First growth Bordeaux includes over one hundred full cases from the great modern vintages with remarkable provenance and nearly all in original wooden cases and vast offering of Château Pétrus
(Chicago, IL) – Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. announced today the highlights of the March 19th and 20th auction of Finest and Rarest Wines, which will take place at award-winning Tru Restaurant, located at 676 North St. Clair Street in Chicago. The impressive two-day sale includes several private cellars from the Eastern Seaboard and multiple collections from the Midwest and West Coast. Prominently featured is a magnificent collection of 1st-Growth Bordeaux, an exciting range of DRC and many wines in large format bottlings. Vast collections of full case Bordeaux from top vintages 1982, 1995, 1996, 2000 and 2005 are featured throughout the sale. Also offered is a library-like run of Château Pétrus. The pre-sale auction estimate is $2.9-$4.3 million and the sale will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, March 19 & Saturday, March 20.
Auction attendees will be seated in Tru’s stunning art-filled dining room and will have the opportunity to enjoy the James Beard award-winning cuisine of Chef Rick Tramonto and Pastry Chef Gale Gand, and order wines from the 17,000-bottle wine cellar overseen by Sommelier Chad Ellegood. Attendance to the auction is open to the public and free of charge. Hart Davis Hart will offer a special lunch and tasting on Friday, March 19th. Reservations for lunch at Tru during the auction ($75) should be made by contacting Maria Elgass at 312.573.5597; [email protected].
In conjunction with the auction, on the evening of Friday, March 19th, Hart Davis Hart will host a unique a walk-around tasting of the exceptional 2005 grand cru vineyard, Bâtard-Montrachet. Comprised of less than 12 hectares, Bâtard-Montrachet produces complex wines of superb quality. The tasting will feature bottles from 13 producers including Leflaive, Ramonet, Sauzet, and Henri Boillot. Chef Laurent Gras, of L2O Restaurant (2300 Lincoln Park West, Chicago, IL) will prepare an assortment of canapés to accompany the wines. The Walk-Around Tasting will begin at 6:30pm and costs $195 per person. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Marc Smoler at 312.482.9766 or email him at [email protected].
Highlights of the March Auction Include:
Lots 2-3: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000)
Lot 18: 2000 Château Lafite Rothschild (1 imp (6L)) (est. $9,500-14,000)
Lot 92: 1982 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000)
Lot 93: 1989 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $26,000-38,000)
Lot 94: 1990 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $22,000-32,000)
Lot 412: 2005 Assortment de Grand Crus Domaine Ponsot (12 bs) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 725: 1990 Louis Roederer, Cristal Millennium Cuvée (1 meth (6L)) (est. $6,000-9,000)
Lot 751: 2005 Château Ausone (12 bs) (est. $20,000-30,000)
Lot 786: 1989 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $26,000-38,000)
Lot 969: 2005 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (12 bs) (est. $26,000-38,000)
Lot 1107: 1989 Château Pétrus (12 bs) (est. $26,000-38,000)
Lot 1108: 1989 Château Pétrus (6 mags) (est. $26,000-38,000)
Lot 1183: 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $24,000-35,000)
Lot 1417: 1982 Château Lafite Rothschild (12 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000)
Lot 1183: 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Assortment (12 bs) (est. $24,000-35,000)
2010 Auction Calendar
March 19 & 20
May 8
June 26
September 11
October 30
December 11
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 and place 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 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 visit hdhwine.com
