Hart Davis Hart Kicks Off Live Auction Season with Exceptional February Sale

Hart Davis Hart is thrilled to announce its first live auction of 2020, a remarkable two-day Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines to be held on February 28th & 29th. Valued at an estimated $3.7-5.6 million, the sale will feature over 1,400 lots of incredible diversity and provenance, representing every major wine producing region in the world.

The February sale is made up of several distinguished and comprehensive collections. HDH is pleased to offer An Important Private Cellar (lots 1093-1308). Michael Davis has known the owner of this group for many years and can attest to the remarkable quality of his collection. From impeccable Bordeaux to DRC, Italian gems, and great California rarities, the offering from this cellar is outstanding. The wines have been sourced from HDH and other trusted sources and carefully stored, ensuring that these bottles are in exemplary condition. Collectors should bid with confidence on this exceptional group.

Another small portion of a larger collection is A Notable Family Cellar of Finest Mature Bordeaux (lots 1013-1039). Bidders should carefully review this selection, which includes a bottle of 1955 Château Pétrus alongside many offerings in original wooden cases.

Additional highlights include:

Over 100 lots of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (est. $790,500-1,187,200)
Over 25 lots of Domaine Leroy (est. $91,350-137,150)
Over 60 lots of Château Mouton Rothschild (est. $243,800-364,150)
Over 45 lots of Château Lafite Rothschild (est. $217,900-327,100)
Over 20 lots of Château Pétrus (est. $197,800-297,600)
Over 20 lots of Giacomo Conterno (est. $44,900-66,800)

Hart Davis Hart is committed to offering well-stored, carefully inspected wines. Hart Davis Hart invites you to join them on February 28th and 29th at Spiaggia for a viewing party beginning at 9:00am CT both days. Bidders can place live and absentee bids by downloading Hart Davis Hart’s mobile app or by visiting their auction website.

February Auction Highlights

Lot 17: 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $15,000-22,000)
Lot 98: 1978 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $60,000-90,000)
Lot 145: 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $50,000-75,000)
Lots 200-203: 1720 Pather Madeira, Borges (1 b) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 235: 1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Rayas (12 bs) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 321: 2009 Musigny, Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier (6 bs) (est. $9,500-14,000)
Lot 339: 2002 Musigny, Vieilles Vignes, Comte Georges de Vogüé (12 bs) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 455: 1941 Inglenook Winery Cabernet Sauvignon (1 b) (est. $3,000-4,500)
Lot 461: 2005 Château Lafleur (6 bs) (est. $4,500-6,500)
Lot 749: 1982 Château Latour (6 mags) (est. $15,000-22,000)
Lots 759, 928, 1022, 1131: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (12 bs) (est. $17,000-26,000)
Lot 857: 1999 Chambertin, Armand Rousseau (6 bs) (est. $14,000-20,000)
Lot 930: 1990 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin, J. L. Chave (6 bs) (est. $35,000-55,000)
Lot 948: 1989 Romanée-St-Vivant, Domaine Leroy (2 bs) (est. $3,500-5,500)
Lot 978: 2010 Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 b) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 1002: 1985 Salon (1 mag) (est. $2,000-3,000)
Lot 1015: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $18,000-28,000)
Lot 1047: 1993 Chambertin, Domaine Leroy (2 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 1142: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (1 jeroboam (5L)) (est. $14,000-20,000)
Lot 1152: 1982 Château Latour (12 bs) (est. $14,000-20,000)
Lot 1189: 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (1 imp (6L)) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lot 1209: 1990 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $30,000-45,000)
Lot 1241: 1991 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $42,000-65,000)
Lot 1265: 1991 Harlan Estate Red Wine (6 bs) (est. $3,000-4,500)
Lot 1302: 1974 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard (2 bs) (est. $2,200-3,200)
Lot 1305: 2007 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (1 mag) (est. $5,500-8,500)

Bidding Information
Absentee and live bidding can be executed online at auction.hdhwine.com or the HDH mobile app. We also accept absentee bids via email at bids@hdhwine.com. For questions, please visit our Support Portal or contact our bidding department at 312.445.0100.

About Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is the #1 wine auction house in the U.S. and a leading online retailer, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. HDH provides unrivaled expertise and personalized service to collectors and the wine trade, offering a broad range of options for buying and selling wine. The company was founded in October 2004 by our team of the most experienced professionals in the wine industry and quickly became a trusted source for rare wine. Today, HDH is helmed by Paul Hart (Chairman & CEO), and Ben Nelson (President). Paul began his career at Christie’s Wine Department and held executive positions at Davis & Company and Sotheby’s. As part of their commitment to superior service, Hart Davis Hart spearheaded the development of their online bidding platform, which is the most sophisticated system of its kind. Released in March of 2015, the mobile app and auction website allow users to place absentee and live bids from anywhere. Hart Davis Hart’s dedication to innovation has made the firm the industry leader in terms of technology, service, and expertise.