Bidding is Now Open for December 18 & 19 Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines

Bidding is now open for our December Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines to be held on December 18th & 19th starting at 8:00am ET both days. Valued at an estimated $5.8-8.8 million, the sale will feature over 2,990 lots of incredible diversity and provenance, representing every major wine producing region in the world. Bidders can utilize HDH’s industry-leading bidding platform, available via their mobile app or online, to place live and absentee bids.

HDH is honored to offer The Personal Estate of Joseph Phelps (lots 1-501) on Friday, December 18th. A legend in the wine world, Joe Phelps was an active collector for decades, acquiring bottles from his Napa neighbors, friends, and from reputable merchants and auctions. Highlights from his personal cellar include a single bottle of 1865 Château Lafite Rothschild (est. $11,000-17,000); 11 bottles of 1959 Château Latour (est. $30,000-45,000); 4 bottles of 1980 Echézeaux, Henri Jayer (est. $15,000-22,000); 6 bottles of 1974 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard (est. $7,000-10,000); and much more. This group is incredibly unique and should be carefully perused; please bid with confidence.

A Pristine Cellar of Benchmarks (lots 1794-2137) will be offered in Saturday’s session. Brimming with collectibles from top producers like Armand Rousseau, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, Lafite Rothschild, Latour, Mouton Rothschild, and more, this cellar represents some of the world’s most coveted wines. Don’t miss out on 6 bottles of 1990 Clos de la Roche, Domaine Leroy (est. $11,000-17,000); 5 bottles of 2005 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Armand Rousseau (est. $10,000-15,000); 6 bottles of 1982 Château Latour (est. $6,500-9,500); and an imperial of 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (est. $12,000-18,000).

HDH is pleased to represent The Carano Collection (lots 1504-1574). This attractive group of primarily mature Bordeaux and Burgundy was amassed by Don and Rhonda Carano over the years and stored in their custom-made cellar. Bidders should make note of 11 bottles of 1995 Château Pétrus (est. $17,000-26,000); 1 bottle of 1990 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (est. $13,000-19,000); and a single bottle of 1990 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (est. $8,500-13,000).

Bidders looking to support a great cause while also bringing home some exceptional wine should note Top Producers from Around the World to Benefit the Frankie Lemmon School (lots 1013-1042). The foundation provides life-changing educational and therapeutic support to children ages 3-6 who have been identified with specials needs. All proceeds for these 30 lots will be donated to support Frankie Lemmon School.

Additional highlights include a 12-bottle 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (est. $35,000-55,000); 2 bottles of 2004 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (est. $20,000-30,000); 12 bottles of 2009 La Romanée, Comte Liger-Belair (est. $45,000-65,000); an imperial of 1989 Château Haut-Brion (est. $16,000-24,000); 3 bottles of 2007 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (est. $6,500-9,500); and 11 bottles of 1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Rayas (est. $9,500-14,000).

Don’t miss the opportunity to join Hart Davis Hart for this exceptional sale taking place December 18th & 19th at 8:00am ET/7:00am CT. HDH invites connoisseurs, collectors and investors to join them online via their mobile app or auction website to bid on these phenomenal wines.

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

December Auction Highlights

Lot 1: 1865 Château Lafite Rothschild (1 b) (est. $11,000-17,000)
Lot 59: 1959 Château Latour (11 bs) (est. $30,000-45,000)
Lot 247: 1980 Echézeaux, Henri Jayer (4 bs) (est. $15,000-22,000)
Lot 263: 1964 Romanée-St-Vivant, Marey-Monge (10 bs) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lot 303: 1978 Saint-Joseph Rouge, Raymond Trollat (12 bs) (est. $14,000-20,000)
Lot 343: 1976 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia (12 bs) (est. $4,000-6,000)
Lot 386: 1974 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard (6 bs) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lot 537: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (1 imp (6L)) (est. $16,000-24,000)
Lot 559: 1975 Château Pétrus (4 bs) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 860: 2016 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (3 bs) (est. $5,500-8,500)
Lot 915: 1992 Dalla Valle Vineyards Red Wine, Maya (12 bs) (est. $4,200-6,500)
Lot 934: 2013 Chambertin, Domaine Dujac (6 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 997: 1994 Unico, Bodegas Vega Sicilia (12 bs) (est. $3,500-5,500)
Lot 1024: 2015 Riesling, G-Max, Weingut Keller (1 b) (est. $1,400-2,000)
Lot 1091: 1997 Bryant Family Cabernet Sauvignon (12 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 1250: 1998 Musigny, Vieilles Vignes, Comte Georges de Vogüé (12 bs) (est. $4,800-7,500)
Lot 1318: 2005 Chablis, Blanchots, Domaine Raveneau (12 bs) (est. $3,000-4,500)
Lot 1523: 1995 Château Pétrus (11 bs) (est. $17,000-26,000)
Lot 1540: 1990 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 b) (est. $13,000-19,000)
Lot 1553: 1990 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (1 b) (est. $8,500-13,000)
Lot 1577: 1982 Château Mouton Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 1609: 2009 Musigny, Domaine Leroy (3 bs) (est. $35,000-55,000)
Lot 1622: 2009 La Romanée, Comte Liger-Belair (12 bs) (est. $45,000-65,000)
Lot 1764: 2007 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (3 bs) (est. $6,500-9,500)
Lot 1802: 1982 Château Latour (6 bs) (est. $6,500-9,500)
Lot 1846: 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (1 imp (6L)) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lot 1898: 2009 Richebourg, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $11,000-17,000)
Lot 1915: 1990 Clos de la Roche, Domaine Leroy (6 bs) (est. $11,000-17,000)
Lot 1931: 2005 Chambertin, Armand Rousseau (3 bs) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lot 1932: 2005 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Armand Rousseau (5 bs) (est. $10,000-15,000)
Lot 1999: 1990 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin, Jean-Louis Chave (1 b) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 2020: 2002 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno (11 bs) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lot 2145: 2001 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $35,000-55,000)
Lot 2192: 2005 Volnay, Clos des Ducs, Marquis d'Angerville (12 bs) (est. $3,000-4,500)
Lot 2215: 2004 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (2 bs) (est. $20,000-30,000)
Lot 2249: 2008 Musigny, Georges Roumier (1 b) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 2352: 2007 Vosne-Romanée, Aux Reignots, Comte Liger-Belair (6 mags) (est. $10,000-15,000)
Lot 2384: 1995 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Rayas (11 bs) (est. $9,500-14,000)
Lot 2406: 2005 Ruchottes-Chambertin, Domaine Georges Mugneret (10 bs) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 2459: 2014 Musigny, Georges Roumier (1 b) (est. $6,500-9,500)
Lot 2559: 1997 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno (3 bs) (est. $2,400-3,500)

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.

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Collection Policy
HDH's December auction will take place in Delaware and all purchases must be picked up at their New Castle, Delaware warehouse or shipped outside of the U.S. If you are unable to pick up your order, you may authorize an agent or shipping agent to pick up on your behalf. Please contact customerservice@hdhwine.com to schedule your pickup or for additional information.