HART DAVIS HART TO AUCTION STUNNING BORDEAUX, BURGUNDY AND CALIFORNIAN WINES ON JUNE 28TH
The June 28th sale will offer a staggering selection of large format bottles including lot 93, an 18 liter Melchior of 1999 Château Cheval-Blanc.
Michel Niellon Bâtard-Montrachet Dinner to Take Place on June 27th; The Sale Will Feature First Growth Bordeaux from the Cellar of Hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux
(May 27, 2008—Chicago, IL)—Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., one of the world’s leading fine wine retailers and auction houses, will hold its next outstanding auction at Tru restaurant in Chicago on June 28th. The firm achieved their record fifth straight (and seventh in eight) 100% sold auction in Chicago on May 16th & 17th. The twoday sale featured large format bottles rarely seen at auction, including monumentally-sized Balthazars, Nebuchadnezzars, and Melchiors, and tallied $4,721,677, far exceeding the high end of the pre-sale estimate of $2,878,000-$4,306,000. On June 28th, Hart Davis Hart looks to continue their unparalleled success with an excellent sale featuring 1043 lots worth an estimated $2-$3 million.
The offering on June 28th includes a pristine collection of 1989- 2000 First Growth Bordeaux from the cellar of hockey Hall of Famer Mario Lemieux. This is the second offering Lemieux has sold through Hart Davis Hart and represents a virtual library of carefully-stored, great modern Bordeaux, mostly purchased as futures.
Also to be featured is a remarkable selection from one of the most extensive and important collections in North America (lots 66- 362), punctuated by stunning Bordeaux in a staggering selection of large format bottles, including Double-Magnums, Jeroboams, Imperials and Melchiors, impressive runs of Burgundy and Champagne, and an amazing 50-lot offering of Gaja. Californian wines complete the collection with lots from Harlan, Bryant, Sine Qua Non, Dalla Valle, Colgin and Dunn. An additional two-dozen consignments with great depth, rarity and variety will be offered.
On June 28th, Hart Davis Hart will auction a five-year vertical of Philipponnat, Clos des Goisses from 1982,1985, 1986, 1989 and 1990.
Highlights of the June 28th sale include lot 378 which features three bottles of 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild, lot 377which features three bottles of 2000Château Haut-Brion, and lot 382 which features three bottles of 2000 ChâteauLa Mission-Haut-Brion.
The live auction will take place at Chicago’s awardwinningrestaurant Tru, beginning promptly at 9:00a.m. (CST) on June 28th. Tru is located at 676 N.St. Clair Street in Chicago. Attendance is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations for lunch at Tru during the auction ($75) should be made by calling Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 orby emailing Maria Elgass, melgass@hdhwine.com.
Events Surrounding the Auction
Michel Niellon Bâtard-Montrachet Wine Dinner On Friday, June 27th Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will host a sublime Michel Niellon Bâtard-Montrachet wine dinner at Chicago’s North Pond restaurant located at 2610 N. Canon Drive.
The Grand Cru Bâtard-Montrachets of MichelNeillon are legendary, and for good reason.Produced from a miniscule .24-acre plot with vines over 80 years old, the wines are rich, decadent and always in short supply. In praising the wines, Robert Parker once commented “I wish all Montrachets would taste this good!”
Seven vintages of Bâtard-Montrachet will be paired with the seasonally-inspired cuisine of 2008 James Beard-nominated Chef Bruce Sherman. Located at the edge of a pastoral pond on the grounds of Lincoln Park and with a commanding view of Chicago’s famous skyline, the setting is one of the most uniquely beautiful in the city, especially on a summer evening. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the cost to attend is $1,000 (all inclusive). Seating is limited. For more information or to make reservations please contact Marc Smoler at 312-482-9766 or msmoler@hdhwine.com.
Featured Wines From The Dinner:
Jacques Selosse Blanc Brut, NV
1986 Bâtard-Montrachet
1989 Bâtard-Montrachet
1990 Bâtard-Montrachet
1992 Bâtard-Montrachet
1996 Bâtard-Montrachet
1999 Bâtard-Montrachet
2003 Bâtard-Montrachet
1986 Château d’Yquem
Wine selections are subject to change. For more information or tomake reservations please contactMarc Smoler at 312-482-9766
or msmoler@hdhwine.com.
Bidding Information
Auction catalogs are available through the website or by calling Hart Davis Hart (hdhwine.com; 312.482.9996.) The expanded website allows bidders to view and search the auction catalog andplace absentee bids online.
Hart Davis Hart’s state-of-the-art technology allows bidders worldwide to participate in the Chicago based live auctions via the Internet. Bidders can follow the auction in the salesroom, hear the live auction, and bid against the room, all in real-time. More details about the technology can be found at www.hdhwine.com.
Bidders are encouraged to attend the auction in person, but Hart Davis Hart welcomes bids by phone, fax, through the website, and via the new live-bid technology. For more information, contact Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 or go to hdhwine.com.
2008 Auction Calendar
September 19 & 20, 2008
November 1, 2008
December 6, 2008
About Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is both a dynamic retailer and an internationally prominent wine auction house, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. We offer collectors and restaurateurs a broad range of options for buying and selling wines, providing unrivaled expertise and personalized service.
Founded in October 2004, Hart Davis Hart represents the alliance of three highlyrespected industry leaders: John Hart, Michael Davis, and Paul Hart, with a combined experience of over 75 years in the rare wine business. John Hart, a renowned expert, has been a leader in the rare wine retail business for over three decades. With extensive careers at Christie’s, Davis & Company, and Sotheby’s, Michael Davis and Paul Hart are the most experienced wine auctioneers in America.
Hart Davis Hart has emerged as one of the most innovative and trusted sources for rare wines in America, with over 150 years of combined experience in the specialized field of fine and rare wines. No other firm can approach their level of expertise, network of relationships, or dedication to service.
Hart Davis Hart core services:
Traditional Live Auctions
Private Retail Services
Online Sales
Consultation
For more information on Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., please contact Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 or visit hdhwine.com.
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