Bidding is Now Open for Exciting October 24th Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines

Bidding is now open for our exciting October Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines to be held on October 24th starting at 7:00am CT. With over 1,690 lots offered, this auction includes a fantastic selection of benchmark wines from around the globe expected to realize $3.6-5.4 million. Bidders can utilize HDH's industry leading bidding platform, available via our mobile app or online at auction.hdhwine.com.

With a host of top-notch consignments, a few are of special importance. HDH is pleased to offer A Pristine Cellar of Benchmarks (lots 340-476). The owner of this group is a long-time friend and has purchased all wines through HDH, including a spectacular 33-lot selection of Domaine Leroy. The focus of the group is celebrated Bordeaux, Burgundy, and Champagne from top producers.

Following this group are Wines Directly from Château Montrose (lots 477-497). A selection of their Grand Vin dating back to 1916 will be offered alongside a unique Bicentenary Case. HDH is pleased to offer case #1 of this limited-edition custom-designed case which includes 2-liter bottles of the 2014, 2015, and 2016 Château Montrose. In addition to the three bottles, this special case includes a cigar and game set. The winning bidder, along with three guests, will be hosted by the Château at their property for an overnight stay, dinner, and a historic vertical tasting of 20 vintages of Montrose spanning over thirteen decades. Bidders should not miss out on this exceptional opportunity.

The ensuing group is a further offering from An Important East Coast Cellar (lots 498-559) which includes 12- and 6-bottle offerings, primarily in original wooden case, of top Bordeaux and highly sought Burgundy.

HDH is honored to bring Classic Wines Spanning Four Decades (lots 621-835) to market. The consignor of this cellar has been collecting wines since the early 1970s, with a focus and passion for great Burgundy. This selection offers several crown jewels including two bottles of 1985 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (est. $20,000-30,000). Wine enthusiasts should bid with confidence on this exceptional group.

The Hardy P. Graham Sr. Collection (lots 840-1008) offers bidders an additional opportunity for rarities. Hardy built an exceptional collection over nearly five decades, including some of the finest wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy. While living in Washington, D.C., Hardy enjoyed socializing in the wine world, joining Les Amis du Vin, going to wine dinners, and attending a Becky Wasserman Symposium where he became a close friend of Becky and Russell, and ultimately an investor in Le Serbet.

Hart Davis Hart’s October 24th auction is filled with a great balance of gems which have been carefully inspected by their experienced team. Offering well-stored wines of impeccable provenance is their focus. Wine enthusiasts are invited to bid with confidence on these consignments and several others which will be offered in this sale. Download the HDH mobile app or visit auction.hdhwine.com to place absentee and live bids.

Bidders should feel free to contact the HDH Bid Department at bids@hdhwine.com or 312.445.0100 or visit the Support Portal if they have any questions about the bidding process or specific lots.

October Auction Highlights

Lot 93: 2002 Salon (12 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 127: 2004 Barolo Riserva, Le Rocche del Falletto, Bruno Giacosa (10 bs) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 210: 2017 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (1 mag) (est. $4,500-6,500)
Lot 247: 2008 Musigny, Georges Roumier (1 b) (est. $5,000-7,500)
Lot 340: 1975 Château Lafleur (3 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 373: 2015 Chambertin, Domaine Leroy (3 bs) (est. $18,000-28,000)
Lot 376: 2015 Clos de la Roche, Domaine Leroy (6 bs) (est. $19,000-28,000)
Lot 386: 2015 Vosne-Romanée, Beaux Monts, Domaine Leroy (12 bs) (est. $19,000-28,000)
Lots 446-447: MV Salon Assortment (08/07/06/04) (6 bs and 1 mag) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lot 477: 1916 Château Montrose (1 b) (est. $1,000-1,500)
Lot 478: 1940 Château Montrose (3 bs) (est. $1,500-2,200)
Lot 497: Château Montrose Bicentenary Case (3 two litres) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 514: 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $10,000-15,000)
Lot 536: 1999 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $45,000-65,000)
Lot 556: 2012 Chambertin, Armand Rousseau (12 bs) (est. $14,000-20,000)
Lot 562: 1970 Château Pétrus (6 mags) (est. $30,000-45,000)
Lot 576: 2005 Château Cheval Blanc (1 mel (18L)) (est. $15,000-22,000)
Lot 615: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $18,000-28,000)
Lot 654: 1978 Clos Saint-Denis, Domaine Dujac (4 bs) (est. $16,000-24,000)
Lot 656: 1985 Clos de la Roche, Domaine Dujac (6 bs) (est. $18,000-28,000)
Lot 672: 1985 Vosne-Romanée, Beaux Monts, Henri Jayer (1 b) (est. $3,500-5,500)
Lot 673: 1985 Vosne-Romanée, Brûlées, Henri Jayer (2 bs) (est. $11,000-17,000)
Lot 674: 1985 Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux, Henri Jayer (2 bs) (est. $20,000-30,000)
Lot 684: 1985 Chambertin, Armand Rousseau (6 bs) (est. $22,000-32,000)
Lot 755: 1989 Hermitage, J. L. Chave (10 bs) (est. $5,500-8,500)
Lot 806: 1971 Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Eisele Vineyard (4 bs) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 834: 1878 Shortridge Lawton Boal Madeira (2 bs) (est. $1,500-2,200)
Lot 841: 1947 Château Cheval Blanc (1 b) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 896: 2009 La Romanée, Comte Liger-Belair (6 bs) (est. $22,000-32,000)
Lot 900: 2002 Musigny, Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier (12 bs) (est. $19,000-28,000)
Lot 1015: 1996 Montrachet, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. $15,000-22,000)
Lot 1039: 2012 Vosne-Romanée, Les Petits Monts, Comte Liger-Belair (12 bs) (est. $9,500-14,000)
Lot 1083: 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (3 mags) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lot 1124: 2011 Corton-Charlemagne, Coche-Dury (6 bs) (est. $13,000-19,000)
Lot 1263: 1996 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 mag) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lot 1292: 2000 Château Pétrus (3 bs) (est. $8,000-12,000)
Lot 1405: 2017 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000)
Lot 1462: 1945 Château Mouton Rothschild (1 b) (est. $6,500-9,500)
Lot 1491: 1961 Barolo Riserva Speciale, Monfortino, Giacomo Conterno (2 bs) (est. $2,000-3,000)

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.

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Collection Policy:
Our October auction will take place in Delaware and all purchases must be picked up at our 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.