkable, seamless,
palate-staining, and extraordinarily elegant...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
394 12 bottles per lot $2600-3800
395 12 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1996Pauillac, 2me cru classé“...blueberry/blackberry/cassis scents intermixed with high
quality, subtle, toasty new oak. Deep and full-bodied, with
fabulous concentration...opulent texture...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122 , April 1999
396 12 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1998Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...close to perfection. The spectacular nose of lead pencil,
smoky, mineral, and black currant fruit soars majestically
from the glass...elegant yet profoundly rich...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
Château Lynch-Bages 2001Pauillac, 5me cru classé“...Currant, herbs and smoke on the nose. Rich and suave on
entry...nicely delineated fl avors of currant, cherry, smoke and
mint...broad tannins and subtle lingering fl avor.” (90(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2004
400 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $250-380
Château Mouton Rothschild 2002Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...saturated ruby-red. Tight nose hints at currant and smoky
oak. Highly concentrated, densely packed and built to age...
shows a lovely velvety texture rare for this vintage...” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2005
401 1 magnum per lot $550-850
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AN EXCELLENT COLLECTION OF PRIMARILY
EUROPEAN WINES FROM AN EAST COAST CELLAR
Most Purchased at Auction or as Futures From
Established Merchants and Stored Since in a Custom-
Built, Temperature and Humidity-Controlled Home Cellar
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1959Pauillac, 1er cru classéHigh shoulder level; label damp stained and bin soiled; cap-sule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...unquestionably the greatest Lafi te-Rothschild that has
approached full maturity...one of the most powerful and
concentrated Lafi tes I have tasted. Medium to full-bodied,
velvety-textured, rich, and pure...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
402 1 bottle per lot $2000-3000
Château Latour 1959Pauillac, 1er cru classéBoth very high shoulder level; both labels bin soiled and damp stained; both capsules slightly corroded, one trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...aromas of melted caramel, tobacco, and jammy red and
black fruits...sumptuous, complex, fragrant, super-rich
Latour cuts a broad swath across the palate...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
403 2 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Latour 1970Pauillac, 1er cru classéThree top shoulder, three very high shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled, two also damp stained; one capsule nicked, four slightly corroded; multiple importers “Full medium-deep red. Medicinal, austere nose of plum
and chocolate; slightly off wood note. Fat and plump...a very
satisfying drink...” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
404 6 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1975Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one label damp stained, two slightly bin soiled, three nicked; two nicked capsules; two importers“...a powerful Lafi te...fully mature...will undoubtedly last for
another 30+ years...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advo-cate #103, February 1996
405 4 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1976Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, three top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; four labels damp stained, bin soiled and slightly scuffed, one bin soiled and torn; three nicked capsules“...A beautiful bouquet of seductive cedarwood, spices, and
ripe fruit precedes a very concentrated, darkly colored wine,
with great length and texture...” (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
406 5 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Cheval Blanc 1982St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Five base neck, two top shoulder level; seven labels damp stained, one heavily damp stained“...Roasted nose dominated by toffee and tobacco. Won-
derfully silky...uncanny retention of primary fruit. Expands
inexorably on the fi nish and goes on and on...” (95 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July /August 2002
407 8 bottles per lot $5500-8500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéTop shoulder level; label damp stained and heavily bin soiled; slightly corroded capsule, trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black
currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed
by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fl eshy wine with low acidity...” (97+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
408 1 bottle per lot $2400-3500
Château Latour 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, three top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; seven labels slightly damp stained, one slightly faded“...sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even
extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body...full-bodied,
exuberant, rich, classic...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
Château Margaux 1982Margaux, 1er cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level; all labels damp stained and bin soiled, three also scuffed; two slightly corroded capsules“...notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and fl o-
ral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense...blockbuster
power, richness, and impressive aromatics...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
410 5 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 411: Two base neck, four top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled and slightly scuffed, four also heavily damp stained; one slightly corroded capsule; two importers; Lot 412: Three base neck, two top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled and slightly scuffed, ten slightly damp stained; three slightly corroded capsules“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
411 10 bottles per lot $8500-13000
412 12 bottles per lot $10000-15000
Château Calon-Ségur 1982St-Estèphe, 3me cru classéFour base neck, three top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled and heavily damp stained, two also loose; four slightly cor-roded capsules“...notes of roasted meats, herbs, black currants, incense,
and damp earth. Full-bodied, still extremely tannic (sweet
but noticeable tannins), rich, and backward...” (94+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
413 7 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Cos d’Estournel 1982St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéAll labels bin soiled, four also damp stained; two nicked capsules“...a stunning set of aromatics consisting of blue and black
fruits, loamy earth, fl owers, licorice, and spice box...sweet
tannins, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel...silky fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
414 5 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1982St-Julien, 2me cru classéThree top shoulder level; all labels damp stained and bin soiled, six heavily damp stained“...Classic lead pencil, cassis, kirsch, cedar, and spice
characteristics...full-bodied fl avors. The tannins are still
there...brilliant St.-Julien...” (95+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
415 8 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1982Graves, cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level; two labels slightly damp stained“...massive richness as well as abundant notes of black
ible depth of fruit and glycerin...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
416 7 bottles per lot $3800-5500
Château Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er cru classéThree base neck, four top shoulder level; one label torn, four slightly bin soiled, fi ve damp stained; four slightly corroded capsules“...astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and
tannic...the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanil-
lin oakiness, and the fl avors are extremely deep and long...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
417 9 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck level; all labels scuffed and bin soiled, one also tattered, fi ve also slightly torn; one slightly corroded capsule; two importers“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
418 11 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéFive base neck level; one label damp stained, four slightly damp stained; one slightly corroded capsule“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
419 9 bottles per lot $2800-4200
Château Cos d’Estournel 1986St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéTwo base neck level; all labels slightly bin soiled, two also damp stained“...plenty of toasty, smoky notes...ripe plums and licorice.
Evolving at a glacial pace...massive, huge, ripe, extremely
concentrated fl avors with impressive depth and richness...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
Château Gruaud Larose 1986St-Julien, 2me cru classéFour base neck, fi ve top shoulder level; all labels scuffed; three slightly corroded capsules“...mammoth structure, tremendous reserves of fruit and
concentration, and a fi nish that lasts close to a minute...one
of the most magnifi cent Gruaud-Larose ever made...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003)
421 10 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Lynch-Bages 1988Pauillac, 5me cru classéTwo base neck, one top shoulder level; one label damp stained, one bin soiled, one slightly scuffed“...a beautiful, classic claret...aromas of dried herbs, smoke,
leather, grilled meats, and copious black cherry and cur-
rant fruit. Medium-bodied, powerful, rich, and surprisingly
evolved...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
422 6 bottles per lot $480-750
Château Haut-Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classéOne label slightly bin soiled, two creased, four slightly damp stained“...one of the greatest fi rst-growths I have ever tasted...
sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals,
and smoke. Fabulously concentrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
423 9 bottles per lot $8000-12000
Château Cos d’Estournel 1989St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéAll base neck level with heavily damp stained labels“...aromas of dark berries, minerals and violet; very caber-
net. Rich, dense and youthful; broad and beefy, with cassis,
black cherry and bitter chocolate fl avors...” (93 points) Ste-phen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
424 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Lynch-Bages 1989Pauillac, 5me cru classéLot 425: Two base neck level; three slightly wine stained labels; Lot 426: Two base neck level; one damp stained label“...the stunning bouquet offers classic notes of crème de
cassis, subtle smoke, oak and graphite. Powerful and rich
with some tannins still to shed at age 22...should prove to
be a 50 year wine.” (99+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
(Lot 426: See photo page 53)425 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
426 12 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Troplong-Mondot 1989St-Emilion, grand cru classéAll labels damp stained and scuffed“...extraordinary wine...rich and compelling...aromas of
licorice, prunes, black cherries, and sweet cassis fruit
intermingled with high quality toasty new oak and smoke...
full-bodied, rich, layered...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
427 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéSix base neck level“...aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil
shavings. The explosive aromas are followed by a fl eshy,
full-bodied wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
428 8 bottles per lot $4800-7500
Château Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéFive base neck level; all labels damp stained and bin soiled, one also torn, two also loose“...vibrant nose of redcurrant, licorice, minerals and to-
bacco, along with a minty austerity. Thick and large-scaled...
Really explodes in the middle palate. Incredible unfolding
peacock tail of a fi nish...” (98 points) Stephen Tanzer’s Inter-national Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
429 10 bottles per lot $5500-8500
Château Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er cru classéFour base neck, six top shoulder level; two capsules slightly corroded, four slightly worn“...Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent,
full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...
stunning...A sensational effort...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
430 10 bottles per lot $6500-9500
Château Beauséjour (Duffau-Lagarrosse) 1990St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)All labels loose and heavily damp stained; one capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“One of the most singular Bordeaux I have ever tasted, it
verges on being port-like, but it pulls back because of the
extraordinary minerality and laser-like focus. The wine is
massively concentrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
431 5 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château La Conseillante 1990PomerolOne label damp stained, six bin soiled; two importers“...supple texture, medium to full body, sweet fruit, plenty of
glycerin, and attractive melted tannin...delicious since birth,
but additional nuances continue to develop in the bottle...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
Château L’Evangile 1990PomerolTwo slightly bin soiled labels; two importers“...a complex effort with lots of cedar, sweet caramelized
black raspberries and cherries...licorice and underbrush...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
433 5 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Lynch-Bages 1990Pauillac, 5me cru classéTwo base neck level; one slightly sunken cork“...explosive nose of black currants, cedarwood, herbs
and spice...voluptuously textured, rich, intense wine with
superb purity as well as thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and
sweetness...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
434 9 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Montrose 1990St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé“...a blockbuster...stunning concentration, amazingly high
glycerin, and abundant amounts of sweet black fruits inter-
mixed with notions of earth and spice...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
435 10 bottles per lot $4000-6000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...aromas of cassis, truffl es, coffee, licorice, and spice...the
wine is ‘great stuff,’ with superb density, a full-bodied per-
sonality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
436 9 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1995Pessac-Léognan, cru classéOne label nicked, two slightly damp stained“...redcurrant, mineral, plum, coffee and smoke aromas.
Penetrating, fi rm, and tightly wound, with excellent intensity
and delineation of fl avor...” (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
437 8 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Latour 1975 (1)
Top shoulder level; label bin soiled and damp stained; slightly corroded capsule
Château Mouton Rothschild 1975 (1)
Top shoulder level; label scuffed, bin soiled and heavily damp stained
438 Above 2 bottles per lot $420-650
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1986 (4)
Two base neck level; all labels bin soiled and glue stained, one also scuffed, one also slightly torn, two also loose
Château Talbot 1986 (1)
Base neck level
439 Above 5 bottles per lot $650-950
Château d’Yquem 1989Sauternes, premier cru superieurFour base neck level; all labels slightly bin soiled, one also scuffed; two importers“...aromas of honey, crème caramel, smoke and earth; es-
sence of semillon. Rich, large-scaled and powerful...Classy
and impeccably balanced...subtle, oak-spicy, nutty fi nish
goes on and on...” (97 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 1998
440 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château d’Yquem 1990Sauternes, premier cru superieur“...a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine...lots of el-
egance and fi nesse...an exceptionally sweet nose of honeyed
tropical fruits, peaches, coconut, and apricots...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
441 6 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Château d’Yquem 1983 (1)
Top shoulder level; label damp stained and nicked; slightly corroded capsule
Château d’Yquem 1988 (4)
One base neck, three top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled, one also damp stained
442 Above 5 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Romanée-Conti 1988 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLabel bin soiled and damp stained; loose vintage label; cap-sule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...staggeringly concentrated with a bouquet that almost
defi es articulation...It is a fl ashy, dramatic wine with aston-
ishing length and mystique. I would not dare touch a bottle
before the mid- to late nineties.” (97 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Burgundy (1990)
443 1 bottle per lot $5000-7500
La Tâche 1988 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruBoth labels bin soiled and damp stained“...classic nose of Asian spices, hoisin, soy and a trace of
oak followed by sweet, long, structured and beautifully
complex fl avors. There is fi ne length here and the power
is impressive...” (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, September 9 2005
444 2 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Echézeaux 1988 (2)
One slightly sunken cork; one slightly damp stained label
Grands-Echézeaux 1988 (1)
Label bin soiled and damp stained
Both above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti445 Above 3 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Both labels slightly damp stained, one also slightly scuffed; one slightly sunken cork
Both above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti446 Above 3 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1983 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneLevel two 3cm below cork; all labels damp stained and scuffed, one also loose, one also tattered, fi ve also heavily damp stained; two slightly corroded capsules; two importers“Mid to light brick. Sweet, thick, nose with considerable evo-
lution. It has at last shed its heavy load of tannins - almost.
Defi nite Hermitage style - good!...Some mushrooms, a bit of
life...” (16.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 28 January 2006
447 10 bottles per lot $600-900
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1989 Château de BeaucastelSouthern RhôneOne bin soiled label; four slightly corroded capsules; two importers“...notes of smoke, melted licorice, black cherries, Asian
spices, and cassis. Full-bodied and concentrated...” (97 points) eRobertParker.com, January 2003
448 7 bottles per lot $900-1400
Hermitage 1989 J. L. ChaveNorthern RhôneAll labels slightly damp stained“...intensely fragrant nose of jammy cassis, minerals, and
rich, backward Hermitage...spectacularly concentrated...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
449 10 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1989 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneLot 450: All labels damp stained and scuffed, one also torn, one also heavily damp stained; Lot 451: All labels bin soiled, four also slightly damp stained, fi ve also slightly torn; one nicked capsule; two importers“...aromas of cassis, minerals, and hot bricks/wood fi re.
Super-ripe and full-bodied, with a massive mid-section,
teeth-staining extract, and mouth-searing tannin...a
monster-sized La Chapelle...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
450 4 bottles per lot $550-850
451 12 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Château RayasSouthern RhôneLevel one 3cm below cork; all labels damp stained, four also tattered, two also heavily tattered; three worn capsules“Mature ruby with a pale rim. Sweet and rich and vibrant.
Heady and medicinal in a thoroughly good way. Great fresh-
ness. Jewels and spice. Bravo! Still lots of life!” (19.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 13 October 2010
452 8 bottles per lot $4800-7500
Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 1990 GuigalNorthern RhôneTwo labels damp stained; one nicked capsule“...a perfect wine!...a huge, truffl e, licorice, cassis, and
peppery-scented nose...one of the most concentrated wines
I have ever poured across my palate...perfectly balanced...” (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
453 4 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1990 GuigalNorthern RhôneOne label damp stained, three slightly damp stained; one loose vintage label“...Extremely rich, with a huge, bacon fat, toasty, cassis, and
fl oral-scented nose, as well as phenomenally rich fl avors,
it is a wine known for its voluptuousness and extraordinary
intensity...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
454 4 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1990 GuigalNorthern RhôneThree labels heavily damp stained“...perfume of jammy black cherries, cassis, toast, and
minerals...an unforgettable wine...one of the most velvety-
textured, decadently rich palates I have encountered...” (98 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
455 4 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Hermitage 1990 J. L. ChaveNorthern RhôneAll labels slightly bin soiled, two also damp stained; one bottle with two vintage labels applied on top of each other, same vintage on both labels“...unquestionably the most massive and concentrated wine
he has yet produced...huge aromas of tar, roasted cassis
fruit, and hickory, as well as astonishing concentration...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
456 8 bottles per lot $2800-4200
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1990 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneAll labels slightly bin soiled, three also slightly damp stained, four slightly corroded capsules; two importers“...sexy and opulent...spectacular, clearly meriting a three-
digit score...aromas of incense, smoke, blackberry fruit,
cassis, barbecue spice, coffee, and a touch of chocolate...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
457 6 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 1991 GuigalNorthern RhôneOne label damp stained, two slightly damp stained; one slightly corroded capsule; two importers“...huge, smoky, new saddle leather, licorice, Asian spice,
meaty, and cassis scents...layers of richness, huge body,
massive extraction, and a phenomenal fi nish...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
(See photo opposite page)458 4 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Côte Rôtie, La Mordorée 1991 ChapoutierNorthern RhôneAll labels bin soiled and wine stained“...huge bouquet and spectacularly rich, layered personal-
ity...an astonishing example of what low yields from a natu-
rally farmed vineyard and an unfi ned, unfi ltered winemaking
philosophy can achieve.” (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
459 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1991 GuigalNorthern RhôneOne slightly sunken cork; fi ve labels slightly damp stained, one heavily damp stained; seven damp stained vintage labels; one slightly corroded capsule; two importers“Appears to be a perfect wine in the making, with a stag-
gering bouquet of violets, bacon fat, sweet cassis fruit, and
toasty oak...a phenomenal wine...” (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
(See photo page 57)460 10 bottles per lot $5000-7500
Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1991 GuigalNorthern RhôneThree label slightly bin soiled, four wine stained; seven damp stained vintage labels; two importers“...you cannot fi nd a Richebourg or Musigny with the rich-
ness and complexity possessed by this awesome wine...
great fl avor intensity and rich extraction...phenomenal levels
of fruit, complexity, and richness...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
(See photo page 57)461 10 bottles per lot $4500-6500
Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 1989 (2)
One wine stained label; one slightly torn capsule
Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1989 (2)
Both labels scuffed, one damp stained, one heavily damp stained; two importers
Both above Guigal462 Above 4 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Ermitage, Le Pavillon 1989 (5)
All labels bin soiled and damp stained, two also loose and torn
Ermitage, Le Pavillon 1991 (1)
Heavily damp stained label
Both above Chapoutier463 Above 6 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Barolo Riserva, Gran Bussia 1988 Aldo ConternoMonforte d’Alba, PiedmontOne torn label“...a huge nose of smoky tobacco, black-cherries, herbs,
and truffl es...stellar concentration, fi ne acidity, and spec-
tacular length...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #86, April 1993
464 4 bottles per lot $600-900
Sassicaia 1988 Tenuta San GuidoTuscanyOne base neck level; all labels slightly bin soiled, one also bin marked“...a perfumed, super-ripe nose of black fruits and toasty
vanillin from aging in new oak casks...another brilliant
example of what heights Cabernet Sauvignon can achieve
in the soils of Tuscany.” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #82, August 1992
465 3 bottles per lot $850-1300
Barolo, Sperss 1989 GajaSerralunga d’Alba, PiedmontOne base neck level; all labels damp stained, loose and nicked, three also torn“...wonderfully complete and polished, as layers of seam-
less, ripe fruit emerge from its powerful frame with tons
of class...stunning elegance and purity wrapped around a
powerful core of Serralunga fruit...” (97 points) Antonio Gallo, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #187, February 2010
466 6 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Unico 1968 Bodegas Vega SiciliaRibera del DueroOne base neck level; all labels bin soiled, damp stained and scuffed, four heavily damp stained; one slightly corroded capsule“An awesome wine!...copious aromas of sweet, jammy,
black plums, black-cherries, and cassis...layers of jammy
fruit, adequate acidity, and moderate tannin...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #97, February 1995
467 7 bottles per lot $5000-7500
Unico 1970 Bodegas Vega SiciliaRibera del DueroOne base neck level; all labels damp stained and scuffed, four heavily damp stained; one capsule slightly corroded, two nicked“...bouquet of cedar wood, blackberries, cherry liqueur, and
vanilla. Opulently-textured...vivaciousness, and vigor, superb
ripeness, a full-bodied, super-concentrated attack as well
as lush mid-palate and fi nish...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #136, August 2001
468 6 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Unico 1975 Bodegas Vega SiciliaRibera del Duero“...tight but rich nose of black and red fruits, spices, and
toasty oak...huge body and massive fl avor extraction...awe-
some power and richness with considerable structure and
delineation...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #97, February 1995
Opus One 1991Napa ValleyDamp stained label“...Complex notes of meat, game, dried plum, black olive
and dried Mediterranean herbs...medium+ level of fi nely
grained tannins and a crisp backbone of acidity fl eshed out
by an ample concentration of evolved fruit fl avours...” (92 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, In Asia, July 2009
470 1 bottle per lot $100-150
Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1981 (1)
Label damp stained and loose
Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1982 (2)
One base neck, one very high shoulder level; both labels bin soiled and heavily damp stained; one corroded capsule
Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1986 (5)
Four base neck, one top shoulder level; all labels damp stained, three also loose
Penfolds Grange 1990 (4)
Two base neck level; two labels damp stained, one slightly damp stained
471 Above 12 bottles per lot $2800-4200
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A FURTHER CONSIGNMENT FROM THE
MAGNIFICENT CELLAR OF THE LATE DR. HARRY
HETZ FEATURING CASES OF TOP BORDEAUX AND
EIGHT VINTAGES OF DOMINUS
Purchased by Dr. Hetz Upon Release From Established
Chicago Merchants and Recently Removed From
Custom-Built, Temperature-Controlled Home Storage
The late Dr. Hetz was deeply passionate about many
things: helping and healing those in need, jazz, family,
his motorcycle, and wine, which was an important part
of his life for many years. His collection was a cellar
for drinking and sharing. His generosity and spirit
impacted many lives, and we are honored to feature his
remarkable wines in this auction.
Château Latour 1978Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, three top shoulder level; all corks slightly sunken; all labels bin soiled; two importers“...spicy, saddle leather, tobacco, dried herb, earthy nose
with sweet fruit trying to poke through...new oak also makes
an appearance in the fl avors. Medium-bodied, elegant, and
fragrant...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
472 6 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1981Graves, cru classéLot 473: Six base neck, four top shoulder, one very high shoul-der level; one label damp stained, three slightly bin soiled; Lot 474: Eight base neck, three top shoulder level; two labels slightly scuffed, three slightly damp stained, three slightly torn“...one of the stars of the vintage...big, rich, berry, smoky-
scented bouquet, medium-bodied, alcoholic, deep fl avors,
huge fruit, and a long fi nish...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
473 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
474 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Cheval Blanc 1982St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Four base neck, four top shoulder level; all labels slightly scuffed, three also slightly damp stained; four nicked cap-sules; multiple importers“...Roasted nose dominated by toffee and tobacco. Won-
derfully silky...uncanny retention of primary fruit. Expands
inexorably on the fi nish and goes on and on...” (95 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July /August 2002
475 12 bottles per lot $8000-12000
Château Haut-Brion 1982Graves, 1er cru classéFive level 3cm below cork; all labels scuffed, bin maked and slightly bin soiled, one also torn; two importers“...aromas of hot stones, tobacco, minerals and marzipan; a
of sheer sweetness with structure and grip...” (96 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
476 10 bottles per lot $5500-8500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne top shoulder, three very high shoulder level; all labels with ink marking; all capsules slightly corroded; one capsule cut by HDH to reveal fully branded cork; two importers“...nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black
currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed
by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fl eshy wine with low acidity...” (97+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
477 4 bottles per lot $10000-15000
Château Latour 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéFour base neck, six top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; two labels scuffed, four slightly bin soiled, fi ve slightly faded, six with ink marking; four torn capsules; multiple importers“...sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even
extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body...full-bodied,
exuberant, rich, classic...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
(See photo page 59)478 12 bottles per lot $15000-22000
Château Margaux 1982Margaux, 1er cru classéTwo top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; two bin marked labels; one capsule nicked, one slightly corroded; multiple importers“...notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and fl o-
ral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense...blockbuster
power, richness, and impressive aromatics...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
479 4 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, four top shoulder, four very high shoulder level; all labels nicked and scuffed; two importers“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
480 10 bottles per lot $9500-14000
Château Beychevelle 1982St-Julien, 4me cru classéOne base neck, fi ve top shoulder level; two bin soiled labels; one torn capsule“...Beautifully sweet, slightly herbaceous black currant,
licorice, and earthy notes...Dense, thick, rich, concentrated,
and impressive...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
481 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Le Bon Pasteur 1982PomerolSeven base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; two labels scuffed, four bin marked“...sensational aromas of crème brûlée, chocolate-covered
black cherries and currants, fi gs, and plums, full-bodied,
powerful, rich fl avors, and tremendous purity, opulence,
and length...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
482 10 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Les Forts de Latour 1982PauillacThree base neck, three top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled, two also bin marked; multiple importers“Here is an example of why a second wine is well worth
buying in a great vintage...an explosive nose of charcoal,
black fruits, herbs, and soil undertones. Full-bodied and
fl eshy with no hard edges...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
483 6 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Gruaud Larose 1982St-Julien, 2me cru classéSix base neck, four top shoulder level; six slightly sunken corks; all labels nicked; one capsule creased, four slightly cor-roded; two label and capsule styles“...broodingly dense, thick, unctuously textured...scents of
beef blood, steak tartare, cassis, herbs, tobacco, and under-
brush. One of the most concentrated wines of the vintage...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
484 10 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château La Lagune 1982Haut-Médoc, 3me cru classéOne base neck, four top shoulder, six very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; all labels scuffed and glue stained“Unquestionably the greatest La Lagune until the 2005 was
conceived...a big, sweet bouquet of black cherries, licorice,
smoky toast, and forest fl oor, a plush, medium to full-
bodied mouthfeel, and sweet tannin...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
485 12 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Léoville Poyferré 1982St-Julien, 2me cru classéFive base neck, six top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one label torn, one faded, four bin marked“...brilliant effort...sweet, fl owery bouquet revealing plenty of
créme de cassis, plum, and cherry notes, stunning concen-
tration, a boatload of power, sweet tannins...long fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
486 12 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Talbot 1982St-Julien, 4me cru classéLot 487: Five base neck, fi ve top shoulder, one very high shoul-der level; two slightly sunken corks; all labels scuffed, one also damp stained; Lot 488: Nine top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; two slightly sunken corks; all labels nicked and scuffed, one also damp stained; two label types“...one of the greatest Talbots ever made...huge, sweet,
exotic nose of charcoal, beef blood, licorice, herbs, and
black fruits...fl eshy and full-bodied with sweet tannin and
an expansive, heady mouthfeel...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
487 12 bottles per lot $1400-2000
488 12 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Château Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, eight top shoulder level; one label damp stained, two slightly scuffed; three slightly corroded capsules; two importers“...astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and
tannic...the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanil-
lin oakiness, and the fl avors are extremely deep and long...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
Château Gruaud Larose 1983St-Julien, 2me cru classéLot 490: Two base neck, ten top shoulder level; seven nicked labels; two slightly corroded capsules; Lot 491: Three base neck, seven top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; four la-bels nicked, four wine stained; four slightly corroded capsules“...dark garnet-colored, unctuous, rather viscous, deep wine...
provocative nose of roasted herbs, animal fat, jammy black-
berries, licorice, and cedar...big, fat, juicy, and succulent...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
490 12 bottles per lot $650-950
491 12 bottles per lot $650-950
Château Palmer 1983Margaux, 3me cru classéLot 492: Four base neck, six top shoulder level; all labels slightly scuffed; seven slightly corroded capsules; Lot 493: One bin soiled label“...intense perfume of jammy black fruits, smoked meats,
fl owers, cedar, and Asian spices. Super-concentrated,
powerful, and full-bodied...” (97 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
492 10 bottles per lot $3000-4500
493 2 double-magnums (3L) per lot $2400-3500
Château Cheval Blanc 1985St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)One base neck, four top shoulder, one high shoulder level; all labels scuffed and bin soiled, two also torn, three also damp stained“...complex nose combines redcurrant, autumn leaves,
sweet tobacco, smoked meat, truffl e and mint. Dense and
silky...excellent penetration and vinosity. Impeccably bal-
anced and sweet...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
494 6 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Haut-Brion 1985Graves, 1er cru classéAll labels bin soiled, three damp stained; three nicked labels“...jammy black fruits, smoke, cedar, herbs, and new oak...a
generously concentrated, rich, gorgeously proportioned and
layered...” (94 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
495 10 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Mouton Rothschild 1985Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 496: Four base neck, eight top shoulder level; all labels slightly scuffed and slightly bin marked; two nicked capsules; Lot 497: One base neck, seven top shoulder, four high shoul-der level; one label slightly damp stained, two slightly scuffed, three slightly bin marked; two slightly corroded capsules; two importers“The rich, complex, well-developed bouquet of oriental
spices, toasty oak, herbs, and ripe fruit is wonderful...the
wine is also rich, forward, long, and sexy...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
496 12 bottles per lot $3200-4800
497 12 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Château Pétrus 1985PomerolThree base neck, one top shoulder level; two labels damp stained, three slightly bin soiled; one slightly corroded capsule“...positively opulent, fantastically full of fruit, concentrated,
complete...April 2000 ***** Perfect now. Another 20 years of
life.” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
498 5 bottles per lot $5000-7500
Château Angelus 1985St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Three base neck, nine top shoulder level; three bin marked labels; one torn capsule
499 12 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Certan de May 1985PomerolLot 500: Four base neck, four top shoulder, four very high shoulder level; all labels glue stained, one also nicked, one also tattered, three also bin marked; Lot 501: Four base neck, eight top shoulder level; all labels slightly glue stained, four also torn; four nicked capsules“...a fl amboyant wine with a gaudy aromatic profi le consist-
ing of cedar wood, smoke, licorice, jammy black fruits, and
Asian spices...a streak of roasted herbs running through the
sweet, jammy, opulently-textured black fruits, earth, and
oak. Low in acidity and voluptuous...” (94 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
500 12 bottles per lot $1400-2000
501 12 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Château Cos d’Estournel 1985St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéTwo base neck, seven top shoulder, three very high shoulder level; one labels slightly damp stained, three slightly bin soiled“...a fabulously scented bouquet of pain grillé and concen-
trated red and black fruits...rich, lush, long, and medium to
full-bodied. Very fragrant, with gobs of sweet black fruits,
minerals, and spice...” (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bor-deaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
502 12 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1985St-Julien, 2me cru classéLot 503: Four base neck, four top shoulder level; two import-ers; Lot 504: Two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; two importers“...sheer elegance, charm, and fi nesse...retains a vibrancy
and youthfulness that is unusual for a 1985...outstanding
concentration yet is elegant and refreshing...a beautifully
knit, harmonious Ducru...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
Château L’Evangile 1985PomerolTwo base neck, four top shoulder level; all labels slightly scuffed, one also torn...hugely complex, multi-dimensional bouquet of blackcur-
rants, raspberries, exotic spices and oak...Rich, medium to
full-bodied, super-concentrated, well-balanced, and tannic...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
505 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Gruaud Larose 1985St-Julien, 2me cru classéFour base neck, seven top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one slightly sunken cork; one label scuffed, two torn; three nicked capsules; two label styles“...notes of tapenade, earth, sweet berry and black currant
fruit, and possibly a hint of black truffl es...lush, medium to
full-bodied, and fl eshy, with no hard edges. Sweet fruit...very
sumptuous, complex, fully mature...” (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003)
506 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Léoville Barton 1985St-Julien, 2me cru classéTwo base neck, six top shoulder, three very high shoulder level; all labels bin soiled, four also damp stained, fi ve also scuffed“...aromas of plum, currant, lead pencil and milk chocolate.
Sweet but penetrating and gripping, with lovely clarity of
fl avor and terrifi c thrust. Classic claret, with lovely fruit and
a very long, ripely tannic fi nish...” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
507 12 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1985St-Julien, 2me cru classéLot 508: Four base neck, four top shoulder level; two slight signs of past seepage; one label slightly damp stained, three bin marked; Lot 509: Four base neck, four top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; one label slightly damp stained, two scuffed; Lot 510: Seven base neck, one top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; two labels damp stained, four bin marked“...a classic Las Cases bouquet of pain grillé, lead pencil,
minerals, and ripe black currants. Medium to full-bodied,
with outstanding concentration, and soft tannin...” (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
508 10 bottles per lot $1500-2200
509 12 bottles per lot $1800-2800
510 12 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Lynch-Bages 1985Pauillac, 5me cru classéAll top shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; one torn capsule“...plum syrup, leather, truffl e, spices and a faint herba-
ceous element. Juicy and very intensely fl avored...compel-
ling inner-mouth perfume...Finishes very long and bright,
with lovely penetration...” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
511 6 bottles per lot $700-1000
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1985Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne base neck level; one slightly sunken cork; all labels bin marked, one also nicked, two also torn; one nicked capsule“...deep ruby color, and a ripe, oaky, curranty bouquet with
a trace of herbaceousness. This lovely wine is rich, elegant,
supple...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
512 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Cheval Blanc 1986St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)One base neck level; all labels damp stained, one also glue stained“...a developing bouquet that offers up weedy tobacco,
juxtaposed with sweet black berry, raspberry, and cherry
fruit. The wine is rich, intense, and well-made...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
and sweet black currant-scented nose...subtle new oak and
minerals scents...rich, intensely smoky wine...” (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
514 6 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéAll labels nicked and slightly bin marked, two also slightly bin soiled“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
515 6 bottles per lot $8000-12000
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéThree nicked labels“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
Château l’Arrosée 1986St-Emilion, grand cru classéLot 518: Three base neck, two top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled and slightly scuffed, fi ve also damp stained; two slightly torn capsules; Lot 519: Four base neck, one top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled and slightly scuffed, seven also damp stained, one also torn“...considerable power as well as a muscular, concentrated
style and hefty tannin...an intriguing dusty herb, black
cherry, kirsch, and mineral-scented nose...medium-bodied,
concentrated fl avors...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
518 12 bottles per lot $500-750
519 12 bottles per lot $500-750
Château Beychevelle 1986St-Julien, 4me cru classéFive base neck, seven top shoulder level; one label nicked, three damp stained“...one of the best Beychevelles in the last 30 years...huge
bouquet of roasted fruit, this full-bodied, concentrated, rich
wine should not be drunk before the mid-1990s...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
520 12 bottles per lot $650-950
Château Canon 1986St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Lot 521: Five base neck, one top shoulder level; one damp stained label; Lot 522: Ten base neck level; one scuffed label; two torn capsules“...minerals, earth, and smoke, with black plum and cassis
fruit in the background...rich, medium-bodied, and elegant,
with lofty tannin in the fi nish. Although approachable, it
remains youthful and vibrant.” (89 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
521 12 bottles per lot $600-900
522 12 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Certan de May 1986PomerolSix base neck, four top shoulder level; all labels nicked, two also damp stained, two also torn“...weedy, black currant, tobacco-singed, smoky, oaky, and
herb scents...a structured, medium to full-bodied wine...
possesses considerable vitality, muscle, and richness...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
523 12 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Cos d’Estournel 1986St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéLot 524: One top shoulder level; two labels nicked, four slightly bin marked; three nicked capsules; Lot 525: Two base neck, one top shoulder level; four bin marked labels“...plenty of toasty, smoky notes...ripe plums and licorice.
Evolving at a glacial pace...massive, huge, ripe, extremely
concentrated fl avors with impressive depth and richness...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
524 6 bottles per lot $950-1400
525 12 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1986St-Julien, 2me cru classéLot 527: Four base neck, two top shoulder level; two importers“...scents of lead pencil, sweet cranberry and black currant
fruit nicely intertwined with aromas of steel, minerals, and
earth. Rich and medium to full-bodied...intensely con-
centrated...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
526 12 bottles per lot $1000-1500
527 12 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 1986PomerolLot 528: One base neck, eleven top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled, three also creased; Lot 529: Two base neck, three top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled; fi ve creased labels“...an outstanding effort...Notes of cedar, sweet plum,
Christmas fruitcake, and black cherries and berries fi nally
emerge with a hint of licorice and mushroom...excellent
concentration...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003)
528 12 bottles per lot $600-900
529 12 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Figeac 1986St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Lot 530: Six base neck level; two labels torn, six damp stained; one nicked capsule; two importers; Lot 531: Six base neck, six top shoulder level; two labels nicked, fi ve torn; two importers“...deep ruby with an attractively nuanced brick rim. The
nose is broad, sweet and almost brûlée. The overall impres-
sion is of a mature wine that is round, sweet and medium-
bodied...” (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, 23 September 2002
530 12 bottles per lot $1000-1500
531 12 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1986Pauillac, 5me cru classéSix base neck, two top shoulder level; all labels damp stained and scuffed“...a classic nose of cedar, blackcurrants, smoke, and vanil-
lin. Full-bodied, powerful, authoritatively rich, and loaded
with fruit...” (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
532 10 bottles per lot $550-850
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1986St-Julien, 2me cru classéFour base neck, one top shoulder level“...aromas of exceptionally ripe cassis fruit intertwined with
scents of vanillin, minerals, and spices...full-bodied, excep-
tionally well-delineated, and phenomenally concentrated...” (98 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1986Pauillac, 2me cru classéLot 534: Three base neck level; eleven labels damp stained, six scuffed; Lot 535: Four base neck, one very high shoulder level; two labels nicked, three scuffed, eleven damp stained; one torn capsule; two importers; Lot 536: Five base neck, two top shoulder level; three labels scuffed, nine damp stained; one torn capsule; multiple importers“...the largest-framed Pichon-Lalande in over three
decades...bouquet of cedar, blackcurrants, spicy oak, and
minerals...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
534 12 bottles per lot $2200-3200
535 12 bottles per lot $2200-3200
536 12 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Rauzan-Ségla 1986Margaux, 2me cru classéSix base neck, six top shoulder level; one torn capsule“...nose of sweet blackberries, cassis, licorice, earth, and
smoke. Full-bodied and excruciatingly tannic, with layers
of concentration...exceptionally endowed wine...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
537 12 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Talbot 1986St-Julien, 4me cru classéLot 538: One base neck, nine top shoulder, one very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; all labels nicked, one also bin marked; two slightly corroded capsules; Lot 539: Six top shoulder, six very high shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; three labels damp stained, four scuffed; four slightly corroded capsules; Lot 540: Seven top shoulder, four very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; all labels nicked and slightly scuffed; one slightly corroded capsule“...classically structured...fragrance of peppery, spicy, weedy
black currants and tar, an enormous concentration of fl avor
on the palate, and staggering length...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
538 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
539 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
540 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1986St-Emilion, grand cru classéSix base neck, six top shoulder level; three labels scuffed, eight damp stained; three slightly corroded capsules
541 12 bottles per lot $900-1400
Vieux Château Certan 1986PomerolLot 542: Six base neck, two top shoulder level; one label slightly bin soiled, two torn, three damp stained; Lot 543: Nine base neck, one top shoulder level; two nicked capsules“...a complex nose suggesting cedar wood, fruitcake, Asian
spices, roasted herbs, and black currants...impressively
concentrated fl avors that roll across all the palate’s sweet
spots. Medium to full-bodied and rich...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
542 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
543 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1987Pauillac, 2me cru classéSix base neck, two top shoulder level; four damp stained labels
544 12 bottles per lot $350-550
Château Angelus 1988St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Two nicked labels“...rich, almost lusty...full-throttle bouquet of licorice, spicy
new oak, cassis, olives, and minerals. Full-bodied, deep, and
concentrated, it offers excellent extract, and a long, heady,
moderately tannic fi nish...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
545 6 bottles per lot $700-1000
Château Clinet 1988PomerolFour base neck, one top shoulder level; four labels nicked, six slightly bin soiled; two torn capsules“...a dazzling example of Clinet...classic Pomerol scents of
truffl es, plums, subtle herbs, and new oak...sweetness, rich
extraction of fruit, and a full-bodied, opulent fi nish...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
546 12 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Le Bon Pasteur 1988PomerolLot 547: One base neck, six top shoulder, fi ve very high shoul-der level; two labels scuffed, three damp stained; one capsule nicked, two torn; two importers; Lot 548: Three base neck, eight top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one label scuffed, fi ve slightly damp stained
547 12 bottles per lot $500-750
548 12 bottles per lot $500-750
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1988Pessac-Léognan, cru classéAll labels scuffed, one also wine stained“Beautifully made, deep, full-bodied, concentrated, rich,
well-structured...a bigger, deeper, yet softer, more con-
centrated wine than its neighbor, Haut-Brion...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
549 10 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Lynch-Bages 1988Pauillac, 5me cru classéLot 550: Six base neck, one top shoulder, one very high shoul-der level; one label slightly damp stained, six bin marked; one slightly corroded capsule; Lot 551: Six base neck, four top shoulder level; fi ve bin marked labels“...a beautiful, classic claret...aromas of dried herbs, smoke,
leather, grilled meats, and copious black cherry and cur-
rant fruit. Medium-bodied, powerful, rich, and surprisingly
evolved...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
Château Pape-Clément 1988Pessac-LéognanFive base neck, six top shoulder level“...impressively deep in color...thrillingly fragrant nose of
roasted chestnuts, tobacco, currants, and earthy stones...
wonderful ripeness, and high, velvety tannins...smoky-
scented black-cherries...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #85, February 1993
552 12 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1988Pauillac, 2me cru classéFour base neck, four top shoulder level; one label scuffed, two bin marked, three damp stained; two importers“...a full-intensity bouquet of black plums, herbs, and cur-
rants, a silky smooth texture, and full body...Seductively
precocious...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
553 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Haut-Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé“...one of the greatest fi rst-growths I have ever tasted...
sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals,
and smoke. Fabulously concentrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
(See photo below)554 6 bottles per lot $5500-8500
Château Pétrus 1989PomerolFour base neck, one top shoulder level; two slight signs of past seepage; one label nicked, one slightly wine stained, one slightly bin soiled“...another stunningly opulent, rich, full-bodied, amaz-
ingly concentrated, exotic, fl amboyant Pétrus that remains
remarkably youthful...looks to be another 30-year wine...An
amazing effort!” (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
555 5 bottles per lot $12000-18000
Château Angelus 1989St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...exceptionally endowed, backward, rich, full-bodied, and
crammed with fruit. The 1989 possesses a huge fi nish, with
more noticeable tannin than in the 1990...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
556 5 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Branaire-Ducru 1989St-Julien, 4me cru classéOne base neck level; all capsules slightly corroded“...impressively crafted, elegant, seamless...cassis fruit
nicely dosed by high quality oak...no hard edges...opulently-
textured, rich, ripe, complex, savory...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
557 12 bottles per lot $700-1000
Château Chasse-Spleen 1989Moulis en Médoc, cru bourgeois exceptionnelThree base neck level; all labels damp stained and creased, one also slightly wine stained“Layer upon layer of concentrated, sweet, expansive,
blackcurrant fruit is wrapped in a frame of toasty new oak
and decent acidity. An awesome wine!...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #85, February 1993
558 12 bottles per lot $600-900
Château La Conseillante 1989PomerolTwo base neck level“...perfumed, exotic, sweet, expansive, yummy wine that is
hard to resist...smooth as silk style...enjoy them now, as
well as over the next 20 years.” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
559 10 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1989St-Julien, 2me cru classéOne base neck level; one damp stained label; one worn capsule“...cleanly made, and well-crafted, with plenty of black-
raspberry and cassis fruit nicely touched by minerals and a
fragrant, fl oral component. Medium-bodied, elegant...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, cru classéOne label nicked, three slightly scuffed“...spectacular...sweet, roasted cassis, chocolatey-scented
nose with whiffs of tobacco, tar, and minerals. The wine is
and rich...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
561 10 bottles per lot $6500-9500
Château Pavie-Macquin 1989St-Emilion, grand cru classéAll top shoulder level; three nicked labels; all capsules slightly corroded, one also torn“...densely-colored, highly-extracted, exceptionally pure and
elegant...copious quantities of black-raspberry and cassis
fruit nicely touched by stony/mineral and fl oral scents...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
562 12 bottles per lot $420-650
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1989Pauillac, 2me cru classé“...smoky, chocolatey, cassis aromas intermingled with
scents of toasty oak. Well-layered, with a sweet inner-core
of fruit...awesomely endowed, backward, tannic, prodi-
gious...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
563 10 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Château Rauzan-Ségla 1989Margaux, 2me cru classé“...black fruits intermixed with Provençal herbs, underbrush,
licorice, and new oak...a medium to full-bodied wine with a
roasted ripeness, silky tannins, and a long, lusty fi nish...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003)
564 12 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Troplong-Mondot 1989St-Emilion, grand cru classé“...extraordinary wine...rich and compelling...aromas of
licorice, prunes, black cherries, and sweet cassis fruit
intermingled with high quality toasty new oak and smoke...
full-bodied, rich, layered...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
565 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level; three nicked labels“...aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil
shavings. The explosive aromas are followed by a fl eshy,
full-bodied wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
566 10 bottles per lot $6000-9000
Château Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, two top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; one label damp stained, two bin marked; all capsules slightly corroded“...vibrant nose of redcurrant, licorice, minerals and to-
bacco, along with a minty austerity. Thick and large-scaled...
Really explodes in the middle palate. Incredible unfolding
peacock tail of a fi nish...” (98 points) Stephen Tanzer’s Inter-national Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
567 6 bottles per lot $3500-5500
Château Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er cru classéFour base neck, four top shoulder level; all labels slightly scuffed, one also damp stained, four also bin marked“...Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent,
full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...
stunning...A sensational effort...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
568 10 bottles per lot $6500-9500
Château Angelus 1990St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Two base neck level“...nose of subtle licorice, menthol, crème de cassis,
blackberries, and hints of coffee and charcoal...fl amboyant,
and opulent, with low acidity and sweet tannin...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
569 5 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Le Bon Pasteur 1990PomerolSix base neck level; all labels creased and damp stained; two nicked capsules“...aromas of mocha, caramel, spice box, ripe plums, and
hints of fi gs as well as black cherries. Soft, creamy, ex-
pansive, sexy, and fl eshy...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
570 12 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Clinet 1990PomerolAll labels bin marked, one also torn, four also nicked“A sensational effort, and one of the two fi nest Clinets made
before the 2008...aromas of sweet blueberries, licorice,
smoke, acacia fl owers, and camphor. Full-bodied with silky
tannins, low acidity, and terrifi c purity...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
571 10 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château La Dominique 1990St-Emilion, grand cru classéOne label scuffed, four nicked“...soft, low acid, fruity...notes of cedar, spice box, fruitcake,
licorice, black currants, and cherries. Full-bodied, opulent,
and exotic...a very sexy, fruity, attractive wine.” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
Château L’Evangile 1990PomerolOne base neck level; all labels nicked and slightly bin soiled; two importers“...a complex effort with lots of cedar, sweet caramelized
black raspberries and cherries...licorice and underbrush...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
573 5 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Figeac 1990St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Three base neck level; four nicked capsules“...aromas of cherry, blackberry, minerals, iron and
menthol...Sweet, supple and layered, with a deeply spicy
cabernet component...very rich fl avors. Finishes with superb
fi rmness and persistence...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/Augusts 2002
574 12 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Château Lynch-Bages 1990Pauillac, 5me cru classéThree base neck, one very high shoulder level; six bin marked labels“...explosive nose of black currants, cedarwood, herbs
and spice...voluptuously textured, rich, intense wine with
superb purity as well as thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and
sweetness...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
575 10 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Montrose 1990St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéOne label slightly scuffed, one scuffed and glue stained“...a blockbuster...stunning concentration, amazingly high
glycerin, and abundant amounts of sweet black fruits inter-
mixed with notions of earth and spice...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
576 6 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Pape-Clément 1990Pessac-LéognanTwo bin marked labels“...smoky, meaty nose exhibits notions of sweet currants,
black cherries, and licorice. Medium to full-bodied and
fl eshy with low acidity, sweet tannin, and an expansive
mouthfeel...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
577 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Pavie-Macquin 1990St-Emilion, grand cru classé“...jammy black-raspberry and curranty aromas and fl avors.
The wine’s sweet fruit (from ripeness, not sugar), and con-
centrated, medium to full-bodied, low acid style, suggests
early maturity...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
578 12 bottles per lot $700-1000
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1990Pauillac, 2me cru classéThree bin marked labels“...extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, incense, crème de
cassis, blue and black fruits, and a hint of licorice as well as
an impressively long fi nish...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
579 6 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1990St-Emilion, grand cru classéThree base neck level; all labels slightly damp stained“Fading ruby with a pale rim. Light, subtle, minerally nose.
Very rich indeed! A real charmer that hovers somewhere be-
tween bordeaux, the southern Rhône and Nuits...” (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, 21 May 2010
580 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Troplong-Mondot 1990St-Emilion, grand cru classéTwo base neck, one top shoulder level; all labels nicked“...notes of coffee, blackberries, licorice, camphor, and
espresso. Rich and full-bodied with lavish fruit, high glyc-
erin, low acidity, and stunning purity...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
581 6 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Haut-Brion 1995Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classéOne bin marked label; two importers“...brilliant on every occasion I have tasted it...Multidimen-
sional and rich, with layers of ripe fruit, and beautifully
integrated tannin and acidity...graceful, seamless, excep-
tional...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
582 3 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Latour 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéAll labels bin marked and slightly scuffed, one also slightly damp stained“...cassis, vanillin, and minerals in its fragrant but still
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...perfumed nose of great purity: cassis, violet, minerals
and bitter chocolate. A penetrating wine of outstanding vin-
osity and verve; offers great tensile strength. Youthfully tight,
classic claret...” (94(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
585 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1996Pauillac, 2me cru classéAll labels slightly damp stained“...blueberry/blackberry/cassis scents intermixed with high
quality, subtle, toasty new oak. Deep and full-bodied, with
fabulous concentration...opulent texture...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122 , April 1999
586 4 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Lynch-Bages 1999Pauillac, 5me cru classéOne label creased, three bin marked“...charming, lush, round, generous...plenty of sweet black
currant fruit, damp earth, licorice, cedarwood and spicy
herb-like characteristics. Medium-bodied, savory...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
587 10 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Mouton Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...loads of crème de cassis and fl oral notes, the fi nal blend
of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full-bodied
wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolatey notes...” (96+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
588 6 bottles per lot $5000-7500
Les Forts de Latour 2000PauillacThree labels bin marked, three slightly scuffed“...notes of black walnuts, black currants, crushed rock,
tobacco and spice box. Full-bodied, luscious...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
589 10 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Léoville Barton 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...a behemoth - dense, highly extracted, very tannic, brood-
ingly backward...cedar and fruitcake notes are intermixed
with hints of crème de cassis, licorice...” (95+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
590 6 bottles (owc) per lot $550-850
Château Léoville Poyferré 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classéOne nicked label“...huge nose of vanilla bean, black chocolate, jammy black
cherries, cassis, and graphite...Opulent, savory, rich, and
full-bodied...a head-turning, prodigious wine...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
591 10 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classéSix scuffed labels; one nicked capsule“...notes of graphite, kirsch liqueur, black currants, and lead
pencil shavings, with good acidity...purity, layered ripeness
and intensity, and a profound fi nish...superb effort...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
592 12 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2002Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...notes of lead pencil shavings/graphite along with black
currants, plums, and crushed rocks/mineral...pure, dense...
loads of fruit, defi nition, and a long fi nish...” (94 points) Rob-ert Parker’s Wine Advocate #158, April 2005
593 3 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1986 (4)
Three base neck level; one scuffed label
Château Gruaud Larose 1986 (6)
One base neck, fi ve top shoulder level; two damp stained labels
594 Above 10 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Lynch-Bages 1989 (3)
Château Montrose 1989 (3)
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1989 (6)
Three base neck, two top shoulder level; three slightly damp stained labels
595 Above 12 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Château d’Yquem 1983Sauternes, premier cru superieurAll top shoulder level; one label scuffed, two nicked, two damp stained; honey-gold color; multiple importers“...a staggering display of extract and a mind-boggling
amount of glycerin...enormous, with huge, honeyed,
pineapple, coconut, and caramel fl avors, massive extract,
and an unctuous quality...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
596 10 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Climens 1986Barsac, 1er cru classéAll top shoulder level; all labels scuffed“...expansive bouquet of new oak, oranges, pineapples, and
other tropical fruits...remarkable clarity and defi nition...a
stunning example of Climens...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
Château Rieussec 1986Sauternes, 1er cru classéLot 598: All base neck level; all labels slightly scuffed, three also slightly torn, fi ve also damp stained; Lot 599: All base neck level; all labels slightly scuffed, six also damp stained; one torn capsule; multiple importers“...complex and elegant wine, with plenty of smoky almonds,
peaches, and honeyed apricot fruit in the nose and fl avors.
In the mouth, the wine has a certain elegance..” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
598 12 bottles per lot $600-900
599 12 bottles per lot $600-900
Echézeaux 1985 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly bin marked label“...Deep ruby, with a fragrant, rich, complex bouquet of
violets and spicy oak, this full-bodied wine is quite long,
velvety...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Burgundy (1990)
600 1 bottle per lot $700-1000
Grands-Echézeaux 1985 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly bin soiled label“...absolutely glorious nose of oriental spices, sweet black
fruits, smoke, and earth. In the mouth, it is opulent and rich,
with super-ripe fruit and a silky texture...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #80, April 1992
601 1 bottle per lot $800-1200
Clos de la Roche 1987 DujacCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne nicked label
602 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Clos de la Roche 1989 DujacCôte de Nuits, grand cruTwo labels slightly bin marked, three nicked“...a stunner, displaying the fi rst hints of sous bois and
fl oral/vegetal hint that added nuance and continues onto the
sweet, delicious, sappy and mouth coating fl avors that are
absolutely lovely and impressively long...” (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November 20 2006
603 6 bottles per lot $1600-2400
La Tâche 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slight signs of past seepage“...perfume of Asian spices as well as jammy black raspber-
ries, cherries, and blackberries infused with smoke, toast,
and dried herbs...ethereal, with layers of fl avor...” (100 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
604 2 bottles per lot $5500-8500
Bonnes-Mares 1988 (7)
One torn label
Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 1988 (5)
Both above Robert Groffi er Père et Fils605 Above 12 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1985 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneLevel one 3cm below cork; all labels nicked, scuffed and bin soiled“...smoky, underbrush, and truffl e-scented wine with coffee,
smoke, cedar, and jammy cassis/plum-like fruit...notes of
Chinese black tea, pepper, and soy emerge...convincingly rich
and intense...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
606 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1989 Château de BeaucastelSouthern RhôneOne nicked label“...notes of smoke, melted licorice, black cherries, Asian
spices, and cassis. Full-bodied and concentrated...” (97 points) eRobertParker.com, January 2003
607 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1989 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneLevel one 3cm below cork; all labels scuffed“...aromas of cassis, minerals, and hot bricks/wood fi re.
Super-ripe and full-bodied, with a massive mid-section,
teeth-staining extract, and mouth-searing tannin...a
monster-sized La Chapelle...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
608 6 bottles per lot $800-1200
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Château RayasSouthern RhôneTwo labels bin marked, four torn; two importers“Mature ruby with a pale rim. Sweet and rich and vibrant.
Heady and medicinal in a thoroughly good way. Great fresh-
ness. Jewels and spice. Bravo! Still lots of life!” (19.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 13 October 2010
609 5 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Château de BeaucastelSouthern RhôneTwo slightly bin marked labels“...incredible perfume of hickory wood, coffee, smoked
meat, Asian spices, black cherries, and blackberries. Lush,
opulent, and full-bodied, it is a fully mature, profound Beau-
castel...” (96 points) eRobertParker, January 2003
610 5 bottles per lot $750-1100
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Pignan (Rayas)Southern RhôneOne label tattered, two damp stained, three torn, four nicked; two importers“...a wine of extraordinary richness and intensity...a thick,
fruity ball of over-ripe black-cherry Grenache fruit. Thick
and juicy, with high alcohol and glycerin...knock-out, full-
bodied, port-like wine...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
Hermitage 1990 J. L. ChaveNorthern RhôneOne nicked capsule“...unquestionably the most massive and concentrated wine
he has yet produced...huge aromas of tar, roasted cassis
fruit, and hickory, as well as astonishing concentration...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
(See photo page 71)612 5 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1990 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneAll labels slightly scuffed; one damp stained neck label“...sexy and opulent...spectacular, clearly meriting a three-
digit score...aromas of incense, smoke, blackberry fruit,
cassis, barbecue spice, coffee, and a touch of chocolate...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
613 6 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Ermitage, Le Pavillon 1991 ChapoutierNorthern Rhône“...a Le Pavillon of mythical proportions...the richest, most
concentrated and profound wine made in Hermitage...
bouquet of spices, roasted meats, and black and red fruits.
Enormously concentrated...” (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
614 5 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon,
Martha’s Vineyard 1985Napa ValleyThree base neck level“...explosive richness and ripeness...gobs of sweet fruit
presented in a full-bodied, powerful style...The mint/
eucalyptus character was presented in a subtle fashion.
Expansive and chewy...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #98, April 1995
615 6 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Dominus 1988Napa ValleyTwo base neck level; one label damp stained, fi ve bin marked; all capsules slightly corroded“...great saturation and intensity, and the nose is beginning
to offer up smoked herb and ripe cassis aromas...deep,
medium to full-bodied, with excellent concentration...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #89, October 1993
616 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
Dominus 1989Napa ValleyOne slightly damp stained label“...scents of black fruits, cedar, herbs, and spicy wood...
extraordinary concentration, medium to full body, and an
authoritatively rich, lingering fi nish...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #89, October 1993
617 12 bottles per lot $900-1400
Dominus 1990Napa ValleyLot 618: Three base neck level; three labels nicked, four damp stained; Lot 619: One base neck level“...cedary, spicy, tobacco, blackcurrant-scented nose, sweet,
full-bodied fl avors, high tannin, and low acidity...Rich and
powerful, it is capable of lasting for 20+ years.” (95 points) eRobertParker.com, February 1997
618 10 bottles per lot $1000-1500
619 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Dominus 1991Napa ValleyLot 620: One base neck level“...incredibly expansive, rich, complex, fragrant, concen-
trated, and compelling...extremely concentrated, opulently-
textured, and voluptuous, with huge reserves of juicy fruit...” (98 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
620 12 bottles per lot $2600-3800
621 12 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Dominus 1992Napa ValleyOne label slightly bin soiled, two nicked“...An open knit, opulent, rich, easy-going character with
gorgeous levels of earthy, cassis fruit intertwined with
scents of herbs, coffee, and chocolate/mocha ice cream.
Rich and full-bodied...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advo-cate #102, December 1995
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, cru classéAll level into neck; seven slight signs of past seepage; one label slightly scuffed, one slightly damp stained“...spectacular...sweet, roasted cassis, chocolatey-scented
nose with whiffs of tobacco, tar, and minerals. The wine is
and rich...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
626 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7500-11000
Château Haut-Brion 1998Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classéOne label slightly damp stained, nine slightly bin marked“...a tight, but incredibly promising nose of smoke, earth,
minerals, lead pencil, black currants, cherries, and spice...a
rich, multi-tiered, stunningly pure, symmetrical style with
wonderful sweetness...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
627 12 bottles per lot $3500-5500
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FINEST BORDEAUX FROM THE CELLAR OF A
KNOWLEDGEABLE COLLECTOR
Removed From Professional Wine Storage
Château La Mission Haut Brion 2005Pessac-Léognan, cru classéTwo importers“...enormously endowed wine with huge tannin and
structure...a quintessential Graves bouquet of burning em-
bers, charcoal, blackberries, truffl es, black currants...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
628 3 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Pétrus 2006Pomerol“...an almost roasted ripeness to the aromas of dark berries
and licorice. Sweet, deep and lush, showing brooding dark
berry and black cherry fruit sexed up by an exotic chocolate
liqueur quality...” (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2009
629 4 bottles per lot $3500-5500
Château Le Pin 2006Pomerol“...mulberry and black cherry fruit to the point of near-
kirsch liqueur, with notes of licorice, truffl e, and forest
fl oor...a full-bodied, concentrated wine...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #181, February 2009
630 3 bottles per lot $3500-5500
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LARGE FORMAT BORDEAUX, SCREAMING EAGLE
AND MARCASSIN FROM THE CELLAR OF A
DISTINGUISHED LONG ISLAND DOCTOR
The owner of this group is a dear friend and long-time
collector who acquired these wines on initial release
and stored them in a temperature-controlled home
cellar.
Château Nenin 1998PomerolTwo double magnums each in its own owc“The fi nest Nenin in many decades...aromas of coffee,
melted caramel, vanilla, plums, and black cherry jam. It is
full-bodied, with an unctuous texture, superb purity, and
a silky, seamless fi nish...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
631 3 double-magnums (3L) per lot $600-900
Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon 2007Napa Valley“...pure, complex nose of cassis, spring fl owers, licorice
and black currants...this wine glides gracefully across the
palate with a cascade of purity, equilibrium and compel-
ling complexity...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #192, December 2010
Marcassin Winery Pinot Noir, Marcassin Vineyard 2004Sonoma Coast“Utterly profound...sweet nose of black raspberries, roasted
meats, forest aromas, soy, and fresh mushrooms. Layered
and multi-dimensional...broad, intense fl avors...stunning
wine...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #187, February 2010
692 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Marcassin Winery Pinot Noir
Three Sisters Vineyard 2002 (3)
Three Sisters Vineyard 2003 (3)
Three Sisters Vineyard 2004 (4)
693 Above 10 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Marcassin Winery Pinot Noir
Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard 2003 (6)
Bondi Home Ranch Vineyard 2003 (3)
694 Above 9 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Marcassin Winery Pinot Noir
Blue Slide Ridge Vineyard 2005 (1)
Marcassin Vineyard 2005 (3)
Three Sisters Vineyard 2005 (4)
695 Above 8 bottles per lot $1500-2200
SINE QUA NON
Sine Qua Non Mr. K Chardonnay, The Noble Man 2003Edna Valley“...deep golden-hued and honeyed, with brilliant unctuos-
ity, thickness, and richness...think of it as a Chardonnay
Trockenbeerenauslese...superb balance, purity, and aging
potential...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #166, August 2006
696 3 half-bottles (owc) per lot $250-380
Sine Qua Non Mr. K Assortment
Chardonnay, The Noble Man 2005 (2 hbs)
Marsanne Vin de Paille, The Straw Man 2005 (1 hb)
697 Above 3 half-bottles (owc) per lot $420-650
Sine Qua Non Mr. K Assortment
Chardonnay, The Noble Man 2006 (2 hbs)
Marsanne Vin de Paille, The Straw Man 2006 (1 hb)
698 Above 3 half-bottles (owc) per lot $300-450
699 Above 3 half-bottles (owc) per lot $300-450
Sine Qua Non Pinot Noir, Covert Fingers 2004Sta. Rita HillsOne slightly scuffed label“...a slightly restrained nose revealing sweet cranberry and
cassis aromas interwoven with hints of fl owers, charcoal,
and oak, a savory, broad texture, and an opulent, voluptuous
fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #166, August 2006
700 3 bottles per lot $450-650
Sine Qua Non Pinot Noir, Over And Out 2005Sta. Rita Hills“...classic Côtes de Nuits-like perfume of damp forest fl oor
intermixed with sweet cherries, plums, fi gs, and spring
fl owers...could easily be mistaken for a Clos de la Roche...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #172, August 2007
701 6 bottles per lot $800-1200
Sine Qua Non Syrah, Poker Face 2004California“...classic blackberry, crème de cassis, charcoal, acacia
fl ower, and subtle background toasty oak notes...fabulous
texture, beautiful richness and purity...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #172, August 2007
702 5 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Sine Qua Non Syrah, Atlantis Fe2O3-1 2005Central CoastTwo each of label designs 1a, 1b, and 1c“...extraordinarily fl owery nose interwoven with scents of
blueberries, blackberries, incense, and graphite...nuanced,
elegant, and complex...builds incrementally on the palate...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #177, June 2008
703 6 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Sine Qua Non Syrah, Raven 2006CaliforniaTwo each of label designs No. 3, No. 4, and No. 5“...gorgeous fruit, and a sweet perfume of graphite, black-
berries, blueberries, charcoal, licorice, tar, and new oak, it
is a dense, full-bodied, well-endowed, beautifully layered,
pure Syrah...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #184, August 2009
704 6 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Sine Qua Non Syrah, Labels 2007California“...A sensational effort...notes of charcoal, acacia fl owers,
blueberries, blackberries, graphite, and subtle smoke. With
great fruit, tremendous texture, and full-bodied power...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #190, August 2010
Sine Qua Non Grenache, Into The Dark 2004California“...absolutely magnifi cent...sweet nose of graphite, wood
smoke, spice box, white chocolate, kirsch and crème de
cassis...full-bodied, with a 45- to 50-second fi nish...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
710 3 bottles per lot $550-850
Sine Qua Non Grenache, Atlantis Fe2O3-2 2005Central CoastTwo each of label designs 2a, 2b, and 2c“...loads of perfume and distinctive aromatics. Oodles of
kirsch, licorice, charcoal and fl oral notes along with some
blacker fruit characteristics...extraordinarily elegant...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
711 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Sine Qua Non Grenache, Raven 2006CaliforniaTwo each of label designs No. 1, No. 6&7, and No. 9“...Meaty, bouquet garni, licorice, and pepper notes as well
as loads of black cherry and blackberry fruit...Silky tannins
along with good structure, density, and fi rmness...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #184, August 2009
712 6 bottles per lot $950-1400
Sine Qua Non Grenache, Pictures 2007California“...fl oral notes intermixed with black raspberries, black
cherries, licorice, graphite and some camphor...white choc-
olate notes appear, along with meatiness and some silky
tannins...great purity, density and richness...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
713 6 bottles per lot $800-1200
Sine Qua Non Assortment
Grenache, Ode to E 2004 (3)
Syrah, Ode to E 2004 (3)
714 Above 6 bottles (owc) per lot $1300-1900
Sine Qua Non White Wine, The Petition 2005Central Coast“...glorious opulence in both the aromatics and fl avors...
Litchi nut, buttered tropical fruits, fl ower, and subtle wood
notes soar from the glass. Rich, dry, full-bodied fl avors coat
the palate...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #172, August 2007
715 6 bottles per lot $650-950
Sine Qua Non White Wine, Kolibri 2008California“...notes of marmalade, honeysuckle, white fl owers, and
candied citrus are accompanied by good acidity, beauti-
ful intensity and purity, and a layered, fresh, medium to
full-bodied mouthfeel...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #190, August 2010
Grenache Vin de Paille, Atlantis Fe2O3-2 2005 (1 hb)
Label design 2d
Roussanne, Atlantis Fe203-3 2005 (2 hbs)
Label design 3e
718 Above 3 half-bottles (owc) per lot $280-420
Sine Qua Non Assortment
Roussanne Vin de Paille, To The Rescue 2006 (2 hbs)
Grenache Vin de Paille, To the Rescue 2007 (2 hbs)
719 Above 4 half-bottles (owc) per lot $380-550
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A SELECTION OF FRENCH, ITALIAN &
CALIFORNIAN WINES FROM AN EXTENSIVE AND
IMPORTANT COLLECTION IN THE MIDWEST
Most Wines Acquired on Release and Stored Since in
a Highly Customized Cellar That Maintains a Steady
Temperature of 58°F and 70% Humidity.
Château Haut-Brion 1945Graves, 1er cru classéBase neck level; label slightly scuffed and heavily damp stained; capsule trimmed prior to inspection by HDH reveals fully branded cork; re-corked at the château 1983“...penetrating bouquet of sweet black fruits, smoked nuts,
tobacco, and tar soars from the glass...extraordinary density
and extraction of fruit, massive, full-bodied, unctuously-
textured fl avors...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
720 1 bottle per lot $2200-3200
Château Pétrus 1970PomerolVery high shoulder level; damp stained label“...massive, highly-extracted, full-bodied, jammy, thick,
unctuously-textured wine...a huge, spice, tobacco, black
cherry, mocha-scented nose. It is a real turn-on.” (98 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
721 1 bottle per lot $1400-2000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéBase neck level; label scuffed and slightly bin marked“An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild,
comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and
1945, this impeccably made wine is still in its infancy...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #106, August 1996
722 1 bottle per lot $550-850
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo capsules loose and creased“...tell-tale Lafi te bouquet of cedar, subtle herbs, dried pit
fruits, minerals, and cassis. Extremely concentrated, with
brilliantly focused fl avors and huge tannins...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
723 4 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne capsule creased and damaged“...aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil
shavings. The explosive aromas are followed by a fl eshy, full-
bodied wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
724 2 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Figeac 2000St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...aromas of black raspberry, cedar, lead pencil, mocha,
coffee and animal fur. Fat, silky and lush yet dry...impres-
sive volume...lingering notes of cherry, chocolate and black
olive...” (91 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2003
725 12 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2005Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne label very slightly scuffed“...black- and redcurrant, minerals, graphite, licorice and
lavender. Wonderfully suave and seamless...dances over
every square millimeter of the palate...” (97 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2008
726 2 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Cheval Blanc 1982 (1)
Top shoulder level; torn capsule, top of cork exposed; damp stained label
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1982 (2)
Both base neck level; one label slightly torn; one capsule torn; one slightly sunken cork; two importers
Vieux Château Certan 1982 (1)
Top shoulder level; label torn and damp stained; torn capsule
that offer incredible depth and purity of expression...” (95 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April 28 2007
731 1 bottle per lot $5500-8500
La Tâche 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruDamp stained label; slightly torn neck label“This wine is mind-boggling...intensely profound, and super-
ripe yet harmonious. Its extraordinarily long fi nish (it tails
off with a sweet kirsch kiss) fl abbergasted me...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #118, August 1998
732 1 bottle per lot $1100-1700
Romanée-Conti 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly bin marked label“...aromas of black fruit, hoisin, spice, underbrush, anise
and violets frame understated, refi ned, elegant and classy
fl avors of incredible breed and fantastic complexity...will live
for decades...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April 28 2007
733 1 bottle per lot $6000-9000
Richebourg 1993 (1)
Label torn and slightly bin marked
Richebourg 1995 (1)
Bin marked label
Both above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti734 Above 2 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Richebourg 1996 (1)
Grands-Echézeaux 1996 (1)
Slightly bin marked label
Both above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti735 Above 2 bottles per lot $1200-1800
La Tâche 2002 (1)
Slightly scuffed label
Richebourg 2002 (1)
Slightly bin marked label; capsule creased and damaged prior to inspection by HDH, fully branded cork
Romanée-St.-Vivant 2002 (1)
Echézeaux 2002 (1)
Vosne-Romanée, Cuvée Duvault-Blochet 2002 (1)
All above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti736 Above 5 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Clos Vougeot 1990 Domaine LeroyCôte de Nuits, grand cruDamp stained label; cracked wax capsule“...Big, broad, and medium-to-full-bodied, it has satin-tex-
tured black cherries and spices that seemingly last forever
in its interminable fi nish. This wine has great harmony,
equilibrium, and balance...” (96 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #131, October 2000
737 1 bottle per lot $400-600
Clos Vougeot 1996 Méo-CamuzetCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Deep red. Complex, fresh aromas of black cherry, rasp-
berry, smoke, spice and licorice. Firm, intensely fl avored
and strong in extract...very long, fi rm fi nish.” (91(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1999
738 12 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2003 Château RayasSouthern Rhône“...kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, crushed rocks, and
Salon 1988Côte des Blancs, Le Mesnil-sur-OgerThree labels slightly scuffed“...nose of lemon, apple, minerals, nut skin, mushroom,
honey, toffee and coffee. Tiny bubbles. Powerful, rich and
solid as a rock, with strong mineral underpinning. Great
concentration and structure...” (95 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, November/December 2000
743 6 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Dom Pérignon Brut 1996EpernayOne slightly torn capsule“...superb. Layers of roasted nuts, spices, tar, smoke, acacia
blossoms and a light touch of honey emerge from the glass,
adding complexity to the fruit...plenty of freshness...” (95 points) Antonio Galloni, In the Cellar, March 2009
744 10 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Taittinger, Comtes de Champagne Blanc de Blancs 1996Reims“...aromas of green apple, Meyer lemon and dusty citrus
zest. Racy and taut on the palate...impressive focus and
concentration to the tangy apple and citrus fl avors...palate-
staining fi nish of striking purity...” (95(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, November/December 2006
745 10 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Barolo Riserva, Monfortino 1993 Giacomo ConternoSerralunga d’Alba, PiedmontTwo missing vintage neck labels“...a delicate yet captivating nose along with fl avors of
slightly evolved red fruits with good length and balance...” (91 points) Antonio Galloni, In the Cellar G3,4, July 2005
746 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Barolo, Cascina Francia 1996 Giacomo ConternoSerralunga d’Alba, PiedmontLot 749: One torn label“...attractive aromas of spices, fl owers and tar...sensations
of rich red fruit and mineral notes and what is certainly only
the barest hint of its true potential.” (93 points) Antonio Gal-loni, In the Cellar G3,4, July 2005
747 12 bottles (oc) per lot $1400-2000
748 12 bottles (oc) per lot $1400-2000
749 12 bottles (oc) per lot $1400-2000
Barolo Riserva, Monfortino 2000 Giacomo ConternoSerralunga d’Alba, PiedmontOne slightly torn capsule“...tons of fruit backed up with considerable tannic heft. With
time in the glass sweet, balsamic notes make an appear-
ance, but this is one of the few 2000s that needs consider-
able cellaring to show all of its cards...” (97 points) Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #195, June 2011
750 6 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Barolo, Cascina Francia 2001 Giacomo ConternoSerralunga d’Alba, PiedmontOne torn label; one torn capsule“...nose of roses, spices and crushed raspberries with
delicate layers of sweet dark red fruit, licorice and men-
thol fl avors...great freshness and fi ne, noble tannins...” (96 points) Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #167, October 2006
751 11 bottles (oc) per lot $650-950
Tignanello 1985 Marchesi AntinoriToscana IGTOne label slightly creased, three slightly bin marked; two importers“...scents of roasted nuts, smoky oak, cassis, cedar, and
leather. Medium to full-bodied, with lovely black fruit fl avors
wrapped gently in oak...fl eshy, supple, deliciously con-
stituted wine...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, December 1992
752 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 1991
Case Basse (G. Soldera)TuscanyAll labels slightly scuffed“...extraordinary nose offers up provocative aromas of
grilled meats, sweet black-cherries, Asian spices, balsamic
vinegar, and smoke...superb richness, incredibly sweet,
pure fruit, full body, and layers of depth...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #112, August 1997
753 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Barbaresco, Rabajà 1997 Bruno GiacosaBarbaresco, PiedmontTwo labels slightly nicked“...fabulous nose of caramel, soy, herbs, black cherries,
plums, and kirsch. Dense and full-bodied, with a spectacu-
lar, silky texture, gobs of glycerin, and a layered, multidi-
mensional palate...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #135, June 2001
754 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1200-1800
Ornellaia 1997 Tenuta dell’OrnellaiaTuscany“...a big, plump wine packed with layers of fruit and well-
integrated oak, showing outstanding length and the telltale
note of sweetness on the fi nish that defi nes this vintage...” (93 points) Antonio Galloni, In the Cellar GX, April 2007
(Lot 755: See photo page 83)755 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1900-2800
Opus One 2006Napa Valley“...impressive depth, not the velvety elegance of the 2007,
but is a more muscular wine that begs for 2-3 years of cel-
laring and should drink well for 20-25 years.” (93+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #186, December 2009
771 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Graham Vintage Port 1985Three labels slightly bin marked“Lovely ripe mulberry fruit on the nose, with more still to
give. Rich, ripe fl eshy fruit backed by fi rm tight-knit tannins.
Concentration and a peacock’s tail on the fi nish...” (18.5 points) Richard Mayson, The World of Fine Wine, Issue 3, 2004
772 12 bottles per lot $600-900
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OUTSTANDING BORDEAUX INCLUDING A
SELECTION OF RARE HALF-BOTTLES ALONG
WITH DRC AND SCREAMING EAGLE
Purchased as Futures and Stored Since in a Custom-
Built, Temperature and Humidity-Controlled Home Cellar
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, one very high shoulder level; one nicked capsule“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
773 2 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er cru classéThree base neck, three top shoulder, one high shoulder level; one nicked capsule“...astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and
tannic...the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanil-
lin oakiness, and the fl avors are extremely deep and long...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
774 7 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 775: One base neck level“...medium ruby-colored, medium-bodied wine reveals new
oak in the nose, and a spicy fi nish. It is a quintessentially
elegant, restrained, understated style of Lafi te...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
775 5 half-bottles per lot $1400-2000
776 3 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Margaux 1989Margaux, 1er cru classé“...Herbaceous sweetness and undergrowth and pepper.
Then more meaty. Finishes dry but not drying though there
is defi nitely less fl esh in the middle...sweetly herbal and
more coffee.” (17 points) Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17 June 2010
777 11 half-bottles per lot $1600-2400
778 5 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Château Mouton Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 779: Five base neck level; two labels slightly torn, one nicked; one torn capsule; Lot 780: Two base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level“...scents of cedar, sweet black fruits, lead pencil, and
Château Figeac 1990St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Six base neck, one top shoulder level“...aromas of cherry, blackberry, minerals, iron and
menthol...Sweet, supple and layered, with a deeply spicy
cabernet component...very rich fl avors. Finishes with superb
fi rmness and persistence...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/Augusts 2002
785 9 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1990Pessac-Léognan, cru classé“...sweet perfume of chocolate, rich, jammy, berry fruit, and
hints of smoked herbs as well as meat juices. It remains a
full-bodied, opulent, even ostentatious wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
786 2 bottles per lot $550-850
Château Pavie 1990St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Four base neck, two top shoulder level“A strong effort...aromas of sweet kirsch, licorice, roasted
herbs, spice box, and earth. Medium-bodied with sweet tan-
nin, low acidity, and good concentration...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
787 9 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1990Pauillac, 2me cru classéLot 788: Two base neck level“...extraordinary bouquet of charcoal, incense, crème de
cassis, blue and black fruits, and a hint of licorice as well as
an impressively long fi nish...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
788 10 bottles per lot $1800-2800
789 12 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1990St-Emilion, grand cru classéOne base neck level“Fading ruby with a pale rim. Light, subtle, minerally nose.
Very rich indeed! A real charmer that hovers somewhere be-
tween bordeaux, the southern Rhône and Nuits...” (18 points) JancisRobinson.com, 21 May 2010
790 9 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Ausone 1995St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)“...nose of spring fl owers, minerals, earth, and black fruits.
Rich, with an opulent texture, and surprising sexiness for
a young vintage of Ausone...exquisite balance between its
acid, tannin, alcohol, and fruit...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
791 12 half-bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Cheval Blanc 1995St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Lot 792: One torn capsule“...multidimensional nose combines redcurrant, plums,
raspberry, cherry, mocha and humus: really quite singular.
Wonderful sweetness and depth of fl avor; lush but with a
fi rm spine...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
792 12 half-bottles per lot $1300-1900
793 10 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Haut-Brion 1995Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé“...brilliant on every occasion I have tasted it...Multidimen-
sional and rich, with layers of ripe fruit, and beautifully
integrated tannin and acidity...graceful, seamless, excep-
tional...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
794 6 half-bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo nicked labels; three nicked capsules“...sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented
nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit...medium-bodied, tightly-
knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
795 5 half-bottles per lot $1500-2200
Château Latour 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...cassis, vanillin, and minerals in its fragrant but still
more accessible and friendlier style...ripe nose of black
fruits, vanillin, and licorice...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
802 12 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996St-Julien, 2me cru classéOne base neck level“...remarkable...muscular, concentrated, and classic...a
knock-out nose of minerals, licorice, cassis, and an un-
mistakable lead pencil smell that I often associate with top
vintages of Lafi te-Rothschild...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
803 10 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1996Pauillac, 5me cru classé“...plenty of tannin, huge body, and sweet black currant fruit
intermixed with minerals and subtle oak. Massive, extremely
structured...25-30 or more years of longevity...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
804 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Latour 1996Pauillac, 1er cru classé“A spectacular Latour...phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of
cassis infused with subtle minerals...unreal levels of extract,
full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
(Lot 806: See photo opposite page)805 12 half-bottles per lot $3500-5500
806 24 half-bottles per lot $7000-10000
807 10 bottles per lot $6000-9000
Château Margaux 1996Margaux, 1er cru classéFour slightly bin soiled labels“...pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grillé, and fl ow-
ers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full
body...layers of fl avor in the mouth...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
808 15 half-bottles per lot $3800-5500
Château Margaux 1997Margaux, 1er cru classéOne bin marked label“...aromas of raspberry, cocoa powder, mocha and sexy
oak...Fat, sweet and harmonious; offers lovely balance...
Finishes with fi rm but very suave tannins; this must be one
of the longest ‘97s.” (91 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2000
809 10 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Latour 2003Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...a gorgeous perfume of smoke, cedar, crème de cas-
sis, fl owers, crushed rocks, and blackberries. Massive and
multi-layered, with huge richness and low acidity...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
810 24 half-bottles per lot $9000-14000
Château Margaux 2003Margaux, 1er cru classé“...extraordinary complexity and intensity...notes of spring
fl owers interwoven with camphor, melted licorice, crème
de cassis, and pain grillé...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
811 10 bottles per lot $4000-6000
Château Cheval Blanc 1990 (1)
Base neck level
Château La Conseillante 1990 (2)
812 Above 3 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Richebourg 1979 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel 3.5cm below cork“...strong hoison and spice aromas plus hints of rose petals,
earth and sous bois. The rich, medium weight fl avors are now
quite supple...sweet, round, supple fi nish and fi ne length...” (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November 22 2005
813 1 bottle per lot $500-750
Romanée-Conti 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel both 3cm below cork; one slightly damp stained label; one capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“This is a sensational wine with a rich yet youthful fra-
grance, long, deep fl avor, and plenty of body...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Burgundy (1990)
La Tâche 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly loose vintage label“..intense aromas of earth, mushrooms, sweet, overripe
black-raspberry fruit, prunes, smoke, and Asian spices...
powerful, tannic, highly concentrated wine with immense
body...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #100, August 1995
815 1 bottle per lot $850-1300
Richebourg 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...elegant and spicy nose...rich, full, sweet and delicious
fl avors that retain a fi ne sense of underlying power and
harmony, all wrapped in a concentrated, velvety and long fi n-
ish...” (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 28 2007
816 2 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Echézeaux 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel one 4cm below cork; one slightly scuffed label
817 3 bottles per lot $900-1400
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne level 4.5cm below cork; three labels slightly bin marked, one nicked; one slightly sunken cork; one slightly torn capsule
818 6 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Grands-Echézeaux 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne nicked label“...ripe, indeed even ever so slightly roasted, earthy and spicy
aromas that are now largely secondary in character blend
into rich, full-bodied and still moderately tannic fl avors...” (90 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, March 1 2008
819 4 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Grands-Echézeaux 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...fantastically rich yet not excessively ripe fruit and fl avors
with excellent density, concentration and superb length. The
breadth of fl avors and incredible texture here is outstand-
traordinarily pure, the wine is full-bodied, opulent, and con-
centrated...plenty of tannin underlying the wealth of fruit...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #168, December 2006
824 3 bottles (owc) per lot $2600-3800
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EXCEPTIONAL BORDEAUX AND LARGE FORMAT
DRC FROM THE COLLECTION OF A GENTLEMAN
Recently Removed From Temperature and Humidity-
Controlled Storage
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1966Pauillac, 1er cru classéTop shoulder level; label loose, torn and damp stained“...lovely fl avour, lean, good length. A jolly good drink...Most
recently...harmonious, refreshing but with fading fruit...
April 1998. At best ****...” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
825 1 magnum per lot $900-1400
Château Mouton Rothschild 1970Pauillac, 2me cru classéThree very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; one label slightly bin soiled, two slightly scuffed; one torn capsule“...the wine had opened magnifi cently to reveal a classic
bouquet of sweet cassis, tobacco, minerals, and exotic spice
aromas. Opulent, full-bodied, thick, and juicy...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #105, June 1996
826 4 bottles per lot $500-750
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1978Pauillac, 1er cru classéTop shoulder level; slightly bin soiled label; slightly worn capsule“Very aromatic and lively and fresh. Quite light. ‘Rather
an old-fashioned wine, slightly 19th century...offers no
resistance in any way to being drunk.’ Baron Eric de Roths-
child...” (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, 2 March 2005
827 1 bottle per lot $400-600
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1979Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled; one slightly sunken cork; one torn capsule“...Most recently...still deep, rich, lovely; distinctly good,
distinctly Lafi te - it opened up fragrantly; pretty good yet still
very tannic. Last noted at a Sunday lunch, July 1999 ***.” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
828 3 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1981Pauillac, 1er cru classéSix base neck level; all labels scuffed and damp stained“...bouquet of red and black fruits, cedar, fruitcake, and
tobacco-like aromas...subtle, well-defi ned fl avors ranging
from tobacco, cigar box, cedar, and fruitcake...” (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
829 12 bottles per lot $8500-13000
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1985Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck level“...moderately intense, cedary, woody, herb and berry-
scented bouquet...open-knit and ripe, with fi ne tannins,
sweet, medium-bodied, mineral, and cassis-scented fl avors,
fi ne depth...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
830 3 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1985Pauillac, 1er cru classéFour base neck, one top shoulder, one very high shoulder level“The rich, complex, well-developed bouquet of oriental
spices, toasty oak, herbs, and ripe fruit is wonderful...the
wine is also rich, forward, long, and sexy...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
831 6 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Château Beychevelle 1986St-Julien, 4me cru classéThree base neck, three top shoulder level; four slightly sunken corks; two torn capsules“...one of the best Beychevelles in the last 30 years...huge
bouquet of roasted fruit, this full-bodied, concentrated, rich
wine should not be drunk before the mid-1990s...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
832 6 bottles per lot $320-480
Château Montrose 1986St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéFour base neck, three top shoulder level“...Fleshy, muscular, and powerful, with aromas of red and
black fruits, earth, and spice...a layered, chewy character,
along with plenty of unresolved tannin in the fi nish...” (91 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
833 12 half-bottles per lot $480-750
Château Mouton Rothschild 1989Pauillac, 1er cru classéThree base neck level“...scents of cedar, sweet black fruits, lead pencil, and
Château Clerc-Milon 1989Pauillac, 5me cru classéTwo base neck level; one wine stained label“...a wonderfully hedonistic wine...intense, roasted, smoky
bouquet of plums and currants...packed with fruit, is chewy
and opulent as well as soft and alcoholic...” (90 points) Rob-ert Parker’s Wine Advocate #85, February 1993
835 6 bottles per lot $420-650
Château Lynch-Bages 1989Pauillac, 5me cru classéFour slightly damp stained labels“...the stunning bouquet offers classic notes of crème de
cassis, subtle smoke, oak and graphite. Powerful and rich
with some tannins still to shed at age 22...should prove to
be a 50 year wine.” (99+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
836 10 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Lynch-Bages 1990Pauillac, 5me cru classéOne base neck level; one damp stained label“...explosive nose of black currants, cedarwood, herbs
and spice...voluptuously textured, rich, intense wine with
superb purity as well as thrilling levels of fruit, glycerin and
sweetness...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
837 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Mouton Rothschild 1993Pauillac, 1er cru classéThree slightly scuffed labels“...a sweet, pain grillé, roasted nut, and cassis-scented
bouquet that is just beginning to open...richness of fruit, a
sweet, ripe, pureness to the wine...outstanding balance...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
838 6 bottles per lot $1500-2200
La Tâche 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLabel loose and slightly bin soiled; neck label missing; slightly corroded capsule, trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“..intense aromas of earth, mushrooms, sweet, overripe
black-raspberry fruit, prunes, smoke, and Asian spices...
powerful, tannic, highly concentrated wine with immense
body...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #100, August 1995
839 1 magnum per lot $1700-2600
Richebourg 1983 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLabel scuffed and bin soiled; wax capsule mostly missing, top of cork exposed; fully branded cork“...elegant and spicy nose...rich, full, sweet and delicious
fl avors that retain a fi ne sense of underlying power and
harmony, all wrapped in a concentrated, velvety and long fi n-
ish...” (93 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 28 2007
840 1 jeroboam (3L) per lot $2000-3000
Dominus 1989Napa Valley“...scents of black fruits, cedar, herbs, and spicy wood...
extraordinary concentration, medium to full body, and an
authoritatively rich, lingering fi nish...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #89, October 1993
841 6 bottles per lot $450-650
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EXCEPTIONAL BORDEAUX, MANY IN FULL CASES
AND ORIGINAL WOOD, FROM THE CELLAR OF AN
EAST COAST GENTLEMAN
Purchased at Auction or as Futures From Established
Merchants and Stored Until Recently at a Professional
Wine Storage Facility
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéOne label nicked and bin marked“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
842 2 bottles per lot $650-950
Château Latour 1989Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck level“...softness, overripeness, and sweet fruit...aromas of cara-
mel, coffee, ripe black cherry and currant fruit, cedar, and
spice box...a very fi ne, delicious Latour...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
843 5 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1989St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...cleanly made, and well-crafted, with plenty of black-
raspberry and cassis fruit nicely touched by minerals and a
fragrant, fl oral component. Medium-bodied, elegant...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
844 12 bottles (owc) per lot $950-1400
Château Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck level; all labels slightly creased“...vibrant nose of redcurrant, licorice, minerals and to-
bacco, along with a minty austerity. Thick and large-scaled...
Really explodes in the middle palate. Incredible unfolding
peacock tail of a fi nish...” (98 points) Stephen Tanzer’s Inter-national Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
Vieux Château Certan 1995Pomerol“...aromas of redcurrant, plum and smoky oak. Lush and
sweet in the mouth...Round and fairly full. Expressive red
fruit and sweet oak fl avors...suave tannins and sneaky
length.” (90(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
859 12 bottles (owc) per lot $650-950
Château Margaux 1996Margaux, 1er cru classéOne label slightly scuffed, one slightly bin marked, one scuffed and damp stained; two importers“...pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grillé, and fl ow-
ers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full
body...layers of fl avor in the mouth...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
860 6 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...remarkable...muscular, concentrated, and classic...a
knock-out nose of minerals, licorice, cassis, and an un-
mistakable lead pencil smell that I often associate with top
vintages of Lafi te-Rothschild...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
861 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1500-2200
Château Léoville Barton 1996St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...Blueberry, roasted nuts, mint and a hint of game on the
nose. Fat, sweet and multilayered; rich, ripe and deep...
generous mouthfeel...Very long, ripe aftertaste.” (92 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1999
862 12 bottles (owc) per lot $800-1200
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1996St-Julien, 2me cru classéOne nicked label“...nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grillé, and minerals...
powerful and rich on the attack...remarkable, seamless,
palate-staining, and extraordinarily elegant...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
863 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2600-3800
Château Montrose 1996St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéTwo importers“...aromas of smoky black cherry, black olive, minerals,
cedar and game...Dense, sweet and layered; really reverber-
ates on the palate...subtle, complex fl avors go on and on...” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1999
864 6 bottles per lot $480-750
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1996Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne nicked label; two importers“...blueberry/blackberry/cassis scents intermixed with high
quality, subtle, toasty new oak. Deep and full-bodied, with
fabulous concentration...opulent texture...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122 , April 1999
865 5 bottles per lot $1000-1500
La Mondotte 1996St-Emilion“...spectacular nose of roasted coffee, licorice, blueberries,
and black currants intermixed with smoky new oak...full
body, a multidimensional, layered personality with ex-
traordinary depth of fruit...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
(See photo opposite page)866 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1600-2400
Château Cheval Blanc 1998St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)“...notes of bitter chocolate and menthol...dense and pure
but still quite tight and showing a minty austerity...superb
clarity of fl avor...” (95+ points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
867 6 magnums (owc) per lot $3800-5500
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1998St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...classic Léoville Las Cases display of lead pencil, gorgeous-
ly pure black raspberries and cherries, smoke, and graphite...
medium to full body, superb concentration and purity...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
868 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1998Pessac-Léognan, cru classé“Complex aromas of scorched earth, minerals, black fruits,
lead pencil, and subtle wood...superb purity, an expansive,
concentrated mid-palate, and sweet tannin in the long,
muscular yet refi ned fi nish...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
869 6 magnums (owc) per lot $1900-2800
Château Pavie 1998St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...strong, precise nose of black fruits, liquid minerals,
smoke, and graphite. Extremely full-bodied, yet brilliantly
delineated, powerful, and awesomely concentrated...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
870 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1500-2200
Château Quinault l’Enclos 1998St-Emilion“...notes of plums, black raspberries, vanillin, minerals,
licorice, and spice. Exceptionally rich with an outstanding
texture...distinctive, individualistic style...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
Château Marojallia 1999Margaux“...notes of violets, charcoal, vanilla, and pure crème de
cassis...a medium to full-bodied, textured beauty with
extraordinary elegance and savory sweetness...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
872 12 bottles (owc) per lot $950-1400
Château Palmer 1999Margaux, 3me cru classéBottles: Two slightly scuffed labels“...staggering bouquet of violets and other spring fl owers
intermixed with licorice, black currants, and subtle wood...a
multidimensional, compelling effort with both power and
elegance...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
873 6 bottles and 1 magnum per lot $1200-1800
Château Valandraud 1999St-Emilion“Sweet coffee, mocha, leather, and black cherry and cur-
rant fl avors dominate the pure, well-delineated, opulently-
textured, hedonistic 1999 Valandraud...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate # 140, April 2002
874 6 bottles (owc) per lot $350-550
Château Angelus 2000St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...great intensity...big, sweet kiss of graphite, crushed
rocks, blueberry, spring fl oral garden and blackberry
liqueur, unctuously textured as well as pure, dense, and
stunningly rich...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
875 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Le Bon Pasteur 2000Pomerol“...a big, sweet kiss of soy, cedar, roasted herbs, blackber-
ries, caramelized black cherries, and hints of smoke and
kirsch...fl eshy, full-bodied...low acidity, a savory, broad
mid-palate...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
876 12 bottles (owc) per lot $550-850
Château La Conseillante 2000PomerolThree slightly scuffed labels“...elegant, gentle style...expressive nose of sweet kirsch
liqueur intermixed with raspberries, incense, toast, and
licorice. Full-bodied yet ethereal...a beautifully pure wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
877 6 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classéTwo slightly damp stained labels; two importers“...stunning wine...elegant but substantial...hints of boysen-
berries, black raspberries, black currants and a touch of
background oak...superb concentration...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
878 12 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château La Gomerie 2000St-Emilion“...beautiful perfume of spring fl owers, crème de cassis,
jammy black cherries, licorice, graphite, and espresso roast.
Full-bodied, deep, superbly concentrated, pure, long...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
879 6 magnums (owc) per lot $900-1400
Château Léoville Barton 2000St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...a behemoth - dense, highly extracted, very tannic, brood-
ingly backward...cedar and fruitcake notes are intermixed
with hints of crème de cassis, licorice...” (95+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
880 6 bottles (owc) per lot $550-850
Château Lynch-Bages 2000Pauillac, 5me cru classéOne damp stained label; one nicked capsule; two importers“Beginning to open magnifi cently...blossoming bouquet of
blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with
velvety tannins...admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and
power combined with elegance...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
881 6 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Malescot St.-Exupéry 2000Margaux, 3me cru classé“...notes of melted licorice, crushed rock, blueberries and
black raspberries. A wine of extraordinary balance, equilib-
rium, and purity, with supple tannins...full-bodied, concentrat-
ed...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
882 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1200-1800
Château Palmer 2000Margaux, 3me cru classé“...fl oral nose, soft, undulating tannins, and tremendous
opulence and fl esh, with a full-bodied mouthfeel, silky tan-
nins, and loads of fl oral notes...smoke and incense...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
883 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1900-2800
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 2000Pauillac, 2me cru classé“...beautiful nose of incense, melted asphalt, and crème de
cassis as well as hints of new saddle leather and licorice.
It is superbly concentrated and very pure, with excellent
texture and opulence...” (97 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
Château Haut-Brion 2003Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé“...a cascade of mulberry, blackberry, cherry, and plum-like
fruit...a hint of fi gs under the blue and red fruit spectrum...
broad and ripe with a sweet, glyceral mouthfeel...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
898 6 magnums (owc) per lot $3200-4800
Château Margaux 2003Margaux, 1er cru classéOne label nicked, two slightly scuffed; one torn capsule“...extraordinary complexity and intensity...notes of spring
fl owers interwoven with camphor, melted licorice, crème
de cassis, and pain grillé...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
899 6 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Mouton Rothschild 2003Pauillac, 1er cru classé“Backward, powerful, and extremely tannic...improves
dramatically with aeration...full-bodied, meaty, powerful,
dry fl avors as well as a huge fi nish...” (95+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
900 6 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Angelus 2003St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...perfumed nose of rose petals, blackberries, menthol, and
cedar. This broad, sweet 2003’s supple attack is followed by
a tannic mid-section...likely to put on considerable weight in
the bottle...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
901 12 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Château Cos d’Estournel 2003St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéTwo slightly scuffed labels“...perfume of black fruits, subtle smoke, pain grillé,
incense, and fl owers...extraordinary richness, full body,
and remarkable freshness, elegance...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
902 6 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2003St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...spiced, dark fruit nose of black cherries, plum pudding, cin-
namon, cloves and a little tar. The palate gives good support to
the fl eshy fruit with medium+, fi ne tannins and medium acid-
ity...” (94 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, In Asia, May 2009
903 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1100-1700
Château Léoville Poyferré 2003St-Julien, 2me cru classéTwo importers“...a colossal success and a potential legend in the making...
notes of crushed rocks, acacia fl owers, blueberries, black
raspberries, and crème de cassis...power and elegance...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
904 12 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Pavie 2003St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...perfume of charcoal, crème de cassis, melted licorice,
espresso roast, and blackberries...massive depth, richness,
and body...incredibly pure, rich, and intense...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
905 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Pontet-Canet 2003Pauillac, 5me cru classé“...a classic Pauillac-styled wine (meaning oodles of cassis
fl avors)...glorious nose of scorched earth, black currant jam,
smoke, licorice, and roasted meats...powerful, dense...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
906 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Margaux 2004Margaux, 1er cru classé“...boysenberry, currant, cedar, graphite and mocha. Suave,
gentle and sweet, already displaying ineffable inner-mouth
perfume...” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2007
907 6 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Château Angelus 2004St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)“...classic aromas of smoky blueberries and blackberries as
well as incense and fl oral notes in the background. A beau-
tiful texture, opulence, fl amboyance, and purity...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #171, June 2007
908 12 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Château Pavie-Macquin 2004St-Emilion, grand cru classé“...complex nose of fl owers, beef blood, black currants,
licorice, and truffl es...full-bodied, powerful wine exhibits
stunning concentration, beautiful richness, sweet tannin, and
a long fi nish...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #171, June 2007
909 6 bottles per lot $220-320
Château Larcis Ducasse 2005St-Emilion, grand cru classé“...notes of sweet roasted herbs, jus du viande, black olives,
espresso roast, crème de cassis, and kirsch liqueur...full-
bodied, opulent, and lavishly textured...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
910 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1400-2000
Château Pape-Clément 2005Pessac-Léognan“...notes of smoky scorched earth, graphite, melted licorice,
and blackberries...full body, extraordinary concentration,
plenty of chocolate, smoke, cassis, and blackberry fl avors...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
Echézeaux 1980 Henri JayerCôte de Nuits, grand cruCapsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork
950 1 bottle per lot $1400-2000
Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assort ment 1999 Côte de Nuits, grand cru
Romanée-Conti (1)
Very slightly scuff marked label
La Tâche (3)
Richebourg (2)
Echézeaux (2)
Romanée-St.-Vivant (2)
Grands-Echézeaux (2)
Owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH
(See photo opposite page)951 Above 12 bottles (owc) per lot $24000-35000
Romanée-Conti 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly scuff marked label“...aromas of red and black fruits cut with lavish spice and
aromatic nuances plus subtle touches of earth, soy and
hoisin that combine to create a bouquet of simply stunning
complexity...” (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April 28 2007
952 1 bottle per lot $6000-9000
Echézeaux 2004 Emmanuel RougetCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...red fruits, leather, tobacco and coffee. Supple, sweet and
fairly rich...Finishes with a fi ne dusting of tannins and very
good length...” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 2007
953 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Dom Pérignon Brut 1990Epernay“...Intensely fragrant nose with aromas of jasmine, cin-
namon buttered toast, stewed apples and preserved ginger.
Concentrated honey-nut, warm apple tart and spice fl avours
fi ll the mouth...” (98 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, In Asia, March 2009
954 2 magnums (2 oc) per lot $800-1200
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OUTSTANDING EUROPEAN AND AMERICAN
WINES FROM THE EXTENSIVE CELLAR OF A
DISTINGUISHED MIDWESTERN COLLECTOR
Acquired From Reputable Sources and Recently
Removed from a Custom-Built, Temperature and
Humidity-Controlled Home Cellar
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1970Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; both labels slightly damp stained, one also slightly nicked“...medium pale, fully mature, slightly orange-tinged;
very mature, cheesy, with a medicinal Pauillac bouquet;
surprisingly sweet, attractive, with very noticeable tannin
and acidity...At best ****...” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
955 2 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Latour 1970Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, three top shoulder level; two slightly damp stained labels“Full medium-deep red. Medicinal, austere nose of plum
and chocolate; slightly off wood note. Fat and plump...a very
satisfying drink...” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
956 6 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Palmer 1971Margaux, 3me cru classéBoth top shoulder level; both labels adhered with tape and slightly bin marked“...colour of gnarled mahogany; harmonious nose that
opened up fragrantly...Good fruit, texture, lean but charm-
ing. Last tasted July 1994. ****.” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
957 2 bottles per lot $400-600
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1975Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, fi ve top shoulder level; two slightly bin marked labels“...a powerful Lafi te...fully mature...will undoubtedly last for
another 30+ years...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advo-cate #103, February 1996
958 7 bottles per lot $3500-5500
Château Latour 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, four top shoulder level; one slightly sunken cork; four labels slightly bin marked, four loose; one label adhered with tape“...sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even
extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body...full-bodied,
exuberant, rich, classic...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
Château Margaux 1982Margaux, 1er cru classéTwo top shoulder level; one label slightly damp stained, two damp stained; one slightly torn capsule“...notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and fl o-
ral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense...blockbuster
power, richness, and impressive aromatics...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
960 4 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Cos d’Estournel 1982St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéOne base neck level; one slightly damp stained label“...a stunning set of aromatics consisting of blue and black
fruits, loamy earth, fl owers, licorice, and spice box...sweet
tannins, a medium to full-bodied mouthfeel...silky fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
961 5 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er cru classéTwo top shoulder level; one torn label“...astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and
tannic...the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanil-
lin oakiness, and the fl avors are extremely deep and long...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
962 6 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
963 2 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéLot 964: Four top shoulder level; all capsules slightly scuffed; Lot 965: Two base neck, one top shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; one slightly raised cork; one torn cap-sule; two importers; Lot 966: One slight signs of past seepage; two scuffed capsules“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
964 5 bottles per lot $1600-2400
965 12 bottles per lot $3800-5500
966 2 magnums per lot $1300-1900
Château Cos d’Estournel 1986St-Estèphe, 2me cru classéTwo importers“...plenty of toasty, smoky notes...ripe plums and licorice.
Evolving at a glacial pace...massive, huge, ripe, extremely
concentrated fl avors with impressive depth and richness...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
967 12 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Haut-Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé“...one of the greatest fi rst-growths I have ever tasted...
sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals,
and smoke. Fabulously concentrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
968 5 bottles per lot $4500-6500
Château Palmer 1989Margaux, 3me cru classé“One of the superstars of the vintage...Gorgeous and seem-
ingly fully mature yet brilliantly balanced, this wine may well
turn out to be a modern-day clone of the glorious 1953.” (95 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 4th Edition (2003)
969 1 magnum per lot $400-600
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1989Pauillac, 2me cru classé“...smoky, chocolatey, cassis aromas intermingled with
scents of toasty oak. Well-layered, with a sweet inner-core
of fruit...awesomely endowed, backward, tannic, prodi-
gious...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
970 6 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéAll labels heavily damp stained, four also slightly scuffed; two slightly sunken corks“...aromas of cedar, tobacco leaf, cassis, and lead pencil
shavings. The explosive aromas are followed by a fl eshy,
full-bodied wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
971 5 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1990Pessac-Léognan, cru classé“...sweet perfume of chocolate, rich, jammy, berry fruit, and
hints of smoked herbs as well as meat juices. It remains a
full-bodied, opulent, even ostentatious wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
972 2 bottles per lot $550-850
Château Latour 1979 (1)
Label slightly nicked and slightly damp stained
Château Mouton Rothschild 1981 (2)
Both top shoulder level; both labels damp stained and slightly bin marked, one also slightly nicked
Top shoulder level; label torn, scuffed and heavily damp stained; corroded capsule
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1986 (9)
One base neck level; one label slightly scuffed, two slightly bin marked; one torn capsule
975 Above 9 bottles and 1 magnum per lot $1600-2400
Château Cos d’Estournel 1986 (3)
One slightly bin marked label
Château Gruaud Larose 1986 (2)
Both top shoulder level; both labels slightly scuffed, one also slightly damp stained; both capsules slightly corroded
976 Above 5 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986 (2)
Both top shoulder level
Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 (1)
Base neck level; damp stained label
977 Above 3 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Château d’Yquem 1983 (1)
Base neck level
Château d’Yquem 1988 (2 hbs)
Château d’Yquem 1990 (2 hbs)
978 Above 1 bottle and 4 half-bottles per lot $800-1200
Clos Vougeot 1961 Bouchard Père et FilsCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel 3.5cm below cork; bin marked label
979 1 bottle per lot $150-220
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1988 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slightly damp stained label; two importers“Rich, elegant and powerful fruit that displays the classic
spice box character of a fi ne RSV...outstanding length...a
terrifi c effort that should continue to improve...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 18, 2nd Quarter 2005
980 2 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Musigny, Vieilles Vignes 1990 Comte Georges de VogüéCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels damp stained and torn, one also loose, one vintage obscured, one label adhered with tape“...a tight-fi sted nose and fl avors of black fruits, underbrush,
minerals, smoke, and new oak...should prove to be one of
the longest-lived red Burgundies made in the last twenty
years...” (96 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
981 5 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Chambertin 1991 Armand RousseauCôte de Nuits, grand cruBoth capsules creased and corroded“Sumptuously rich fruit followed by fl avors that are as-
toundingly complex and powerfully long with magisterial
elegance...an intensity and pungency of fl avors that must
be experienced to be believed...” (97 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, March 6 2010
982 2 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Richebourg 1995 Mongeard-MugneretCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slightly nicked label“...fabulous toasty wild berries, hints of game and earth,
it possesses loads of dark cherries and crisp berries, and
ripe, soft tannins in its thick, full-bodied well-balanced per-
sonality...” (91-94 points) Pierre Rovani, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #111, June 1997
983 2 magnums per lot $600-900
Chambertin 1996 Armand RousseauCôte de Nuits, grand cru...one of the most complex and stunning panoply of young
pinot fruit aromas I have ever experienced...elegance and
intensity plus notes of ripe earth, bitter chocolate hints and
Clos de Tart 1996 MommessinCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...refi ned and together with great sweetness and no excess
of acidity. Smooth and integrated with only slightly sandy
tannins on the end. Very sweet and perfumed...” (17.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 10 December 2009
985 8 bottles per lot $800-1200
Clos de la Roche 1996 Armand RousseauCôte de Nuits, grand cru“This is one very pretty wine...lovely aromas of earth, red
fruits and a hint of game...pure, utterly delicious and beauti-
fully defi ned...” (90 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, January 17 2004
986 5 bottles per lot $600-900
Richebourg 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOne slightly bin marked label“Good deep red-ruby. Wild but rather opaque on the deeply
pitched nose; hints at cassis and leather...” (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 1999
La Tâche 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlightly bin marked label“...pure, marvelously intense oriental spice box nose, fl avors
of hoisin and pure pinot extract of indescribable complexity
and length...the fi nish simply does not quit...” (98 points) Al-len Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 12, 4th Quarter 2003
988 1 bottle per lot $2400-3500
Chambertin 1996 (1)
Latricières-Chambertin 1996 (1)
Both above Domaine Leroy989 Above 2 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Ruchottes 1996
Domaine RamonetCôte de Beaune, 1er cruTwo torn labels“...elegant, pure and beautifully complex nose of white
fl ower and citrus that merges into racy, intense and
mineral-driven medium weight fl avors that explode on the
long fi nish...a really lovely effort...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, May 5 2006
990 6 bottles per lot $500-750
Chassagne-Montrachet, Morgeot 1996 Domaine RamonetCôte de Beaune, 1er cru“...completely pristine with elegance and only the initial hints
of maturing fruit aromas followed by relatively fi ne fl avors
for Morgeot and no rusticity. The detail is lovely...” (90 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, December 14 2003
991 12 bottles per lot $550-850
Bâtard-Montrachet 1989 Domaine Ramonet (2)
Montrachet 1992 Gagnard-Delagrange (1)
Scuffed label
992 Above 3 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Corton-Charlemagne 1993 (1)
Corton-Charlemagne 1995 (1)
Slightly nicked label
Corton-Charlemagne 1998 (1)
All above Coche-Dury
(See photo opposite page)993 Above 3 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Meursault, Clos de la Barre 1996 Comtes Lafon (6)
Two importers
Meursault, Les Perrières 1996 Maison Leroy (5)
994 Above 11 bottles per lot $900-1400
Barolo, Falletto 1997 Bruno Giacosa (6)
Sassicaia 1997 Tenuta San Guido (1)
995 Above 7 bottles per lot $800-1200
Pingus 2001 Dominio de PingusRibera del Duero“...Cherry, licorice and smoked meat at the outset; then
exploded with raspberry fruit. Lush, smooth and silky, with
lovely inner-mouth perfume...extremely long, aromatic fi n-
ish...” (95 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, September/October 2004
996 2 bottles and 2 magnums per lot $1200-1800
L’Ermita 1996 (2 mags)
One slightly damp stained label; two importers
L’Ermita 1999 (3)
Both above Alvaro Palacios S.L.997 Above 3 bottles and 2 magnums per lot $600-900
trated, and compelling...extremely concentrated, opulently-
textured, and voluptuous, with huge reserves of juicy fruit...” (98 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
998 9 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon
Martha’s Vineyard 1986 (2)
One label bin marked, one slightly damp stained; one cor-roded capsule
Martha’s Vineyard 1990 (1)
999 Above 3 bottles per lot $200-300
Fonseca Vintage Port 1977Three labels scuffed, one slightly torn, one torn with part of vintage missing; vintage-embossed capsules, two corroded“Good mid-deep youthful colour..Closed (slightly musky)
nose. Needs time to open in the glass. Fine, elegant black-
cherry fruit on the palate...” (16.5 points) Richard Mayson, The World of Fine Wine, Issue 3, 2004
1000 5 bottles per lot $500-750
Warre Vintage Port 1985All labels bin marked, one also slightly torn, two also damp stained“Very very dark. Sweet, spicy, liquorice nose. Very broad start
to the palate and then dried fruits on the fi nish. Lots of fi rm
tannins still...Lovely spice on the fi nish...wild fruit and fl ower
fl avours...” (18.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 18 September 2006
1001 3 bottles per lot $150-220
Taylor Vintage Port 1963 (1)
Base neck level; embossed capsule; facsimile label
Taylor Vintage Port 1970 (1)
Top shoulder level; damp stained label; re-waxed capsule
1002 Above 2 bottles per lot $250-380
Fonseca Moscatel de Setubal 1934Slightly scuffed label
All Purchased at Auction and Recently Removed From
Custom-Built, Temperature and Humidity-Controlled
Home Storage
Château Trotanoy 1961PomerolHigh shoulder level“...roasted, liqueur-like aromas of cherry, raspberry, roasted
plum, caramel, dark chocolate and bonfi re. A huge wine
with great sweetness and chewy depth. Compelling fl avors
of jammy fruits and truffl e...” (98 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1004 1 bottle per lot $2200-3200
Château Cheval Blanc 1982St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)One base neck, one top shoulder level“...Roasted nose dominated by toffee and tobacco. Won-
derfully silky...uncanny retention of primary fruit. Expands
inexorably on the fi nish and goes on and on...” (95 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July /August 2002
1005 4 bottles per lot $2800-4200
Château Margaux 1982Margaux, 1er cru classéThree base neck, one top shoulder level; one slightly torn capsule“...notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and fl o-
ral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense...blockbuster
power, richness, and impressive aromatics...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1006 5 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéEight base neck, one top shoulder level; one label scuffed, two wine stained“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1007 9 bottles (owc) per lot $8500-13000
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1982Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; two importers“One of the monumental wines of the last century...glossy,
and plenty of earthy, foresty fl avors...extravagantly rich...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1008 5 bottles per lot $1700-2600
Château Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er cru classéFive base neck, four top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; three nicked capsules“...astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and
tannic...the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanil-
lin oakiness, and the fl avors are extremely deep and long...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1009 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1983Pauillac, 1er cru classéAll top shoulder level; all labels slightly scuffed“...nose of blackcurrants, black-cherries, olives, and miner-
als. Medium-bodied, with sweet but noticeable tannin in the
fi nish, as well as beautiful elegance and complexity...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
1010 4 bottles per lot $850-1300
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéBoth base neck level; one slightly bin marked label“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1011 2 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéThree base neck level; two nicked labels“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1012 4 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Margaux 1989Margaux, 1er cru classé“...Herbaceous sweetness and undergrowth and pepper.
Then more meaty. Finishes dry but not drying though there is
defi nitely less fl esh in the middle...sweetly herbal and more
coffee.” (17 points) Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17 June 2010
1013 4 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1989Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne base neck level“...aromas of cassis, currant leaf, tobacco, herbs and animal
fur. Sweet, lush and lively...lovely inner-mouth aromatic
character...long, strong and lively...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented
nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit...medium-bodied, tightly-
knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1015 6 bottles per lot $3500-5500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1996Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...nose of lead pencil, minerals, fl owers, and black currant
scents. Extremely powerful and full-bodied, with remarkable
complexity...oozing with extract and richness...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
1016 6 bottles per lot $6000-9000
Château Duhart-Milon
(Dom. de Barons Rothschild - Lafi te) 1996Pauillac, 4me cru classé“...aromas of blackberry fruit intermixed with licorice, min-
erals, and dried herbs. Rich and intense, with considerable
fi nesse, medium to full body, and outstanding concentration
and purity...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
1017 12 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Cos d’Estournel 1998St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé“Red-ruby. Currant, black olive, minerals and currant
leaf on the nose. Bright, pure and focused, with aromatic
inner-mouth fl avors of cedar and lead pencil. Austere but
not dry...” (90(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2001
1018 12 bottles (owc) per lot $600-900
Château Margaux 1959 (1)
Top shoulder level; slightly damp stained label
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1959 (1)
Top shoulder level
Château Trotanoy 1959 (1)
High shoulder level; label damp stained, bin soiled and tat-tered; nicked capsule; slightly sunken cork
1019 Above 3 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1983 (2)
Both labels slightly scuffed
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1985 (1)
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1986 (3)
Two base neck level
1020 Above 6 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Cheval Blanc 1986 (1)
Château Latour 1986 (2)
1021 Above 3 bottles per lot $850-1300
Château d’Yquem 1959Sauternes, premier cru superieurOne base neck, one top shoulder level; two slightly sunken corks; two damp stained labels; deep orange-gold color; multiple importers“Great wine at its peak but showing no sign of fading...Great
balance with some gunpowder and smokiness...Extremely
rich with notes of dried fruits. Great balance with strong
dried citrus peel notes...” (19.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 26 January 2010
1022 3 bottles per lot $3500-5500
Château d’Yquem 1988Sauternes, premier cru superieurBoth base neck level; one slightly damp stained label“...a honeyed, smoky, orange/coconut/pineapple-scented
nose, this powerful wine possesses full body, layers of
All base neck level; one slight signs of past seepage; one bin marked label
Château d’Yquem 1994 (3)
Two base neck level
1028 Above 6 bottles per lot $750-1100
Grands-Echézeaux 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruSlight signs of past seepage“...fantastically rich yet not excessively ripe fruit and fl avors
with excellent density, concentration and superb length. The
breadth of fl avors and incredible texture here is outstand-
Romanée-Conti 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruCapsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...explodes from the glass with a breathtaking panoply
of Asian spices, exotic fruit aromas and a touch of earth
followed by rich, lush, almost opulent fl avors...” (99 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 29, 1st Quarter 2008
(See photo opposite page)1030 1 bottle per lot $10000-15000
La Tâche 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...perfume of Asian spices as well as jammy black raspber-
ries, cherries, and blackberries infused with smoke, toast,
and dried herbs...ethereal, with layers of fl avor...” (100 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
(See photo opposite page)1031 3 bottles per lot $8500-13000
Richebourg 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruBoth slight signs of past seepage“...aromas of spring fl owers, black fruits, licorice, and toasty
new oak. Fleshy and medium to full-bodied, with a velvety-
textured palate, and sweet fruit...smoky, rich, complex...” (96 points) eRobertParker.com, February 2002
1032 2 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Extremely rich and ripe with explosive aromas of Vosne
spice, earth and only a touch of secondary nuance followed
by big, indeed even robust fl avors that show good muscle...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, March 8 2008
1033 3 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1989 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneLevel one 3cm, one 3.5cm below cork; one slightly sunken cork; six scuffed labels“...aromas of cassis, minerals, and hot bricks/wood fi re.
Super-ripe and full-bodied, with a massive mid-section,
teeth-staining extract, and mouth-searing tannin...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
1034 7 bottles per lot $950-1400
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Château de BeaucastelSouthern Rhône“...incredible perfume of hickory wood, coffee, smoked meat,
Asian spices, black cherries, and blackberries. Lush, opulent,
and full-bodied...” (96 points) eRobertParker, January 2003
1035 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1800-2800
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1990 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneOne torn label“...sexy and opulent...spectacular, clearly meriting a three-
digit score...aromas of incense, smoke, blackberry fruit,
cassis, barbecue spice, coffee, and a touch of chocolate...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
1036 3 bottles per lot $950-1400
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1997 Paul Jaboulet AînéNorthern RhôneOne slightly torn label“...plenty of ripe blackberry and cherry fruit, in addition to
spicy, mineral characteristics...considerable weight and
volume...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
1037 12 bottles per lot $750-1100
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 Château de BeaucastelSouthern RhôneNine bin marked labels“...Classic Beaucastel earthy/meaty/gamey nose with an
undercurrent of stewed strawberries...elegant on the palate
with a medium to full body...Layer upon layer of spices and
savoury fl avours. Long fi nish...” (94 points) Lisa Perrotti-Brown, In Asia, November 2009
1038 12 half-bottles per lot $300-450
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1985 (3)
Level one 3cm below cork; all labels nicked
Hermitage, La Chapelle 1988 (5)
One label torn, two scuffed
Both above Paul Jaboulet Aîné1039 Above 8 bottles per lot $700-1000
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2000 (6)
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2001 (6)
Both above Château de Beaucastel1040 Above 12 bottles per lot $750-1100
sweet, full-bodied, powerful yet perfect fl avour and balance
with glorious blackberry-like ripeness...Last noted...March
1998 *****.” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
1041 1 bottle per lot $600-900
Taylor Vintage Port 1955One base neck, two top shoulder level; two slight signs of past seepage; all labels scuffed and faded, one also wine stained; fully embossed capsules“...a good classic bouquet and fl avour. Last noted...1998 ****
(Possibly I am being ungenerous, for it is far from fading.)” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
1042 3 bottles per lot $750-1100
Fonseca Vintage Port 1970Three base neck level; one slight signs of past seepage; one label loose, two damp stained; one torn capsule; top of one capsule missing, top of cork exposed“Sweet - much more concentrated and vigorous than most.
Very big and bold and impressive. A certain wild gaminess
on the nose...apparently, merely in middle age. You’ve got to
admire it...” (17 points) JancisRobinson.com, 23 August 2005
1043 4 bottles per lot $400-600
Quinta do Noval Vintage Port 1975DouroOne signs of past seepage, one slight signs of past seepage; fi ve slightly scuffed labels
1044 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1800-2800
Taylor Vintage Port 1977Three slight signs of past seepage; one label damp stained and bin soiled; fi ve capsules slightly corroded; two importers“...lovely, warm, and luminous; fragrant bouquet; almost
Graham-like sweetness and uncharacteristically soft texture.
Most recently: corky nose but much better on palate, fairly
powerful, forthcoming, good fi nish. Last noted...April 2002
****?...” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
1045 6 bottles per lot $500-750
Dow’s Vintage Port 1963 (2)
Both slight signs of past seepage with scuffed and nicked labels
Graham Vintage Port 1963 (3)
One damp stained label; all wax capsules chipped
Taylor Vintage Port 1963 (4)
One base neck, two top shoulder level; one label damp stained, three slightly bin soiled
1046 Above 9 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Fonseca Vintage Port 1977 (4)
One signs of past seepage
Graham Vintage Port 1977 (3)
One base neck level; one label scuffed and slightly torn
Warre Vintage Port 1977 (4)
One base neck level; one slightly torn label
1047 Above 11 bottles per lot $750-1100
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FULL CASES OF MOUTON ROTHSCHILD
1982 AND 2000
Purchased From Established Merchants and Removed
From a Professional Wine Storage Facility
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 1048: Five base neck, three top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; two labels damp stained, three slightly damp stained, fi ve torn, eight slightly scuffed; Lot 1049: Eight base neck level; one label slightly scuffed, two slightly bin soiled; four nicked capsules“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
All Purchased as Futures and Stored in Professional
Wine Storage and Custom-Built Temperature and
Humidity-Controlled Home Storage
Château Haut-Brion 1982Graves, 1er cru classéLevel one 3cm below cork; both labels damp stained and slightly scuffed; both capsules slightly corroded“...aromas of hot stones, tobacco, minerals and marzipan; a
of sheer sweetness with structure and grip...” (96 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1052 2 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1999Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...both elegant and intensely fl avored, and almost diapha-
nous in its layers that unfold with no heaviness...appears
to be a modern day clone of the majestic 1953.” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
(See photo opposite page)1053 7 bottles per lot $4500-6500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 1055: Two importers“...nose of graphite, black currants, sweet, unsmoked cigar
tobacco, and fl owers...rich, medium to full-bodied, but has
that ethereal elegance and purity that is always Lafi te...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1054 2 bottles per lot $3200-4800
1055 12 bottles per lot $20000-30000
Château Mouton Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...loads of crème de cassis and fl oral notes, the fi nal blend
of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full-bodied
wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolatey notes...” (96+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1056 5 bottles per lot $4200-6500
Château Latour 2001Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...glorious bouquet of black currants, crushed stones,
vanilla, and hints of truffl es and oak...beautiful integration
of tannin, acidity, and wood...fl ows across the palate with
fabulous texture, purity, and presence...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #153, June 2004
1057 2 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1989 (1)
Château Latour 1989 (1)
1058 Above 2 bottles per lot $1000-1500
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SUPERLATIVE BORDEAUX INCLUDING A RARE
DOUBLE-MAGNUM OF PETRUS 1990
All Purchased at Auction and Stored in a Custom-Built
Home Cellar
Château Cheval Blanc 1982St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Two base neck level; all labels slightly damp stained“...Roasted nose dominated by toffee and tobacco. Won-
derfully silky...uncanny retention of primary fruit. Expands
inexorably on the fi nish and goes on and on...” (95 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July /August 2002
1059 4 bottles per lot $2800-4200
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level“...nose of caramelized herbs, smoke, cedar, pen ink, black
currants, and earth. The gorgeous aromatics are followed
by a full-bodied, plump, rich, fl eshy wine with low acidity...” (97+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1060 2 bottles per lot $5000-7500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéThree base neck, one top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one label wine stained, two slightly scuffed; one capsule nicked, two worn, two slightly worn; two importers“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1061 5 bottles per lot $4800-7500
Château Margaux 1983Margaux, 1er cru classéOne base neck, two top shoulder level; two capsules slightly corroded“...astonishingly rich, concentrated, atypically powerful and
tannic...the aromas exude ripe cassis fruit, violets, and vanil-
lin oakiness, and the fl avors are extremely deep and long...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1062 3 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne slightly torn capsule“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level; two importers“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1064 3 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, two top shoulder level; two slightly torn labels; one slightly torn capsule; two importers“An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild,
comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and
1945, this impeccably made wine is still in its infancy...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #106, August 1996
1065 8 bottles per lot $4500-6500
Château Haut-Brion 1989Pessac-Léognan, 1er cru classé“...one of the greatest fi rst-growths I have ever tasted...
sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals,
and smoke. Fabulously concentrated...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
1066 9 bottles per lot $8000-12000
Château Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er cru classéLot 1068: Two base neck level; two labels slightly scuffed; four capsules slightly worn; two importers“...Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent,
full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...
stunning...A sensational effort...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1067 1 bottle per lot $650-950
1068 12 bottles per lot $7500-11000
Château Pétrus 1990PomerolCapsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“...sweetness, low acidity, and velvety tannins...massive in
the mouth as well as incredibly pure and well-delineated...
An incredible achievement!” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
(See photo right)1069 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $8500-13000
Château Margaux 1996Margaux, 1er cru classéLot 1070: One label slightly nicked; Lot 1071: One nicked label; both capsules slightly worn“...pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grillé, and fl ow-
ers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full
body...layers of fl avor in the mouth...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
Four base neck, three top shoulder level; one nicked label; one torn capsule
1073 Above 11 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Château d’Yquem 1975Sauternes, premier cru superieurTwo base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; four labels slightly damp stained; one capsule slightly cor-roded; gold color“...may turn out to be the greatest of the modern-day
Yquems...a wine of astonishing power and fi nesse, with a fi n-
ish that must be tasted to be believed...a monumental effort...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1074 5 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château d’Yquem 1983Sauternes, premier cru superieurAll base neck level; three slight signs of past seepage; one slightly raised cork; honey-gold color“...a staggering display of extract and a mind-boggling
amount of glycerin...enormous, with huge, honeyed,
pineapple, coconut, and caramel fl avors, massive extract,
and an unctuous quality...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1075 5 bottles per lot $1300-1900
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A COMPELLING SELECTION OF FRENCH AND
ITALIAN WINES FROM A MICHIGAN COLLECTOR
All Wines Purchased Upon Release and Stored Since in
a Temperature and Humidity-Controlled Cellar
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1983Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne base neck, two top shoulder level“A stunning wine...one of the fi nest 1983s, especially for a
and well-proportioned wine...” (94 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1076 5 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Cheval Blanc 1986St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Four base neck, one top shoulder level“...a developing bouquet that offers up weedy tobacco,
juxtaposed with sweet black berry, raspberry, and cherry
fruit. The wine is rich, intense, and well-made...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1077 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3000-4500
Château La Fleur de Gay 1988PomerolSeven base neck level“...scents of smoky, toasty oak, black plums, allspice, and
Asian spices...gobs of super-ripe fruit ...considerable tannin,
this massive, full-bodied 1988 will provide a dazzling glass...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
1078 12 bottles (owc) per lot $950-1400
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1988St-Julien, 2me cru classéFive base neck, four top shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; two nicked capsules“...one of the most successful wines of the vintage...rich,
and rich...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
1083 2 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1989Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne base neck level; two nicked labels“...aromas of cassis, currant leaf, tobacco, herbs and animal
fur. Sweet, lush and lively...lovely inner-mouth aromatic
character...long, strong and lively...” (93 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1084 6 bottles per lot $650-950
Château Mouton Rothschild 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéBase neck level; damp stained label“...great richness...Blackcurrant fruit gum character...
smooth, welcoming and appetising. Much more refreshing
on the palate than the nose. Quite a tingle on the fi nish...” (19 points) JancisRobinson.com, 19 November 2004
1085 1 bottle per lot $250-380
Château Pavie 1990St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Four base neck, four top shoulder, four very high shoulder level“A strong effort...aromas of sweet kirsch, licorice, roasted
herbs, spice box, and earth. Medium-bodied with sweet tan-
nin, low acidity, and good concentration...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1086 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1200-1800
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéBoth labels nicked; two importers“...sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented
nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit...medium-bodied, tightly-
knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1087 2 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1995Pauillac, 5me cru classé“...rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine...gor-
geously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously
ripe, rich, cassis-scented and fl avored...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1088 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1000-1500
Château Lynch-Bages 1995Pauillac, 5me cru classéThree slightly bin soiled labels“...restrained aromatics suggesting earth, herbs and subtle
fruit... impressive levels of black and red fruits. As is the
case with many 1995s, the wine’s structural components
still dominate...” (89+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #196, August 2011
1089 6 bottles per lot $650-950
Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1996Pauillac, 5me cru classé“...plenty of tannin, huge body, and sweet black currant fruit
intermixed with minerals and subtle oak. Massive, extremely
structured...25-30 or more years of longevity...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
1090 12 bottles (owc) per lot $950-1400
Le Petit Cheval 2000St-Emilion“Very sumptuous and dark and richly coloured. Quite fl oral on
the nose. Gentle texture with the tannins starting to melt. Just
a little obvious on the fi nish.” (16.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 13 August 2007
1091 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1200-1800
Château Gruaud Larose 1982 (2)
One top shoulder level
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1982 (1)
Base neck level; nicked label
1092 Above 3 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château d’Yquem 1967Sauternes, premier cru superieurBase neck level; label bin marked and slightly bin soiled; orange-gold color“...full intensity bouquet of vanillin spice, honey, ripe
pineapples, and coconut, this intense, very ripe, unctuous
Yquem has layers of sweet, opulent fruit, excellent balance,
and a hefty, powerful fi nish.” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1093 1 bottle per lot $800-1200
Echézeaux 1988 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cru“Wonderfully complex nose with aromas of spice, tea and
crushed dried roses followed by rich, detailed and relatively
big fl avors...a big wine and every bit a true grand cru. Very
impressive...” (92 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November 17, 2003
1094 4 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Bonnes-Mares 1989 DujacCôte de Nuits, grand cru“...beautiful complexity and the aromas immediately hint at
immense depth of extract...rich, full-bodied, intense fl avors
that display impressive balance and length...” (92 points) Al-len Meadows, Burghound.com, March 14 1998
Vosne-Romanée, Beaux Monts 1991 Domaine LeroyCôte de Nuits, 1er cruTwo slight signs of past seepage“...sweet fragrance of chocolate, black fruits, herbs, and
toasty vanillin...long, unctuously-textured, layered wine with
magnifi cent concentration, soft acid, and moderate ripe tan-
nin in the fi nish...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #90, December 1993
1096 3 bottles per lot $600-900
Richebourg 1989 (2)
Echézeaux 1989 (2)
Romanée-St.-Vivant 1989 (1)
All above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti1097 Above 5 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1989 Château de BeaucastelSouthern RhôneLevel one 5cm, one 7cm below cork“...notes of smoke, melted licorice, black cherries, Asian
spices, and cassis. Full-bodied and concentrated...” (97 points) eRobertParker.com, January 2003
1098 2 jeroboams (3L) (2 owc) per lot $1000-1500
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1990 Château de BeaucastelSouthern RhôneLevel 7cm below cork; creased label; chipped wax capsule“...incredible perfume of hickory wood, coffee, smoked
meat, Asian spices, black cherries, and blackberries. Lush,
opulent, and full-bodied, it is a fully mature, profound Beau-
castel...” (96 points) eRobertParker, January 2003
1099 1 jeroboam (3L) per lot $600-900
Krug, Clos du Mesnil 1981 (1)
Krug, Clos du Mesnil 1990 (1)
1100 Above 2 bottles (2 owc) per lot $1200-1800
Dom Pérignon Rosé 1982 (1)
(owc)
Dom Pérignon Rosé 1985 (1)
(oc)
Dom Pérignon Rosé 1986 (1)
(oc)
(See photo page 121)1101 Above 3 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Barolo, Cannubi Boschis 1990 Luciano SandroneBarolo, PiedmontOne label nicked, one slightly damp stained“...loaded with dark cherries, tobacco, grilled herbs, men-
thol and sweet French oak...incredible textural richness and
depth, with a fi nish that lasts forever...” (96 points) Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #187, February 2010
1102 3 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Masseto 2006 Tenuta dell’OrnellaiaTuscany“...staggering richness...Black cherries, fl owers, licorice and
sweet toasted oak are just some of the nuances...breath-
taking depth...superb clarity, freshness and vibrancy...” (99 points) Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #184, August 2009
1103 3 bottles (owc) per lot $1200-1800
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A SELECTION OF STELLAR EUROPEAN AND
AMERICAN WINES FROM THE COLLECTION OF A
GENTLEMAN
Purchased Directly From the Wineries or From
Established Merchants Upon Release and Recently
Removed From Professional Wine Storage
Château Lascombes 2005Margaux, 2me cru classé“...stunningly opulent wine...beautiful perfume of spring
fl owers, blueberries, blackberries, creosote, and graphite,
full body, silky but noticeable tannins...a stunning, 45+-sec-
ond fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #176, April 2008
1104 12 bottles (owc) per lot $550-850
Château Le Pin 2006Pomerol“...mulberry and black cherry fruit to the point of near-
kirsch liqueur, with notes of licorice, truffl e, and forest
fl oor...a full-bodied, concentrated wine...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #181, February 2009
1105 3 bottles (owc) per lot $3500-5500
La Tâche 2006 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOwc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH“...hallmark spice and fl oral components...wonderfully
defi ned and precise...already harmonious...In a word,
magnifi cent...a Zen-like vintage for La Tâche...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, Issue 33, 1st Quarter 2009
1106 6 bottles (owc) per lot $5500-8500
Richebourg 2007 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOwc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH“...aromas of wild strawberry, minerals, spices and pepper...
classy and suave, with terrifi c peppery, minerally lift in the
middle palate...superb breadth and an impression of weight-
lessness...” (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, March/April 2010
La Tâche 2008 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruOwc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH“...a dazzling breadth of aromas with more rose petal
and violet notes combining with those of kirsch, herb and
humus...ripe, pure and extremely fresh silkily-textured big-
Montrachet 2006 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Beaune, grand cruBoth labels slightly scuffed“...white fl ower, grapefruit, mildly exotic orchard fruit and
subtle spice notes trimmed in just the right amount of wood
that lead to beautifully textured, pure, intense and focused
All Wines Were Acquired by the Current Owner on Initial
Release and Have Been Stored Since in a Customized
Underground Cellar Which Maintains Ideal Temperature
and Humidity Conditions
Château Latour 1978Pauillac, 1er cru classéFour base neck, seven top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; all corks slightly sunken; seven labels slightly bin soiled; four capsules slightly corroded“...spicy, saddle leather, tobacco, dried herb, earthy nose
with sweet fruit trying to poke through...new oak also makes
an appearance in the fl avors. Medium-bodied, elegant, and
fragrant...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
1148 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500-5500
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1978St-Julien, 2me cru classéSix base neck, four top shoulder, two very high shoulder level“...fragrant, well-developed bouquet of licorice, earth, black
currants, and underbrush...mature, medium-bodied wine...
soft tannin, excellent concentration and purity...sweet,
elegant fi nish...” (90 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1149 12 bottles (owc) per lot $750-1100
Château Latour 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéBoth base neck level; one slightly corroded capsule“...sweet tannins as well as extraordinarily decadent, even
extravagant levels of fruit, glycerin, and body...full-bodied,
exuberant, rich, classic...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1150 2 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Pétrus 1982PomerolDamp stained label; capsule trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork“Thick and sweet and actually rather austere still. Long.
Intense. Mineral...Quite lush with notes of gunpowder some-
how. Round. Smoky. Some right-bank bloody character.” (18+ points) JancisRobinson.com, 20 June 2008
1151 1 bottle per lot $2800-4200
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéSix base neck, six top shoulder level; one capsule nicked, four slightly corroded“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1152 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3800-5500
Château Margaux 1990Margaux, 1er cru classéSix base neck, three top shoulder level“...Round and generous with low acidity, but an opulent,
full-bodied richness that is fresh with laser-like precision...
stunning...A sensational effort...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1153 12 bottles per lot $7500-11000
Château Margaux 1996Margaux, 1er cru classé“...pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grillé, and fl ow-
ers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full
body...layers of fl avor in the mouth...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
1154 12 bottles (owc) per lot $6000-9000
Château Mouton Rothschild 1998Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne slightly damp stained label; two creased capsules“...extremely powerful, super-concentrated wine offering
notes of roasted espresso, crème de cassis, smoke, new
saddle leather, graphite, and licorice. It is massive, with
awesome concentration...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
1155 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500-5500
Château Guiraud 1983Sauternes, 1er cru classéAll base neck level; orange-gold color“Marmalade colour. Full and tawny and lively. Savoury, full,
rich on the mid palate but with a distinctly dry fi nish. Creamy
texture.” (17.5 points) JancisRobinson.com, 6 May 2008
1156 12 bottles (owc) per lot $350-550
Château Rieussec 1983Sauternes, 1er cru classéFour base neck level; two nicked capsules; deep orange-gold color“...Well structured with excellent acidity, and a deep, long,
rich, full-bodied, viscous texture...neither heavy nor cloy-
ing...gorgeous balance and a very long, lingering, spectacu-
lar fi nish...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1157 12 bottles (owc) per lot $600-900
La Tâche 1978 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel 4cm below cork; damp stained label“...nose of smoked meats, jammy black fruits, fl oral scents,
minerals, and damp forest-like aromas...chewy mid-palate
revealing exceptional opulence...high alcohol and a viscous
fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #100, August 1995
La Tâche 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLabel torn and slightly damp stained“...spice box, hoisin and soy nose...big, rich, very structured
fl avors that display notes of earth, leather and tea...length
that is simply phenomenal...” (96 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, July 28 2007
1159 1 bottle per lot $1300-1900
Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1983 GuigalNorthern RhôneSlightly corroded capsule“...Extremely full-bodied and sturdy, with noticeable tannin,
this husky, powerful, concentrated La Mouline is less seduc-
tive than many vintages...behaves more like La Landonne...” (100 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Rhône (1997)
1160 1 bottle per lot $500-750
Dominus 1983Napa ValleyTwo base neck level“...damp woodsy aromas intermingled with rich, jammy cassis,
cedar, licorice, and even some oriental spice notes. Full-bod-
ied with considerable tannin...highly extracted, rich wine...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #82, August 1992
1161 6 bottles (owc) per lot $320-480
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FINE BORDEAUX AND BURGUNDY ALONG WITH
RARE WHISKEY
Purchased From Established Merchants and Recently
Removed From a Temperature-Controlled Home Cellar
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1975Pauillac, 1er cru classéAll level into neck with modern capsules, one trimmed by HDH to reveal fully branded cork; all recorked by the Château in 1998“...a powerful Lafi te...fully mature...will undoubtedly last for
another 30+ years...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advo-cate #103, February 1996
1162 12 bottles (owc) per lot $6000-9000
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéOne nicked label“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1163 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3800-5500
Château Latour 1990Pauillac, 1er cru classéSix base neck, two top shoulder level“...vibrant nose of redcurrant, licorice, minerals and to-
bacco, along with a minty austerity. Thick and large-scaled...
Really explodes in the middle palate. Incredible unfolding
peacock tail of a fi nish...” (98 points) Stephen Tanzer’s Inter-national Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1164 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1990Pauillac, 2me cru classéTwo base neck, one top shoulder, one very high shoulder level“Very dark blackish crimson. Notably aromatic, even a hint
of herbaceousness on this bottle. Lovely balance and spread
of mellow aromas. Tannins fully molten...” (18 points) Jancis-Robinson.com, 12 September 2010
1165 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1200-1800
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level“...aromas of cassis, truffl es, coffee, licorice, and spice...the
wine is ‘great stuff,’ with superb density, a full-bodied per-
sonality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1166 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
Château d’Yquem 1975Sauternes, premier cru superieurTwo top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one signs of past seepage, one slight signs of past seepage; all labels damp stained and slightly faded; deep honey-gold color“...may turn out to be the greatest of the modern-day
Yquems...a wine of astonishing power and fi nesse, with a fi n-
ish that must be tasted to be believed...a monumental effort...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1167 3 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Romanée-Conti 1970 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel 3cm below cork; capsule cut by HDH to reveal fully branded cork
1168 1 bottle per lot $3500-5500
Belle of Marion Whiskey 1914KentuckyDistilled in Kentucky by E.L. Miles & Co. in Spring 1914, bottled in Fall 1927; level 5.5cm below cork; nicked label
(See photo opposite page)1169 1 Pint per lot $350-550
21 Year Old Straight Bourbon Whiskey V.S.O.P 1916Distilled by Edward H. Brinkman in Fall 1916, bottled by Jos. S. Finch & Co. in Fall 1938; level 9cm below cork; label slightly bin soiled and nicked; 100 proof
Straight Rye Whiskey 1921MarylandMade Spring 1921, bottled by Internal Revenue Bonded Ware-house #27 in Fall 1933; level 4cm below cork; nicked label; 100 proof
(See photo above )1171 1 Quart per lot $200-300
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1986 BORDEAUX IN ORIGINAL WOOD FROM THE
CELLAR OF A CHICAGO COUPLE
All Purchased From an Established Merchant and
Stored in a Wine Cellar That Maintains a Temperature
of 60°F
Château Haut-Brion 1986Graves, 1er cru classéThree slightly damp stained labels; two slight signs of past seepage“...backward, highly concentrated, powerful...smoky tobacco
and sweet black currant-scented nose...subtle new oak and
minerals scents...rich, intensely smoky wine...” (93 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1172 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2800-4200
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéFive base neck level; two top shoulder level; one corroded capsule“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1173 12 bottles (owc) per lot $16000-24000
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéFive base neck, three top shoulder level; two slightly corroded capsules“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1174 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3800-5500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéLot 1175: Three base neck, fi ve top shoulder level; Lot 1176: Six base neck level, fi ve top shoulder level; three labels damp stained, two slightly scuffed; three corroded capsules; one raised cork“An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild,
comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and
1945, this impeccably made wine is still in its infancy...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #106, August 1996
1175 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
1176 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1986St-Julien, 2me cru classéLot 1177: Seven base neck; two top shoulder level; two labels loose, three slightly damp stained; Lot 1178: Seven base neck, four top shoulder level“...aromas of exceptionally ripe cassis fruit intertwined with
scents of vanillin, minerals, and spices...full-bodied, excep-
tionally well-delineated, and phenomenally concentrated...” (98 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a
graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length...penetrat-
ing fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit...” (99 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1179 1 bottle per lot $1300-1900
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck level“...tell-tale Lafi te bouquet of cedar, subtle herbs, dried pit
fruits, minerals, and cassis. Extremely concentrated, with
brilliantly focused fl avors and huge tannins...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
1180 2 bottles per lot $1200-1800
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2005Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo importers; one owc - strapped prior to inspection by HDH“...black- and redcurrant, minerals, graphite, licorice and
lavender. Wonderfully suave and seamless...dances over
every square millimeter of the palate...” (97 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2008
1181 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $12000-18000
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BORDEAUX AND CABERNET OF A GENTLEMAN
Purchased From Established Merchants and Recently
Removed From Temperature and Humidity-Controlled
Home Storage
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéSix base neck, fi ve top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage“An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild,
comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and
1945, this impeccably made wine is still in its infancy...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #106, August 1996
1182 12 bottles per lot $7000-10000
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1986Pauillac, 2me cru classéTwo base neck, one top shoulder level; four damp stained labels“...the largest-framed Pichon-Lalande in over three decades...
bouquet of cedar, blackcurrants, spicy oak, and minerals...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
1183 11 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château La Conseillante 1989PomerolOne base neck level; all labels bin marked; two nicked cap-sules“...perfumed, exotic, sweet, expansive, yummy wine that is
hard to resist...smooth as silk style...enjoy them now, as
well as over the next 20 years.” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
1184 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1989Pauillac, 2me cru classéOne base neck level; two damp stained labels“...smoky, chocolatey, cassis aromas intermingled with
scents of toasty oak. Well-layered, with a sweet inner-core
of fruit...awesomely endowed, backward, tannic, prodi-
gious...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #109, February 1997
1185 6 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château La Dominique 1990St-Emilion, grand cru classéTwo nicked labels; one nicked capsule“...soft, low acid, fruity...notes of cedar, spice box, fruitcake,
licorice, black currants, and cherries. Full-bodied, opulent,
and exotic...a very sexy, fruity, attractive wine.” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1186 12 bottles per lot $500-750
Château Pichon-Longueville, Baron 1999Pauillac, 2me cru classé“...aromas of currant, tobacco, cigar box, mocha and earth.
Sweet, lush and rich; in a distinctly easygoing style...Fin-
ishes with smooth tannins and very good length.” (90 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2002
1187 11 bottles per lot $450-650
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 1986 (4)
One base neck, two top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin soiled; two torn capsules
Château Pape-Clément 1986 (8)
Two top shoulder level; two labels slightly torn, six bin soiled
1188 Above 12 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Climens 1988Barsac, 1er cru classéFive base neck, one top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin marked, one also nicked“...layer upon layer of honeyed pineapple-and orange-
scented and -fl avored fruit, vibrant acidity, high levels of
botrytis, and a fabulously long, yet well-focused fi nish. It is a
great wine...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #98, April 1995
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2002Pauillac, 1er cru classéNicked label“...notes of lead pencil shavings/graphite along with black
currants, plums, and crushed rocks/mineral...pure, dense...
loads of fruit, defi nition, and a long fi nish...” (94 points) Rob-ert Parker’s Wine Advocate #158, April 2005
1205 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $2600-3800
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AN IMPRESSIVE SELECTION FROM THE CELLAR
OF A NEW ENGLAND COLLECTOR
Purchased From Established Merchants and Removed
From Custom-Built, Temperature and Humidity-
Controlled Home Storage
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er cru classéSix base neck level“...tell-tale Lafi te bouquet of cedar, subtle herbs, dried pit
fruits, minerals, and cassis. Extremely concentrated, with
brilliantly focused fl avors and huge tannins...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #95, October 1994
1206 12 bottles (owc) per lot $7000-10000
Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1989 (3)
One base neck, one very high shoulder level; two importers
Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1990 (9)
One base neck level; multiple importers
1207 Above 12 bottles per lot $2400-3500
La Tâche 1985 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLevel one 3cm, two 4.5cm below cork; two slight signs of past seepage; one label nicked and slightly damp stained; all capsules slightly corroded; two importers“...lovely spice but completely mature aromas and nicely com-
plex, full resolved fl avors and a long, fi ne and pure fi nish...” (90 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, November 17 2006
1208 3 bottles per lot $6500-9500
Masseto 1996 Tenuta dell’OrnellaiaTuscany“...sweet plum and red berry aromas, along with harmoni-
ous oak notes of smoke and vanilla. Quite silky on the palate
but not at the expense of its concentration and structure...
stylish and long...” (92 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2000
1209 12 bottles (2 owc) per lot $3500-5500
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CLASSIC BORDEAUX AND NAPA VALLEY WINES
FROM THE CELLAR OF A PROMINENT CHICAGO
ATTORNEY
Recently Removed From Professional Wine Storage
Château Lynch-Bages 1970Pauillac, 5me cru classéNicked label“...aromas of cedar wood, spice box, tobacco, earth, black
currants, and new saddle leather. Spicy, concentrated, and
burly, with mouth-searing tannin...terrifi c example of Lynch
Bages made in an older style...” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
1210 1 double-magnum (3L) per lot $320-480
Château Cheval Blanc 1975St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)“...plenty of sweet, ripe fruit with noticeable glycerin and
extract...a rich, fi rmly-styled Cheval-Blanc that juxtaposes
power and tough tannin with plenty of sweet jammy fruit...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
1211 3 bottles per lot $650-950
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1975Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, one top shoulder level; one label bin marked and glue stained“...a powerful Lafi te...fully mature...will undoubtedly last for
another 30+ years...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advo-cate #103, February 1996
1212 2 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Latour 1975Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo top shoulder level; two slightly bin soiled labels“The dark ruby/garnet-colored 1975 Latour offers up a dry,
mineral, tobacco, stony-scented nose with red and black
currants competing with cedar, spice box, and balsam wood
aromas...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
1213 3 bottles per lot $750-1100
Château Mouton Rothschild 1975Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, four top shoulder, four very high shoulder, one high shoulder level“...sweet nose of cedar, chocolate, cassis, and spices, good
ripe fruit and extraction, and a weighty, large-scaled, tannic
fi nish...clearly the second-best Mouton of the decade.” (91 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
(See photo page 133)1214 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2200-3200
Château Pétrus 1975PomerolOne top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; two slight signs of past seepage; one slightly sunken cork; one nicked label; all capsules slightly corroded“...an emerging nose of over-ripe black-cherries, mocha/
chocolate, and truffl es. Extremely full-bodied, ferociously
tannic, but awesomely concentrated...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
1215 3 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château La Mission Haut Brion 1975Graves, cru classéTwo base neck level; two slight signs of past seepage; one label glue stained, one slightly damp stained“...Super-concentrated...fabulous Graves set of aromat-
ics - tobacco, black fruits, minerals, roasted herbs, and
cedar. Huge, massive, thick, and succulent, with moderate
tannin...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
1216 5 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Palmer 1975Margaux, 3me cru classéThree top shoulder, two very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; all capsules slightly corroded“...one of the top wines of the vintage...plenty of sweet fruit
in the fragrant bouquet...full-bodied, rich, concentrated...
possesses enough sweet fruit and extract to stand up to
the tannin...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
1217 6 bottles per lot $600-900
Château Trotanoy 1975PomerolLot 1218: Five top shoulder, four very high shoulder, three high shoulder level; one damp stained label; six slightly corroded capsules; Lot 1219: Five top shoulder, six very high shoulder, one high shoulder level; two slightly scuffed labels; one capsule slightly torn, three slightly corroded“...mocha/toffee/jammy black-cherry aromas in a complex,
trated, velvety-textured...weighty, rich, complex...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #103, February 1996
1218 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2600-3800
1219 12 bottles (owc) per lot $2600-3800
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1982Pauillac, 2me cru classéLot 1220: Six base neck, one top shoulder level; Lot 1221: Seven base neck, one top shoulder level“One of the monumental wines of the last century...glossy,
and plenty of earthy, foresty fl avors...extravagantly rich...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1220 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
1221 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4200-6500
Château Lynch-Bages 1975 (5)
All top shoulder level; three slightly damp stained labels; one nicked capsule
Château Pichon-Longueville, Lalande 1975 (5)
Two base neck, two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level; all labels slightly damp stained
1222 Above 10 bottles per lot $700-1000
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1975 (3)
Two top shoulder, one very high shoulder level
Château Gruaud Larose 1975 (6)
Two base neck, two top shoulder, one high shoulder level; three slightly corroded capsules
Château Léoville-Las-Cases 1975 (4)
All top shoulder level; all labels bin soiled; all capsules slightly corroded, two also nicked; two importers
1223 Above 13 bottles per lot $700-1000
Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 1974Napa ValleyTwo base neck, one top shoulder, two very high shoulder level; one slight signs of past seepage; all capsules slightly corroded“A consistent star of the vintage...aromas of cassis, pepper,
herbs, licorice, cedar, and Asian spices. Full-bodied and su-
perbly balanced, with that layered, expansive richness found
in top, highly extracted wines...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #94, August 1994
tion...long, intense, ripe, 40-second fi nish...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #129, June 2000
1228 12 bottles (owc) per lot $4800-7500
Château Margaux 1995Margaux, 1er cru classé“...aromas of licorice and sweet smoky new oak intermixed
with jammy black fruits, licorice, and minerals...extraordi-
nary richness, fabulous equilibrium, and hefty tannin in the
fi nish...a thrilling Margaux...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1229 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3500-5500
Château Cos d’Estournel 1996St-Estèphe, 2me cru classé“...aromas of black fruits, minerals, licorice and Havana
tobacco. Rich, dense and thick; powerful but harmonious.
Layered texture over a strong backbone...Superb.” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1999
1230 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1400-2000
Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996St-Julien, 2me cru classé“...remarkable...muscular, concentrated, and classic...a
knock-out nose of minerals, licorice, cassis, and an un-
mistakable lead pencil smell that I often associate with top
vintages of Lafi te-Rothschild...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
1231 12 bottles (owc) per lot $1500-2200
Château Mouton Rothschild 1997Pauillac, 1er cru classé“...nose of cedar wood, blackberry liqueur, cassis, and cof-
fee. Fleshy, ripe, and mouth-fi lling, with low acidity, soft tan-
nin, and admirable concentration and length...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #128, April 2000
1232 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3000-4500
Château d’Yquem 1990Sauternes, premier cru superieurAll base neck level“...a rich and fabulously superb, sweet wine...lots of el-
egance and fi nesse...an exceptionally sweet nose of honeyed
tropical fruits, peaches, coconut, and apricots...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #122, April 1999
(See photo opposite page)1233 12 bottles (owc) per lot $3000-4500
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MAGNIFICENT EUROPEAN WINES FROM THE
COLLECTION OF AN EAST COAST GENTLEMAN
All Purchased From an Established Merchant and
Recently Removed From Ideal Home Storage
Château Latour à Pomerol 1982PomerolOne base neck, two top shoulder level; all labels bin marked, seven also torn; three slightly torn capsules“...a big, sweet nose of kirsch liqueur, licorice, Asian spices,
incense, and roasted herbs...round, generous 1982...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1234 10 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1985Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne base neck, two top shoulder level; one slightly torn capsule“...moderately intense, cedary, woody, herb and berry-scented
bouquet...open-knit and ripe, with fi ne tannins, sweet, medi-
um-bodied, mineral, and cassis-scented fl avors, fi ne depth...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
1235 3 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château L’Eglise-Clinet 1985PomerolThree base neck, two top shoulder level; all labels slightly bin marked, two also slightly torn; four slightly torn capsules“...promising nose of kirsch, black raspberries, minerals,
and truffl es. Rich and medium to full-bodied, with magnifi -
cent purity and a nicely layered feel on the palate...youthful,
intensely rich...” (95 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1236 8 bottles per lot $950-1400
Château Margaux 1986Margaux, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, six top shoulder level; one label bin marked, one slightly damp stained; one capsule torn, one corroded“...aromas of smoky, toasty new oak and black currants, as
well as a few fl owers...mammoth, with extraordinary extract,
superb balance, and a frightfully tannic fi nish...” (96 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
Château Mouton Rothschild 1986Pauillac, 1er cru classéThree base neck, four top shoulder, fi ve very high shoulder level; three slight signs of past seepage; all labels slightly damp stained, one also torn, six also slightly scuffed; one slightly torn capsule; two importers“An enormously concentrated, massive Mouton-Rothschild,
comparable in quality, but not style, to the 1982, 1959, and
1945, this impeccably made wine is still in its infancy...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #106, August 1996
1238 12 bottles per lot $7000-10000
Château Cheval Blanc 1988St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)One base neck level; three slightly bin marked labels“...impressively deep; hard nose though sweet, with a hint
of vanilla and tobacco; soft yet tannic, refreshing, harmoni-
ous...More recently...much less deep in colour, and showing
some maturity...July 1998 ***(*) Now-2015, possibly longer.” Michael Broadbent, Vintage Wine, Harcourt (2002)
1239 4 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Mouton Rothschild 1988Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo base neck, three top shoulder level; one slightly nicked label“...aroma of exotic spices, minerals, blackcurrants, and oak. In
the mouth, it is a much fi rmer, tougher, more obviously tannic
wine than the 1989...a beautifully made 1988 that will last
20-30 years...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #88, August 1993
1240 11 bottles per lot $3200-4800
Château Le Pin 1988PomerolTop shoulder level; slightly damp stained label; torn capsule“...plenty of pain grillé and sweet, rich black cherries, black
currants, and a touch of prunes. Chocolatey and rich...me-
dium to full-bodied, super-concentrated...” (92 points) Robert M. Parker, Jr., Bordeaux, 3rd Edition (1998)
1241 1 bottle per lot $600-900
Château Trotanoy 1990PomerolLabel nicked and creased“...dusty, loamy soil-infused, sweet plum, cherry, cur-
rant, and fi g aromas...elegant, smaller-scaled, medium-
bodied...a herbaceous note that adds complexity...” (89 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1242 1 bottle per lot $150-220
Château Margaux 1995Margaux, 1er cru classéAll labels slightly scuffed“...aromas of licorice and sweet smoky new oak intermixed
with jammy black fruits, licorice, and minerals...extraordi-
nary richness, fabulous equilibrium, and hefty tannin in the
fi nish...a thrilling Margaux...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1243 10 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1995Pauillac, 1er cru classéThree base neck, one top shoulder level; one bin marked label“...aromas of cassis, truffl es, coffee, licorice, and spice...the
wine is ‘great stuff,’ with superb density, a full-bodied per-
sonality, rich mid-palate, and a layered, profound fi nish...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1244 10 bottles per lot $3500-5500
Château La Conseillante 1995PomerolOne base neck level; one label torn, four slightly scuffed“...Aromas of red fruits, clove, tomato, dill and smoky oak.
Supple, sweet and charming...suave texture...very good
length, integrated tannins and a hint of menthol...” (89 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 1998
1245 10 bottles per lot $600-900
Château La Fleur Pétrus 1995Pomerol“...a wine of considerable depth and concentration...
gorgeous aromas of sweet kirsch intermixed with black
raspberry, mineral, and smoky notes...superb richness
and purity...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1246 4 bottles per lot $400-600
Château Lafl eur 1995PomerolThree base neck level; one label nicked, four slightly bin marked“...awesome...formidable, prodigious, and oh, so promising,
but I cannot see it being ready to drink before the end of
the second decade of the next century!...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #115, February 1998
1247 6 bottles per lot $2600-3800
Château Latour 1997Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo labels slightly scuffed, four slightly bin marked“...currant, lead pencil, grilled nuts, tobacco and miner-
als on the nose. Smooth, vinous and concentrated...lovely
depth of fl avor and ripe acidity...even tannins and excellent
length...” (91 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cel-lar, May/June 2000
1248 10 bottles per lot $3000-4500
Château Mouton Rothschild 1997Pauillac, 1er cru classéThree slightly scuffed labels; one torn capsule“...nose of cedar wood, blackberry liqueur, cassis, and cof-
fee. Fleshy, ripe, and mouth-fi lling, with low acidity, soft tan-
nin, and admirable concentration and length...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #128, April 2000
Château Cheval Blanc 1998St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)All labels slightly scuffed; two importers“...notes of bitter chocolate and menthol...dense and pure
but still quite tight and showing a minty austerity...superb
clarity of fl avor...” (95+ points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1250 6 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Clinet 1998PomerolSeven slightly scuffed labels; two torn capsules“...notes of damp earth, spicy new oak, truffl es, blackberry
and plum fruit...Dense, with jagged tannin, considerable
power, and a roasted, chocolatey character...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
1251 10 bottles per lot $600-900
Château La Conseillante 1998PomerolFive slightly scuffed labels“...captivating, sexy, raspberry, soy, Asian spice, kirsch
liqueur, and toasty vanillin aromas...this opulently-textured,
medium-bodied effort is a model of elegance, harmony,
fi nesse, and complexity...” (90 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #132, April 2001
1252 8 bottles per lot $600-900
Château L’Evangile 1998PomerolFour bin marked labels; four scuffed capsules“...nose combines black raspberry, sweet oak, bitter choco-
late, truffl e and mint, all lifted by a cool, slightly medicinal
black cherry note of cabernet franc...black fruit and licorice
fl avors...” (93(+?) points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1253 12 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château La Fleur Pétrus 1998Pomerol“...aromas and fl avors of Chinese black tea, raspberries,
kirsch liqueur, and fl owers. Elegant, yet crammed with
concentrated fruit, it is symmetrical, harmonious and long...
fi nesse and richness...” (92 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #134, April 2001
1254 10 bottles per lot $1400-2000
Château Tertre-Roteboeuf 1998St-Emilion, grand cru classé“...black cherry, raspberry, roast coffee, smoked meat, ex-
otic spices and pepper notes...sweet and rich in the mouth;
creamy, confectionery fruit caresses the palate...” (94 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2001
1255 3 bottles per lot $250-380
Château Cheval Blanc 1999St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)Two labels slightly damp stained, four slightly scuffed“...bouquet of menthol, leather, black fruits, licorice, and
mocha...medium body, extraordinary elegance, purity, and
sweet, harmonious fl avors with no hard edges...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
1256 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Lafi te Rothschild 1999Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne slightly bin marked label; two importers“...both elegant and intensely fl avored, and almost diapha-
nous in its layers that unfold with no heaviness...appears
to be a modern day clone of the majestic 1953.” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
1257 9 bottles per lot $6000-9000
Château Margaux 1999Margaux, 1er cru classéThree slightly bin marked labels“...an archetypical Château Margaux of richness, fi nesse,
balance, and symmetry. It can be drunk young, but promises
to age nicely for two decades...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
1258 8 bottles per lot $2400-3500
La Mondotte 1999St-EmilionOne label torn, two slightly bin marked“...glorious nose of candied black fruits, graphite, licorice, and
underbrush...full-bodied and sumptuous, possessing amazing
extract and richness...a wealth of glycerin, fruit, and extract...” (94 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
1259 7 bottles per lot $550-850
Château Pavie 1999St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Two importers“...gorgeous aromas of crushed minerals, smoke, licorice,
cherry liqueur, and black currants...exceptionally pure and
multilayered, with stunning texture and overall balance...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
1260 12 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Le Petit Cheval 1999St-EmilionAll labels slightly damp stained
1261 9 bottles per lot $550-850
Château Le Pin 1999Pomerol“...exotic and sexy, with a cunning display of super-ripe mo-
cha and toast-infused, jammy black cherry fruit, low acidity,
and a savory personality...luxuriously rich, decadent...” (93 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #140, April 2002
Château Ausone 2000St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)All labels scuffed“...wonderful, sweet tannin and a big, sweet kiss of truffl e,
crushed rock, blueberry, blackberry, and licorice. Extremely
rich, full-bodied...sumptuous...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1263 8 bottles per lot $6500-9500
Château Lafi te Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classéOne slightly scuffed label“...nose of graphite, black currants, sweet, unsmoked cigar
tobacco, and fl owers...rich, medium to full-bodied, but has
that ethereal elegance and purity that is always Lafi te...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1264 6 bottles per lot $10000-15000
Château Mouton Rothschild 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classéTwo importers“...loads of crème de cassis and fl oral notes, the fi nal blend
of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot is a full-bodied
wine with plenty of coffee, earth, chocolatey notes...” (96+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1265 9 bottles per lot $7500-11000
Château Pétrus 2000PomerolDamp stained label“...has that extra level of intensity and complexity that is
monumental...great fruit purity, an unmistakable note of un-
derbrush, black truffl e, intense black cherries...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1266 1 magnum per lot $6000-9000
Château Bellevue (St. Emilion) 2000St-Emilion, grand cru classéThree base neck level“...aromas reminiscent of a liqueur of crushed rocks, black
currants, and raspberries. The tannins are still present, and
the wine is fi rmer than I expected, but it is loaded...” (95+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1267 10 bottles per lot $500-750
Château Clos l’Eglise 2000Pomerol“...a true star of the vintage..notes of caramelized red and
black fruits, toffee, smoke, Asian plum sauce, sweet cher-
ries, chocolate, and espresso...multi-dimensional, highly
complex, opulent...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1268 10 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château La Clusière 2000St-Emilion, grand cru classéFour labels nicked, fi ve bin marked, six slightly bin marked“...a monumental effort. Aromas of crème de cassis, blue-
berry liqueur, charcoal, licorice, and graphite are followed
by a stunningly rich, full-bodied, elegant, pure, gentle giant
of a wine...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1269 12 bottles per lot $7500-11000
Château L’Evangile 2000PomerolAll labels slightly damp stained“...absolutely spectacular...hints of subtle chocolate, blue-
berry, blackberry, truffl e, barbecue smoke, and graphite.
Dense, rich, and full-bodied, with an opulence and succu-
lence that are prodigious...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1270 12 bottles per lot $2400-3500
Château La Gomerie 2000St-EmilionOne slightly nicked label“...beautiful perfume of spring fl owers, crème de cassis,
jammy black cherries, licorice, graphite, and espresso roast.
Full-bodied, deep, superbly concentrated, pure, long...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1271 12 bottles per lot $900-1400
Château Hosanna 2000Pomerol“...a glorious nose of blackberries, cassis, white fl owers,
licorice, and a hint of sweet oak...a classic example of purity
and symmetry. Combining power with charm...this is a bril-
liant effort...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #146, April 2003
1272 9 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Château Lafl eur 2000PomerolAll labels bin marked“An utterly awesome wine...a sweet nose of kirsch liqueur
intermixed with licorice and subtle fl oral notes as well as a
hint of truffl e in the background...unbelievable intensity of
concentration and richness...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1273 10 bottles per lot $12000-18000
Château Magrez-Fombrauge 2000St-EmilionOne label creased, two damp stained, fi ve scuffed; two importers“...big, sweet nose of camphor, creosote, blackberries,
blueberries, espresso roast, graphite, and toasty oak, and
a phenomenally layered, full-bodied, rich mouthfeel...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
Château Pavie 2000St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Two slightly scuffed labels“...extraordinary vibrancy, and great complexity as well as
potential...rich, cedar box-infused cassis fruit and liq-
uid minerality...A beautiful wine of great mass as well as
elegance...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1275 8 bottles per lot $2000-3000
Château Pavie-Macquin 2000St-Emilion, grand cru classéFour base neck level; two importers“...lots of pure black raspberry and black cherry fruit
intermixed with a notion of charcoal as well as the afore-
mentioned rocky/powdered stone component...” (95+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1276 12 bottles per lot $800-1200
Château Le Pin 2000PomerolFive scuffed labels“...new oak, loads of coconut, vanilla, and spice box, enormous
concentration and thickness...displays some fi rm tannins in
the fi nish and should be forgotten for another 5-6 years...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
(See photo page 141)1277 7 bottles per lot $15000-22000
Château La Clusière 2001St-Emilion, grand cru classéOne label torn, six slightly scuffed“...an exotic, fl amboyant smorgasbord of aromas includ-
ing smoked meats, cocoa, mocha, blackberry and cherry
liqueur, and incense. Fleshy, opulent, and full-bodied, with
tremendous intensity...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #153, June 2004
1278 10 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Château Le Pin 2001PomerolOne base neck level; one label creased, two slightly bin marked, three slightly scuffed“...extraordinary perfume of crème de cassis, cherry liqueur,
plums, licorice, caramel, and sweet toast. This fl amboyant,
opulently textured, rich, concentrated Pomerol is a brilliant
success...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #153, June 2004
1279 9 bottles per lot $11000-17000
Château Bellevue Mondotte 2003St-Emilion, grand cru classéFive slightly scuffed labels“...an amazing blend...sweet perfume of blackberries,
espresso roast, fried lard, and pain grillé. Full-bodied and
massively rich with decent acidity and plenty of structure...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
1280 10 bottles per lot $850-1300
Château Pavie 2003St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (B)Two slightly scuffed labels“...perfume of charcoal, crème de cassis, melted licorice,
espresso roast, and blackberries...massive depth, richness,
and body...incredibly pure, rich, and intense...” (98+ points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #164, April 2006
1281 10 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Château Margaux 1985 (1)
Scuffed label
Château Margaux 1988 (5)
One slightly torn label; two importers
1282 Above 6 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Château Cheval Blanc 1994 (2)
Both labels slightly bin marked
Château Cheval Blanc 1995 (8)
Five slightly scuffed labels
1283 Above 10 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Château Clos de l’Oratoire 2000 (10)
Château Gracia 2000 (2)
1284 Above 12 bottles per lot $700-1000
Château Magrez-Fombrauge 2003 (10)
Seven bin marked labels; one torn capsule
Château Monbousquet 2003 (7)
Two slightly scuffed labels
1285 Above 17 bottles per lot $900-1400
Romanée-Conti 1994 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruLabel bin marked and slightly torn“A beautifully spicy and distinctly fl oral nose...good intensity,
reasonable depth and only a trace of backend dryness...will
continue to age for many years...” (91 points) Allen Meadows, Burghound.com, April 28 2007
1286 1 bottle per lot $3500-5500
La Tâche 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-ContiCôte de Nuits, grand cruAll labels bin marked, four also slightly torn“This wine is mind-boggling...intensely profound, and super-
ripe yet harmonious. Its extraordinarily long fi nish (it tails
off with a sweet kirsch kiss) fl abbergasted me...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #118, August 1998
1287 5 bottles per lot $5500-8500
La Tâche 1994 (1)
Label slightly bin marked and slightly nicked
Grands-Echézeaux 1994 (1)
Label slightly nicked and slightly damp stained
Both above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti1288 Above 2 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Domaine de MarcouxSouthern RhôneOne nicked label; one chipped wax capsule“...extraordinary nose of spring fl owers, melted licorice,
truffl es, blueberries, and blackberry liqueur, it is jammy,
thick, and unctuously textured...tremendous freshness and
vibrancy...” (98 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #189, June 2010
1289 2 bottles per lot $450-650
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée da Capo 2000
Domaine du PegauSouthern Rhône“...a monument to old vine Grenache as well as traditionally
made Châteauneuf du Pape...everything you could ever want
in a profound Châteauneuf du Pape...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #151, February 2004
1290 3 bottles per lot $1100-1700
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Réserve 2000
Domaine de La Vieille JulienneSouthern RhôneOne label slightly bin marked, two torn“...a wine of magnifi cent intensity as well as majestic texture
and richness. Layers of concentrated fruit cascade over the
palate...gorgeous nose of minerals, white fl owers, black
fruits, pepper, and garrigue...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #145, February 2003
1291 12 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Cuvée da Capo 2003
Domaine du PegauSouthern RhôneLot 1293: Slight signs of past seepage; Lot 1294: Slightly scuffed label; chipped wax capsule, top of cork exposed“...stunning bouquet of aged beef intermixed with pep-
per, herbes de Provence, and steak au poivre...unctuously
textured...enormous body, huge fl avors and sweet, velvety
tannins...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #191, October 2010
1292 7 bottles per lot $2000-3000
1293 1 magnum per lot $600-900
1294 1 jeroboam (3L) per lot $1200-1800
Hermitage 1990 (5)
One scuffed label
Côte Rôtie, Château d’Ampuis 1999 (6)
One label torn, three slightly scuffed
Both above Guigal1295 Above 11 bottles per lot $650-950
Côte Rôtie, La Landonne 1999 (1)
Label scuffed and slightly torn
Côte Rôtie, La Mouline 1999 (2)
Côte Rôtie, La Turque 1999 (1)
All above Guigal1296 Above 4 bottles per lot $1800-2800
Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2003 (6)
Two slightly torn labels
Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Réserve des Deux Frères 2003 (10)
Six slightly scuffed labels
Both above Pierre Usseglio1297 Above 16 bottles per lot $1000-1500
Amarone della Valpolicella 1998 Romano Dal FornoVenetoThree scuffed labels“...a supreme example...almost overwhelming in its aromatic
impact, luxuriously sweet, ripe, jammy, and chocolatey...
solid and sustained from the attack to the lengthy, linger-
ing fi nish...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #154, August 2004
1298 8 bottles per lot $2200-3200
Masseto 1998 Tenuta dell’OrnellaiaTuscanySlightly bin marked label“...another wine that is drinking particularly well today...opu-
lent and expansive on the palate...plenty of ripe dark fruit
along with more advanced notes of tobacco, showing much
length and style...” (93 points) Italy Report GX, Antonio Galloni, April 2007
1299 1 magnum per lot $650-950
Ornellaia 1998 Tenuta dell’OrnellaiaTuscanyTwo labels torn, seven slightly bin marked; one capsule creased and damaged“...cassis, raspberry, bitter chocolate, licorice, Asian spices.
Dense, lush and sweet; a superripe Ornellaia that almost
miraculously remains elegant...very fresh, with big, broad,
Masseto 1999 Tenuta dell’OrnellaiaTuscanyOne slightly torn capsule“...layers of dark fruit that open in the glass with much
persistence on the palate and terrifi c overall balance. It is a
stunning vintage for this wine...” (95 points) Antonio Galloni, In the Cellar GX, April 2007
1303 6 bottles per lot $1500-2200
Barbaresco, Sorì San Lorenzo 1993 (1)
Barbaresco 2000 (1)
Costa-Russi 2000 (1)
Sorì San Lorenzo 2000 (1)
Sorì Tildìn 2000 (1)
All above Gaja1304 Above 5 bottles per lot $700-1000
Amarone della Valpolicella 1996 (1)
Nicked label
Amarone della Valpolicella 1997 (2)
Both above Romano Dal Forno1305 Above 3 bottles per lot $1600-2400
Unico 1991 Bodegas Vega SiciliaRibera del DueroOne torn label“...sweet vanilla notes intertwined with black currants,
cherry liqueur, fl owers, spice box, and tobacco leaves.
Full-bodied and intense, with sweet tannin, outstanding
density...” (95 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #152, April 2004
1306 6 bottles per lot $1300-1900
Pingus 2004 (3)
Flor de Pingus 2004 (5)
Both above Dominio de Pingus1307 Above 8 bottles per lot $1900-2800
Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Hillside Select 1994Stags Leap District“...combines the vintage’s spectacularly ripe, luscious fruit
with a rarely seen degree of elegance and fi nesse...extremely
rich, as well as gorgeously poised and graceful...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #120, December 1998
1308 2 bottles per lot $500-750
Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon,
Special Selection 2001Napa Valley“...chocolaty, black currant, licorice and coffee aromas...
wonderful opulence, a deep, full-bodied mouthfeel, fabulous
depth and not a hard edge to be found...supple tannins,
expansive fruit and glycerin, depth and overall balance...” (96 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #195, June 2011
1309 2 bottles per lot $150-220
Colgin Red Wine, Cariad 2004Napa Valley“...extraordinarily complex aromas of chocolate, espresso
roast, Asian spice, sweet meat, blackberries and cas-
sis along with super intensity, a full-bodied, concentrated
mouthfeel and a long fi nish with no hard edges...” (99 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #195, June 2011
1310 4 bottles per lot $850-1300
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A CASE OF 1982 MOUTON ROTHSCHILD
FROM A MIDWESTERN COUPLE
Recently Removed From Temperature and Humidity-
Controlled Storage
Château Mouton Rothschild 1982Pauillac, 1er cru classéSix base neck, six top shoulder level; seven labels slightly damp stained; two capsules slightly nicked; two importers“...one of the legends of Bordeaux...crème de cassis, un-
multilayered texture...” (100 points) Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate #183, June 2009
1311 12 bottles per lot $11000-17000
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FINE FRENCH WINES OF
A WEST COAST COLLECTOR
Purchased From Established Merchants Upon Release
and Removed From Temperature-Controlled Storage
Château Cheval Blanc 1998St-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A)One label bin marked, one slightly damp stained“...notes of bitter chocolate and menthol...dense and pure
but still quite tight and showing a minty austerity...superb
clarity of fl avor...” (95+ points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, July/August 2002
1312 12 bottles per lot $3800-5500
Vieux Château Certan 1998Pomerol“...Cassis, raspberry, cedar, lead pencil and spicy oak on the
nose. Rich, sweet and deep...plum, raspberry, lead pencil
and bitter chocolate fl avors. Wonderfully concentrated, lively
and very long...” (92 points) Stephen Tanzer’s International Wine Cellar, May/June 2001