Last week’s Hart Davis Hart Auction generated sales totaling $13,537,259, surpassing its pre-sale low estimate of $9.4M. The auction sold 100% of its 3,174 lots over two action-packed days.
The top lots of the day included multiple vintages of DRC’s Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, and some dazzling examples of Bordeaux. From the Vintner’s Collection, a 5L of Château Le Pin fetched $57,360, and six magnums of 2000 Château Pétrus brought in $47,800. The top lot of the sale hammered at the exact midpoint of its high and low estimates: three magnums of 2006 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Romanée-Conti realized $89,625.
HDH attracts the industry’s largest bidding pool, with over 1,000 bidders participating in last week’s sale. Auctioneers opened lots for live bidding with over 20 absentee bids in place. Global participation continues to grow exponentially from Asia, South America and Western Europe.
This particular Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines highlights HDH’s relationships with its consignors and its commitment to them. Several of the world’s most important wine collections were prominently featured in this sale, including The Greene Cellar, The Vintner’s Collection, and the fifth installment of The Cellar of An Effervescent Collector. With its reputation for exceptional professionalism, HDH provides its consignors with a simple and easy way to capitalize on the market. If you want to make room in your cellar by consigning a portion of your collection, contact the HDH Consignment team at consignments@hdhauctions.com.
Top Lots to Exceed High Estimate (inclusive of 19.5% buyer’s premium):
Lot 215: 1979 Romanée-Conti, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1b) (est. $6,000-9,000) $11,950
Lot 252: Mixed 2005 Red Burgundy (8bs) (est. $2,400-3,500) $6,573
Lot 254: Mixed Domaine Bizot (10bs) (est. $1,700-2,600) $14,340
Lot 291: 2009 Nuits-St-Georges, Clos de la Marechale, J-F Mugnier (6bs) (est. $800-1,200) $1,793
Lot 471: 1990 Château Haut-Brion (12bs) (est. $6,500-9,500) $11,950
Lot 745: 2015 Clos de Tart, Domaine du Clos de Tart (6bs) (est. $1,900-2,800) $4,183
Lot 765: 1955 Château Montrose (1b) (est. $600-900) $1,135
Lot 769: 1961 Château Figeac (12bs) (est. $5,500-8,500) $19,120
Lot 784: 1971 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses, Comte Georges de Vogüé (3bs) (est. $7,000-10,000) $15,535
Lot 1066: 1991 Ermitage, Cuvée Cathelin, Jean-Louis Chave (3bs) (est. $15,000-22,000) $31,070
Lot 1281: 1995 Vosne-Romanée, Beaux Monts, Domaine Leroy (1b) (est. $1,500-2,200) $3,346
Lot 1282: 1996 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Charmes, Domaine Leroy (1b) (est. $1,600-2,400) $3,346
Lot 1285: 1996 Clos Vougeot, Domaine Leroy (1b) (est. $2,000-3,000) $4,541
Lot 1295: 1997 Clos Vougeot, Domaine Leroy (1b) (est. $1,600-2,500) $3,346
Lot 1318: 1999 Gevrey-Chambertin, Clos St-Jacques, Louis Jadot (12bs) (est. $1,600-2,400) $3,585
Lot 1320: 1961 Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul Jaboulet Aine (1b) (est. $4,500-6,500) $8,365
Lot 1375: 2016 Chassagne-Montrachet, Grandes Ruchottes, Paul Pillot (12bs) (est. $1,400-2,000) $3,107
Lot 1557: MV Château d’Yquem Vertical Assortment 86/96/06 (3bs) (est. $550-850) $1,195
Lot 1561: MV Château d’Yquem Vertical Assortment 2007-2013 (6bs) (est. $950-1,400) $1,912
Lot 1767: 2000 Château Cheval Blanc (12bs) (est. $6,000-9,000) $11,950
Lot 1780: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (12bs) (est. $15,000-22,000) $28,680
Lot 2082: 2010 Château Léoville-Las Cases 6L (1x6L) (est. $1,200-1,800) $2,390
Lot 2224: 2003 Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage, Luminous Label (3bs) (est. $600-900) $2,390
Lot 2865: 2015 Soldera Rosso, Soldera Case Basse (12bs) (est. $5,000-7,500) $10,157
Lot 2867: 2016 Soldera Rosso, Soldera Case Basse (12bs) (est. $6,000-9,000) $11,950
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About Hart Davis Hart Auction Co.
Hart Davis Hart Auction 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