Hart Davis Hart's First Live Auction of 2020 Realizes $5.9 Million

Hart Davis Hart opened the 2020 auction season this weekend with a phenomenal February Auction of Finest and Rarest Wines, realizing $5,920,424 against a pre-sale estimate of $3,784,980- $5,661,660. Worldwide bidding was aggressive, with bidders participating from Brazil, Canada, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, Taiwan, the United Kingdom, and, prominently, Hong Kong, which led to 67% of lots selling above their high estimate and 100% of lots sold. HDH staff at the state-of-the art warehouse at 250 Centerpoint Boulevard in New Castle, Delaware are already busy preparing winnings, as many successful bidders are planning to collect the week of March 2nd.

Wines from DRC achieved top prices, with the legendary Domaine taking seven of the ten top hammers. Prices were exceptionally strong across the Burgundy category as lot after lot sailed above their high estimates, including 8 bottles of 1970 Bonnes-Mares from Clair Dau, which brought in $11,353 (lot 1373, est. $1,700-2,600); 6 bottles of 1985 Montrachet, Pierre Morey which garnered $13,145 (lot 1381, est. $3,000-4,500); and 2 bottles of 1993 Chambertin, Domaine Leroy which sold for $15,535 (lot 1047, est. $9,000-14,000).

Additional diverse highlights from the weekend include a case of 1982 Lafite which sold for a record $33,460 (lot 1015, est. $18,000-28,000); 2 magnums of 1970 Château Pétrus which realized $20,315 (lot 1207, est. $10,000-$15,000); 1 bottle of 1720 Pather Madeira which brought in $15,535 (lot 203, est. $8,000-12,000); and 2 magnums of 1989 Barolo Riserva, Brunate from Giuseppe Rinaldi, which racked up an impressive $7,768 (lot 844, est. $1,600-2,400).

Paul Hart commented "We are extremely thrilled with the strength of this sale, and especially the strength of our Burgundy results. We hope to build on that momentum as we prepare for our April Celebration of Burgundy sale."

The annual Celebration of Burgundy auction sees consignments exclusively from that region and the deadline for consigning property is fast approaching. HDH is accepting consignments for the April sale until March 17th; contact their team at consignments@hdhwine.com for a complimentary appraisal today.

Top Lots by Price (inclusive of 19.5% buyer’s premium):

Lot 98: 1978 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. 60,000-90,000) $89,625
Lot 145: 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. 50,000-75,000) $77,675
Lot 1241: 1991 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. 42,000-65,000) $71,700
Lot 1248: 2007 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 mags) (est. 35,000-55,000) $50,190
Lot 1249: 2012 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. 40,000-60,000) $47,800
Lot 930: 1990 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin, J. L. Chave (6 bs) (est. 35,000-55,000) $45,410
Lot 103: 2014 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. 30,000-45,000) $41,825
Lot 931: 1991 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin, J. L. Chave (6 bs) (est. 30,000-45,000) $41,825
Lot 1209: 1990 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. 30,000-45,000) $41,825
Lot 936: 1994 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. 22,000-32,000) $38,240
Lot 1015: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. 18,000-28,000) $33,460

Top Lots to Exceed Estimates (inclusive of 19.5% buyer’s premium):

Lot 1373: 1970 Bonnes-Mares, Clair-Daü (8 bs) (est. 1,700-2,600) $11,353
Lot 1354: Mixed Case, 2004 Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy): Auxey-Duresses Blanc, Les Clous (2 bs); Auxey-Duresses Blanc (1 b) (est. 750-1,100) $4,182
Lot 194: 1971 Bonnes-Mares, Clair-Daü (2 bs) (est. 1,200-1,800) $6,572
Lot 1311: 1985 Volnay, Clos de la Bousse d'Or, La Pousse d'Or (1 b) (est. 220-320) $1,075
Lot 844: 1989 Barolo Riserva, Brunate, Giuseppe Rinaldi (2 mags) (est. 1,600-2,400) $7,767
Lot 1381: 1985 Montrachet, Pierre Morey (6 bs) (est. 3,000-4,500) $13,145
Lot 1011: 1976 Scharzhofberger Riesling Auslese, Egon Müller - Scharzhof (1 700ml b) (est. 320-480) $1,314
Lot 389: Mixed Case, 2001 Denis Mortet: Chambolle-Musigny, Les Beaux Bruns (5 bs); Gevrey-Chambertin, Au Vellé (3 bs); Gevrey-Chambertin, En Motrot (1 b); Gevrey-Chambertin, En Champs, Vieilles Vignes (1 b) (est. 600-900) $2,151
Lot 1061: Mixed Case, 1988 Vosne-Romanée, Brûlées, Méo-Camuzet (1 b); 1988 Clos Vougeot, Méo-Camuzet (1 b) (est. 850-1,300) $2,868
Lot 1379: 1985 Bâtard-Montrachet, Pierre Morey (3 bs) (est. 850-1,300) $2,868
Lot 431: 2010 Meursault, Arnaud Ente (6 bs) (est. 1,000-1,500) $3,346