Hart Davis Hart to Host 9th Annual Celebration of Burgundy

Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is pleased to announce their 9th annual A Celebration of Burgundy auction which will be held on Friday, April 17th and Saturday, April 18th. This standout sale, devoted exclusively to the wines of Burgundy, features over 2,500 lots that are projected to garner $4.8-7.3 million. Burgundy brings an energy to the market unlike any other region, and the auction house once again anticipates bidders joining them from around the globe. Bidders can participate by utilizing HDH’s industry-leading bidding platform available via mobile app or online at auction.hdhwine.com.

Over 180 Burgundian domaines are represented in the April sale, with vintages ranging from 1959 to 2017. World-renowned producers include Henri Jayer, Domaine Leroy, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Armand Rousseau, and many more. The bottles offered in this sale are the crown jewels of the wine world. Whether you are a seasoned Burgundy collector or just beginning to explore the region, this auction is well worth your time.

Friday’s session will offer an incredible range of consignments. Of special note is An Astronomers’ Collection (lots 81-314) which is estimated to realize approximately $850,000-1,200,000. This collection offers a wonderful selection of Burgundies meant to be enjoyed. The husband and wife who built this collection have carefully sourced and stored all bottles in an impeccably built home cellar, with meticulous records of the wine. Highlights from the group include two 1996 DRC Assortments (lots 97-98, est. $32,000-48,000); 5 bottles of 1993 Bonnes-Mares, Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy) (lot 170, est. $16,000-24,000); and 10 bottles of 1993 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Armand Rousseau (lot 239, est. $30,000-45,000). Collectors should bid with confidence on this wonderful cellar.

Following An Astronomers’ Collection is another large collection, A Treasure Trove of Young and Mature Burgundy with a Variety in Full Cases and Large Format Featuring Leroy, Rousseau, and Dujac (lots 315-776). All wines in this group were purchased upon release and many directly from Europe. Burgundy enthusiasts should note 12 bottles of 1999 Romanée-St-Vivant, Domaine Leroy (lot 436, est. $38,000-55,000); 10 bottles of 1999 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses, Georges Roumier (lot 606, est. $28,000-42,000); and a magnum of 1988 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (lot 660, est. $10,000-15,000).

Additional highlights from Friday’s session will include 6 bottles of 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet, Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy) (lot 33, est. $19,000-28,000); three 3-bottle lots of 1990 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (lots 54-56, est. $28,000-42,000); and 6 bottles of 2014 Meursault, Les Perrières, Coche-Dury (lot 895, est. $9,000-14,000).

Saturday’s session will offer An Exceptional Collection of Finest and Rarest Burgundy Featuring Multiple Vintage Offerings of Leroy (lots 1330-1731). Anticipated to realize approximately $700,000-1,100,000, the collection offers pristine bottles with vintages spanning from 1976 to 2006. Highlights include 4 bottles of 1996 Richebourg, Domaine Leroy (lot 1456, est. $13,000-19,000); 2 bottles of 2002 Musigny, Georges Roumier (lot 1612, est. $12,000-18,000); and a full case of 2002 Clos Vougeot, René Engel (lot 1682, est. $9,000-14,000). These wines have excellent provenance and have been stored carefully in a custom-built, temperature- and humidity-controlled home cellar; bid with confidence.

Also to come across the auction block on Saturday are 3 bottles of 2015 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (lot 1736, est. $9,500-14,000); 6 bottles of 1993 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (lot 1798, est. $15,000-22,000); 2 bottles of 2014 Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (lot 1837, est. $9,500-14,000); 3 bottles of 2015 La Romanée, Comte Liger-Belair (lot 2151, est. $13,000-19,000); and two single-bottle lots of 2009 Musigny, Domaine Leroy (lots 2509-2510, est. $13,000-19,000).

HDH’s ninth annual A Celebration of Burgundy is a truly exciting auction. As always, the auction house is committed to offering well-stored, carefully inspected wines. HDH happily invites connoisseurs, collectors, and investors to join us in bidding on these spectacular offerings. Absentee and live bids can be placed using the HDH mobile app or online at auction.hdhwine.com.

April Auction Highlights

Lot 33: 2011 Chevalier-Montrachet, Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy) (6 bs) (est. $19,000-28,000)
Lots 54-56: 1990 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (3 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000)
Lot 90: 1990 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 b) (est. $13,000-19,000)
Lots 97-98: 1996 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $32,000-48,000)
Lot 170: 1993 Bonnes-Mares, Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy) (5 bs) (est. $16,000-24,000)
Lot 239: 1993 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Armand Rousseau (10 bs) (est. $30,000-45,000)
Lot 278: 1996 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Prieuré-Roch (6 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 340: 2006 Romanée-St-Vivant, Sylvain Cathiard (6 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 436: 1999 Romanée-St-Vivant, Domaine Leroy (12 bs) (est. $38,000-55,000)
Lot 606: 1999 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses, Georges Roumier (10 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000)
Lot 629: 2005 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Armand Rousseau (1 jeroboam (3L)) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lot 660: 1988 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (1 mag) (est. $10,000-15,000)
Lot 824: 2011 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. $30,000-45,000)
Lot 895: 2014 Meursault, Les Perrières, Coche-Dury (6 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 1160: 1992 Bâtard-Montrachet, Domaine Leflaive (6 bs) (est. $4,800-7,500)
Lot 1354: 1996 La Romanée, Bouchard Père et Fils (6 bs) (est. $3,500-5,500)
Lot 1400: 2002 Richebourg, Anne Gros (12 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 1456: 1996 Richebourg, Domaine Leroy (4 bs) (est. $13,000-19,000)
Lot 1612: 2002 Musigny, Georges Roumier (2 bs) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lot 1682: 2002 Clos Vougeot, René Engel (12 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 1736: 2015 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. $9,500-14,000)
Lot 1786: 1990 Bâtard-Montrachet, Michel Niellon (4 bs) (est. $2,200-3,200)
Lot 1798: 1993 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $15,000-22,000)
Lot 1837: 2014 Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (2 bs) (est. $9,500-14,000)
Lot 1933: 2005 Musigny, Joseph Drouhin (6 bs) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 2151: 2015 La Romanée, Comte Liger-Belair (3 bs) (est. $13,000-19,000)
Lot 2200: 1998 Musigny, Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier (6 bs) (est. $6,500-9,500)
Lots 2509-2510: 2009 Musigny, Domaine Leroy (1 b) (est. $13,000-19,000)

Bidding Information
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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.