Hart Davis Hart’s single-day November sale realized a total of $5,894,505, surpassing the pre-sale low estimate of $4,168,861 – $6,240,922. The sale achieved a strong 99.9% sell-through rate over 1529 lots. Burgundy and Bordeaux saw notably high hammers, followed closely by top lots from Champagne, Italy, and California.
Highlights from An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines
All prices shown inclusive of 19.5% buyer’s premium, the lowest in the industry
Lot 11: 1990 Château Cheval Blanc (12 bs) (est. $10,000-15,000) $21,510
Lot 241: 2012 Romanée-St-Vivant, Hudelot-Noëllat (12 bs) (est. $7,500-11,000) $13,145
Lot 388: 2019 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze Armand Rousseau (1 mag) (est. $5,500-8,500) $9,560
Lot 473: 2013 Soldera Rosso, Soldera Case Basse (2 mags) (est. $1,700-2,600) $4,182
Lot 647: 2017 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (3 bs) (est. $9,500-14,000) $17,925
Lot 726: 2019 Chambolle-Musigny, Arnoux-Lachaux (6 bs) (est. $1,800-2,800) $5,377
Lot 750: 1971 Romanée-St-Vivant, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 mag) (est. $10,000-15,000) $16,730
Lot 818: 2019 Château Mouton Rothschild (3L) (est. $1,600-2,400) $4,182
Lot 1280: 1996 Château Léoville Las Cases (6L) (est. $1,800-2,800) $5,019
Lot 1500: 2018 Masseto, Tenuta dell’Ornellaia (6L) (est. $4,000-6,000) $8,365
We at HDH are honored to bring these incredible lots to market and are grateful to our consignors and bidders for their part in the incredible success of this auction.
Our last auction of 2022 will take place December 15th & 16th and we’re looking forward to bringing bidders more opportunities to compete for the greatest wines from all over the world. As the preeminent wine auction house in the U.S., Hart Davis Hart has a proven track record of excellence. HDH continues to far surpass competitors in terms of market share, technology, and sell-through rate.
Consignments are being accepted for 2023. The market is incredibly strong, and anyone looking to take advantage should reach out to our team of experts at consignments@hdhauction.com. We would be happy to provide you with a complimentary appraisal. There has never been a better time to sell your wine, and HDH is your best possible partner.
Upcoming Auctions:
December 15 & 16, 2022
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.