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Krug is many things to many people, a memory, a vision, an aspiration, but its 

real claim to fame is the liquid in the glass. Wild horses would not tear me 

away from a proffered bottle of Krug – I have merrily worked my way through 

a few in my day and I always emerge from the experience as a better person! 

So imagine the personal joy, as well as the professional appreciation, when 

both Olivier Krug and Maggie Henriquez agreed to do this once-andfor-ever 

sale of some of their most precious bottles lying in their cellars in 

Reims. They had been doing some spring-cleaning, which revealed some 

unexpected treasures but, at the same time, some seriously low stocks, and 

decided to create a landmark Krug auction to show the world of Krug lovers 

what they have – before it all disappears! And, of course, the provenance is 

‘nickel’, as the French say. 

Krug is most definitely French, flying the flag for this proud nation in the best 

possible way. It is not generally known that Joseph Krug, the founder of the 

house, was born French in Mainz. He was a remarkable man who set down 

his views on making irreproachable Champagne in his basic tenets, one could 

call them strictures, in 1848 – when the rest of Europe was absorbed with less 

important things! He stressed the vital need for optimum ingredients from 

the best origins as well as the role of blending. Keeping the good name 

and the reputation of the house was essential, a way of working that has run 

through Krug whatever the ownership and management. The ethos remains, 

the Krug family remains and the devotion and meticulous application of the 

technical staff has never wavered. 

When I went over to Reims in early September, 

I was met with the wondrous sight of Krug’s 

small barrels covering the entire courtyard, a 

forest of fûts gradually being moistened with 

water in preparation for welcoming the 2012 

harvest. Everything is tasted as it comes in, 

a formidable task orchestrated by supremo 

Eric Lebel, with his Krug-honed palate and 

his ‘Bible’, a handwritten notebook that never 

Totemic Krug 

SERENA SUTCLIFFE WITH OLIVIER KRUG 

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leaves his side. He conducts from the cellars in Reims, while oenologists Julie 

Cavil goes to Le Mesnil and Raphaele Leon-Grillon to Ambonnay, aided and 

abetted by Frédérique Perrin on the production side. This is an extraordinary 

team, with Olivier Krug and his intimate knowledge of the vineyards and 

his Krug ambassadorship across the globe, all under the baton of Maggie 

Henriquez who has fallen irrevocably in love with Krug. 

The taste of Krug has always involved myriad blending and multi-dimensional 

complexity – the blends of now are even more numerous and precise than in 

the past. Reserve wines at Krug, you realise, are the secret. This September, 

I tasted a range of Grandes Cuvées from different epochs and it was, purely 

and simply, a door to paradise and one of my greatest tasting experiences. 

Krug Grande Cuvée goes beyond vintage. The manner in which it evolves 

is breathtaking – it is as if the mosaic that is the blend is a composition of 

elements that go on talking to each other in the bottle. All I can tell you 

is that the conversation is fascinating! If you like acacia honey and orange 

peel, nougatine and biscuits, and a stunning vinosity that weaves a Kundrylike 

spell, these historic Grande Cuvées are for you – and for me too please. 

The array of Krug Vintage and Krug Collection in this sale encapsulates all 

the magic of weather variations in Champagne back to 1961. I was at the 

birth of both Clos du Mesnil and the ultra rare Clos d’Ambonnay and they are 

both enthralling expressions of their two grape varieties in their walled plots. 

To add to the ‘blend’, there are bottles, magnums and Jeroboams scattered 

throughout the auction, plus two very exciting ‘extras’. 

I do not think the creation of Krug could 

be replicated now – the rules of the game 

had to be set down generations ago. Krug 

enhances our lives, fills us with admiration 

and joy and spreads pleasure wherever it 

goes. Perhaps we should stop between sips 

and say thank-you – merci Krug! 

Serena Sutcli e M.W. 

Head of International Wine Department

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THE RESERVE WINES AT KRUG 

KRUG GRANDE CUVEE SHOWING ITS AMAZING AGEING POTENTIAL 

Sotheby’s showcases the beauty of some older Krug Grande 

Cuvées, the first step towards the Krug ID Code. 

Today, you will find an Krug ID Code on the back label of your 

Krug Grande Cuvée (NB: on all bottles that left Krug’s cellars after 

September 2011). It is a six digit number – located on the left hand 

side of the back label of your bottle - with which you can discover 

more about your bottle, its elaboration and creation on www.krug. 

com. 

As the first number refers to the quarter your bottle left Krug’s cellars 

and the following two the year, the code also serves as a simple 

reference with which to build a collection of different bottles and 

Krug ID Codes to age and enjoy in the future. 

BUT before the arrival of this revolutionary Krug ID Code, only a 

few amateurs had understood the amazing ageing potential of Krug 

Grande Cuvée and were writing on their cases the date they had 

bought the bottles, so as to let them age and see their evolution. 

So when Maggie Henriquez arrived at the head of Krug in 2009, 

she started looking for aged Krug Grande Cuvée and, thanks to a 

long-time collaborator of the House (35 years working at Krug and 

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still on board…), she started putting aside some of these bottles, 

before finally being able to implement the Krug ID Code system 

in production. 

They managed to put together 7 different Krug Grande Cuvées 

recreated in different previous years. Maggie then decided to 

nickname every one of them, randomly, with words very dear to the 

House of Krug, in order to be able to individualize them. A little 

later an internal tasting was organized and everyone at the house 

was fascinated with the beauty of the aged Krug Grande Cuvées. 

These bottles are not “new” products, but Krug had never released 

Krug Grande Cuvées with extra years of ageing in the Krug cellars 

post-disgorgement and Krug had never given any information on 

what is inside. 

They were the first step the House took towards the Krug ID Code, 

which now allows Krug to fully express and reveal the art of creation 

in Champagne, taken to its highest level with Krug Grande Cuvée. 

And because Krug has very limited quantities, Krug has decided, 

for the first time ever, to propose 6 of these unique Krug Grande 

Cuvées through Sotheby’s, our long-time partner for auctions.

INSPECTION AND CONDITION OF THE WINES 

All of the wines from Krug were inspected on-site at Maison Krug in Reims and all the bottles for this sale have new labels and foils. All cases were 

sealed at Krug in Reims. 

CHAMPAGNE 

Krug Grande Cuvée Fraîcheur 

A blend of 54 different wines, from 10 different years, the oldest 

being from 1983 and the youngest from 1996. 

The last Krug Grande Cuvée created by three generations of Krug: 

Paul II, Henri Krug and Olivier Krug participated in the blending of 

that splendid example of the ultimate art of blending. That year was 

fresh so the reserve wines selected were here to bring roundness, 

fruit and maturity. But roughly “only” a third of reserve wines were 

necessary to bring the adequate balance in the blend. 

There are only 14 bottles left in the House’s cellars 

Krug Grande Cuvée Fraîcheur NV 

Champagne 

1 2 bts (owc) 

“Our philosophy is to select grapes from individual 

plots, each of which express their distinctive, 

nuanced and unique features. There is no hierarchy 

in our selection, no one plot is favoured over 

another - a plot may sometimes be smaller than 

a garden. What interests us is the character, the 

contrast between the grapes from different plots. 

At Krug, we are fully committed to our founding 

principle of quality, so we capture the essence 

of each unique plot as an individual wine and we 

respect its individuality as the blending decisions 

are made.” 

Eric Lebel, Chef de Caves 

per lot: $700-1,000 

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Krug Grande Cuvée Richesse 

A blend of 118 wines, from 10 different years, the oldest being from 

1988 and the youngest from 2000. This Krug Grande Cuvée is the 

first re-creation after Krug invested massively into the new individual 

steel vats for reserve wines, moving progressively from 60 tanks to 

150. 

Krug Grande Cuvée Richesse NV 

Champagne 

2 6 bts (owc) 

3 6 bts (owc) 

4 6 bts (owc) 

5 6 bts (owc) 

6 6 bts (owc) 

7 6 bts (owc) 

8 6 bts (owc) 

9 6 bts (owc) 

ERIC LEBEL 

per lot: $1,200-1,800

LOTS XXX

Krug Grande Cuvée Savoir-Faire 


1988 and the youngest from 2001. The Particularity of that Krug 

Grande Cuvée comes from the high proportion of reserve wines (in 

percentage, not in number), as the harvest in 2001 was the worst of 

the decade. The result is amazing and it shows the strength of Krug 

Grande Cuvée, going beyond the notion of vintage, to offer the best 

pleasure experience every year! 

See illustration 

Krug Grande Cuvée Savoir-Faire NV 

Champagne 

10 6 bts (owc) 








per lot: $1,200-1,800 

Krug Grande Cuvée Finesse 

A blend of 76 wines from 10 different years, the oldest being 

from 1988 and the youngest from 2002. 2002 was a great year for 

Champagne, with a large yield and great quality grapes. The major 

task of the winemaking team was to find in our library of reserve 

wines the individualities that would bring different aromas, building a 

real symphony. Sometimes, there is additional difficulty in re-creating 

Krug Grande Cuvée when the wines of the year are so typical, going 

all in the same direction and expressing so much the climate of that 

year. Then the art of blending makes sense more than ever and the 

library of reserve wines reveals totally its importance. 

A quote from Henri Krug can express this paradox: as he stated, 

while 1985 was recognized as a great vintage in Champagne, the 

still wines were so typical that year that his task of blending Grande 

Cuvée was made very difficult. 

“ I remember the Krug Grande Cuvée based on the harvest 1985 

as the most difficult I ever had to create. After a rigorous winter 

and disastrous Spring, came a superb Summer, but a tiny crop. The 

grapes were mature , the still wines very typical. The blending was 

hell to realize! To find the harmony and the consistency of our Krug 

Grande Cuvée without letting the “1985” character pedominate, I 

had to do it again three times...” 

Krug Grande Cuvée Finesse NV 

Champagne 









per lot: $1,200-1,800 

LOTS 10-17: PLEASE NOTE THE NAME OF THESE SPECIAL GRANDE CUVÉES CAN BE FOUND 

ON THE UPPER RIGHT HAND CORNER OF THE BACK LABEL 

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Krug Grande Cuvée Mémoires 


1990 and the youngest from 2003. The harvest in 2003 provided 

generous and mature wines, hence the work of the winemaking team 

was to select the appropriate individual reserve wines from years 

bringing more freshness and refinement, such as 1996 or 1998, to 

re-create the perfect balance between finesse and elegance, and on 

the other hand fruitiness and generosity, so characteristic of Krug 

Grande Cuvée. 

Krug Grande Cuvée Mémoires NV 

Champagne 









per lot: $1,200-1,800

“Krug illustrates the amazing adventure of 

a visionary, Joseph Krug, who understood 

that the essence of Champagne is 

pleasure itself. He decided to go beyond 

the very notion of vintage, to transcend 

the conventional boundaries of blending 

to create the expression of ultimate 

pleasure: Krug Grande Cuvée, the most 

generous Champagne in the world, also of 

a rare elegance impossible to create from 

what nature can give in just a single year. 

He wanted the aromas and flavours of 

several years to perpetuate its handcrafted 

taste that has become the 

unrivalled signature of the House of Krug. 

Decades later, Krug Rosé was born of a 

secret experiment founded on these same 

principles. 

Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé 

together embody the vision of Joseph 

Krug. Both are testament to our passion 

for crafting happiness since 1843.” 

Margareth Henriquez, President and CEO

KRUG GRANDE CUVEE 

It takes over 20 years to craft each bottle of Grande Cuvée, a 

Champagne created beyond the idea of vintage to offer the very 

best, every year 

Krug Grande Cuvée is the quintessence of Krug’s crafting philosophy 

and savoir faire. It is an extrordinary blend of around 120 different 

wines, some of which may reach 15 years of age. Blending so many 

wines gives Krug Grande Cuvée its unique fullness of flavours 

and aromas, its incredible generosity and its absolute elegance - 

something impossible to express with the wines of just a single year. 

Its exceptional finesse is the result of resting for at least another six 

years in Krug’s cellars. 

CAPTION 

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Krug Grande Cuvée NV 

Champagne 

Lots 34-42: Packed in individual presentation cases 

I am lucky enough to drink this relatively often, but never often 

enough! We served it in magnums in Hong Kong at one of our 

October 2011 auctions and it scented the whole, vast saleroom with 

its incredible maritime, winey perfume – astonishing. Heavenly 

honey. Glorious freshness. Then the superb walnut nose kicks in 

after 20 minutes in the glass – always a tulip-shaped glass for Krug, 

never a flûte, which does not do justice to this very serious nectar. SS. 

34 6 mags (2 oc) 

35 6 mags (2 oc) 

36 6 mags (2 oc) 

37 6 mags (2 oc) 

38 6 mags (2 oc) 

39 6 mags (2 oc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,000 

40 3 jero - 3 liters (3 oc) 



per lot: $3,250-4,250

LOTS 43, 49 

KRUG VINTAGE 

Each Krug Vintage is crafted to be different. Each vintage reveals the expression of a particular year, with its distinct character, and with a special story 

to tell, captured uniquely by Krug. To create each story, Krug blends very expressive wines from a single year, enhanced by a stay of over ten years in 

the cellars. Each Krug Vintage is the story of a year as seen by Krug. There are as many stories as there are Krug Vintages. 

THE 1988 VINTAGE 

The weather in January was mild and humid with February 

alternating between good weather and periods of light frost and 

snow. More snow and rain accompanied by storms followed in March 

and April was mostly fair weather with occassional thunderstorms 

towards the end of the month. May was stormy and unstable 

followed by rain in early June and then a hot and dry rest of the 

month. July became very hot and humid followed by a beautiful hot 

and sunny August. September was unsettled with periods of rain 

and sun, then cooler temperatures and fog. Flowering began on 

the 10th of June and picking began on the 26th of September. The 

production was an average of 10,500 kg per hectare. Alcohol was 9.5 

to 10 degrees and acidity was 8 to 9.5 grams per liter. 

Krug 1988 

Champagne 

Lots 43-44: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases 

21 different growths. Pinot Noir 50%, Pinot Meunier 18%, 

Chardonnay 32%. In 2011, great impact right from the beginning. 

Sourdough, briary, ‘salty’ taste – even marine. This has extraordinary 

‘shoulders’ and explains why Krug thought it would be such a keeper. 

SS. 


43 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 

44 6 mags (2 oc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 

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A very mild Winter without snow was followed by frosts in the month 

of April. The month of June, though cooler, brought favorable 

conditions which led to a hot and sunny Summer. Flowering began 

on the 5th of June and Harvest began on the 9th of September. 

Production was an average of 12,600 kg per hectare. Alcoholic 

content was 8.9-12.1 degrees and acidity was 6.2-9.1 grams per liter 

Krug 1990 

Champagne 



Chardonnay 37%. At 20 years old, almost a liqueur nose. Walnuts 

and smoke – maybe smoke and mirrors, as it is so mysterious! Both 

imposing and classic. A real Krug heart to it – grapefruit and orange. 

This is now so broad and expressive. SS. 

45 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 

46 6 mags (2 oc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000


A mild Winter, rainy with two short periods of frost in January and 

March. Spring was sunny and warm with a few frosts towards the 

end of April. The end of June sees the arrival of long periods of 

heat continuing on to harvest time. Flowering began on the 26th of 

June and harvest began on the 23rd of September. Production was 

an average of 10,500 kg per hectare with an alcoholic content of 9.3 

degrees and acidity of 8.5 grams per liter. 

Krug 1995 

Champagne 

Lots 47-49: Packed in individual presentation cases, Lot 50: Packed in 

individual wooden presentation cases 


Chardonnay 35%. In 2011, this almost has a nose of red Burgundy! 

Then orange skins. Terrific fizz and attack on the palate. One 

sees the black grapes. So bouncy and fresh – it careers around the 

mouth! Great Krug gravitas and impact. SS. 


47 12 bts (2 oc) 

48 12 bts (2 oc) 

per lot: $3,500-4,500 

49 6 mags (2 oc) 

per lot: $4,000-5,500 


per lot: $4,500-6,500 

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The Winter was rainy with massive frosts on the 20th and 22nd of 

February. March and April were sunny and dry with some frosts at 

night. May was rainy followed by a mild Summer. September was 

very dry and sunny with cool nights leading to perfect conditions. 

Flowering was on the 19th of June and harvest began on the 20th of 

September. Production was an average of 10,400 kg per hectare with 

alcoholic content of 9.7 degrees and acidity of 12.3 grams per liter. 

Krug 1996 

Champagne 

Lots 51-53: Packed in individual presentation cases, Lot 54: Packed in 

individual wooden presentation cases 


Chardonnay 31%. In 2012, a wonderful nose of mandarin orange 

zests, with a touch of melon – un grand depart! So ‘winey’ on the 

palate, with great vinosity and shape. This is monumental Krug 

and, incidentally, the last year when Paul Krug was part of the 

tasting team – this pays a last tribute to him. Seamless fruit. I 

wonder whether it has some similarity with the legendary 1928 at the 

same age – we can only surmise, but it would be logical given the 

structure. Keep on checking! SS. 

51 12 bts (2 oc) 

52 12 bts (2 oc) 

per lot: $4,500-6,500 

53 6 mags (2 oc) 

per lot: $5,000-7,000 


per lot: $5,500-7,500 

THE VINTAGE 

A particularly mild Winter, with again a mild, but rainy Spring which 

afffected flowering. Summer began well, but rapidly became very hot 

with heat waves destroying some parcels-up to 20% in some villages. 

Conditions returned to normal for the harvest which began on the 

3rd week of September. Alcoholic content 10.99 degrees and acidity 

is 7.63 grams per liter. 

Krug 1998 

Champagne 



Chardonnay 45%. In 2012, so scented and so floral – there was more 

Chardonnay in the blend in this vintage. The fragrance is terrific, 

with biscuits and smoked clementine skins. Tastes of milk chocolate 

and a texture that dances on the palate. SS. 

55 12 bts (2 oc) 

56 12 bts (2 oc) 

per lot: $3,500-4,500 

57 6 mags (2 oc) 

per lot: $4,000-5,500 

THE CAVEAU DE COLLECTION AT KRUG

KRUG COLLECTION 

A very limited number of bottles of each Krug Vintage are kept 

under ideal conditions in the Krug cellars. Tasted and appraised, they 

are waiting to blossom into a second life, a life that will reveal a new 

facet of these rare Champagnes. Krug Vintage thus becomes Krug 

Collection - where time takes on new meaning. 

Krug Collection 1961 

Champagne 

Packed in individual wooden presentation case, bottle #82 

A stunner of a Krug, a monument of a wine. It has everything, 

breadth, width and depth, amalgamating the salty with the sweet, the 

earthy with the ethereal. Toast, truffles and toffee. Let it breathe 

and grow in the glass. Perfumed vinosity all through and structure to 

spare. It is a true privilege to experience this, even if very rarely. SS. 


58 1 bt (oc) 

per lot: $2,000-3,000 


Champagne 

Packed in individual wooden presentation case, magnum #54 

18 different growths Pinot Noir 50%, Meunier 13%, Chardonnay 37%. 

One of the great classic Champagne bouquets of all time. Vanillin, 

oak, hawthorn, toffee. So honied it coats the mouth. Pure nougat in 

flavour. Like chewing, it has such body and texture. A toffee signoff, 

combining wonderful vinosity and freshness. SS. 


59 1 mag (oc) 

per lot: $3,000-5,000 

LOTS 58-61 

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Champagne 

Packed in individual wooden presentation case, magnum #248 

33 different growths. Pinot Noir 51%, Meunier 16%, Chardonnay 

33%. In 2012, this has a bouquet of greengages and stunning depth 

and intensity – all this from a big crop! A touch of toffee and a 

satiny texture. Nougatine with lemon zest and liquid heather liqueur. 

Almonds and marzipan at the end. I think you can tell from all this 

that I consider this 1973 a chef d’oeuvre, absolutely fascinating in all 

its facets and rivetingly lovely. SS. 


60 1 mag (oc) 

per lot: $3,000-5,000 


A very cold Winter followed by snow in early Spring. Wet and cold in 

April and May, while June had a cold start and then gradually shifted 

to sunny weather by the end of the month. A sunny warm July and 

August with some rain, followed by ideal weather in September 

and October where it was sunny, dry and warm. Flowering was from 

the 20th of June to the 4th of July and picking began on the 5th of 

October. 1979 was a large crop with production an average of 10,500 

kgs per hectare. The alcoholic content 9 to 10.5 degrees and acidity 

ranged from 7 to 8.5 grams per liter 


Champagne 

Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, magnum #s198-200 

29 different growths, Pinot Noir 36%, Pinot Meunier 28%, 

Chardonnay 36%. Last drunk from magnum. Vanilla ice on the nose. 

So rich in the middle palate but with lively acidity. A really nutty 

centre when you leave it in the glass, which one would expect on its 

28th birthday. SS. 


61 3 mags (3 oc) 

per lot: $5,000-7,000

“All our anecdotes and stories influence 

our culture, stirring the senses and the 

heart. In the end, they carry us to where 

we want to go, to what we want to create: 

a hand-crafted, exquisite Champagne 

that leaves no one indifferent – not 

because of its technical prowess, but 

because it has touched our emotions.” 

Olivier Krug, Director of Krug 

Sixth generation of the Krug family 

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A wet cold Winter was followed by a mild Spring, but then severe 

frosts ensued in mid April. May and June were cool and rainy, 

but Summer arrived and was fair and warm with some showers. 

September and October were ideal with warm and sunny weather. 

Flowering was from the 10th to the 28th of June and picking began 

on the 29th of September. 1981 was an extremely small crop with 

production an average of 4,200 kgs per hectare(9,000-10,000 per 

hectare in a normal year) The alcoholic content was 9.4 to 10.5 

degrees and the acidity was 7 to 10 grams per liter. 

**For the first time in the history of Krug, there is more than 50% 

Chardonnay in the blend. The second time is 1998 and there have 

been no other vintages since 1998. 


Champagne 

Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s 422-427 


Chardonnay 50%.This is just the pinnacle of elegance and purity, a 

diamond of a Champagne. SS. 

62 6 bts (5 oc) 

per lot: $5,000-7,000 

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The Winter was mild and wet from January to March but, 

periodically, the temperature was below freezing. Spring was cold 

to begin with and then became warm and sunny with very little rain. 

July was very warm and stormy followed by a sunny, dry and warm 

August. Flowering was from the 16th to the 21st of June and picking 

began on the 20th of September. 1982 had one of the most generous 

yields in the history of Champagne with an average of 14,000 kgs 

per hectare on average. The alcoholic content is 9 to 10.5 degrees 

and the acidity is 6 to 7 grams per liter. 


Champagne 


27 different growths. 

Pinot Noir 54%, Pinot Meunier 16%, Chardonnay 30%. 

Amazing warm, spicy nose. Cinnamon French toast. And this 

continues on the palate - like breakfast in New Orleans! In 2011, an 

almost ‘wild’ nose, hawthorn and honey, vanilla and violets, orange 

and oregano. Then crushed hazelnuts. Candied lemon on the 

palate, again with buttered toast on the lingering aftertaste. Fizzing 

with ginger and allspice. So winey. SS. 

63 6 bts (6 oc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000

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January began with intense frosts and was -13 degrees F for two 

weeks and, as a result, some vines were completely destroyed. 

February and March were humid and cold with again some parcels 

destroyed from frost. From March to May there was a lot of rain 

and temperatures remained cold. From the beginning of July until 

mid-October it was very sunny with long periods of heat and some 

storms. Flowering began on the 15th of June, but was partially 

affected by outbreaks of Coulure, and harvest began on the 30th of 

September. The production was an average of 7,570 kg per hectare- 

a normal yield for the Chardonnay and a very small yield for the 

Pinot Noir(4,000 kg per hectare)The Alcoholic content was 9.5 to 11 

degrees and acidity was 7.5 to 9 grams per liter. 


Champagne 

Lot 64: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s1121- 

1130, 1134-1135, Lot 65: Packed in individual wooden presentation 

cases, bottle #s 1136-1141 


Chardonnay 30%. When I had this on Christmas Eve 2010, it was 

pure toast and marmalade, powerful, bone dry and yet honied – 

celestial mandarin orange juice. In 2012, it is superb, with the patina 

of the vintage. Figs and raisins, opulent and glittering. I just cannot 

get enough of this – a poorly-disguised plea if ever there were one! 

SS. 

64 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $10,000-15,000 

65 6 bts (6 oc) 

per lot: $5,000-7,000 


Weather in January was mild and humid with only a few slight frosts. 

February saw some frosts at the beginning and then a continuation 

of the mild weather punctuated by some storms. April saw a return 

to colder temperatures and frosts on the 9th, 15th, 26th, 27th and 

28th. Conditions in May were hot and June had alternating periods 

of cool and warm weather. July to September saw the return of dry 

and hot weather. Flowering began on 29th May and Harvest began 

on the 7th of September. Average production was 11,000 kg per 

hectare. Alcoholic content was 9 to 11 degrees and Acidity was 6.5 to 

9.5 grams per liter. 


Champagne 

Lot 66: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s 5011- 

5022, Lot 67: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle 

#s 5023-5034, Lot 68: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, 

bottle #s 5035-5040 


Chardonnay 29%. In 2012, a nose of French toast, beloved of the 

citizens of New Orleans. Almond blossom and the white peaches 

of old. A heavenly texture of silk that slides down – Fortuny in the 

mouth! It has now acquired an alluring nutty finish to add to all the 

other delights of this totally seductive wine. SS. 

66 12 bts (12 oc) 

67 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $6,500-9,500 

68 6 bts (6 oc) 

per lot: $3,250-4,750 

HARVEST IN THE CLOS DU MESNIL VINEYARD 

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KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL 

Krug Clos du Mesnil, a very rare Champagne, showcases the unique 

character of a single plot of Chardonnay, harvested in a single year. 

Our 1.84 hectare vineyard overlooked by the village church has been 

protected by walls since 1698. The vineyard is located in the heart 

of Mesnil-Sur-Oger, one of the most iconic villages for Chardonnay 

in the Champagne region. Krug Clos du Mesnil has an expansive 

generous personality enhanced by the finish which powers through 

with extreme precision. 

1988 KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL 

16,554 bottles produced 

323 magnums produced 

Flowering began on 12th June and harvest began on the 30th of 

September. Alcoholic content was 9.45 degrees and acidity 8.5 

grams per liter 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1988 

Champagne 


Harmonious elegance and the finesse of the Chardonnay are a 

given here, but this also has hidden depths and creamy nuttiness that 

envelop you – and your palate. Long and lingering, as befits a great 

vintage, the first of that magic three-in-a-row. SS. 

69 6 bts (6 oc) 

per lot: $10,000-15,000 

KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL 1989 



Flowering began on the 30th of May and the harvest began on the 

7th of September. Alcoholic content was 10.8 degrees and acidity 

was 7.5 grams per liter. 


Champagne 


Really honied bouquet - in a blind tasting it was clearly 1989, with all 

its generous warmth and ripeness. The palate oozes ripeness and 

character, with brilliant balancing acidity from the Chardonnay. Long 

and luscious with a lovely fresh flourish at the end. Will age superbly. 

SS. 

70 6 bts (6 oc) 

per lot: $9,000-12,000 





Champagne 


In 2011, the bouquet of this and the 1990 Krug are, amazingly, 

becoming more similar. Mandarins and fresh linen on the nose. 

Then a touch of walnuts and honey. Fabulous freshness on the 

palate with a smidgen of grapefruit. Very creamy. SS. 

71 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $20,000-30,000

LOT 79 




Harvest began on the 23rd of September 


Champagne 


6721, Lot 73: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, magnum 

#s 39-41 

In 2011, a bouquet like a Grand Cru Chablis. Mature and “smoky”. 

Lovely crispness on the palate which surprises after the full, big 

bouquet – but that is great Chardonnay. Real character on the 

finish. And so “juicy”. SS. 


72 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $12,000-16,000 

73 3 mags (3 oc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 




Harvest began on the 23rd of September 


Champagne 

Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s 649-660, 

Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, magnum #s 34-36 

In 2012, a pale green colour. A bouquet of immense finesse and 

lingering fragrance. Stunning balance and creamy glory. Heavenly 

mandarin oranges and lemons. The acidity of the year is so 

beautifully presented, incredibly ‘together’ like a top dressage horse! 

Finishes like a delicious lemon sorbet. Liquid panna cotta. SS. 


74 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $20,000-30,000 

75 3 mags (3 oc) 

per lot: $12,000-16,000 

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Harvest began on the 24th of September 


Champagne 


1275, Lot 77: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle 

#s 1276-1281, Lot 78: Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, 

magnum #s 91, 93-97 

This is from a big crop, with a heatwave in mid-August. In 2012, a 

totally creamy bouquet, then hawthorn, heather and briary hedges. 

Limes, clementines and fresh ginger So full in the mouth, surprising 

for a Blanc de Blancs, but this is no ordinary Chardonnay which was 

beautiful this year. Lemony taste developing to hazelnut butter and 

turning to caramel later. SS. 


76 12 bts (12 oc) 

per lot: $11,000-15,000 

77 6 bts (6 oc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 

78 6 mags (6 oc) 

per lot: $14,000-20,000 

JULIE CAVIL, WINEMAKER AT KRUG, MARKING THE CASKS

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“I sense that we will only succeed if we become outstanding 

through the remarkable quality of our wines.” 

Joseph Krug, 1838 

KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL VERTICAL 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 

Champagne 

1990 (1 mag) Packed in individual wooden presentation case, 

magnum #136 


magnum #25 


magnum #38 


magnum #33 


magnum #92 


magnum #481 


79 6 mags (6 oc) 

per lot: $14,000-18,000 

THE CLOS DU MESNIL VINEYARD

“From the selection of the grapes through to the slow 

maturation of our cuvées, patience and an understanding 

of time is a fundamental guiding force for us. Krug 

cannot be rushed. Time is one of our strengths.” 

Eric Lebel, Chef de Caves, Krug 

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THE CLOS D’AMBONNAY VINEYARD

KRUG CLOS D’AMBONNAY 

Krug Clos d’Ambonnay celebrates, with the rarest of Champagnes, 

the unique character of a particular Pinot Noir grape in a single year. 

They are harvested in a tiny walled 0.68 hectare plot in the heart 

of Ambonnay, one of the most distinguished villages for this grape 

variety in Champagne, and one which has played a special role in 

the life of the House. Krug Clos d’Ambonnay reveals a personality 

with significant presence, great substance and an amazing length and 

finesse. 

KRUG CLOS D’AMBONNAY 

Production: Approx. 4,600 bottles 

Krug Clos D’Ambonnay 1995 

Champagne 

Bottle #’s 3498, 3499, 3500 

Only 3000 bottles released. A fantastic bouquet of honeysuckle 

and Spring flowers, with an after-scent of violets. Then it became 

orange blossom. This is a true Krug with the character of Ambonnay 

marrying power and finesse. Already there are many layers to this 

Champagne, with beautiful balancing acidity. Tremendous orange 

zests on the palate and a superfine texture. Such freshness and with 

such a long finish. I wonder whether a taste of walnuts will kick in as 

it matures in bottle? A suivre, as the French say… SS. 



per lot: $7,000-10,000 

KRUG CLOS D’AMBONNAY 1996 

Production: Approx. 4,500 bottles 


Champagne 

Bottle #’s 3648, 3649, 3650 

In 2012, this is untamed Pinot Noir, like a big, uncut diamond that will 

become multi-faceted. The aniseed and walnuts nose of a few years 

ago is now violets and lavender. A liqueur quality to go with the 

1996 acidity. This will last an age, a rarity and a total experience. SS. 



per lot: $6,000-9,000 

KRUG CLOS D’AMBONNAY 1998 

Production: 4,799 bottles 


Champagne 

Bottle #’s 1798, 1799, 1800 

In 2012, a glowing pale topaz colour. A bouquet of flowers just 

before they decide to fade, a very special moment and which does 

not mean that the wine is following! So delicate and elegant, more 

so than the giant 1996. Warm treacle and honey on toast on the 

palate. The breed of the 1995 (the first vintage of d’Ambonnay), so 

sweet and beguiling. This just melts in the mouth. SS. 



per lot: $6,000-9,000 

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LOT 83 

KRUG CLOS D’AMBONNAY VERTICAL 

Krug Clos D’Ambonnay 

Champagne 

1995 (1 bt) Bottle #3497 

1996 (1 bt) Bottle #3647 

1998 (1 bt) Bottle #2015 


83 3 bts (3 owc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 

Krug Grande Cuvée Equilibre 

(2 bottles are included in the wooden case of 6 bottles “Point to 

Universe 1998”): 

A blend of 75 different wines, from 9 different years, the oldest being 

from 1988 and the youngest from 1998. 

A particular year in Champagne, with a predominance of 

Chardonnays. It made the challenge of re-creating Krug Grande 

Cuvée even more exciting, having to dwell into the reserve wines to 

balance that freshness and that minerality… 

About 30 bottles left in Krug’s cellars. 

KRUG POINT TO UNIVERSE 1998 

Krug Vintage 1998 (2 bts) 

Original tissues 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 1998 (1 bt) 

Bottle #1263, original tissue 

Krug Clos D’Ambonnay 1998 (1 bt) 

Bottle #2014, original tissue 

Krug Grande Cuvée Equilibre NV (2 bts) 



per lot: $3,750-5,000

THE KRUG COURTYARD MIDDLE OF THE 19TH CENTURY 

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TWO PRIVATE VISITS AT MAISON KRUG 

A VISIT TO MAISON KRUG IN REIMS, TOUR OF THE 

VINEYARDS, AND LUNCH IN THE KRUG CLOS DU 

MESNIL VINEYARD FOR TWO PEOPLE 

• Transfer by limousine from Paris (airport or hotel) to Maison 

Krug in Reims. 

• A lunch in the Krug Clos du Mesnil vineyard along with Krug 

Clos du Mesnil tasting. 

• A tour of the Krug Clos du Mesnil and Krug Clos d’Ambonnay 

vineyards after lunch 

• A visit to Maison Krug with the winemaker or Olivier Krug 

• Dinner with our friends from Krug at l’Assiette Champenoise, a 

Krug Ambassade and 2 star Michelin restaurant 

• A suite for one night at l’Assiette Champenoise 

• Transfer back to Paris (hotel or airport) by limousine 

From: $5,000 

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A VISIT TO MAISON KRUG IN REIMS AND A SPECIAL 

TASTING OF HISTORIC VINTAGES AT KRUG FOR 

TWO PEOPLE 

• Transfer by limousine from Paris (airport or hotel) to Maison 

Krug in Reims 

• A tour at Maison Krug and lunch with our friends at l’Assiette 

Champenoise. 

• A tasting with the Chef de Caves, Eric Lebel or Olivier Krug of 

historic vintages including one vintage from the 1960s, one from 

the 1970s, one from the 1980s and one from the 1990s as well as 

a Point To Universe Tasting of Krug Clos du Mesnil 2000, Krug 

Vintage 2000, and Krug Grande Cuvée. 

• A suite for one night at l’Assiette Champenoise 

• Transfer back to Paris (hotel or airport) by limousine 

* Details for booking these private tours must be finalized two months in advance of the travel date. the private 

tours cannot be booked in the month of August or September, during the harvest, or French holidays. 

From: $5,000

THE KRUG COURTYARD TODAY 

“Whoever drinks Krug, at whatever moment, makes a small 

contribution to improving understanding between men, as it 

is impossible to feel bitter or jealous after tasting such nectar.” 

Serena Sutcliffe, Master of Wine, Head of Sotheby’s International 

Wine Department, Légion d’Honneur 

THE KRUG SALE HAS BEEN AN EXTRAORDINARY UNDERTAKING 

and it could not have taken place without the untiring efforts of Olivier Krug, Maggie Henriquez and her team at Krug. 

We thank them for their patience and perseverance in making this sale happen. 

Monsieur Julien Pepin Lehalleur 

Business Development Manager Asia Pacific-Japan/USA 

Monsieur Carl Heline 

US Business Director 

Ms. Dorothy Bakker Lee 

Brand Manager, Krug Champagne 

Monsieur Didier Noel 

Commercial Coordinator 

Monsieur Alain Ponsin 

In charge of this specific labeling at Maison Krug 

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SPECTACULAR FIRST GROWTH BORDEAUX AND GRAND CRU BURGUNDY FROM THE MOSCAHLAIDIS FAMILY CELLAR 

This consignment, part of a larger collection, was recently removed from the Moscahlaidis family’s temperature controlled warehouse in Long 

Island City. 

A staggering selection of mature Bordeaux is on display with five vintages of Pétrus, including a full case of 1989. Further highlights include multiple 

vintages of all five First Growths with full cases of 1982 Latour and Margaux, 1986 and 1989 Lafite, 1989 and 1990 Mouton Rothschild and ten previously 

unopened cases of 1966 Haut Brion. 

While collectors have a rare opportunity to purchase a full case of 1990 La Tâche from DRC, there are also other terrific offerings from this legendary 

vintage in Burgundy from standout producers D’Angerville, Dujac, Faiveley and Roty. 

All wines were purchased at retail on release and stored at the same location ever since. 

RED BORDEAUX 

CHATEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 

Mouton, as it is affectionately known by all its devotees, is the most 

opulent and exuberant of all the Firsts, a reflection of the two huge 

personalities that have headed the Château since 1920, Baron 

Philippe and then Baroness Philippine de Rothschild. The great cassis 

depths of this wine seduce everyone who appreciates the finest 

Bordeaux. It is a gloriously forceful, flamboyant wine, voluptuous and 

powerful. Philippe Dhalluin, Mouton’s talented Technical Director, 

has been at the Château since the harvest of 2003 and the stunning 

beauty of the wines has been further strengthened by meticulous 

attention to detail in vineyard and cellar. Many of my own greatest 

wine drinking experiences revolve around Mouton throughout this 

century and the last. Magnificent Mouton is a sensory photo on the 

mind that stays with one for life. SS. 

Château Mouton Rothschild 1988 

Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé 

u. 4bn, 1t/hs, 7 levels into neck, original tissues 

An absolute classic, cedary, top Pauillac nose. More acidity than 

in 1989, with great projected fruit. Emphatic and cigary. This is a 

keeper. Glorious freshness from magnum in 2012, with excellent 

structure. SS. 

87 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,000 



Lot 88: u. 1bn, original tissues Lot 89: u. 3bn, 1vts, 1t/hs, 7 levels into 

neck 

This is a very great Mouton, with the Merlot picked from 6th 

September and the Cabernet between 16th and 25th September, the 

earliest vintage at Mouton. Lovely spicy nose, like a glühwein made 

of Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated, exotic and very chocolatey. 

One of the best, and most seductive 1989s in Bordeaux, with depth 

and a long finish. At home, in 2011, it was so beautiful, spicy and 

deep, even a little “earthy” on the finish. SS. 

88 12 bts (owc) 

89 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,250-4,500 

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u. 1bn, 1vts, original tissues 

Opulent, plummy nose, almost evolving into a liqueur. Flavours of 

leather, tobacco and prunes. You can certainly drink this from now. 

The last bottle I had, in 2010, had a simply wonderful, fresh bouquet 

that enchanted everyone at the table. SS. 

90 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,500 

THE CHAI AT MOUTON ROTHSCHILD

CHATEAU MARGAUX 

Château Margaux is the most imposing building of all the First 

Growths, its neo-classical elegance reflected in the sheer aristocratic 

bearing of the wines. The superb scent of Margaux fascinates - so 

alluring, so complex and so giving. The Mentzelopoulos régime 

wines are unerringly consistent in quality, often topping the charts 

against the toughest opposition. There is weight and depth, added 

to the breed and class that come from this fabulous terroir. Modern 

vintages are giants, brilliant creations of technical director, Paul 

Pontallier, exuding richness and rewarding the drinker with undying 

memories. SS. 

Château Margaux 1982 

Margaux, 1er Cru Classé 

u. 5bn, 3ts, 1t/hs, 3 levels into neck, stained and scuffed labels, 1 

partially loose and wrinkled label, 2 pen marked labels, slightly corroded 

capsules, excellent color and clarity 

At 30 years old, absolutely stunning. Flawless and at the top of the 

‘treat’ scale. The multi-layered complexity of Cabernet on supreme 

terroir in a very ripe year comes through on the nose, together with 

massive cinnamon. Dense, rich, voluptuous and thick on the palate. 

That blackcurrant ‘bite’ and vibrancy runs all through this. This is 

‘grand vin’ at its most glorious. SS. 

91 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 



u. 2bn, 10 levels into neck, stained, scuffed and soiled labels, 4 nicked 

labels, corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity 

At 30 years old, absolutely stunning. Flawless and at the top of the 

‘treat’ scale. The multi-layered complexity of Cabernet on supreme 

terroir in a very ripe year comes through on the nose, together with 

massive cinnamon. Dense, rich, voluptuous and thick on the palate. 

That blackcurrant ‘bite’ and vibrancy runs all through this. This is 

‘grand vin’ at its most glorious. SS. 

92 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 


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u. 2bn, 1vts, stained and scuffed labels, 4 torn labels, corroded capsules, 

excellent color and clarity 

We put this up against the 1982 at an early 2010 dinner party at 

home and, yet again, some guests had it as their favourite. Certainly, 

now, it has gained in richness and roundness and is indubitably great 

wine, with chocolate, spices, orange and cassis on the nose and 

plums, damsons and orange skins on the palate. It really melts in the 

mouth and yet it is a powerhouse of a wine. In 2011, such plummy 

impact on the nose. You just sink into this. Fabulous and almost 

vanillin. SS. 

93 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,250-4,500 



u. 3bn, 3 slightly damp stained labels 

Concentrated bouquet of pure Médoc class. Glorious cassis 

and currants taste. This is a great Margaux of huge richness and 

dimension. Stupendous. At 23 years old and from magnum, the 

concentration was huge, with glossy glycerol covering the power. 

Coats the mouth. A real 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon wine, as all the 

First Growth Médocs are this year. In large format, it needs 10-20 

years more. In bottle in 2012, lovely, scented, cedarwood nose. Fruit, 

elegance and power with a great chocolatey taste. Superb. SS. 

94 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $4,000-6,000 



1 damp stained and 1 slightly torn label 

Wine gums, leather and liquorice on the nose. Immensely cinnamon 

bouquet and cinnamon stick flavour. Soft, open, roasted taste. So 

different from the 1990 in spite of similar weather conditions. Almost 

sandalwood. So sweet and seductive. Melted in the mouth at 20 

years old. Tasted in 2010 in Hong Kong from Imperial. Lovely 

smoky cassis nose. Spice and liquorice on the palate. Extraordinary 

definition and heathery tastes. Big wine in a big format. In 2011 in 

bottle, it is beautifully composed and with deep impact. SS. 

95 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $4,000-6,000

CHATEAU LAFITE 

Throughout the centuries, Lafite has proved that this is a wine that 

ages in the most ethereal way. Lafite combines elegance, breed 

and scent with sustained power, a miracle of balance and nobility. 

The extraordinary terroir and position in Pauillac have always been 

matched by the Rothschilds’ sense of quality and vision, resulting in a 

wine that has mythical status. Continuity is vital in producing a great 

wine and the wine-making brilliance of Charles Chevallier from the 

1990s to the present day has added extra lustre to this exceptional 

liquid, with the fame of the property spreading further throughout 

the world. 

When serving Lafite, decant it well in advance of drinking as its 

bouquet and taste amplify to multi-faceted dimensions on contact 

with the air. At the Château itself, they double decant, back into 

the original bottle with its unchanging, instantly recognisable label. 

Lafite matures slowly, developing gloriously with bottle age, as 

historic tastings have shown. Collect Lafite for yourself and watch 

it grow! SS. 

Château Lafite 1964 


u. 1bn, 2vts, 1ts, wine comes from 2 different importers, damp stained, 

soiled and scuffed labels, corroded capsules, 1 torn capsule, excellent 

color and clarity 

My last bottle in 2009 was better than expected, given the rain of 

the vintage in this part of the Médoc. Gentle aromatics on the nose. 

The rain took the big personality out of the wine, but there is herby 

charm on the palate. Smoky finish. SS. 

96 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 



u. 1bn, 1vts, 1t/hs, heavily stained, soiled and scuffed labels, excellent 


Last tasted from Imperial in 2009 and an absolute wow. The 

bouquet was all classic Pauillac spice and the taste was lovely, sweet 

and fat – the Imperial seemed to have given it flesh and glycerol. 

Masses of cassis fruit and very more-ish. Melted in the mouth. 

Easily my best ever Lafite 1966. SS. 

97 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

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u. 4bn, 6vts, 1ts, 1 level into neck, heavily stained, scuffed and nicked 


Last drunk from Jeroboam in 2009 and a very pleasant surprise. An 

intriguing nose of smoky mushrooms. A wine that is very much of 

another age, now sweet and gently caressing the palate. SS. 

98 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750 



Lot 99: Stained and scuffed labels, 1 pen marked label, excellent levels, 

color and clarity Lot 100: Stained and scuffed labels, 1 torn and 1 nicked 

label, excellent levels, color and clarity 

I always loved this wine from the start and now, from magnum, it is 

terrific. Very aromatic bouquet, symptomatic of this late vintage. So 

much fat and glycerol on the palate. Finishes so spicy and lacy. The 

most recent bottle had a meaty nose. Tea and roses. Really rich and 

spicy. SS. 

99 12 bts (sc) 

100 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,750-3,750 



Scuffed and stained labels, 2 labels attached to bottles with clear 

adhesive tape, excellent levels, color and clarity 

I always thought this was a great 1979 and, at 30 years old, it still 

is. Last tasted (drunk, actually) from magnum. A lovely meaty, 

chocolatey nose. Some mint too, as it always had. Beautiful middle 

taste. Real power, with that mocha/mint finish. A lot of ‘matière’ 

here. Some mushrooms on the finish. SS. 

101 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $4,000-6,000 



u. 1bn, 1vts, 10 levels into neck, 4 torn and partially missing labels, 1 

mostly missing label, stained and slightly scuffed labels, 4 detached 

labels enclosed 

60% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage. In 2009, it had a sweet 

milk chocolate nose, with cedary and forest floor notes. And cedary 

flavours dominate the taste too. Smoked cèpes finish. A real 

pleasure to drink. SS. 

102 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $4,000-6,000




9 labels stained from original tissues, 1 torn and slightly scuffed label 

This is a total joy, and it always has been. At 24 years old, it had a really meaty/ 

plummy nose – it comes out at you like a train, which is exciting! Great healthy 

red fruit on the palate, a feature of these lovely 1985s. Immensely satisfying. 

Perfectly composed, as the very best Claret should be. SS. 

103 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 



Excellent appearance 

69% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Cabernet Franc, 15% Merlot. I have always been 

passionate about this wine. A great Cabernet Sauvignon year in the Médoc, 

giving density and depth. This now has a formidable aniseed nose – fascinating. 

The exceptional concentration is its ‘leitmotif’, its flavour dark chocolate and 

mint. At Christmas 2011, it was the star of the show, trouncing all-comers with its 

fabulous complexity. SS. 

104 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $6,500-9,500 




The middle of a stunning trio of Lafites and my absolute favourite. 67% Cabernet 

Sauvignon, 33% Merlot. In 2012, extremely scented nose of great class and breed. 

Smoky too. Great ‘family’ similarity with the 1988. Almost minty/chocolatey in 

flavour. A lovely sweet, ripe finish. I think this will go on for ever. SS. 

105 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 

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LOTS 106-115 

CHATEAU HAUT BRION 

Haut Brion is the connoisseur’s First Growth, sumptuous, soft, elegant and fine, so 

come-hither you sink into it. The hidden depths in its velvet folds of flavour are 

a revelation, with the extraordinary Cohiba notes leading to a spicy, constantly 

intriguing taste. With age, Haut Brion simply melts in the mouth, while in youth it 

is delicious before the other Firsts emerge from the chrysalis. This is the classiest, 

finest-textured wine from Pessac-Léognan, with its unique, almost “peaty” flavors. 

SS. 

Château Haut-Brion 1966 

Pessac-Léognan (Graves), 1er Cru Classé 

Lot 106: u. 4x3.5cm, 4x4cm, 3x4.5cm, 1 level into neck, import labels partially 

attached to main labels, damp stained and soiled labels, heavily corroded capsules, 

excellent color and clarity Lot 107: u. 5x3.5cm, 1x4cm, 2x4.5cm, 2x5cm, 2 levels in 

neck, import labels partially attached to main labels, damp stained and soiled labels, 

corroded capsules, slightly damaged owc, excellent color and clarity Lot 108: u. 

5x3cm, 1x3.5cm, 3x4cm, 2x 5cm, 1 level into neck, slightly damp stained labels, 6 

slightly scuffed and 1 nicked label, import labels partially attached to main labels, 

corroded capsules, 1 nicked capsule, 1 slightly sunken cork, 4 slight signs of seepage, 

excellent color and clarity Lot 109: u. 1x3cm, 2x3.5cm, 3x4cm, 3x4.5cm, 2x5cm, 1 level 

into neck, import labels partially attached to main labels, 1 heavily stained, soiled and 

faded label, 1 torn and 1 wine stained label, damp stained labels, heavily corroded 

capsules, excellent color and clarity Lot 110: u. 1x3cm, 3x3.5cm, 3x4cm, 4x4.5cm, 

1x5.5cm, import labels partially attached to main labels, damp stained and slightly 

soiled labels, corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity Lot 111: u. 2x3cm, 4x3.5cm, 

3x4cm, 2x4.5cm, 1x5cm, import labels partially attached to main label, 1 heavily damp 

stained and faded label, 8 damp stained and 4 soiled labels, corroded capsules, 1 

slightly sunken cork, excellent color and clarity Lot 112: u. 4x3cm, 3x3.5cm, 2x4cm, 

2x5cm, 1 level into neck, 7 soiled, 2 wine stained and 2 damp stained labels Lot 113: 

u. 3x3cm, 3x3.5cm, 3x4cm, 1x4.5cm, 1x5cm, 1 level into neck, import labels partially 

attached to main labels, damp stained and soiled labels, slightly corroded capsules, 

excellent color and clarity, Lot 114: Lot 114: u. 4x3cm, 1x3.5cm, 1x4cm, 2x4.5cm, 

1x5cm, 2 levels into neck, import labels partially overlap top edge of main labels, 

damp stained and soiled labels Lot 115: u. 3x3cm, 2x3.5cm, 3x4cm, 1x5cm, 2 levels 

into neck, import labels partially attached to main labels, damp stained and soiled 


Warm, spicy, pure Havana bouquet. Immense projection. Earthy. Warm. A 

touch vegetal (like the 1983). Lovely fresh acidity at the end. Such a spicy finish, 

with black liquorice. SS. 


106 12 bts (owc) 

107 12 bts (owc) 

108 12 bts (owc) 

109 12 bts (owc) 

110 12 bts (owc) 

111 12 bts (owc) 

112 12 bts (owc) 

113 12 bts 

per lot: $1,600-2,250 

114 11 bts (owc) 

115 11 bts (owc) 

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per lot: $1,400-1,800



Heavily stained and soiled labels, excellent levels, color and clarity 

Advanced, but exceptionally deep colour. Nose of coffee liqueur. So 

sweet and melting, which is unique in 1975. A total delight. In 2011, a 

real bouquet of leather, scented fruit and delicacy. Great finesse and 

fruit on the palate. Really good. SS. 

116 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,300-1,800 



Stained, scuffed and faded labels, 3 nicked and torn labels, excellent 

levels, color and clarity 

Fresh herbs and scent on the nose. Touch of orange. Great 

freshness on the palate. Very aromatic flavours. Lovely coffee finish. 

Perfect drinking now. SS. 

117 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 



Scuffed and stained labels, 2 torn labels, slightly corroded capsules, 

excellent levels, color and clarity 

Last ‘enjoyed’ (and how) at a dinner in 2012 where it showed to 

sublime perfection. It remains rich, spicy and chocolatey, with 

smoky, ‘earth’ Pessac-Léognan flavours and a very velvety texture. 

To say that it slips down would be something of an understatement. 

Sumptuous leather and liquorice too. SS. 

118 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 



u. 2x3cm, faded, scuffed and stained labels 

Wonderful scent of the maquis on the nose. Earthy, peaty taste. SS. 

119 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750 



Damp stained and slightly scuffed labels, slightly corroded capsules 

Lovely blackberry fruit on the nose. So opulent and scented. So 

refreshing and vivacious with glorious fresh acidity. Such a seductive 

silky texture. So complete with red and black fruit in abundance. 

At 24 years old, comparing it with the 1982, the 1985 was just more 

entrancing! SS. 

120 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,750-3,750 

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1 slightly soiled label 

In 2011, this is really lovely, ready and oozing luscious flavour. The 

wonderful scent leads to that peat and iron character of Pessac- 

Léognan. Elegance as well. Big finish and a great wine. SS. 

121 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $2,750-3,500 




Last shown at a 2012 dinner where its great youthful bloom was still 

much in evidence, full of intense black fruit and exciting variations on 

the themes of tapenade and peat. But this is all about ripe berries 

and luscious texture, a wine both for now and for decades into the 

future. Magnums are even more concentrated, packing a real punch. 

SS. 

122 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $11,000-15,000 

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1970 

Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classé 

u. 2bn, 4vts, 2ts, 3t/hs, 1 level into neck, heavily glue striped, stained 

and soiled labels, 2 partially torn and 2 loose labels, corroded capsules, 


Tremendously spicy nose. Yes, it has volatile acidity but it also has 

lots of meaty attack. Sweet and sassy too. A complete wine of its 

own. SS 

123 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,100-1,500 

CHATEAU LATOUR 

The power and glory of Latour are undisputed. The consistency 

of Latour, due to its fabulous gravel soil, great situation near the 

Gironde and a succession of inspired winemakers, is unrivaled. It is a 

wine that can start slowly and then takes off like a rocket. It is always 

profound with many layers of taste, a real reflection of the heart of 

Pauillac. Latour is famous for producing impressive wine in more 

modest vintages, but it knows how to seize great vintages and make 

them monuments. SS. 

Château Latour 1970 


u. 2bn, 1vts, 1ts, 3 levels into neck, heavily stained labels, 3 torn labels, 

slightly corroded capsules 

A great plummy, meaty nose. Sweet, multi-dimensional, even 

toffeeish taste. Absolutely delicious now. SS. 

124 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750



u. 2bn, glue striped, stained and soiled labels, excellent color and clarity 

Excellent, thick colour. Nose of raisins and pepper, turning to pure 

dark black truffles and the smell of them when they are “sous la 

cendre”. Thick, almost “salty” coffee, dense taste. An extraordinary 

wine of real intensity and total concentrated dimension. A very 

“Médocain” giant with very complex tannins. SS. 

125 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,500 



u. 6bn, 1vts, 5 levels into neck, stained and scuffed labels, 1 nicked label, 

2 torn capsules, excellent color and clarity 

Rich, fabulous nose, so cedary. Great cedary fruit on the palate. Still 

almost one-dimensional. This gets sweeter and sweeter. Superb, 

rich wine. In 2008 from an Imperial, it was absolutely stunning, 

sweeping all before it – the best I have ever had. An incredible treat. 

In 2011, from bottle, this was just so incisive and youthful, dense and 

powerful. And, post-sale in New York in 2011, from double magnum, 

an immensely spicy, aromatic bouquet leads to that thick, enveloping, 

total succulence of Latour 1982. So sweet and ripe. Massive, yet 

gentle, wine that plumbs the depths of sensory perception. SS. 

126 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $11,000-15,000 



u. 2bn, 2vts, 8 levels into neck, stained and slightly scuffed labels, 1 

partially torn label 

127 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $4,250-6,500 

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All levels bn or better, damp stained labels, 1 slightly loose label 

Smoky, dark fruit bouquet. Just like eating blackberries! Crunchy, 

juicy fruit - so full of health. SS. 

128 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,250-4,500 



u. 2bn, original tissues 

Very Cabernet, very complex nose. Lots of fruit and flesh. Not 

enormous length, easy drinking and relatively light textured. 

Perfectly delicious from magnum in 2012 – this just slips down. SS. 

129 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,500 




Deep, concentrated black fruit bouquet. Meaty flavour with a sweet, 

ripe finish. Built for the future and a classic. SS. 

130 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,000 



1 slightly stained label, original tissues 

Last tasted from double magnum. The nose takes some time to 

come out so decant well in advance, especially from a large bottle, 

and swirl it in the glass. Sweet and soft on the palate, with less power 

than one might have thought. The finish is of slightly roasted berries. 

SS. 

131 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,250-4,250

CHATEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL 

The sheer expression of St.Estèphe comes to us from this great 

property, just over a little stream from Lafite and Pauillac. As the 

ground rises, you see the wonderfully exotic architecture of Cos, 

a landmark in the Medoc and one of the most distinctive of all its 

labels. Jean-Guillaume Prats conducts the affairs of Cos with 

enormous aplomb, each year turning out wines that possess that real 

St.Estèphe flavour and ‘bite’, incredibly pure and indubitably longlived. 

They are monuments of minerality and impact, with a great, 

long sign-off on the palate. SS. 

Château Cos d’Estournel 1986 

St. Estèphe, 2ème Cru Classé 

u. 3bn, slightly damp stained labels 

At 26 years old, deep ‘iodé’ and ink nose of enormous impact. The 

essence of St. Estèphe. This has all the great power of 1986, now 

softened by the decades. Revel in it – the texture is seamless. SS. 

132 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,300-1,800 



2 slightly damp stained labels 

This is a totally alluring wine, so sweet, fresh and, ultimately, 

sumptuous. Chocolate and berries. Approaching its 20th birthday 

and from magnum, it is in full bloom and I find it quite irresistible, 

with all that come-hither 1989 character. SS. 

133 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

Château Cos d’Estournel 


1970 (6 bts) u. 4ts, 2t/hs, heavily damp stained, soiled and scuffed 

labels, 4 torn labels, corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity 

1975 (6 bts) u. 3bn, 1vts, 1ts, 1 level into neck, damp stained, soiled 

and scuffed labels, 1 nicked, 5 torn and 1 partially missing labels, slightly 

corroded capsules, 2 nicked capsules, stickers adhered to capsules, 


134 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 

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CHATEAU DUCRU BEAUCAILLOU 

A silky sip of Château Ducru Beaucaillou is a total evocation of 

St.Julien. The scent, fruit and depth of this great second growth 

oozes class, a liquid tribute to terroir and the winemaking intelligence 

and integrity of the Borie family, the late Jean-Eugène, François- 

Xavier and, since 2003, Bruno Borie. When the wines are young, 

they have huge, black-fruit impact that is almost edible and this 

quality enables Ducru vintages from the Seventies, Sixties and Fifties 

to show with such grace. The sleek texture and alluring layers of 

taste on a mature bottle of Beaucaillou is difficult to beat, as those of 

us who know the 1961 can attest. The 1966 is marvelously exciting, 

the 1970 legendary, the 1975 quite brilliant and the 1982 immensely 

breedy and seductive. The wines from 1995 onwards have 

impressive definition and great style and no one should be without 

the 2003 and 2004, two fabulous wines of dramatically different 

character, as dictated by two wildly differing climatic conditions. 

The essence of Bordeaux is all here. SS. 

Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1970 

St. Julien, 2ème Cru Classé 

u. 1vts, 2ts, 4t/hs, 1 label adhered to bottle with tape, scuffed, stained 

and slightly faded labels, 1 loose label, corroded capsules, excellent color 

and clarity 

A nose of such seduction and sweetness. One of the most complete 

Bordeaux bouquets you will ever experience. Utterly satisfying in 

all its aspects. A starry wine which has always been special. Tasted 

again, at 37 years old, and it is flawless. Luxurious, luscious, and 

classic - and so young, Absolutely juicy. Blueberries on the palate, 

with a concentrated cassis finish. A badge of honour for the late, 

great Jean-Eugène Borie. On its 40th birthday, drunk in London 

but a bottle direct from the château, this was pure delight. There 

is a touch of fragrant, even haunting, mint on the nose. Then the 

flavours explode with fruit and verve on the palate. So incredibly 

sweet and ripe. A miraculous 1970. SS. 

135 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $700-1,000



u. 1bn, slightly corroded capsules 

Superb, bloomy nose which shows the beauty of Merlot. Beautifully 

round and “terriblement” Ducru. Such silky texture. Superb followthrough 

and total Ducru Beaucaillou. At 23 years old, a plummy 

taste that is attractive. SS. 

136 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 



1 damp stained label, 1 slightly corroded capsule 

137 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Château Gruaud Larose 1990 


4 slightly damp stained labels 

At 21 years old, lovely tar and roses nose – Bordeaux’s answer to 

Barolo! Tremendously aromatic. Briary and smoky on the palate. 

Berries, raisins and real concentration. SS. 

138 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

CHATEAU MONTROSE 

In the two great vertical tastings on Montrose, that I have done, it 

is immediately obvious it is one of the most exciting and long-lived 

wines in the whole of Bordeaux. There is an inimitable flavour of the 

ocean in the wines, minerally and even “salty”. The texture is dense 

and tight-knit, with great complexity of taste. SS. 

Château Montrose 1982 


u. 1vts, 1t/hs, heavily stained, scuffed and torn labels, excellent color and 

clarity 

Nice and smooth with very good fruit. SS. 

139 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 



Scuffed and stained labels 

140 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

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u. 1vts, 1 wine stained label, slightly damp stained labels 

141 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Château Pichon Longueville, Lalande 1966 

Pauillac, 2ème Cru Classé 

u. 2bn, 1vts, 2ts, 2 levels into neck, 2 heavily stained and scuffed, 5 

stained and scuffed, 4 torn and 2 slightly loose labels, 1 torn capsule, 


This has always been a wonderful wine but, in 2011, a bottle drunk 

at home was stunning – great old Claret bliss, but old Claret stored 

since virtual inception in a cold British cellar (our own!). Very good 

colour, just going brown/grey at the rim. Smoky, briary red cherries 

on the nose. Total class of a great vintage plus the complexity 

of years. Scented redcurrants. Tertiary fruit. What an impact 

of fabulous Bordeaux mature fruit on the palate, all roses and 

woodsmoke, with a big, definite, 1966 sign-off. SS. 

142 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $450-650 

CHATEAU PALMER 

There is a succulence and generosity about Palmer that makes it 

immensely popular with connoisseurs in every country. The scent 

of Margaux combined with more Merlot than is usual in the Médoc 

ensure delicious drinkability at all stages of its life. It is easy to be 

passionate about Palmer. SS. 

Château Palmer 1982 

Cantenac (Margaux), 3ème Cru Classé 

u. 2bn, 1vts, 4ts, 2t/hs, 2 levels into neck, heavily scuffed and torn labels, 

8 partially missing labels, corroded capsules 

Such a lovely “sweet” wine. This is really getting better and better. 

SS. 

143 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 



All levels bn or better, glue striped, torn and stained labels, 4 partially 

missing labels, 5 detached labels enclosed, corroded capsules 

Extraordinary aromatic nose. Berries and cocoa. This has a liqueur 

quality to it which now makes it taste mature. In 2009, it was all 

smooth chocolate, a real treat. SS. 

144 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,250-3,250



u. 1bn, 2vts, 5ts, 4 levels into neck, 4 nicked labels 

This is a wine of enormous potential, still not fully “out” but beginning 

to come into the home straight. SS. 

145 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 



8 slightly scuffed labels 

Last tasted from Jeroboam and incredibly young in this format. So 

rich and full of spices and vanilla. Beautiful plummy nose. Smoky. 

Quite a pruney finish – mocha and cinnamon. Melts in the mouth. 

Ready. SS. 

146 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $2,500-3,500 

Château Beychevelle 1982 


u. 2bn, 2vts, 2ts, 3t/hs, 2 levels into neck, stained and scuffed labels, 

2 partially torn labels, slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and 

clarity 

In 2012, extraordinarily scented and deep coloured. Cassis, allure 

and fragrance. Incredible succulence. Seamless fruit and charm with 

luscious elegance. Silky slip-down wine and barometer Beychevelle. 

SS. 

147 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

Château Beychevelle 1985 


u. 5bn, 4vts, 3 levels into neck, damp stained labels, corroded capsules 

A real, cedary, Pauillac bouquet. Some depth to it. Full, herby, 

velvety taste. SS. 

148 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

Château La Tour Haut-Brion 1985 

Graves 

Scuffed labels, 1 slightly stained labels 

Lovely almost peaty nose. Glorious irony/fruity taste. So fresh and 

vibrant. SS 

149 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-600 

Château Angélus 1966 

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (A) 

u. 2bn, 5vts, 2 levels into neck, heavily stained and scuffed labels, 

corroded capsules 

150 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

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Château Ausone 1966 


u. 1bn, 2vts, damp stained,soiled and scuffed labels, 1 nicked label, 

import labels partially attached to main labels, 1 partially detached label, 

slightly corroded capsules, 1 nicked capsule, excellent color and clarity 

An extremely interesting wine, with intriguing tastes, great dimension 

and very long finish. SS. 

151 3 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 

Château Cheval Blanc 1949 


u. vts, scuffed, soiled and stained label, label attached to bottle with 

clear adhesive tape, cut capsule reveals fully branded cork, excellent 


Vintage from 26 September to 9 October. A high-temperature, 

dry summer led to a small crop of 25 hl/hectare where the Cabernet 

Franc dominated. 12.4% alcohol. This has always been one of the 

great Cheval Blancs and a perfect wine throughout its life. Slightly 

roasted berries nose. Pure bliss. Liquid cocoa. Unbelievable 

balance of fruit, acidity and tannin. Everlasting in its total beauty and 

chocolate aftertaste with the whole Cheval Blanc identity stamped 

all over it. Approaching its 60th birthday, it is a miracle, when from 

perfect provenance. In 2011 at the Château, a gentle perfumed 

nose, with a little Marmite. So complex, so chocolatey and so meaty 

on the palate, finishing “sweet”. Taste of roses and red fruits. One 

wants to linger long over it. SS. 

152 1 bt (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

Château Pavie 1982 


Stained, soiled and slightly scuffed labels, 3 torn and 3 loose labels, 1 

label adhered to bottle with clear tape, excellent levels, color and clarity 

Really classy bouquet. Finesse and breed. Great succulence and 

fruit. A real tribute to the late Jean-Paul Valette. SS. 

153 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,300-1,800 

CHATEAU PALMER

Château Figeac 1982 

St. Emilion, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B) 

u. 3bn, 6vts, 1ts, 2 levels into neck, stained, soiled and nicked labels, 

slightly loose labels, excellent color and clarity 

Wet, damp old leaves on the nose. Rich undergrowth taste, with 

St Emilion tea-leaf elements. Complex and classy. In 2007, from 

magnum, rich and opulent, but not the absolute best example - at 

25 years old, slight bottle variation is normal. That real ‘herbal’ finish 

that Figeac can sometimes flourish. Lots of meaty flavours on the 

palate. SS. 

154 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,400-1,800 



u. 5bn, 1vts, 6 levels into neck, stained and slightly scuffed labels, 5 

nicked labels 

Powerful Figeac that has years ahead of it. SS. 

155 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 



u. 1bn, damp stained and soiled labels, 4 nicked labels 

Spicy, mature nose, with plums and cloves. Chocolate in the middle. 

Elegance rather than power - seize it now. But, more recently, a 

splendid bottle outdid previous examples. An amazing chocolate 

explosion of flavour. Wonderful wine. So rich and opulent, whereas 

normally in 1986 the Right Bank tends to be a mite thin. On this 

evidence, a knock-out. Again, in 2010, still with a great colour and a 

terrifically chocolate bouquet. Full of aromatics. Utterly coats the 

mouth with glycerol but also with great finesse of texture. SS. 

156 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 



u. 1bn, 6 soiled labels 

Last tasted from double magnum. Very “Russian leather” nose. 

Great dark chocolate taste. It is not quite as big as the bouquet 

denotes but it has great aromatic complexity, with a finish of cherries. 

SS. 

157 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

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CHATEAU PETRUS 

The very word Pétrus creates a “frisson” unlike any other wine 

name - and the liquid in the glass induces a dream-like silence as 

its enormous, almost roasted flavour envelops the palate. The 

sheer exoticism of this revered vineyard, where clay combines with 

Merlot to make something wildly heady, needs to be experienced 

by everyone once in their life (preferably many more times!). 

Pétrus does not taste like other Bordeaux - it is not “classic” but 

stupendously original, full of oriental spice box flavours which unfold 

endlessly. A one-off wine that inhabits a world of its own and, of 

course, a rarity due to its small (11.4 hectare) size. SS. 

Château Pétrus 1966 

Pomerol, Cru Exceptionnel 

u. 1bn, 4ts, 2t/hs, heavily stained, soiled and scuffed labels, 2 partially 

torn and 1 slightly loose label, corroded capsules, excellent color and 

clarity 

Absolutely amazing, still so young and winning, utterly exotic and 

spicy, full of interest and intrigue, textbook Pétrus. Each mouthful 

gave unending pleasure. Profound and complex - but oh so easy to 

drink…. My most recent bottle was totally exotic and mineral, from 

what I call the oriental phase of Pétrus, which was very prominent in 

the Sixties. And it has a lovely sweet finish. SS. 

158 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $5,000-7,000 



u. 1bn, 1ts, 10 levels into neck, heavily stained, soiled and torn labels, 

5 partially missing and 1 slightly loose label, 1 label adhered with clear 

adhesive tape, slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity 

That musky/smoky nose of Pétrus. Slightly vegetal with dry tannins. 

Sweet layers on the finish. Coffee notes. SS. 

159 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 



Scuffed, stained and slightly loose labels, 1 wrinkled and 5 torn labels, 1 

label adhered to bottle with tape, slightly corroded capsules 

At nearly 30 years old, delicate, spicy and earthy on the nose. 

Difficult to place as Pétrus when tasted blind – it does not seem very 

Pomerol. Elegance and ‘line’, with that roasted finish. Drink this now. 

SS. 

160 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $8,000-11,000 



u. 2bn, 2 slightly scuffed labels, otherwise excellent appearance 

Fresh, mocha and red fruit nose. Cinnamon. Vibrant, very red fruit 

character. Lacks real richness but I think it is a notch above the 1985. 

SS. 

161 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $11,000-15,000

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u. 1bn, slightly damp stained labels, 5 nicked and 1 torn labels, otherwise 

very good appearance, color and clarity 

The heat came earlier in 1989 than in 1990, which gives that exotic 

scent which is inimitable Pétrus. Glorious leather and liquorice taste. 

Just so “oriental”. Landmark Pétrus. Limitless dimension. A real 

chocolate flavour to it. This has all the mystery of Pétrus forged in 

exceptional climatic conditions. Flavours of venison and violets. In 

2011, that marvellous roasted raisins and liquorice nose that draws 

you in and seduces you. So utterly sweet, luscious and embracing. 

SS. 


162 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $30,000-40,000 

Château Certan de May 1979 

Pomerol 

u. 1bn, 3vts, 6ts, 1t/hs, 1 level into neck, glue striped, stained and scuffed 

labels, 1 nicked label, excellent color and clarity 

163 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

Château La Conseillante 1982 

Pomerol 

u. 1bn, stained and soiled labels, 5 labels adhered to bottle with clear 

tape, 3 torn and 1 partially missing label, 2 detached labels enclosed, 


Last drunk from our own cellar in 2011 from en primeur stock. 

Decanted an hour before drinking, I even guessed it, as it was just 

sheer, Pomerol beauty. The bouquet is phenomenally sweet and 

spicy – pure scent to dab behind the ears. On the palate, rich and 

yet oh so delicate and elegant. Total seduction. Succulent and 

absolutely revelling in the moment. SS. 

164 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 


Pomerol 

u. 2bn, 1vts, damp stained and soiled labels, 1 scuffed and 1 slightly torn 

label 

Fruit and roses on the nose. Very exciting on the palate. Musky, 

coffee-ish fruit, with real complexity; totally expressive of its terroir. 

SS. 

165 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

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Château Latour à Pomerol 1983 

Pomerol 

Stained, scuffed and nicked labels, 1 label adhered to bottle with tape, 

6 detached labels enclosed, slightly corroded capsules, excellent levels, 


166 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-500 

Château Trotanoy 1989 

Pomerol 

4 slightly stained labels 

So vivacious on the nose - a completely different animal in 

comparison with the 1990. All prunes and roses in the mouth. Lots 

of glycerol and richness which creeps up on you on the back palate. 

Coffee on the finish. Huge spiciness and opulence. Exciting wine. 

SS. 

167 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,300-1,800 

Mixed Lots 

Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1964 (4 bts) 

u. 3bn, 1ts, damp stained and scuffed labels, import labels partially 

attached to main labels, slightly corroded capsules, excellent color and 

clarity 

Château Pape Clément 1966 (4 bts) 

u. 2bn, 2 levels into neck, heavily damp stained, soiled and scuffed 

labels, 1 nicked label, 2 partially detached labels, 2 import labels partially 

attached to main labels, corroded capsules, excellent color and clarity 

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge 1966 (3 bts) 

u. 3bn, heavily damp stained, soiled, scuffed and nicked labels, slightly 

corroded capsules, 2 nicked capsules, excellent color and clarity 

Château Léoville Lascases 1966 (1 bt) 

u. vts, heavily damp stained, soiled and scuffed label, slightly corroded 

and nicked capsule, excellent color and clarity 

168 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-850 

Château Cos d’Estournel 1970 (1 bt) 

u. ts, damp stained and scuffed label, corroded capsule 


Damp stained, slightly scuffed, torn and partially missing label, slightly 

corroded capsule 

Château Beychevelle 1983 (8 bts) 

u. 2bn, 6 levels into neck, damp stained and slightly scuffed labels, 

slightly corroded capsules 

Château Latour à Pomerol 1985 (1 bt) 

Damp stained and slightly scuffed label, clear tape adhered to label, 

slightly corroded capsule 

169 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $450-650

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Château Montrose 1975 (5 bts) 

u. 2bn, 1vts, 2ts, heavily damp stained and scuffed labels, 4 torn and 1 

nicked label, 3 labels adhered with clear tape, 1 partially detached label, 

corroded capsules, 2 nicked capsules, excellent color and clarity 

Château Figeac 1975 (3 bts) 

u. 1bn, 1t/hs, 1 level into neck, damp stained and scuffed labels, 2 torn 

labels, clear tape adhered to labels, slightly corroded capsules, excellent 


Château Pichon Longueville, Baron 1975 (2 bts) 

u. 2bn, damp stained and scuffed labels, 1 corroded capsule, excellent 


170 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-550 

Château Pichon Longueville, Lalande 1978 (6 bts) 

u. 2bn, 2ts, 2 levels into neck, heavily damp stained and scuffed labels, 4 

torn, 1 nicked, 1 partially missing and 1 partially detached labels, 1 label 

adhered with clear tape, slightly corroded capsules, 4 nicked capsules 

Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1978 (3 bts) 

u. 2bn, 1 level into neck, damp stained and slightly scuffed labels, labels 

adhered with clear tape, 1 torn and 1 nicked label, 1 slightly sunken cork, 

1 slightly corroded capsule 

Château Léoville Barton 1978 (2 bts) 

u. 1bn, 1ts, damp stained, torn and wrinkled labels, 1 partially missing 

label, slightly corroded capsules, 1 nicked capsule 

171 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-550 

RED BURGUNDY 

LA TACHE 

6.06 ha (14.4 acres), average production1,870 cases, average age of 

vines: 46 years 

75% of the vineyard is constituted from grafts of the Romanée-Conti 

vineyard. The vineyard is a monopole, the Domaine acquiring what 

is, today, the La Tâche vineyard in 1933 and henceforth recognized 

as AC La Tâche in 1936. Why do I love La Tâche? Well, plums and 

roses and deep, plush velvet fruit is the reason. The texture is always 

thicker than Romanée-Conti. SS. 

La Tâche 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 

Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 

Banded prior to inspection, 6 slightly soiled labels, otherwise excellent 

appearance 

In 2010 from magnum, it had a deep colour and a wonderfully 

rich, mysterious, smoky black fruit nose. Cassis, vanilla pod and 

blackberries bouquet. Utterly voluptuous. A giant wine of extreme 

splendour and total intensity. Extraordinary depth and layers. Well, 

it is supreme and so beautiful that the room was speechless. SS. 


172 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $37,500-50,000 

Volnay, Les Champans 1990 Marquis d’Angerville 

Côte de Beaune, 1er Cru 

Damp stained and scuffed labels, 1 nicked label, 2 labels adhered to 

bottle with clear tape 

173 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

LOT 172 

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Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 1970 Pierre Damoy 


Heavily stained and scuffed labels, 4 nicked labels, 4 slightly corroded 

capsules 

174 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-500 

Charmes Chambertin 1990 Domaine Dujac 


Stained and scuffed labels 

175 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,500-3,500 

Chambolle Musigny, Les Gruenchers 1990 

Domaine Dujac 

Côte de Nuits, 1er Cru 

u. 1x3cm, 1 heavily damp stained label, 11 stained labels, scuffed labels 

176 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750 

Gevrey Chambertin, Les Cazetiers 1990 Faiveley 


u. 3x3cm, scuffed and stained labels, 2 nicked labels 

177 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 

Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 1990 Domaine Pierre Gelin 



178 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 

Charmes Chambertin, Vieilles Vignes 1990 

Joseph Roty 


Damp stained and soiled labels 

179 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $5,000-7,000 

Beaune, Clos du Roi 1990 Tollot Beaut 

Côte de Beaune, 1er Cru 

2 heavily stained labels, 10 stained labels, scuffed labels, 10 detached 

labels enclosed 

180 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $300-450 

UNITED STATES RED 

Dominus 1984 

Napa 

u. 9bn, 1vts, 2 levels into neck, stained, soiled and slightly loose labels, 1 

nicked label, 3 detached labels enclosed, slightly corroded capsule 

181 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900

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LEGENDARY KRUG AND 1982 MONTRACHET FROM DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI 

1979 Krug Clos du Mesnil leads off this special consignment of classic Krug wines which also includes Grande Cuvée in rarely seen jeroboam. Also on 

offfer are several vintages of Dom Pérignon Rosé including 1990 in magnum. Rounding out this collection is a full case of 2004 Chevalier Montrachet 

from Domaine Leflaive. 

Recently removed from temperature and humidity controlled storage 

Property of one of our most knowledgeable collectors 

CHAMPAGNE 

KRUG 

Few great wine collectors, even if they concentrate on red wines, 

bypass Krug Champagne. Its power and sheer vinosity appeal to a 

connoisseur of the greatest Bordeaux and Burgundy, and collectors 

have a tendency to preface their tastings and dinners with a glass 

of this majestic Reims “institution”. Some go so far as to organise 

vertical tastings of Krug in its own right, recognising the unique 

properties of this Champagne in terms of development and maturity. 

SS. 


Lot 182: Packed in wooden presentation case, presentation case # 148, 

purchased on release in 2002 Lot 183: Packed in wooden presentation 

case, presentation case # 079, puchased on release in 2002 








182 1 jero - 3 liter (oc) 

183 1 jero - 3 liter (oc) 

per lot: $850-1,100 

Krug Vintage 1982 

Champagne 

Original wrapper, packed in individual gift box 

184 1 bt (cn) 

LOTS 186, 188, 190 

per lot: $450-650 

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Champagne 

In 2012, a wonderful nose of mandarin orange zests, with a touch 

of melon – un grand depart! So ‘winey’ on the palate, with great 

vinosity and shape. This is monumental Krug and, incidentally, 

the last year when Paul Krug was part of the tasting team – this 

pays a last tribute to him. Seamless fruit. I wonder whether it has 

some similarity with the legendary 1928 at the same age – we can 

only surmise, but it would be logical given the structure. Keep on 

checking! SS. 


185 6 bts (oc) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 

186 3 mags (oc) 

per lot: $1,900-2,500 


Packed in individual wooden presentation cases, bottle #s: 5296, 5335, 

5339, 5344, 5353, 5376 

When I had this on Christmas Eve 2010, it was pure toast and 

marmalade, powerful, bone dry and yet honied – celestial mandarin 

orange juice. In 2012, it is superb, with the patina of the vintage. Figs 

and raisins, opulent and glittering. I just cannot get enough of this – 

a poorly-disguised plea if ever there were one! SS. 

187 6 bts (6 oc) 

per lot: $3,500-4,750 


Bottle # 837, scuffed label 

Stunningly mature now, with the Chardonnay well and truly round 

and deep. SS. 


188 1 bt (cn) 

per lot: $2,500-3,500


Scuffed and stained label, scuffed foil, bottle # 4076 

Gently honied bouquet - really classy. Beautiful on the palate - all 

there. The fruit and acidity, class and beauty are perfectly together. 

SS. 

189 1 bt (cn) 

per lot: $600-900 


Bottle #’s 8956, 3585, 1 scuffed label 


190 2 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 


Packed in gift box, bottle # 7407 

In 2012, a pale green colour. A bouquet of immense finesse and 

lingering fragrance. Stunning balance and creamy glory. Heavenly 

mandarin oranges and lemons. The acidity of the year is so 

beautifully presented, incredibly ‘together’ like a top dressage horse! 

Finishes like a delicious lemon sorbet. Liquid panna cotta. SS. 

191 1 bt (oc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

CHAMPAGNE ROSE 

DOM PERIGNON 

Without a doubt, the iconic prestige cuvée of Champagne. The 

style goes right back to the first Dom Pérignon, the 1921 launched 

for New Year’s Eve 1936 on the French luxury liner Le Normandie. 

Drawn from an astounding 600 hectares of Grands Crus, it has 

the additional advantage of being made by the brilliant Richard 

Geoffroy. DP, as it is fondly known, has enormous éclat and depth 

and the ability to age with grace, for the ever-growing number of 

wine lovers who adore mature Champagne. It is as fascinating to 

compare vintages of DP as with Bordeaux top châteaux. SS. 

Dom Pérignon, Rosé 1990 

Packed in individual gift boxes 

Last tasted from magnum. 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay. 

Smoky cashew nuts on the nose. Almost a touch of beer! That must 

be the malty element. Then the Pinot Noir tends to kick in, finally 

resembling a Côte de Nuits. A lot of vinosity. A real ‘strawberry 

bowl’ taste. So silky - a remarkable texture. So alluring. Figs and 

candied oranges at the end. SS. 

192 3 mags (oc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,500 



193 3 mags (oc) 

per lot: $1,600-2,000 



55% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay. The nose is all peat and 

malt, turning to wild strawberries and nectarine honey. Becomes 

increasingly haunting with air. Damp earth then creeps in. A taste 

like vanilla ice. Rose petals and rosewater. Great delicacy, which 

(almost) masks the power. SS. 

194 6 bts (oc) 

per lot: $1,600-2,000 

WHITE BURGUNDY 

Montrachet 1982 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 

Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru 

Bottle # 665, 668, 670, 672, scuffed labels, slightly corroded capsules 

195 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $10,000-15,000 

Chevalier Montrachet 2004 Domaine Leflaive 


1 slightly scuffed label, slightly scuffed capsules 

196 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $4,000-6,000 

RED BURGUNDY 

Richebourg 2002 Méo-Camuzet (1 bt) 

Clos Vougeot 2002 Méo-Camuzet (3 bts) 

197 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $850-1,200 

THE KRUG CLOS DU MESNIL VINEYARD

LOTS XXX

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LOT 198 

LEGENDARY BORDEAUX FEATURING A FULL CASE OF 1945 MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 

Rarest Bordeaux from the legendary vintages of 1945, 1950 and 1959 includes a 12 bottle case in the owc of 1945 Château Mouton Rothschild originally 

purchased from Sotheby’s in 1999 as well as 11 bottles of 1950 Pétrus in the owc also originally purchased from Sotheby’s in the same year. Lafite, Latour 

and Mouton are next up all in double magnum while not to be missed is the rare Haut Brion Blanc 1994 in imperial and 1993 La Tâche in jeroboam. 

Recently removed from professional storage 

Property of a Gentleman 

RED BORDEAUX 


Mouton, as it is affectionately known by all its devotees, is the most opulent and 

exuberant of all the Firsts, a reflection of the two huge personalities that have 

headed the Château since 1920, Baron Philippe and then Baroness Philippine de 

Rothschild. The great cassis depths of this wine seduce everyone who appreciates 

the finest Bordeaux. It is a gloriously forceful, flamboyant wine, voluptuous and 

powerful. Philippe Dhalluin, Mouton’s talented Technical Director, has been at the 

Château since the harvest of 2003 and the stunning beauty of the wines has been 

further strengthened by meticulous attention to detail in vineyard and cellar. Many 

of my own greatest wine drinking experiences revolve around Mouton throughout 

this century and the last. Magnificent Mouton is a sensory photo on the mind that 

stays with one for life. SS. 



u. 2vts, 4ts, 4t/hs, 1hs, 1ms, 1 wine stained, 3 stained and 4 slightly soiled labels, 

late release from the Château with 2 piece Victoire labels, Reserve du Château 

labels, modern capsules, 1 capsule removed to reveal fully branded cork, 2 slightly 

scuffed capsules, 1 slight sign of seepage, excellent color and clarity, purchased from 

Sotheby’s New York November 19, 1999 Lot 1505 

What more can be said about this wine other than it is extraordinary and not very 

much was made! Incredibly haunting bouquet of flavoured coffee, cloves and 

cinnamon. Raspberries (utterly surprising), gingerbread, blackcurrants and mint 

all battle on the palate with coffee and chocolate lining up to get in on the act. It 

finishes in such elegant fashion - so silky and so seamless. This is not a banal, huge 

wine, it is just a totally complete Claret, perhaps the greatest ever. SS 


198 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $125,000-170,000 

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u. 1ts, 3t/hs, 2hs, 1h/m, 3ms, 1m/ls, 9 torn and fragile labels, 1 heavily 

stained and partially missing label, six scuffed capsules, corroded 

capsules, 2 slight signs of seepage, packed in original straw wraps, 

excellent color and clarity, purchased from Sotheby’s New York 

November 20, 1999, Lot 1957 

199 11 bts (owc - has damaged lid) 

per lot: $22,500-32,500 



u. ms, damp stained, scuffed and nicked label, scuffed and nicked 

capsule, slight sign of seepage, excellent color and clarity, purchased 

from Sotheby’s New York November 19, 1999, Lot 1522 

Incredible plummy nose, full of scented spices. Real mintiness as 

well, à la Heitz Martha’s Vineyard at its zenith. Glorious, sweet and 

heady. Super chocolate finish, like chocolate-covered blackcurrants. 

Marvellously fascinating, ripe and exotic. Riveting to compare with 

the stylistically quite different 1961 and the room usually divides 

on this one. Then, in 2008, at nearly its half century, this was an 

absolute knock-out. Peppermint, eucalyptus nose. Incredibly rich 

and voluptuous on the palate - total glycerol. A wine for hedonists! 

Burnt cassis berries and liquorice, with coffee beans on the end. SS. 

200 1 d.mag - 3 liter (cn) 

per lot: $12,000-18,000 



u. hs, heavily damp stained, scuffed and torn label, corroded capsule, 

excellent color and clarity, puchased from Sotheby’s New York 

November 19, 1999, Lot 765 

In 2012, classic, cedary Latour nose, with a cedary, big taste, a 

monument to all that is great in Pauillac. Inky, tannic and roasted. 

You virtually chew it. It can be a bit “volatile”, but it is always rich. 

SS. 


per lot: $9,000-12,000 

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Stained, slightly scuffed and nicked label, slightly scuffed and nicked 

capsule, rebouchage fait par le maître de Chai du Château en 1986, 

excellent level, color and clarity 

Great noble nose of intense breed and complexity. Immensely rich. 

Superb. Sweet. Amazing. Such blissful richness with a finish of 

pure beauty. One of Bordeaux’s best wines ever. The most recent 

bottle had a sweet, scented bouquet with a touch of coffee. Such 

sweetness on the palate. And recently, there was a magnum that 

was pure velvet. SS. 

202 1 d.mag - 3 liter (wc) 

per lot: $9,000-12,000 



u. ts, scuffed and nicked label 

This is one of the most consistent, crowd-pleasing classified 

Bordeaux ever produced. In 2011, deep cassis and lead pencil on the 

nose. Gloriously opulent, oozing black fruit and with a touch of iron. 

This is set for a long life, combining exoticism and classicism. SS. 

203 1 imperial - 6 liter (owc) 

per lot: $3,750-5,000 

CHATEAU PICHON LALANDE 



Slightly scuffed label 

Concentrated bouquet of pure Médoc class. Glorious cassis 

and currants taste. This is a great Margaux of huge richness and 

dimension. Stupendous. At 23 years old and from magnum, the 

concentration was huge, with glossy glycerol covering the power. 

Coats the mouth. A real 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon wine, as all the 

First Growth Médocs are this year. In large format, it needs 10-20 

years more. In bottle in 2012, lovely, scented, cedarwood nose. Fruit, 

elegance and power with a great chocolatey taste. Superb. SS. 


per lot: $3,250-4,250



At a 2009 dinner in Hong Kong, a glorious spicy nose, like the smell 

of Christmas pudding cooking! Huge black cherries and liquorice 

taste. Perfect composition, bursting with fruit and health. Big impact 

wine. In 2012, as deeply concentrated as ever, just flexing its muscles. 

SS. 

205 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $8,000-11,000 

DRY WHITE BORDEAUX 

Château Haut Brion Blanc 1994 

Pessac-Léognan (Graves) 

Last drunk from magnum. The most wonderful limey/lanolin, 

persistent bouquet. Drenched flower petals. Silky smooth. Beautiful 

fresh acidity. I just find this addictive. SS. 


per lot: $4,500-6,500 

CHATEAU HAUT BRION 

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RED BURGUNDY 



u. 6cm, banded prior to inspection, jeroboam #7, scuffed label, slight 

sign of seepage 

This you will want to keep although it is so luscious it is difficult not 

to fall upon it now (that is permitted for the bottle size!). The huge, 

meaty character is concentrated and tannic, but it is so fruity and 

full that the structure is covered with velvet, in the best Burgundian 

tradition. From magnum in 2009, a real liquorice liqueur and leather 

nose. Even orange zest. Almost “marine”. So rich and gummy and 

now almost a raspberry liqueur flavour. Soft, smoky and round. So 

long. Almost Port-like. Caresses the palate and wraps round the 

interior of the mouth. SS. 

207 1 jero - 3 liter (owc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 


Dominus 1991 

Napa 

u. 3bn 

Cabernet Sauvignon 80%; Cabernet Franc 19%; Petit Verdot 1% 

Concentrated, expressive, cassis nose. So full of berry fruit and 

liquorice. Deep cassis and damp earth taste. Good tannic structure. 

Very linear and classically built. SS. 

208 6 bts (owc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Screaming Eagle, Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 

Napa 

u. 3bn, 2 slight signs of seepage 

Lovely violets and spices on the nose. Like drinking inky velvet. 

Lovely luscious glycerol. Like an essence - it really delivers the 

goods. SS. 

209 3 bts (owc) 

per lot: $4,250-6,000

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LOT 210 

A FULL CASE OF THE GREAT 1947 MOUTON ROTHSCHILD IN MAGNUM 

An incredibly rare offering of a case of 1947 Mouton Rothschild in magnum originally purchased from Sotheby’s in 1999. 

Recently removed from private temperature controlled storage 


RED BORDEAUX 















u. 1t/hs, 4hs, 1ms, 1 stained, 5 slightly soiled, 5 slightly scuffed, 3 torn, 1 partially 

missing and 2 nicked labels, 2 slightly sunken corks, 1 torn capsule missing on top, 3 

nicked and 2 slightly corroded capsules, 3 slight signs of seepage, original straw wraps, 

purchased at Sotheby’s New York - November 19 & 20, 1999, Lot 1515, excellent 

color and clarity, owc missing lid 

Extraordinary, sweet, spiced plums nose. Absolutely divine, sweet and succulent 

on the palate. My last bottle, from the Château, was not Port-like, but so fresh. 

Roasted raspberries finish. SS. 


210 6 mags (owc) 

per lot: $40,000-60,000 

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LOT 212 

FIRST GROWTH BORDEAUX IN LARGE FORMAT FEATURING 1986 MOUTON ROTHSCHILD IN DOUBLE 

MAGNUM 

This superb cellar has been assembled over time with particular attention paid to careful storage. The collector has been a very good 

friend to Sotheby’s and over the years we have been lucky enough to offer parts of his cellar for auction, in order to make room, as it was 

becoming a little too full- a problem we would all like to have! 

First Growth Bordeaux in top condition looms large here with Left Bank greats Mouton Rothchild and Lafite in double magnum as well 

as Right Bank classics La Conseillante in magnum and L’Evangile in double magnum all from the great 1990 vintage. Rhône is up next 

with offerings from the northern Rhône including Jean Louis Chave and five vintages of Cornas from Clape while from the southern 

Rhône comes terrific Châteauneuf from Beaucastel, Pégau and Vieux Télégraphe. Rounding out this collection are the superb wines of 

Zind-Humbrecht. 

Part of a much larger collection of wines, purchased on release and which has been impeccably sourced and stored in a very cold, 

humidity and temperature controlled private cellar 


RED BORDEAUX 















1 slightly scuffed and 1 nicked labels, 1 slight sign of seepage 

Wonderful scent of flowers and fruit – this is really the forest fruits vintage. 

Opulent and briary on the nose. Lots of fruit on the palate but less defined, less 

deep and less Cabernet Sauvignon in character than the 1986. Roses on the finish. 

This Mouton appeals to absolutely everyone. In 2011, just so luscious, opulent and 

winning - in fact, a real “winner”! SS. 

211 3 d.mag - 3 liters (owc) 

per lot: $2,500-3,500 



1 slightly scuffed label, slight signs of seepage, damaged owc 

This has always been stunning, mammoth wine and, at 24 years old, everything 

is confirmed. The most incredible roses-in-full-bloom, cassis bouquet – almost 

hyacinths. Extraordinary aromatic impact. Huge black fruit intensity and density, 

with coffee beans at the end. SS. 



per lot: $6,000-9,000 

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Lot 213: Original tissues, excellent appearance, Lot 214: 1 slightly 

scuffed label 





213 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,500 


per lot: $3,000-4,000 


Throughout the centuries, Lafite has proved that this is a wine that 

ages in the most ethereal way. Lafite combines elegance, breed 

and scent with sustained power, a miracle of balance and nobility. 

The extraordinary terroir and position in Pauillac have always been 

matched by the Rothschilds’ sense of quality and vision, resulting in a 

wine that has mythical status. Continuity is vital in producing a great 

wine and the wine-making brilliance of Charles Chevallier from the 

1990s to the present day has added extra lustre to this exceptional 

liquid, with the fame of the property spreading further throughout 

the world. 

When serving Lafite, decant it well in advance of drinking as its 

bouquet and taste amplify to multi-faceted dimensions on contact 

with the air. At the Château itself, they double decant, back into 

the original bottle with its unchanging, instantly recognisable label. 

Lafite matures slowly, developing gloriously with bottle age, as 

historic tastings have shown. Collect Lafite for yourself and watch 

it grow! SS. 




72% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage. Pure, cedary nose. Pure 

silky taste. Coffee and chocolate. Very classic then - and now. This 

wine just gets better and better. In 2009, at several dinners, a deep, 

spicy nose of great intensity. Cassis and raisins. Great, rich, cedary 

taste that is totally convincing and a real ‘grand vin’. Meaty too, in 

the very best sense. An obvious keeper – I am so glad I still have 

some to comfort me in my old age! In 2010, this is still so young. 

Such a classic, almost vanillin top Médoc. SS. 


per lot: $5,500-7,500 



Original tissues, excellent appearance 

The middle of a stunning trio of Lafites and my absolute favourite. 

67% Cabernet Sauvignon, 33% Merlot. In 2012, extremely scented 

nose of great class and breed. Smoky too. Great ‘family’ similarity 

with the 1988. Almost minty/chocolatey in flavour. A lovely sweet, 

ripe finish. I think this will go on for ever. SS. 

216 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 

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Lot 217: 3 import labels partially attached to main labels, 1 slightly glue 

stained label, Lot 218: 2 original tissues 

57% Cabernet Sauvignon, 13% Cabernet Franc, 30% Merlot. In 

Hong Kong from Jeroboam in 2010, a beautiful, ‘scented garden’, 

Lafite bouquet. Lovely chocolatey taste. Deeply intense, aided by 

the Jero effect. In 2011, supper at home, still in its infancy, all silky, 

smoky black fruit, with enormous power behind it. In 2012, from 

magnum in Vienna, incredibly spicy nose. Rich, liqueurish, intense, 

opulent, with wild herbs and a coffee finish. SS. 

217 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 


per lot: $6,000-9,000 



u. 2bn, original tissues 





SS. 

219 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,250-4,250 




Wine gums, leather and liquorice on the nose. Immensely cinnamon 

bouquet and cinnamon stick flavour. Soft, open, roasted taste. So 

different from the 1990 in spite of similar weather conditions. Almost 

sandalwood. So sweet and seductive. Melted in the mouth at 20 

years old. Tasted in 2010 in Hong Kong from Imperial. Lovely 

smoky cassis nose. Spice and liquorice on the palate. Extraordinary 

definition and heathery tastes. Big wine in a big format. In 2011 in 

bottle, it is beautifully composed and with deep impact. SS. 

220 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $4,000-6,000 



Slightly corroded capsules, otherwise excellent levels and appearance, 

slightly damaged owc 

Last tasted from magnum at 28 years old. This has the real stamp of 

its appellation and the roasted berries of 1982. Dense liquorice and 

spicy aromatics with luscious raisins at the end. In 2011, a wonderful 

spicy nose. And a very “oriental” taste like the pagodas of the 

Château itself! SS. 

221 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,250-4,250



u. 1bn, 1ts, 3 bottles come from a different importer, 1 nicked label, 2 

torn capsules 

Enormous freshness on the nose. Great “frankness” of bouquet. 

Huge depth of flavour which unfolds in multi-dimensional fashion. 

Immensely breedy and seductive. Still could go the distance. SS 

222 12 bts (wc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750 



Scent and finesse. Terrific charm on the palate. SS 


per lot: $1,200-1,600 

Château Léoville Barton 1989 



Roasted currants nose, very 1989. Roasted chocolate taste - heady 

and exotic. Blackberry liqueur. Sumptuous and almost ‘oriental’. 

Completely eclipses the 1990. A recent bottle had a glorious cassis 

nose, utterly ‘oriental’ and spicy. So complex – divine. Aniseed and 

cassis – so gummy. SS. 

224 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

CHATEAU LEOVILLE LASCASES 

A Super-Second that would be King! The late Michel Delon honed 

and crafted this wine to increasingly majestic levels, with a decreased 

amount of grand vin to second wine that really raised the stakes, 

and his son Jean-Hubert has continued in this vein. The structure of 

Lascases, especially in great Cabernet Sauvignon years such as 1996, 

is almost Latour-like. After all, it is next door. SS. 

Château Léoville Lascases 1982 


1 nicked and 1 slightly stained labels 

Tasted from Imperial in 2012 in Hong Kong. Wonderful cedary, 

chocolatey wine. Quintessential top Médoc and inspirational in 

Imperial. A lovely clean, healthy mouthful of fruit. Up there with the 

Firsts in 1982. In bottle later in the year, a heavenly, persistent scent 

led to a glorious soft taste. Immediately cassis-dominated, with an 

inner concentration that is utterly beguiling. SS. 

225 2 d.mag - 3 liters (owc - missing lid) 

per lot: $2,000-3,000 

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51 hl/ha. 59.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25.5% Merlot, 11.5% Cabernet 

Franc, 5% Petit Verdot. 25% new oak. Very tobacco, powerful, rich 

bouquet. Still tannic on the palate, but very rich and spicy. Assertive 

style, still filling out in 2010. In 2011, raspberries, warm spices and 

damp earth on the nose. Lovely cedary taste, full of soft glycerol. 

Nice, decisive finish. A very rewarding bottle of wine. SS. 

226 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 



Lot 228: 4 stained labels, slight signs of seepage 

Gloriously luscious, spicy bouquet, with lots of breed. So glossy and 

rich in the mouth. Absolutely superb. Has stayed so young and 

fresh at 19 years old. A winner from the start, it more than lives up to 

all its early promise. In 2011 in Hong Kong, this had a glorious juicy 

freshness and stunning rich glycerol. I feel it is even better than their 

1982. SS. 

227 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750 


per lot: $2,000-2,750 



Slightly scuffed labels, slightly damaged owc 

Wonderful “earthy”, salty, minerally nose - pure St Estèphe. Soft and 

supple. Irony finish. Drink from now. SS. 

229 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,600-2,250 

CHATEAU PICHON BARON 

This great Second Growth from the heartland of Pauillac has 

refound its former glory from a past epoch, entailing a plethora 

of improvements and investment. The property was acquired by 

AXA in 1987, guided to a higher level by Jean-Michel Cazes and, 

since 2000, Christian Seely who has gone even further with stricter 

selection from the historic 40 ha core of the estate. SS. 

Château Pichon Longueville, Baron 1988 


u. 1ts, 1 nicked and slightly scuffed label, 1 slight sign of seepage 

Brambly, slightly “blurred” nose. Big, cedary and “old style”. Tannin 

and acidity to match the fruit. Good Pauillac structure. Very classic 

in that northern Médoc way, with balance and body. A keeper. SS. 

230 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $700-1,000

Château Pichon Longueville, Baron 1989 


Lot 231: u. 2bn, 1 nicked and 2 slightly scuffed labels, Lot 232: Wax 

capsules 

Dense, spicy, “hot” nose. Really plummy taste. A touch of 

“glühwein” here - a very 1989 trait. A real coffee finish. Thick and 

mouth-coating, again a feature of the vintage. SS. 

231 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,300-1,800 


per lot: $1,300-1,800 

CHATEAU PICHON LALANDE 

The Super-Second that is universally loved and respected. The 

fabulous terroir, linked to inspired ownership, both lead to a wine 

that is brim-full of breed and beauty. The 1982 remains one of the 

wonders of the wine world, so dense and full of flavour one can 

almost bite into it. SS. 



u. 1bn, 1vts, 1 slightly stained label, 1 slight sign of seepage 

There is no other 1983 I more enjoy drinking. In Imperial, it is a mere 

baby and so incredibly young. Deeply aromatic on the nose and 

immense fruity/chocolatey attack on the palate. The bottles are spicy 

and more gentle. SS 


per lot: $1,200-1,600 



Such a classy nose of real breed and ripeness. Such freshness, 

with huge fruit and fat covering the tannic structure. Very Merlot 

finish. Superb. It is so exotic but is it classic? And does that matter?! 

Recently, a hot, melting nose, with the strong vintage character 

overriding the Pichon Lalande character. Sweet and pure coffee and 

cocoa on the palate. Coffee beans plus all the oriental spices. So full 

of texture you can eat it. Recently, luscious damsons nose. Vanillin 

and cedarwood. Very soft and supple at 20! SS. 


per lot: $1,600-2,250 



This is drinking really well now and it is just so consistent. Coffee 

nose, melting on the palate, cigary finish. A thoroughly worthwhile 

wine. SS. 


per lot: $1,200-1,600 


per lot: $1,200-1,600 

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CHATEAU PALMER 

There is a succulence and generosity about Palmer that makes it 

immensely popular with connoisseurs in every country. The scent 

of Margaux combined with more Merlot than is usual in the Médoc 

ensure delicious drinkability at all stages of its life. It is easy to be 

passionate about Palmer. SS. 



Lot 237: u. 2bn, Lot 238: u. 1bn 

Last tasted from Jeroboam and incredibly young in this format. So 

rich and full of spices and vanilla. Beautiful plummy nose. Smoky. 

Quite a pruney finish – mocha and cinnamon. Melts in the mouth. 

Ready. SS. 

237 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $2,500-3,500 


per lot: $2,500-3,500 



2 stained labels 

A touch more overripe than the 2000, but in the same department 

for quality. Exotic notes that even look a bit like 2003. A liqueur-like 

character. The dry herbs of the south. Silky, smoky, mocha in the 

mouth - mature and ready. Cinnamon. Sweeter at the end than the 

‘89. A classic, great St. Emilion but I think the 1989 will last longer. 

Last drunk from double magnum in 2009, it was very vanillin and as 

delicious as usual. SS. 


per lot: $2,750-3,750 

Château Certan de May 1990 

Pomerol 

1 nicked capsule, otherwise excellent appearance 

240 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 


Pomerol 

Lot 241: u. 2bn, 1 stained, 5 slightly scuffed and 1 nicked labels, Lot 

242: 1 slightly stained label, slightly corroded capsules, Nicked capsule, 

slightly scuffed label 

Lovely breed on the nose. Lovely plummy fruit, now turning to 

prune liqueur. Extremely long finish that lingers. SS. 

241 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $2,250-3,000 

242 6 mags (owc, cn) 

per lot: $2,250-3,000

CHATEAU L’EVANGILE 

This stunning property on the high plateau of Pomerol was acquired 

in 1990 by the Lafite Rothschilds from the legendary Madame 

Ducasse. They instigated a vineyard renewal programme and a new 

vat room and cellar were completed in 2004. Jean-Pascal Vazart 

is the extremely able estate manager, under the overall supervision 

of Charles Chevallier. L’Evangile has always been one of my star 

Pomerols, with its exciting, Merlot-dominated, plummy bouquet 

and luscious, profound taste. These are textbook wines of the 

appellation, intense, even exotic, and with myriad facets and layers of 

flavour. SS. 

Château l’Evangile 1990 

Pomerol 

Lot 243: Excellent appearance, Lot 244: 2 slightly scuffed labels, 

otherwise excellent appearance, Lot 245:Excellent appearance 

Glorious scent. Roasted plums taste. SS 

243 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $2,250-3,000 


per lot: $2,250-3,000 


per lot: $2,250-3,000 

Mixed Lot 

Château Cantemerle 1989 (6 mags) 

(owc) 

Château Potensac 1990 (6 bts) 

(sc) 

246 6 bts and 6 mags 

CHATEAU RIEUSSEC 

per lot: $600-850 

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BORDEAUX SWEET WHITE 

CHATEAU RIEUSSEC 

The Lafite Rothschilds acquired this emblematic Sauternes property 

in 1984, adding it to their stable of fabulous, and fabled, wines. The 

superb position of the vineyards ensures its place among the greatest 

sweet wines of the world, further enhanced by the formidable 

improvements introduced by the new owners. These included a 

new cellar in 1989 to extend the vital ageing in barrels which is so 

necessary for the top Sauternes, with new construction again in 2000. 

Severe selection and thus very limited production are the route 

to absolute quality, together with the great skill of estate manager 

Frédéric Magniez, under the overall technical control of Charles 

Chevallier. The ultimate class of the Sémillon grape, married to the 

truly magical ingredient of ‘pourriture noble’, or noble rot, results 

in a wine that is opulent and rich, while always remaining elegant, 

balanced and refined. A glass of Rieussec is more than liquid dessert 

– it is nectar. SS. 

Château Rieussec 1983 

Sauternes, 1er Cru Classé 

Import labels partially attached to main labels, 1 heavily stained, 6 

stained and 1 slightly scuffed labels 

This was the year that Rieussec was bought by the Lafite Rothschilds 

and Charles Chevallier arrived with such éclat. But this great vintage 

was made by the outgoing owner, Albert Vuillier, and it is a fine 

tribute to his era. SS. 

247 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $500-700 




Marvellous apricots and lemons nose of enormous breed. Just 

seamless, satiny beauty. Perfectly balanced with huge concealed 

power and botrytis. SS. 

248 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $500-700 



Oranges and lemons nose plus sultanas. Great freshness combined 

with the opulence. Glossy. All the citrus fruits. An absolute winner, 

at every showing. SS. 

249 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $500-700 



Lemony gold. Unbelievable nose of intense, sun-ripened apricots. 

Staggering in its honied intensity. Just wild! Like hawthorn honey - 

sorry, but it really is. Finish of luscious lavender. Show-stopping. SS. 

250 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $500-700

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In 2012, there is a touch of barley sugar on the nose, linked to the 

very high sweetness of this vintage, comparable to 1929. Lemon 

curd and tar. Really luscious and rich but never cloying. Incredible 

with English strawberries and Cornish crème fraîche – in fact, the 

wine has the texture of crème fraîche. Endlessly mouth-coating and 

silkily opulent. SS. 

251 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $500-700 

RHONE 

Hermitage, La Chapelle 1995 Paul Jaboulet Aîné 

1 slight sign of seepage 

Last tasted from magnum. Wonderful wild herbs nose - almost like 

Chave’s wine - so it must be Hermitage! Marvellous, wild taste. 

Gummy and full of cherries. SS 

252 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 

JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE 

The Hermitage of Jean-Louis Chave hits the heights in every 

vintage. Its hallmarks are a silky softness, huge complex flavour and 

aromatic fascination. They are not wines of brute force, but works of 

art that combine fruit with gaminess in a sumptuous way. They are 

also fabulous gastronomically, as befits a family that are lovers of Real 

Food. SS. 

Hermitage Rouge 1997 Jean-Louis Chave 

I cannot resist already this deliciously complex wine, the result of 

blending several different parcels on the hill of Hermitage. SS. 

253 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

LOTS 258, 254, 269-270 

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3 slightly scuffed and 1 slightly stained labels 

Fabulous red fruit and black truffles nose. Tawny/brambly taste. 

The texture is so refined. Such beautiful, healthy fruit. A lesson in 

wine-making. SS 


254 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,400-1,800 

AUGUSTE CLAPE 

Cornas 1998 Auguste Clape 


Very scented, spicy nose and taste. More refined than most 

Cornas. Lovely, ripe and fine-grained. SS 

255 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $600-800 


256 12 bts (oc) 



257 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 

per lot: $500-700 


100% Syrah. 22 months ageing in oak “foudres”. 

Smoky Portobello mushrooms nose. A mouthful of good acidity and 

roses. Silky texture. SS. 


258 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $600-900


259 12 bts (oc) 

CHARVIN 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Rouge 1999 G. Charvin 

Châteauneuf du Pape 

260 12 bts (oc) 

261 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $550-750 

per lot: $300-400 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Rouge 2000 G. Charvin 


Capsules with French tax stamps, 3 slightly scuffed labels 

262 12 bts (cn) 

per lot: $300-400 

DOMAINE DU PEGAU 

The 11 different vineyards that form the Domaine du Pégau are 

a mosaic of all that is fascinating in Châteauneuf, involving a 

complicated logistical exercise of blending that gives us the Cuvée 

Réservée. The decision to create, in some years, Cuvée da Capo is 

not taken lightly and it delivers a blast of the sun-drenched south to 

take us through the winter months. SS. 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Domaine Pégau, Cuvée Reservée 1998 


263 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $600-900 

THE HARVEST AT CHATEAU DE BEAUCASTEL 

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264 12 bts (oc) 

265 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $550-750 



266 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $600-900 

BEAUCASTEL 

This is the estate of the redoubtable Perrin family which has been 

at the pinnacle of wine producing in the appellation for decades. 

Unusually, all 13 permitted grape varieties are grown at the 100 

hectare property - here they particularly like Mourvèdre and 

Counoise. The vineyard has been organically managed since 1964 

and the wines are aged in oak foudres. The stupendous Hommage 

à Jacques Perrin is only made in great vintages - you will never taste 

a more noble Mourvèdre-dominated wine. Maturing Beaucastel 

wines in your cellar, ready for consumption at the optimum moment, 

is a very worthwhile occupation. SS. 

Château de Beaucastel Rouge 1998 


Lot 268: 1 nicked label 

Lovely raspberry nose. Heavenly fruity, ripe taste. So smooth. SS 

267 12 bts (owc) 

268 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $600-900



In 2011, lovely fresh raspberries and woodlands nose. Glorious sunbaked 

taste, flavourful and enticing. SS. 


269 12 bts (owc) 

270 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

DOMAINE DE LA VIEILLE JULIENNE 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Rouge 2000 

Domaine de La Vieille Julienne 


Lot 271: 2 slightly stained and 2 slightly scuffed labels 

271 12 bts (oc) 

272 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

VIEUX TELEGRAPHE 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Vieux Télégraphe 1998 


Cherry jam nose. So sweet and ripe on the palate. SS. 

273 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $600-900 



274 12 bts (oc) 

275 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $300-400 



Lot 276: Capsules with French tax stamps, 1 nicked label 

276 12 bts (oc) 

277 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $500-700 

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Mixed Lot 

Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge, Cuvée Prestige 1998 

Domaine Roger Sabon (6 bts) 

(oc) 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaurenard, Boisrenard 1999 (6 bts) 

3 slightly scuffed labels, 1 nicked capsule (owc) 

278 12 bts 

per lot: $400-550 

ALSACE 

Pinot Gris, Clos St. Urbain, Rangen de Thann 1997 

Zind-Humbrecht 

Alsace, Grand Cru 

1 slight sign of seepage 

279 10 bts (oc) 

per lot: $300-400 

Pinot Gris, Clos St. Urbain, Rangen de Thann 2000 


Alsace, Grand Cru 

280 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $350-500 

Riesling, Clos St. Urbain, Rangen de Thann 1997 


Alsace 

1 scuffed label 

281 10 bts (oc) 

per lot: $300-400 

Riesling, Clos St. Urbain, Rangen de Thann 2000 


Alsace 

2 scuffed labels 

282 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $350-500

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LOTS 283, 284 

1995 AND 1996 ROMANEE-CONTI 

This is a truly unique opportunity to purchase one of the world’s greatest and rarest wines. Six bottles each are on offer of 1995 and 1996 Romanée- 

Conti from DRC in their original wooden cases. 

Both wines were bought on release and stored in professional temperature controlled storage ever since. 

Property of a Lady 

RED BURGUNDY 

DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI 

The Domaine, as it is known, is iconic. Much more important, it also produces the most extraordinary wines in Burgundy - and it has been doing so for 

a long time. The generations responsible for the Domaine change, but the terroir remains. And these are very special vineyard parcels indeed, married 

to meticulous care and philosophy leading to low yields and healthy, ripe grapes, at whatever cost. From the 1990s, vineyard policy has been organic, 

with co-owner Aubert de Villaine monitoring everything with his usual attention to detail. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines evolve and develop 

dimensions in a way that resembles a mosaic - points of bouquet and flavour making up a harmonious whole that becomes more beautiful as it unfolds 

in the glass. Yes, these are hedonistic wines and yes, they are not like any other. The trick is in capturing what these remarkable plots of vines can give 

and letting them express themselves through minimum intervention and enlightened nurturing. SS. 

ROMANEE-CONTI 

1.80 ha (4.32 acres), average production: 450 cases, average age of vines: 52 years 

In 1760, the Prince de Conti bought the lower part of La Romanée, and a myth was born. The de Villaine and Leroy families acquired Romanée-Conti 

in 1850 and they still own and run the Domaine jointly. It is interesting that in 1850 Romanée-Conti was estate bottled – then this ceased for a period 

and restarted in 1911. Thus, the essence of Romanée-Conti was captured but, in my view, never tamed! It is a wild, extraordinary wine, unpredictable 

and constantly mutating as it matures, but always true to its indubitably great self. 

The care lavished on Romanée-Conti is shown to all the wines of the Domaine, but the breed and refinement in the taste of Romanée-Conti would 

point to an indefinable “something extra” in this 1.80 ha plot. Tradition is respected (Romanée-Conti is always vinified in wooden vat number 17 which 

dates from 1862), but not blindly revered for its own sake. Short pruning, organic fertilizer, low yields, high average age of vines, late picking, selection of 

grapes, long fermentation with natural yeasts, 70-100% vin de presse added to give quality tannins and good acidity, new Tronçais oak barrels from wood 

the Domaine dries itself, almost no racking (and then only by gravity), fining with 3-4 egg whites per cask only in some years according to the character 

of the vintage, no filtration – all this is taken for granted. But Romanée-Conti is more than the total of a mass of intricate manoeuvres – it is the pure 

silk and intoxicating aromas and flavours that appear, as if by magic, from mere marl and limestone. SS. 

Romanée Conti 1995 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 


Banded prior to inspection, bottle #’s 1377-1382 

A piercingly beautiful scent that is pure Romanée- Conti. Violets, liquorice, both 

wild cherries (griottes) and black cherries - the kind you get in Swiss jam. Multilayered, 

many splendoured taste. Super-charged red and black fruit, a touch 

of vanilla and a real dollop of concentrated intensity. Above all, the supreme 

intensity of Romanée-Conti. This is breed “personified” in a wine. Will keep for 

longer than anyone reading this. SS. 


283 6 bts (owc) 

per lot: $42,500-60,000 



Bottle #’s 89-90, 2397-2400 

The total experience in this great vintage. The bouquet has everything. Violets, 

peat, raspberries. A mind-blasting total taste. A huge mouthful of wild cherries 

with plummy fruit, liquorice, all backed up by terrific tannin and ace acidity. Peat 

and black cherries on the finish. Monumental wine - a pillar of the vinous century 

in Burgundy. SS. 


284 6 bts (owc) 

per lot: $45,000-65,000 

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1982 MOUTON ROTHSCHILD AND 1976 PETRUS 


Property of Longtime Collectors. 

RED BORDEAUX 



u. 2bn, 1vts, 1ts, 8 levels into neck, slightly scuffed labels, 1 damp stained 

label, 4 nicked labels, excellent color and clarity 

The ultimate come-hither First Growth. In 2011, a deep, plummy 

nose and luscious, mouth-filling, liquid velvet on the palate. Still 

tannic. Imposing wine. Like sinking into cushions. SS. 

285 12 bts (cn) 

per lot: $9,000-12,000 

OUTSTANDING CHAMPAGNE FEATURING KRUG AND DOM PERIGNON 


1 nicked label 








288 4 mags (cn) 

per lot: $600-800 


Champagne 


An amazing, honied, briary bouquet of sheer, rich projection. Silky 

opulence, guava and orange, vanillin and gingerbread on the palate. 

Totally mouthfilling. At 23 years old, this has to be at its apogee – 

what more could there be? Fullness allied to freshness, cloves and 

hawthorn. In magnum, it is sheer splendour. Merci Krug. In 2011, 

there is more! Incredibly fresh, citrussy nose of extreme seduction. 

So succulent and so full of orangey fruit. Pure, fabulous youth. SS. 

289 9 bts (cn) 

per lot: $4,000-5,500 

Deutz, Cuvée William Deutz Brut 1996 

3 Scuffed labels, 2 slightly damaged owcs 

Gloriously full, rich, honied nuts nose. Stunningly well-bred, richly 

fruity wine, totally harmonious and deep, with a long, flavoury finish. 

Rarely have I seen the 1996 concentration and acidity married so 

well. This is now at the forefront of the prestige/luxury cuvées and 

an absolute revelation. SS. 

290 3 jero - 3 liters (cn, 2 owc) 

per lot: $500-650 

LOTS 292-295, 296 

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Château Lafite 


1989 (2 bts) 

1996 (1 bt) 

1997 (1 bt) Slightly scuffed label 

286 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 



u. 2bn, damp stained and slightly scuffed labels, 1 nicked label 

Rich, almost treacly nose. Deep, rich chocolate and treacle taste. 

Thick and tarry. A double magnum was so rich and soft. SS. 

287 2 bts (sc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 

A superb collection of Krug and Dom Pérignon including Krug Vintage 1985 and 1995 Dom Pérignon in jeroboam 



KRUG 

Few great wine collectors, even if they concentrate on red wines, bypass Krug Champagne. Its power and sheer vinosity appeal to a connoisseur 

of the greatest Bordeaux and Burgundy, and collectors have a tendency to preface their tastings and dinners with a glass of this majestic Reims 

“institution”. Some go so far as to organise vertical tastings of Krug in its own right, recognising the unique properties of this Champagne in terms of 

development and maturity. SS. 

DOM PERIGNON 

Without a doubt, the iconic prestige cuvée of Champagne. The 

style goes right back to the first Dom Pérignon, the 1921 launched 

for New Year’s Eve 1936 on the French luxury liner Le Normandie. 

Drawn from an astounding 600 hectares of Grands Crus, it has 

the additional advantage of being made by the brilliant Richard 

Geoffroy. DP, as it is fondly known, has enormous éclat and depth 

and the ability to age with grace, for the ever-growing number of 

wine lovers who adore mature Champagne. It is as fascinating to 

compare vintages of DP as with Bordeaux top châteaux. SS. 

Dom Pérignon 1990 

1 bottle comes from a different importer, 1 slightly scuffed label 

Very piercing, keen nose with the 58% Chardonnay showing through 

(the rest is 42% Pinot Noir). Lovely “torrefaction”, with fudge and 

coffee at the end. SS. 

291 3 bts (sc) 

per lot: $550-750 


Lot 293: Nicked foil 

A scent that sings - it really takes off. Amazingly mouthfilling and so 

seductive. A “chef d’oeuvre” and, I think, even greater than the 1990. 

SS. 






per lot: $750-1,000


Packed in individual gift boxes, 4 bottles packed in individual gift boxes 

Intense, piercing, rich winey nose. It almost smells Burgundian! 

Great honied flavour with winey length. Orange zest finish. Great 

verve and gravitas, combining the two 1996 characteristics of high 

sugar and high acidity. Last tasted from magnum and it had real 

toasty depth. SS. 


296 11 bts (2 cn) 

per lot: $1,900-2,500 

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame 1985 

Slightly scuffed labels, packed in individual gift boxes 

A glorious, multi-dimensional Champagne - truly “winey”. Jacques 

Peters has constructed a cuvée that is full, far-reaching and hugely 

satisfying. It is wonderful with food - try it with a dim sum feast! SS. 

297 8 bts (2 cn) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame 1990 

Lot 298: Foils with French tax stamps, slightly scuffed labels, Slightly 

scuffed labels, capsules with French tax stamps 

Quite heavenly. All pervasive, nutty, heady bouquet. Great 

rounded full fruit taste. White peaches finish. Utter bliss and the 

perfect intermingling of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. This is a chef 

d’oeuvre of Clicquot’s inspired oenologist Jacques Peters who 

celebrated his 25 years at the wine-making helm of Clicquot in 2004. 

In 2011, glorious, hazelnutty bouquet. Full, ripe, melting taste. A 

simply magnificent bottle. SS. 

298 11 bts (cn, sc) 

per lot: $1,100-1,500 

299 2 jero - 3 liters (owc, cn) 

per lot: $1,100-1,500 

Veuve Clicquot Brut Vintage Reserve 1990 

Champagne 

1 scuffed label, 4 slightly scuffed labels 

300 5 mags (cn) 

CHATEAU YQUEM 

per lot: $500-700 

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RED BORDEAUX 



u. hs, damp stained and pen marked label, excellent color and clarity 

Great noble nose of intense breed and complexity. Immensely rich. 

Superb. Sweet. Amazing. Such blissful richness with a finish of 

pure beauty. One of Bordeaux’s best wines ever. The most recent 

bottle had a sweet, scented bouquet with a touch of coffee. Such 

sweetness on the palate. And recently, there was a magnum that 

was pure velvet. SS. 

301 1 bt (cn) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 



u. 1ts, 1t/hs, wine comes from 2 different importers, stained and slightly 

wrinkled labels, 1 scuffed and 1 soiled labels, 1 import label partially 

attached to main label, excellent color and clarity 

In 2012, classic, cedary Latour nose, with a cedary, big taste, a 

monument to all that is great in Pauillac. Inky, tannic and roasted. 

You virtually chew it. It can be a bit “volatile”, but it is always rich. 

SS. 

302 2 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,600-2,250 



u. 1vts, 3ts, 1t/hs, 1hs, glue striped labels, slightly stained labels, nicked 

capsules 

A great plummy, meaty nose. Sweet, multi-dimensional, even 

toffeeish taste. Absolutely delicious now. SS. 

303 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 


Château d’Yquem 1983 

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé 


One sometimes gets the alcohol on the nose in 1983, mixed with 

dried apricots, crystallised zests, with notes of smoky grapefruit. I 

have also met an enticing raisiny bouquet, orange crème caramel 

middle and oranges and dried apricots finish, still with freshness as 

the acidity was very high this year. It was grapefruit botrytis on the 

nose, a less pure botrytis perhaps than in Yquem of this century, with 

an incredible sugar/boiled sweets taste. SS. 

304 3 mags (cn) 

per lot: $1,300-1,800

RAREST BURGUNDY INCLUDING 2005 CHAMBERTIN FROM DUGAT-PY 

This collection, part of a much larger cellar, features a cornucopia of the greatest producers in Burgundy, often from the stellar 2002 and 2005 vintages. 

Over 60 bottles on offer from Benard Dugat-Py with four vintages of Mazis Chambertin including 2005 while also on offer are not one but two 

vintages of Chambertin from 2002 and 2005. Further selections include 2002 Richebourg from Méo-Camuzet as well as Clos de la Roche 2005 from 

Domaine Ponsot. 

Moving south to the Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru White Burgundy includes Bienvenues-Bâtard Montrachet 2005 from Louis Carillon as well as well as 

2005 Bâtard and Chevalier Montrachet both from Domaine Leflaive. 

Recently removed from ideal private temperature controlled storage 

Property of East Coast Collectors 

RED BURGUNDY 

Bonnes Mares 2004 Bouchard Père et Fils 


305 6 bts (sc) 

Chambertin, Clos de Bèze 2002 Bruno Clair 


306 4 bts (sc) 

Griotte Chambertin 2005 Joseph Drouhin 


307 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 

per lot: $500-700 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

DOMAINE BERNARD DUGAT-PY 

Bernard Dugat is now a name to conjure with. His secret seems 

to be in the superb vines he works with - not clones but selections 

from the vineyards - and in respectful, low intervention approach to 

winemaking. The wines ferment in open cement vats with a manual 

pigeage and one hundred per cent new oak at top level. These are 

rich wines, but also elegant and well-balanced. SS. 

Gevrey Chambertin, Petite Chapelle 2005 

Bernard Dugat-Py 


308 6 bts (sc) 

Gevrey Chambertin, Champeaux 2005 



309 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

Gevrey Chambertin, Lavaux St. Jacques 2005 



1 slightly stained label 

310 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,300-1,800 

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Charmes Chambertin 2001 Bernard Dugat-Py 



311 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 



312 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 



313 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 



314 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 

Mazis Chambertin 2001 Bernard Dugat-Py 



315 4 bts (sc) 



316 4 bts (sc) 



317 6 bts (sc) 



318 3 bts (sc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

per lot: $750-1,000 

per lot: $1,200-1,600

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LOTS 320, 319 

Chambertin 2002 Bernard Dugat-Py 



319 3 bts (sc) 

Chambertin 2005 Bernard Dugat-Py 



320 3 bts (oc) 

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per lot: $3,250-4,250 

per lot: $3,500-4,500

Echézeaux 2003 Domaine Dujac 


321 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $850-1,100 

Clos Saint Denis 2003 Domaine Dujac (4 bts) 

1 slightly scuffed label 

Charmes Chambertin 2003 Domaine Dujac (4 bts) 


322 8 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,100-1,600 

LOUIS JADOT 

Pierre-Henry Gagey and technical director Jacques Lardière oversee 

this remarkable house, one of Burgundy’s most impressive operations. 

And these are great vintages. SS. 

Musigny 2004 Louis Jadot 


323 6 bts (sc) 

Bonnes Mares 2005 Louis Jadot 



324 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Clos des Lambrays 2003 


Big, bursting forth, blueberry nose. Profound, clean and fruity, 

with extraordinary redcurrants. Beautifully pure and a great, really 

successful 2003. SS. 

325 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $550-750 

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326 6 bts (sc) 



327 6 bts (sc) 

Clos de Tart 2002 



328 8 bts (sc) 



1 slightly scuffed label, 1 slightly stained label 

329 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $550-750 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 

per lot: $1,300-1,800 

MEO-CAMUZET 

This is a domain with excellent vineyards and a stellar reputation. 

Henri Jayer was long a consultant after spending much of his career 

leasing vines from the estate. Jean-Nicolas Méo attaches great 

importance to low yields which accounts for the concentration of 

his wines. He also uses, as Jayer did, 100% new oak, except for 

Bourgogne Rouge (50%) and Passe-Tout-Grains (second year oak). 

There is no filtering and bottling is from each cask. I place this 

domain at the pinnacle of Burgundy’s achievements, making wines 

that really express their “climats”. You will never see better Clos de 

Vougeot than from Méo-Camuzet SS. 

Clos Vougeot 2002 Méo-Camuzet 


Wonderfully vivacious nose of complex spices. Terrific fantail of 

flavours on the palate. So rich and so “alive”. An enormous success, 

as usual. SS 

330 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900

Richebourg 2002 Méo-Camuzet 


331 4 bts (sc) 

Clos Vougeot 2005 Méo-Camuzet 



332 6 bts (sc) 

Richebourg 2002 Mongeard-Mugneret 


333 4 bts (sc) 

Richebourg 2005 Mongeard-Mugneret 



334 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750 

per lot: $900-1,200 

per lot: $800-1,100 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

DOMAINE PONSOT 

I recently drank at home a bottle of Ponsot’s Clos de la Roche 

Vieilles Vignes 1992 (a vintage not in this sale!) and reflected what 

absolute joy these wines can bring, especially with bottle age and 

perhaps with decanting so that they can breathe and exude that 

magical scented bouquet of real finesse that is a hallmark at this 

domaine. Laurent Ponsot is an original, with firm views and, now, 

decades of experience. The vineyards here produce some of the 

best Pinot Noir clones now used and Laurent waits until full ripeness 

before picking. Long vatting, some high fermentation temperatures, 

frequent pigeages, a smattering of new wood and no filtration are 

the recipe, but it is the character of the climats that sings through, 

bringing spicy elegance and intriguing sweet, gamey qualities. SS. 

Chapelle Chambertin 2005 Domaine Ponsot 



335 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

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Clos de la Roche, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2005 

Domaine Ponsot 


1 slightly torn label 

336 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,000 

Clos de la Roche, Cuvée Vieilles Vignes 2002 

Domaine Ponsot (4 bts) 

(sc) 

Griotte Chambertin 2002 Domaine Ponsot (4 bts) 

(sc) 

337 8 bts 

per lot: $700-1,000 


Chevalier Montrachet 2006 Bouchard Père et Fils 


338 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 2005 

Louis Carillon et Fils 


339 6 bts (sc) 

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 2006 

Louis Carillon et Fils 



340 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

per lot: $1,100-1,500

DOMAINE LEFLAIVE 

This is a great, if not the great, old family domaine for white 

Burgundy. It demonstrates what a white wine can be, given the 

right soil, the right vines and the right combination of tradition and 

sense of inquiry. It’s also the springboard for the whole region’s 

move towards organic grape farming. The domaine is managed by 

Anne-Claude Leflaive, a worthy successor to the legendary Vincent 

Leflaive who died in 1993 (and I pay tribute to his skill, integrity, and 

unmatched joie de vivre). Anne-Claude began the conversion to 

biodynamics, complete by 1998, and worked with Pierre Morey, her 

winemaker until recently. The wines are bottled after about eighteen 

months following an élevage in oak pièces and small stainless steel 

vats. Let yourself be seduced by their honeyed smoothness - if you 

have not already succumbed to the heady bouquet. I have been both 

thrilled and uplifted by countless bottles, in all their aristocratic and 

multi-dimensional glory. These are wines that have highlights and 

energy. SS. 

Bâtard Montrachet 2003 Domaine Leflaive 


Slightly scuffed labels, 1 nicked label 

Enormous class on the nose. Gingerbread. Glorious clementines 

and ginger on the palate, full, rich and yet beautifully balanced by 

natural (not added) acidity. SS 

341 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 

Bâtard Montrachet 2005 Domaine Leflaive 


342 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,250-3,250 




343 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 




344 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,250-3,250 

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Bâtard Montrachet 2005 Bernard Morey 



345 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

ETIENNE SAUZET 

The wines here are made impeccably under the capable 

management of Gérard Boudot, the son-in-law of Etienne Sauzet’s 

daughter. The Grands Crus are aged in up to fifty per cent new 

wood, the Premiers Crus in one-third, and both are bottled after 

about fourteen months. Today this whole operation remains on top 

form. SS 

Bâtard Montrachet 2002 Etienne Sauzet 


346 4 bts (sc) 

Bâtard Montrachet 2005 Etienne Sauzet 


347 6 bts (sc) 

Chevalier Montrachet 2005 Etienne Sauzet 


348 6 bts (sc) 

Montrachet 2004 Etienne Sauzet 


349 4 bts (sc) 

Montrachet 2005 Etienne Sauzet 


350 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 

per lot: $750-1,000 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

per lot: $1,500-2,000

DOMAINE RENE ET VINCENT DAUVISSAT 

René Dauvissat and his son are gifted winemakers. These Chablis 

are really exemplary, combining fruit and “nerviness” found in this 

appellation, the kind of flavour which makes you go “mmmm”. This 

is done by: organic cultivation where possible in the vineyards(or 

lutte raisonée - using pesticides only when necessary); all-manual 

harvesting; a short débourbage, or clarifying of the must; slow 

fermentation at low temperature(achieved by cooling) in vat, where 

the wine stays until after malolactic fermentation. However, ten per 

cent of the must is fermented in oak barrels. The wine is aged in 

oak casks from April to November, then bottled from December 

to March after refrigeration and light filtration. The wines keep 

beautifully; they go to Parisian and provincial restautrants, private 

customers, and all around the world. Since 1950, the property has 

quadrupled in size, with modern innovations alongside the traditional 

methods. These are wines of great beauty, perfectly balanced, with 

just the right amount of oak. Luscious Preuses and Les Clos, elegant 

Fôret , and Vaillons. The epitome of all that Chablis should be about. 

I wish the Dauvissats could expand even further, and then there 

would be more wine for us devotees! SS. 

Chablis, La Forest 2004 Vincent Dauvissat (4 bts) 

Chablis, Les Clos 2006 Vincent Dauvissat (6 bts) 

351 10 bts (cn) 

per lot: $550-750 

Chablis, Preuses, Vincent Dauvissat 

Chablis, Grand Cru 

2002 (4 bts) Slightly scuffed labels 

2004 (4 bts) 

2005 (4 bts) 

352 12 bts (sc) 



2003 (6 bts) 

2006 (6 bts) 

353 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,300 

per lot: $650-900 

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Chablis, Les Clos, Vincent Dauvissat 


2002 (4 bts) 

2004 (4 bts) 

2005 (4 bts) 

354 12 bts (sc) 

Chablis, Preuses, William Fèvre 


2004 (4 bts) 

2005 (6 bts) 

355 10 bts (cn) 

Chablis, Les Clos, William Fèvre 


2002 (4 bts) 

2004 (4 bts) 

356 8 bts (cn) 

Chablis, Les Clos 2005 William Fèvre (6 bts) 

Chablis, Les Clos 2005 Joseph Drouhin (6 bts) 

357 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

per lot: $550-750 

per lot: $500-700 

per lot: $650-850 

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet 2002 Louis Latour 

(4 bts) 


Bâtard Montrachet 2005 Jean-Marc Boillot (6 bts) 


358 10 bts (cn, cn) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500

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STELLAR KRUG FROM 1979, 1985 AND 1989 

A rare case of Krug Rosé purchased in the 1990s as well as Krug Vintage 1979 and 1985 in magnum from this focused collection, part of a much larger 

cellar. Not to be missed are not one, but two cases of Krug Clos du Mesnil 1985 and 3 bottles of 1989. 



KRUG 

Few great wine collectors, even if they concentrate on red wines, bypass Krug Champagne. Its power and sheer vinosity appeal to a connoisseur of the 

greatest Bordeaux and Burgundy, and collectors have a tendency to preface their tastings and dinners with a glass of this majestic Reims “institution”. 

Some even go so far as to organize vertical tastings of Krug in its own right, recognizing the unique properties of this Champagne in terms of 

development and maturity. SS. 

Krug Rosé NV 

5 bottles in original wrappers, 6 slightly scuffed labels, otherwise 

excellent appearance 


359 12 bts (cn) 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 


Champagne 

Slightly scuffed labels, otherwise excellent appearance and levels 


360 3 bts (cn) 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 


Champagne 


361 1 mag (sc) 

LOTS 359, 360, 362-363 

per lot: $500-700 

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Lot 362: Bottle #’s 13468, 13491, 13492, 13598, 13799, 13974, 13989, 

14008, 14028, 14050, 14288, 14315, 1 slightly pen marked label, 2 nicked 

vintage neck labels, otherwise excellent appearance Lot 363: Bottle #’s 

13449, 13458, 13476, 13516, 13777, 13865, 14001, 14011, 14016, 14061, 

14038, 14039, 5 bottles packed in individual wooden presentation cases, 

3 slightly stained neck foils, otherwise excellent appearance, 

A glorious, crisp, hazelnutty nose. Tremendously young, sprightly 

and keen. Just so incisive. Limey finish. SS. 


362 12 bts (cn) 

363 12 bts (2 sc) 

per lot: $8,500-11,000 


Bottle #’s 15732, 15733, 15758, slightly corroded neck 300th anniversary 

plaques 1698-1998, otherwise excellent appearance 

Really honied bouquet - in a blind tasting it was clearly 1989, with all 

its generous warmth and ripeness. The palate oozes ripeness and 

character, with brilliant balancing acidity from the Chardonnay. Long 

and luscious with a lovely fresh flourish at the end. Will age superbly. 

SS. 

364 3 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,500-3,500

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LOT 369 

1990 ROMANEE-CONTI AND MARGAUX 

A stupendous selection of the best from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti including two bottles of Romanée-Conti and 6 bottles of La Tâche all from 

the legendary 1990 vintage. The great Margaux 1990 is also here with more than a case on offer as well as Lafite 1990 and Pétrus 1989. 



RED BORDEAUX 


Château Margaux is the most imposing building of all the First Growths, its neo-classical elegance reflected in the sheer aristocratic bearing of the 

wines. The superb scent of Margaux fascinates - so alluring, so complex and so giving. The Mentzelopoulos régime wines are unerringly consistent in 

quality, often topping the charts against the toughest opposition. There is weight and depth, added to the breed and class that come from this fabulous 

terroir. Modern vintages are giants, brilliant creations of technical director, Paul Pontallier, exuding richness and rewarding the drinker with undying 

memories. SS. 



Lot 365: Stained labels, 1 slightly scuffed label, Lot 366: u. 1bn, stained 

labels, 1 scuffed label 

Drunk with the 1989 at a Sotheby’s lunch in 2011, with the room 

dividing on individual preference; I just came down on the side of 

the 1989! This is true First Growth beauty, with its projection of silky, 

approachable fruit and sleek bilberry taste - a smoothie of a wine. 

Utterly tempting and full of black fruit, it has perfect balance and 

irreproachable class. SS. 

365 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $8,500-12,000 

366 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $4,250-6,000 



4 slightly stained and 1 slightly scuffed labels 








367 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $4,500-6,500 

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CHATEAU PETRUS 

The very word Pétrus creates a “frisson” unlike any other wine 

name - and the liquid in the glass induces a dream-like silence as 

its enormous, almost roasted flavour envelops the palate. The 

sheer exoticism of this revered vineyard, where clay combines with 

Merlot to make something wildly heady, needs to be experienced 

by everyone once in their life (preferably many more times!). 

Pétrus does not taste like other Bordeaux - it is not “classic” but 

stupendously original, full of oriental spice box flavours which unfold 

endlessly. A one-off wine that inhabits a world of its own and, of 

course, a rarity due to its small (11.4 hectare) size. SS. 



u. 1bn, damp stained and soiled labels, 1 slightly loose and 1 slightly torn 

labels, slightly corroded capsules, 1 slightly torn capsule 

A recent bottle was one of the greatest, with a glorious earthy, 

truffley, tobacco bouquet, with notes of lead pencil and liquorice all 

the way through. It is just so rosy of taste, so bloomy, utterly luscious 

and yet linear underneath. Then, at 25 years old, the bouquet is very 

berryish, typically Pétrus. Irony taste. Absolutely ready. SS. 

368 8 bts (sc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 



Stained labels 

The heat came earlier in 1989 than in 1990, which gives that exotic 

scent which is inimitable Pétrus. Glorious leather and liquorice taste. 

Just so “oriental”. Landmark Pétrus. Limitless dimension. A real 

chocolate flavour to it. This has all the mystery of Pétrus forged in 

exceptional climatic conditions. Flavours of venison and violets. In 

2011, that marvellous roasted raisins and liquorice nose that draws 

you in and seduces you. So utterly sweet, luscious and embracing. 

SS. 


369 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $15,000-20,000

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LOTS 374, 375 

RED BURGUNDY 

DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE CONTI 

The Domaine, as it is known, is iconic. Much more important, it also 

produces the most extraordinary wines in Burgundy - and it has 

been doing so for a long time. The generations responsible for the 

Domaine change, but the terroir remains. And these are very special 

vineyard parcels indeed, married to meticulous care and philosophy 

leading to low yields and healthy, ripe grapes, at whatever cost. 

From the 1990s, vineyard policy has been organic, with co-owner 

Aubert de Villaine monitoring everything with his usual attention to 

detail. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti wines evolve and develop 

dimensions in a way that resembles a mosaic - points of bouquet and 

flavour making up a harmonious whole that becomes more beautiful 

as it unfolds in the glass. Yes, these are hedonistic wines and yes, they 

are not like any other. The trick is in capturing what these remarkable 

plots of vines can give and letting them express themselves through 

minimum intervention and enlightened nurturing. SS. 

Echézeaux 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 


3 stained and 3 scuffed labels 

We drank this at the start of 2008 and we wondered if it was at its 

most beautiful. Oozing healthy fruit and deep, forest flavours, it is 

just a great, gulpable glass of ‘terroir’ and streamlined winemaking. 

Exactly Echézeaux. In 2010 at the Domaine, we thought this had 

better acidity and tannin than the lovely 1999! Wonderful tastes of 

raspberries, undergrowth and wild herbs. So juicy and succulent. 

Amazing. SS. 

370 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,500-4,500 

Grands Echézeaux 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 


1 stained and 1 slightly scuffed labels 

At 22 years old, the bouquet tells you immediately everything 

about great Côte de Nuits – wild and yet breedy. Sweet, succulent, 

glorious taste, gamey and unrestrained. Like liquid simnel cake, with 

the layers of marzipan within the fruit! This is roast grouse wine par 

excellence. A wonderful, fresh, briary finish. One is drinking this 

wine with the bloom of being at peak beauty. It will be more mature 

and more tame but, in 2012, this has the edge of the uncontrollable, 

the addictive ‘extra’ of great Burgundy. SS. 

371 2 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,000-3,000 

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Romanée St. Vivant 1990 

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 


4 stained labels, 1 label askew 

At 19 years old from magnum. A wonderfully suave, smooth, wellbred 

nose. Total liqueur and coffee bean taste. One feels alcohol 

and ripeness. Rich cherries drenched in cassis. Immensely silky 

texture. A finish resembling eating blackcurrants. Now mature and 

ready. Sweet violets at the end, with a bit of tawny fruit and peat 

too. Ah, the complexity of great, mature Burgundy! In 2011 in Hong 

Kong, beautifully defined and very vibrant. SS. 

372 5 bts (sc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 

Richebourg 1990 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 


3 slightly stained and 1 slightly scuffed labels 

At 18 years old, a wonderful, haunting bouquet of roses and wet 

earth. Subtle and complex. A taste of meat and violets. Such silky 

finesse and so many nuances in the flavour. Now ready to drink. SS. 

373 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 



4 slightly scuffed, 1 damp stained and 1 slightly stained labels, 5 slightly 

scuffed vintage neck labels, 1 nicked capsule, 1 slight sign of seepage 

In 2010 from magnum, it had a deep colour and a wonderfully 

rich, mysterious, smoky black fruit nose. Cassis, vanilla pod and 

blackberries bouquet. Utterly voluptuous. A giant wine of extreme 

splendour and total intensity. Extraordinary depth and layers. Well, 

it is supreme and so beautiful that the room was speechless. SS. 


374 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $18,000-25,000 



Bottle #’s 761, 790, 1 damp stained and nicked label, 1 slightly scuffed 

label, 1 slightly scuffed and 1 slightly damp stained vintage neck labels 

A very great wine, the epitome of that Romanée-Conti silkiness. 

The full aristocratic dimension of the wine is in full flower here, 

packed with concentration and fruit to the maximum degree. SS. 


375 2 bts (sc) 

per lot: $20,000-30,000

SUPERB FIRST GROWTH BORDEAUX 

This consignment features parcel quantities of First Growths from the Left Bank: 1986 Mouton Rothschild, 1990 Lafite Rothschild and 1990 and 1995 

Margaux. Rounding out the consignment is 1990 Angélus and three cases of Napa Valley legend Opus One. 


Property of an East Coast Collector 

RED BORDEAUX 



Lot 376: u. 2bn, 1vts, original tissues, 3 slightly scuffed labels, otherwise 

excellent appearance Lot 377: u. 1bn, 4vts, 6ts, 1t/hs, original tissues, 2 

stained and 4 nicked labels, 1 slight sign of seepage 

This has always been stunning, mammoth wine and, at 24 years old, 

everything is confirmed. The most incredible roses-in-full-bloom, 

cassis bouquet – almost hyacinths. Extraordinary aromatic impact. 

Huge black fruit intensity and density, with coffee beans at the end. 

SS. 

376 12 bts (owc) 

377 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $8,500-12,000 



Lot 379: u. 1bn, 1ts 

Drunk with the 1989 at a Sotheby’s lunch in 2011, with the room 

dividing on individual preference; I just came down on the side of 

the 1989! This is true First Growth beauty, with its projection of silky, 

approachable fruit and sleek bilberry taste - a smoothie of a wine. 

Utterly tempting and full of black fruit, it has perfect balance and 

irreproachable class. SS. 

378 12 bts (owc) 

379 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $8,500-12,000 



u. 4bn, 5vts, 2ts, 1 level into neck, 2 slightly scuffed labels 





380 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,500-5,000 



u. 3bn, original tissues, slightly wrinkled labels 

As a seventeen year old, this became accessible. Cassis nose. Soft, 

enveloping taste, with chocolate flavours. Spicy and juicy - one can 

drink lots of it! Wonderfully elegant, fragrant nose at 20 years old. 

Great finesse and tremendous length. A real taste of red cherries. 

SS. 

381 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 

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382 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $8,000-11,000 




A touch more overripe than the 2000, but in the same department 

for quality. Exotic notes that even look a bit like 2003. A liqueur-like 

character. The dry herbs of the south. Silky, smoky, mocha in the 

mouth - mature and ready. Cinnamon. Sweeter at the end than the 

‘89. A classic, great St. Emilion but I think the 1989 will last longer. 

Last drunk from double magnum in 2009, it was very vanillin and as 

delicious as usual. SS. 

383 11 bts (owc) 

per lot: $2,000-3,000 



Lot 385: 5 scuffed and 1 nicked labels 

Last tasted at a great Imperial dinner in Hong Kong in 2011. 

Voluptuous, classic Margaux on the nose. So glossy, so cedary, with 

a touch of cocoa at the end. So youthful and fresh. SS. 

384 12 bts (owc) 

385 12 bts (cn) 

per lot: $3,500-5,000 


Opus One 1990 

Napa 

Lot 386: u. 3bn, original tissues, 1 sign of seepage, Lot 387: u. 4bn, 1vts, 

original tissues, 1 sign of seepage 

Exceptionally spicy, glühwein nose. Thick, ripe damsons on the 

palate. Mouth-melting. Perfect at 18 years old. SS. 

386 12 bts (2 owc) 

387 12 bts (2 owc) 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 

Opus One 1995 

Napa 


Glorious full, fruity, bloomy, spicy, red fruit liqueur nose. Stunning 

and voluptuous. Damsons, plums, vanilla pod, with cardomum at the 

end. This is hedonistic Opus! SS. 

388 12 bts (2 owc) 

per lot: $2,000-3,000

RAREST ITALIAN AMARONE, BAROLO AND BRUNELLO 

This consignment, part of a much larger collection, starts with the legendary wines of the late Giuseppe Quintarelli and includes his Alzero, Amarone 

and Amarone Riserva. Outstanding Barolo and Brunello in parcel quantities from Rocche Dei Manzoni, Bartolo Mascarello and Poggio di Sotto is 

followed by mature Champagne from Billecart- Salmon and a full case of Montrachet from Marc Colin. 


ITALY 

GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI 

The wines of Giuseppe Quintarelli are some of the most sought 

after in the world. A traditionalist but also a perfectionist, Quintarelli 

has created the standard for which all Veneto reds are judged. 

His legendary Amarone, Recioto, and Alzero follow the practices 

and extraordinarily detailed standards enacted by his father and 

grandfather before him. Extended cask maturation and rigorous 

grape selection lead to immense complexity of flavor and richness 

and allow for long term aging before their release. 

Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2000 

Giuseppe Quintarelli 

Veneto 

A nose of nougatine. And a taste of red fruit and toffee. SS. 

389 12 bts (oc) 

390 12 bts (oc) 

391 12 bts (oc) 

392 12 bts (oc) 

393 12 bts (oc) 

394 12 bts (oc) 

395 12 bts (oc) 

396 12 bts (oc) 

397 12 bts (oc) 

398 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $550-750 

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Alzero, Cabernet Franc 1987 Giuseppe Quintarelli 

Veneto 

399 10 bts (cn) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 


Veneto 


400 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 


Veneto 

401 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $1,600-2,250 


Veneto 

Smells of autumn fires and smoky leaves and mist. Masses of sweet 

cherry flavours on the palate. Like heavenly fruit juice! Drink a glass 

with a wedge of Parmigiano – marriage the Italian way! SS. 

402 12 bts (oc) 

403 12 bts (oc) 

404 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 

405 10 bts and 1 mag (oc, cn) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000

Amarone, della Valpolicella, Classico 1998 


Veneto 

406 12 bts (oc) 

407 12 bts (oc) 

408 12 bts (oc) 

409 12 bts (oc) 

410 12 bts (oc) 

411 12 bts (oc) 

412 12 bts (oc) 

413 12 bts (oc) 

414 12 bts (oc) 

415 12 bts (oc) 

Amarone, della Valpolicella, Classico 2000 


Veneto 

416 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $2,000-2,750 

per lot: $1,600-2,250 

Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, Selezione 2000 


Veneto 

417 6 bts (oc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 

Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico Riserva 1995 


Veneto 

418 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,500 

419 6 bts (cn) 

per lot: $1,500-2,250 

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ROCCHE DEI MANZONI 

An historic site first established in the 18th century and located in the 

Manzoni Soprana area of Monforte d’Alba, Rocche dei Manzoni was 

purchased by Valentino Migliorini in 1974, and is now under the sole 

direction of his son Rodolfo. The estate’s Barolos are made in a sleek, 

modern style, with 100% new French oak maturation. The Santo 

Stefano di Perno vineyard is the jewel in the crown of Rocche dei 

Manzoni’s single-vineyard Barolos; the others being the Vigna d’la 

Roul and Big ‘d Big. 

Barolo, Vigna Capella, S. Stefano di Perno 1997 

Rocche dei Manzoni 

Piemonte 

Lots 427-428: 1 nicked label, Lot 429: u. 1ts, 1 slight sign of seepage 

420 12 bts (oc) 

421 12 bts (oc) 

422 12 bts (oc) 

423 12 bts (oc) 

424 12 bts (oc) 

425 12 bts (oc) 

426 12 bts (oc) 

427 12 bts (oc) 

428 12 bts (oc) 

429 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $300-450 

Barolo, Big ‘d Big 1997 Rocche dei Manzoni 

Piemonte 

Lot 436: u. 1ts, 1 slight sign of seepage Lot 437: u. 1ts, 1 slight sign of 

seepage Lot 438: u. 1ts, 1 nicked label, 1 slight sign of seepage Lot 439: 

u. 2ts, 2 slight signs of seepage 

430 12 bts (oc) 

431 12 bts (oc) 

432 12 bts (oc) 

433 12 bts (oc) 

434 12 bts (oc) 

435 12 bts (oc) 

436 12 bts (oc) 

437 12 bts (oc) 

438 12 bts (oc) 

439 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $300-450 

Barolo 2000 Bartolo Mascarello 

Piemonte 

440 12 bts (oc) 

441 12 bts (oc) 

442 12 bts (oc) 

443 12 bts (oc) 

444 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $550-750

Brunello di Montalcino 2003 Poggio di Sotto 

Tuscany 

Lots 445-449: Partially detached labels 

445 12 bts (oc) 

446 12 bts (oc) 

447 12 bts (oc) 

448 12 bts (oc) 

449 12 bts (oc) 

CHAMPAGNE 

Billecart-Salmon, Grande Cuvée 1996 


450 6 bts (oc) 

Billecart Salmon Le Clos Saint-Hilaire 1996 

Champagne 


451 3 bts (oc) 

per lot: $400-600 

per lot: $500-700 

per lot: $700-1,000 

Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Nicolas Francois Billecart 1998 

452 12 bts (oc) 

453 12 bts (oc) 

per lot: $600-900 


DOMAINE MARC COLIN 

A brilliant address for White Burgundy, the wines until recently being 

made by Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey who took over from his father 

Marc in 1995. 2004 was the last vintage Pierre-Yves made at the 

domaine and from 2005 onward the wines are now being made by 

his brothers Joseph and Damian. This is a domaine always looking 

for the purest wines reflecting the best terroir and, to that end, they 

have recently reduced the toast on all their barrels, ended use of 

herbicides and now use only ploughing in the vineyards. 

Bâtard Montrachet 2004 Marc Colin 


1 nicked capsule 

Normally, I feel naughty drinking a Grand Cru at three years old, 

but I have to admit that this was marvelous, with its gingery/limey/ 

allspice bouquet and sheer beauty of line on the palate. I also love 

that 2004 harmonious acidity. This domain is on tip-top form at the 

moment. SS. 

454 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

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Montrachet 2004 Marc Colin 


455 12 bts (owc) 

RED BORDEAUX 

per lot: $1,800-2,500 



1 nicked label, packed in 12 bottle damaged owc 

A nose of rose hips and totally classy red fruit, marked deep 

with Latour terroir – and it does not get much better than that. 

Exceptional fruit, tannin and acidity balance. Archetypal First 

Growth Pauillac and such an individual signature on the finish. 

Inimitable Latour, fully open and expressive at a dinner in Hong 

Kong in 2009. From an Imperial in 2011, lovely finesse of texture and 

massive red fruit. SS. 

456 9 bts (owc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,000 

HUNGARY SWEET WHITE 

Tokaji Aszú, 6 Puttonyos 1999 Istvan Szepsy 

Lots 457-458: Original wraps, 1 slightly scuffed label, 1 nicked label Lot 

459: Original tissues 

457 12 hlf.liters (oc) 



per lot: $400-600 

Tokaji Aszú, 6 Puttonyos 2000 Kiralyudvar 


460 12 hlf.liters (2 oc) 

LOIRE 

per lot: $300-400 

Vouvray Moelleux, Le Haut Lieu 1924 Huet (2 bts) 

1 damp stained and slightly wrinkled label, believed late release from 

the Domaine 

Vouvray Moelleux, Le Haut Lieu 1934 Huet (2 bts) 

Believed late release from the Domaine 

Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 1ère Trie 1959 Huet 

(2 bts) 

1 nicked label, believed late release from the Domaine 

461 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900

SPECTACULAR FIRST GROWTH BORDEAUX INCLUDING 2000 LATOUR AND 2005 HAUT BRION 

Recently removed from professional temperature controlled storage 

Property of a Southern Gentleman 

RED BORDEAUX 



1 nicked label, 1 slightly scuffed label 

In 2011, an absolutely classic Pauillac nose, stupendous. Deep cassis 

taste of huge concentration and length. Great, four-square structure. 

Archetypal Latour that hits the spot. SS. 

462 12 bts (cn) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 



In 2011, an absolutely classic Pauillac nose, stupendous. Deep cassis 

taste of huge concentration and length. Great, four-square structure. 

Archetypal Latour that hits the spot. SS. 


per lot: $3,000-4,000 



1 slightly soiled and two nicked labels 

45% made the ‘grand vin’. Glorious red fruit showing beautiful 

maturity of the grapes. Very, very good. David Peppercorn said 

that the texture reminded him of the young 1947. (They have also 

made a tremendous Pavillon Rouge in 2003.) That real “penetration” 

of a 1er Cru bouquet – intense, far-reaching and noble. A huge 

mouthful of stunning, healthy fruit with the complete, perfect balance 

of tannin and acidity. Smoky blackberries finish. SS. 

464 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 



There is just so much scented breed on the nose – evidence of 

superb Cabernet Sauvignon. All the alcohol is so integrated. A 

huge, rosy taste of such ripe fullness. Gummy textured, with 

stunning red and black fruit. So much liquorice. Great éclat. A 

world-beater that will last for ever. SS. 


per lot: $3,250-4,250 

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u. 3bn, 4vts, 3ts, 2 levels into neck, 6 heavily damp stained labels, 6 

damp stained labels, 3 scuffed labels, 3 slightly corroded capsules, 6 

nicked capsules, 1 slight sign of seepage, excellent color and clarity 

The vintage marked the start of Eric de Rothschild’s regime at Lafite, 

with all the improvement that this brought. In 2009, this had an 

absolutely classic, top Pauillac nose, cedary and fruity. Then a lovely 

explosion of cassis berries on the palate. An excellent bottle, with a 

long finish and real consistency all through. SS. 

466 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,250-3,250 



u. 6bn, 1t/hs, 1 bottle comes from a different importer, 11 bottles 

with Taiwanese import labels, 8 damp stained labels, 4 heavily damp 

stained labels, scuffed labels, 1 nicked label, 4 nicked capsules, 1 slightly 

corroded capsule 

Tasted from Imperial in 2012 in Hong Kong. Wonderful cedary, 

chocolatey wine. Quintessential top Médoc and inspirational in 

Imperial. A lovely clean, healthy mouthful of fruit. Up there with the 

Firsts in 1982. In bottle later in the year, a heavenly, persistent scent 

led to a glorious soft taste. Immediately cassis-dominated, with an 

inner concentration that is utterly beguiling. SS. 

467 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,000-3,000 

CHATEAU HAUT BRION

2003 MARGAUX AND 2002 ECHEZEAUX FROM 

DOMAINE DE LA ROMANEE-CONTI 


Property of an East Coast Gentleman 

RED BORDEAUX 



Slightly scuffed labels, 6 nicked labels 





SS. 

468 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $2,750-3,750 



u. 4bn, stained labels from original tissues 






469 11 bts (owc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 



45% made the ‘grand vin’. Glorious red fruit showing beautiful 

maturity of the grapes. Very, very good. David Peppercorn said 

that the texture reminded him of the young 1947. (They have also 

made a tremendous Pavillon Rouge in 2003.) That real “penetration” 

of a 1er Cru bouquet – intense, far-reaching and noble. A huge 

mouthful of stunning, healthy fruit with the complete, perfect balance 

of tannin and acidity. Smoky blackberries finish. SS. 

470 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 

RED BURGUNDY 

Echézeaux 2002 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 


Slightly scuffed labels, 2 nicked labels 

Scented heather nose. Red fruits. A really earthy taste of pure red 

Echézeaux soil. Even a touch gamey. SS 

471 7 bts (cn) 

per lot: $3,250-4,250 

PORT 

Dow 1985 

Slightly scuffed labels 

This is changing a lot at the moment with the nose slightly dormant 

but with spirity fruit on the palate and a dry, liquorice finish. SS 

472 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $250-350 

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CHATEAU LAFITE 1989 AND COLGIN IX ESTATE 


Property of one of our most knowledgeable collectors 

RED BORDEAUX 



Lot 474: 1 nicked capsule 






473 12 bts (owc) 

474 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $7,000-10,000 


Colgin Cellars IX Estate Syrah 2005 

Napa 


This has a real whiff of La Mouline about it! Very scented and 

winning. Very brambly on the palate, with lots of cassis berries, 

liquorice and raspberry. Smooth as a smoothie and so full of spicy 

fruit. A perfectly delicious wine that is utterly more-ish. Lanolin 

smooth and with some lovely orange peel flavours. A perfect 

partner for grilled duck. SS. 

475 3 bts (owc) 

per lot: $250-350

CLASSIC BORDEAUX INCLUDING 1986 MOUTON ROTHSCHILD AND 1989 HAUT BRION 

Recently removed from professional temperature controlled storage 

Property of California Gentleman 

RED BORDEAUX 



u. 1vts, 1ts, 1t/hs, 3 levels into neck, wine comes from 2 different 

importers, 3 import labels partially attached to main labels, 1 stained 

label, 2 slightly scuffed labels 

This has always been stunning, mammoth wine and, at 24 years old, 

everything is confirmed. The most incredible roses-in-full-bloom, 

cassis bouquet – almost hyacinths. Extraordinary aromatic impact. 

Huge black fruit intensity and density, with coffee beans at the end. 

SS. 

476 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,000 



2 slightly stained labels, 1 import label partially attached to main label 

Last shown at a 2012 dinner where its great youthful bloom was still 

much in evidence, full of intense black fruit and exciting variations on 

the themes of tapenade and peat. But this is all about ripe berries 

and luscious texture, a wine both for now and for decades into the 

future. Magnums are even more concentrated, packing a real punch. 

SS. 

477 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $5,500-7,500 

THE TOWER AT CHATEAU LATOUR 

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Château Latour 


1970 (1 bt) u. t/hs, heavily stained and glue striped label, excellent 


1978 (3 bts) u. 1ts, 1 bottle comes from a different importer, 2 stained 

and glue striped labels 

478 4 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 


Harlan Estate 1995 

Napa 

Slight sign of seepage 

85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot. At 14 years old, a briary, 

black berry nose and a peppery, black jam on toast taste. Essence of 

berries. Tannic and a real keeper, with a cassis finish. SS. 

479 1 mag (owc) 

per lot: $550-750 

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 1987 

Napa 

u. 4bn, 4vts, 3ts, 1 level into neck, original tissues, excellent appearance 

480 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $650-850 

PROPERLY STORED WINES FROM VARIOUS CELLARS 


RED BORDEAUX 




Tremendous breed, warmth and come-hither Lafite projection on 

the bouquet. Coffee-ish fruit. Not big but long Lafite lingering 

finish. SS. 

481 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $4,500-6,500 

Château Duhart Milon Rothschild 1994 


4 damp stained labels 

A really impressive, vibrant, inky black fruit nose. Great fruit and 

excellent tannic structure. Very juicy too. SS. 

482 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $250-350 

Château de Marbuzet 1995 

St. Estèphe, Grand Cru Bourgeois 

Under the famed Prats umbrella, this has the cassis-plus-marine nose 

of St. Estèphe and a lovely, sweet, ripe taste. Plummy and full. SS. 

483 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $250-350

Château Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse 1993 


1 wrinkled label 

Violets. Breed. Great finesse of texture. Some oak. Drink soon. 

SS. 

484 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $150-200 



Heavily damp stained labels 

485 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $300-400 



Heavily damp stained labels, 3 nicked labels, 1 torn label 

486 11 bts (owc) 

per lot: $150-200 

Pensees de Lafleur 1996 

Scented and fragrant. Silky textured and elegant. Liquorice and soft. 

But vanillin and tannin at the end. Another bottle had very good 

spiciness. Quite austere at the moment but with excellent flavour. 

SS 

487 6 bts (owc) 

per lot: $200-300 

Clos Fourtet 1982 (1 bt) 

u. bn, heavily damp stained label 

Château Moulin Riche 1985 (2 bts) 

u. 1bn, 1ts, heavily damp stained labels, 1 pen-marked label, partially 

detached labels 

Château Pichon Longueville, Lalande 1986 (1 bt) 

u. bn, slightly stained and slightly scuffed label 

Château Montrose 1988 (1 bt) 

Slightly scuffed, slightly damp stained and nicked label 

Château Malescot St. Exupéry 1988 (1 bt) 

u. bn, heavily damp stained label 

Château Léoville Barton 1990 (1 bt) 

Import label partially overlaps main label 

Château Angélus 1994 (4 bts) 


488 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

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ITALY 

Countacc 1998 Michele Chiarlo (6 bts) 

u. 1bn (owc) 

Countacc 1998 Michele Chiarlo (6 bts) 

(owc) 

Barbera d’Asti 1998 Michele Chiarlo (5 bts) 

La Court, u. 1bn (owc) 

489 17 bts 

RED BORDEAUX 

per lot: $100-150 

Château La Tour Haut-Brion 1994 

Graves 

One would not get this as a 1994 if tasted blind. Very aromatic and 

soft. Amazingly delicious. SS. 

490 8 bts (cn) 

per lot: $250-350 

Château Grand Puy Lacoste 1996 



Last drunk in 2012 from magnum. Pure Cabernet heaven on the 

nose. Voluptuous and full of cassis. Tremendous impact and 

concentration. Still so young, especially in this format. SS. 

491 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 

Château Ducru Beaucaillou 


1978 (1 bt) u. bn, import label partially attached to main label 

1989 (3 bts) Import labels partially attached to main labels 

1999 (3 bts) 

492 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-450 

Château Pavie 


1982 (6 bts) u. 2bn, 2vts, 1ts, 1hs, 1 bottle comes from a different 

importer, 3 damp stained labels, 1 partially torn label, 1 slightly scuffed 

label, 4 nicked labels, 1 slightly corroded capsule, 1 nicked capsule, 1 

slightly sunken cork, 1 slight sign of seepage 

1986 (3 bts) u. 1bn, 1vts, 1ts, 1 bottle comes from a different importer 

493 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-550


u. vts 





Nicked capsule 

Château Calon Ségur 1988 (1 bt) 

Nicked capsule, soiled label 

Château Meyney 1989 (2 bts) 

u. 1vts 

La Dame de Montrose 2000 (2 bts) 

494 10 bts (sc) 

Château Gruaud Larose 1983 (1 bt) 

u. vts 

Château Léoville Poyferré 1996 (6 bts) 


Château Gruaud Larose 1999 (2 bts) 

495 12 bts (2 cn) 

per lot: $300-400 

per lot: $400-550 


Château Grand Puy Lacoste 1989 (3 bts) 



Carruades de Lafite 2000 (2 bts) 

496 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 

RHONE 


2 bottles come from a different importer 

497 12 bts (cn) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 




Here, on the nose, you move towards the “barnyard” - Mourvèdre 

showing its paces. Touch of wild strawberries and toffee on the 

palate. Soft and full of liquorice. SS. 

498 11 bts (owc) 

per lot: $400-550 

RED BORDEAUX 

Carruades de Lafite 1996 

Pauillac 


A wonderfully spicy, opulent, almost wild herbs nose. Blackberry and 

cassis then come through. So luscious and mouth-coating. Such 

ripe tannins. Melts in the mouth but the structure lurks below. SS. 

499 3 bts (sc) 

per lot: $100-150 

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RED BURGUNDY 

Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru 1995 Lechenaut Fernand et Fils 

(3 bts) 

Chambertin 1996 Moillard (2 bts) 

Negociant bottling 

Chambertin 1996 Moillard (1 bt) 

Nicked label 

Nuits St. Georges, Les Damodes 1996 Lechenaut Fernand et Fils 

(1 bt) 

500 7 bts (sc) 

per lot: $150-200 

RED BORDEAUX 



u. 1bn, 2vts, 2ts, 1t/hs, 2hs, 4 levels into neck, 1 heavily stained label, 4 

stained labels, 3 slightly stained labels, corroded and nicked capsules, 

excellent color and clairty 

We put this up against the 1982 at an early 2010 dinner party at 

home and, yet again, some guests had it as their favourite. Certainly, 

now, it has gained in richness and roundness and is indubitably great 

wine, with chocolate, spices, orange and cassis on the nose and 

plums, damsons and orange skins on the palate. It really melts in the 

mouth and yet it is a powerhouse of a wine. In 2011, such plummy 

impact on the nose. You just sink into this. Fabulous and almost 

vanillin. SS. 

501 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,000 



2 slightly damp stained labels, 1 nicked capsule 

72% Cabernet Sauvignon in this vintage. Pure, cedary nose. Pure 

silky taste. Coffee and chocolate. Very classic then - and now. This 

wine just gets better and better. In 2009, at several dinners, a deep, 

spicy nose of great intensity. Cassis and raisins. Great, rich, cedary 

taste that is totally convincing and a real ‘grand vin’. Meaty too, in 

the very best sense. An obvious keeper – I am so glad I still have 

some to comfort me in my old age! In 2010, this is still so young. 

Such a classic, almost vanillin top Médoc. SS. 

502 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $6,000-9,000 


Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 

Napa 

Slightly stained labels 

Stewed plums nose. Inky and thick on the palate. Tannic finish. SS. 

503 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700

RED BORDEAUX 



u. 2bn, 3vts, 2ts, 5 levels into neck, 1 bottle comes from a different 

importer, 4 slightly scuffed labels 





504 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,000-4,500 

Château Latour 1983 (1 bt) 

Slightly stained and slightly scuffed label, slightly sunken cork, excellent 

level, color and clarity 

Château Mouton Rothschild 1995 (1 bt) 

505 2 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-450 



4 slightly scuffed labels, 1 slightly stained label 

Quite a muted nose for Château Margaux but breed on the texture. 

Touch of vanillin. Still very young. SS. 

506 8 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 



1 nicked label, 3 slightly scuffed labels 

Pure cassis on the nose - almost like a liqueur but with excellent 

freshness. Full, blueberry taste. Incredibly dense and aromatic. 

Lovely coffee bean finish. A very great wine and, yet again, proof of 

Paul Pontallier’s technical skill and wine making flair. SS. 

507 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $4,500-6,500 

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 1995 

Margaux 

8 bin scuffed labels 

Real nose of breed. Touch of vanillin. Superb fruit and balance. 

Outstanding. SS. 

508 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Les Fiefs de Lagrange 1995 

509 12 bts (sc) 

Château Pavie Macquin 1993 

St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classé 

510 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $100-150 

per lot: $200-300 

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Château Faugères, Cuvée Spéciale de Péby (a.k.a. Château 

Peby Faugères pre 2005) 2000 

St. Emilion, Grand Cru 


511 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 



Carruades de Lafite 1986 (1 bt) 

Château Duhart Milon Rothschild 1996 (4 bts) 

Carruades de Lafite 1996 (1 bt) 

Château Gruaud Larose 2000 (1 bt) 

512 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

Château Troplong Mondot 1982 (2 bts) 

u. 1bn, capsules with French tax stamps 

Château Canon La Gaffelière 1995 (4 bts) 


Clos Fourtet 2003 (6 bts) 


513 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $200-300 


1 slightly scuffed label, 1 nicked label 

Château Léoville Lascases 1994 (3 bts) 

1 bottle comes from a different importer, 1 slightly scuffed label, 1 

import label partially attached to main label 

Château Talbot 1994 (2 bts) 

Château Malescot St. Exupéry 1994 (2 bts) 

Château Rausan Ségla 1994 (1 mag) 

514 9 bts and 1 mag (cn) 

per lot: $300-400 

RHONE 

Hermitage, Monier de La Sizeranne 1990 Chapoutier (2 bts) 


Châteauneuf du Pape, Château La Nerthe 1995 (4 bts) 

Mauro 1997 (4 bts) 

Slightly scuffed labels, 1 import label partially attached to main label 

515 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $200-300 


Matanzas Creek, Merlot 1992 (1 bt) 

(sc) 

Matanzas Creek, Merlot 1994 (1 bt) 

Arrowood, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Speciale 1997 (5 bts) 

(sc) 

Merryvale Profile 1997 (4 bts) 

Pride Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 (2 bts) 

Pride Mountain Vineyards, Merlot 2001 (2 bts) 

Pride Mountain Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 (1 bt) 

Pride Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2003 (2 bts) 

516 18 bts 

per lot: $300-400

RED BORDEAUX 

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989 

Talence (Pessac-Léognan), Grand Cru Classé 


Thicker, darker colour than the ‘90, but more mature. Wonderfully 

dense, intense, concentrated bouquet of vanilla, violets and cigars. 

Blackberry compote. Totally rich and mouth coating. So thick and 

lush. Touch of Seville oranges and cloves. Pure exotica. I think even 

more exciting than the sleek, beautiful ‘90. Phenomenal. SS. 

517 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $3,500-4,500 

Château Lynch Bages 1995 


Blackberries/Merlot nose comes through. Soft and opulent and 

ready. Will make many friends. SS. 

518 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

Château l’Evangile 1990 

Pomerol 

Slightly soiled and slightly scuffed labels, 1 nicked and 1 torn label 

Glorious scent. Roasted plums taste. SS 

519 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,900-2,500 


Dominus 1985 

Napa 

u. 2bn, 2vts, 2ts, heavily corroded capsules, 3 slightly torn capsules 

520 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $500-700 

RHONE 



2 bottles come from a different importer, 10 capsules with French tax 

stamps 

Lovely raspberry nose. Heavenly fruity, ripe taste. So smooth. SS 

521 12 bts (wc) 

per lot: $600-900 


Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask 23 1985 

(7 bts) 

u. 1vts, 1ts, 1t/hs, 2hs, 2 levels into neck, 4 stained labels, 2 signs of 

seepage 

Château Montelena Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 (1 bt) 

Slightly scuffed and pen marked label 

522 8 bts (sc) 

per lot: $550-750 

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CLASSIC CALIFORNIA CABERNET 

An encyclopedic offering of classic Napa Valley Cabernet including 

seven vintages of BV Georges de Latour Private Reserve, five 

vintages of Caymus Special Selection including a rare case of 1978, 

rarest large format Diamond Creek including 1985 Red Rock Terrace 

in balthazar, twenty vintages of Dunn Howell Mountain including 19 

jeroboams, and nine vintages of Robert Mondavi Cabernet Reserve 

including the great 1974 in magnum. 




Altamura, Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 

Napa 

u. 1bn, 3 heavily wine stained, 3 slightly scuffed, 1 nicked and 1 torn and 

partially missing labels, 1 torn capsule missing on top 

523 5 mags (cn) 

per lot: $300-400 

Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 

Reserve 1997 

Napa 

Lot 524: All levels bn or better Lot 525: All levels bn or better, 1 nicked 

label 

524 12 bts (sc) 

525 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

BEAULIEU VINEYARDS 

Having been founded in 1900, BV has a legacy and history that 

few California estates can approach. The reputation of the wines 

was enriched by the long term involvement of winemaster André 

Tchelisteff. SS. 

Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve 1978 

Napa 

Stained, scuffed and partially torn labels, excellent levels, color and 

clarity 

526 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700


Napa 

9 damp stained, 2 heavily damp stained, 7 nicked, 2 slightly scuffed and 

1 partially torn labels 

Lovely bloomy nose. Blackcurrant bouquet. Delicious curranty fruit 

on the palate. Very glossy. Sweet and alluring. Drink now. SS. 

527 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-600 


Napa 

Slightly damp stained labels, 3 nicked labels, 5 slightly scuffed labels 

528 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-550 


Napa 

Corroded capsules 

529 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $600-900 


Napa 

Bottles: 4 corroded capsules, double magnum: u. vts, corroded capsule 

530 6 bts, 1 mag and 1 d.mag - 3 liter (2 owc, cn) 

per lot: $700-950 

Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve 

Napa 

1979 (6 bts) All levels bn or better, slightly damp stained labels, 1 

slightly scuffed label 

1980 (6 bts) Damp stained labels, 4 partially torn labels, 2 slightly 

scuffed labels 

531 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $450-650 

Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de Latour, Private Reserve 

Napa 

1982 (5 bts) 1 wine stained and 4 slightly damp stained labels, 3 

slightly scuffed labels, 3 nicked labels 

1984 (7 bts) All levels bn or better, 1 slightly scuffed label 

532 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $450-650 

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CAYMUS VINEYARDS 

I think I first realized that Caymus Special Selection was not only one 

of the greatest wines made in California, but a very great wine in the 

context of world wine-making when I attended one of Bipin Desai’s 

vertiginous vertical tastings. The tasting was held in L.A. and we 

drank the Special Selections from 1975-1990 over some spectacular 

food at Valentino. I was deeply impressed by the complexity of the 

wines which, for me, is the real criterion of quality and I was also 

struck by Chuck Wagner’s direct approach, professionalism and zest 

for life. More recently, in Napa we did a vertical tasting of younger 

vintages, which was equally impressive. SS. 

Caymus Vineyards, Special Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 

1978 

Napa 

u. 10bn, 2vts, 2 nicked labels, 4 slightly scuffed labels 

533 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

Caymus Vineyards, Special Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 

Napa 

All levels bn or better, damp stained, 2 slightly scuffed, 2 nicked and 1 


534 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 


1992 

Napa 

u. 6bn, 1vts, 1 heavily stained, scuffed and torn label, 1 partially torn 

label, 4 slightly scuffed labels 

Smells so scented - heavenly cassis perfume. Really vivacious red 

fruit on the palate. So much “edible” crunchy fruit that one has to 

gulp rather than taste - certainly difficult to spit. Excellent acidity 

balance, which gives the freshness. SS. 

535 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $550-750 


Napa 

1980 (6 bts) u. 1bn, 1vts, signed bottles, stained labels 

1983 (6 bts) All levels bn or better 

536 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $800-1,100

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LOTS 538, 565 

DIAMOND CREEK 

When, in 1968, the late Al Brounstein bought 70 acres of land on 

Diamond Mountain, in the northern Mayacamas Range of Napa, he 

noticed three distinctly different soil types as well as a diversity of 

exposure to the sun. There is also a tiny area round the Lake which, in 

some years, is made separately as Lake. 

A thumbnail sketch of each vineyard gives an idea of the scale of 

things. 

Red Rock Terrace, 7 acres with reddish-brown soil. 

Gravelly Meadow, 5 acres with gravel, sand soil and a cooler climate. 

Volcanic Hill, 8 acres of south-facing hillside vineyard with white 

volcanic ash. 

Lake, a 3/4 acre vineyard with gravel, sand soil and the coolest 

microclimate- usually blended into Gravelly Meadow, except in 

outstanding years. 

Production lies between 2500 and 3500 cases a year, one reason for 

Diamond Creek’s comparatively rare appearance at auction - another 

reason is that perhaps wine lovers actually drink the stuff! One can 

see why. SS. 

Diamond Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Gravelly Meadow 1987 

Napa 

Lot 537: Corroded and partially torn capsule on top, slightly sunken 

cork, Lot 538: u. bn, slight signs of seepage 



per lot: $450-600 

538 1 balthazar -12 liter (owc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

Diamond Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Red Rock Terrace 1985 

Napa 

Lot 539: Stained label, Lot 540: Chipped and partially missing wax 

capsule, slight sign of seepage 


per lot: $350-450 


per lot: $1,200-1,600 


Napa 

Slightly scuffed label 

Vibrant bouquet. Very mocha taste. Fine, silky texture. SS. 


per lot: $350-450 

Diamond Creek, Cabernet Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill 1984 

Napa 

Stained label, slightly corroded capsule 


per lot: $350-450 

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Napa 

Lot 543: u. bn, slightly scuffed label, slight sign of seepage, Lot 544: u. 

bn, slightly scuffed label 

543 1 salmanazar - 9 liter (owc) 

per lot: $800-1,200 


per lot: $1,100-1,500 

Mixed Lots 


(4 bts) 

3 scuffed labels, 1 slightly damp stained label 


(2 bts) 



(1 mag) 

Slightly damp stained label 


(1 mag) 

Damp stained label 


(1 mag) 

545 6 bts and 3 mags (cn) 

per lot: $700-1,000 


(3 mags) 

u. 3bn, slightly damp stained and 1 wine stained label, 1 slight sign of 

seepage 


(2 mags) 

u. 1bn, 1 slightly damp stained and slightly scuffed label 

546 5 mags (cn) 

per lot: $800-1,100 


(2 mags) 

1 slightly scuffed and 1 slightly stained label 


(2 mags) 

1 slightly scuffed and 1 slightly stained labels 


(2 mags) 

1 slightly scuffed label, 1 slightly stained label, 1 slight sign of seepage 

547 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $450-600


(2 mags) 

2 slightly stained labels, 1 nicked label 


(2 mags) 

1 stained label, 1 slightly scuffed label 


(2 mags) 


548 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $600-900 

Duckhorn Vineyards, Merlot 1997 

Napa 

549 3 d.mag - 3 liters (3 owc) 


Napa 

550 12 bts (sc) 

551 12 bts (sc) 

552 12 bts (sc) 


Napa 


553 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-550 

per lot: $350-450 

per lot: $350-450 


Napa 

Lot 554: 3 slightly scuffed labels Lot 555: 4 nicked labels 

554 12 bts (sc) 

555 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-450 


Napa 

1 scuffed and 1 nicked label 

556 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-450 

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DUNN VINEYARDS 

Randy Dunn, who founded his winery in 1979, only devoted his 

weekends to this project until 1985 when he left Caymus Vineyards 

as full time winemaker, having styled their Special Selection into the 

legend that it remains today. Both the Howell Mountain and Napa 

bottlings provide concentrated wines built to last - each showing 

their mountain vineyard character. SS. 

Dunn Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 

Napa 

557 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $450-650 

Dunn Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 1981 

Napa 

Chipped and mostly missing wax capsule, signed label 

558 1 jero - 5 liter (wc) 

per lot: $400-600 


Napa 

Slight sign of seepage 


per lot: $500-700 


Napa 


per lot: $500-700 


Napa 

Lot 561: u. bn 



per lot: $750-1,000 


Napa 



per lot: $500-700 


Napa 



per lot: $800-1,200 


Napa 

u. bn 


per lot: $400-600


Napa 


per lot: $400-600 


Napa 


per lot: $600-800 


Napa 

Lot 569: 4 slightly stained labels, Lot 570: Nicked label 

569 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 


per lot: $500-700 


Napa 


per lot: $500-700 


Napa 

Lot 572: 1 slightly scuffed label, Lot 573: Missing label, vintage 

confirmed by back label etching 

572 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 


per lot: $500-700 


Napa 

Label missing, vintage confirmed by etched back label 

574 1 jero - 5 liter (cn) 

per lot: $500-700 


Napa 

575 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

576 1 jero - 5 liter (wc) 

per lot: $500-700 


Napa 

Lot 577: 6 nicked labels, 2 chipped wax capsules, Lot 578: u. bn 

577 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 


per lot: $500-700 

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Napa 

3 slightly scuffed labels, 4 nicked labels, 1 chipped and partially missing 

wax capsule 

579 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 


Napa 

3 slightly scuffed labels, 1 nicked label 

580 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-800 


Napa 

Lot 581: 1 slightly scuffed label 

581 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $500-700 


per lot: $350-450 


Napa 

583 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 


Napa 

Lot 584: 1 slightly scuffed label, 1 slightly chipped wax capsule, Lot 585: 

3 nicked and 1 wine stained label, 2 chipped wax capsules, 2 slight signs 

of seepage 

584 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $650-950 

585 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $700-1,000 


per lot: $450-600 

Far Niente, Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 

Napa 

5 slightly scuffed labels, 3 nicked labels, corroded capsules 

587 12 bts (owc) 

per lot: $500-700 

UNITED STATES WHITE 

Far Niente, Dolce Late Harvest 1993 

Napa 

588 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $200-300


Napa 

589 12 hbs 


per lot: $250-350 

Heitz Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Martha’s Vineyard 1979 

Napa 

u. 1t/hs, 1 heavily stained, 4 stained and 1 loose label, scuffed labels, 

Torn, scuffed and nicked label 

590 1 bt and 5 mags (cn) 

per lot: $650-850 

Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1986 

Alexander Valley 

u. 1bn, 1vts, stained, nicked and wrinkled labels 

591 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-450 

Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1987 


u. 1bn, wrinkled and stained labels 

592 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-450 

Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma 1998 

Sonoma 

1 nicked and 1 slightly scuffed label 

593 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $300-400 

Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 


1978 (6 bts) Wrinkled labels, 3 torn and partially missing labels, 

slightly scuffed labels 

1980 (6 bts) Stained and nicked labels 

594 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-550 

Merryvale Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 

Napa 

4 slightly scuffed labels, 4 slightly scuffed labels 

595 24 bts (2 sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

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ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY 

It is almost lèse-majesté to launch into an introduction to the late 

Robert Mondavi, the man and the winery. Suffice it to say that the 

Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve is a landmark in Napa history and one 

of the most consistent fine red wines in the New World. SS. 


Napa 

Bottles: 3bn, 1 heavily stained, scuffed and torn label, 2 stained labels, 1 

slightly corroded capsule, magnums: 

u. 2vts, scuffed and stained labels, corroded capsules Real plums and 

blackcurrants nose. So gummy, silky and rich. Some earthiness 

creeping in. A classic. SS 


per lot: $950-1,200 


Napa 

All levels bn or better, damp stained and slightly scuffed labels, 6 nicked 

and 1 partially torn label, slightly corroded capsules 

Lovely spicy/cedary/wine gums nose. Deep, many-layered, spicy 

taste. Incredibly juicy. Absolutely superb. So fresh and bouncy at 27 

years old. SS 

597 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $800-1,100 


Napa 

All levels bn or better, 6 damp stained, 9 slightly scuffed, 2 nicked and 2 

partially torn labels, slightly corroded capsules, 1 slight sign of seepage 

598 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $400-600 


Napa 

Lot 599: u. 1bn, 6 scuffed labels, slightly corroded capsules, Lot 600: u. 

bn, slight sign of seepage 

599 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $250-350 


per lot: $200-300 


Napa 

All levels bn or better, 4 stained, 1 slightly scuffed, 2 nicked and 1 


Elegant - beautiful fruit. Drink now. SS. 

601 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $300-400


Napa 

Lot 602: 8 scuffed labels, slightly corroded capsules Lot 603: All levels 

bn or better, scuffed labels, slightly corroded capsules 

Really fascinating, multi-layered bouquet. Irony and minty. A very 

“masculine” wine. SS. 

602 12 bts (sc) 

603 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $350-500 


Napa 

u. 2bn, 4vts, 2ts, 1 level into neck, slightly damp stained labels, 3 slightly 

scuffed labels, corroded capsules 

604 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $450-650 


Napa 

Lot 605: u. 4bn, 1vts, 5 slightly stained labels Lot 606: All levels bn or 

better, 5 slightly scuffed and 1 nicked label, 2 slightly corroded capsules 

Lot 607: u 3bn, 1ts, 3 stained labels, 5 slightly scuffed labels, Lot 608: u. 

1bn, 4 wine stained, 4 damp stained, 2 slightly scuffed and 1 nicked label 

Incredible blackcurranty/minty nose. Inky, definite, full of flavour and 

impact. SS 

605 12 bts (sc) 

606 12 bts (sc) 

607 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $300-400 

608 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $300-400 

Mixed Lots 

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 

Napa 

1987 (5 bts) 3bn, 1ts 

1988 (3 mags) Stained labels, 2 wrinkled labels 


per lot: $650-900 

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 

Napa 

1978 (2 mags) 1 slightly stained label 

1978 (3 bts) 2 slightly scuffed, 1 slightly stained and 1 partially torn and 

missing label, slightly corroded capsules 

1982 (6 bts) 4 slightly scuffed labels, slightly corroded capsules 


per lot: $650-950 

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JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS 

Joseph Phelps has played a dynamic role in Napa Valley, having 

pioneered vineyard-designated wines, and the Bordeaux-style 

Insignia. SS. 

Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Insignia 1997 

Napa 

Lot 611: 3 slightly scuffed labels 

Last tasted from double magnum in 2012 in Hong Kong. Lovely 

plummy and spicy bouquet. Very attractive minty flavours. Just so 

beguiling. SS. 

611 4 mags (cn) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 


per lot: $600-800 

Pine Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Mtn 1986 

u. 3bn, 4 scuffed labels, 1 slightly corroded capsule 

613 6 bts (owc) 

per lot: $150-200 

Pride Mountain Vineyards, Merlot 1998 


614 5 mags (cn) 

per lot: $250-350 



Coffee and mint plus liquorice at the end. Glossy. SS. 

615 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $350-450 

Pride Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 


Pride Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 

1 slightly scuffed label, 1 nicked label 

617 6 mags (cn) 

THE ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY 

per lot: $150-200 

per lot: $500-700

RIDGE 

If I had to award the title of greatest living Californian Cab to one 

wine, Ridge Monte Bello would be it. Since Paul Draper’s first vintage 

in 1969, it has proved itself over five decades, a remarkable feat. 

But, then, Paul Draper is a remarkable man who was well ahead of 

his time in his determination to let “terroir” express itself through 

his winemaking, not the other way round. To this end, a major 

Draper canon was the use of natural yeasts when this was highly 

unfashionable in the techincally-driven Californian circles of the 

time. He persisted, following his goals of structure, ageing potential 

and dimension. He now can sit back and say he achieved it - but his 

modesty will leave it to us to declare. If you crave complex Cab, then 

this is for you. SS. 

Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Bello 1985 

Santa Cruz Mountains 

4 stained labels, 1 scuffed label, 1 nicked label 

93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot 

Gloriously cassis nose. Terrific vivid red fruit. SS. 

618 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $700-1,000 

Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Bello 1986 


u. 2bn, 1ts, stained and scuffed labels 

619 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $750-1,000 

Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Bello 


1980 (2 bts) u. 1bn, 1vts, scuffed and stained labels 

1981 (7 bts) Stained and scuffed labels 

620 9 bts (sc) 

Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 

Napa 

Slightly stained label 


Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 

Napa 

2 nicked labels 

622 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $500-700 

per lot: $300-400 

per lot: $550-750 

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MIXED LOTS 

Spottswoode, Cabernet Sauvignon 

Napa 

1987 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) u. vts, slightly scuffed label, slightly corroded 

capsule 

1988 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

1989 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 


per lot: $900-1,200 


Napa 

1991 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) u. bn 

1992 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

1996 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 



Napa 

1993 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

1994 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

1995 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 



Napa 

1998 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

1999 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

2000 (1 d.mag - 3 liter) Slightly scuffed capsule 


per lot: $900-1,200 

per lot: $900-1,200 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte Bello 1967 (1 bt) 

u. vts, slightly damp stained, faded and partially detached label, 


Château Montelena Estate, Cabernet Sauvignon 1974 (1 bt) 

u. bn, slightly damp stained label 


(1 mag) 

u. bn, nicked label 


(4 bts) 

All levels bn or better, 3 slightly damp stained labels 

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon 1987 (4 bts) 


per lot: $900-1,300

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon 1969 (1 bt) 

u. t/hs, stained, slightly scuffed and pen marked label 

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon 1970 (2 bts) 

u. 1bn, 1t/hs, 2 different style labels, 1 stained label, 1 slightly scuffed 

label 

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve 1976 (5 bts) 

u. 1bn, 2vts, 4 scuffed labels, 1 capsule missing on top, 3 slightly 

corroded capsules 


u. 1bn, slightly scuffed and nicked labels (sc) 


u. 2bn, 2vts, 2 slightly scuffed labels, 2 corroded capsules (sc) 

628 18 bts 

per lot: $450-600 


(2 bts) 

u. 1bn, scuffed and stained labels, 1 torn and partially missing label 


(1 bt) 

Stained label 


(2 bts) 

u. 2bn, scuffed, stained and nicked labels 


(3 bts) 

u. 1bn, 1 scuffed label, 1 corroded capsule 


(1 bt) 

u. bn, slightly scuffed label, slightly corroded capsule 


(1 mag) 

Heitz Cellar, Cabernet Sauvignon, Bella Oaks Vineyard 1990 

(1 bt) 


per lot: $850-1,200 


(2 mags) 

1 damp stained label, excellent levels, color and clarity 


(3 mags) 



(1 mag) 

Damp stained label 

630 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $1,100-1,600 

OPUS ONE 

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(5 mags) 

Damp stained and scuffed labels, 2 partially torn labels 


(1 mag) 

u. bn, damp stained and slightly scuffed label 

631 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $750-1,100 

Stag’s Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon, Lot 2 1978 (5 bts) 

u. 1bn, nicked labels 

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cask 23 1979 

(2 bts) 

u. 2bn, nicked labels, 1 slightly stained label 

Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon 1980 (2 bts) 

u. 1bn, nicked labels, 1 wine stained and 1 slightly scuffed labels 


1982 (1 bt) 

u. bn, nicked label 


1983 (1 bt) 

u. bn 

632 11 bts (2 sc) 

per lot: $450-650 

Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1978 (2 mags) 

u. 2bn, slightly scuffed and nicked labels, slightly corroded capsules 

Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1979 (2 bts) 

1 slightly damp stained label, 1 nicked label, slightly corroded capsules 

Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley 1981 (1 mag) 

u. bn 

Mayacamas, Cabernet Sauvignon 1989 (2 mags) 

Slightly scuffed and nicked labels 


per lot: $400-600 

Opus One 1983 (4 bts) 

Corroded capsules 

Dominus 1984 (4 bts) 

u. 1bn, 1vts, 2ts, slightly wrinkled labels, 1 slightly scuffed label 


(3 bts) 

1 torn label 

Dominus 1987 (1 bt) 

634 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $900-1,200 

Duckhorn Merlot, Howell Mountain 1996 

(1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

(owc) 


(1 d.mag - 3 liter) 

(cn) 

635 2 d.mag - 3 liters 

per lot: $200-300

RED BORDEAUX 


Mouton, as it is affectionately known by all its devotees, is the most 

opulent and exuberant of all the Firsts, a reflection of the two huge 

personalities that have headed the Château since 1920, Baron 

Philippe and then Baroness Philippine de Rothschild. The great cassis 

depths of this wine seduce everyone who appreciates the finest 

Bordeaux. It is a gloriously forceful, flamboyant wine, voluptuous and 

powerful. Philippe Dhalluin, Mouton’s talented Technical Director, 

has been at the Château since the harvest of 2003 and the stunning 

beauty of the wines has been further strengthened by meticulous 

attention to detail in vineyard and cellar. Many of my own greatest 

wine drinking experiences revolve around Mouton throughout this 

century and the last. Magnificent Mouton is a sensory photo on the 

mind that stays with one for life. SS. 



u. 2t/hs, 2 heavily stained land 1 nicked labels, slight sign of seepage, 

excellent color and clarity, piece of clear tape adhered to 1 label 

Cedary, aromatic nose. Cloves and smoke. Strong aromatic 

character coming from that burst of good weather in this great Indian 

Summer. Forceful rather than gentle, dark and brooding rather than 

soft and melting. It really comes out with winter food. SS. 

636 2 d.mag - 3 liters (cn, cn) 

per lot: $1,400-2,000 

THE BARREL CELLAR AT MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 

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Bottles: u. 1bn, 1vts, 1 level into neck, 1 heavily stained and 2 slightly 

scuffed labels, magnum: u. bn, heavily stained and slightly scuffed label 

The ultimate come-hither First Growth. In 2011, a deep, plummy 

nose and luscious, mouth-filling, liquid velvet on the palate. Still 

tannic. Imposing wine. Like sinking into cushions. SS. 


per lot: $3,250-4,500 



Slightly scuffed labels, import labels partially attached to main labels 

This is a very great Mouton, with the Merlot picked from 6th 

September and the Cabernet between 16th and 25th September, the 

earliest vintage at Mouton. Lovely spicy nose, like a glühwein made 

of Cabernet Sauvignon. Concentrated, exotic and very chocolatey. 

One of the best, and most seductive 1989s in Bordeaux, with depth 

and a long finish. At home, in 2011, it was so beautiful, spicy and 

deep, even a little “earthy” on the finish. SS. 

638 3 mags (cn) 

per lot: $1,500-2,000 

Château Meyney 1989 

St. Estèphe, Cru Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnel 

u. 2bn, slightly scuffed labels 

639 6 bts (sc) 

per lot: $100-150

Château Pétrus 


1985 (1 bt) u. bn, slightly stained and slightly torn label, slightly loose 

corner of label, torn capsule 

1987 (1 bt) 

640 2 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,600-2,000 

Château Pichon Longueville, Lalande 1982 (2 bts) 

u. 2bn, slightly faded and scuffed labels 

Château Léoville Lascases 1982 (2 bts) 

Château Lynch Bages 1982 (1 bt) 

u. vts, scuffed label 

641 5 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,300-1,900 


Stained labels, 1 pen marked label 


u. bn, slightly stained and slightly scuffed label 


u. t/hs, stained and slightly scuffed label 


Scuffed label 

Château Ducru Beaucaillou 1987 (1 bt) 

Château Mouton Rothschild 1994 (1 bt) 

Château Lascombes 1996 (1 bt) 

Heavily stained label 

642 8 bts (sc) 

per lot: $550-800 

Château Ausone 1970 (1 bt) 

u. t/hs, stained label 

Château Margaux 1975 (4 bts) 

u. 1bn, 1ts, 2t/hs, scuffed and stained labels, 1 torn label adhered with 

clear tape, excellent color and clarity 

Château Latour 1975 (1 mag) 

u. vts, stained, glue striped and nicked label, torn and partially missing 

capsule 

Château Latour 1981 (1 bt) 

Slightly glue striped label 


per lot: $1,100-1,600 


Château d’Yquem 1980 

Sauternes, 1er Grand Cru Classé 

u. 3bn, 2vts, 1ts, 1t/hs, stained and scuffed labels, 2 torn labels 

Very reined-in bouquet at first, which then develops delightfully. 

Very lemony, almost Barsac taste. Length of flavour. More complex 

than 1979. Elegant, with a touch of tar at the end. SS. 

644 7 hbs (sc) 

per lot: $650-900 

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Château Rieussec 1988 (7 hbs) 

2 slightly scuffed labels, 1 heavily stained label 

Château Guiraud 1988 (6 hbs) 


645 13 hbs (cn) 

CHAMPAGNE 

Dom Pérignon 

1973 (2 bts) Slightly scuffed and nicked labels 

1985 (1 bt) Slightly scuffed label 

1996 (1 bt) 

646 4 bts (sc) 

ITALY 

per lot: $350-450 

per lot: $1,200-1,800 

GAJA 

What can one say about Angelo Gaja that has not already been 

said, both by his admirers worldwide, but also by his Piedmontese 

neighbours, which is the greatest compliment. For this is the man 

who single-handedly brought Piedmontese wine-making into the 

modern era and forced it to realise its true potential. We have all 

learned a great deal from him - and we have certainly drunk some 

extraordinary wines that he has made. He knew that Nebbiolo 

grown in the finest sites in the zones of Barolo and Barbaresco 

could shed its rustic character and become noble and he set about 

reducing yields and introducing small French oak barrels as a means 

to this end. But the brilliance of Gaja is much more than this. His 

passion and commitment are reflected in the huge personality and 

concentration of the wines which have mind-blowing, myriad flavours 

and terrific volume and length on the palate. They are stunning 

with white truffles, as I was lucky enough to see very recently at an 

“on-site” visit! SS. 

Barbaresco 1985 Gaja 

Piemonte 

u. 3cm, slightly scuffed label 

647 1 jero - 3 liter (cn) 

per lot: $600-800 

Barbaresco 1993 Gaja 

Piemonte 

Lot 648: 10 slightly scuffed labels, 9 nicked labels, 2 partially torn labels 

Lot 649: 3 torn, 3 nicked and 3 scuffed labels 

648 12 bts (sc) 

649 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,400

Barbaresco, Sori San Lorenzo 1993 Gaja 

Piemonte 

6 slightly scuffed and 2 nicked labels 

650 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,200-1,600 

Barolo, Sperss 1993 Gaja 

Piemonte 

All levels bn or better, 4 scuffed and 6 slightly damp stained labels 

651 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,400-1,800 

Barolo, Sperss 1993 Gaja (7 bts) 


Barbaresco 1993 Gaja (3 bts) 

1 scuffed label 

652 10 bts (sc) 

per lot: $1,000-1,300 

Barbaresco 1993 Bruno Giacosa 

Piemonte 

All levels bn or better, 7 slightly scuffed and 5 nicked labels 

653 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $600-900 

Chianti Classico, Riserva 1995 Antinori 

Tuscany 

u. 2bn, 2 slightly scuffed and 1 slightly stained labels 

654 3 d.mag - 3 liters (cn, cn, cn) 

Montevertine Riserva 1997 

Tuscany 

Lot 655: 1 slightly scuffed label 

655 6 mags (cn) 

656 6 mags (cn) 

per lot: $200-300 

per lot: $500-700 

Barolo 1990 Marchesi di Barolo (5 bts) 


Barbaresco, Gallina di Neive 1993 Bruno Giacosa 

(10 bts) 

All levels bn or better, 7 slightly scuffed labels, 5 nicked labels (sc) 

Barbaresco 1993 Bruno Giacosa (1 bt) 

Slightly scuffed and torn label 

Chianti Classico, Riserva 1995 Antinori (3 mags) 

u. 3bn, 2 scuffed, 1 slightly stained and 1 nicked labels (cn) 

657 16 bts and 3 mags 

per lot: $1,000-1,500 

I 112 I 

PORT 

Graham 1977 

Slightly damp stained, slightly scuffed and nicked labels 

Gentle roses nose. A really sweet taste. Very liqueur-like. Drinking 

very well on it’s 33rd birthday. SS. 

658 4 mags (cn) 

per lot: $400-550 

Graham 1985 

All levels bn or better, slightly scuffed labels, 7 slightly damp stained, 2 

nicked and 2 partially torn labels, slightly corroded capsules 

Glorious roses, marvellously Graham nose. Simply fabulous, 

especially for 1985. So fruity and rich. Really exemplary and my pick 

of the year. SS 

659 11 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

Graham 

1970 (4 bts) Damp stained and scuffed labels, slightly corroded 

capsules 

1975 (8 bts) u. 5bn, scuffed and heavily damp stained labels, 5 nicked 

labels, slightly corroded capsules 

660 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $450-650 

Warre 1985 

8 slightly scuffed, 2 scuffed, 1 stained and 1 partially torn labels, 2 slight 

signs of seepage 

Lovely orange skins nose, together with nuts and figs. On the 

palate, it has finesse, elegance and such a sweet kickback. Massively 

enchanting and, now it is over the magic 20 years, perfection to 

drink. SS. 

661 12 bts (sc) 

per lot: $300-400 

Taylor 1960 (1 bt) 

u. ts, damp stained and slightly scuffed label, chipped wax capsule 

Dow 1970 (8 bts) 

u. 1bn, 4vts, 3 levels into neck, bottled by Berry Brothers & Rudd, damp 

stained and scuffed labels, 3 nicked labels, 2 nicked capsules, 2 slight 

signs of seepage 

662 9 bts (sc) 

per lot: $500-700 

End of Sale

INDEX 

RED BORDEAUX 

1945 

Mouton Rothschild 198 

1947 


1949 

Cheval Blanc 152 

1950 

Pétrus 199 

1959 

Lafite 202, 301 

Latour 201, 302 


1964 

Ducru Beaucaillou (168) 

Lafite 96 

1966 

Angélus 150 

Ausone 151 

Domaine de Chevalier Rouge (168) 

Haut-Brion 106-115 

Lafite 97 

Léoville Lascases (168) 

Pape Clément (168) 

Pétrus 158 

Pichon Longueville, Lalande 142 

1970 

Ausone (643) 

Cos d’Estournel (134), (169) 

Ducru Beaucaillou 135 

La Mission Haut-Brion 123 

Lafite 98 

Latour 124, 303, (478) 

1975 

Cos d’Estournel (134) 

Figeac (170) 

Haut-Brion 116 

Lafite 466 

Latour (643) 

Margaux (643) 

Montrose (170) 

Pichon Longueville, Baron (170) 

1976 

Pétrus 287 

1978 

Ducru Beaucaillou (171), (492) 

Haut-B rion 117 

Lafite 99-100 

Latour 125, (478) 

Léoville Barton (171) 


Pichon Longueville, Lalande (171) 

1979 

Certan de May 163 

Cos d’Estournel (169), (494) 

Lafite 101 

Pétrus 159 

1981 


Latour (643) 

1982 

Beychevelle 147 

Clos Fourtet (488) 

Cos d’Estournel 221, (494) 


Figeac 154 


La Conseillante 164 

Latour 126 


Léoville Lascases 225, 467, (641) 

Lynch Bages (641) 

Margaux 91-92 

Montrose 139 

Mouton Rothschild 285, 637 

Palmer 143 


Pavie 153, (493) 

Pichon Longueville, Lalande 203, 

(641) 

Troplong Mondot (513) 

1983 

Beychevelle (169) 


Gruaud Larose (495) 


Lafite 102 

Latour 127, (505) 

Latour à Pomerol 166 

Margaux 93, 501 

Montrose 140 

Palmer 144 

Pétrus 160 


1985 

Beychevelle 148 


Figeac 155 


La Tour Haut-Brion 149 

Lafite 103 

Latour 128 

Latour à Pomerol (169) 


Moulin Riche (488) 


Pétrus 368, (640) 

1986 

Carruades de Lafite (512) 

Cos d’Estournel 132 


Figeac 156 



Lafite 104 

Latour 129 



Montrose 141 

Mouton Rothschild 212, 376-377, 476 

Palmer 145 


Pavie (493) 

Pétrus 161 

I 114 I 

Pichon Longueville, Lalande (488) 

1987 



Pétrus (640) 

1988 

Calon Ségur (494) 


Lafite 215, 502 

Latour 130 

Malescot St. Exupéry (488) 

Montrose (488) 


Pichon Longueville, Baron 230 

1989 

Cantemerle (246) 

Cos d’Estournel 133 


Figeac 157 

Grand Puy Lacoste (496) 

Haut-Brion 122, 477 

La Mission Haut-Brion 517 

Lafite 105, 216, (286), 469, 473-474 

Latour 131, 219, 468 

Léoville Barton 224 

Léoville Lascases 226 


Meyney (494), 639 

Montrose 229 

Mouton Rothschild 88-89, 638 

Palmer 146, 237-238 

Pétrus 162, 369 

Pichon Longueville, Baron 231-232, 

(496) 


Trotanoy 167 

1990 

Angélus 239, 383 

Certan de May 240 

Evangile 243-245, 519 


Gruaud Larose 138 

La Conseillante 241-242 

Lafite 217-218, 367, 382 

Latour 381 


Léoville Lascases 227-228 

Margaux 365-366, 378-379 

Mouton Rothschild 90, 213-214, 

380, 504 

Pichon Longueville, Baron (496) 

Pichon Longueville, Lalande 235-236 

Potensac (246) 

1993 

Beauséjour Duffau Lagarosse 484 

Pavie Macquin 510 

1994 

Angélus (488) 

Duhart Milon Rothschild 482 

La Tour Haut-Brion 490 

Lafite 481 

Léoville Lascases (514) 

Malescot St. Exupéry (514) 

Margaux 506 

Mouton Rothschild (642) 

Rausan Ségla (514) 

Talbot (514) 

1995 

Canon La Gaffelière (513) 

Latour 456 

Les Fiefs de Lagrange 509 

Lynch Bages 518 

Marbuzet 483 

Margaux 384-385 

Mouton Rothschild (505) 

Pavillon Rouge du Château 

Margaux 508 

1996 


Carruades de Lafite 499, (512) 

Duhart Milon Rothschild (512) 

Grand Puy Lacoste 491 

Lafite 205, (286) 

Lascombes (642) 


Léoville Poyferré (495) 

Margaux 507 

Pensees de Lafleur 487 

1997 


Lafite (286) 

1999 



2000 

Carruades de Lafite (496) 

Faugères, Cuvée Spéciale de Péby 

(a.k.a. Château Peby Faugères pre 

2005) 511 


La Dame de Montrose (494) 

Latour 462-463 

2003 

Clos Fourtet (513) 


2005 



1994 

Haut Brion Blanc 206 


1980 

Yquem 644 

1983 

Yquem 304 

Rieussec 247 

1986 

Rieussec 248 

1988 

Guiraud (645) 

Rieussec 249, (645) 

1989 

Rieussec 250 

1990 

Rieussec 251

RED BURGUNDY 

1970 

Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Pierre 

Damoy 174 

1990 

Beaune, Clos du Roi, Tollot Beaut 

180 

Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, 

Domaine Pierre Gelin 178 

Chambolle Musigny, Les 

Gruenchers, Domaine Dujac 176 

Charmes Chambertin, Domaine 

Dujac 175 

Charmes Chambertin, Vieilles 

Vignes, Joseph Roty 179 

Echézeaux, Domaine de la 

Romanée-Conti 370 

Gevrey Chambertin, Les Cazetiers, 

Faiveley 177 

Grands Echézeaux, Domaine de la 


La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée- 

Conti 172, 374 

Richebourg, Domaine de la 


Romanée Conti, Domaine de la 


Romanée St. Vivant, Domaine de la 


Volnay, Les Champans, Marquis 

d’Angerville 173 

1993 


Conti 207 

1995 

Chambolle Musigny Premier Cru, 

Lechenaut Fernand et Fils (500) 



1996 

Chambertin, Moillard (500) 

Nuits St. Georges, Les Damodes, 

Lechenaut Fernand et Fils (500) 



2001 

Charmes Chambertin, Bernard 

Dugat-Py 311 

Mazis Chambertin, Bernard Dugat- 

Py 315 

2002 

Chambertin, Bernard Dugat-Py 319 

Chambertin, Clos de Bèze, Bruno 

Clair 306 


Dugat-Py 312 

Clos de la Roche, Cuvée Vieilles 

Vignes, Domaine Ponsot (337) 


Clos Vougeot, Méo-Camuzet (197), 

330 

Echézeaux, Domaine de la 


Griotte Chambertin, Domaine 

Ponsot (337) 


Py 316 

Richebourg, Mongeard-Mugneret 

333 

Richebourg, Méo-Camuzet (197), 

331 

2003 

Charmes Chambertin, Domaine 

Dujac (322) 


Clos Saint Denis, Domaine Dujac 

(322) 

Echézeaux, Domaine Dujac 321 

2004 

Bonnes Mares, Bouchard Père et 

Fils 305 


Dugat-Py 313 



Py 317 

Musigny, Louis Jadot 323 

2005 

Bonnes Mares, Louis Jadot 324 

Chambertin, Bernard Dugat-Py 320 

Chapelle Chambertin, Domaine 

Ponsot 335 


Dugat-Py 314 

Clos de la Roche, Cuvée Vieilles 

Vignes, Domaine Ponsot 336 



Clos Vougeot, Méo-Camuzet 332 

Gevrey Chambertin, Champeaux, 

Bernard Dugat-Py 309 

Gevrey Chambertin, Lavaux St. 

Jacques, Bernard Dugat-Py 310 

Gevrey Chambertin, Petite 

Chapelle, Bernard Dugat-Py 308 

Griotte Chambertin, Joseph 

Drouhin 307 


Py 318 

Richebourg, Mongeard-Mugneret 

334 


1982 

Montrachet, Domaine de la 


2002 

Bâtard Montrachet, Etienne Sauzet 

346 

Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet, 

Louis Latour (358) 


(354) 


(356) 


(352) 

I 115 I 

2003 

Bâtard Montrachet, Domaine 

Leflaive 341 


(353) 

Chevalier Montrachet, Domaine 

Leflaive 343 

2004 

Bâtard Montrachet, Marc Colin 454 

Chablis, La Forest, Vincent 

Dauvissat (351) 


(354) 


(356) 


(352) 


(355) 


Leflaive 196 

Montrachet, Etienne Sauzet 349 

Montrachet, Marc Colin 455 

2005 

Bâtard Montrachet, Bernard Morey 

345 

Bâtard Montrachet, Domaine 

Leflaive 342 

Bâtard Montrachet, Etienne Sauzet 

347 

Bâtard Montrachet, Jean-Marc 

Boillot (358) 


Louis Carillon et Fils 339 

Chablis, Les Clos, Joseph Drouhin 

(357) 


(354) 


(357) 


(352) 


(355) 


Leflaive 344 

Chevalier Montrachet, Etienne 

Sauzet 348 

Montrachet, Etienne Sauzet 350 

2006 


Louis Carillon et Fils 340 


(351) 


(353) 

Chevalier Montrachet, Bouchard 

Père et Fils 338 

RHONE 

1990 

Hermitage, Monier de La Sizeranne, 

Chapoutier (515) 

1995 


Châteauneuf du Pape, Château La 

Nerthe (515) 

Hermitage Rouge, Jean-Louis 

Chave 497 

Hermitage, La Chapelle, Paul 

Jaboulet Aîné 252 

1997 


Chave 253 

1998 

Château de Beaucastel Rouge 267- 

268, 521 

Châteauneuf du Pape Rouge, 

Cuvée Prestige, Domaine Roger 

Sabon (278) 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Domaine 

Pégau, Cuvée Reservée 263 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Vieux 

Télégraphe 273 

Cornas, Auguste Clape 255 


Chave 254 

1999 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Beaurenard, 

Boisrenard (278) 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Rouge, G. 

Charvin 260-261 


2000 

Château de Beaucastel Rouge 

269-270 


Pégau, Cuvée Reservée 264-265 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Rouge, 

Domaine de La Vieille Julienne 

271-272 

Châteauneuf du Pape, Rouge, G. 

Charvin 262 


2001 


2003 


Télégraphe 274-275 


2005 


Pégau, Cuvée Reservée 266 


Télégraphe 276-277 

LOIRE 

1924 

Vouvray Moelleux, Le Haut Lieu, 

Huet (461) 

1934 

Vouvray Moelleux, Le Haut Lieu, 

Huet (461)

1959 

Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Moelleux 1ère 

Trie, Huet (461) 

ALSACE 

1997 

Riesling, Clos St. Urbain, Rangen de 

Thann, Zind-Humbrecht 281 

2000 

Riesling, Clos St. Urbain, Rangen de 

Thann, Zind-Humbrecht 282 


1990 


1995 


1996 


NV 

Krug Rosé 359 

CHAMPAGNE 

1961 


1969 


1973 

Dom Pérignon (646) 


1979 




1981 



1982 



1985 

Dom Pérignon (646) 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 362-363 

Krug Collection 64-65, 187 

Krug Vintage 289, 361 

Veuve Clicquot, La Grande Dame 

297 

1988 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 69, 190 

Krug Vintage 43-44 

1989 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 70, 364 

Krug Collection 66-68 

1990 


Krug Clos du Mesnil 71, (79) 


Veuve Clicquot Brut Vintage 

Reserve 300 


298-299 

1992 

Krug Clos du Mesnil (79) 

1995 

Dom Pérignon 292-295 

Krug Clos D’Ambonnay 80, (83) 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 72-73, (79) 


1996 

Billecart Salmon Le Clos Saint- 

Hilaire 451 

Billecart-Salmon, Grande Cuvée 

450 

Deutz, Cuvée William Deutz Brut 

290 

Dom Pérignon 296, (646) 

Krug Clos D’Ambonnay 81, (83) 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 74-75, (79), 191 

Krug Vintage 51-54, 185-186 

1998 

Billecart-Salmon, Cuvée Nicolas 

Francois Billecart 452-453 

Krug Clos D’Ambonnay 82, (83), 

(84) 

Krug Clos du Mesnil 76-78, (79), 

(84) 

Krug Vintage 55-57, (84) 

2000 


NV 

Krug Grande Cuvée 34-42, (84), 

182-183, 288 

Krug Grande Cuvée Finesse 18-25 

Krug Grande Cuvée Fraîcheur 1 

Krug Grande Cuvée Mémoires 

26-33 

Krug Grande Cuvée Richesse 2-9 

Krug Grande Cuvée Savoir-Faire 

10-17 

ITALY 

1985 

Barbaresco, Gaja 647 

1987 

Alzero, Cabernet Franc, Giuseppe 

Quintarelli 399 

1990 

Barolo, Marchesi di Barolo (657) 

1992 



1993 



Barbaresco, Bruno Giacosa 653, 

(657) 

Barbaresco, Gaja 648-649, (652) 

Barbaresco, Gallina di Neive, Bruno 

Giacosa (657) 

Barbaresco, Sori San Lorenzo, Gaja 

650 

Barolo, Sperss, Gaja 651, (652) 

I 116 I 

1995 

Amarone della Valpolicella, Classico 

Riserva, Giuseppe Quintarelli 418- 

419 

Chianti Classico, Riserva, Antinori 

654, (657) 

1997 

Barolo, Big ‘d Big, Rocche dei 

Manzoni 430-439 

Barolo, Vigna Capella, S. Stefano di 

Perno, Rocche dei Manzoni 420-429 

Montevertine Riserva 655-656 

1998 


Quintarelli 402-405 

Amarone, della Valpolicella, 

Classico, Giuseppe Quintarelli 

406-415 

Barbera d’Asti, Michele Chiarlo 

(489) 

Countacc, Michele Chiarlo (489) 

2000 

Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico, 

Selezione, Giuseppe Quintarelli 417 

Amarone, della Valpolicella, 

Classico, Giuseppe Quintarelli 416 

Barolo, Bartolo Mascarello 440-444 

Valpolicella Classico Superiore, 

Giuseppe Quintarelli 389-398 

2003 

Brunello di Montalcino, Poggio di 

Sotto 445-449 

SPAIN RED 

1997 

Mauro (515) 


1967 

Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, Monte 

Bello (627) 

1969 

Robert Mondavi, Cabernet 

Sauvignon (628) 

1970 



1973 

Heitz Cellars, Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Martha’s Vineyard (629) 

1974 

Château Montelena Estate, 

Cabernet Sauvignon (627) 


Sauvignon, Reserve 596 

1976 


Martha’s Vineyard (629), (630) 


Sauvignon, Reserve (628) 

1977 

Heitz Cellar, Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Bella Oaks Vineyard (631) 





1978 

Beaulieu Vineyard, Georges de 

Latour, Private Reserve 526 

Caymus Vineyards, Special 

Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 533 





Jordan, Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Alexander Valley (594), (633) 


Sauvignon, Reserve 597, (610) 

Stag’s Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Lot 2 (632) 

1979 


Latour, Private Reserve (531) 


Martha’s Vineyard 590 


Alexander Valley (633) 



Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Cask 23 (632) 

1980 


Latour, Private Reserve 527, (531) 


Selection, Cabernet Sauvignon 

(536) 




Bello (620) 


Sauvignon, Reserve 599-600 



1981 



Dunn Vineyards, Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 558 




Bello (620) 



1982 


Latour, Private Reserve 528, (532) 



(632)




Sauvignon, Reserve 602-603, (610) 

1983 



(536), (632) 



Opus One (634) 

1984 


Latour, Private Reserve (532), (627) 

Diamond Creek, Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Gravelly Meadow (545) 


Sauvignon, Red Rock Terrace (634) 


Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill 542, (545) 

Dominus 181, (634) 



1985 






Sauvignon, Red Rock Terrace 539- 

540, (545) 


Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill (545) 

Dominus 520 


Sauvignon, Howell Mountain 561- 

562 

Far Niente, Cabernet Sauvignon 587 


Bello 618 


Sauvignon, Cask 23 (522) 

1986 


Latour, Private Reserve 529-530 


Sauvignon, Red Rock Terrace 541, 

(546) 





564 




Alexander Valley 591 

Pine Ridge, Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Diamond Mtn 613 


Bello 619 



1987 


Sauvignon, Gravelly Meadow 537- 

538 

Dominus (634) 




Alexander Valley 592 






(623) 

1988 


Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill 543-544 




Sauvignon, Reserve 605-608, (609) 


(623) 

1989 











Mayacamas, Cabernet Sauvignon 

(633) 


(623) 

1990 











Opus One 386-387 


621 

1991 

Dominus 208 



570 


(624) 

I 117 I 

1992 



Château Montelena Estate, 

Cabernet Sauvignon (522) 

Dalla Valle, Cabernet Sauvignon 

503 



Matanzas Creek, Merlot (516) 


(624) 

1993 



573 

Screaming Eagle, Cabernet 

Sauvignon 209 


(625) 

1994 



Matanzas Creek, Merlot (516) 


(625) 

1995 



576 


Opus One 388 


(625) 

1996 


Duckhorn Merlot, Howell Mountain 

(635) 


Sauvignon 557 



578 


(624) 

1997 

Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards, 

Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate 

Reserve 524-525 

Arrowood, Cabernet Sauvignon, 

Reserve Speciale (516) 




Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Cabernet 

Sauvignon, Insignia 611-612 

Merryvale Profile (516) 

1998 




Sonoma 593 

Merryvale Vineyards Cabernet 

Sauvignon 595 

Pride Mountain Cabernet 

Sauvignon 616 

Pride Mountain Vineyards, Merlot 

614, (635) 


(626) 

1999 

Duckhorn Vineyards, Merlot 550- 

552 



582 


Sauvignon 617 


615 


(626) 

2000 





622, (626) 

2001 

Duckhorn Vineyards, Merlot 554- 

555 



586 

Pride Mountain Reserve Cabernet 



(516) 

2002 

Pride Mountain Reserve Cabernet 


2003 




2005 

Colgin Cellars IX Estate Syrah 475 

UNITED STATES WHITE 

1993 


1998 

Far Niente, Dolce Late Harvest 589

HUNGARY SWEET WHITE 

1999 

Tokaji Aszú, 6 Puttonyos, Istvan 

Szepsy 457-459 

2000 

Tokaji Aszú, 6 Puttonyos, Kiralyudvar 

460 

PORT 

1960 

Taylor (662) 

1970 

Dow (662) 

Graham (660) 

1975 

Graham (660) 

1977 

Graham 658 

1985 

Dow 472 

Graham 659 

Warre 661 

MAGNUM 

RED BORDEAUX 

1947 


1975 

Latour (643) 

1982 


1989 

Cantemerle (246) 


Palmer 238 


1990 

Angélus 239 

Evangile 244 






1994 

Rausan Ségla (514) 

2005 



1983 

Yquem 304 


1990 


1995 


CHAMPAGNE 

1969 


1973 


1979 


1985 


1988 


1990 



Veuve Clicquot Brut Vintage 

Reserve 300 

1992 


1995 



1996 


Krug Vintage 53, 186 

1998 



2000 


NV 

Krug Grande Cuvée 34-39, 288 

ITALY 

1995 


(657) 

1997 

Montevertine Riserva 655-656 

1998 



I 118 I 


1974 



1976 



1977 





1978 









1979 


Martha’s Vineyard 590 

1981 



1984 



1985 







1986 


Latour, Private Reserve 529-530 





1988 



1989 









Mayacamas, Cabernet Sauvignon 

(633) 

1990 







1995 


1996 


1997 


Sauvignon, Insignia 611 

1998 


614 

1999 




Sauvignon 617 


615 

2000 


622 

2001 



PORT 

1977 

Graham 658 

DOUBLE MAGNUM (3 

LITERS) 

RED BORDEAUX 

1959 

Lafite 202 

Latour 201 


1978 


1982 


1983 


1985 


1986 


1988 

Lafite 215 

1989 

Pichon Longueville, Baron 232 

1990 

Evangile 245 

Lafite 218 


2000 

Latour 463

ITALY 

1995 


654 


1980 



1984 


Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill 542 

1985 


Sauvignon, Red Rock Terrace 539 

1986 


Latour, Private Reserve 530 



1987 


(623) 

1988 


(623) 

1989 


(623) 

1990 


621 

1991 


(624) 

1992 


(624) 

1993 


(625) 

1994 


(625) 

1995 


(625) 

1996 

Duckhorn Merlot, Howell Mountain 

(635) 


(624) 

1997 



Sauvignon, Insignia 612 

1998 


Sauvignon 616 


(635) 


(626) 

1999 


(626) 

2000 


(626) 

JEROBOAM (3 LITERS) 

RED BURGUNDY 

1993 


Conti 207 

CHAMPAGNE 

1990 


299 

1995 

Dom Pérignon 292-295 


1996 

Deutz, Cuvée William Deutz Brut 

290 


NV 

Krug Grande Cuvée 40-42, 182-183 

ITALY 

1985 

Barbaresco, Gaja 647 

JEROBOAM (5 LITERS) 


1981 



1982 



1983 



1985 



562 

1986 



564 

I 119 I 

1987 



1988 



1989 



1990 



1991 



1992 



1993 



1994 



1995 



1996 



1999 



2001 



IMPERIAL 

RED BORDEAUX 

1982 


1986 

Margaux 204 


1994 

Haut Brion Blanc 206 


1987 


Sauvignon, Gravelly Meadow 537 

SALMANAZAR (9 LITERS) 


1988 


Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill 543 

BALTHAZAR (12 LITERS) 


1985 



1987 


Sauvignon, Gravelly Meadow 538 

1988 


Sauvignon, Volcanic Hill 544

PLEASE COMPLETE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS THEN FAX TO Matt Bolton at 212-606-7880 

SECTION 1 - TO ARRANGE SHIPPING OF YOUR WINE (See list of states Sotheby’s Wine can ship to) 

SECTION 2 - TO ARRANGE COLLECTION OR STORAGE OF YOUR WINES 

SECTION 3 - PAYMENT INFORMATION 

YOUR INFORMATION (REQUIRED FOR ALL OPTIONS): 

NAME SALE NO./DATE 

ADDRESS 

CITY STATE ZIP 

TELEPHONE FAX EMAIL 

SECTION 1 - SHIPPING 

SHIPPING ADDRESS: 

NAME COMPANY 

ADDRESS 

MANHATTAN DELIVERY 

(1-10 CASES: $25 +TAX) 

(11-25 CASES: $50 +TAX) 

(26-50 CASES: $100 +TAX) 

(51 CASES TO FULL TRUCK: $200 + TAX) 

CHECK HERE IF SHIPPING ADDRESS IS SAME AS ABOVE 

CITY STATE ZIP 

TELEPHONE FAX 

SECTION 2 - COLLECTION OR STORAGE 

COLLECTION FROM SOTHEBY’S WINE WAREHOUSE 

2 DAY AIR OR OVERNIGHT FREIGHT SERVICE 

(APPROXIMATELY $85/115 PER CASE + 

$15 PER CASE REPACKING FEE) 

Please call Matt Bolton at 212-606-7418 to arrange a collection time. 

An appointment is required for all collections. 

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED: DATE 

By signing above, you agree to the terms as described on page 2 of the shipping / collection / storage form 

SECTION 3 - PAYMENT FOR SHIPPING 

VISA MASTERCARD AMEX 

CHECK ENCLOSED 

CREDIT CARD NO. 

SHIPPING / COLLECTION / STORAGE FORM 

PLEASE USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR: ALL FUTURE SALES THIS SALE ONLY 

IF APPLICABLE, DO YOU WISH YOUR WOODEN CASES SHIPPED TO YOU SEPARATELY FOR A FEE? 

(WOODEN CASES WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE SHIPPED AT BUYER’S EXPENSE IF NO INDICATION IS GIVEN) 

EXP DATE 

AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE REQUIRED: DATE 

By signing above, you agree to the terms as described on page 2 of the shipping / collection / storage form 

1334 York Avenue, Suite 190, New York, NY 10021 

3-5 DAY GROUND SERVICE 

(APPROXIMATELY $55 PER CASE + 

$15 PER CASE REPACKING FEE) 

LONG TERM STORAGE 

REFRIGERATED TRUCK, 

(MINIMUM $750) 

INSURANCE: ALL DOMESTIC SHIPMENTS OUTSIDE MANHATTAN ARE SUBJECT TO A 1% INSURANCE CHARGE 

Please continue to Section 3 for payment information 

(New York sales tax will be applied to your invoice). 

Please not that we can only accept payment from the buyer named on the invoice. 

NAME AS IT APPEARS ON CARD 

ADDRESS 

YES 

NO

SHIPPING / COLLECTION / 

STORAGE FORM 

Important 

Shipments and collections will only be 

arranged after this form has been received 

by Sotheby’s Wine from the buyer and 

release documents have been received from 

Sotheby’s. Please allow 3-5 business days 

following the receipt of these documents to 

prepare your order. Please call Matt Bolton 

at +1 212 606 7418 for further details. (Storage 

charges will accrue 45 days after the sale date). 

For Clients Arranging Shipping 

Sotheby’s Wine can ship to: California, 

Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, Iowa, 

Louisiana, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, 

New Hampshire*, New Jersey, New Mexico, 

New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oregon, 

Rhode Island, Washington, Washington DC, 

West Virginia, Wisconsin and Wyoming 

only. 

Sotheby’s Wine is unable to ship wine 

to: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, 

Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, 

Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, 

Massachusettes, Michigan, Mississippi, 

Montana, Nevada, North Carolina, 

Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, 

South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, 

Vermont and Virginia, so buyers from these 

states must choose either to collect or store 

their wines and New York Sales Tax is applicable. 

(Please see Location, Storage and 

Delivery of Wines for more information) 

*Sotheby’s Wine is obliged to collect an 8% 

fee based on the purchase of all lots shipped 

into the state of New Hampshire. 

For Clients Arranging Collection Buyers 

acknowledge that they are responsible 

for arranging collection of their purchases 

from Sotheby’s Wine. Buyers understand 

that they are the owner and shipper of 

record and any claims for damage or loss in 

shipment, for whatever cause, are between 

the buyer and the carrier they have selected. 

All outstanding invoices must be prepaid. 

By signing the form buyers authorize that 

all charges related to their collection may 

be applied to their credit card and that they 

accept the conditions as outlined in the 

Conditions of Sale, acknowledgements and 

Location, Storage and Delivery of Wine 

section of the catalogue. 

Please Note: 

1) Sotheby’s Wine will insure shipments, at 

the purchase price, unless we receive a written 

waiver declining insurance 

2) Depending on destination and individual 

state regulations, certain methods of delivery 

are not possible. If your requested delivery 

option is not available, Sotheby’s Wine will 

contact you. 

3) Buyer acknowledges that title passes 

at the fall of the hammer, as set forth in 

Paragraph 8 of the Conditions of Sale, subject 

to fulfi lment of all the conditions set forth 

therein. 

4) Buyer acknowledges and agrees to be 

responsible for all applicable excise, use and 

sales taxes related to the purchase of these 

wines. 

5) Property will not be released to the shipper 

until all applicable taxes, permits, licenses 

and storage fees have been received. 

6) The buyer authorizes Sotheby’s Wine to 

choose a common carrier on behalf of the 

purchaser which will act as the purchaser’s 

agent. 

7) Most states regulate the shipment of wine 

into their state. We urge you to investigate 

your state’s regulations before shipping or 

arranging to ship wine to your state. Buyer 

acknowledges that he/she is responsible for 

complying with such state laws. 

8) Buyer warrants that he/she is at least 21 

years of age. Buyer shall be responsible for 

the shipment of these wines being received 

by a person at least 21 years of age or over. 

All shipments and collections must be prepaid. 

By signing, buyers authorize that all 

charges for their delivery may be applied 

to their credit card and that they accept the 

conditions as outlined in the Conditions of 

Sale, all acknowledgements on this page and 

Location, Storage and Delivery of Wine section 

of the catalogue. 

NOTE: Neither Sotheby’s nor Sotheby’s 

Wine is responsible for any acts or omission 

of any shipper, including, without limitation, 

any packing, shipping, delivery or insurance 

for purchased lots. All enquiries relating to 

delivery should be directed to Matt Bolton at 

+1 212 606 7418. 

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LOCATION, STORAGE AND 

DELIVERY OF WINES 

General Delivery Once payment has been 

received by Sotheby’s and the Release Form 

has been issued to Sotheby’s Wine, the wines 

may be delivered according to the instructions 

provided by the purchaser on the Sotheby’s 

Wine Delivery and Collection Instructions 

Form. Shipping by commercial means, 

particularly of older wines, can be very risky 

and is at the buyer’s risk. 

Please note that Sotheby’s does not ship 

wine to purchasers. Sotheby’s will forward to 

Sotheby’s Wine all delivery and collection 

requests received from purchasers. On behalf 

of the purchaser, Sotheby’s Wine will arrange 

shipping or schedule a collection, subject to 

applicable law. Sotheby’s Wine will assess a 

repacking fee of $15.00 per case (or part case) 

of 750ml bottles. All shipping and insurance 

costs and expenses must be pre-paid. Service 

charges on shipments will not exceed 10%. 

A lot or invoice can only be delivered to one 

address (it is not possible to split a lot or invoice 

for delivery to more than one address). 

Delivery within the United States Please 

be advised that most states regulate the 

shipment of wine into their state. We urge 

you to investigate your state’s regulations 

before bidding or arranging for shipment of 

wine into your state. Bidders are also reminded 

that various states impose limitations on the 

quantity of alcoholic beverages which may 

be purchased and brought into its jurisdiction 

by a purchaser from another state. Certain 

states do not permit any direct shipments 

of alcoholic beverages while other states 

require the purchaser, a consignor, shipper 

or other entity to possess certain licenses or 

permits. Neither Sotheby’s nor Sotheby’s 

Wine shall as a condition to sale assume 

any obligation nor bear any responsibility 

whatsoever for applying for or obtaining any 

permits or licenses. Therefore, all bidders are 

strongly advised to investigate the specific 

requirements to determine the manner in 

which alcoholic beverages shall be brought 

into their state so as to comply with all local 

regulations. Sotheby’s Wine and Sotheby’s 

make no representation to the legal rights of 

anyone to ship or import alcoholic beverages 

into any state. Wines may be sold and 

delivered only to persons who are 21 years old. 

Sotheby’s Wine is unable to ship wine 

to Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, 

Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, 

Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, 

Massachusetts, Michigan, Mississippi, 

Nevada, North Carolina, Oklahoma, 

Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, 

Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, and 

Virginia. Buyers from these states are 

responsible for selecting an appropriate 

carrier to deliver their wine. Sotheby’s 

Wine, on behalf of the buyer, will follow the 

buyer’s instructions in helping to arrange 

the collection of the wine by the carrier 

selected by the buyer, in collecting shipping 

and insurance charges from the buyers and 

transferring those payments to the carriers. 

Sotheby’s Wine is not responsible for any 

damage or loss in shipping. For all wines that 

are collected from Sotheby’s Wine, all lots are 

sold in New York State and title passes to the 

buyer in New York State. All sales are subject 

to applicable taxes. In order for Sotheby’s 

Wine to release wines for collection, they must 

receive a written waiver acknowledging the 

buyer’s responsibility for the shipment. 

For shipments to all other states, Sotheby’s 

Wine, on behalf of the purchaser, will either 

ship directly or arrange shipping subject to 

applicable law. Since each state makes its own 

regulations, which are subject to change, the 

shipping method, timeframe and costs are 

subject to individual circumstances. 

Insurance for Delivery in the United 

States Insurance is charged at a rate of 1% 

of purchase price for all domestic shipments 

arranged on an Sotheby’s Wine account, 

subject to actual policy, terms, conditions, 

exclusions and deductibles unless we receive 

a written waiver declining insurance. We urge 

you to note that if insurance is purchased, it 

covers only breakage or loss during shipment. 

All packages must be inspected upon receipt 

and breakage or loss reported to Sotheby’s 

Wine immediately upon delivery of the 

property. Sotheby’s and Sotheby’s Wine are 

not responsible for any loss or damage to 

the wine. Sotheby’s Wine will not refund any 

shipping, packing or insurance charges. 

Delivery outside of the United States 

Sotheby’s Wine will also assist you in making 

arrangements for delivery and insuring of 

purchases outside of the United States, 

although Sotheby’s Wine shall not have 

any liability or responsibility for providing 

this information. The purchaser will be 

responsible for shipping and insurance 

expenses and obtaining appropriate licenses 

to import or export wines. If you have any 

questions or wish further information, please 

contact Matt Bolton at +1 212 606 7418. 

Storage Complimentary storage for wine 

purchased in this sale will be available at the 

warehouse for a period of 45 days following 

the auction. Beyond this point, Sotheby’s 

Wine will assess storage charges as outlined 

in paragraph 8 of the Conditions of Sale. 

Long term, temperature and humidity 

controlled storage for your wines can be 

arranged through Western Carriers. Please 

call Matt Bolton at +1 212 606 7418, for 

current rates. 

NOTE: Neither Sotheby’s nor Sotheby’s 

Wine is responsible for any acts or omission 

of any shipper, including, without limitation, 

any packing, shipping, delivery or insurance 

for purchased lots. All enquiries relating to 

delivery should be directed to Matt Bolton 

at +1 212 606 7418.

Parcels/Options A parcel is a group of lots of the same type and 

quantity of wine. There may be some discrepancies between the 

di erent lots in a parcel with respect to level, condition or otherwise, and 

each buyer should refer to the catalogue description for more detailed 

information. At the auctioneer’s discretion, the successful bidder of 

the fi rst lot in a parcel shall have the option, but not the obligation, to 

purchase in consecutive order one or more of the remaining lots in the 

CAUTIONARY NOTES 

GLOSSARY OF ABBREVIATIONS 

parcel, each at the same successful bid price as the fi rst lot. If any lots 

in the parcel are not purchased, the auctioneer will open the bidding on 

the next unsold lot in the parcel and the successful bidder of that lot shall 

have the option, but not the obligation, to purchase in consecutive order 

one or more, if any, of the remaining lots in the parcel, each at the newly 

established successful bid price. 

1. Whilst we do all that is possible to indicate accurately the levels of older wines, such levels may change between cataloguing and sales. 

This may be caused by the ageing of the cork or by a change in the temperature of the storage conditions or the shipment of the wine. 

2. There is a risk of cork failure in old wines which must be taken into account by the potential buyer. 

3. Neither Sotheby’s Wine nor Sotheby’s will entertain any price negotiation or credit after the delivery is made and returns will not be accepted. 

4. Under no circumstances will substitutes be provided by Sotheby’s; for example in case of breakage, or error of description. 

5. Whilst we make every e ort to accurately describe label condition, we do not comment on either back labels or importer labels. 

BOTTLE SIZES - QUANTITY OF LITERS PER BOTTLE SIZE 

hb(s) - half bottle(s) 

imp.pt. - imperial pint 

hf.ltr. - half liter 

bt(s). - bottle(s) 

ltr. - liter 

mag. - magnum 

m-j. - marie-jeanne 

d.mag. - double magnum 

jero. - jeroboam 

reho. - rehoboam 

imp. - imperial 

meth. - methuselah 

salm. - salmanazar 

balth. - balthazar 

nebu. - nebuchadnezzar 

melr. - melchior 

BURGUNDY 

ULLAGES (LEVEL OF WINE) 

For Bordeaux, Port and other wines in bottles with defi ned shoulders the ullage/level is 

shown, if relevant, by its relevant position in the bottle. Our interpretations are as follows: 

u. - ullage/ullages (levels) 

n. - within neck; the normal level of young wines 

bn. - bottom neck; completely acceptable for any age of wine 

vts. - very top shoulder; completely acceptable for any age of wine 

ts. - top shoulder; usual level for wines over 15 years old 

hs. - high shoulder; typical reduction through the cork, usually no problem 

ms. - mid shoulder; usually some deterioration of the cork and therefore some variation 

Example: (u. 3hs) means 3 bottles ullaged to high shoulder. 

For Burgundy, German and other wines in bottles with sloping necks the ullage is shown 

in centimetres, measured from the base of the cork. 

0.375 

0.568 

0.5 

0.75 

1 

1.5 

— 

— 

3 

— 

— 

6 

9 

12 

15 

— 

Example: (u. 2x5cm) means 2 bottles ullaged 5 centimetres. 

BORDEAUX CHAMPAGNE PORT 

0.375 

0.568 

0.5 

0.75 

1 

1.5 

2.5 

3 

5* 

— 

6 

— 

9 

12 

15 

18 

0.375 

0.568 

0.5 

0.75 

1 

1.5 

— 

— 

3 

4.5 

— 

6 

9 

12 

15 

— 

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0.375 

0.568 

0.5 

0.75 

1 

1.5 

— 

3 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

— 

PACKING 

(oc) original carton 

(owc) original wooden case 

(sc) Sotheby’s Wine/Sotheby’s carton 

(cn) carton 

GENERAL 

[ ] believed e.g. [1970] believed 1970 

cm. centimetres 

bt(s) bottle(s) 

The above table is a guide to the liters of wine per bottle size. Where relevant the fi gures have been taken from the EEC 

prescribed literage for light still wine, sparkling wine and liqueur wine. The di erent categories have separate implementation dates 

which, when combined with past variances in bottling quantities of some bottle sizes, means that this should be treated purely as a guide. 

Should you require the literage capacity of the wine in any lot, please contact the wine department. 

* up to 1978 Jeroboams were generally bottled in 4.5 liter bottles rather than 5 liter bottles.

CONDITIONS OF SALE 

The following Conditions of Sale 

are 72nd and York Inc. (“Sotheby’s 

Wine”), Sotheby’s, Inc. (“Sotheby’s”) 

and the Consignor’s entire agreement 

with the purchaser relative to the property 

listed in this catalogue. 

The Conditions of Sale, the glossary, 

if any, and all other contents of this 

catalogue are subject to amendment 

by Sotheby’s Wine and Sotheby’s 

by the posting of notices or by oral 

announcements made during the sale. 

The property will be o ered for sale 

by Sotheby’s Wine as agent for the 

Consignor, unless the catalogue indicates 

otherwise. 

By participating in any sale, you 

acknowledge that you are bound by 

these terms and conditions. 

1. Except for the limited warranty 

contained in paragraph 2, all property 

is sold “AS IS” without any representations 

or warranties, express or implied, 

by Sotheby’s Wine, Sotheby’s or the 

Consignor as to merchantability, fi tness 

for a particular purpose, the correctness 

of the catalogue or other 

description of the physical condition, 

size, quality, rarity, importance, medium, 

provenance, exhibitions, literature 

or historical relevance of any property 

and no statement anywhere, whether 

oral or written, whether made in the 

catalogue, an advertisement, a bill of 

sale, a salesroom posting or announcement, 

or elsewhere, shall be deemed 

such a warranty, representation or 

assumption of liability. Sotheby’s Wine, 

Sotheby’s and the Consignor are not 

responsible for errors and omissions in 

the catalogue, glossary, or any supplemental 

material. Sotheby’s, Sotheby’s 

Wine and the Consignor make no representations 

and warranties, express or 

implied, as to whether the purchaser 

acquires any copyrights, including but 

not limited to, any reproduction rights 

in any property. 

2. If Sotheby’s Wine sells any wine 

which the Buyer subsequently shows 

to Sotheby’s Wine reasonable satisfaction 

to be “counterfeit,” subject to 

the terms below Sotheby’s Wine will 

set aside the sale and refund to the 

purchaser of record the purchase price 

received for such wine (the successful 

hammer price, plus the buyer’s premium). 

For these purposes, “counterfeit” 

means a wine for which, in 

the reasonable opinion of Sotheby’s 

Wine, the correct description of the 

producer and vintage is not refl ected 

by the description in the BOLD and 

CAPITALIZED heading in the catalogue 

(as amended by any oral or written 

salesroom notices or announcements). 

The Guarantee is provided 

for a period of twenty-one (21) days 

from the date of the relevant auction 

and is solely for the benefi t of the 

original purchaser of record at the auction 

and may not be transferred to any 

third party. 

To be able to claim under this 

Guarantee, the original purchaser of 

record must (i) notify Sotheby’s Wine 

in writing within the 21 day period of 

the reasons for believing the wine to be 

counterfeit, specifying the lot number, 

date of the auction at which it was purchased 

and the reasons for such question; 

and (ii) return the lot to Sotheby’s 

Wine at the original selling location in 

the same condition as at the date of 

sale to the original purchaser of record 

and be able to transfer good title to 

the lot, free from any third party claims 

arising after the date of such sale. 

Sotheby’s Wine in its sole discretion 

will decide the validity of any such 

claim as between the Consignor and 

the purchaser. It is specifi cally understood 

and agreed that the rescission 

of a sale and the refund of the original 

purchase price is exclusive and in 

lieu of any other remedy which might 

otherwise be available as a matter of 

law, or in equity. Neither Sotheby’s 

Wine, Sotheby’s nor the Consignor 

shall be liable for any incidental or 

consequential damages incurred or 

claimed, including without limitation, 

loss of profi ts or interest. 

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3. A buyer’s premium will be added to 

the successful bid price of each lot and 

is payable by the purchaser as part of 

the total purchase price. The buyer’s 

premium is 22.5% of the successful 

bid price. 

4. Sotheby’s Wine reserve the right to 

withdraw any property before or at the 

sale and shall have no liability whatsoever 

for such withdrawal. Sotheby’s 

Wine also reserves the right to combine 

two or more lots. 

5. Unless otherwise announced by 

the auctioneer, all bids are per lot as 

numbered in the catalogue. 

6. Sotheby’s Wine reserves the right 

to reject any bid. The highest bidder 

acknowledged by the auctioneer will 

be the purchaser. In the event of any 

dispute between bidders, or in the 

event of doubt on Sotheby’s Wine 

part as to the validity of any bid, the 

auctioneer will have the fi nal discretion 

to determine the successful bidder, 

to re-open the bidding, to cancel the 

sale, or to reo er and resell the article 

in dispute. If any dispute arises after 

the sale, Sotheby’s Wine sale record 

is conclusive. Although in its discretion 

Sotheby’s Wine will execute order 

or absentee bids or accept telephone 

bids or online bids as a convenience to 

clients who are not present at auctions, 

neither Sotheby’s Wine nor Sotheby’s 

are responsible for any errors or omissions 

in connection therewith. 

By participating in the sale, you 

represent and warrant that any bids 

placed by you, or on your behalf, are 

not the product of any collusive or 

other anti-competitive agreement and 

are otherwise consistent with federal 

and state antitrust law. 

7. If the auctioneer decides that any 

opening bid is below the reserve of the 

article o ered, Sotheby’s Wine may 

reject the same and withdraw the article 

from sale, and if, having acknowledged 

an opening bid, Sotheby’s Wine 

decides that any advance thereafter is 

insu cient, Sotheby’s Wine may reject 

the advance. 

8. Subject to fulfi lment of all of the 

conditions set forth herein, on the fall 

of the auctioneer’s hammer, title to the 

o ered lot will pass to the highest bidder 

acknowledged by the auctioneer, 

and such bidder thereupon (a) must 

present satisfactory legal documentation 

that he or she is at least 21 years of 

age, (b) assumes full risk and responsibility 

therefor, and (c) will immediately 

pay the full purchase price or such part 

as Sotheby’s Wine may require. The 

sales price shall be exclusive of any 

storage or delivery charge. In addition 

to other remedies available to 

Sotheby’s Wine or Sotheby’s by law, 

they reserve the right to impose from 

the date of sale a late charge of 1.5% 

per month of the total purchase price 

if payment is not made in accordance 

with the conditions set forth herein. 

All property must be removed by the 

purchaser at his or her expense as 

soon as possible following payment, 

and in any event not later than 45 

days following its sale and, if it is not 

so removed, (i) a storage charge of 

$10.00 per lot per month from the 46th 

day after the sale until its removal will 

be payable to Sotheby’s Wine by the 

purchaser, (ii) if the property remains 

in storage for over 90 days following 

its sale, Sotheby’s Wine may send the 

purchased property to a third party 

warehouse, for the account, risk and 

expense of the purchaser, and New 

York state and local sales tax will be 

charged.

If any applicable conditions herein 

are not complied with by the purchaser, 

the purchaser will be in default and in 

addition to any and all other remedies 

available to Sotheby’s Wine, Sotheby’s 

or the Consignor by law, including 

without limitation the right to hold the 

purchaser liable for the total purchase 

price, including all fees, charges and 

expenses more fully set forth herein, 

Sotheby’s Wine, at its option, may (x) 

cancel the sale of that, or any other 

lot or lots sold to the defaulting purchaser 

at the same or any other auction, 

retaining as liquidated damages 

all payments made by the purchaser, 

or (y) resell the purchased property, 

whether at public auction or by private 

sale, or (z) e ect any combination 

thereof. In any case, the purchaser will 

be liable for any defi ciency, any and all 

costs, handling charges, late charges, 

expenses of both sales, Sotheby’s 

Wine’ commissions on both sales at 

regular rates, legal fees and expenses, 

collection fees and incidental damages. 

Sotheby’s Wine may, in its sole 

discretion, apply any proceeds of sale 

then due or thereafter becoming due 

to the purchaser from Sotheby’s Wine 

or Sotheby’s or any a liated company, 

or any payment made by the purchaser 

to Sotheby’s Wine or Sotheby’s or 

any a liated company, whether or not 

intended to reduce the purchaser’s 

obligations with respect to the unpaid 

lot or lots, to the defi ciency and any 

other amounts due to Sotheby’s Wine, 

Sotheby’s or any a liated companies. 

In addition, a defaulting purchaser 

will be deemed to have granted and 

assigned to Sotheby’s Wine, Sotheby’s 

and their a liated companies, a continuing 

security interest of fi rst priority 

in any property or money of or owing 

to such purchaser in Sotheby’s Wine 

or Sotheby’s possession, custody or 

control or in the possession, custody 

or control of any of their a liated 

companies, and Sotheby’s Wine and 

Sotheby’s may retain and apply such 

property or money as collateral security 

for the obligations due to them or 

to any a liated company of theirs in 

each case weather at the time of the 

auction, the default or if acquired at 

anytime thereafter. Sotheby’s Wine 

and Sotheby’s shall have all of the 

rights accorded a secured party under 

the New York Uniform Commercial 

Code. Sotheby’s Wine and Sotheby’s 

shall have all of the rights accorded 

a secured party under the New York 

Uniform Commercial Code. You 

hereby agree that Sotheby’s Wine 

and Sotheby’s may fi le fi nancing statements 

under the Uniform Commercial 

Code without your signature where 

legally permissible. Payment will not 

be deemed to have been made in full 

until we have collected good funds. 

In the event the purchaser fails to 

pay any or all of the total purchase 

price for any lot and Sotheby’s and 

Sotheby’s Wine nonetheless elect to 

pay the Consignor any portion of the 

sale proceeds, the purchaser acknowledges 

that Sotheby’s and Sotheby’s 

Wine shall have all of the rights of the 

Consignor to pursue the purchaser for 

any amounts paid to the Consignor, 

whether at law, in equity, or under 

these Conditions of Sale. 

9. Unless otherwise indicated, each 

lot in the sale is o ered subject to 

a reserve which is the confi dential 

minimum hammer price at which a 

lot will be sold. No reserve will exceed 

the low presale estimate stated in the 

catalogue, or as amended by oral or 

posted notices. Sotheby’s Wine may 

implement such reserve by opening 

the bidding on behalf of the Consignor 

and may bid up to the amount of the 

reserve, placing successive or consecutive 

bids for a lot, or bids in response 

to other bidders. In instances where 

Sotheby’s Wine or Sotheby’s have an 

interest in the lot other than Sotheby’s 

Wine’ commission, they may bid up to 

the reserve to protect such interest. 

In certain instances, the Consignor 

may pay Sotheby’s Wine less than the 

standard commission rate where a lot is 

“bought-in” to protect its reserve. 

10. The purchaser shall pay any applicable 

state and local taxes, and any 

applicable compensating use tax of 

another state which Sotheby’s Wine or 

Sotheby’s may be required by law to 

collect at the time of the payment of 

the purchase price. 

11. These Conditions of Sale, as well 

as the purchaser’s, Sotheby’s Wine and 

Sotheby’s respective rights and obligations 

hereunder, shall be governed by 

and construed and enforced in accordance 

with the laws of the State of 

New York. By bidding at an auction, 

whether present in person or by agent, 

order bid, telephone, online or other 

means, the purchaser shall be deemed 

to have consented to the exclusive 

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jurisdiction of the state courts of, and 

the federal courts sitting in, the State 

of New York. 

12. Sotheby’s Wine is not responsible 

for the acts or omissions in the packing 

or shipping of purchased lots or of 

other carriers or packers of purchased 

lots, whether or not recommended 

by them. Packing and handling of 

purchased lots is at the entire risk of 

the purchaser. 

13. In no event will Sotheby’s Wine 

liability to a purchaser exceed the purchase 

price actually paid. 

Data Protection 14. Sotheby’s will 

use information provided by its clients 

or which Sotheby’s otherwise obtains 

relating to its clients for the provision 

of auction and other art-related services, 

real estate and insurance services, 

client administration, marketing and 

otherwise to manage and operate its 

business, or as required by law. 

Some gathering of information 

about Sotheby’s clients will take place 

using technical means to identify their 

preferences and provide a higher quality 

of service to them, and Sotheby’s 

may gather information about its clients 

through video images or through 

the use of monitoring devices used to 

record telephone conversations. 

Sotheby’s will generally seek clients’ 

express consent before gathering 

any sensitive data, unless otherwise 

permitted by law. Clients agree that 

Sotheby’s may use any sensitive information 

that they supply to Sotheby’s. 

By agreeing to these Conditions of 

Sale, clients agree to the processing 

of their personal information and also 

to the disclosure and transfer of such 

information to any Sotheby’s a liate 

or subsidiary and to third parties 

anywhere in the world for the above 

purposes, including to countries which 

may provide di erent degrees of protection 

of personal information to that 

o ered in the US. Clients can prevent 

the use of their personal information 

for marketing purposes at any time by 

notifying Sotheby’s. 

CONDITIONS FOR LIVE 

ONLINE BIDDING 

The following terms and conditions 

(together, the “Conditions”) provide 

important information related to live 

online bidding in sales conducted by 

72nd and York Inc. (“Sotheby’s Wine”) 

and Sotheby’s, Inc. (“Sotheby’s New 

York”), in respect of the sales that 

take place in New York, by Sotheby’s 

in London (“Sotheby’s London”), in 

respect of the sales that take place in 

London, and by Sotheby’s Hong Kong 

Limited (“Sotheby’s Hong Kong”), in 

respect of the sales that take place in 

Hong Kong. These terms are in addition 

to Sotheby’s Wine and Sotheby’s 

New York’s Conditions of Sale, in 

respect of the sales that take place 

in New York, and in respect of the 

sales that take place in London and 

Hong Kong, in addition to Sotheby’s 

London’s and Sotheby’s Hong Kong’s 

Conditions of Business for Buyers and 

Authenticity Guarantee, respectively, 

and are not intended in any way to 

replace them. By participating in 

this sale via live online bidding, you 

acknowledge that you are bound by 

these additional Conditions. 

1. A live auction is by its nature 

fast-moving and bidding may progress 

very quickly. Sotheby’s Wine, New 

York, Sotheby’s London and Sotheby’s 

Hong Kong, in relation to the sales in 

New York, London and Hong Kong 

respectively, wish to ensure that online 

bids are submitted as promptly as possible 

to ensure that online bidders are 

not at any disadvantage when bidding 

against bidders in the room and on the 

telephones. The procedure for placing 

bids is therefore a one-step process; 

as soon as the “Bid” button is clicked, 

a bid is submitted. By bidding online, 

you accept and agree that bids submitted 

in this way are fi nal and that you 

will not under any circumstances be 

permitted to amend or retract your bid. 

If a successful bid is sent to Sotheby’s 

Wine, New York, Sotheby’s London 

or Sotheby’s Hong Kong, in relation 

to the sales in New York, London or 

Hong Kong respectively, from your 

computer, you irrevocably agree to 

pay the full purchase price, including 

buyer’s premium and all applicable 

taxes and other applicable charges.

2. All online bidders will be able to see 

the paddle numbers of other online 

bidders as bids are placed. Bids other 

than online bids will be displayed on 

the online bidder’s computer screen 

as “fl oor” bids. “Floor” bids include 

those bids taken from the live auction 

room, telephones, and absentee bidders, 

as well as any bids made by the 

auctioneer on behalf of the consignor 

below the reserve. If an online bid 

and a “fl oor” bid are placed simultaneously, 

the “fl oor” bid generally will take 

precedence; the auctioneer will have 

the fi nal discretion to determine the 

successful bidder or to reopen bidding. 

The auctioneer’s decision is fi nal. 

3. The next bidding increment is 

shown on your computer screen for 

your convenience. The auctioneer has 

discretion to vary bidding increments 

for bidders in the auction room and on 

the telephones, but online bidders will 

not be able to place a bid in an amount 

other than a whole bidding increment. 

All bidding for this sale will be in 

U.S. Dollars, in respect of New York 

sales, in Pounds Sterling, in respect 

on London sales, or in Hong Kong 

Dollars, in respect of Hong Kong sales, 

and online bidders will not be able to 

see the currency conversion board that 

may be displayed in the auction room. 

4. The record of sale, kept by Sotheby’s 

Wine, Sotheby’s New York, Sotheby’s 

London and Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 

in relation to the sales in New York, 

London and Hong Kong respectively, 

will be taken as absolute and fi nal 

in all disputes. In the event of a discrepancy 

between any online records 

or messages provided to you and 

the record of sale kept by Sotheby’s 

Wine, Sotheby’s New York, Sotheby’s 

London and Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 

in relation to the sales in New York, 

London and Hong Kong respectively, 

the record of sale will govern. 

5. Online buyers are responsible for 

making themselves aware of all sale 

room notices and announcements. All 

sale room notices will be read by the 

auctioneer at the beginning, where 

appropriate, or during the sale prior 

to a relevant lot being o ered for 

sale. Sotheby’s Wine, Sotheby’s New 


Hong Kong, respectively, recommend 

that online bidders log on at least ten 

minutes before the scheduled start of 

the auction to ensure that you have 

heard all announcements made by the 

auctioneer at the beginning of the sale. 

6. Sotheby’s Wine, Sotheby’s New 


Hong Kong, respectively, reserve the 

right to refuse or revoke permission to 

bid online and to remove online bidding 

privileges during the sale. 

7. The purchase information shown 

in the “My Purchases” section of the 

online bidding software is provided 

for your convenience only. Successful 

bidders will be notifi ed and invoiced 

after the sale. In the event of any discrepancy 

between the online purchase 

information and the invoice sent to you 

by Sotheby’s Wine, Sotheby’s New 


Hong Kong, respectively, following the 

sale in New York, London or Hong 

Kong, as the case may be, the invoice 

prevails. Terms and conditions for 

payment and collection of property 

remain the same regardless of how the 

winning bid was submitted. 

8. Sotheby’s Wine, Sotheby’s New 


Hong Kong, respectively, o er live 

online bidding as a convenience to 

our clients. Neither Sotheby’s Wine 

nor Sotheby’s New York, in respect of 

the New York sale, Sotheby’s London 

in respect of the London sales, or 

Sotheby’s Hong Kong, in respect of 

the Hong Kong sales, will be responsible 

for any errors or failures to execute 

bids placed online, including, without 

limitation, errors or failures caused by 

(i) a loss of connection to the internet 

or to the online bidding software by 

either, on the one side, Sotheby’s Wine 

and Sotheby’s New York, Sotheby’s 

London or Sotheby’s Hong Kong, 

respectively, or, on the other side, the 

client; (ii) a breakdown or problems 

with the online bidding software; or (iii) 

a breakdown or problems with a client’s 

internet connection or computer. 

Neither Sotheby’s Wine nor Sotheby’s 

New York, in respect of the New York 

sale, Sotheby’s London in respect of 

the London sales, or Sotheby’s Hong 

Kong, in respect of the Hong Kong 

sales, is responsible for any failure to 

execute an online bid or for any errors 

or omissions in connection therewith. 

9. Live online bidding will be recorded. 

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION 

FOR PURCHASERS AT WINE 

SALES 

The following will help explain some 

of the words and symbols commonly 

used throughout this catalogue. All 

bidders should read the Conditions 

of Sale in this catalogue, as well as 

any glossary or other notices. By bidding 

at auction, bidders are bound by 

those Conditions of Sale, as amended 

by any oral announcement or posted 

notices, which together form the contract 

of sale, between the successful 

bidder (purchaser), Sotheby’s Wine, 

Sotheby’s and the seller (consignor) 

of the lot. Please remember that all 

property is sold “AS IS” and is only 

subject to rescission as stated in the 

Conditions of Sale. If you have any 

questions concerning the information 

below or any other auction practices, 

please contact Geraldine Nager 

Gri n at +1 212 606 7568. 

Property in which Sotheby’s has an 

Ownership Interest 

Lots with this symbol indicate that 

Sotheby’s owns the lot in whole or in 

part or has an economic interest in the 

lot equivalent to an ownership interest. 

Estimates A low and high estimate 

of the selling price exclusive of buyer’s 

premium is printed beside the last lot in 

each parcel, based on the price per lot. 

A parcel is a group of similar lots under 

one bold type heading. The estimates 

are guides for prospective bidders 

and, where possible, reflect prices 

that similar wines have sold for in the 

past. The estimates are determined in 

advance of the sale and are therefore 

subject to revision to reflect current 

market conditions. Estimates should 

not be relied upon as a representation 

or prediction of actual selling prices. 

If you have any questions concerning 

a lot, please contact the specialists in 

charge of the sale whose names are 

printed in the front of this catalogue. 

Bidding Bidding is per lot. Bidding 

increments are listed on the absentee 

bidding slip in the middle of the 

catalogue. 

In order to bid live at an auction, 

you must register for a paddle when 

entering the salesroom. If you are the 

successful bidder on a lot, whether 

in the room, on the telephone, or 

online, the auctioneer will acknowledge 

your paddle number. Unless 

you have previously qualifi ed to bid 

at Sotheby’s, please be prepared to 

provide requested information to a 

Sotheby’s representative. 

Bidding will be in accordance with 

the lot numbers listed in the catalogue 

or as announced by the auctioneer, 

and will be in increments determined 

by the auctioneer. There are multiple 

ways in which you may bid at auction. 

You may bid in person by attending 

the auction, submit an Absentee Bid 

Form by letter or fax, or in certain circumstances, 

by telephone. For some 

sales, you may also be able to bid live 

online. If you are unable to attend 

the sale, please see the Absentee Bid 

Form and Guide for Absentee Bidders 

which contains additional information 

on absentee bidding. If you are 

interested in live online bidding, please 

contact the wine department for additional 

information. 

Unless otherwise noted in the catalogue 

or by an announcement at the 

auction, Sotheby’s Wine acts as agent 

on behalf of the seller and does not 

permit the seller to bid on his or her 

own property. It is important for all 

bidders to know that the auctioneer 

may open the bidding on any lot by 

placing a bid on behalf of the seller 

and may continue bidding for the seller 

by placing responsive or consecutive 

bids, but only up to the reserve (see 

the next paragraph below for information 

regarding reserves). The auctioneer 

will not place consecutive bids on 

behalf of the seller above the reserves. 

Reserves Unless otherwise indicated, 

all property in the sale is o ered subject 

to a reserve. A reserve is the 

confi dential minimum price established 

between Sotheby’s Wine and the seller. 

The reserve is generally set at a 

percentage of the low estimate and will 

not exceed the low estimate of the lot. 

If any lots in the catalogue are o ered 

without a reserve, such lots will be designated 

by the following symbol (a). 

If every lot in the catalogue is o ered 

without a reserve, the Conditions of 

Sale will so state and this symbol will 

not be used for each lot. 

Currency Conversion Board NY 

For your convenience, in many sales 

Sotheby’s operates a display board 

which converts United States dollars 

into various foreign currencies. All 

foreign currency amounts displayed 

are approximations based on recent 

exchange rate information and may 

not be relied upon as a precise invoice 

amount. Sotheby’s and Sotheby’s 

Wine assume no responsibility for any 

error or omission in foreign or United 

States currency amounts shown.

Hammer Price (or Successful Bid 

Price) and the Buyer’s Premium For 

lots which are sold, the last price for 

a lot as announced by the auctioneer 

is the hammer, or successful bid price. 

A buyer’s premium will be added to 

the successful bid price and is payable 

by the purchaser as part of the total 

purchase price. The buyer’s premium 

will be the amount stated in Paragraph 

3 of the Conditions of Sale in this 

catalogue. 

Payment for Purchased Property If 

you are the successful bidder on a 

lot, payment is to be made immediately 

following a sale. Sotheby’s will 

issue a Release Order to Sotheby’s 

Wine once receipt of full payment has 

been confi rmed. All delivery or pick-up 

inquiries should be made to Sotheby’s 

Wine. Please contact the specialist in 

charge of the sale for information on 

a specifi c lot, or Matt Bolton at +1 212 

606 7418, for information regarding 

payment. 

Payment by Cash It is against 

Sotheby’s general policy to accept 

single or multiple related payments in 

the form of cash or cash equivalents in 

excess of the local currency equivalent 

of US $10,000. It is Sotheby’s policy 

to request any new clients or purchasers 

preferring to make a cash payment 

to provide: verifi cation of identity (by 

providing some form of government 

issued identifi cation containing a photograph, 

such as a passport, identity 

card or driver’s license), confi rmation 

of permanent address and identifi cation 

of the source of the funds. 

Payment by Credit Cards As of 

1 January 2009, Sotheby’s does not 

accept payment by credit card for auction 

purposes. 

Payment by Check To pay for a purchase 

by check, please see our cashier 

and fi ll out a Check Acceptance 

Account form. Until approved, you will 

not be permitted to remove purchases 

before the check has cleared. Check 

acceptance privileges are reviewed 

from time to time by Sotheby’s and 

may be granted or withdrawn at our 

sole discretion. Checks should be 

made payable to Sotheby’s. Cashier’s 

checks are accepted at Sotheby’s discretion 

and provided they are issued 

by a reputable fi nancial institution 

governed by anti-money laundering 

laws. Instruments not meeting these 

requirements will be treated as “cash 

equivalents” and subject to the constraints 

noted in the prior paragraph 

titled “Payment By Cash”. 

Payment by Wire Transfer 

To pay for purchase as wire transfer, 

please refer to the payment instructions 

on the invoice provided by 

Sotheby’s or contact Matt Bolton at 

+1 212 606 7418. 

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SALES AND USE TAX 

New York sales tax is charged on the 

successful bid price, buyer’s premium 

and any other applicable charges 

on any property picked up or delivered 

in New York State, regardless 

of the state or country in which the 

purchaser resides or does business, 

unless Sotheby’s Wine and Sotheby’s 

have been given, in advance of the 

release of the property, a valid exemption 

from taxes by the State of New 

York. For states to which Sotheby’s 

Wine is not able to ship, purchasers 

may only collect their wines in New 

York, in which case New York sales tax 

will be charged. Sotheby’s Wine will 

also collect taxes on purchases shipped 

to California, Connecticut, Minnesota 

and New Jersey. All non-taxable transactions 

by licensed dealers of alcoholic 

beverages and by holders of New York 

State Liquor Authority Licenses must 

submit Resale Certifi cates to Sotheby’s 

Wine and Sotheby’s prior to the release 

of the property, in order to facilitate the 

determination of exemption from sales 

tax. Property delivered to states where 

neither Sotheby’s nor Sotheby’s Wine 

is required to collect sales tax may be 

subject to use tax. Buyers should contact 

their advisor to determine if use tax 

is payable. If you have any questions 

concerning this, please contact Matt 

Bolton at +1 212 606 7418. 

Liability for Loss and Damage At 

the fall of the hammer, all risks of loss 

and damage to the lot passes to the 

purchaser. 

Non-arrival, Loss, Breakage and 

Shortage Loss, breakage and shortage 

should be notifi ed to Sotheby’s 

Wine in writing within three days of 

delivery of the property, which must be 

examined in the presence of the carrier 

on arrival. In the event of non-arrival, 

the purchaser must inform Sotheby’s 

Wine in writing within 21 days of the 

date of the release order. 

Property Owned by Sotheby’s Wine 

In the event Sotheby’s Wine own 

property, in whole or in part, such 

property will be designated by the following 

symbol (b) 

Arrangement of Lots Wines of individual 

owners are grouped together, 

usually preceded by a general heading. 

There is an index at the end of the 

catalogue. 

Cataloguing of Old Wines Wines are 

catalogued as accurately as possible at 

the time of going to press. However, 

purchasers must take into consideration 

the natural variations and conditions 

of cases, labels, ullages, corks and 

wines. Except as set forth in paragraph 

2 of the Conditions of Sale, Sotheby’s 

Wine is unable to accept returns. 

Photography: 

Je Schnorr

GUIDE FOR ABSENTEE BIDS 

Absentee Bids If you are unable to 

attend an auction in person, and wish 

to place bids, you may give Sotheby’s 

Bid Department instructions to bid 

on your behalf. Our representatives 

will then try to purchase the lot or lots 

of your choice for the lowest price 

possible, and never for more than the 

top amount you indicate. This service 

is free and confi dential. Please note: 

Sotheby’s o ers this service as a convenience 

to clients who are unable to 

attend the sale, and although we will 

make every e ort, Sotheby’s will not 

be responsible for error or failure to 

execute bids. 

Placing Absentee Bids To place bids, 

please use the absentee bid form provided 

in this catalogue. Be sure to 

accurately record the lot numbers and 

descriptions and the top price you are 

willing to pay for each lot. “Buy” or 

unlimited bids will not be accepted. 

Always indicate a “top limit”— the 

amount to which you would bid if you 

were attending the auction yourself. 

Alternative bids should be indicated 

by using the word “OR” between lot 

numbers. Then if your bid on an early 

lot is successful, we will not continue 

to bid on other lots for you. Or, if your 

early bids are unsuccessful, we will 

continue to execute bids for alternative 

lots until a bid is successful. Bids 

must always be placed in the same 

order as the lot numbers appear in the 

catalogue. 

Each absentee bid form should contain 

bids for one sale only; the number 

and code name should appear in the 

top right-hand corner of the form. 

Please place your bids as early as possible. 

In the event of identical bids, the 

earliest received will take precedence. 

EXAMPLE OF HOW TO USE THE ABSENTEE BID FORM 

You wish to purchase 1 dozen bottles of Château X 1986. 

Five cases are available, o ered in a parcel from lots 1 through to 5. 

If you are bidding on a wine which is not part of a parcel, 

simply enter the lot number and your bid price 

CHÂTEAU X 1986 

Pauillac. 1er Cru Classé 

1 12 bts. (owc) 

2 12 bts. (owc) 

3 12 bts. (owc) 

4 12 bts. (owc) 

5 12 bts. (owc) 

per lot: $500-600 

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Telephone Bids Bids may be placed 

by telephone, but are accepted only in 

Sotheby’s discretion and at the caller’s 

risk. In Sotheby’s discretion, telephone 

bids may be recorded. By bidding on 

the telephone, prospective purchasers 

consent thereto. 

Buyer’s Premium The “top limit” you 

indicate on your bid form is for the 

hammer price only. Please keep in 

mind that a buyer’s premium will be 

added to the successful bid price of 

each lot you buy and is payable by 

you, together with the applicable sales 

tax which is applied to the total cost of 

your purchase (the total cost includes 

the buyer’s premium). The buyer’s 

premium will be the amount stated in 

paragraph 3 of the Conditions of Sale 

in the front of this catalogue. 

LOT NOS. NO. OF LOTS $ BID PRICE 

REQUIRED (excluding premium) 

Successful Bids Successful bidders 

will be notifi ed and invoiced within a 

few days of the sale. All bidders will 

receive a list of sale results if they purchased 

the sale catalogue or enclose a 

stamped self-ad dressed envelope with 

their absentee bid form. 

For more information 

To place telephone bids, or for further 

information, please call Maureen 

Millard at +1 212 606 7414, or the 

regional o ce in your area. 

1-5 1 $Your maximum bid price

IMPORTANT 

Please see “Guide for Absentee 

Bidders” preceding. 

I wish to place the following bids for 

this sale to be held on 1 December 

2012, and acknowledge that wines 

are lying in New York. These bids 

are to be executed by Sotheby’s 

Wine up to but not exceeding 

the amount or amounts specifi 

ed below. Each bid is PER LOT, 

as indicated, and all bids will be 

executed and are accepted subject 

to the “Conditions of Sale” printed 

in the catalogue of this sale. Please 

note that a buyer’s premium of 

22.5% as stated in paragraph 3 

of the “Conditions of Sale” in 

the back of this catalogue will be 

added to the hammer price as 

part of the total purchase price. 

Absentee Bidders please note that 

lots may be o ered on a parcel 

basis as more fully explained in the 

Glossary of Abbreviations in the 

back of the catalogue. 

To allow time for processing, 

absentee bids must be received 

at least 48 hours before the sale 

begins. Please print legibly and 

place lots in sequential order 

SOTHEBY’S BID 

DEPARTMENT 

1334 York Avenue 

New York, N.Y. 10021 

Bid Department 212 606 7414 

Fax 212 606 7016 

NO. OF LOTS TOP $ LIMIT OF BID 


lot noS. LOT NOS. 

no. of lots $ top Limit of Bid LOT required NOS. 

(excluding buyers premium) 

REQUIRED (excluding buyers premium) 


Please Print or Type Please check if this is a new address 

Last Name 

Sotheby’s Wine Account No. 

Address 

E-mail 

Zipcode 

Fax 

I agree that I am bound by the “Conditions of Sale”, which are published in the catalogue for the sale and govern all purchases at auction 

that I make. I represent and warrant that I am at least 21 years of age. Please quote your Sotheby’s Client Account Number. 

Signed 

ABSENTEE/TELEPHONE BIDDING FORM 

Sale Number N08916 I Sale Title Finest and Rarest Wines Featuring Treasures Direct from The House of Krug I Sale Date 1 December 2012 

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012, THE BUYER’S PREMIUM FOR SOTHEBY’S NEW YORK WINE AUCTIONS IS 22.5% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. 

BIDDING INCREMENTS 

Telephone 

Date 

First Name 

PAYMENT IN FULL IS DUE IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE SALE IN U.S. DOLLARS. FULL DETAILS ON PAYMENT METHODS, INCLUDING PAYMENT 

BY CASH, CHECK, AND WIRE TRANSFER ARE INCLUDED IN THE GUIDE FOR BUYERS. 

The auctioneer retains the right to call bids at his own discretion but the following will give buyers an indication of the normal bid steps: 

Up to $1,000....................................... in 50’s $10,000-$20,000....................................... in 1,000’s 

$1,000-$2,000.................................... in 100’s $20,000-$50,000...................................... in 2,500’s 

$2,000-$5,000.................................... in 250’s $50,000-$100,000.................................... in 5,000’s 

$5,000-$10,000..................................in 500’s $100,000 + .................................................. in 10,000’s 

Please note, when making order bids, to record your bid according to the normal regular increments. Unusual increments, i.e. $101, 

will be recorded to the lowest regular increment. 

Important Notice: As of 1 January, 2009, Sotheby’s does not accept payment by credit card for auction purchases.

ABSENTEE/TELEPHONE BIDDING FORM 

Sale Number N08916 I Sale Title Finest and Rarest Wines Featuring Treasures Direct from The House of Krug I Sale Date 1 December 2012 

Purchaser Name 

Sotheby’s Account Number 



lot noS. LOT NOS. 

no. of lots $ top Limit of Bid LOT required NOS. 

(excluding buyers premium) 



NOTICE TO BIDDERS: EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2012, THE BUYER’S PREMIUM FOR SOTHEBY’S NEW YORK WINE AUCTIONS IS 22.5% OF THE HAMMER PRICE. 

Important Notice: As of 1 January, 2009, Sotheby’s does not accept payment by credit card for auction purchases.

NOTES 

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SOTHEBY’S AMERICAS SOTHEBY’S 

CHAIRMAN’S OFFICE EXECUTIVE 

Chairmen 

Lisa Dennison 

James G. Niven 

George Wachter 

Warren P. Weitman, Jr. 

Honorary Chairman 

John L. Marion 

SENIOR 

VICE PRESIDENTS 

Aileen Agopian 

Christopher Apostle 

Richard Austin 

Naomi Baigell 

Mary Bartow 

Sonya Bekkerman 

Denise Bethel 

Nancy Bialler 

Jennifer Biederbeck 

Grégoire Billault 

Maria Bonta de la Pezuela 

Chapin Carson 

Adela Casal 

Gary Chard 

Stacey Chervin 

Alistair Clarke 

Shannon Delage 

Nina Del Rio 

Nancy Druckman 

Daisy Edelson 

Carol Elkins 

Marcus Fox 

Paige Wentworth Frawley 

Jean Fritts 

David Georgiades 

Lauren Gioia 

Elizabeth Goldberg 

Vice Chairmen 

Benjamin F. Doller 

Anthony Grant 

Tobias Meyer 

Charles S. Mo ett 

David Norman 

David N. Redden 

Elaine Whitmire 

Executive Vice Presidents 

William S. Cottingham 

C. Hugh Hildesley 

Henry Howard-Sneyd 

Roberta Louckx 

Helyn D. Goldenberg 

Miety Heiden 

Florent Heintz 

Gerard Hill 

Matthew Hook 

Lisa Hubbard 

Angela V. B. Hudson 

Philip Jelley 

Maria Kelly 

Leslie Keno 

Richard M. Keresey 

Selby Ki er 

Blake Koh 

Tanya Layne 

Christina Lehmejian-Karaszewski 

Christopher Mahoney 

Carmen Melián 

Gary Metzner 

Amy Todd Middleton 

Katia Mindlin Leite-Barbosa 

Geraldine Nager Gri n 

Rena Neville 

Anna O’Leary 

Jon Olso 

Molly Ott Ambler 

Gabriela Palmieri 

Jodi Pollack 

MANAGEMENT 

Bruno Vinciguerra 

Chief Operating O cer 

Worldwide 

Maarten ten Holder 

Managing Director 

Americas 

Kevin Ching 

Chief Executive O cer 

Asia 

Patrick van Maris van Dijk 

Managing Director 

Europe 

Clarissa Post 

Christina Prescott-Walker 

Leslie Prouty 

John Reardon 

Jamie Ritchie 

Jennifer Roth 

Alexander Rotter 

Polly Sartori 

Deborah Schmidt Robinson 

Daryn Schnipper 

Gary Schuler 

Margaret H. Schwartz 

Heinrich Schweizer 

Simon Shaw 

Zita Sheehan 

Lucian Simmons 

Axel Stein 

Raul Suarez 

Karen Sutton 

Alean Timm 

David Ulmer 

August O. Uribe 

Tao Wang 

John Ward 

Beth Wassarman 

Matthew Weigman 

James Zemaitis 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS 

Michael I. Sovern 

Chairman 

The Duke of Devonshire 

Deputy Chairman 

William F. Ruprecht 

President and Chief 

Executive O cer 

John M. Angelo 

The Viscount Blakenham 

Steven B. Dodge 

Daniel Meyer 

Allen Questrom 

Marsha E. Simms 

Robert S. Taubman 

Diana L. Taylor 

Dennis M. Weibling 

ADVISORY BOARD 

Beatrice Stern 

Chairman 

Ambassador Walter J. P. Curley 

Honorary Chairman 

Alexis Gregory 

Deputy Chairman 

Juan Abelló 

Lavinia Borromeo 

Dr. Alice Y.T. Cheng 

Halit Cingillioğlu 

Henry Cornell 

Michel A. David-Weill 

Ulla Dreyfus-Best 

Frederik J. Duparc 

Serge de Ganay 

Charles de Gunzburg 

Tom Ford 

Ann Getty 

Ronnie F. Heyman 

Pansy Ho 

Prince Amyn Aga Khan 

John L. Marion 

Dimitri Mavrommatis 

Carlo Perrone 

Donna Patrizia Memmo 

dei Principi Ruspoli 

Rolf Sachs 

The Hon. Hilary Weston, 

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