Bidding is Now Open for January Auction

Bidding is now open for our January Auction of Fine & Rare Wines which will be held on Thursday, January 28 and Friday, January 29 starting promptly at 8:00am ET both days. This exceptional sale will feature over 3,650 lots which are estimated to realize $2.0-3.1 million. Bidders can utilize HDH’s industry leading bidding platform, available via our mobile app or online at auction.hdhwine.com to place bids.

The January sale features a superb selection of wines from Bordeaux, Burgundy, California, Champagne, Italy, and more, with vintages spanning from 1845 to 2018.

A further selection from The Personal Estate of Joseph Phelps (lots 142-485) will be offered. Highlights include a single bottle of 1945 Château Haut-Brion (est. $2,400-3,500); 2 magnums of 1971 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (est. $16,000-24,000); and 1 magnum of 1974 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard (est. $2,600-3,800). The offering in HDH's December auction from Mr. Phelps saw great demand with over 92% of lots selling above their high estimates. These wines have exceptional provenance and are an opportunity to bring home a piece of history; bid with confidence.

Bordeaux connoisseurs will be pleased to find 2 bottles of 1989 Château Haut-Brion (est. $2,600-3,800); 6 bottles of 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild (est. $5,500-8,500); and 3 bottles of 2015 Château Pétrus (est. $6,500-9,500).

Burgundy enthusiasts should make note of 2 bottles of 1972 Clos de la Roche, Domaine Dujac (est. $3,000-4,500); 1 bottle of 1991 Vosne-Romanée, Beaux Monts, Henri Jayer (est. $4,500-6,500); and 6 bottles of 2017 Corton Rouge, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (est. $5,500-8,500).

Don’t miss the opportunity to bid on the wonderful selection of wines included in HDH’s January 28th & 29th auction. Bidders should register via HDH’s mobile app or online at auction.hdhwine.com to place absentee and live bids.

As always, HDH is committed to offering well-stored, carefully inspected 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.

Highlights from the January Auction

Lot 112: 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild (6 bs) (est. $5,500-8,500)
Lot 143: 1945 Château Haut-Brion (1 b) (est. $2,400-3,500)
Lot 154: 1961 Château Mouton Rothschild (5 hbs) (est. $3,500-5,500)
Lot 226: 1969 Romanée-St-Vivant, Marey-Monge (3 bs) (est. $3,500-5,500)
Lot 229: 1971 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (2 mags) (est. $16,000-24,000)
Lot 297: 1975 Louis Roederer, Cristal (1 mag) (est. $1,000-1,500)
Lot 342: 1974 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard (1 mag) (est. $2,600-3,800)
Lot 347: 1979 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha's Vineyard (6 mags) (est. $3,000-4,500)
Lot 366: 1976 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Red Wine, Insignia (4 mags) (est. $2,400-3,500)
Lot 486: 2017 Corton Rouge, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $5,500-8,500)
Lot 497: 2007 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon (3 bs) (est. $6,500-9,500)
Lot 517: 1985 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $5,500-8,500)
Lot 545: 2015 Château Pétrus (3 bs) (est. $6,500-9,500)
Lot 838: 2012 Harlan Estate Red Wine (3 bs) (est. $1,500-2,200)
Lot 942: 1997 Hermitage, Jean-Louis Chave (3 bs) (est. $650-950)
Lot 1039: 2003 Bond Winery Red Wine Assortment (8 bs) (est. $1,400-2,000)
Lot 1118: 2015 La Grande Rue, Cuvée 59, François Lamarche (1 mag) (est. $1,300-1,900)
Lot 1159: 2007 Clos Vougeot, Méo-Camuzet (6 bs) (est. $750-1,100)
Lot 1568: 1990 Bollinger, Grande Année Brut (2 mags) (est. $550-850)
Lot 1952: 2004 Tignanello, Marchesi Antinori (6 bs) (est. $600-900)
Lot 2148: 1972 Clos de la Roche, Domaine Dujac (2 bs) (est. $3,000-4,500)
Lot 2149: 1985 Clos Vougeot, René Engel (2 bs) (est. $2,400-3,500)
Lot 2409: 1989 Côte Rôtie, La Landonne, Guigal (1 b) (est. $420-650)
Lot 2630: 1997 Cortaccio, Villa Cafaggio (12 bs) (est. $700-1,000)
Lot 2639: 1997 Fonseca Vintage Port (12 bs) (est. $350-550)
Lot 2644: 1991 Vosne-Romanée, Beaux Monts, Henri Jayer (1 b) (est. $4,500-6,500)
Lot 2748: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (2 bs) (est. $2,600-3,800)
Lot 3051: 2004 Château Pétrus (1 b) (est. $1,500-2,200)
Lot 3181: 2009 Harlan Estate Red Wine (6 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
Our January 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.