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Contents by lot 1-6

Champagne from the Cellars of Krug

7-10

Le Montrachet from Ramonet

11-16

Le Montrachet Grands Formats from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

17-67

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti

68-73

Rare Burgundies

74-103

Right Bank Bordeaux

104-223 Premier Cru Bordeaux (lots 138-150 Château d’Yquem)

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Champagne Krug Established in 1843, the House of Krug has, throughout six generations, pursued an uncompromising philosophy of total craftsmanship and bespoke luxury, reflected in its collection of Prestige Cuvée champagnes. Renowned for its inimitable taste – an extraordinary contrast of richness and freshness, power and finesse – Krug is not only a personal favourite of experts and connoisseurs, but is regarded the world over as the ultimate expression of discernment and individuality.

GRAPE SELECTION Of fundamental importance to the Krug style is its approach to grape selection. This choice is based on Krug’s knowledge of the terroirs of Champagne and the nuance these terroirs impart. Krug chooses those that suit its style, sourcing the best possible fruit from each region. In fact, the house has been supplied by some growers for generations. The Krug-owned vineyards are planted notably in Le Mesnil, Oger, and Avize, all grand cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs. More are found in the grand cru communes of Aÿ and Ambonnay.

SMALL OAK CASKS Alone among the grande marque houses, Krug still ferments all its wines in oak – not out of a misguided devotion to tradition, but because only this method can bring each and every wine so vibrantly to life. Another advantage of the first fermentation in oak is that the exchanges which take place between the wine, the wood of the casks, and the oxygen in the atmosphere naturally favour a slow, long evolution of the wine, resulting in the exceptional longevity of all Krug champagnes.

THE ART OF ASSEMBLAGE At Krug, the art of blending is passed down from one generation to the next, with each generation gradually building up a “memory bank” of tastes and references with which to perpetuate the Krug style. There can be no formula, no recipe, given that no two harvests are ever quite the same.

TIME IS THE GREATEST LUXURY OF ALL What has taken time to come into being, now needs time to reach maturity – which is why Krug ages all its champagnes for at least six years. Not until each champagne has attained its perfect balance of freshness and fullness will it be released. At Krug, a passion for the craft is also a matter of patience. Krug tasting notes by Charles Curtis MW, except where noted

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Clos du Mesnil Nestling in the heart of Mesnil-sur-Oger, the Clos du Mesnil is a tiny “garden plot”, covering just 1.85 hectares, purchased by Krug in 1971. Krug Clos du Mesnil is an exception to the Krug rule of assemblage, since it is born from a single grape variety and a single year, but of a single historic vineyard. In this enchanting champagne, the purity of chardonnay and the mineral aromas of the terroir are balanced by a discreet yet distinctive taste of honey, which are the hallmarks of Krug Clos du Mesnil.

1995 Krug in jéroboam The year was marked by an exceptional summer. Spring was rather dull and flowering was both short and late. It was saved by a summer heat wave, which set in towards the end of June. Over a two-month period the weather was dry with almost no rain, despite the occasional storm. Temperatures for the season were higher than they had been for the last 30 years. Harvesting began on September 18th. “The Krug 1995 vintage shows a nose of brioche, mineral, exotic passion fruit aromas, apricot kernel and toasted hazelnut. On the palate the wine is magisterial and full, while retaining crisp acidity and vibrant length. A very rich and luxurious Krug.” The rarity of this Jeroboam is underlined by the fact that only 194 were produced, and this is the first time this format has been offered at auction.

Krug=Vintage 1995 Reims Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 1-2 1

1 jéroboam

per lot $4,500-5,500

£2,600-3,100 Ç3,300-4,000 PROVENANCE: Lots 1-6 direct from the Cellars of Champagne Krug 2

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1990 Krug in magnum In 1990, a very mild winter with no snow was followed by sharp frosts in early April and a spell of lighter frosts later in the month. June, though cool at times, brought favourable conditions, which heralded a hot, sunny summer. A ‘mythical’ year in Champagne! “This wine is very perfumed on the nose, with ripe tropical, almost pineapple fruit character and hints of smoke and a firm minerality along with developed notes, almost white truffles. On the palate the wine impresses with its ripeness, showing very crisp acidity and a delicate mousse along side enormous extract and a very, very long finish.” This exceptional lot of three magnums of Krug 1990 comes straight from the Krug cellars in Reims. Alongside 1928 and 1996, Krug 1990 is considered to be one of the 3 mythical vintages in the history of Champagne.

Krug=Vintage 1990 Reims In original wooden case 3

3 magnums

per lot $3,500-5,500

£2,100-3,100 Ç2,600-4,000

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Vintage Krug Assortment 1981, 1982 & 1985 1981: A mild, wet winter was followed by frosts in April and a long sunny summer, leading up to an exceptionally small harvest in October. The climatic conditions of this year were particularly favourable for the chardonnay grape and so, exceptionally, the assemblage of Krug Collection 1981 was dominated by chardonnay. 1982: An excellent vintage: with exceptionally high-quality harvests in all wine regions and the most abundant harvest in Champagne history at that time. 1985: Thanks to record breaking frosts in January, yields were low and fruit quality high, leading to remarkably balanced champagnes. This spectacular lot combines one bottle of Krug Collection from each of these three exceptional years and one bottle of Krug Clos du Mesnil from the same years.

Krug Collection =Vintage 1981 (1) “Krug 1981 was minerally and fine, with a delicate floral character on the nose and a finely-honed minerality alongside wellintegrated autolysis. None of the fat of the ’79 or the ’82 here – very elegant and stylish.” New York, Winter 2007 =Vintage 1982 (1) “The 1982 Krug had a regal richness, with ripe yet restrained aromas of tropical fruit, fresh cream and brioche. On the palate the mouthfeel was massive – more “Montrachet” than “Les Clos”. Youthful character holding in, and great length on the palate.” At Patroon, Fall 2007 =Vintage 1985 (1) “The 1985 Krug is beginning to open at this stage, revealing a great complexity of aroma: the lemon peel and fresh lime zest, passion fruit, and guava of primary fruit as well as the brioche and leesy character of aging. Just a faint hint at this point of developed “forest floor” aromas. On the palate the acidity is still very fresh, but not as firm as the 1988, and the texture is a bit more velvety. Wow!” At the Masters of Food and Wine, Spring 2007 Krug, Clos du Mesnil =Vintage 1981 (1) “In 1981, 12,793 bottles were made of a discreet and developable Clos du Mesnil. Discreet nose, pale color, and delicate citrus taste. Wonderful at the Millenium Tasting. Height of elegance.” Richard Juhlin, 4000 Champagnes =Vintage 1982 (1) “The 1982 Clos du Mesnil is definitely mature but showing the ability to continue in bottle almost indefinitely: the nose shows a background of chalk and struck flint behind a really ripe, very exotic fruit character on the nose and a lush, velvety and decadent feel on the palate. A very regal wine.” At the winery, Winter 2007 =Vintage 1985 (1) “’85 Clos du Mesnil is a bit closed on the nose, but beginning to reveal it’s trademark tropical notes along with freshly floral, citrusy and leesy elements behind the mineral and smoke of the initial impression. On the palate it is fine yet powerful and immensely long.” In original wooden case 4

Above 6 bottles

per lot $10,000-12,000

£5,800-6,900 Ç7,300-8,800

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Vintage Krug Assortment 1988, 1989 & 1990 1988: Elegant vintage, engaging thoroughbred. A fabulous, warm summer was followed by cooler temperatures in September, resulting in beautifully balanced wines. 1989: A year full of promise for an expressive vintage, classic in champagne. An early harvest, with beautiful ripe grapes. 1990: a very mild winter with no snow, followed by sharp frosts in early April and a spell of lighter frosts later in the month. June, though cool at times, brought favourable conditions, which heralded a hot, sunny summer. A ‘mythical’ year in Champagne! This spectacular lot combines one bottle of Krug Collection from each of these three exceptional years and one bottle of Krug Clos du Mesnil from the same years.

Krug Collection =Vintage 1988 (1) “The ’88 vintage was very aromatic, showing toasty, yeasty notes but also a fine minerality on the nose and a great rip3eness of fruit. On the palate the wine showed a very creamy mousse. It was full bodied, with a huge amount of extract, crisp acidity, and a very long finish.” At the winery, 2002 =Vintage 1989 (1) “’89 was a hot year, and the ’89 Krug reflects this, with rich tropical fruit aromas, a developed toasty note, plenty of lactic cream and butter notes and a hint of caramel. Approaching maturity but gloriously complex. On the palate the acidity is balanced, the weight is significant, and the finish is endless.” At a charity auction, Spring 2006 =Vintage 1990 (1) Krug, Clos du Mesnil =Vintage 1988 (1) “The 1988 Clos du Mesnil is almost a unique experience in the world of wine. The nose is extremely pronounced and complex, showing several layers of aroma, from the yeasty, biscuity, smokiness to the very ripe fruit character with tropical fruit a distinct coconut edge. On the palate the wine was full-bodied, luscious, with extract, well balanced by a crisp acidity, and extremely long: my “desert island” wine.” At the winery, 2002 =Vintage 1989 (1) "Is there a better wine in the world that this Clos du Mesnil? I doubt it. The '89 is one of the richest and most delicious vintages ever. At the same time, the vineyard's elegant expression shines through clearly." Richard Juhlin, 4000 Champagnes =Vintage 1990 (1) "I have harbored enormous expectations for this wine. The foremost vintage in recent years combined with=in my opinion=the world's foremost vineyard. I was initially disappointed when the wine exhibited a relatively coarse side, with oxidative notes of maturity akin to the Salon of the same vintage. After a while, clear and unexpected aromas of papaya and melon arose. This wave was followed by a spicy breeze, laden with juniper elements. The oxide note disappeared and the taste suddenly felt keenly acidic and slightly one-dimensional. After 15 minutes in the glass the wine finally found itself. Suddenly, it became incredibly subtle and multifaceted, just as it headed into its last and=in my opinion=best phase: the 'Selosse Phase!' Never before have I found a wine with a scent reminiscent of the 1986 Selosse that I had six years ago. The last sips were like rekindling an old love in a new body. The fascinating wine journey on which this Champagne will take you will be shortened the longer you wait before opening the bottle. On the other hand, those who are patient will drink a significantly better wine. One year after launching, the wine is much more stable and now totally in its 'Selosse Phase.'" Richard Juhlin, 4000 Champagnes In original wooden case 5

Above 6 bottles

per lot $6,000-8,000

£3,500-4,600 Ç4,400-5,800

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Vintage Krug Assortment 1962 & 1982 in magnum With only 40 editions produced, and just 5 remaining today, this duo of magnums is extremely rare and has never before been offered at auction. Individually numbered, these two vintages were hand-selected by the Krug winemaking team to pay homage to Krug lovers worldwide. Krug Collection 1962 is distinguished by its mature and vivacious character whilst Krug Collection 1982 is a serene and elegant expression of this classic vintage in France.

Krug Collection Reims =Vintage 1962 =Vintage 1982 In original wooden case 6

Above 2 magnums

magnum (1) magnum (1) per lot $9,000-11,000

£5,200-6,300 Ç6,600-8,000

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Precision Collecting and Passionate Expertise The heart of every collection is the passion of the person that built it bottle by bottle. Cellars in that way can act as small doppelgangers, becoming imbued with the personality of its creator: "organized and precise," or "exuberant and eclectic.". Thus, the description of "passionately overflowing and reflective of a deep knowledge" says as much about the consigner as his collection. The selections in this sale are but a very small slice of an enviable wine pie. His focus and passion extends to all types of artistry; walking through his home is an education in visual art and his cellar an education in the vinous version. We are very pleased to include his Grand Cru wines among our selections this evening. Stored in pristine home storage at a constant 53 degrees with humidity control. Removed from this sale by a team of Christie's specialists and moved under constant temperature control. RAMONET Ramonet to Chardonnay is the equivalent of Domaine de la Romanée Conti or Henri Jayer to Pinot Noir: a legendary and timeless partnership. The domaine was established by the reclusive genius, Pierre Ramonet, in 1920, though the continued success is due to the teamwork of brothers Noël in the cellar and Jean-Claude in the vineyards. Fruit from vines younger than 18 years are declassified and yields are greatly restricted. Grape bunches are partially destemmed, briefly cold soaked in cement tanks and macerated for 10 days. The juice is generally aged in one third new barrels, in either Alliers or Vosges oak, depending on the vineyard's needs for 12-15 months. Le Montrachet, the brightest star in the Ramonet sky, is aged in 100 new oak barrels. Ramonet wines are muscular, full-bodied and concentrated wines, capable of lasting decades.

Le Montrachet=Vintage 2002 Côte de Nuits, Ramonet "The fermentation aromas again make the nose tough to read but there are touches of pain grillé, oak spice and white flower aromas in the background. This is every bit as big as the Bâtard and even more powerful with massive, incredibly intense full-bodied flavors of superb depth and breadth and so much dry extract that this seems almost chewable. The flavors are easily the most backward of any of these wines and this will take years to fully realize its enormous potential. A genuinely great effort of monumental proportions." BH, July 04, 2004 7

3 bottles

Le Montrachet=Vintage 2001 Côte de Nuits, Ramonet "A fantastically complex nose explodes from the glass immediately and requires almost no coaxing to reveal a simply marvelous breadth of aromas, from white flower to honeysuckle to ripe orchard notes to spice elements combine to deliver a genuinely stunning aromatic kaleidoscope. The palate impact does justice to the nose with superb depth and remarkable density by any standard but especially in the context of the vintage as the sap completely coats and stains the palate. While this is clearly very young, there is less tension here than in the Bâtard at the moment though the balance and length are so good that this will require at least 7 to 8 years to really begin to deliver the promise that the underlying raw materials already so brilliantly hint at. A great effort by any measure." BH, Oct 1, 2004

per lot $3,500-4,500

£2,100-2,600 Ç2,600-3,300 8

1 dozen bottles

per lot $14,000-18,000

£8,100-10,000 Ç11,000-13,000

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1 dozen bottles

per lot $11,000-15,000

£6,300-8,600 Ç8,100-11,000 10

1 dozen bottles

per lot $9,500-12,000

£5,500-6,900 Ç7,000-8,800

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DOMAINE DE LA ROMANÉE-CONTI "One thing I noticed in the evolution of our wines, especially Romanée-Conti, is a vegetal note that later becomes this aroma of rose petal" --Aubert de Villaine, Co-owner/co-director of Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 'Romanée-Conti,' as the local proverb goes, 'is the central pearl of the Burgundian necklace.' This miniuscule vineyard gives its name to the most famous Domaine in the world, commonly referred to as 'D.R.C.' or, more reverentially, as The Domaine. This pearl, this small jewel, just under 5 acres, was coveted by a famous collector of jewelry, Madame de Pompadour, but she was out bid by the Prince de Conti, hence the name. The King's minister won against the King's mistress! In 1868 the vineyard passed to the de Villaine family and is still, today, managed by Aubert de Villaine. It never fails to astonish me that the strips of vines which stretch only a modest number of meters up the very gentle slopes from the outskirts of an equally modest, indeed remarkably rural rambling of village Vosne, are capable of producing wines of such world class quality. The strips of vines cultivated by the Domaine include La Tâche (nearly 15 acres), also a monopol or wholly owned vineyard, 13 acres of Romanée-Saint-Vivant--most elegant wine and, I think, fractionally underrated and over 8 acres of the more substantial Richebourg. Then, strictly speaking not in Vosne-Romanée but over the wall, literally uphill from Clos Vougeot, are 8 acres of the superb Grands-Echézeaux and just over 11 of Echézeaux. One thing strikes me forcibly: these five sites prove unquestionably that the French notion of terroir is not a fancy figment of Gallic imagination for the differences between each of the wines is marked, so consistent. Yet all five of the D.R.C. burgundies are made, traditionally, in the same cellars from grapes of the same variety, Pinot Noir. RomanéeConti itself has an unique concentration, La Tâche has a different sort of intensity, each having a superbe yet vividly contrasting bouquet. Richebourg, next door, has a broader character, and so on. So what produces those differences: slight variations in subsoil, slope and drainage, fractionally, virtually imperceptible microclimate. Who knows. But fermented and élévé identically, the final wines are different. The Price? Well, of course, there is no getting away from the bare facts: the production is so small and the world demand so high that even opening prices make one wince. But this is nothing new. The finest wines have always been the perogative of the seriously rich or fortunately privileged, from fat Prelates to their Royal Masters. Another thing I have discovered. They keep so well. The 1937 Romanée-Conti is still magnificent, the 1945 La Tâche has an almost pristine depth of colour and fragrance. The wine opens up in the mouth fanning out like a peacock's tail. Even curious vintages like 1951 and 1954 can be surprisingly good. And do they change! Sometimes unconvincingly when young, they take on colour and depth. They are not wines for an instant sniff; they open up in the glass. Michael Broadbent Property of a Fine Wine Connoisseur The following lots represent an amazing collection of the world's greatest white wine, made from one of grandest vinyards from the most prestigious producer in Burgundy = Le Montrachet, from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti. To add to the splendor, these lots are all in large formats with early serial numbers - 1, 2 or 3!! A well connected collector if there ever was one. Please see lot 55 for this consignor's lone red: the 1988 Romanée-Conti in methuselah.

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Montrachet=Vintage 1996 Côte de Beaune, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Slight sign of seepage, bottle #00003 In original wooden case "One of the greatest wines of the incredible 1996 vintage with knockout aromas of white flowers, green apples and a touch of oak spice all framed by an intense minerality followed by discreet, understated flavors that are so focused that they're entirely crystalline in nature. This just oozes class and breed and the balance is perfect with acidity that exquisitely highlights each nuance yet remains in the background as a supporting, rather than a dominating, element. Seamless from the explosive fruit to the finish that persists literally for minutes. This is an emotionally compelling wine and one cannot drink it and remain indifferent. A reference standard expression of the terroir and incontestably one of the finest wines of this great vintage. Beg, borrow or steal but don't miss this wine. Note: to those who are looking for the usual frank opulence of the DRC style, it simply isn't present in this wine, at least not yet. Rather, this is more Chevalier than Montrachet just now and this is one that may very well see its 50th birthday entirely intact. Multiple and consistent notes." BH, Oct 1, 2006 11

1 jéroboam

per lot $15,000-20,000

£8,600-11,000 Ç11,000-15,000

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Montrachet=Vintage 1990 Côte de Beaune, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Bottle numbered 000003, rewaxed In original wooden case "Decidedly fresher and more complex than the '86, which was served next to it. Deeply pitched and beautifully complex aromas that are now beginning to show the initial signs of maturing. The rich, fullbodied, mouth coating flavors are impressively intense and extremely powerful and there is an opulent, almost unctuous quality to the finish, which stains the palate and lingers for minutes. 1990 is not the greatest vintage of DRC Montrachet that I have had but for it to continue to develop in the glass for well over an hour is eloquent testament to its youthful state. In short, a terrific effort and one that is still evolving though I doubt it will improve further." BH, Oct 16, 2004 12

1 methusalah

per lot $30,000-50,000

£18,000-29,000 Ç22,000-37,000

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Montrachet=Vintage 1988 Côte de Beaune, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Bottle numbered 000001, slightly cracked wax capsule In original wooden case "A very attractive mouthful, good nose, fairly fullbodied, good flesh, fruit and acidity. Last tasted October 1990. ****" MB, Vintage Wine. 13

1 methuselah

per lot $18,000-24,000

£11,000-14,000 Ç14,000-18,000

Montrachet=Vintage 1986 Côte de Beaune, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Bottle numbered 000001, Percy Fox slip label, cracked wax capsule, slight sign of seepage "Expressive and highly complex aromas jump from the glass with noticeable botrytis and slightly grassy notes that lead to rich, full, sappy and slightly sweet flavors that offer solid power and length but not the depth or length that prior bottles have delivered. This bottle appeared to be in fine shape but it seemed to be tiring if not over the hill. Tasted twice recently with consistent, and disappointing, impressions." BH, Oct 1, 2006 14

1 jeroboam

per lot $18,000-24,000

£11,000-14,000 Ç14,000-18,000

Montrachet=Vintage 1985 Côte de Beaune, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Lot 15 bottle numbered 000003, cracked wax capsule, Percy Fox slip label. Lot 16 bottle numbered 000002, cracked wax capsule, lightly water stained label Both lots in original wooden case "Huge, even massive nose of slowly maturing white flower and green apple fruit mixed with a deft trimming of the exotic followed by thick, rich, almost viscous yet stunningly precise and pure flavors that coat the palate and despite the sheer heft, there is a silky quality on the finish that seems without end. Incredibly impressive in every respect and this is really quite youthful and vibrant with simply indescribable complexity. A great, great Montrachet worthy of the name." BH, Feb, 23, 1997 15

1 methuselah

per lot $30,000-50,000

£18,000-29,000 Ç22,000-37,000 16

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Property of a Fine Wine Aficionado Lots 17 and 25-41 are carefully selected for this sale in New York. The collection before you is comprised of only Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and forms the core of the DRC theme in this sale. All of these wines have been acquired through long established relationships with unquestionable merchants who they themselves are in great standing with the Domaine. The provenance for the following is among the best you will find anywhere. DRC Assortment=Vintage 1978 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti In original wooden case Romanée-Conti (1) Level: 2cm; outstanding condition, serial number 001521 La Tâche (3) Levels: two 3cm and one 4cm; sign of seepage, lightly corroded capsules Richebourg (2) Levels: one 2.5cm and one 4cm; lightly corroded capsules, sign of old seepage Grands Echézeaux (2) Levels: one 4cm and one 5.5cm; lightly corroded capsules Echézeaux (2) Levels: one 2cm and one 4.5cm; lightly corroded capsules Romanée-Saint-Vivant (2) Levels: one 1.5cm and one 4.5cm 17

Above 12 bottles

per lot $60,000-80,000

£35,000-46,000 Ç44,000-58,000

Property of a West Coast Lady and Gentleman Recently moved from a private home cellar maintaining ideal temperature for fine wine storage DRC Assortment=Vintage 1978 Domaine de la Romanée-Conti In original wooden case, banded prior to inspection, in original straw Romanée-Conti Level: 2.5cm (1) La Tâche Levels: two 3cm and one 4cm; torn off and missing slip (3) Richebourg Levels: one 2.5cm and one 4cm (2) Grands Echézeaux Levels: one 2.5cm, one 3.5cm (2) Echézeaux Levels: 3cm (2) Romanée-Saint-Vivant Levels: 3cm; sign of seepage (2) 18

Above 12 bottles

per lot $60,000-80,000

£35,000-46,000 Ç44,000-58,000 PROVENANCE: Purchased by owner from Jurgensen's, a purveyor of fine and rare wine

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Property of a West Coast Gentleman

La Tâche=Vintage 2004 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti "This too is sublime in its subtlety and grace with ineffably pure aromas and it strikes a balance between the opulence of the RSV and the restraint of the GE with an expressive yet ultra fine nose of rose petals, violets and seductive spice notes that introduce unbelievably refined flavors that seem crafted from silk and lace, culminating in a linear, mouth coating finish that detonates like a bomb and lasts and lasts. At present, this is taut and precise with the lithe muscularity of a world class gymnast yet it is not lean or unduly tight as there is a generosity to the mid-palate that serves to buffer the underlying tannic spine that will permit this to age for decades. This is clearly a great wine that epitomizes the concept of power without weight." BH, Jan 1, 2007

Recently removed from a known local professional facility maintaining excellent fine wine storage conditions This returning consignor has contributed many fine and rare lots to our Los Angeles saleroom. We welcome you to explore the selection chosen specifically for this New York sale. Romanée-Saint-Vivant=Vintage 2005 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti "This is also very primary and backward as hints of supremely elegant and seductive exceptionally ripe black fruit aromas replete with soy, hoisin, clove and anise nuances merge into wonderfully fine and refined linear and firmly structured flavors that culminate in a precise, pure and driving finish that goes on and on. This is a really impressive effort that offers terrific potential but fans of this wine should note that it is arguably more masculine than it usually is yet at the same time utterly seamless. A 'wow' wine that is perhaps the ripest of the DRC '05s. A true knockout that is sheer class." BH, Jan 1, 2008 19

1 dozen bottles

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La Tâche=Vintage 2005 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Lot 23 in original wooden case "There is only one word to do the nose true justice and that is kaleidoscopic as the aromatic breadth here is simply dazzling with red and black cherry, cassis, plum and subtle earth notes replete with the same Asian spice cabinet aromas as the RSV displays but here the floral aspect, particularly rose petal, is much more pronounced. However, the '05 LT is almost a combination of the RSV's class, grace and sensuality and the Riche's power, taut muscularity and huge length as the overall palate impact is equivalent to a vinous bomb exploding on the cuts-like-a-knife finish that can be measured in minutes not seconds. This is structured to the point of being chewy yet it is never rustic or coarse because the gorgeously detailed palate is buffered by buckets of dry extract. As readers know, I often use the word Zen to describe the kind of inner harmony of a great vintage of Romanée-Conti but rarely with La Tâche yet in 2005, the LT has this element of inner calm and grace as well. In sum, this is a huge but utterly classy and stylish wine that will undoubtedly go down as one of the all time great LT's." BH, Jan 1, 2008

£9,200-11,000 Ç12,000-15,000

20

1 dozen bottles

per lot $18,000-24,000

£11,000-14,000 Ç14,000-18,000

22

per lot $6,000-9,000

£3,500-5,100 Ç4,400-6,600

per lot $16,000-20,000

Richebourg=Vintage 2005 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti In original wooden case "Just as it was last year, this is also very shut down at present though vigorous swirling coaxes superbly elegant and pure aromas that are wonderfully broad and include red, black, blue and violet aromas as well as seemingly a full cupboard of Asian spices that complement to perfection the extremely rich, full and sweet flavors that are quite floral in the mouth, all wrapped in a detailed and punchy finish where the tannic spine is completely buried. While it sounds moderately odd to describe it this way, there is a swagger to the '05 Riche and this will clearly be one very long distance runner. The other aspect that is notable is how intensely mineral-driven the '05 Riche is and interestingly, this seems almost delicate next to the opulence of the RSV. Indeed it's as though the Riche and RSV have exchanged personalities! A (very high level) qualitative choice but believe me when I say that the underlying characters of these two wines couldn't be more different." BH, Jan 1, 2008

3 magnums

22

1 magnum

per lot $7,000-10,000

£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300 23

1 dozen bottles

per lot $40,000-60,000

£23,000-34,000 Ç30,000-44,000

Property of a Fine Wine Lover and Industry Insider Stored professionally since release La Tâche=Vintage 2005 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti "There is only one word to do the nose true justice and that is kaleidoscopic as the aromatic breadth here is simply dazzling with red and black cherry, cassis, plum and subtle earth notes replete with the same Asian spice cabinet aromas as the RSV displays but here the floral aspect, particularly rose petal, is much more pronounced. However, the '05 LT is almost a combination of the RSV's class, grace and sensuality and the Riche's power, taut muscularity and huge length as the overall palate impact is equivalent to a vinous bomb exploding on the cuts-like-a-knife finish that can be measured in minutes not seconds. This is structured to the point of being chewy yet it is never rustic or coarse because the gorgeously detailed palate is buffered by buckets of dry extract. As readers know, I often use the word Zen to describe the kind of inner harmony of a great vintage of Romanée-Conti but rarely with La Tâche yet in 2005, the LT has this element of inner calm and grace as well. In sum, this is a huge but utterly classy and stylish wine that will undoubtedly go down as one of the all time great LT's." BH, Jan 1, 2008 24

2 magnums

per lot $15,000-25,000

£8,600-14,000 Ç11,000-18,000

Property of a Fine Wine Aficionado Lots 17 and 25-41 are carefully selected for this sale in New York. The collection before you is comprised of only Domaine de la Romanée-Conti and forms the core of the DRC theme in this sale. All of these wines have been acquired through long established relationships with unquestionable merchants who they themselves are in great standing with the Domaine. The provenance for the following is among the best you will find anywhere.

Echézeaux=Vintage 1997 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti In original wooden case "The nose here is extremely floral and trimmed in some classic Vosne spice that introduces medium weight flavors of good richness but not much nuance or grace than one might want. This is quite structured for the vintage and while there is clearly good material here, this does not exceed its usual ranking at the bottom of the DRC hierachy in '97." BH, Dec 23, 2000 28

Romanée-Saint-Vivant=Vintage 1999 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Excellent appearance and levels "A slightly green note is buried beneath the remarkably dense aromas of classic Vosne spice and crushed blackberries, full-bodied, very sappy flavors with a terrific inner core of complexity and still more spice. The purity of extract displayed here is mind bending and the overall harmony of expression is something to see. This remains quite backwards and will require plenty of patience." BH, Apr 1, 2005 25

1 dozen bottles

Echézeaux=Vintage 2001 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti In original wooden case "Knockout sexy black fruit aromas trimmed in a deft touch of oak and distinct animale notes with expressive, full, pure, sweet and quite powerful flavors and a long, persistent, mouth coating finish. The amount of sève is impressive as is the sheer spiciness and this is a good deal more refined than it usually is. A great vintage for this wine." BH, Jan 1, 2004

£7,500-9,700 Ç9,500-12,000

26

10 bottles

29

1 dozen bottles

per lot $30,000-40,000

£18,000-23,000 Ç22,000-29,000

24

per lot $1,800-2,400

Grands Echézeaux=Vintage 1978 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: eleven 3cm or better and one 4cm; four slightly corroded capsules In original wooden case "Powerfully ripe and expressive aromas that display a wonderfully spicy mix of sous bois and very warm earth notes followed by quite ripe and intense flavors underpinned by noticeable finishing structure that has a slightly rustic character to it. This is still quite vibrant and may very well outlive all of the DRC '78s with the possible exception of the Romanée-Conti. In short, this is a classic Grands-Echézeaux. Consistent notes." BH, Jul 1, 2006

£8,600-10,000 Ç11,000-13,000

27

6 bottles

£1,100-1,400 Ç1,400-1,800

per lot $15,000-18,000

Romanée-Saint-Vivant=Vintage 1978 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: two 3cm, six 3.5cm and four 4cm; excellent appearance, serial numbers 005219-005230 In original wooden case "Ripe, rich and spicy aromas of superb complexity with quite supple flavors that offer excellent richness, depth and length. It is very finely balanced and exceptionally subtle. In short, this is genuinely amazing stuff that has definitely peaked and if you own it, be aware that it is sufficiently soft that it will probably slide down hill quickly once it starts so keep on eye on it. Tasted multiple times, consistent notes." BH, Jan 1, 2004

per lot $3,000-3,500

£1,800-2,000 Ç2,200-2,600

per lot $13,000-17,000

Romanée-Saint-Vivant=Vintage 1990 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: 2cm or better; four stained labels "Extremely rich and ripe with explosive aromas of Vosne spice, earth and only a touch of secondary nuance followed by big, indeed even robust flavors that show good muscle but no rusticity and while this displays only a bit of the classic RSV velvet, this character will undoubtedly become more pronounced with age as there is plenty of mid-palate density. Quite long and still very much of a baby, the '90 RSV is most promising. I would try again in 2010 but this will live for 30 years, perhaps longer. Multiple and consistent notes." BH, Mar 8, 2008

6 bottles

30

1 dozen bottles

per lot $24,000-35,000

£14,000-20,000 Ç18,000-26,000

Richebourg=Vintage 1973 (2) Levels: one 4cm and one 5cm; two heavily bin soiled and damaged labels, damaged capsules, sign of old seepage Grands-Echézeaux=Vintage 1978 (1) Level: 5cm; lightly bin soiled label, nicked label, lightly corroded capsule, bottle numbered 005701 Above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 31

Above 3 bottles

per lot $2,200-3,200

£1,300-1,800 Ç1,700-2,300

Echézeaux=Vintage 1995 Level: 1.5cm; lightly bin soiled label La Tâche=Vintage 1990 Level: 2cm; lightly stained label, nicked label, bottle numbered 07902 La Tâche=Vintage 1986 Level: 2.5cm; lightly corroded capsule, very lightly bin soiled label, bottle numbered 012697 All above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 32

3 bottles

per lot $5,500-7,000

£3,200-4,000 Ç4,100-5,100

Grands-Echézeaux=Vintage 1999 Excellent appearance and levels, lightly bin soiled label Romanée-Saint-Vivant=Vintage 1999 Excellent appearance and levels Above Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 33

Above 6 bottles

(1) (5)

per lot $6,500-8,500

£3,800-4,900 Ç4,800-6,200

Richebourg=Vintage 1990 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Lot 34 levels: three 2cm, one 2.5cm and one 3cm; two lightly bin soiled labels, one heavily bin soiled label and slightly sign of seepage and damaged capsule. Lot 35 levels: nine 2.5cm and three 3cm; lightly corroded capsules 34

5 bottles

Richebourg=Vintage 1978 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Level: three 2.5cm, six 3.5cm and two 4.5cm; damp stained labels, one sign of seepage, serial numbers 007045-007054, 007102-007106 In original wooden case "Remarkably ripe, in fact this is the ripest nose I can ever remember a bottle of the '78 Richebourg showing followed by rich, elegant, fantastically complex flavors and truly outstanding length. If one wanted to nit pick, a bit more acid balance would be nice but I like this a lot as it's incredibly seductive. Impressive and '78 is one of those rare vintages where the Richebourg surpasses the La Tâche. Relatively consistent notes." BH, Sep 1, 2003

per lot $11,000-14,000

£6,300-8,000 Ç8,100-10,000 35

1 dozen bottles

per lot $26,000-35,000

£15,000-20,000 Ç19,000-26,000

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1 dozen bottles

per lot $40,000-50,000

£23,000-29,000 Ç30,000-37,000

La Tâche=Vintage 2000 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Excellent appearance and levels In two six-bottle original wooden cases "Quite deeply colored with the classic La Tâche nose of dried rose petals plus a fantastic array of aromas and spices too numerous to even try to describe that lead to fine, detailed and beautifully textured flavors and terrific length. This is not a La Tâche for the ages as it simply doesn't have the structure and density to enable it to age for two decades or more but it is remarkably complex and has sneaky finishing intensity. I like this a lot for its superb style, grace and penetrating minerality but those who expect the usual level of power and structure won't find it in the 2000. This is actually approachable now though it should age for at least two decades simply on the incredible balance that it displays. A terrific effort for the vintage but this clearly does not have the freshness and precision of the 2001." BH, Jan 1, 2004 37

1 dozen bottles

per lot $15,000-18,000

£8,600-10,000 Ç11,000-13,000

La Tâche=Vintage 1992 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: four 2cm, two 2.5cm and one 3cm; lightly bin soiled labels, one slightly protruding cork, one corroded capsule "When first opened, the nose is quite floral with a curious geranium component but with air, the aromas evolve toward spice and dried rose petal notes followed by medium weight, rich, nicely sappy flavors of good if not great elegance and length. Really very pretty and very fine in the context of the vintage." BH, Oct 1, 2003 38

7 bottles

per lot $5,800-7,000

£3,400-4,000 Ç4,300-5,100

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 2000 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Excellent condition and levels, one slightly protruding cork, bottle numbered 103 104, 642, 821 "Brooding, backward and quite a bit more reserved and less expressive with subtly spicy black fruit aromas trimmed by a subtle hint of oak and followed by restrained, pure, gorgeously sappy and harmonious, completely seductive flavors that offer the best delineation of any of these wines. This is extraordinarily fine and detailed with length that lasts and lasts. Though this will undoubtedly add weight and complexity, it will likely always be understated and refined rather than powerful. This is a simply sublime combination of spice, silk and velvet delivered in a perfect sphere of impeccable balance. Incredible by any standard but especially so for the vintage and clearly the best of these 2000s." BH, Jan 1, 2004 39

4 bottles

per lot $22,000-26,000

£13,000-15,000 Ç17,000-19,000

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1990 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Level: 2cm; lightly bin soiled label, nicked label, bottle numbered 05915 "Medium ruby color. Initially, this is aromatically tight and closed but after 2 hours, it absolutely explodes from the glass with a breathtaking panoply of Asian spices, exotic fruit aromas and a touch of earth followed by rich, lush, almost opulent flavors that melt in the mouth and coat the palate with a layer of velvet on the fantastically long finish. This is a dramatic wine in every sense of the word yet it's not at all showy but rather discreet and understated. I particularly like the sense of inner power and purity of expression and this is as good a post '45 RC as I ever hope to drink. It should last for another 50 years and if you ever have the chance, don't miss it! Save for one so-so bottle, I have very consistent notes." BH, Jan 1, 2008

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1998 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Excellent appearance and levels, bottle numbered 2750, 2078, 2077 "Deep ruby. A deeply pitched and distinctly different nose from what one usually finds in 10 year old RC as there are wonderfully dense and layered aromas of orange compote, red and black cherry along with the usual spice and floral notes, which introduces refined, pure and concentrated medium full flavors that possess the usual spectacular detail on the gorgeously persistent finish. This is beginning to lose its baby fat and the underlying sense of structure is becoming more prominent. The 1998 is built to age and should be capable of gracefully maturing over the next 40 years, perhaps longer." BH, Apr 28, 2007 40

3 bottles

per lot $17,000-20,000

£9,800-11,000 Ç13,000-15,000

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1 bottle

per lot $12,000-15,000

£6,900-8,600 Ç8,800-11,000

Property of a West Coast Lady and Gentleman

La Tâche=Vintage 1971 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: two 3cm, one 3.5cm, one 4cm, one 4.5cm and one 5cm; three lightly stained labels, one torn and stained label, nicked capsules "Unlike the jéroboam (see herein), here the nose and flavors are indeed fresher and livelier than then the 750 ml version (as good as that is) and while this too is perfectly ready to drink, it offers a touch more of everything and should hold for several more decades. Tasted twice in this format with consistent notes." BH, Mar 1, 2008

Recently moved from a private home cellar maintaining ideal temperature for fine wine storage Echézeaux=Vintage 1975 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: six 2.5cm, four 3cm and two 3.5cm; two nicked labels, one bin soiled label, two slightly corroded capsules, bottle numbers 9297, and 9303-9313 In original wooden case 42

1 dozen bottles

per lot $3,500-5,000

£2,100-2,900 Ç2,600-3,700

45

6 bottles

per lot $20,000-30,000

£12,000-17,000 Ç15,000-22,000

La Tâche=Vintage 1973 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: six 2.5cm, five 3cm and one 3.5cm; very good appearance, bottle numbers 17413-17424 In original wooden case, in original straw 43

1 dozen bottles

MAREY MONGE

per lot $5,000-8,000

£2,900-4,600 Ç3,700-5,800

In 1791 Nicolas-Joseph Marey bought in its entirety a vineyard named Romanée Saint Vivant. This vineyard, now rather large for a Grand Cru at 9.4 hectares, was held in his family until 1898 as a monopoly when they decided to sell a portion to Latour, named Le Clos des Quatre Journeaux. This parcel has since been further divided and now is split among several owners. In 1966, Mlle Marey-Monge, the last of the distinguished dynasty, began to lease 5.3 hecatares of vines to Domaine Romanée-Conti and also sold the right of first refusal should the vines ever come up for sale. This happened in 1988, when her heirs, the Neyroud family, sold the remaining portion of Romanée St. Vivant to The Domaine.

Precision Collecting and Passionate Expertise La Tâche=Vintage 1978 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: one 2cm, one 2.5cm, three 3cm, one 4.5cm; two slightly protruding corks, one lightly corroded capsule "("1978 is a great vintage and very rich; perfect now". Aubert de Villaine. Meadows: 1978 was marked by a miserable growing season and it wasn't until the last 3 weeks before the harvest where very hot weather set in and essentially saved the vintage. The Domaine did not begin picking until October 16, an incredibly late date by today's standards, when it is rare to see anyone picking in October. 1978 is incontrovertibly the greatest vintage up to '93, easily surpassing '85, '88 and '89 and edging out '90. Whether '93 will eventually be its equal still remains to be seen.). Strong hoisin, soy and Asian spice notes but this is finally beginning to thin just a bit after a long run of drinking perfectly. The flavors remain the concentrated, sweet, very rich essence of mature burg with superb length and quality depth though it no longer possesses the detail and finesse it once did. This is still a wonderful wine but most bottles in my experience have seen their best days as the alcohol is now showing strongly and it should be drunk over the next 5 to at most 10 years. Consistent notes." BH, Apr 6, 2008 44

6 bottles

Romanée-St-Vivant=Vintage 1971 Côte de Nuits, Marey Monge Levels: one 2.5cm, one 3cm, one 3.5cm, three 4cm, one 4.5cm; lightly bin soiled label, corroded capsule, one lightly stained label, two slightly depressed corks "Fantastically spicy and rich old burg aromas soar from the glass leading to truly exceptionally complex flavors of elegance, richness and depth with a finish that goes on and on. Curiously though, even from magnum, this is no longer a young wine and with air, the acidity becomes noticeable on the finish. Still, this is a lovely if not spectacular wine that will continue to hold if not improve in this format. Consistent notes." BH, Oct 1, 2005 46

7 bottles

per lot $5,500-8,000

£3,200-4,600 Ç4,100-5,800

per lot $18,000-26,000

£11,000-15,000 Ç14,000-19,000

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Property of an Experienced Domaine de la RomanéeConti and Fine Wine Connoisseur Recently moved from an private home underground cellar We proudly welcome back this long time client of Christie's International who has participated on both sides of the paddle over the last three decades. Many of the highlights previously sold by us from this collection have served as perfect benchmark wines, not only for provenance but also for authenticity. In assembling a selection for this sale we asked if he could present us with some rare vintage Romanée-Conti. The following lots represent but a small portion of his overall collection from the Domaine. Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1933 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Level: 5.5cm; bin soiled label, Fortier-Picard, Beaune shipper slip label, please see photo 47

1 bottle

per lot $2,400-3,200

£1,400-1,800 Ç1,800-2,300

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1934 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Lot 48 level: 4cm to base of wax capsule; original wax capsule in tact with rewax added at a later date; Domaine, vineyard and vintage branded cork clearly visible, age appropriate cork, very lightly bin soiled label, Fortier-Picard, Beaune shipper/R.U. Delapenha & Co of New York import slip, excellent color for age. Lot 49 level: 4.5cm to base of wax capsule, original wax capsule in tact with rewax added at a later date, Domaine, vineyard and vintage branded cork, age appropriate cork, very lightly bin soiled label, M. Lehman Inc. of New York import slip, excellent color for age 48

1 bottle

per lot $8,000-12,000

£4,600-6,900 Ç5,900-8,800 49

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Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1938 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Level: 2cm; cracked wax capsule, bin soiled label, slip label reads "Bouteille reconditionée le Octo 86" 50

1 bottle

per lot $2,000-3,000

£1,200-1,700 Ç1,500-2,200

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1942 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Level: 7cm; cracked wax capsule, Collectors Cellars Riverside, CA slip label, label reads "Romanée-Conti vigne originelle francaise non reconstituée" 51

1 bottle

per lot $3,000-4,000

£1,800-2,300 Ç2,200-2,900

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1943 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: 6.5cm; cracked wax capsule, Colelctors Cellar, Riverside CA slip label, label reads "Romanée-Conti vigne originelle francaise non reconstituée" 52

1 bottle

per lot $4,000-6,000

£2,300-3,400 Ç3,000-4,400

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1952 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Level: 2cm, bin soiled label, DRC stamped wax capsule, Atherton Wine Imports, Palo Alto, CA slip label 53

1 bottle

per lot $5,000-7,000

£2,900-4,000 Ç3,700-5,100

Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1955 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Level: 6cm, cracked wax capsule, bottle number 01471, stained label, imported by Wines Ltd, Silver Springs, MD 54

1 bottle

per lot $5,000-7,000

£2,900-4,000 Ç3,700-5,100

Property of a Fine Wine Connoisseur Romanée-Conti=Vintage 1988 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Bottle numbered 000008, slightly cracked wax capsule In original wooden case "Still relatively deep ruby. Somewhat surprisingly, the '88 is displaying a bit more aromatic maturity than the '89 with a more deeply pitched nose than usual with notes of spice, earth, smoked game and a certain sauvage quality that is uncommon though it does complement the relatively big, robust and sleekly muscled flavors that offer excellent intensity on the firmly, but not aggressively, structured finish of moderate length, at least by the extraordinary standards of this wine. While still youthful, it is no longer a baby and I would suggest leaving it to mature for at least another 10 years first; it's going to need it. Like the '89, a solid but not spectacular showing." BH, Apr 28, 2007 55

1 methuselah

per lot $30,000-50,000

£18,000-29,000 Ç22,000-37,000

Property of a Fine Wine Lover and Trade Insider

Grands Echézeaux=Vintage 1996 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Bottles numbered 4268-4270, 4272-4273 "Deep ruby. Still aromatically tight and backward with elegant red and black fruit aromas that are followed by middle weight, earthy, reserved flavors and a very firm but not hard finish. With 90 minutes of air, this becomes superbly elegant and spicy with outstanding precision and detail. At this point, this is an intellectual wine as it's only hinting at the ultimate potential and in good storage, it should live for decades. Moreover, given how many '96s are showing today, this has to rank among the best of the vintage. Multiple and consistent notes." BH, Oct 1, 2006

Stored professionally since release Vosne-Romanée, Duvault Blochet=Vintage 2002 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti "Notes of pepper and spices are found in the nose of the 2002 Vosne-Romanee 1er Cru Cuvee Duvault-Blochet, a wine produced from some of the younger grand cru vines. Its lovely, satin-textured personality is harmonious and medium-bodied. Freshly cracked pepper marks this black cherry-dominated efforts flavor profile. It should be consumed between 2006 and 2011." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 153 Jun 2004 56

per lot $2,000-3,000

6 bottles

£1,200-1,700 Ç1,500-2,200

Above 7 bottles

£6,300-8,600 Ç8,100-11,000

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1 dozen bottles

per lot $3,500-5,000

£2,100-2,900 Ç2,600-3,700

40

11 bottles

per lot $6,500-9,000

£3,800-5,100 Ç4,800-6,600

Wines were sourced from Christie's and other major auction houses or purchased on release from reputable merchants. All were stored in pristine home storage at a constant 50 degrees and 70 percent humidity. Samples of wine were tasted from this cellar and Christie's specialists found them to reflect perfectly the outstanding provenance. Romanée-Saint-Vivant=Vintage 1996 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Marey Monge) Two damp stained labels, bottles numbered 1045-1056 In original wooden case "A gorgeously spicy and seductively complex nose that is still quite primary and the fruit spectrum is almost completely black followed by tight, primary, intense, structured flavors that at the moment don't quite seem to have adequate buffering fat. This finishes with class, grace and fine length though there is a dry edginess and it is not clear that this will ever completely harmonize. A very good rather than genuinely great effort. Multiple and consistent notes." BH, Dec 19, 2005

per lot $2,000-3,000

Richebourg=Vintage 1996 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Two lightly scuffed labels, bottles numbered 757-761, 763-768 "A gorgeous, spicy and expressive nose of mostly black fruit aromas combines with rich, sweet and still tight medium full and quite firmly structured flavors that possess a long though slightly edgy and austere finish. This bottle showed better than the one reviewed in the big Richebourg retrospective held in October, 2001. I would not touch another bottle for at least 5 years and this easily has 20 year+ potential as it will require a long time to completely unwind. Tasted on multiple occasions with consistent notes." BH, Dec 30, 2006

per lot $11,000-15,000

The Immaculate Collection: Property from a Mid-Western Connoisseur

5 bottles

£1,200-1,700 Ç1,500-2,200 PROVENANCE: Zachys

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Romanée-Conti=Vintage 2003 La Tâche=Vintage 2003 Richebourg=Vintage 2003 Grand Echézeaux=Vintage 2003 Echézeaux=Vintage 2003 Romanée-St-Vivant=Vintage 2003 Montrachet=Vintage 2003 57

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Richebourg=Vintage 1991 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Lightly scuffed labels, bottles numbered 1029-1040 In original wooden case "Explosive red and black fruit that is still quite primary in nature with flavors that are very dense and wonderfully textured all supported by a still pronounced tannic structure. Completely different in its tactile qualities than the Romane St. Vivant and this remains remarkably youthful. The extract completely buffers the substantial tannins and the exquisite balance should enable this to evolve over many years." BH, Oct 1, 2001 61

1 dozen bottles

per lot $6,000-8,000

£3,500-4,600 Ç4,400-5,800

La Tâche=Vintage 1994 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti In original wooden case, banded "It opened up vanilla, meaty, then a touch of caramel. After four hours in the open glass, fragrant, and after six hours, an astonishing explosion of fruit. On the palate, very dry, tannic, slightly astringent. This is a wine that needs time and air to bring out its flavour. Last tasted April 1998. *(**)" MB, Vintage Wine. 62

1 dozen bottles

per lot $6,000-8,000

£3,500-4,600 Ç4,400-5,800

La Tâche=Vintage 1988 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Levels: 2cm or better; lightly scuffed labels. bottles numbered 8887-8892, 8894 "Somewhat subdued and reserved on the nose with the classic nose of Asian spices, hoisin, soy and a trace of oak followed by sweet, long, structured and beautifully complex flavors. There is fine length here and the power is impressive. This is still a bit tight but this is finally beginning to unwind. I would give this another 5 to 7 years in the cellar and drink over the next 10 to 15 years. Consistent notes as I have tasted this many times." BH, Sep 9, 2005 63

9 bottles

per lot $5,500-7,500

£3,200-4,300 Ç4,100-5,500

A METHUSELAH OF 2003 DRC RICHEBOURG SERIAL NUMBER 00002 Property of a West Coast Gentleman Recently removed from a professionally maintained facility with ideal fine wine storage conditions Richebourg=Vintage 2003 Côte de Nuits, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Bottle numbered 2, cracked capsule "This too is very aromatically reserved with only glimpses of spicy and exotic perfume that speak of very ripe and tiny crushed berries because even though the nose is reticent, the intensity of the fruit is magnificent. The flavors are opulent and sumptuously proportioned with massive amounts of sap and dry extract that completely stains and coats the palate before exploding on the hugely long finish. Yes, this is a big, indeed enormous wine but one that never loses its sense of balance and the velvety backend largely buffers the very firm tannins. A great Richebourg of colossal quality that may indeed rival the awesome '62." BH, Jan 1, 2005 64

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£5,800-8,600 Ç7,300-11,000

Property of a Longtime Christie's Client Marc de Bourgogne Marc de Bourgogne is considered the best quality and thus the most expensive of marc, a 'eau de vie' made by distilling the leftover mass of pips and skins after the juice has been extracted from white grapes in a wine press. This is the same process that produces Italian grappa, however, in the Burgundy region within France the quality is inherited by using the skins and pips from the finest wineries that produce some of the world's best chardonnays. A Marc de Bourgogne is a blend of spirits from different vintages and producers which is then aged in oak wood casks to impart a rich, tawny color and soften the harsher flavors. Fine de Bourgogne Fine de Bourgogne is a rare brandy that comes from the Burgundy region in France, 'fine' is a term that refers to high quality French brandy produced outside the Cognac and Armagnac regions. Similar to Marc de Bourgogne, the brandy is distilled from the solids that remain in the bottom of the cask after red grapes are pressed and matured. Once distilled, the 'eau de vie' is usually blended and matured in French oak for a number of years. The ageing process creates a smoother and richer character to the brandy while also imparting a natural tawny color. The most elite Fine de Bourgogne is created by the top wineries of the region, as it is believed the high quality characteristics of the grapes used for the wine will also appear in the brandy. Fine de Bourgogne=Vintage 1979 Marc de Bourgogne=Vintage 1981 Both Domaine de la Romanée-Conti All lots in 3 bottle presentation cases Parcel: lots 65-67 65

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Precision Collecting and Passionate Expertise

Musigny, Vieilles Vignes=Vintage 1966 Côte de Nuits, de Vogüé Levels: 3.5cm; four slightly damp stained labels, Nicolas stamped labels, dirty labels "A monumentally spicy nose of stunning breed and complexity leads to medium-full, beautifully delineated yet velvet-textured flavors that offer incredible length that just goes on and on. The richness and elegance are nothing short of phenomenal and this is in incredible condition for a 35+ year old wine and if well-stored, should continue to hold without difficulty. In a word, awesome! Two other recent bottles were still quite fine but not quite at the same level as the one described above." BH, Jan 13, 2007

CROS PARANTOUX This vineyard sits on a very thin layer of clay limestone below which lies a bed of rock. Naturally, the soil is poor and rocky - an excellent start to stress a vine into producing the base elements of fine wine. Such conditions lend the finished wine a good amount of natural acidity. 1951 became the year in which Henri Jayer found himself in the enviable position of being able to acquire a small portion of Cros Parantoux, a special vineyard located in Vosne Romanée. Two years later in 1953 Mme. Noirot-Camuzet offered another parcel to Henri which brought his holdings to approximately 45 ha. By 1970 Jayer's holdings of Cros Parantoux amounted to nearly 2/3 of its entirety. The remainder is held by Méo-Camuzet, which means there are only two owners of this great vineyard. Since the 1950s Jayer was known to have blended his Cros Parantoux with fruit from other vineyards as was common in this era. It wasn't until 1976 that he created a bottling containing 75% of CP, the rest coming from a Vosne Romanée Villages vineyard. It was in this vintage that Jayer could finally see, with some clarity, the quality coming from his section of CP. Certain that this vineyard had an expression all its own, Jayer dedicated the 1978 vintage as the very first time that Cros Parantoux would be bottled and labeled exclusively from its own excellent fruit. Yearly average production: 3500 bottles from 19781996. In 1995 Jayer retired from winemaking and released control to Emmanuel Rouget in 1996. Emmanuel, Henri's nephew by marriage, came to work and study from Henri in the early eighties. Emmanuel is known to have religiously followed the methods of viticulture and winemaking of Henri. The quality between the two is very similar. Vosne-Romanée, Cros Parantoux=Vintage 1978 Côte de Nuits, H. Jayer Levels: 2cm "As with the '78 Echézeaux, I have encountered significant bottle variation with this wine. The bottle at the tasting was very fresh and I believe representative of the wine at its best. Deep ruby with virtually no bricking. The nose is vibrant, youthful and quite fine with an obvious mineral component to it and the middle weight flavors are also fresh and lively with only some secondary character to the ripe, balanced, still moderately structured flavors that offer outstanding length." BH, Oct 17, 2003 68

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per lot $13,000-18,000

£7,500-10,000 Ç9,500-13,000 PROVENANCE: Sotheby's

Musigny, Vieilles Vignes=Vintage 1959 Côte de Nuits, de Vogüé Levels: two 2.5cm, three 4cm, one 4.5cm and one 5cm; Nicolas stamped labels, two slightly damp stained labels, bin soiled labels "Bricking with only a bare core of ruby. The airy and perfumed nose displays a hint of lactic and VA but is much less evolved than the Bonnes Mares and the VA is by no means as pronounced with pretty and nicely complex, fully mature aromas of leather, spice, earth and ample sous bois that precedes the sweet, round and elegant medium full and very rich flavors that coat the palate and feature an unusually precise finish for the vintage. This is really quite lovely and while there is some warmth on the backend, it is not enough to detract from the overall appeal. I would be drinking this soon as there is no where to go but down. Consistent notes." BH, Oct 1, 2005 70

6 bottles

per lot $24,000-30,000

£14,000-17,000 Ç18,000-22,000 PROVENANCE: Sotheby's

The Immaculate Collection: Property from a MidWestern Connoisseur

La Romanée=Vintage 1955 Côte de Nuits, Leroy Levels: two 4cm, three 4.5cm and one 5cm; bin soiled labels, one lightly torn label, one slightly protruding cork "Remarkably for the vintage, there is only moderate bricking here and a still ruby center. The nose is ripe, in fact extremely ripe though it stops short of obvious torrefaction with only hints of sous bois and a lovely, and subtle, spicy complexity. As the nose suggests, the flavors are extremely rich and possess a really lovely inner mouth perfume and a slightly chewy, textured quality to the finish. There is still good if not great vibrancy remaining and I would be inclined to drink this up over the next 5 to 10 years as the initial signs of decline are in evidence." BH, Apr 1, 2004 71

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per lot $7,000-10,000

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Chambertin=Vintage 1996 Côte de Nuits, A. Rousseau "One of the greatest wines of the vintage with one of the most complex and stunning panoply of young pinot fruit aromas I have ever experienced. Still almost completely primary and pristine, with the same vinous purity yet even more elegance and intensity plus notes of ripe earth, bitter chocolate hints and anise. Superbly intense, full, sharply focused, big, broad and deep flavors that are not especially dense but lead to a finish that simply goes on and on. Classy juice and this rivals the '93 and the '91 for wines for the decade honors chez Rousseau. Simply terrific. Tasted multiple times with consistent notes." BH, Oct 1, 2006 72

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per lot $7,000-10,000

£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300

Property of a Mid-Atlantic Oenophile Purchased on release and held in professional storage. Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes=Vintage 2005 Cote de Nuits, Ponsot "All the superb and dramatic complexity that this displayed from barrel has made it into bottle as an extremely ripe and fantastically broad nose soars from the glass, merging seamlessly into dense, pure rich and powerful flavors that are opulent, sweet and dripping with so much extract and sap that the combination stains and saturates the palate on the hugely proportioned yet impeccably balanced finish that is so long that it doesn't seem possible. Given how many reference standard vintages Domaine Ponsot has produced of the Clos de la Roche over the years, it would be presumptuous to anoint this as the best ever but if it isn't, it will certainly take its rightful place among the very greatest. In sum, a 'wow' wine that makes you shake your head in sheer amazement. However be aware that this is a buy and forget wine as it will require at least 15 years to shed its considerable tannins and it will see 50 years without difficulty." BH, Jan 1, 2008 73

1 dozen bottles

per lot $16,000-24,000

£9,200-14,000 Ç12,000-18,000

The Immaculate Collection: Property from a Mid-Western Connoisseur The Baron of Birmingham, as he is locally known, was bit by the wine bug early and has spent the last 30 years building a wine collection that is a totem of excellence. The Baron sourced the wines in his palatial cellar from Christie's, Sotheby's and Zachy's over the past 30 years. Plowing through palates, we were wine archeologists, unearthing treasures buried in the very cool conditions of the cellar and the settlement of dust that had accumulated in the years the wines had rested, undisturbed by human hands. We found a bountiful booty of claret, from every vintage one could covet: 1945, 1959, 1961, 1982, 1990 and 2000. Highlights here obviously include a solid case of 1945 Lafite, but every lot is a highlight in its own right. Also featured are a few choice lots of Domaine Romanee Conti and Rousseau (lots 58-63, 72). In an effort to present the wines' provenance, samples of 1959 Latour, 1961 Lynch Bages, 1982 Léoville Las Cases and 1982 Mouton were tasted in a roundtable format of Christie's specialists. While parlor room arguments over tasting profiles occurred, we could all fervently agree that the condition of the wines was impeccable. The 1961 Lynch Bages was opened first. Classic claret at the height of his maturity, but still vigorous with beef bouillon, raspberries, sweat lead pencil and a hint of menthol. There was a focus to the wine and a long length; what a pleasure to enjoy this wine at its drinking peak. Latour from 1959 followed (lot 113). This was immediately exotic and singular, with a brilliance that defied its age. Five spice, clove, cinnamon and orange peel complimented the black fruit profile. A lush mouth feel and tannins that can only be described as velvety gave way to a length that continued on and on. Despite the age, this wine still has legs strong enough to propel it for decades more. It was tough to tear away from the glass of Latour, but two titans from 82 waited: Léoville Las Cases and Mouton. The Mouton (lots 212-214) was everything you would expect: opulent, voluptuous and flamboyant. Black ripe fruit and typical Cabernet notes of cassis and lead pencil. This is obviously still in the flush of preening adolescence and we all looked forward to its eventual, though distant, evolution towards maturity. The Léoville las Case was a monster of black cedar, dark plums with striking acidity and grippy tannins. The tarry and black fruit profile was elevated by pleasing notes of purple flowers. This, like the Mouton, was still so young, over 25 years after harvest. Four outstanding, singular, special wines in pristine condition-we all raised a glass to the Baron's prodigious efforts to amass such a cache! Having tasted these wines, we are pleased to offer this extraordinary collection with even more confidence in their condition and provenance. In addition to the treasure in this sale, there are incredible trophies (like the 1961 Lynch Bages and the 1982 Léoville Las Cases) featured in our upcoming December 5 sale of Fine and Rare Wines including 1905 and 1914 Lafite! Wines were sourced from Sotheby's, Christie's and Zachy's or purchased on release from reputable merchants. All were stored in pristine home storage at a constant 50 degrees and 70 percent humidity. Tasting Notes: Amanda Crawford Château Cheval-Blanc=Vintage 1982 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) Levels: bottom neck or better; five stained labels, two nicked capsules In original wooden case, replaced lid "A gorgeously sweet entry displays flavors of caramel, roasted coffee, jammy red and black fruits, coconut, and smoke. It is fat and full-bodied, with considerable tannin, structure, and muscle in the finish. Flamboyantly rich and precocious early in life, it is going through an awkward stage where the tannin is present, but it is also sexy, juicy, and formidably-structured." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #129 (Jun 2000) 74

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Château Cheval-Blanc=Vintage 1990 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) In original wooden case "In the most recent tasting, I almost mistook it for Le Pin given its showboat-like nose of coconut, toasty new oak, and gobs of smoky, blackcurrant, and cherry fruit. The wine is full-bodied, rich, and concentrated, with layers of extract, and well-concealed tannin. I am increasingly convinced that this is the most profound Cheval Blanc since the legendary 1982." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #109 (Feb 1997) 75

1 dozen bottles

per lot $10,000-15,000

£5,800-8,600 Ç7,300-11,000 PROVENANCE: Zachys, December 01, 2006, Lot: 11

Property of an Experienced Domaine de la RomanéeConti and Fine Wine Connoisseur Recently moved from an private home underground cellar Château Pétrus=Vintage 1961 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel Level: bottom neck; Château bottled, château embossed capsule with very light signs of capsule corrosion, cut capsule, château and vintage branded cork, torn, nicked and lightly bin soiled label, Duclot shipper strip label adheared over base edge of label, Leeds Imports standard volume neck label "a superb bottle, sweet, exceedingly full-body and fruit. A luscious mountain of wine. Noted, blind, at Wolf's tasting of '61s and '59s in Aschau, Nov 1994 ***** and no end in sight." MB, Vintage Wine 76

1 magnum

per lot $10,000-15,000

£5,800-8,600 Ç7,300-11,000

The Immaculate Collection: Property from a Mid-Western Connoisseur Continued Château Pétrus=Vintage 1982 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel Levels: bottom neck or better; three lightly wrinkled labels, two lightly corroded labels, one nicked capsule, nine slightly depressed corks, two lightly torn labels In original wooden case "From barrel, this remains one of the greatest wines I have ever tasted. Whether fining and filtration pulled more out of it than was intended, only the proprietor knows. However, the 1982 Pétrus turned in a strong performance in Philadelphia in contrast to other tastings when it has been less than spectacular. The color reveals some amber at the edge. A sweet nose of caramel, roasted herbs, cherry jam, cedar, and smoke is followed by a thick, full-bodied, unctuously-textured, low acid Pétrus that is approaching full maturity. This was a dazzling showing for this 1982, which has performed irregularly since birth. Although abundant tannin remains, the wine is sweet, smoky, and ideal for drinking now and over the next 20-25 years. A bottle drunk in France in March, 2000, was equally sublime." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #129 (Jun 2000) 77

per lot $40,000-60,000

1 dozen bottles

£23,000-34,000 Ç30,000-44,000 PROVENANCE: Sherry Lehmann Sotheby's

Château Pétrus=Vintage 1996 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel In original wooden case "Proprietor Christian Moueix's 1996s have turned out well in the bottle. The 1996 Pétrus is a big, monolithic, foursquare wine with an impressively opaque purple color, and sweet berry fruit intermixed with earth, pain grille, and coffee scents. Full-bodied and muscular, with high levels of tannin, and a backward style, this wine (less than 50% of the production was bottled as Pétrus) will require patience. It is a mammoth example. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2035" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, #122 (Apr 1999) 78

1 dozen bottles

per lot $9,000-12,000

£5,200-6,900 Ç6,600-8,800 PROVENANCE: Fine and Rare Wines, NYWinesChristie's, September 13, Lot: 20

A Return to More Selections from a Magnificent Private Collection

Château Pétrus=Vintage 1990 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 84-85 "The phenomenally rich, well-endowed 1990 Pétrus has been magical from the first time I tasted it in cask. The color is a dense, jammy plum/purple. The wine possesses a knock-out nose of black fruits intertwined with aromas of toasty new oak, caramel, and flowers. Massively rich and full-bodied, with slightly lower acidity and sweeter tannin than its older sibling, the 1989, the 1990 is an extraordinarily rich, seamless wine with layers of flavor, and a finish that lasts for nearly 45 seconds. Although it is remarkably accessible because of its voluptuous texture, this wine has not begun to develop secondary nuances. It should hit its peak in 1015 years, and last for three decades." Anticipated maturity: 2006-2035. Last tasted 11/97. Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition (1998)

We recently presented a brief selection for sale from this Magnificent Private Collection in our October 30 Los Angeles Evening Sale. We encourage you now to find additional opportunity and interest in the following lots (79-92, 124-131, 138-153, 164-208) as we again present a modest selection from a tremendous cellar comprising only the finest producers from both the Left and Right Bank Bordeaux appellations. This property was carefully removed by our team of specialists from an impeccable, professionally maintained wine cellar facility with excellent long term fine wine storage conditions. The entire contents of this cellar were then transported under professional temperature controlled conditions to our New York warehouse. Château Pétrus=Vintage 1989 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel Parcel: lots 80-81 and 82-83 "Multi-millionaire collectors will have fun comparing the 1989 and 1990 Pétrus. The 1989 has a slightly more saturated color, and seems more tightly knit both aromatically and on the palate. However, this is splitting hairs, as this is another stunningly opulent, rich, fullbodied, amazingly concentrated, exotic, flamboyant Pétrus that remains remarkably youthful, and in need of 7-8 more years of bottle age. Additionally, the tannins are slightly more elevated, at least from a tactile impression. However, the 1989 looks to be another 30year wine, with extraordinary equilibrium between all of its component parts. An amazing effort! Last tasted 11/97" Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition #B1 (Jan 1998) 79

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Château Pétrus=Vintage 1993 Pomerol, cru exceptionnel Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 86-87 "After several uninspiring efforts between 1978 and 1988, it is irrefutable that Christian Moueix and his flagship estate, Pétrus, have rebounded with a vengeance, producing a bevy of extraordinary wines, even in rain-plagued vintages such as 1992 and 1993. A candidate for the most concentrated wine of the vintage, this 1993 exhibits a saturated purple/plum color, and a sweet nose of black fruits, Asian spices, and vanilla. Huge and formidably rich, this powerful, dense, superpure wine is a tour de force in winemaking. For a vintage not known for wines of this immense richness and length, this brawny, splendidly endowed Pétrus possesses low acidity and high tannin, suggesting that 810 years of cellaring are required. This should be a 30year wine, as well as the vintage's longest-lived effort. Very impressive!" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #109 (Feb 1997)

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LE PIN Le Pin recreated itself as the most hedonistic Pomerol and a competitor to Pétrus when it was acquired by the Thienpont family, long time owners of Vieux-ChâteauCertan. They completed refashioned the nearly defunct property, greatly reducing yields and speeding up and controlling the fermentations as well as macerations. Le Pin sits ideally in the highest aspect of Pomerol with iron rich gravel soils. The expressive and exotic character of Le Pin is heightened in the winery through the unusual practice (for Bordeaux) of using new oak casks for the malolactic fermentation of the wine. This is extremely labor intensive and can be only done on small estates such as Le Pin where the production is a scant 600 cases. The results are a massive oaky wine of incredible richness yet creamy butter smoothness. Le Pin=Vintage 1989 Pomerol In original wooden case "The 1989's dark ruby/purple color may have slightly more saturation than the 1990. The wine reveals a sweet, roasted herb, coconut, and jammy black currantscented nose with plenty of smoky new oak. Fullbodied, with massive concentration, huge layers of glycerin, and more noticeable tannin than is found in the 1990, this is a fabulous and fascinating wine, as well as one of extraordinary singularity. It is unquestionably a compelling wine. But is it worth the $4000-$6000 a bottle that top vintages of Le Pin were fetching at auctions in late 1997? Anticipated maturity: 1999-2012. Last tasted 12/96" Last tasted 10/95." Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd Edition #B1 (Jan 1998) 88

1 dozen bottles

per lot $18,000-24,000

£11,000-14,000 Ç14,000-18,000

Le Pin=Vintage 1996 Pomerol Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 89-90 "[The 1996 Le Pin] was extremely open-knit, with a dark ruby color, and evolved notes of roasted coffee, melted chocolate, exotic coconut scents, and jammy black cherry fruit. Round, soft, supple-textured, and medium-bodied, this is one of the most flamboyant yet evolved wines of the vintage." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122 (Apr 1999) 89

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Le Pin=Vintage 1997 Pomerol Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 91-92 "The wine possesses sweet currant and cherry fruit, abundant toasty oak, and a seductive style" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #128 (Apr 2000) 91

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AUSONE The Vauthier family achieved sole ownership of the estate in 1995 and began of string of critically acclaimed vintages greatly increasing the prices of Ausone and inducing some to dub it the next Petrus or Cheval Blanc. Instead, Ausone is the first Ausone. The total production is only one fourth of Cheval Blanc, less than half of that of Petrus and totally different in style from either. According to William Younger in Gods, Men and Wine, vines were grown in this area of the Gironde as early as the first century AD. Retraction of the Domitian Edict by the Emperor Probus began a surge of vineyard development of the region was chronicled by Ausonius, professor of Rhetoric at Bordeaux University. He had considerable vineyards of his own, referencing if not establishing the legend of the chateau. Ausone is a singular and distinctive wine with back-breaking elegance and poetic mineral almost steely aromatics. Superb length and elegance belie impressive concentration and intensity. A Passion for Ausone Property of a Mid-Atlantic Oenophile Purchased from reputable retailers and held in professional storage. Château Ausone=Vintage 1999 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) In original wooden case "Is the 1999 Ausone the wine of the vintage? Dense purple color, a compelling bouquet of licorice, minerals, black and blueberry liqueur, extraordinary delineation, high tannin, superb extract, and phenomenal richness all are the stuff of a legend. This wine seems impossible to have emerged from a vintage like 1999. Proprietor Alain Vauthier produced only 20,000 bottles because he eliminated one-fourth of the tiny crop. The result is out-and-out fabulous, but the wine needs 12-15 years of cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #140 (Apr 2002) 93

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Château Ausone=Vintage 2001 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) In original wooden case "The 2001 Ausone has put on even more weight than I anticipated. The "wine of the vintage," this inky/purple-colored 2001 boasts a provocative, floral perfume of crushed stones, raspberries, blackberries, crème de cassis, licorice, and smoke. What makes it so sensational are the layers of flavor and nuances that unfold as the wine sits in the glass as well as on the palate. This is an extraordinarily intense effort, but remarkably elegant and well-balanced. It ideally needs another decade of cellaring; it should last for 4-5 decades! Alain Vauthier is a perfectionist, which is evidenced by what he has produced over the last half dozen vintages at Ausone. Kudos to readers lucky enough to find a bottle or two ... and live long enough to enjoy them in their prime. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050+." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #153 (Jun 2004) 94

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Château Ausone=Vintage 2004 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) All lots in original wooden cases "One of the vintage's most compelling wines (what's new about that?), Alain Vauthier's beloved 2004 Ausone has closed down considerably since I tasted it out of barrel, but it remains among the most concentrated wines of the vintage. Furthermore, along with Petrus, it will probably be the longest-lived. A dense purple color is accompanied by a celestial perfume of blue and black fruits, wet stones, flowers, and incense. On the palate, the wine exhibits exceptional power and concentration, but this historic terroir has also provided a surreal lightness to the wine's impression. Beautiful flavors, sensational depth, and abundant structure suggest this 2004 will not be close to full maturity for 8-10 years. It should last for four decades." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 171 (Jun 2007) 97

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Château Ausone=Vintage 2005 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) All lots in two six bottle original wooden cases Parcel: lots 101-103 "A tiny production of just over 1,300 cases will make the 2005 Ausone impossible to find, but proprietor Alain Vauthier continues to exhibit the Midas touch with his perfectionist efforts at this estate. This brilliant, blue/black-hued offering reveals an extraordinarily youthful, but promising nose of incense, blueberries, blackberries, currants, licorice, and crushed rocks. This intense 2005 boasts powerful, super-layered, multidimensional flavors with tremendous extraction, yet they come across as incredibly sublime, even delicate for such a stunningly concentrated, full-bodied effort. A masterpiece of concentration and balance, it will no doubt be drinking well a century from now. Anticipated maturity: 2030-2080+" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 176 (Apr 2008)

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Château Ausone Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) =Vintage 2002 =Vintage 2003

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Château Ausone=Vintage 2002 Saint-Emilion, 1er grand cru classé (A) In original wooden case "In many respects, the 2002 may be even more impressive than the 2003. A far more challenging vintage to get everything right, and especially in St.Emilion, where many disappointments have been produced, this is one of the wines of the vintage and (along with Pavie) among the finest wines from the Right Bank. It possesses a deep purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of creme de cassis, blackberries, wet stones, and wonderfully perfumed floral notes. When the wine hits the palate, it exhibits impressive purity, medium to full body, a multi-layered texture, and extraordinary precision and intensity with a finish just short of 50 seconds. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2035." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 158 (Apr 2005)

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1945 ***** Arguably one of the greatest vintages of the 20th century, and in my opinion eclipsing the 1961. An early harvest yielded magnificent, long-lasting wines of the highest quality. The very small crop size was the result of severe frosts in May, when the vines were literally nipped in the bud. The wines' exceptional ripeness, concentration and power were due to a summer of drought and excessive heat. The vines and the winemaking also benefitted-though it may not have been appreciated at the time-from some fortuitous circumstances: first, old or at least full mature, vine stock as there had been little replanting during the war: second, traditional circumstances: first, old or at least fully mature, vine stock as there had been little replanting during the war; second, traditional winemaking methods. New oak barrels were a thing of the future as was the influence of the consultant oenologist. The best, and best kept, are still superb. Michael Broadbent, MW, Vintage Wine The Immaculate Collection: Property from a Mid-Western Connoisseur Revisted Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1945 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Levels: five bottom neck, two top and five upper shoulder; four very slightly protruding corks, three part glass with a deep punt, bottles embossed with vintage, one capsule replaced to reveal vintage and Château branded corks, corroded nicked capsules, lightly bin soiled labels In recently released Château and vintage branded original wooden case with a partially missing lid 104

1 dozen bottles

per lot $40,000-60,000

£23,000-34,000 Ç30,000-44,000 PROVENANCE: Sherry-Lehmann Sotheby's, January 23, 1999, Lot:216

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Château Margaux=Vintage 1945 Margaux, 1er cru classé Levels: nine bottom neck, one upper and two very upper/top shoulder; rubbed and damp stained labels, four different batches, three cut capsules to reveal château and vintage branded corks, nicked labels, different importers 105

1 dozen bottles

per lot $12,000-18,000

£6,900-10,000 Ç8,800-13,000

Château Mouton-Rothschild=Vintage 1945 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Levels: one top and two upper shoulder; two nicked, torn and damp stained labels, two part victory labels, two partially and one completely missing two part label all three part molded glass with deep punt "I originally coined the phrase 'a Churchill of a wine,' meaning larger than life, immediately recognisable, complex, endlessly fascinating, unforgettable The first thing to notice is its extraordinary colour. I have on more than one occasion recognised the wine by this alone. and its bouquet is equally distinctive, in fact one of the most astonishing smells ever to emerge from grapes grown out of doors. The power and spiciness surges out of the glass like a sudden eruption of Mount Etna: cinnamon, eucalyptus, ginger, 'Friars Balsam' (noted once!) Impossible to describe but inimitable, incomparable, and,.because of this and its appearance, several times 'guessed' blind. There is simply no other wine like it. Its taste is a component of smell, its fragrance is reflected on the palate. Still lovely, still vivacious. Seemingly tireless-indeed another half century anticipated. Last tasted blind, and immediately recognised, at Wilfred Jaeger's mountain-top late lunch, June 2001 ****** (6 stars)" MB, Vintage Wines 106

3 bottles

Château Margaux=Vintage 1945 Margaux, 1er cru classé Levels: two upper and one upper/mid shoulder; bin soiled labels, damp and torn labels, two Cruse bottling, different importers "A magnificent wine. Nothing fragile and feminine about this '45, at least not in its early years. From the start, very deep in colour with beautiful richness and intensitydescribed as ripe mulberry, crystallised violets, cedar cigar box, creamy - and always glorious." MB, Vintage Wine 109

Château Haut-Brion=Vintage 1945 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé Levels: one upper shoulder, two mid shoulder; all with original corks and capsules, three part molded glass bottle with deep punt, bin soiled labels and corroded capsules. "Again, a superb wine, possibly the best ever Haut Brion. That great taster Harry Waugh merely wrote 'Really good, heavenly wine.' This was in 1953, and as always, his judgement was unerringTo describe all its virtues and nuances is impossible: consistently deep in colour, "warm ruby" quite recently noted, with a rich, mahogany mature rim; its bouquet fragrant of course. Scanning my notes, "vanilla chocolate", tobacco, earthy, harmonious, honeycomb, touch of liquorice; silky texture, crisp fruit, luscious, perfect weight, great length. A gentle giant...*****" MB, Vintage Wine

£12,000-17,000 Ç15,000-22,000 PROVENANCE: Two bottles sold through Sherry-Lehmann Sotheby's, one bottle from NYWinesChristie's, March 2, 2006, Lot:71

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per lot $2,000-3,000

£1,200-1,700 Ç1,600-2,200

per lot $20,000-30,000

Château Latour=Vintage 1945 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Lot 107 level: upper shoulder; bin soiled and torn label, torn capsule with raised cork. Lot 108 level: mid shoulder; damp stained label, three part molded glass with deep punt, Château branded cork clearly visible, both original lead causules

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per lot $9,000-14,000

£5,200-8,000 Ç6,600-10,000

per lot $3,000-4,000

£1,800-2,300 Ç2,200-2,900 PROVENANCE: Zachys 108

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RARE VINTAGE 1953 CHATEAU MARGAUX "Now here's a wine. One of the loveliest of all vintages of Margaux and, incidentally, with the great 1959 and 1961, putting paid to the received nonsense that good wine was only made at Margaux only after the Mentzelopoulos purchase in 1977. I recall Harry Waugh, Harvey's wine buyer, writing in 1954 'lovely, deep, altogether a splendid wine, too good to spit out.' A great taster, with impeccable judgement. I didn't taste it until 1961, and on a couple of occasions found it condensed and unready. It opened up in the late 1960s, and in the early 1970s I used very similar descriptions: rich, smoky, lovely, silky, soft, velvety, glorious, etc. By the 1980s a rich charmer, with perfect balance, great length. Six of my more 20 notes made in the 1990s: one (in Florida) 'delicate, fading old lady' though not borne out by more recent notes. At the two Manfred Wagner verticals, the first sheer perfection, a glorious mouthful the next, alas, oxidised. One of the most perfect was a bottle I had bought at a Christie's auction in 1994 and served at my Bordeaux club dinner in Feb 1998 (cork drawn at 4pm, decanted at 6pm and poured at 8.20pm). It had a lovely, cedary bouquet which, after over an hour in the glass exuded tea-like fragrance. Sweet, delicious, still with a firm core, easy to drink, dry finish. Lovely but fading a little at Josh Latner's dinner in January 2000 and, two days later, surprisingly, a lovely bottle at the annual III Form Club dinner at Boodle's Club. Last tasted (Wagner's bad bottle), Nov 2000. At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine Château Margaux=Vintage 1953 Margaux, 1er cru classé Levels: three very top and three upper shoulder; nicked corks 111

6 bottles

per lot $4,500-6,000

Château Latour=Vintage 1959 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Levels: three top and three upper shoulder; lightly bin soiled and nicked labels “1959 Latour was a revelation, with rich, lush black fruit on the nose and hints of baking spices alongside elegant notes of cedar, smoke and a hint of black truffle. On the palate the wine was almost shockingly youthful, with a seamless, creamy texture, full body and an amazing finish. The wine lingered on the palate, continuing to evolve in the glass, and offering pretty licorice and black cherry notes an hour after pouring. This wine illustrates the triumph of finesse over raw power.” Charles Curtis, MW, a bottle from this consignment 113

Château Margaux=Vintage 1961 Margaux, 1er cru classé Levels: one bottom neck, three top, seven upper and one upper/mid shoulder; one nicked capsule, one slightly protruding cork "Losing some of its pristine depth of colour and with a fully evolved bouquet; sweet entry, dry finish, excellent body, fruit and flavour. Great length still concentrated Most recently, perfect magnums lunching with the Bacchus Society of America. The bouquet leapt out of the glass, sweet, brambly fruit, singed, fragrant; amazingly sweet, showing a little age but beautiful. Last tasted June 2001 ***** At peak but will soldier on." MB, Vintage Wine 114

per lot $15,000-20,000

£8,600-11,000 Ç11,000-15,000

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per lot $10,000-15,000

£5,800-8,600 Ç7,300-11,000 PROVENANCE: Fine and Rare Wines, NYWinesChirstie's, December 11, 2002, Lot:1239

1929 *****

Château Margaux=Vintage 1959 Margaux, 1er cru classé Levels: ten very top and two upper shoulder; Mähler Besse neck labels, short lead capsules In original wooden case "A lovely 'warm', rich, well-tempered, complete, harmonious bouquet; sweet, full, rich and rounded. Last tasted Dec 2001. At best *****" MB, Vintage Wine. 1 dozen bottles

per lot $9,000-12,000

£5,200-6,900 Ç6,600-8,800 PROVENANCE: Sherry-Lehmann Sotheby's

£2,600-3,400 Ç3,300-4,400 PROVENANCE: Fine and Rare Wines, NYWinesChristie's, October 10, 2002 (1126) Lot: 557

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"A wonderful vintage. At its best it was the epitome of elegance and finesse, and the end of an era." MB, Vintage Wine Château Haut-Brion=Vintage 1929 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé Levels: top shoulder; heavily damp stained label, three part molded glass, short capsule 115

1 bottle

per lot $1,000-1,500

£580-860 Ç730-1,100

Property of a West Coast Lady and Gentleman Recently moved from a private home cellar maintaining ideal temperature for fine wine storage Château Haut-Brion=Vintage 1959 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé Levels: five 4cm, six 5cm and one 5.5cm; one bin soiled label, two nicked labels In original wooden case, missing lid "Most recently, by a short head the best wine at La Réserve's Haut-Brion/La Mission tasting: a wonderful gradation of colour; showing age but sweet and mellow, with a lovely edge-of-honeycomb scent after an hour in the glass. A positive, sweet entry and soft. All the component parts working in harmony. Last tasted June 2000 *****" MB, Vintage Wine 116

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£8,600-11,000 Ç11,000-15,000

A Return to The Immaculate Collection: Property from a Mid-Western Connoisseur Château Haut-Brion=Vintage 1982 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé lot 117 levels: 3cm or better; one capsule removed and replaced to reveal Château and vintage branded corks. Lot 118 levels; 2.5cm or better Both lots in original wooden cases "... the 1982 revealed a healthy dark ruby color with lightening at the edge. Intense, persistent aromas of saddle leather, roasted herbs, scorched earth, and sweet black currant fruit were followed by complex flavors of minerals, spice box, and cedar. Although this medium-bodied, fleshy, ripe, concentrated wine is not a blockbuster, as it unfolds, it reveals layers of flavor in addition to this vineyard's tell-tale complexity." Anticipated maturity: 2002-2020. Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #129 (Jun 2000) 117

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per lot $8,000-12,000

£4,600-6,900 Ç5,900-8,800 118

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Château Haut-Brion=Vintage 1989 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé In original wooden case "Haut-Brion has been the most consistent first-growth over the last decade, producing top-notch wines, even in such tough years as 1987, 1993, and 1994. The 1989 is one of a handful of truly profound wines from a vintage that tends to be overrated, save for the Pomerols, a few St.-Emilions, and some overachievers in the Médoc. However, 1989 was an extraordinary success for Jean Delmas, the administrator of HautBrion and La Mission-Haut-Brion. The prodigious 1989 Haut-Brion is one of the greatest first-growths I have ever tasted. It has always reminded me of what the 1959 must have tasted like in its youth, but it is even richer and more compelling aromatically. The wine exhibits an opaque ruby/purple color, as well as a sweet nose of jammy fruit, tobacco, spicy oak, minerals, and smoke. Fabulously concentrated, with huge levels of fruit, extract, and glycerin, this wine is nearly viscous because of its thickness and richness. Low acidity gives the wine even more appeal and adds to its precociousness. The wine has not budged in development since it was first bottled, although it has always provided thrilling drinking because of its voluptuous texture. It needs another 5-6 years of bottle age before it will begin to develop Haut-Brion's fabulous fragrance. Expect it to hit its plateau of maturity around 2003-2005 and drink well for 15-25 years." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #109 (Feb 1997) 119

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Château La Mission-Haut-Brion=Vintage 1982 Talence (Graves), cru classé Levels: ten bottom neck or better and two top shoulder; three nicked capsules In original wooden case "This wine was one of the highlights of the evening, with an exotic nose featuring very ripe red and black fruit character with a pronounced cedary aroma on the nose. On the palate the wine had tannin, power and abundant life, with an almost rustic character. The finish was very long." CC, Nov 2008 121

Château La Mission-Haut-Brion=Vintage 2000 Talence (Graves), cru classé Lot 123 three bin soiled labels Lot 122 in original wooden case "While still tight from bottling, its inky purple color is accompanied by extravagantly sweet aromas of blackberries, blueberries, toast, scorched earth, coffee, asphalt, graphite, and smoke. Super-intense and unctuously-textured, with a sumptuous mid-palate and finish, this is an explosively rich, layered effort that possesses everything I could ever want from a terroir that has given me as much hedonistic and intellectual pleasure as any other wine in the world. It is an amazing achievement for administrator Jean-Bernard Delmas, his son, Jean-Phillipe, and the entire winemaking team. The phenomenal aftertaste goes on for over a minute. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2045." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003)

£6,900-10,000 Ç8,800-13,000

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per lot $7,000-10,000

£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300 PROVENANCE: Zachys, September 19, 2003, Lot:29

per lot $12,000-18,000

Château Haut-Brion=Vintage 2000 Pessac (Graves), 1er cru classé In original wooden case, damaged lid "...it is a wine of intensity, authority, and measured restraint. A supremely elegant offering, its dense ruby/purple color, and burgeoning perfume of scorched earth, liquid minerals, plums, black currants, cherries, lead pencil, and subtle spicy oak are followed by a delicate yet powerfully flavorful, multi-layered, highly nuanced, and extraordinarily pure and seamless wine... it is certainly a prodigious wine of dazzling persistence, length, and complexity. A blend of 51% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 7% Cabernet Franc, it should prove to be uncommonly long-lived, even by the standards of Haut-Brion. Anticipated maturity: 20122040." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate # 146 (Apr 2003)

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£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300 PROVENANCE: Zachys December 03, 2004, Lot 42 123

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£3,500-5,100 Ç4,400-6,600 PROVENANCE: Zachys retail; imported for Zachys

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Château Margaux=Vintage 2000 Margaux, 1er cru classé All lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 124-125, 126-128, 129-131 "Only 40% of the crop made it into this 2000 Margaux, a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. Stylistically, it is somewhat of a hybrid between the succulent, opulent, fleshy 1990, and the more delineated, structured, cooler climate-tasting 1996. The 2000 possesses a saturated ruby/purple color to the rim as well as an extraordinarily promising nose of creme de cassis intermixed with white flowers, licorice, and hints of espresso and toasty oak. There is great intensity, compelling purity, a multi-layered, full-bodied palate, and a finish that goes on for nearly 70+ seconds. Bottled naturally, with no filtration, it is a monumental example of the elegance and power that symbolize this extraordinary vineyard. A tour de force in winemaking, many of my colleagues predicted, far earlier than me, that it would be the "wine of the vintage." It is certainly one of the wines of the vintage, but there is plenty of competition, even at this lofty level of quality. Absolutely awesome! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003) 124

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The Immaculate Collection: Property from a MidWestern Connoisseur Château Latour=Vintage 2000 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Lot 132 in original wooden case "Cask sample tasted March 2001 at the château: very deep, velvety, opaque core, with intese purple rim; dumb at first, rich, spicy, violets, very Cabernet; full, hard, spicy, tannic. Denser tannins and higher acidity than the '99. (*****) Long life." MB, Vintage Wine 132

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Château Mouton-Rothschild=Vintage 2000 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Lot 134 in original wooden case "The 2000 Mouton Rothschild is at its best with about 24-48 hours of decanting. A blend of 86% Cabernet Sauvignon and 14% Merlot, the wine offers a saturated ruby/purple color in addition to reticent but promising aromas of toast, coffee, licorice, creme de cassis, and roasted nuts. Dense, chewy, and backward, with tremendous purity and density in addition to obvious toasty oak, it is full-bodied, powerful, tannic, and backward. 24 to 48 hours of aeration only hints at its ultimate potential. This blockbuster will be exceptionally long-lived. It is not as expressive as the other first-growth Médocs, but give it time. As I predicted in my first report on the millennium vintage (April, 2001), Philippine de Rothschild could be expected to do something special with her presentation of 2000. She has exceeded everyone's expectations with a work of art. Those who have seen the extraordinary packaging of the 2000 Mouton Rothschild must certainly realize this is a brilliant achievement. The bottle is extraordinary, and likely to have nearly as much value empty as full! Her genius is obvious, but it's what's inside that counts! Anticipated maturity: 20152050+." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003)

per lot $7,000-10,000

per lot $4,000-6,000

£2,300-3,400 Ç3,000-4,400 127 128 129

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per lot $8,000-12,000

£4,600-6,900 Ç5,900-8,800 130 131

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per lot $9,000-12,000

£5,200-6,900 Ç6,600-8,800 PROVENANCE: Zachys, October 29, 2004 Lot: 129

£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300 125 126

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per lot $6,500-9,000

£3,800-5,100 Ç4,800-6,600 135 1 ,, ,, PROVENANCE: Fine and Rare Wines NYWinesChristie's, Octber 28, 2004, Lot:582

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Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 2000 Pauillac, 1er cru classé In original wooden case "Cask sample tasted March 2001: opaque, intense purple rim; crisp, fragrant, pronounced Cabernet Sauvignon aroma and flavour; sweet, wonderfully ripe, fleshy, extended, with dry leathery tannic finish. (****) Great wine with a long life ahead." MB, Vintage Wine 136

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Château Margaux=Vintage 2000 Margaux, 1er cru classé In original wooden case, missing lid "Only 40% of the crop made it into this 2000 Margaux, a blend of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Merlot. Stylistically, it is somewhat of a hybrid between the succulent, opulent, fleshy 1990, and the more delineated, structured, cooler climate-tasting 1996. The 2000 possesses a saturated ruby/purple color to the rim as well as an extraordinarily promising nose of creme de cassis intermixed with white flowers, licorice, and hints of espresso and toasty oak. There is great intensity, compelling purity, a multi-layered, full-bodied palate, and a finish that goes on for nearly 70+ seconds. Bottled naturally, with no filtration, it is a monumental example of the elegance and power that symbolize this extraordinary vineyard. A tour de force in winemaking, many of my colleagues predicted, far earlier than me, that it would be the "wine of the vintage." It is certainly one of the wines of the vintage, but there is plenty of competition, even at this lofty level of quality. Absolutely awesome! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #146 (Apr 2003)

per lot $10,000-15,000

£5,800-8,600 Ç7,300-11,000 PROVENANCE: Zachys, October 29, 2004 Lot: 93

137

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per lot $8,000-12,000

£4,600-6,900 Ç5,900-8,800 PROVENANCE: Zachys Octber, 29, 2004, Lot: 158

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Château d'Yquem=Vintage 1990 Sauternes, 1er grand cru classé All lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 138-139, 140-141, 142-145, 146-150 "An amalgam of my recent notes: limpid yellow-gold; perfect richness and ripeness on the nose; 'classic'; very sweet, full, fleshy, velvety, richly flavoured, perfect balance. 'Perfect now, yet great future'. Last tasted at the Wine Experience, New York, Dec 1998 *****" MB, Vintage Wine 138

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per lot $4,000-6,000

£2,300-3,400 Ç3,000-4,400 139 140

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per lot $1,500-2,000

£860-1,100 Ç1,100-1,500 141 142

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per lot $4,000-6,000

£2,300-3,400 Ç3,000-4,400 143 144 145 146

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Ten Cases of 1996 Château Lafite-Rothschild

Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1990 Pauillac, 1er cru classé All lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 151-152 "A bouquet of great complexity is developing - cedarwood, nutmeg, caramelised fruit - while the subtle elements of this wine slowly merge together. It is already silkily textured, with beautiful length and great harmony. A superb, smooth wine, but it will be even more spectacular in 5-10 years." AH 151

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"Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 LafiteRothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38% of the crop was deemed grand enough to be put into the final blend, which is atypically high in Cabernet Sauvignon (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot). This massive wine may be the biggest, largest-scaled Lafite I have ever tasted. It will require many years to come around, so I suspect all of us past the age of fifty might want to give serious consideration as to whether we should be laying away multiple cases of this wine. It is also the first LafiteRothschild to be put into a new engraved bottle (designed to prevent fraudulent imitations). The wine exhibits a thick-looking, ruby/purple color, and a knock-out nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and fullbodied, with remarkable complexity for such a young wine, this huge Lafite is oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality. This wine is even richer than it was prior to bottling. It should unquestionably last for 40-50 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. The wine of the vintage?" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122 (Apr 1999)

per lot $6,000-9,000

£3,500-5,100 Ç4,400-6,600 152 153

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1 dozen bottles

per lot $8,000-12,000

£4,600-6,900 Ç5,900-8,800 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163

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Château Mouton-Rothschild=Vintage 1996 Pauillac, 1er cru classé All lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 164-169 "Rich extract; a ripe, wonderfully fragrant, manifold nose. Lovely. The following spring, 'mocha' noted again'; sweet, chunky, a touch of tannic bitterness. But a fine wine. Last tasted March 2001 (*****) 2010-2030." MB, Vintage Wine 164

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Château Latour=Vintage 1996 Pauillac, 1er cru classé All lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 170-176 "A spectacular Latour, the 1996 may be the modern day clone of the 1966, only riper. This vintage, which is so variable in Pomerol, St.-Emilion, and Graves, was fabulous for the late-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon of the northern Médoc because of splendid weather in late September and early October. An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Classic and dense, it displays the potential for 50-75 years of longevity. Although still an infant, it would be educational to taste a bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #129 (Jun 2000) 170

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per lot $5,500-8,000

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Château Mouton-Rothschild=Vintage 1996 Pauillac, 1er cru classé All lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 187-198 "Rich extract; a ripe, wonderfully fragrant, manifold nose. Lovely. The following spring, 'mocha' noted again'; sweet, chunky, a touch of tannic bitterness. But a fine wine. Last tasted March 2001 (*****) 2010-2030." MB, Vintage Wine 187

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Château Latour=Vintage 1996 Pauillac, 1er cru classé All lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 200-207 "A spectacular Latour, the 1996 may be the modern day clone of the 1966, only riper. This vintage, which is so variable in Pomerol, St.-Emilion, and Graves, was fabulous for the late-harvested Cabernet Sauvignon of the northern Médoc because of splendid weather in late September and early October. An opaque purple color is followed by phenomenally sweet, pure aromas of cassis infused with subtle minerals. This massive offering possesses unreal levels of extract, full body, intensely ripe, but abundant tannin, and a finish that lasts for nearly a minute. Classic and dense, it displays the potential for 50-75 years of longevity. Although still an infant, it would be educational to taste a bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #129 (Jun 2000)

per lot $7,000-10,000

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£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300 178 179 180 181 182 183 184 185 186

per lot $3,500-5,000

£2,100-2,900 Ç2,600-3,700

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Thirty Impériales of 1996 Château Margaux From A Magnificent Private Collection 1996 “Though upstaged by the attractive ‘95s, this vintage is better than it was first made out to be, and improves greatly on acquaintance. Indeed, after looking through my notes, I think it is a seriously underrated vintage. First, the vital (growing) statistics: the occasional bouts of frost in February and March were too early to do any damage though the bud-break was delayed until mid-April. The all important flowering was quick and even, finished by the 20th day of a very hot June. It continued warm until August which started cool but ended with hot sun and cold nights. High expectations were initially dampened, pre-harvest rain affecting the early-ripening Merlots which diluted and reduced the crop size in Pomerol and St.-Emilion. The Medoc fared better with roughly half the rainfall, though towards the end of September, it rained again. The late-picked Cabernets were of high quality resulting in rich, fairly concentrated wines. This vintage is worth watching.” Michael Broadbent MW, Vintage Wine "The 1996 Château Margaux, which was bottled in September, 1998, is undoubtedly one of the great classics produced under the Mentzelopoulos regime. In many respects, it is the quintessential Château Margaux, as well as the paradigm for this estate, combining measured power, extraordinary elegance, and admirable complexity. I tasted the wine on three separate occasions in January, and in short, it's a beauty! The color is opaque purple. The wine offers extraordinarily pure notes of blackberries, cassis, pain grille, and flowers, gorgeous sweetness, a seamless personality, and full body, with nothing out of place. The final blend (85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc) contains a high percentage of Cabernet Sauvignon. It tastes complete and long, although backward. My instincts suggest this wine will shut down, but at present it is open-knit, tasting like a recently bottled wine. The fruit is exceptionally sweet and pure, and there are layers of flavor in the mouth. I do believe this wine will develop an extraordinary perfume, and possess a high level of richness. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2040." Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122, April 1999

Château Margaux=Vintage 1996 Margaux, 1er cru classé All in original wooden cases 208

30 impériales

per lot $220,000-300,000 £130,000-170,000 Ç170,000-220,000

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Property of a West Coast Gentleman

Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1998 Pauillac, 1er cru classé In original wooden case "Very deep, intense; low-keyed but good flesh; complete. Frankly I found it hard to assess at such an early stage, particularly as it was only 9:30 in the morning (preceded by Mouton at 9). But it has to be done! Tasted at the château, April 1999" MB, Vintage Wine

Recently removed from a known local professional facility maintaining excellent fine wine storage conditions Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé In original wooden case "Most recently still impressively deep and comparatively youthful; a well developed, sweet and harmonious bouquet. Mouthfilling, so much on show, so much left to show. Last noted at the Reservere Tasting of '82 Pauillacs, April 2001 ****(*) Another effortless 20 years? MB, Vintage Wine 209

1 impériale

211

1 impériale

per lot $4,500-6,500

£2,600-3,700 Ç3,300-4,700

per lot $18,000-24,000

£11,000-14,000 Ç14,000-18,000

The Immaculate Collection: Property from a MidWestern Connoisseur

Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1996 Pauillac, 1er cru classé In original wooden case "Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 LafiteRothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only 38% of the crop was deemed grand enough to be put into the final blend, which is atypically high in Cabernet Sauvignon (83% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 7% Merlot, and 3% Petit Verdot). This massive wine may be the biggest, largest-scaled Lafite I have ever tasted. It will require many years to come around, so I suspect all of us past the age of fifty might want to give serious consideration as to whether we should be laying away multiple cases of this wine. It is also the first LafiteRothschild to be put into a new engraved bottle (designed to prevent fraudulent imitations). The wine exhibits a thick-looking, ruby/purple color, and a knock-out nose of lead pencil, minerals, flowers, and black currant scents. Extremely powerful and fullbodied, with remarkable complexity for such a young wine, this huge Lafite is oozing with extract and richness, yet has managed to preserve its quintessentially elegant personality. This wine is even richer than it was prior to bottling. It should unquestionably last for 40-50 years. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. The wine of the vintage?" Robert Parker, Wine Advocate #122 (Apr 1999) 210

1 impériale

per lot $7,000-10,000

£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300

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Château Mouton-Rothschild=Vintage 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Lot 212 and 213 levels: bottom neck or better. Lot 214 levels: ten bottom neck and two top shoulder; three slightly protruding corks, four badly stained labels All lots in original wooden cases. Lot 213 and 214 missing lid “The 1982 Mouton showed an inky color and a marvelously perfumed scent on the nose, with notes of ripe blackberry, plum and fig enlivened by hints of exotic spices like anise and lemongrass. The wine was showing remarkably little development, and only the barest hints of saddle leather and really no earthy or funky aromas at all. On the palate, the wine was rich and full-bodied, with a supple, sensuous texture, a substantial weight, and a long finish.” Charles Curtis MW, A bottle from this consignment 212

1 dozen bottles

per lot $10,000-15,000

£5,800-8,600 Ç7,300-11,000 213

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Château Latour=Vintage 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Levels: bottom neck or better In original wooden case partially missing lid "Most recently, emitting 'warm, ripe, cedary and redcurrant scents. Surprisingly sweet, very amenable despite its tannic grip. Delicious. Last noted at the La Réserve tasting, April 2001 ***(**) Twenty glorious years ahead" MB, Vintage Wine 215

1 dozen bottles

Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1990 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Both lots in original wooden cases. Lot 219 with damaged lid "The Lafite was still fairly deep, plummy coloured but maturing; bouquet evolving well; soft, fleshy, good length; complete - all that was needed was time, more bottle age. Its unreadiness for drinking was demonstrated at a Lafite dinner with Eric de Rothschild at Brooks's in London. The roast grey partridge was unable to compete. Nevertheless, the penetratingly lovely bouquet and flavour were appreciated. Strange though how a wine so beguiling and easy in its youth can close up. Its second wind eagerly awaited. Last noted Nov 2000 ***(**) 2015-2040?" MB, Vintage Wine

per lot $15,000-20,000

£8,600-11,000 Ç11,000-15,000 PROVENANCE: Sherry-Lehmann Sotheby's 218

1 dozen bottles

per lot $5,000-7,000

£2,900-4,000 Ç3,700-5,100 219

Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1982 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Levels: bottom neck In original wooden case, missing lid "Most recently still impressively deep and comparatively youthful; a well developed, sweet and harmonious bouquet. Mouthfilling, so much on show, so much left to show. Last noted at the Reservere Tasting of '82 Pauillacs, April 2001 ****(*) Another effortless 20 years? MB, Vintage Wine 216

1 dozen bottles

220

Château Lafite-Rothschild=Vintage 1986 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Levels: into neck; nicked cork In original wooden case "The 1986 possesses outstanding richness, a deep color, medium body, a graceful, harmonious texture, and superb length. The penetrating fragrance of cedar, chestnuts, minerals, and rich fruit is the hallmark of this wine. Powerful, dense, rich and tannic, as well as medium to full-bodied, with awesome extraction of fruit, this Lafite has immense potential. Patience is required. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2030." Robert Parker, Bordeaux Book, 3rd ed. (1998) 1 dozen bottles

per lot $7,000-10,000

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Château Margaux=Vintage 1990 Margaux, 1er cru classé Lot 222 in original wooden case "Five months later, at Manfred Wagner's vertical in Zurich: rich, biscuity nose, great depth; sweet, fleshy, full of fruit, excellent length. I rated the '89 fractionally higher. But the '90 was very good indeed and approaching cruising altitude. Last tasted Nov 2000 *** to ****(*) 2010-2025." MB, Vintage Wine

per lot $8,000-12,000

£4,600-6,900 Ç5,900-8,800

1 dozen bottles

£4,100-5,700 Ç5,200-7,300 PROVENANCE: Zachys, September 17, 2004 Lot: 9 221

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Château Latour=Vintage 1990 Pauillac, 1er cru classé Both lots in original wooden cases Parcel: lots 220-221 "Most recently, also alongside all the first growths, I noted it as having wonderful depth and resonance; a classic, cedary Pauillac nose: some ripe sweetness, full flavoured, leathery, tannic texture, good length and dry finish. Last noted at the Penning- Rowsells', June 2000 ****(*) Not a long-lasting'28 but a long haul, well balanced wine, say 2010-2030." MB, Vintage Wine

per lot $24,000-35,000

£14,000-20,000 Ç18,000-26,000 PROVENANCE: "A Magnificent Private Collection of True Connoissieur and a Passionate Collector" NYWinesChristies, Beverly Hills, November 22, 2002 Lot: 318

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1 dozen bottles

per lot $10,000-15,000

£5,800-8,600 Ç7,300-11,000 223

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Index Vintages of Wines and Spirits listed under appropriate headings ( ) = part of a lot

CHAMPAGNE

1997

Krug

3

Krug

1-2

Krug Collection

6

MIXED Mixed Krug

4

CLARET 1929 Haut-Brion

115

1945 Haut-Brion Lafite-Rothschild Latour Margaux Mouton-Rothschild

110 104 107-108 105, 109 106

1953 Margaux Haut-Brion Latour Margaux

Haut-Brion 120 La Mission-Haut-Brion 122-123 Lafite-Rothschild 136 Latour 132-133 Margaux 124-131, 137 Mouton-Rothschild 134-135

2001 Ausone

2002

114 76

101-103

1989 119 88 79-83

1990 75 151-153, 218-219 220-221 222-223 84-85

96

1990 138-150

1993

Romanee-Conti (DRC)

86-87

1995 199

1996 Lafite-Rothschild 154-163, 210 Latour 170-176, 200-207 Le Pin 89-90 Margaux 177-186, 208 Mouton-Rothschild 164-169, 187-198 Petrus 78

47

Romanee-Conti (DRC) 48-49

1938 Romanee-Conti (DRC) Romanee-Conti (DRC)

50 51

1943 Romanee-Conti (DRC)

52

Romanee-Conti (DRC)

53

La Romanée (Leroy) Romanee-Conti (DRC)

71 54 70

1966 69

1971 46

1973 43

1975 Echézeaux (DRC)

Richebourg (DRC)

61

La Tache (DRC)

38

La Tache (DRC)

62

Chambertin (A. Rousseau) Grands Echezeaux (DRC) Richebourg (DRC) Monge)

72 59 60 58

1997 28

1998 Romanee-Conti (DRC)

40

1999 Mixed Red Burgundy (DRC) Romanee-St.-Vivant (DRC)

33 25

2000 La Tache (DRC) Romanee-Conti (DRC)

37 39

Echézeaux (DRC)

29

Vosne-Romanee, Duvault Blochet (DRC)

56

Mixed Red Burgundy (DRC) Richebourg (DRC)

57 64

2004 La Tache (DRC)

45

42

21

2005 Clos de la Roche,VV (Ponsot) La Tache (DRC) Richebourg (DRC) Romanee-St.-Vivant (DRC)

Montrachet (DRC)

15-16

1986 Montrachet (DRC)

14

1988 Montrachet (DRC)

13

1990 12

1996 Montrachet (DRC)

11

1997 Le Montrachet (Ramonet) 10

2001 Le Montrachet (Ramonet)

9

2002

2003

1959

La Tache (DRC)

Richebourg (DRC) 34-35 Romanee-Conti (DRC) 41 Romanee-St.-Vivant (DRC) 26

2002

1955

La Tache (DRC) Romanée-St-Vivant (Marey Monge)

1990

2001

1952

Musigny,VV (Vogue)

63 55

Echézeaux (DRC)

1934

Musigny,VV (Vogue)

Montrachet (DRC)

La Tache (DRC) Romanee-Conti (DRC)

1996

RED BURGUNDY

217

1988

1994

Ausone

1942

Latour

97-100

VERTICALS

1986

1985

1992

2005

1933

Cheval-Blanc Lafite-Rothschild

95

2004

Yquem

WHITE BURGUNDY

DRC Assortment 17-18 Grands Echezeaux (DRC) 30 La Tache (DRC) 44 Richebourg (DRC) 36 Romanee-St.-Vivant (DRC) 27 Vosne-Romanee, Cros Parantoux (H.Jayer) 68

1991

Ausone

Cheval-Blanc 74 Haut-Brion 117-118 La Mission-Haut-Brion 121 Lafite-Rothschild 209, 216 Latour 215 Mouton-Rothschild 212-214 Petrus 77

Haut-Brion Le Pin Petrus

94

WHITE BORDEAUX

1982

Lafite-Rothschild

93

2000

Ausone 116 113 112

1961 Margaux Petrus

211

1999

Ausone 111

1959

80

1998

Ausone

VERTICALS

Petrus

91-92

Lafite-Rothschild

1995

Latour Margaux Petrus

1978

Le Pin

1990

73 22-24 20 19

MIXED Mixed Burgundy (DRC) Mixed DRC

31 32

Le Montrachet (Ramonet) 7-8

Collection and Delivery of Wine NYWines/Christie’s in conjunction with the Wine Cellarage will co-ordinate all collection and shipping arrangements. Purchasers must present an invoice as proof of purchase at the time of collection. NYWines/Christie’s will not release any purchases without this document. All inquires regarding collection and shipping should be directed to NYWines/Christie’s on +1 718 838 5500 Fax: +1 718 838 5501. COLLECTION Wines can be collected from the NYWines/Christie’s facility at Wine Cellarage with 48 hours notice provided that Christie’s has received and acknowledged payment. Buyers can arrange to collect their wine by appointment by phoning NYWines/Christie’s on +1 718 838 5500.

instructed by the buyer. A lot can be delivered to one address only. Bidders are reminded that various states impose limitations on the quantity of alcoholic beverages which may be purchased and brought into their jurisdiction by a purchaser from another state, without requiring the purchaser, a seller or shipper to possess certain licenses or permits. Neither Christie’s nor NYWines, as a condition to sale, assume any obligation nor bear any responsibility whatsoever for applying for or obtaining any permits or licenses.Therefore, a bidder is advised to investigate the possibility of such limitations and to determine the manner in which alcoholic beverages can be brought into its state from New York so as to comply with all of said state’s requirements.

DELIVERY Once payment has been received by Christie’s, arrangements can be made to deliver the wines to the purchaser. Deliveries will be made to the address set forth on the invoice or as otherwise

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION Neither Christie’s nor NYWines is responsible for any acts or omissions of any shipper, including, without limitation, any packing, shipping or delivery of purchased lots.

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The Wine Cellarage is located in a former bank vault. It is the most secure and deeply entrenched location of the historic landmark American Banknote Company Building in Hunts Point, New York. Constructed in 1911, this expansive industrial fortress was designed to house facilities for the printing manufacture of international currencies. It is a wonder of industrial engineering, perfectly suited to wine storage. Your wine is stored in a state-of-the art wine cellar, specially designed and fabricated by the Ingersoll Rand Climate Control Group with: • R-25 vapour-barrier layered insulation, 50 to 70 percent controlled humidity and back-up compressors. • Facility-wide video surveillance and central-station alarm monitoring with 24-hour guard service

ALL

• Approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as a secure bonded warehouse. • Bar coding and cellar location reporting are supported by wireless network hardware and software that sets the industry standard for warehouse tracking.

CHRISTIE’S FREE OF CHARGE FOR A PERIOD OF 35 DAYS FOLLOWING $10.00 PER LOT FOR THE FIRST MONTH OR PART THEREOF AND $6.00 PART THEREOF.

WINE PURCHASED AT AUCTION WILL BE STORED BY

THE AUCTION. AFTER

35

DAYS, FEES WILL BE CHARGED AT

PER LOT FOR EACH SUBSEQUENT MONTH OR

INTRODUCTORY RATES AT WINE CELLARAGE Wine Cellarage has instituted the following introductory storage offer for all new clients referred by Christie’s: Up to 50 cases $1.90 per case/month with the first 2 months free 51 to 100 cases $1.80 per case/month with the first 3 months free 101 to 200 cases $1.70 per case/month with the first 4 months free More than 200 cases $1.50 per case/month with the first 4 months free Note: All contracts would require a one-year term that includes the months received free.The Wine Cellarage offers full replacement value insurance. Insurance costs 0.50% of the value of the wine per year for warehouse coverage or 0.75% of the value of the wine per year for warehouse and worldwide transport coverage. Subject to deductible. Please contact the Wine Cellarage for further information.

DELIVERY SERVICE CHARGES DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK CITY Wine Cellarage will deliver refrigerated wines within New York City for $12 per case across the board. There is no minimum for delivery. DELIVERY WITHIN NEW YORK STATE Wine Cellarage will deliver refrigerated wines within New York State at the following rates: • In Westchester County, $20 per case with a three case minimum. • In Nassau County, $20 per case with a three case minimum. • In Suffolk County, $30 per case with a three case minimum. DELIVERY WITHIN NEW JERSEY AND CONNECTICUT Wine Cellarage will deliver refrigerated wines at the following rates: • In New Jersey (Morris, Passaic, Bergen Counties), $25 per case with a three case minimum. • In Connecticut (Fairfield County), $25 per case with a three case minimum. ADDITIONAL DELIVERY LOCATIONS Wine Cellarage will help you coordinate the shipping and packing of your wines through appropriate freight forwarders. Rates vary by service: • Common Carrier, $25-40 per case. • Air Freight, $68-85 per case. • International Air Freight, $125 per case to Europe. Handling and packing charges for UPS and Federal Express to be detemined. Insurance charges will apply.

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Important Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice IMPORTANT NOTICES From time to time, Christie’s may offer a lot which it owns in whole or in part. Such property is identified in the catalogue with the symbol ∆ next to its lot number. On occasion, Christie’s has a direct financial interest in lots consigned for sale which may include guaranteeing a minimum price or making an advance to the consignor that is secured solely by consigned property. Such property is identified in the catalogue by the symbol º next to the lot number.This symbol will be used both in cases where Christie’s holds the financial interest on its own, and in cases where Christie’s has financed all or a part of such interest through a third party. Such third parties generally benefit financially if a guaranteed lot is sold successfully and may incur a loss if the sale is not successful.The financing offered by a third party may be in the form of an irrevocable bid provided by that third party.Where Christie’s has an ownership or financial interest in every lot in the catalogue, Christie’s will not designate each lot with a symbol, but will state its interest at the front of the catalogue. CONDITION REPORTS Christie’s catalogues include references to condition only in descriptions of multiple works (such as prints, books and wine). For all other property, no statement of condition is made and only alterations or replacement components are listed. Please contact the Specialist Department for a condition report on a particular lot. Condition reports are provided as a service to interested clients. Prospective buyers should note that descriptions of property are not warranties and that each lot is sold “as is.” PROPERTY INCORPORATING MATERIALS FROM ENDANGERED SPECIES An export license issued by the US Fish and Wildlife Service will be required for the export of any item made of or incorporating (irrespective of percentage) fish and wildlife material such as ivory, whalebone, rhinoceros horn, tortoiseshell, rosewood or coral. Such works have been marked with two asterisks (**). Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit altogether the importation of property containing such materials. Accordingly, clients should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country. It is the obligation of the seller to know and to satisfy the requirements of all laws protecting a particular species, whether plant or wildlife, whose parts or products are intended for sale through Christie’s. In this regard, Christie’s is prohibited by law from possessing, exhibiting, offering for sale or selling property incorporating certain protected plant or wildlife materials and products. These prohibited materials include, but are not limited to, certain categories of ivory and tortoiseshell, as well as most North American bird feathers and eggs. It is very important that any person who wishes to sell property through Christie’s containing plant or wildlife materials consult with a Christie’s specialist before turning the property over to Christie’s. In certain cases, Christie’s may be required by law to hand over property containing protected plant or wildlife materials to government officials, who could impose a fine on the seller and/or require that the seller forfeit the property. Prior to delivering any property to Christie’s, potential sellers should be prepared to provide Christie’s with any and all documentation and certificates of exemption as may be required by any federal or state law. OPTIONS TO BUY PARCELS A parcel, as denoted in the catalogue, is a sequence of lots carrying the same estimates and consisting of the same type of wine, quantity and bottle size. In the sale, the buyer of the first lot of a parcel of wine will have, at the discretion of the auctioneer, the option to take any or all further lots in the parcel for the same hammer price.

If the option is not exercised on all lots in the same parcel, the auctioneer will open bidding on the next unsold lot and offer the buyer of that lot the option to take any or all of the remaining lots in the parcel sequence. Absentee bids submitted on any lot in a parcel will, if unsuccessful, be placed on successive lots in the parcel until such bid is successful or the parcel has ended. Bidding shall continue in the same manner until all lots in the parcel have been offered and declared sold or unsold by the auctioneer. CLASSIFICATIONS Classifications in the text are for identification purposes only and are based on the official 1855 classification of the Médoc and other standard sources All wines are bottled by the producer (Château or estate owner) unless otherwise indicated by the initials Bordeaux Bottled BB and English Bottled EB. ULLAGES AND CORKS OF OLD WINES Wines are described in this catalogue as correctly as can be ascertained at time of going to press, but buyers of old wines must make appropriate allowances for natural variations of ullages, conditions of cases, labels, corks and wine. No returns will be accepted. ULLAGE The amount by which level of wine is short of being full: these levels may vary according to age of the wines and, as far as can be ascertained by inspection prior to the sale, are described in the catalogue. SHIPPING: WINE All wines are held at NYWines/Christie’s facility at Wine Cellarage, and successful bidders should make their collection arrangements directly with Christie’s. Wines will be released to the purchaser only after Christie’s has received payment. For your convenience, a shipping form is enclosed with your invoice.We recommend that you request an estimate for any large items or property of high value requiring specialized professional packers. DELIVERY OF PROPERTY TO NYWINES After you have consigned property to us for sale, you can either bring your property to NYWines/Christie’s facility at Wine Cellarage yourself or arrange with your own shipper to deliver it to the facility. Prior notification of delivery is required. We would be happy to assist you in making these arrangements. Property usually arrives at the facility at least three months before the sale in order to allow our specialists time to catalogue and photograph the items.

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Level/Ullage Descriptions and Interpretations (see notes below)

BORDEAUX

BURGUNDY

CAPSULE Catalogue descriptions

Catalogue descriptions

1 2 3 4 5 6

high fill into neck base of neck top-shoulder upper-shoulder mid-shoulder

3cm

7

mid-low shoulder

8

low-shoulder

1

into neck: Level of young wines. Exceptionally good in wines over 10 years old.

2

5cm 7cm

6

bottom neck: Perfectly good for any age of wine. Outstandingly good for a wine of 20 years in bottle, or longer.

mid-shoulder: Probably some weakening of the cork and some risk. Not abnormal for wines 30/40 years of age. Estimates usually take this into account.

Because of the slope of shoulder it is impractical to describe levels as mid-shoulder, etc.Wherever appropriate the level between cork and wine will be measured and catalogued in centimetres.

7

mid-low-shoulder: Some risk. Low estimates.

3

very top-shoulder

8

4

top-shoulder: Normal for any claret 15 years old or older.

5

upper-shoulder: Slight natural reduction through the easing of the cork and evaporation through cork and capsule. Usually no problem. Acceptable for any wine over 20 years old. Exceptional for pre-1950 wines.

low-shoulder: Risky and usually only accepted for sale if wine or label exceptionally rare or interesting. Always offered with low estimate.

The condition and drinkability of burgundy is less affected by ullage than its equivalent from Bordeaux. For example, a 5 to 7 cm. ullage in a 30-year-old burgundy can be considered normal, indeed good for age, 3.5 to 4 cm. excellent for age, even 7cm. rarely a risk.

BOTTLE SIZES magnum

= two regular bottles

marie-jeanne

= three regular bottles

double-magnum

= four regular bottles

SPECIAL NOTICE Though every effort is made to describe or measure the levels of older vintages, corks over 20 years old begin to lose their elasticity and levels can change between cataloguing and sale. Old corks have also been known to fail during or after shipment.

jeroboam = four regular bottles (Burgundy, Champagne)

We therefore repeat that there is always a risk of cork failure with old wines and due allowance must be made for this.

jeroboam (Bordeaux)

= six regular bottles (or 5 litres)

Under no circumstances can an adjustment of price or credit be made after delivery except under the terms stated in Paragraph 5 of the Conditions of Sale.

impériale

= eight regular bottles

Unless otherwise stated, Bordeaux are château bottled and all wines are bottled in the country of production.

= eight regular bottles

Important note regarding opening of cases and listing of levels: Christie’s and NYWines general policy is to open all wood cases and to describe levels. Bidders must make allowances for reasonable variations in ullage which may be encountered in cases from the 1984 vintage and older. Additionally, all wine from vintages 1985 and younger have levels bottom neck or better unless otherwise noted.

(Bordeaux) methuselah (Burgundy)

Rock 19/2/02

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Buying at Christie’s CONDITIONS OF SALE Bidders are strongly encouraged to read the Conditions of Sale contained in this catalogue that state the terms governing the purchase of all property sold at auction and the conditions upon which Christie’s and NYWines guarantees the authenticity of property offered for sale. ESTIMATES Catalogue entries include descriptions for every lot and a price range that is our specialists’ opinion of the price expected at auction. Estimates are based upon prices recently paid at auction for comparable property and take into account condition, rarity, quality and provenance (history of previous ownership). Estimates are prepared well in advance of the sale and are subject to revision. Buyers should not rely upon estimates as a representation or prediction of actual selling prices. Estimates do not include the buyer’s premium or sales tax. Where “Estimate on Request” appears, please contact the Specialist Department for further information. RESERVES Unless otherwise indicated, all lots in this catalogue are offered subject to a reserve.The reserve is the confidential minimum price the consignor will accept and below which a lot will not be sold.The reserve will not exceed the low pre-sale estimate. Lots that are not subject to a reserve are identified by the symbol • next to the lot number. BUYER’S PREMIUM FOR WINE Christie’s charges a premium to the buyer on the final bid price of each lot of wine sold at the following rates: 20% of the final bid price of each lot. For all lots, taxes are payable on the premium at the applicable rate. PRE-AUCTION VIEWING Pre-auction viewings are open to the public and free of charge. Christie’s specialists are available to give advice at viewings or by appointment.We encourage prospective buyers to examine lots thoroughly and to request condition reports. Exceptions:Wine: All viewings are by appointment only.To make arrangements please contact the Wine Department BIDDER REGISTRATION Prospective buyers should register for a numbered bidding paddle at least 30 minutes before the sale. New clients, or those who have not made a recent purchase at Christie’s, will be asked to supply a bank reference to register. To avoid any delay in the release of purchases, please pre-arrange check or credit approval through Christie’s Credit Department at +1 212 636 2490 or by fax at +1 212 636 4943. BIDDING The auctioneer accepts bids from those present in the saleroom, from telephone bidders or by absentee written bids left with Christie’s in advance of the auction.The auctioneer may also execute bids on behalf of the consignor up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by entering bids in response to saleroom, telephone, and/or absentee bids.The auctioneer will not specifically identify bids placed on behalf of the consignor. Under no circumstances will the auctioneer place any bid on behalf of the consignor at or above the reserve. Please note New York State law requires that buyers of alcoholic beverages must be at least 21 years of age.

ABSENTEE BIDS Absentee bids are written instructions from prospective buyers directing Christie’s to bid on their behalf up to a maximum amount specified for each lot. Christie’s staff will attempt to execute an absentee bid at the lowest possible price taking into account the reserve price and other bids. If identical bids are received from two or more parties, the first bid received by Christie’s will take priority. Absentee bids submitted on “no reserve” lots will, in the absence of a higher bid, be executed at approximately 50% of the low pre sale estimate or at the amount of the bid if it is less than 50% of the low pre-sale estimate.The auctioneer may execute absentee bids directly from the rostrum, clearly identifying these as “absentee bids,”“book bids,” “order bids” or “commission bids.” Absentee Bids Forms are available in this catalogue, at any Christie’s location or on www.christies.com. TELEPHONE BIDS Telephone bids will be accepted for lots with lowend estimates of $1,500 and above, no later than 24 hours prior to the sale and only if the capacity of our pool of staff phone bidders allows. Arrangements to bid in languages other than English must be made well in advance of the sale date. Telephone bids may be recorded. By bidding on the telephone, prospective purchasers consent to the recording of their conversations. Christie’s offers all absentee and telephone bidding services as a convenience to our clients, but will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids. BIDDING INCREMENTS Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in increments of up to 10%, subject to the auctioneer’s discretion. Absentee bids that do not conform to the increments set below may be lowered to the next bidding interval. $50 to $1,000 by $50s $1,000 to $2,000 by $100s $2,000 to $3,000 by $200s $3,000 to $5,000 by $200, $500, $800 (ie: $4,200, $4,500, $4,800) $5,000 to $10,000 by $500s $10,000 to $20,000 by $1,000s $20,000 to $30,000 by $2,000s $30,000 to $50,000 by $2,000, $5,000, $8,000 (ie: $32,000, $35,000, $38,000) $50,000 to $100,000 by $5,000s $100,000 to $200,000 by $10,000s above $200,000 at the auctioneer’s discretion The auctioneer may vary the increments during the course of the auction at his or her own discretion. SUCCESSFUL BIDS The fall of the auctioneer’s hammer indicates the final bid, at which time the buyer assumes full responsibility for the lot.The results of absentee bids will be sent by mail after the auction. Successful bidders will pay the price of the final bid plus premium plus any applicable taxes. AUCTION RESULTS To obtain spoken results for specific lots or faxed results for an entire auction, please call +1 212 703 8080.

PAYMENT Under normal circumstances you are expected to pay for your purchases within seven calendar days of the sale and to remove the property you have bought by that date. Payment may be made by personal check, bank wire transfers, cash (in US currency up to $7,500),Travelers checks (in US currency up to $7,500) and money orders (in US currency up to $7,500).To avoid delivery delays, prospective buyers are encouraged to supply bank or other suitable references before the auction. Please note that Christie’s will not accept payments for purchased Lots from any party other than the buyer, unless otherwise agreed between the buyer and Christie’s prior to the sale. SALES TAX Purchases picked up in New York or delivered to locations in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island or Texas may be subject to sales or compensating use tax of such jurisdictions. Christie’s is selling lots designated by a star (*) as agent for an organization which holds a State of New York Exempt Organization Certificate. Accordingly, no sales tax is due on the purchase price of any of the foregoing lots if the property is picked up or delivered in the State of New York. However, a sales or compensating use tax may be due from the buyer if any such lot is shipped to New Jersey or Connecticut or any of the following states where Christie’s maintains offices: California, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island,Texas and the District of Columbia. It is the buyer’s responsibility to ascertain and pay all taxes due. Buyers claiming exemption from sales tax must have the appropriate documentation on file with Christie’s prior to the release of the property. For more information, please contact Purchaser Payments at +1 212 636 2496. COLLECTION OF PURCHASED LOTS Buyers are expected to remove their property within 7 calendar days of the auction. Please refer to the section on Collection and Delivery of Wine at the back of the catalogue for collection information for purchased lots. SHIPPING A NYWines/Christie’s Collection and Delivery Form is enclosed with each invoice. It is the buyer’s responsibility to pick up purchases or make all shipping arrangements. After payment has been made in full, NYWines/Christie’s, can arrange property packing and shipping at the buyer’s request and expense. EXPORT/IMPORT PERMITS Property sold at auction may be subject to laws governing export from the US and import restrictions of foreign countries. Buyers should always check whether an export license is required before exporting. It is the buyer’s sole responsibility to obtain any relevant export or import license.The denial of any license or any delay in obtaining licenses shall neither justify the rescission of any sale nor any delay in making full payment for the lot. Local laws may prohibit the import of some property and/or may prohibit the resale of some property in the country of importation, no such restriction shall justify the rescission of any sale or delay in making full payment for the lot.

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Conditions of Sale for Wine These Conditions of Sale and the Important Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice contain all the terms on which Christie’s, NYWines and the seller contract with the buyer. They may be amended by posted notices or oral announcements made during the sale. By bidding at auction you agree to be bound by these terms.

liability to pay the purchase price, including the buyer’s premium and all applicable taxes, plus all other applicable charges, unless it has been explicitly agreed in writing with Christie’s before the commencement of the sale that the bidder is acting as agent on behalf of an identified third party acceptable to Christie’s, and that Christie’s will only look to the principal for payment.

1. CHRISTIE’S AND NYWINES AS AGENT Except as otherwise stated Christie’s and NYWines acts as agent for the seller.The contract for the sale of the property is therefore made between the seller and the buyer.

(d) Absentee bids We will use reasonable efforts to carry out written bids delivered to us prior to the sale for the convenience of clients who are not present at the auction in person, by an agent or by telephone. Bids must be placed in the currency of the place of the sale. Please refer to the catalogue for the Absentee Bids Form. If we receive written bids on a particular lot for identical amounts, and at the auction these are the highest bids on the lot, it will be sold to the person whose written bid was received and accepted first. Execution of written bids is a free service undertaken subject to other commitments at the time of the sale and we do not accept liability for failing to execute a written bid or for errors and omissions in connection with it.

2. BEFORE THE SALE (a) Examination of property Prospective buyers are strongly advised to examine personally any property in which they are interested, before the auction takes place. Condition reports are usually available on request. Neither Christie’s, NYWines nor the seller provides any guarantee in relation to the nature of the property. The property is sold “as is.” (b) Catalogue and other descriptions Our cataloguing practice is explained in the Important Notices and Explanation of Cataloguing Practice after the catalogue entries. All statements by us in the catalogue entry for the property or in the condition report, or made orally or in writing elsewhere, are statements of opinion and are not to be relied on as statements of fact. Such statements do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by us of any kind. References in the catalogue entry or the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance only and should be evaluated by personal inspection by the bidder or a knowledgeable representative.The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. Estimates of the selling price should not be relied on as a statement that this is the price at which the item will sell or its value for any other purpose. Except as set forth in paragraph 6 below, neither Christie’s, NYWines nor the seller is responsible in any way for errors and omissions in the catalogue or any supplemental material. (c) Buyer’s responsibility All property is sold “as is” without any representation or warranty of any kind by Christie’s, NYWines or the seller. Buyers are responsible for satisfying themselves concerning the condition of the property and the matters referred to in the catalogue entry. 3. AT THE SALE (a) Refusal of admission Christie’s and NYWines have the right, at our complete discretion, to refuse admission to the premises or participation in any auction and to reject any bid. (b) Registration before bidding A prospective buyer must complete and sign a registration form and provide identification before bidding.We may require the production of bank or other financial references. (c) Bidding as principal When making a bid, a bidder is accepting personal

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(e) Telephone bids Telephone bids will be accepted for lots with lowend estimates of $1,500 and above, no later than 24 hours prior to the sale and only if the capacity of our pool of staff phone bidders allows. Arrangements to bid in languages other than English must be made well in advance of the sale date. Telephone bids may be recorded. By bidding on the telephone, prospective purchasers consent to the recording of their conversations. Christie’s offers all absentee and telephone bidding services as a convenience to our clients, but will not be responsible for errors or failures to execute bids. (f) Currency converter At some auctions a currency converter may be operated. Errors may occur in the operation of the currency converter and we do not accept liability to bidders who follow the currency converter rather than the actual bidding in the saleroom. (g) Video or digital images At some auctions there may be a video or digital screen. Errors may occur in its operation and in the quality of the image and we do not accept liability for such errors. (h) Reserves Unless otherwise indicated, all lots are offered subject to a reserve, which is the confidential minimum price below which the lot will not be sold.The reserve will not exceed the low estimate printed in the catalogue. If any lots are not subject to a reserve, they will be identified with the symbol • next to the lot number.The auctioneer may open the bidding on any lot below the reserve by placing a bid on behalf of the seller.The auctioneer may continue to bid on behalf of the seller up to the amount of the reserve, either by placing consecutive bids or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Absentee bids submitted on “no reserve” lots will, in the absence of a higher bid, be executed at approximately 50% of the low pre sale estimate or at the amount of the bid if it is less than 50% of the low pre-sale estimate.

(i) Auctioneer’s discretion The auctioneer has the right at his absolute and sole discretion to refuse any bid, to advance the bidding in such a manner as he may decide, to withdraw or divide any lot, to combine any two or more lots and, in the case of error or dispute, and whether during or after the sale, to determine the successful bidder, to continue the bidding, to cancel the sale or to reoffer and resell the item in dispute. If any dispute arises after the sale, our sale record is conclusive. (j) Successful bid and passing of risk Subject to the auctioneer’s discretion, the highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer will be the buyer and the striking of his hammer marks the acceptance of the highest bid and the conclusion of a contract for sale between the seller and the buyer. Risk and responsibility for the lot (including frames or glass where relevant) passes to the buyer at the expiration of seven calendar days from the date of the sale or on collection by the buyer if earlier. 4. AFTER THE SALE (a) Buyer’s premium In addition to the hammer price, the buyer agrees to pay to us the buyer’s premium together with any applicable value added tax, sales or compensating use tax or equivalent tax in the place of sale.The buyer’s premium for wine is 20% of the hammer price on each lot. (b) Payment and passing of title Immediately following the sale, the buyer must provide us with his or her name and permanent address and, if so requested, details of the bank from which payment will be made.The buyer must pay the full amount due (comprising the hammer price, buyer’s premium and any applicable taxes) not later than 4.30pm on the seventh calendar day following the sale.This applies even if the buyer wishes to export the lot and an export license is, or may be, required.The buyer will not acquire title to the lot until all amounts due to us from the buyer have been received by us in good cleared funds even in circumstances where we have released the lot to the buyer. (c) Collection of purchases We shall be entitled to retain items sold until all amounts due to us, or to Christie’s International plc, or to any of its affiliates, subsidiaries or parent companies worldwide, have been received in full in good cleared funds or until the buyer has satisfied such other terms as we, in our sole discretion, shall require. Subject to this, the buyer shall collect purchased lots within seven calendar days from the date of the sale unless otherwise agreed between us and the buyer. (d) Packing, handling and shipping Although we shall use reasonable efforts to take care when handling, packing and shipping a purchased lot, we are not responsible for the acts or omissions of third parties whom we might retain for these purposes. Similarly, where we may suggest other handlers, packers or carriers if so requested, we do not accept responsibility or liability for their acts or omissions.

(e) Export license Unless otherwise agreed by us in writing, the fact that the buyer wishes to apply for an export license does not affect his or her obligation to make payment within seven days nor our right to charge interest or storage charges on late payment.We shall not be obliged to rescind a sale nor to refund any interest or other expenses incurred by the buyer where payment is made by the buyer in circumstances where an export license is required.

ment of any deficiency between the total amount originally due to us and the price obtained upon resale as well as for all costs, expenses, damages, legal fees and commissions and premiums of whatever kind associated with both sales or otherwise arising from the default. If we pay any amount to the seller under paragraph (v) above, the buyer acknowledges that Christie’s shall have all of the rights of the seller, however arising, to pursue the buyer for such amount.

(f) Remedies for non payment If the buyer fails to make payment in full in good cleared funds within the time required by paragraph 4(b) above, we shall be entitled in our absolute discretion to exercise one or more of the following rights or remedies (in addition to asserting any other rights or remedies available to us by law):

(g) Failure to collect purchases Where purchases are not collected within seven calendar days from the date of the sale, whether or not payment has been made, we shall be permitted to remove the property to a third party warehouse at the buyer’s expense, and only release the items after payment in full has been made of removal, storage, handling, insurance and any other costs incurred, together with payment of all other amounts due to us.

(i) (ii)

(iii) (iv)

(v)

(vi)

(vii)

(viii)

(ix)

(x)

to charge interest at such rate as we shall reasonably decide; to hold the defaulting buyer liable for the total amount due and to commence legal proceedings for its recovery together with interest, legal fees and costs to the fullest extent permitted under applicable law; to cancel the sale; to resell the property publicly or privately on such terms as we shall think fit; to pay the seller an amount up to the net proceeds payable in respect of the amount bid by the defaulting buyer; to set off against any amounts which we, or Christie’s International plc, or any of its affiliates, subsidiaries or parent companies worldwide, may owe the buyer in any other transactions, the outstanding amount remaining unpaid by the buyer; where several amounts are owed by the buyer to us, or to Christie’s International plc, or to any of its affiliates, subsidiaries or parent companies worldwide, in respect of different transactions, to apply any amount paid to discharge any amount owed in respect of any particular transaction, whether or not the buyer so directs; to reject at any future auction any bids made by or on behalf of the buyer or to obtain a deposit from the buyer before accepting any bids; to exercise all the rights and remedies of a person holding security over any property in our possession owned by the buyer, whether by way of pledge, security interest or in any other way, to the fullest extent permitted by the law of the place where such property is located.The buyer will be deemed to have granted such security to us and we may retain such property as collateral security for such buyer’s obligations to us; to take such other action as we deem necessary or appropriate.

If we resell the property under paragraph (iv) above, the defaulting buyer shall be liable for pay-

5. EXTENT OF CHRISTIE’S AND NYWINES LIABILITY Neither the seller, Christie’s, nor NYWines nor any of their officers, employees or agents, are responsible for the correctness of any statement of whatever kind concerning any lot, whether written or oral, nor for any other errors or omissions in description or for any faults or defects in any lot. Except as stated below, neither the seller, Christie’s, nor NYWines, nor any of their officers, employees or agents, give any representation, warranty or guarantee or assume any liability of any kind in respect of any lot with regard to merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, description, size, quality, condition, attribution, authenticity, rarity, importance, medium, provenance, exhibition history, literature or historical relevance. Except as required by local law any warranty of any kind whatsoever is excluded by this paragraph. Notwithstanding any other terms of these Conditions of Sale, if within 30 days after the sale, Christie’s and NYWines have received from the original buyer of any property notice of a claim in writing that any lot is short or has suffered breakage, then Christie’s and NYWines in their sole discretion will decide any such claim as between the consignor and the buyer and may rescind the sale and refund the purchase price received. The benefits of the warranty are not assignable and shall apply only to the original buyer of the lot as shown on the invoice originally issued by Christie’s and NYWines when the lot was sold at auction. The original buyer must have remained the owner of the lot without disposing of any interest in it to any third party. The buyer’s sole and exclusive remedy against Christie’s, NYWines and the seller, in place of any other remedy which might be available, is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the original purchase price paid for the lot. Neither Christie’s, NYWines nor the seller will be liable for any special, incidental or consequential damages including, without limitation, loss of profits nor for interest.

anyone else, without our prior written consent. Christie’s and the seller make no representation or warranty that the buyer of a property will acquire any copyright or other reproduction rights in it. 7. SEVERABILITY If any part of these Conditions of Sale is found by any court to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that part shall be discounted and the rest of the conditions shall continue to be valid to the fullest extent permitted by law. 8. LAW AND JURISDICTION The rights and obligations of the parties with respect to these Conditions of Sale, the conduct of the auction and any matters connected with any of the foregoing shall be governed and interpreted by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the auction is held. By bidding at auction, whether present in person or by agent, by written bid, telephone or other means, the buyer shall be deemed to have submitted, for the benefit of Christie’s, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of that country, state, county or province, and (if applicable) of the federal courts sitting in such state. SPECIAL NOTICE Though every effort is made to describe the wines in this catalogue and to describe or measure the levels of older vintages, buyers of old wines must make appropriate allowances for natural variations of ullages, conditions of corks and wine. Corks over 20 years old begin to lose their elasticity and levels can change between cataloging and sale. Old corks have also been known to fail during or after shipment. We therefore repeat that there is always a risk of cork failure with old wines and due allowance must be made for this. Under no circumstances can a return be accepted or an adjustment of price or credit be made after delivery except under the terms stated in paragraph 5, above, of the Conditions of Sale. Unless otherwise stated, Bordeaux are château bottled. Important note regarding opening of cases and listing of levels: Christie’s and NYWines general policy is to open all wood cases and to describe levels. Bidders must make allowances for reasonable variations in ullage which may be encountered in cases from the 1985 vintage and later.

6. COPYRIGHT The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Christie’s, relating to a lot including the contents of this catalogue, is and shall remain at all times the property of Christie’s and shall not be used by the buyer, nor by

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Worldwide Salerooms and American Offices ARGENTINA BUENOS AIRES

ITALY • MILAN

Tel: +54 11 43 93 42 22 Cristina Carlisle

+39 02 303 2831

BERMUDA

TOKYO

BERMUDA

+81 (0)3 3571 0668 Kanae Ishibashi

+1 401 849 9222 Betsy Ray

JAPAN

MEXICO

BRAZIL

MEXICO CITY

RIO DE JANEIRO

+52 55 5281 5503 Gabriela Lobo

+5521 2225 6553 Candida Sodre SÃO PAULO

+5511 3081 0435 Christina Haegler

THE NETHERLANDS • AMSTERDAM

+31 (0)20 57 55 255

CANADA

SPAIN

TORONTO

• MADRID

+1 416 960 2063 Erica House

+34 (0)91 532 6626 Juan Varez

CHILE

SWITZERLAND

SANTIAGO

+562 263 1642 Denise Ratinoff de Lira

• GENEVA

+41 (0)22 319 17 66 Eveline de Proyart • ZURICH

FRANCE

UNITED STATES BOSTON

+1 617 536 6000 Elizabeth M. Chapin CHICAGO

+1 312 787 2765 Steven J. Zick DALLAS

+1 214 599 0735 Capera Ryan HOUSTON

+1 713 802 0191 Lisa Cavanaugh • LOS ANGELES

+1 310 385 2600 MIAMI

+1 305 445 1487 Vivian Pfeiffer NEWPORT

+1 401 849 9222 Betsy D. Ray • NEW YORK

+1 212 636 2000 PALM BEACH

+1 561 833 6952 Meg Bowen PHILADELPHIA

+41 (0)44 268 1010 Dirk Boll

+1 610 520 1590 Alexis McCarthy

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

SAN FRANCISCO

INDIA

DUBAI

MUMBAI

+971 (0)50 551 4264 Shanti Veigas

+1 415 982 0982 Martine Krumholz

• PARIS

+33 (0)1 40 76 85 85

+91 (98) 1033 5123 Ganieve Grewal ISRAEL • TEL AVIV

+972 (0)3 695 0695 Roni Gilat-Baharaff

UNITED KINGDOM

WASHINGTON, D.C.

+1 202 333 7459 Cathy Sledz

• LONDON

+44 (0)20 7839 9060 •London, South Kensington +44 (0)20 7930 6074

• DENOTES SALEROOM E N Q U I R I E S ? — Call the Saleroom or Office

E M A I L — [email protected]

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Christie’s Specialist Departments and Services DEPARTMENTS AFRICAN AND OCEANIC ART PAR: +33 (0)140 768 386 AMERICAN DECORATIVE ARTS NY: +1 212 636 2230

CORKSCREWS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3263 COSTUME, TEXTILES AND FANS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3215 DOLLS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3276

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS NY: +1 212 707 5974

VICTORIAN PICTURES KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2468 SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3257

NINETEENTH CENTURY EUROPEAN PAINTINGS NY: +1 212 636 2090

WATCHES NY: +1 212 636 2320

AMERICAN FURNITURE NY: +1 212 636 2230

ENTERTAINMENT MEMORABILIA NY: +1 212 636 2272

NINETEENTH CENTURY FURNITURE AND SCULPTURE NY: +1 212 707 5910

AMERICAN INDIAN ART NY: +1 212 468 7137

FOLK ART NY: +1 212 636 2230

OBJECTS OF VERTU NY: +1 212 636 2250

FURNITURE NY: +1 212 636 2200

OLD MASTER DRAWINGS NY: +1 212 636 2115

AMERICAN PICTURES NY: +1 212 636 2140 ANGLO-INDIAN ART KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2570 ANTIQUITIES NY: +1 212 636 2245 ARMS AND ARMOUR KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2020 AUSTRALIAN PICTURES KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2040 BOOKS AND MANUSCRIPTS NY: +1 212 636 2665 BRITISH & IRISH ART KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2682 NY: +1 212 636 2084 SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3257 BRITISH ART ON PAPER KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2278 SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3293 NY: +1 212 636 2084

HOUSE SALES SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3260 ICONS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3261 IMPRESSIONIST AND MODERN ART NY: +1 212 636 2050 INDIAN AND SOUTHEAST ASIAN ART NY: +1 212 636 2190 INDIAN CONTEMPORARY ART NY: +1 212 636 2189 KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2700 INTERIORS NY: +1 212 636 2032 SK: +44 (0)20 7389 2236 ISLAMIC WORKS OF ART KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2370 SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3239

OLD MASTER PAINTINGS NY: +1 212 636 2120 PHOTOGRAPHS NY: +1 212 636 2330 PICTURE FRAMES SK: +44 (0)20 7389 2763 POST WAR AND CONTEMPORARY ART NY: +1 212 636 2100 POSTERS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3208 PRINTS NY: +1 212 636 2290 RUSSIAN WORKS OF ART NY: +1 212 636 2260 SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3286

BRITISH PICTURES 1500-1850 KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2945

JAPANESE ART NY: +1 212 636 2160 KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2591

SCULPTURE KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2331 SK: +44 (0)20 7389 2794

CAMERAS AND OPTICAL TOYS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3279

JEWELLERY NY: +1 212 636 2300

SILVER NY: +1 212 636 2250

KOREAN ART NY: +1 212 636 2165

SPORTING ART NY: +1 212 636 2084

LATIN AMERICAN ART NY: +1 212 636 2150

SPORTING GUNS KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2025

MARITIME NY: +1 212 707 5949

TEDDY BEARS SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3335

MECHANICAL MUSIC SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3278

TOPOGRAPHICAL PICTURES KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2040 SK: +44 (0)20 7752 3291

CARPETS NY: +1 212 636 2217 CERAMICS AND GLASS NY: +1 212 636 2215 CHINESE PAINTINGS NY: +1 212 636 2195 CHINESE WORKS OF ART NY: +1 212 636 2180 CLOCKS KS: +44 (0)20 7389 2224 COLLECTIBLES NY: +1 212 636 2272

MINIATURES NY: +1 212 636 2250 MODERN DESIGN SK: +44 (0)20 7389 2142

TWENTIETH CENTURY DECORATIVE ART AND DESIGN NY: +1 212 636 2240

WINE NY: +1 212 636 2270 AUCTION SERVICES CHRISTIE’S AUCTION ESTIMATES Tel: +1 212 636 2615 Fax: +1 212 636 4954 Email: [email protected] CHRISTIE’S FINE ART SECURITY SERVICES UK: +44 (0)20 7622 0609 Fax: +44 (0)20 7978 2073 Email: [email protected] CORPORATE COLLECTIONS Tel: +1 212 636 2375 Fax: +1 212 636 2370 Email: [email protected] ESTATES AND APPRAISALS Tel: +1 212 636 2400 Fax: +1 212 636 2370 Email: [email protected] FINANCIAL SERVICES Tel: +1 212 636 2572 Fax: +1 212 492 5467 Email: [email protected]

OTHER SERVICES CHRISTIE’S EDUCATION New York Tel: +1 212 355 1501 Fax: +1 212 355 7370 Email: christieseducation @christies.edu London Tel: +44 (0)20 7665 4350 Fax: +44 (0)20 7665 4351 Email: [email protected] Paris Tel: +33 (0)1 42 25 10 90 Fax: +33 (0)1 42 25 10 91 Email: ChristiesEducationParis@ christies.com

CHRISTIE’S GREAT ESTATES Tel: +1 505 983 8733 Fax: +1 505 982 0348 Email: [email protected] CHRISTIE’S IMAGES Tel: +1 718 472 5030 Fax: +1 718 472 9005 Email: [email protected] HAUNCH OF VENISON Robert Fitzpatrick Tel: +1 212 636 2034 Fax: +1 212 636 4959

MUSEUM SERVICES Tel: +1 212 636 2620 Fax: +1 212 636 4931 Email: [email protected]

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS

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Absentee Bids Form The Evening Sale: Finest and Rarest Wines Featuring Domaine de la Romanée-Conti FRIDAY 21 NOVEMBER 2008 AT 6.30 PM

20 Rockefeller Plaza New York, NY 10020 CODE NAME: THANKSGIVING SALE NUMBER: 2082

(Dealers billing name and address must agree with taxexemption certificate. Invoices cannot be changed after they have been printed.) BID ONLINE FOR THIS SALE AT CHRISTIES.COM BIDDING INCREMENTS

Bidding generally opens below the low estimate and advances in increments of up to 10%, subject to the auctioneer’s discretion.Absentee bids that do not conform to the increments set below may be lowered to the next bidding interval. $50 to $1,000 $1,000 to $2,000 $2,000 to $3,000 $3,000 to $5,000 (ie: $4,200, 4,500, 4,800) $5,000 to $10,000 $10,000 to $20,000 $20,000 to $30,000 $30,000 to $50,000 (ie: $32,000, 35,000, 38,000) $50,000 to $100,000 $100,000 to $200,000 above $200,000

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Absentee bids must be received at least 24 hours before the auction. Christie’s will confirm all bids received by fax by return fax. If you have not received confirmation within one business day, please contact the Bid Department. Tel: +1 212 636 2437 Fax: +1 212 636 4938. on-line www.christies.com Absentee bids submitted on any lot in a parcel will, if unsuccessful, be placed on successive lots in the parcel until such bid is successful or the parcel has ended. Options to Buy Parcels: A parcel, as denoted in the catalogue, is a sequence of lots carrying the same estimates and consisting of the same type of wine, quantity and bottle size. In the sale, the buyer of the first lot of a parcel of wine will have, at the discretion of the auctioneer, the option to take any or all further lots in the parcel for the same hammer price. If the option is not exercised on all lots in the same parcel, the auctioneer will open bidding on the next unsold lot and offer the buyer of that lot the option to take any or all of the remaining lots in the parcel sequence. Bidding shall continue in the same manner until all lots in the parcel have been offered and declared sold or unsold by the auctioneer.

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The Le Cirque Sale Gala Dinner Reception Foie Gras Ravioli Green Cabbage Marmalade 1996 Clos St.-Denis, Louis Jadot ~~~~ Pheasant White Truffle 1993 Gaja Sori Tildin ~~~~ Selection of French Cheese Grapes & Assorted Breads 1970 La Mission Haut Brion ~~~~ Pear and Chestnut Profiteroles Hot Chocolate Sauce,White Truffle 1983 Taylor Fladgate Port

The Le Cirque Sale Gala Dinner & Auction 17 November 2008 Le Cirque, One Beacon Court, 151 East 58th Street, New York, NY 10022 Please join NYWinesChristie’s for a gala dinner at Le Cirque, to be held during the sale. Places for this dinner are extremely limited, so please reserve now.Those who wish to attend the sale without dining, please RSVP as well, using this form, but leaving out credit card details.The chef reserves the right to change the menu at left without notification. Run of show: 6.30PM Reception 7.00PM Gala Dinner Begins 7.30PM Auction Begins To make a reservation fill in the details below and return to Christie’s Wine Department by fax or mail. Reservations can only be made upon receipt of this completed form with credit card details and signature. I would like to reserve ___ place(s) at the dinner on 17 November 2008 at Le Cirque. I authorize Christie’s to charge $________ ($395.00 per person, all inclusive) to the credit card as detailed below. Type of Card American Express Visa/Mastercard Card number

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Martha Baer, Guy Bennett, G. Max Bernheimer, Lisa Cavanaugh, Elizabeth M. Chapin, Sarah Charnon, Cyanne Chutkow, Chris Coover, Deborah Coy, Suzanne E. Davis, Monica Dugot, Elizabeth Dunlap, Catherine Elkies, Dean Failey, Sheri Farber, Robert Fitzpatrick,Andrea Fiuczynski, Susan Florence, Melissa Gagen, Lee White Galvis, Virgilio Garza, Karen Gray, Benjamin Hall, Nicholas Hall, Jennifer K. Hall, Joshua Holdeman, Conor Jordan, Rahul Kadakia, Jamie Krass, Daphne Lingon, Maria C. Los, Kerry Keane, Sharon Kim, Robert Manley, Andrew Massad, Edward A. McGorry, George McNeely, Ellanor Notides,Tash Perrin,Vivian Pfeiffer, Paul Provost, Richard Rabel, Margot Rosenberg, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Caroline Sayan, Jeanne Sloane, Joseph Stasko,Will Strafford, Fern Thomas, Toby Usnik, Francis Wahlgren, Hugo Weihe, Allison Whiting, Eric Widing, Marissa Wilcox, Jody Wilkie, Katsura Yamaguchi, Joe-Hynn Yang, Ken Yeh, Jennifer Zatorski, Athena Zonars

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Tchad-Marie Anderson,Taline Aynilian, Erica Barrish, Anne-Marie Bazzani, Arda Berberian, Melissa Bernstein, Richard Boller, Alexandre Carel, Sarah Cashin, Elizabeth Clark, Elizabeth Clarke, Edward Cullen, Anna Diehl, Ingrid Dudek, Christopher Engle, Douglas Escribano, Juarez Francis, Lynn Fylak, Michael Gangloff, Megan Gleason, Keren Gottesman, Andrea Green, Melanie Halloran, Ariana Hartsock, Elizabeth Heil, Val Hoyt, Aviva Itzkowitz, Jennifer Jones, Lauren Kantor, Sumako Kawai, Ali Khan, Sarah Kirk, Lydia Fitler Kimball, Deepanjana Klein, Paula Kowalczyk, Martine Krumholz, Jonathan Laib, Brooke Lampley, Richard LaSalle, Simeon Lipman, Laurie Marshall, Masa Masuyama, Patrick McGrath, Frank Miller,Tom Orf, Simon Pass, Carolyn Pastel, Ellen Mendez-Penate, Gil Perez, Rik Pike, Jason Preston, Jennifer Preston, Carleigh Queenth, David Ramos, Robert Richards, Leslie Roskind, Milena Sales, Andrew Seltzer, Sarah Shepard, Mary Sheridan, Elizabeth Sterling, Bliss Summers, Susannah A.Wilson, Jennifer Wright, Debra Yaconetti, Keiko Yagishita

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