Hart Davis Hart to Hold Final Auction of 2019 December 13 & 14

Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., the #1 wine auction house in the U.S., is pleased to announce their exceptional December Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines which will be held on December 13th & 14th in Chicago. Valued at an estimated $5.1-7.6 million, the sale will feature over 2,600 lots of incredible diversity and provenance, representing every major wine producing region in the world.

The selection of Burgundy in the December sale is particularly compelling, with over 980 lots anticipated to realize $2.4-3.6 million, the depth offered from the region is outstanding. Top producers represented include Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Armand Rousseau, Domaine Dujac, Coche-Dury, Georges Roumier, Comte Georges de Vogüé, Henri Jayer, and many more.

Burgundy enthusiasts will be pleased to find a 6-liter bottle of 1986 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (lot 2354, est. $19,000-28,000); 6 bottles of 1991 Musigny, Domaine Leroy (lot 391, est. $40,000-60,000); 6 bottles of 1996 Corton-Charlemagne, Coche-Dury (lot 443, est. $22,000-32,000); and a single bottle of 2001 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Réserve Henri Jayer, Henri Jayer (lot 30, est. $4,800-7,500).

Bordeaux lovers should browse the selections carefully. Large format offerings include a double-magnum of 1989 Château Haut-Brion (lot 728, est. $8,000-12,000); a 5-liter jeroboam of 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (lot 1401, est. $11,000-17,000); as well as an 18-liter bottle of 2005 Château Cheval Blanc (lot 1522, est. $14,000-20,000). Those who prefer half-bottle offerings should take note of the 24 half-bottles of 1950 Château Latour (lot 623, est. $7,500-11,000) offered on Friday’s session.

Coming across the renowned Cuvée Cathelin from J.L. Chave in bottle format is difficult; finding it in a 6-liter bottle is even more rare. HDH is pleased to offer a methuselah of 1995 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin, J.L. Chave (lot 930, est. $24,000-35,000) alongside several other vintages in bottle formats.

An incredible selection of Madeira is offered dating back to 1748. Highlights include two single-bottle lots of 1760 Terrantez Madeira, Borges (lots 1812-1813, est. $7,500-11,000); one bottle of 1795 Terrantez Madeira, Companhia Vinicola da Madeira (lot 901, est. $4,000-6,000); and four single-bottle lots of 1795 Terrantez Madeira, South Side Madeira Association LDA (lots 1814-1817, est. $3,500-5,500).

Giacomo Conterno lovers will be pleased to find over 40 lots from the acclaimed producer, particularly 6 magnums of the 2004 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino (lot 1626, est. $10,000-15,000). Additional Italian highlights include 6 bottles of 1985 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido (lot 1473, est. $10,000-15,000) and 3 bottles of 1989 Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano, Bruno Giacosa (lot 207, est. $5,000-7,500).

Additional highlights include:

Over 65 lots of Sine Qua Non (est. $94,000-141,000)
Over 45 lots of Harlan Estate Red Wine (est. $70,000-105,000)
Over 35 lots of Dominus (est. $44,000-65,000)
Over 20 lots of Opus One (est. $29,000-43,000)
Over 15 lots of Screaming Eagle (est. $83,000-125,000)
Over 45 lots of Dom Pérignon (est. $87,000-130,000)
Over 30 lots of Krug (est. $43,000-64,000)
Over 10 lots of Salon (est. $13,000-19,000)
Over 25 lots of J.L. Chave (est. $81,000-121,000)

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Hart Davis Hart for this exceptional sale taking place December 13th & 14th at 8:30am CT. HDH invites connoisseurs, collectors and investors to join them in the auction room at Spiaggia to bid on these phenomenal wines. Bidders should utilize Hart Davis Hart’s mobile app or auction website to place live and absentee bids.

Questions about the bidding process or specific lots can be directed to HDH’s Bid Department at bids@hdhwine.com or 312.445.0100.

Highlights from An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines

Lot 12: 2016 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $22,000-32,000)
Lot 30: 2001 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Réserve Henri Jayer, Henri Jayer (1 b) (est. $4,800-7,500)
Lot 176: 2010 Montrachet, Domaine Ramonet (1 mag) (est. $4,500-6,500)
Lot 207: 1989 Barbaresco Riserva, Santo Stefano, Bruno Giacosa (3 bs) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 391: 1991 Musigny, Domaine Leroy (6 bs) (est. $40,000-60,000)
Lot 394: 2009 Richebourg, Domaine Leroy (12 bs) (est. $45,000-65,000)
Lot 443: 1996 Corton-Charlemagne, Coche-Dury (6 bs) (est. $22,000-32,000)
Lot 453: 2016 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. $42,000-65,000)
Lot 468: 2000 Musigny, Georges Roumier (1 b) (est. $4,200-6,500)
Lot 549: 1978 Echézeaux, Henri Jayer (1 b) (est. $5,500-8,500)
Lot 623: 1950 Château Latour (24 hbs) (est. $7,500-11,000)
Lot 728: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (1 dbl-mag (3L)) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 754: 2011 Musigny, Domaine Leroy (3 bs) (est. $24,000-35,000)
Lot 901: 1795 Terrantez Madeira, Companhia Vinicola da Madeira (1 b) (est. $4,000-6,000)
Lot 929: 1985 Bonnes-Mares, Comte Georges de Vogüé (1 meth (6L)) (est. $5,500-8,500)
Lot 930: 1995 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin, J. L. Chave (1 meth (6L)) (est. $24,000-35,000)
Lot 1401: 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (1 jeroboam (5L)) (est. $11,000-17,000)
Lot 1473: 1985 Sassicaia, Tenuta San Guido (6 bs) (est. $10,000-15,000)
Lot 1522: 2005 Château Cheval Blanc (1 mel (18L)) (est. $14,000-20,000)
Lot 1524: 2009 Château Pétrus (6 bs) (est. $13,000-19,000)
Lots 1588-1589: 2005 La Romanée, Bouchard Père et Fils (6 bs) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lot 1626: 2004 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno (6 mags) (est. $10,000-15,000)
Lot 1660: 1993 Musigny, Domaine Leroy (2 bs) (est. $18,000-28,000)
Lots 1812-1813: 1760 Terrantez Madeira, Borges (1 b) (est. $7,500-11,000)
Lots 1814-1817: 1795 Terrantez Madeira, South Side Madeira Association LDA (1 b) (est. $3,500-5,500)
Lot 1995: 1996 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Réserve Henri Jayer, Henri Jayer (3 bs) (est. $17,000-26,000)
Lot 2003: 1985 Chevalier-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive (1 mag) (est. $3,200-4,800)
Lot 2354: 1986 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 meth (6L)) (est. $19,000-28,000)

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.