Single Owner Auction Added to Schedule Krug Dinner with Olivier Krug to Take Place June 4 at L2O; Château Lafleur Dinner at Avenues in The Peninsula Hotel on June 5
(Chicago, IL) – Hart Davis Hart is preparing for an extremely active season of wine auctions, as it announces three impressive wine sales to be held in Chicago during a period of roughly one month.
The Windy City will clearly be the epicenter of the wine auction market during the upcoming season as Hart Davis Hart holds auctions on May 16, June 6, and June 27. “We’re very excited about the coming weeks. We’ve seen some very encouraging signs of renewed energy in the market, and hopefully our upcoming season will set a fresh momentum,” commented CEO Paul Hart. In addition to the auctions, Hart Davis Hart will also be hosting two special dinners prior to the June 6 auction. The first will showcase Krug Champagne and the second will feature multiple vintages of Château Lafleur. “Spring and summer are always ideal times for visiting Chicago, and with the much anticipated opening of the new Modern Wing of The Art Institute in mid-May, we feel Chicago will be an even more appealing destination. We hope the special dinners will be of interest to collectors across the country who are interested in joining us for an active weekend,” noted Vice-Chairman Michael Davis. Below is the schedule of upcoming auctions and events:
An Auction of Finest Rarest Wines
Saturday, May 16, 2009
TRU Restaurant 9:00 a.m. Bids are now being accepted for the Saturday, May 16th auction. The sale will offer 938 lots of finest and rarest wines including an exciting selection of Bordeaux from the heralded 1982, 1990 and 2000 vintages. Consignments feature such wines as Château Pétrus, Screaming Eagle, Château Haut-Brion, and Château Lafite Rothschild as well as a large selection of Burgundy from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Ponsot and Comte Georges de Vogüé. The 905 lot auction is estimated at $1.4 to $2.1 million. The live auction will take place at Chicago’s award-winning restaurant Tru, beginning promptly at 9:00 a.m. (CST) on May 16th. 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 or by emailing Marc Smoler, [email protected].
French Classics from a Magnificent Collection – Part II
Saturday, June 6, 2009
TRU Restaurant 10:00 a.m. Hart Davis Hart is very excited to announce another offering of French Classics from a Magnificent Cellar. A first installment was featured in a highly successful 100% sold March 28 sale. This extraordinary single-owner sale is part of an important and very extensive cellar. All wines were purchased from top sources and cellared in professional storage. The sale will be comprised of approximately 500 lots valued at $1.2 to $1.8 million. A treasure trove of superb Bordeaux will be offered, with a selection spanning seven decades, including veritable libraries of the celebrated 2000 and 2003 vintages and a stunning array of rare large format bottles. Outstanding Burgundy from the esteemed Domaine de la Romanée-Conti will also be included. Highlights From The June 6th Sale Include: 1959 Château Latour (5 mags)
1961 Château Palmer (12 bs)
1982 Château Cheval-Blanc (12 bs)
1982 Château Lafite (6 mags)
1986 Château Lafite (6 mags)
1998 Château Petrus (6 mags)
1953 La Romanée, Maison Leroy (12 bs)
1999 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 mag)
1978 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet (6 mags)
Events Surrounding the Auction: Krug Dinner with Olivier Krug
On Thursday, June 4th, Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. will host a special evening with Olivier Krug, Directeur de la Maison of Krug, at L2O restaurant (2300 N. Lincoln Park, Chicago). World-renown Chef Laurent Gras of L2O will design an exquisite multi-course dinner to accompany the Champages. Wines for the evening include: Krug Grand Cuvée, Krug Rosé, Krug 1998, Krug 1996 and Krug 1988. Seating is limited. The dinner will begin at 6:30 p.m. and the cost to attend is $500 (all inclusive). Château Lafleur Wine Dinner
Hart Davis Hart Wine will hold a wine dinner at award-winning Avenues restaurant in the Peninsula Hotel (108 E Superior St, Chicago) focused on one of the rarest and most highly acclaimed wines in the world, Château Lafleur. Chef Curtis Duffy will prepare a 4-course dinner designed to pair with 6 vintages of Lafleur. The dinner will begin at 7:00pm and the cost to attend is $2,000. Featured Vintages: 1986, 1989, 1990, 1998, 2000, 2003 For more information or to make reservations for either event, please contact Marc Smoler at 312.482.9766 or [email protected].
An Auction of Finest Rarest Wines
Featuring a Remarkable Selection from the
Cellar of a Prominent Restaurant
Saturday, June 27, 2009
TRU Restaurant 9:00 a.m. This auction will be anchored by an outstanding offering from the extensive cellar of a prominent restaurant. Valued at over $1 million, all wines were acquired upon initial release and have been cellared under ideal conditions since. A broad selection of Bordeaux is featured, reaching back to 1964, with an extensive range of the 1982 vintage. Additional highlights of this collection include single-vineyard Côte Rôtie from Guigal, finest Burgundy from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, and classics from Napa Valley. Most are in full case quantity, and all in excellent condition.
Bidding Information
Auction catalogs are available through the website or by calling Hart Davis Hart (hdhwine.com
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 live-bid technology. For more information, contact Hart Davis Hart at 312.482.9996 or go to hdhwine.com
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 highly-respected industry leaders: John Hart, Michael Davis, and Paul Hart, with a combined experience of nearly 90 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. or to arrange a media visit, please contact Marc Smoler at 312.482.9766, [email protected] or
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