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Hart Davis Hart to Host Fifth Annual Bordeaux-Only Auction

(Chicago, IL) – Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will host its fifth annual Celebration of Bordeaux auction on November 9th & 10th at Spiaggia in Chicago. The auction, which will focus exclusively on the wines of Bordeaux, is comprised of 1,461 lots across 94 vintages and is estimated to garner $3.7-5.5 million. Bidders can participate by joining us in the auction room, or by utilizing our mobile app or auction website.

The November auction will include selections from some of the finest private Bordeaux collections in the world. The Fox Cellar (lots 775-1043) returns with deep offerings from the best wines from 2014 and 2015 including Châteaux Haut-Brion, Lafite Rothschild, Margaux, Mouton Rothschild, and more. Also offered are two 3-magnum lots of 2010 Château Pétrus (est. $13,000-19,000). As HDH’s largest consignor of all time, The Fox Cellar continues to provide buyers with pristine wines of exceptional provenance.

The Josue V. Harari Collection (lots 233-282) is headlined by 28 Imperials including 2005 Château Ausone (est. $6,000-9,000), 2005 Château Cheval Blanc (est. $4,000-6,000), 2005 Château Lafite-Rothschild (est. $5,500-8,500), and 2005 Château Latour (est. $6,000-9,000). Additional offerings from the consignor include 3 double-magnums of 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (est. $17,000-26,000) and 6 bottles of 2000 Château Pétrus (est. $18,000-28,000).

Other highlights from the sale include:

Wines from more than 115 châteaux
94 vintages represented dating back to 1921 including historic vintages such as 1928, 1945, 1947, 1959, 1961, 1982, 1989, 1990, and 2000, among others
16 lots from the 1961 vintage (estimated at $34,150-51,450)
120 lots from the 1982 vintage (estimated at $483,620-722,200)
103 lots from the 1989 vintage (estimated at $359,380-538,270)
448 lots of First Growth Red Bordeaux (estimated at $1.7-2.5 million), spanning 94 vintages
60 lots of Château Pétrus, spanning 48 vintages (estimated at $641,400-968,100)
174 lots with wines of double magnum size or greater
In conjunction with the auction, HDH will hold its Annual Bordeaux Tasting at The Peninsula on Thursday, November 8th. This year’s event will feature over thirty vintages from the esteemed Château Léoville Las Cases. Please contact HDH at [email protected] if you are interested in attending.

Bidders should utilize Hart Davis Hart’s mobile app or auction website to place live and absentee bids. The industry-leading technology was introduced in March 2015 and has been an integral part of every auction since. The platform allows for a seamless auction experience for both buyers and sellers and has created a truly global market for Hart Davis Hart.

HDH’s November Celebration of Bordeaux will take place at Chicago’s award-winning restaurant, Spiaggia. The sale will begin promptly at 9:30am (CT) on November 9th & 10th. HDH invites connoisseurs, collectors, and investors to join them in the auction room to bid on these phenomenal wines. Attendance at Hart Davis Hart sales is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations for lunch at Spiaggia during the auction ($75) should be made by calling Sam Luchsinger at 312.854.0096 or by emailing [email protected].
Highlights of the Auction
Lot 7: 1975 Château Pétrus (11 bs) (est. $15,000-22,000)
Lot 11: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (5 mags) (est. $22,000-32,000)
Lot 41: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (6 bs) (est. $8,500-13,000)
Lot 45: 1989 Château Pétrus (5 mags) (est. $26,000-38,000)
Lots 54, 1328: 1990 Château Margaux (12 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lots 78, 1298: 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lots 82, 83, 533, 1314: 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $16,000-24,000)
Lot 93: 2003 Château Ausone (12 bs) (est. $7,500-11,000)
Lots 104, 249, 293: 2005 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $35,000-55,000)
Lot 142: 1934 Château Lafite Rothschild (1 b) (est. $1,000-1,500)
Lots 175, 176, 1106: 1986 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $10,000-15,000)
Lot 222: 1990 Château Cheval Blanc (12 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 236: 2000 Château Mouton Rothschild (3 dbl-mags (3L)) (est. $17,000-26,000)
Lot 267: 2005 Château Lafleur (1 imp (6L)) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lots 272, 273, 1388: 2005 Château Montrose (12 bs) (est. $1,500-2,200)
Lot 280: 2006 Château Pétrus (3 dbl-mags (3L)) (est. $16,000-24,000)
Lots 330, 670: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (10 bs) (est. $14,000-20,000)
Lot 433: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $26,000-38,000)
Lot 631: 2010 Château Mouton Rothschild (6 mags) (est. $7,000-10,000)
Lots 781-782: 2010 Château Pétrus (3 mags) (est. $13,000-19,000)
Lots 860-864: 2014 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (1 imp (6L)) (est. $1,100-1,700)
Lot 943: 2015 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $4,200-6,500)
Lots 1010-1012: 2015 Château Palmer (12 bs) (est. $2,400-3,500)
Lots 1041-1043: 2009 Château d’Yquem (1 imp (6L)) (est. $2,000-3,000)
Lot 1127: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (12 bs) (est. $17,000-26,000)
Lot 1209: 1982 Château Lafleur (3 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 1235: 1990 Château Margaux (3 dbl-mags (3L)) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 1239: 1990 Château Le Pin (3 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000)
Lot 1279: 1995 Château Ausone (1 dbl-mag (3L)) (est. $1,500-2,200)
Lot 1316: 1982 Château Latour (10 bs) (est. $12,000-18,000)
Lots 1324, 1360: 1989 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (12 bs) (est. $11,000-17,000)
Lot 1372: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (2 dbl-mags (3L)) (est. $20,000-30,000)
Upcoming Live Auctions:
November 9 & 10, 2018
December 15, 2018
February 16, 2019

Upcoming Mobile-Only Auctions:
January 18, 2019
March 15, 2019
July 19, 2019

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 [email protected]. Live phone bidding can be arranged by contacting HDH in advance of the sale. For questions, please visit our Support Portal or contact our bidding department at 312.445.0100.

About Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is the #1 wine auction house in the U.S. and a leading online retailer, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. HDH provides unrivaled expertise and personalized service to collectors and the wine trade, offering a broad range of options for buying and selling wine. The company was founded in October 2004 by our team of the most experienced professionals in the wine industry and quickly became a trusted source for rare wine. Today, HDH is helmed by Paul Hart (Chairman & CEO), and Ben Nelson (President). Paul began his career at Christie’s Wine Department and held executive positions at Davis & Company and Sotheby’s. As part of their commitment to superior service, Hart Davis Hart spearheaded the development of their online bidding platform, which is the most sophisticated system of its kind. Released in March of 2015, the mobile app and auction website allow users to place absentee and live bids from anywhere. Hart Davis Hart’s dedication to innovation has made the firm the industry leader in terms of technology, service, and expertise.

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