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Fine Wine M AY 2 9 — JU NE 6, 2 023

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Fine Wine M AY 2 9 — JU NE 6, 2 023

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SELECTION OF NAPA WINES

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Lot 150 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE LENNY KRAVITZ LIMITED EDITION 2008

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Lot 6 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2016

Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate, www.RobertParker.com is the copyrighted owner of scores and tastings referenced in this catalogue.

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Lot 416 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ANDY WARHOL TRIBUTE COLLECTION 2002

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1 CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2016 Pessac-Léognan, 1er Cru Classé u. 1.5 cm. scraped label.

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is at once profound and arresting, offering drop-dead gorgeous Morello cherries, lilacs and red rose scents with a core of Black Forest cake, warm blackcurrants and blueberry preserves plus wafts of sandalwood and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the elegantly crafted palate is completely packed with intense floral, mineral and cassis-laced flavors with a firm frame of very finely pixelated tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and achingly stunning. November 2018 Drink 2025-2070 WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

2 CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 2016 Pessac-Léognan, 1er Cru Classé u. 1.5 cm. scuffed label.

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is at once profound and arresting, offering drop-dead gorgeous Morello cherries, lilacs and red rose scents with a core of Black Forest cake, warm blackcurrants and blueberry preserves plus wafts of sandalwood and underbrush. Medium-bodied, the elegantly crafted palate is completely packed with intense floral, mineral and cassis-laced flavors with a firm frame of very finely pixelated tannins and seamless freshness, finishing very long and achingly stunning. November 2018 Drink 2025-2070 WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

3 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2009 (OWC) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé A soaring bouquet of creme de cassis, charcoal, graphite and spring flowers is followed by a super-concentrated wine with silky tannins, stunning amounts of glycerin, a voluptuous, multilayered mouthfeel and nearly 14% natural alcohol.

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040. WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

4 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2009 (OWC) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé A soaring bouquet of creme de cassis, charcoal, graphite and spring flowers is followed by a super-concentrated wine with silky tannins, stunning amounts of glycerin, a voluptuous, multilayered mouthfeel and nearly 14% natural alcohol.

Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040. WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

5 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2014 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 2 x recessed corks.

The 2014 Mouton-Rothschild was closed at first when I tasted the wine in bottle with winemaker Philippe Dhalluin. But as it transpires, this First Growth is just toying with you. Initially quite understated, it responds to aeration like a young child peeking from around a corner and then running out, waving its hands. It suddenly hits you with gorgeous black cherries, bilberry, cedar and wilted rose petal.

The palate is medium-bodied with a silky smooth entry. This is utterly seductive: a wine without a hair out of place. It is not as powerful or as complex as the 2015 Mouton-Rothschild, yet the precision and focus here is beguiling. It will require five to seven years to absorb the 100% new oak, then it will be an utterly delicious and to use a term employed at en primeur, “cerebral” First Growth that is destined to give two or three decades of pleasure.

March 2017 Drink: 2022-2060 WA 95 3 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

6 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2016 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 3 x scuffed labels.

2016 Mouton Rothschild has an opaque garnet-purple color. WOW—the nose explodes from the glass with powerful blackcurrant cordial, black raspberries, blueberry pie and melted chocolate notions, plus suggestions of aniseed, camphor, lifted kirsch and the faintest waft of a subtle floral perfume in the background. Full-bodied, concentrated, bold and totally seductive in the mouth, it has very fine-grained, silt-like tannins, while jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers, finishing in this wonderful array of mineral sparks. Magic. October 2019 Drink to 2085 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

7 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2016 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 3 x scuffed labels.

2016 Mouton Rothschild has an opaque garnet-purple color. WOW—the nose explodes from the glass with powerful blackcurrant cordial, black raspberries, blueberry pie and melted chocolate notions, plus suggestions of aniseed, camphor, lifted kirsch and the faintest waft of a subtle floral perfume in the background. Full-bodied, concentrated, bold and totally seductive in the mouth, it has very fine-grained, silt-like tannins, while jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers, finishing in this wonderful array of mineral sparks. Magic. October 2019 Drink to 2085 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

8 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2016 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 3 x scuffed labels.

2016 Mouton Rothschild has an opaque garnet-purple color. WOW—the nose explodes from the glass with powerful blackcurrant cordial, black raspberries, blueberry pie and melted chocolate notions, plus suggestions of aniseed, camphor, lifted kirsch and the faintest waft of a subtle floral perfume in the background. Full-bodied, concentrated, bold and totally seductive in the mouth, it has very fine-grained, silt-like tannins, while jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers, finishing in this wonderful array of mineral sparks. Magic. October 2019 Drink to 2085 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

9 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2016 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 3 x scuffed labels.

2016 Mouton Rothschild has an opaque garnet-purple color. WOW—the nose explodes from the glass with powerful blackcurrant cordial, black raspberries, blueberry pie and melted chocolate notions, plus suggestions of aniseed, camphor, lifted kirsch and the faintest waft of a subtle floral perfume in the background. Full-bodied, concentrated, bold and totally seductive in the mouth, it has very fine-grained, silt-like tannins, while jam-packed with tightly wound fruit layers, finishing in this wonderful array of mineral sparks. Magic. October 2019 Drink to 2085 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

10 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2016 Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x damaged label.

1 x scuffed label.

Deep garnet-purple in color, the 2016 Pontet-Canet hits the ground running with a hedonic nose of Black Forest cake, crème de cassis and blueberry pie plus suggestions of candied violets, hoisin, chocolate mint, charcuteries and forest floor with a waft of star anise. Full-bodied, rich, profoundly layered and powerfully fruited, the palate is built like a brick house, with very firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and harmonious freshness, finishing with incredible length and depth. Still incredibly primary and yet already strutting so many layers, I wouldn’t be at all surprised if this warrants the three-digit score in a few years’ time. May 2020 Drink: 2023-2060 WA 98+ 2 mags.

per lot $800 - $1,000

11 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2009 (OWC) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé Among the most powerful Lafites ever made (it came in at 13.59% alcohol), the final blend was 82.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot. The selection was incredibly severe with only 45% of the crop being utilized. A tight, but potentially gorgeous nose of graphite, black currants, licorice and camphor is followed by a full-bodied wine revealing the classic elegance, purity and delineated style of Lafite.

It is phenomenally concentrated with softer tannins than the 2005, the 2003’s voluptuous, broad, juicy personality, and low acidity. There are several vintages that I thought were a replay of their colossal 1959, most notably 1982 and 2003, but 2009 is also one to keep an eye on. It is still extremely youthful and seems slightly more backward than I would have guessed based on the barrel tastings, but it needs 10-15 years of bottle age, and should last for 50+. December 2011 Drink: 2022-2072 WA 99+ 6 bts.

per lot $7,500 - $8,500

12 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2014 (OWC) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé There are layers of blackberry and boysenberry fruit, still that hint of juniper berry, certainly a more extrovert LafiteRothschild compared to recent vintages.

The palate is medium-bodied with crisp tannin, very focused and quite linear, again with plenty of black fruit laced with cedar and tobacco. It begins to clam up towards the saline finish, suggesting that it will need several years in bottle, but I still have high expectations for this First Growth once afforded several years in bottle.

March 2017 Drink: 2024-2045 WA 95 6 bts.

per lot $5,500 - $6,500

13 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2017 (OWC) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé It opens slowly, cautiously with restrained notes of chocolate-covered cherries, mulberries, warm blackcurrants and wild blueberries, followed by emerging notions of smoked meats, fragrant earth, crushed rocks and lilacs with touches of cast-iron pan and Marmite toast. Medium-bodied, the palate is deceptively light and quite ethereal on entry, growing in the mouth to reveal elegant layers of energetic red and black fruits with tons of savory accents. Framed by exquisitely ripe, wonderfully fine-grained tannins, it has exhilarating freshness and a very long, hypnotically perfumed finish. On a final note, the alcohol here is a jaw-dropping 12.5%, which is something of a miracle considering the ripeness of the Cabernet.

A total head-turner, I cannot wait to follow the development of this wine! March 2020 Drink to 2057 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $4,500 - $5,000

14 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2016 Margaux, 1er Cru Classé 1 x scraped label.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Château Margaux (blended of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot) sashays out of the glass with glamorous red currants, candied violets, kirsch and crushed blackcurrants scents followed by notions of tilled black soil, forest floor, cast iron pan and cigar box with subtle wafts of lavender and oolong tea.

Medium-bodied, mineral laced accents hover over the palate with an ethereal sensation of weightlessness, yet it is super intense with layers of red and black flavors supported by a firm texture of silt-fine tannins, finishing wonderfully fragrant and incredibly long. November 2018 Drink to 2063 WA 99 3 bts.

per lot $2,400 - $2,600

15 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2016 Margaux, 1er Cru Classé Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Château Margaux (blended of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot) sashays out of the glass with glamorous red currants, candied violets, kirsch and crushed blackcurrants scents followed by notions of tilled black soil, forest floor, cast iron pan and cigar box with subtle wafts of lavender and oolong tea.

Medium-bodied, mineral laced accents hover over the palate with an ethereal sensation of weightlessness, yet it is super intense with layers of red and black flavors supported by a firm texture of silt-fine tannins, finishing wonderfully fragrant and incredibly long. November 2018 Drink to 2063 WA 99 3 bts.

per lot $2,400 - $2,600

16 CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2008 (OWC) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé Tasted at the château, the 2008 Montrose is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 29 September and 15 October. It has a far superior bouquet compared to the underperforming 2006 with black fruit, minerals, fern and briary. It is very composed, almost understated, yet clearly with great potential. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine line of acidity, powerful for the finish but with impressive mineralité and tension on the persistence finish. It is quite an audacious 2008 and one of the finest wines of the vintage. Tasted September 2016. Drink: 2020-2055 WA 94 JS 94 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

17 CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 2008 (OWC) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé Tasted at the château, the 2008 Montrose is a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot picked between 29 September and 15 October. It has a far superior bouquet compared to the underperforming 2006 with black fruit, minerals, fern and briary. It is very composed, almost understated, yet clearly with great potential. The palate is medium-bodied with grippy tannin, a fine line of acidity, powerful for the finish but with impressive mineralité and tension on the persistence finish. It is quite an audacious 2008 and one of the finest wines of the vintage. Tasted September 2016. Drink: 2020-2055 WA 94 JS 94 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

18 CHÂTEAU PAVIE 2016 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé u. 2 cm.

Very deep purple-black in color, it needs a little coaxing to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal a fragrant perfume of violets, chocolate-covered cherries, crushed blueberries and eucalyptus over a core of preserved plums, kirsch, black raspberries and crème de cassis plus hints of licorice and chargrilled meat. Full-bodied and built like a brick house, it has a solid foundation of firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness interknit with the black fruit preserves and minerally layers, finishing very long and very decadent.

Superb! March 2019 Drink to 2060 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

19 CHÂTEAU PAVIE 2016 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé u. 2 cm.

Very deep purple-black in color, it needs a little coaxing to begin, slowly unfurling to reveal a fragrant perfume of violets, chocolate-covered cherries, crushed blueberries and eucalyptus over a core of preserved plums, kirsch, black raspberries and crème de cassis plus hints of licorice and chargrilled meat. Full-bodied and built like a brick house, it has a solid foundation of firm, super ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness interknit with the black fruit preserves and minerally layers, finishing very long and very decadent. Superb!

March 2019 Drink to 2060 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

20 CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 2010 (OWC) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B Inky, bluish/black/purple, with notes of spring flowers, licorice, camphor, graphite, and a boatload of blueberry, black raspberry and blackberry fruit, this is a powerful, full-bodied Troplong Mondot.

All the building components of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol are judiciously and impressively integrated. It is a blend of 90% Merlot and the rest equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc made by Christine Valette and her husband Xavier Pariente with the consultancy help of Michel Rolland. I-m not sure what the heady alcohol level is in Troplong Mondot in 2010 (it certainly must be in the 15%+ range), but it is well-concealed behind the extravagant, richness, full-bodied power, and pure nobility of this majestic wine. Forget this for 5-7 years and drink it over the following three decades. February 2013 Drink: 2018-2048 WA 99 6 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

21 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE HOMMAGE À JACQUES PERRIN 2014 (OWC) Châteauneuf-du-Pape I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, fullbodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort!

October 2016 Drink to 2042 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

22 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE HOMMAGE À JACQUES PERRIN 2014 (OWC) Châteauneuf-du-Pape I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, fullbodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort!

October 2016 Drink to 2042 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

23 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2013 (OWC) Tuscany The best vintages of Solaia are 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010 and now 2013. Marchesi Antinori’s 2013 Solaia is a profound and meaningful wine that is based mostly on Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc in supporting roles. It sports a dark and thick texture with plump fruit and spice, grilled herb and black pepper. The bouquet is intense and layered with the kind of complexity that is best admired as the wine shifts and evolves in the glass. The textual impact is also impressive—you feel the inherent power and the structure, but these elements are never overdone. The best is yet to come; this Solaia is built for long cellar aging. December 2016 WA 97+ 1 6 ltr.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

24 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2013 (OWC) Tuscany The best vintages of Solaia are 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010 and now 2013. Marchesi Antinori’s 2013 Solaia is a profound and meaningful wine that is based mostly on Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc in supporting roles. It sports a dark and thick texture with plump fruit and spice, grilled herb and black pepper. The bouquet is intense and layered with the kind of complexity that is best admired as the wine shifts and evolves in the glass. The textual impact is also impressive—you feel the inherent power and the structure, but these elements are never overdone. The best is yet to come; this Solaia is built for long cellar aging. December 2016 WA 97+ 1 6 ltr.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

25 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2013 (OWC) Tuscany The best vintages of Solaia are 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010 and now 2013. Marchesi Antinori’s 2013 Solaia is a profound and meaningful wine that is based mostly on Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc in supporting roles. It sports a dark and thick texture with plump fruit and spice, grilled herb and black pepper. The bouquet is intense and layered with the kind of complexity that is best admired as the wine shifts and evolves in the glass. The textual impact is also impressive—you feel the inherent power and the structure, but these elements are never overdone. The best is yet to come; this Solaia is built for long cellar aging. December 2016 WA 97+ 1 6 ltr.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

26 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2013 (OWC) Tuscany The best vintages of Solaia are 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010 and now 2013. Marchesi Antinori’s 2013 Solaia is a profound and meaningful wine that is based mostly on Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc in supporting roles. It sports a dark and thick texture with plump fruit and spice, grilled herb and black pepper. The bouquet is intense and layered with the kind of complexity that is best admired as the wine shifts and evolves in the glass. The textual impact is also impressive—you feel the inherent power and the structure, but these elements are never overdone. The best is yet to come; this Solaia is built for long cellar aging. December 2016 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

27 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2012 (OWC) Tuscany Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants on the nose. Turns to blackberries. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish. This is all about delicacy, finesse and grace. Yet there is a solid core of ripe tannins giving it backbone and outstanding form. Just opening now. Very pretty. November 2016 jamessuckling.com JS 95 6 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

28 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2012 (OWC) Tuscany Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants on the nose. Turns to blackberries. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish. This is all about delicacy, finesse and grace. Yet there is a solid core of ripe tannins giving it backbone and outstanding form. Just opening now. Very pretty. November 2016 jamessuckling.com JS 95 6 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

29 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2012 (OWC) Tuscany Lots of lavender, minerals and black currants on the nose. Turns to blackberries. Full body, ultra-refined tannins and an exquisite finish. This is all about delicacy, finesse and grace. Yet there is a solid core of ripe tannins giving it backbone and outstanding form. Just opening now. Very pretty. November 2016 jamessuckling.com JS 95 6 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

30 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 (OWC) Tuscany This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

31 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 (OWC) Tuscany This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

32 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 (OWC) Tuscany This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

33 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 (OWC) Tuscany This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

34 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 (OWC) Tuscany This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

35 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

36 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

37 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

38 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

39 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

40 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

41 TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This Ornellaia delivers glossy shine and a polished texture that segues to important richness, concentration and textural fiber.

It wraps thickly over the palate, imparting waves of sweet dark fruit and dark spice that linger for many long minutes. This beautiful wine is hitting the market now, but collectors will want to put it straight into their cellars for safekeeping. April 2019 Drink to 2045 WA 98 6 bts.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

42 BODEGAS TORO ALBALÁ DON PX CONVENTO SELECCIÓN 1946 (OWC) Montilla-Moriles, Spain Plus sampler. The 1946 Don PX Convento Seleccion produced with Pedro Ximenez grapes dehydrated under the sun at the time of the Second World War, was only bottled in September 2011. This is an extreme wine, my first descriptor was ultra-mega-super concentrated. It is unbelievably powerful, both in the nose and the palate, full of umami, with sweet cinnamon, Christmas cake, camphor, petrol, lemongrass, Belgian chocolate and butter. Incredibly complex and rich, sweet, balanced and smooth in the palate, it is both very sweet and somehow salty, and with time it develops a black olive note. It combines the texture of the 1962 and the elegance of the 1949. It is as decadent as it gets. 825 bottles were produced. This wine will survive all of us. These wines are kept for generations and offered in very small quantities, but it’s amazing that you can still buy and drink something so old, and I’m even tempted to say that it might represent good value for what it is. A real tour de force sweet wine. Drink it if you ever have the privilege to do so from 2013-2060. August 2013. WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

43 BODEGAS TORO ALBALÁ DON PX CONVENTO SELECCIÓN 1946 (OWC) Montilla-Moriles, Spain Plus sampler. The 1946 Don PX Convento Seleccion produced with Pedro Ximenez grapes dehydrated under the sun at the time of the Second World War, was only bottled in September 2011. This is an extreme wine, my first descriptor was ultramega-super concentrated. It is unbelievably powerful, both in the nose and the palate, full of umami, with sweet cinnamon, Christmas cake, camphor, petrol, lemongrass, Belgian chocolate and butter. Incredibly complex and rich, sweet, balanced and smooth in the palate, it is both very sweet and somehow salty, and with time it develops a black olive note. It combines the texture of the 1962 and the elegance of the 1949. It is as decadent as it gets. 825 bottles were produced. This wine will survive all of us. These wines are kept for generations and offered in very small quantities, but it’s amazing that you can still buy and drink something so old, and I’m even tempted to say that it might represent good value for what it is. A real tour de force sweet wine. Drink it if you ever have the privilege to do so from 2013-2060. August 2013. WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

44 BODEGAS TORO ALBALÁ DON PX CONVENTO SELECCIÓN 1946 (OWC) Montilla-Moriles, Spain Plus sampler. The 1946 Don PX Convento Seleccion produced with Pedro Ximenez grapes dehydrated under the sun at the time of the Second World War, was only bottled in September 2011. This is an extreme wine, my first descriptor was ultramega-super concentrated. It is unbelievably powerful, both in the nose and the palate, full of umami, with sweet cinnamon, Christmas cake, camphor, petrol, lemongrass, Belgian chocolate and butter. Incredibly complex and rich, sweet, balanced and smooth in the palate, it is both very sweet and somehow salty, and with time it develops a black olive note. It combines the texture of the 1962 and the elegance of the 1949. It is as decadent as it gets. 825 bottles were produced. This wine will survive all of us. These wines are kept for generations and offered in very small quantities, but it’s amazing that you can still buy and drink something so old, and I’m even tempted to say that it might represent good value for what it is. A real tour de force sweet wine. Drink it if you ever have the privilege to do so from 2013-2060. August 2013. WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

45 OPUS ONE 2013 (OWC) Napa Valley The 2013 Opus One, a blend of 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, and the rest Petit Verdot and Malbec, is a beauty. Velvety textured, without a had edge to be found, notes of crème de cassis, blueberry, subtle wood and floral notes gently rise from the wine’s dense purple color. Beautifully full-bodied and extraordinarily elegant and pure, this is certainly one of their great achievements over the last 37 years.

The wine has an exquisite finish and can be drunk now or cellared for 25-30 years.

December 2016 Drink: 2016-2046 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $4,000 - $4,500

46 OPUS ONE 2016 (OWC) Napa Valley Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Opus One offers up bold, expressive black and blue fruits: warm black plums, black cherries, blackcurrants and wild blueberries with a beautiful undercurrent of lilacs, roses, fertile loam, underbrush and Indian spices. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is a tightly coiled spring ready to explode, with fantastic tension and wonderfully ripe, very fine-grained tannins, finishing very long with a mineral lift.

October 2019 Drink: 2021-2055 WA 98 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

47 DOMINUS ESTATE 2013 (OWC) Napa Valley The 2013 Dominus is, to my way of thinking, one of the most profound wines Christian Moueix has yet made in his rather brilliant winemaking history, both in France and in Napa Valley. This wine, with very low yields of only 3,500 cases and a final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, offers up notes of cedar wood, forest floor, loamy soil and oodles of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Very opaque purple in color, super-pure and intense, this wine has low acidity, but ripe, noticeable tannins. This is a 30- to 40-year wine and a profound effort from this famous vineyard in Yountville. Drink it over the next 40+ years. October 2015. 30th Vintage Edition.

WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $5,000 - $6,000

48 DOMINUS ESTATE 2015 (OWC) Napa Valley Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries, crushed blackberries and black currant juice with touches of wild thyme, underbrush, iron ore and aniseed with wafts of lavender and pencil lead.

Medium to full-bodied, the palate has incredible energy and vivacity, with the firm, pixelated tannins and lively backbone skillfully framing the muscular fruit, finishing with wonderful length and depth.

October 2017 Drink: 2019-2055 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

50 CHÂTEAU LE PIN 2000 Pomerol u. vts. scraped label.

This is a slight downgrade for this wine, but I suspect it will bounce back, as it clearly needs more time. It was more reserved than I thought it would be, as Le Pin tends to be one of the more extravagantly rich, flamboyant wines of Pomerol. The one time I tasted the 2000, it had a dense ruby/ purple color, aggressive new oak, loads of coconut, vanilla, and spice box, enormous concentration and thickness, but this is an estate where I thought their subsequent year, 2001, was an even better wine. This wine displays some firm tannins in the finish and should be forgotten for another 5-6 years. So much for Le Pin not aging well.

This one has at least 25 years left in it. June 2010 Drink: 2015-2040 WS 96 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $4,500 - $5,000

51 CHÂTEAU LE PIN 2000 Pomerol u. vts.

This is a slight downgrade for this wine, but I suspect it will bounce back, as it clearly needs more time. It was more reserved than I thought it would be, as Le Pin tends to be one of the more extravagantly rich, flamboyant wines of Pomerol. The one time I tasted the 2000, it had a dense ruby/ purple color, aggressive new oak, loads of coconut, vanilla, and spice box, enormous concentration and thickness, but this is an estate where I thought their subsequent year, 2001, was an even better wine. This wine displays some firm tannins in the finish and should be forgotten for another 5-6 years. So much for Le Pin not aging well.

This one has at least 25 years left in it. June 2010 Drink: 2015-2040 WS 96 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $4,500 - $5,000

52 CHÂTEAU LE PIN 2000 Pomerol u. vts.

This is a slight downgrade for this wine, but I suspect it will bounce back, as it clearly needs more time. It was more reserved than I thought it would be, as Le Pin tends to be one of the more extravagantly rich, flamboyant wines of Pomerol. The one time I tasted the 2000, it had a dense ruby/ purple color, aggressive new oak, loads of coconut, vanilla, and spice box, enormous concentration and thickness, but this is an estate where I thought their subsequent year, 2001, was an even better wine. This wine displays some firm tannins in the finish and should be forgotten for another 5-6 years. So much for Le Pin not aging well. This one has at least 25 years left in it. June 2010 Drink: 2015-2040 WS 96 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $4,500 - $5,000

53 DOMAINE LEROY RICHEBOURG 1998 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1.5 cm. scraped label.

WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $9,000 - $10,000

55 DOMAINE LEROY RICHEBOURG 1999 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru Classé u. 1 cm.

WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $11,000 - $13,000

56 DOMAINE LEROY CHAMBERTIN 1998 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 cm.

WA 94 1 bt.

per lot $9,000 - $10,000

58 DOMAINE LEROY LATRICIÈRES-CHAMBERTIN 1998 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 2 cm.

WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $4,000 - $4,500

60 DOMAINE LEROY LATRICIÈRES-CHAMBERTIN 1999 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 cm. scraped label.

WA 94 1 bt.

per lot $7,500 - $8,500

61 DOMAINE LEROY LATRICIÈRES-CHAMBERTIN 2000 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 3 cm. scraped label.

1 bt.

per lot $5,500 - $6,500

62 DOMAINE LEROY LATRICIÈRES-CHAMBERTIN 2000 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 2 cm. scraped label.

1 bt.

per lot $5,500 - $6,500

63 DOMAINE ARMAND ROUSSEAU PÈRE ET FILS CHAMBERTIN 2018 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 cm.

The 2018 Chambertin Grand Cru wafts from the glass with a complex bouquet of red berries, plums, rose petals and orange rind, framed by bass notes of rich, loamy soil and carnal nuances of smoked meats.

Full-bodied, deep and multidimensional, it’s layered and concentrated, its expansive attack segueing into a richly structured but impressively vibrant midpalate, concluding with a long, resonant finish. This is a brilliant wine that readers should plan on forgetting for at least a decade. September 2021 Drink: 20282060 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $4,000 - $4,500

64 DOMAINE ROBERT ARNOUX / ARNOUX-LACHAUX CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 2018 (1) Côte de Nuits u. 1 cm.

DOMAINE ARMAND ROUSSEAU PÉRE ET FILS CHARMES-CHAMBERTIN 2017 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru DOMAINE COMTE GEORGES DE VOGÜE MUSIGNY CUVÉE VIEILLES VIGNE 2018 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru 3 bts.

per lot $2,700 - $2,900

65 DOMAINE FOURRIER GEVREYCHAMBERTIN COMBE AUX MOINES VIEILLES VIGNE 2018 (1) Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru scraped label.

DOMAINE DUJAC GEVREYCHAMBERTIN AUX COMBOTTES 2017 (1) Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 1 cm.

2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

66 DOMAINE JEAN GRIVOT CLOS DE VOUGEOT 2016 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 x 1 cm.

2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

67 DOMAINE JEAN GRIVOT ÉCHEZEAUX 2015 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 x 1 cm.

DOMAINE JEAN GRIVOT ÉCHEZEAUX 2016 (2) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 x 1 cm.

3 bts.

per lot $1,400 - $1,600

68 DOMAINE MÉO-CAMUZET CLOS DE VOUGEOT GRAND MAUPERTUIS 2017 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 3 x 1 cm.

3 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

69 DOMAINE MÉO-CAMUZET VOSNEROMANÉE LES CHAUMES 2017 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 3 x 1 cm.

3 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

70 DOMAINE PONSOT CLOS DE LA ROCHE CUVÉE VIEILLES VIGNES 2015 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru Aromas of red berry compote, plums, blackberries, dark chocolate and peonies introduce a full-bodied, powerful wine with considerable mid-palate amplitude, structured around fine-grained tannins that are coming to the fore now that this Clos de la Roche it tightening up in bottle—though they remain largely cloaked in the wine’s lavish core of fruit. It’s an excellent wine.

October 2018 Drink to 2050 WA 96+ DOMAINE PONSOT CLOS DE LA ROCHE CUVÉE VIEILLES VIGNES 2016 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru The 2016 Clos de la Roche Grand Cru Cuvée Vieilles Vignes is superb, bursting from the glass with aromas of juicy cherries, peonies, blood orange, licorice, raw cocoa and espresso roast. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, deep and succulent, with a concentrated, layered mid-palate, satiny structuring tannins and vibrant underlying acidity, concluding with a long finish.

Harvested on October 7 at a comparatively high yield by Ponsot’s standards of 38 hectoliters per hectare, this year seems to have been perfectly adapted to Ponsot’s style. Vibrant, elegant and expressive, the 2016 is quite different from the richer, more powerful 2015, but in the fullness of time, I wouldn’t be surprised to see it surpassing its brawnier elder sibling. October 2018 Drink to 2055 WA 97 2 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

71 DOMAINE ROBERT ARNOUX / ARNOUX-LACHAUX CLOS VOUGEOT 2017 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 x cm. scraped label.

DOMAINE ROBERT ARNOUX / ARNOUX-LACHAUX ECHEZEAUX 2017 (1) Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 1 x cm. scraped label.

WA 93+ 2 bts.

per lot $2,700 - $2,900

72 DOMAINE ROBERT ARNOUX / ARNOUX-LACHAUX VOSNE-ROMANÉE LES HAUTES-MAIZIÈRES 2018 Côte de Nuits u. 2 x 2 cm.

2 bts.

per lot $2,500 - $2,700

73 JACQUES-FRÉDÉRIC MUGNIER NUITS ST. GEORGES CLOS DE LA MARÉCHALE 2016 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 3 x 1.5 cm.

3 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

74 DOMAINE MARQUIS D’ANGERVILLE VOLNAY CLOS DES DUCS 2016 (1) Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru u. 1 cm.

DOMAINE MARQUIS D’ANGERVILLE VOLNAY CLOS DES DUCS 2019 (1) Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru u. 1 cm.

2 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

75 DOMAINE LEFLAIVE CHEVALIER-MONTRACHET 2017 (1) Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru u. 1 cm. scuffed label.

The 2017 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand Cru delivers a vibrant but reserved bouquet of lemon zest, white flowers and crushed chalk that is still some distance from displaying all its breadth of expression. On the palate, the wine is fullbodied, deep and tensile, with a tight-knit core, searingly intense chalky extract and an electric sense of energy, concluding with a long finish. January 2019 WA 95 DOMAINE LEFLAIVE PULIGNYMONTRACHET 2017 (2) Côte de Beaune u. 2 x 1 cm.

3 bts.

per lot $2,200 - $2,400

76 THIERRY ALLEMAND CORNAS CHAILLOT 2018 Rhône u. 2 cm. marked label.

1 mag.

per lot $500 - $700

77 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2018 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé 2 x marked labels.

2018 Léoville Poyferré comes bounding out of the glass with exuberant scents of Morello cherries, plum preserves and blackberry pie, giving way to nuances of cedar chest, unsmoked cigars, vanilla pod and sassafras, plus a waft of crushed rocks. The palate is full-bodied, rich and decadent, delivering hedonic black fruits and lots of spicy accents with a velvety texture and seamless freshness, finishing long and satisfyingly savory. This is a very impressive showing that is delicious out of the gate but has the backbone to give a good 30 years or more of pleasure.

March 2021 Drink to 2054 WA 97 2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

78 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2015 Tuscany u. 2 x bn.

With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don’t get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be.

It will be released about a week after this review is published. Some 80,000 bottles were produced. September 2018. Drink: 2020-2050 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

79 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2015 Tuscany u. 3 x bn.

With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact.

The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco.

The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don’t get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidityprone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be. It will be released about a week after this review is published. Some 80,000 bottles were produced. September 2018. Drink: 2020-2050 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

80 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a wine of extreme complexity and precision.

It offers monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice and baking chocolate. I tasted this 2016 vintage beside the less-impactful 2015 vintage (which was reviewed last year). These two editions are very different when compared side to side, and this 2016 release is clearly superior in terms of the quality, clarity and intensity of its offerings. This Ornellaia delivers glossy shine and a polished texture that segues to important richness, concentration and textural fiber. It wraps thickly over the palate, imparting waves of sweet dark fruit and dark spice that linger for many long minutes. This beautiful wine is hitting the market now, but collectors will want to put it straight into their cellars for safekeeping. April 2019 Drink to 2045 WA 98 1 mag.

per lot $500 - $700

81 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2016 Tuscany u. 4 x bn.

The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a wine of extreme complexity and precision.

It offers monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice and baking chocolate. I tasted this 2016 vintage beside the less-impactful 2015 vintage (which was reviewed last year).

These two editions are very different when compared side to side, and this 2016 release is clearly superior in terms of the quality, clarity and intensity of its offerings.

This Ornellaia delivers glossy shine and a polished texture that segues to important richness, concentration and textural fiber.

It wraps thickly over the palate, imparting waves of sweet dark fruit and dark spice that linger for many long minutes. This beautiful wine is hitting the market now, but collectors will want to put it straight into their cellars for safekeeping. April 2019 Drink to 2045 WA 98 4 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

82 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $800 - $1,000

83 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

84 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

85 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

86 FONTODI FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2015 Tuscany u. 3 x bn. 1 x marked label 2015 vintage presented vintners with near-perfect growing conditions in which one textbook part of the vegetative cycle transitioned directly to the next. The wine is dark, exuberant and profound, and the quality of the tannins is superb, fine and firm. July 2019. Drink to 2050 WA 98 3 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

87 FONTODI FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2016 Tuscany 1 x marked label.

WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

88 FONTODI FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2018 Tuscany This is a phenomenal and proudly confident vintage of the estate’s top Sangiovese, which represents a blend of organic fruit from the best parcels.

The wine’s personality reveals brooding darkness and austerity, and these impressions are reinforced by savory tones of cigar smoke and earthy leather.

The core of the wine is tight and richly concentrated with generous blackberry and plum. The velvety tannins are integrated but still youthful and grippy.

You’ll definitely need to give this elegant wine more time in the bottle. Production is an ample 60,000 bottles. October 2021 Drink to 2050 WA 98 3 mags.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

89 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 1997 Tuscany u. 1 x vts. 2 x ts. 1 x stained label. 3 x scraped & marked labels. 1 x scraped capsule. 3 x recessed corks.

The unfiltered 1997 Solaia (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese, and 5% Cabernet Franc, from a single 25-acre vineyard) is aged in 100% new French oak.

There are 8,000 cases of the 1997. The sensational, opaque blue/purple-colored 1997 exhibits a complex nose of cedar, spice box, cassis, and subtle oak. With yields of only 30 hectoliters per hectare, and malolactic fermentation in barrel (a la Tignanello), this wine reveals extraordinary concentration, a thick, viscous texture, yet no sense of heaviness or ponderousness.

It is a thrilling Solaia to consume over the next two decades. If a first-growth Pauillac were made in Tuscany, this would be it!

February 2000 WA 96 3 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

90 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2000 Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 1 x ts. 1 x hs. 4 x scraped & marked labels. 3 x scraped capsules.

4 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

91 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2001 Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 2 x vts. 2 x stained labels.

3 x scraped labels.

A classic example of central Tuscan Cabernet at its best, ruby-purple in color, warm and explosive in its expression of black currant fruit, tobacco, tar, and graphite, superbly concentrated and dense on the palate but balanced and shapely at the same time and with a noble austerity and grip on the finish which resembles the best of Bordeaux. April 2006 WA 96 3 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

92 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2002 (1) Tuscany u. bn. soiled & scraped label.

ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2003 (1) Tuscany u. bn. stained, marked & scraped label.

The 2003 Solaia (75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc) reveals the essence of blackberry jam, licorice, cassis, tar and minerals in a super-ripe, heady expression of the vintage. Richly sumptuous on the palate, this beautiful, expansive Solaia offers terrific length as well as stunning balance with plenty of style. It is sure to deliver much gratification over the next decade or so. WS 95 WA 93 2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

93 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 1997 (1) Tuscany u. bn. peeling, stained & marked label. scraped capsule. recessed cork.

ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 1998 (3) Tuscany u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts. 3 x peeling & marked labels. 1 x stained label. 1 x scraped capsule.

4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

94 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 1999 Tuscany u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts. 3 x stained labels.

1 x scraped label. 1 x scraped capsule.

3 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

95 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2000 (1) Tuscany u. ts. stained & marked label. scraped capsule.

ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2001 (1) Tuscany u. vts. scraped, stained & marked label.

ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2007 (1) Tuscany u. bn. wrinkled, scraped & stained label. scraped capsule.

WA 95 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2002 (1) Tuscany u. vts. marked & scraped label. scraped capsule.

4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

96 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 1988 (1) Tuscany u. vts. soiled & marked label. scraped capsule.

TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 1996 (1) Tuscany u. bn. soiled label. scraped capsule. recessed cork.

2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

97 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 1998 (1) Tuscany u. bn. scraped, marked & wrinkled label. scraped capsule.

TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2000 (1) Tuscany u. bn. peeling & wrinkled label. scraped capsule.

2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

98 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 1999 Tuscany u. 1 x vts. 1 x ts. 2 x soiled, scraped & wrinkled labels. 2 x scraped capsules.

2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

99 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2001 Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x scraped & marked labels. 2 x scraped capsules.

The 2001 Ornellaia is easily the finest in the history of the estate, warm and spicy on the nose with superbly focused plum and black currant fruit, much complexity and elegance in its concentrated and supple body, and a velvety, enveloping close. It will easily drink well for another two decades. Drink: 2006-2026 April 2006 WA 96 2 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

100 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA MASSETO 2000 (1) Tuscany u. bn. marked label.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1988 (1) Tuscany u. bn. damaged, peeling, stained & wrinkled label.

2 bts.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

101 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1985 Tuscany u. 1 x ts, 1 x hs. 1 x damaged label.

2 x soiled labels. 1 x wrinkled label.

1 x scraped capsule.

The soaring beauty of this landmark Sassicaia literally transcends the rather mundane realm of wine critique with its string of adjectives and wearisome descriptors. It hardly deserves to be treated like any of the other gorgeous wines we tasted on this glorious day. In truth, the 1985 Sassicaia does reveal a new perspective onto its perfection each time you have the fortune to taste it. April 2017 Drink to 2035 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $6,000 - $7,000

102 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1989 (1) Tuscany u. ts. stained, soiled & peeling label.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1990 (1) Tuscany u. vts. soiled & peeling label. scraped capsule.

WA 93 2 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

103 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1991 (2) Tuscany u. 2 x vts. 1 x damaged label. 2 x soiled & wrinkled labels. 1 x scraped label.

1 x scraped capsule.

TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1995 (1) Tuscany u. bn. stained label.

3 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

104 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 1999 Tuscany u. 3 x vts. 3 x soiled labels.

1 x scraped label. 1 x scraped capsule.

2 x wrinkled capsules.

3 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

105 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2000 (1) Tuscany u. vts. marked label.

I am happy to see this holding on so well after not tasting it for years. It was always a richer and softer Sassicaia due to the hot growing season. I drank this in Cannes, France, yesterday with some friends and it now shows a soft and delicious character with dried fruits, spice and mushroom and hints of herbs. Full-bodied, silky and velvety. Round and clean. Drink or hold.

But wonderful and sassy now. June 2016 jamessuckling.com WA 93 JS 93 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2001 (1) Tuscany u. vts. stained label.

2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

106 TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO (ANTINORI) BOLGHERI SUPERIORE 1997 Tuscany u. 2 x bn. 1 x scraped label.

2 bts.

per lot $1,700 - $1,900

107 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA LE SERRE NUOVE 2001 (2) Tuscany u. 2 x bn. 1 x stained & scraped label. 2 x scraped capsules.

ANTINORI CHIANTI CLASSICO MARCHESE ANTINORI RISERVA 2000 (1) Tuscany u. vts. stained, peeling & scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

108 OPUS ONE 1996 (1) Napa Valley u. vts. stained & marked label.

This is one of the finest Opus Ones to date, offering a dark ruby/purple color, as well as a striking, intense bouquet of sweet licorice intermixed with blackberries, cassis, plums, and saddle leather. This seamless, full-bodied wine is more velvety-textured, opulent, and succulent than past vintages. The mid-palate is expansive and chewy. The long finish is filled with glycerin, ripe fruit, and sweet tannin. WA 94 OPUS ONE 1998 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. peeling, soiled, stained, damaged, scraped & marked label.

OPUS ONE 1999 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. wrinkled label. scraped capsule.

3 bts.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

109 OPUS ONE 1997 Napa Valley u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 1 x soiled & stained label.

2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

110 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1986 (1) Margaux, 1er Cru Classé u. vts. soiled, scraped & marked label. scraped capsule.

The 1986 Chateau Margaux is one of the dark horses of the vintage. It has an exquisite bouquet that is now fully mature, with a mixture of red and black fruit, violets, pastilles and hints of cold stone. It blossoms in the glass, gaining intensity all the time. The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, a more robust Margaux as you would expect given the vintage, clearly with firm backbone, more straight-laced than the 1985 or 1989. Yet there is wonderful delineation and focus here. If you seek strictness and classicism in a wine, then this is the place to come, plus there is superb mineralité and tension on the ferrous finish.

Perhaps a little overlooked in recent years, the 1986 Margaux comes highly recommended for those who love the property. This is a wine finally coming of age.

Tasted July 2016. WA 97 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1999 (3) Margaux, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 3 x stained & marked labels.

3 x scraped capsules.

The 1999 Chateau Margaux has been the standout First Growth since I first tasted the wine from barrel. Now reaching its plateau of maturity, it has an understated nose at first, armed with impressive mineralité with a gorgeous graphite seam. The definition and precision here is top class. The palate is medium-bodied and smooth in texture, very harmonious and assured, surprisingly with some new oak still to be fully assimilated into the wine. The signature Margaux traits of crushed black cherries and violets comes through towards the finish, suggestions of raspberry reserve and desiccated orange peel enhancing the long finish. Perhaps I might temper my initial enthusiasm for the 1999 Château Margaux...but only slightly. It comes highly recommended. Tasted May 2016. WS 93 WA 95 4 bts.

per lot $2,400 - $2,600

111 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1997 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. bn. stained label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1995 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. bn. peeling, marked, scraped & wrinkled label.

Bottled in June 1997, this profound Mouton is more accessible than the more muscular 1996. A blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, and 19% Merlot, it reveals an opaque purple color, and reluctant aromas of cassis, truffles, coffee, licorice, and spice. In the mouth, the wine is “great stuff,” with superb density, a full-bodied personality, rich midpalate, and a layered, profound finish that lasts for 40+ seconds. There is outstanding purity and high tannin, but my instincts suggest this wine is lower in acidity and slightly fleshier than the brawnier, bigger 1996. Both are great efforts from Mouton-Rothschild. Anticipated maturity: 2004-2030. February 1998 WS 96 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

112 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2016 Margaux, 1er Cru Classé marked label.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 Château Margaux (blended of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot) sashays out of the glass with glamorous red currants, candied violets, kirsch and crushed blackcurrants scents followed by notions of tilled black soil, forest floor, cast iron pan and cigar box with subtle wafts of lavender and oolong tea. Medium-bodied, mineral laced accents hover over the palate with an ethereal sensation of weightlessness, yet it is super intense with layers of red and black flavors supported by a firm texture of silt-fine tannins, finishing wonderfully fragrant and incredibly long. November 2018 Drink to 2063 WA 99 1 bt.

per lot $700 - $900

113 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2016 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé Deep purple-black in color, it slowly reveals the most gorgeous perfume of kirsch, lilacs, black raspberries and warm blackcurrants with underlying nuances of cigar box, rose hip tea, cloves, licorice and pencil lead plus a waft of garrigue. Medium-bodied and built like a brick house with a firm yet beautifully ripe, finely pixelated tannic backbone and seamless freshness supporting the amazing intensity of black fruits and floral layers, it finishes very long and provocatively perfumed. November 2018 Drink to 2066 WA 99 1 bt.

per lot $800 - $1,000

114 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1990 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. vts. wrinkled label. scuffed capsule.

This is one of the more perplexing Latours to evaluate. It has plenty of sweetness as well as a gorgeous, rich fruitiness, but it lacks the firmness one finds in more recent great vintages such as 1996, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2008. There is plenty of sweet, ripe currant fruitiness, abundant glycerin, and full body, but I’m still waiting for that extra nuance of complexity to emerge. It’s all there, but the wine still seems to be more monolithic than one would expect in a wine approaching 19 years of age. It is not the sure-fire winner I thought it was in its youth, but then again, I don’t have any reason to doubt that more complexity will emerge. Anticipated maturity: 2016-2035.

Tasted: June 2009 WS 100 WA 95+ 1 bt.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

115 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2008 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. vts. marked & scraped label.

An extraordinary wine, the classic 2008 Latour (13.5% natural alcohol) is composed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc (40% of the production made it into the grand vin). Its dense purple color is followed by hints of espresso roast, cassis, burning embers, truffles and graphite. Rich with full-bodied power, beautiful purity and graciousness allied to a voluminous, savory, broad mouthfeel, this beauty will be drinkable in 4-5 years and will keep for three decades.

May 2011 WS 94 WA 95+ 1 bt.

per lot $700 - $900

116 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2011 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. bn.

A blend of 84.5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 0.5% Petit Verdot, the 2011 Latour represents only 34% of the crop. It hit 13.1% natural alcohol. One of the vintage’s most compelling wines, it possesses a dense ruby/purple color as well as a sweet, open-knit personality with ripe tannin, superb intensity, good purity and harmony, a medium to fullbodied mouthfeel, and lots of crushed rock, floral and black as well as blue fruit notes in addition to hints of ink and forest floor. This beautifully rich, savory Latour will be surprisingly drinkable in 4-5 years, and should age easily for two decades or more. April 2012 Drink 2016-2036 WA 93-95 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

117 CHÂTEAU AUSONE 2016 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé u. bn.

Deep garnet-purple colored, it’s quite closed at first glance, slowly unfurling to reveal the most incredible perfume of violets, chocolatecovered cherries, warm black plums, Black Forest cake and roasted nuts with suggestions of charcuterie, wood smoke and cedar chest.

The medium to full-bodied palate offers a quiet intensity of flavors that grow in the mouth to unveil layer after layer of black and red berries intertwined with beautiful savory notions framed by firm yet velvety tannins, finishing with epic length and amazing energy.

It practically tingles on the palate! November 2018 Drink to 2066 WA 99 1 bt.

per lot $800 - $1,000

118 TAYLOR (FLADGATE) VERY OLD TAWNY PORT KINGSMAN EDITION NV (OWC) Douro, Portugal The NV Very Old Tawny Port Kingsman Edition is a field blend bottled in 2020 with an average time in barrel of 90 years. As always, old Tawnies are simply a joy to just smell, but that’s nowhere near the best part here.

Unctuous in texture and very concentrated, this still manages to be rather elegant, with some brightness and lift to the fruit to go with the power on the finish. It does show its age a bit on opening, but it held perfectly for the relatively short time I had with it. The finish is more dark molasses than caramel, as befits a very old and aging Tawny. The key here, though, is the combination of brightness with the unctuous and almost creamy texture. The two make an enchanting combination that leads to a long, lively and tasty finish. This is pretty fine, and you would expect nothing less from a special presentation by Taylor’s.

The winery’s website mentions a touch of British humor regarding this bottling (and its connection to the Kingsman film series), but there’s nothing funny about this. It’s pretty serious stuff. May 2021. Drink to 2050 WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

119 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA MASSETO 2016 Tuscany u. bn.

There is no overstating the sheer power and richness of this iconic vintage of Italy’s groundbreaking Merlot. Despite that considerable mass, this Masseto remains delicate and graceful. You gain better perspective as the wine opens in the glass and reveals deeper layers that were not immediately apparent on first nose: dark fruit, spice, sweet tobacco and black cherry. There is great tightness and laser focus to the fruit.

I tasted the 2016 and 2015 vintages together for comparison when I scored this wine, and then I tasted this 2016 edition alone about a month later to confirm my impressions. These vintages are identical twins, two perfect wines.

April 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

120 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2008 (OWC) Tuscany u. bn.

The 2008 Solaia is richer and darker than the Tignanello, but it isn’t an appreciably more complex or complete wine. It shows gorgeous depth and textural richness to match an expressive core of blackberry jam, smoke, scorched earth, crushed rocks and cassis.

This is a beautiful wine, but not as great as I had hoped. The 2008 Solaia is 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Sangiovese and 5% Cabernet Franc, aged in 100% new oak. Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. WS 92 WA 93 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

121 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2012 (OWC) Tuscany scuffed label.

The 2012 Solaia is the ultimate comfort wine: It serves as a beautiful monument to the potential of Italian wine. The nose is redolent of dark berry, crushed mineral, plum, spice and touch of white pepper.

The wine is integrated and seamless, but it speaks with a strong and articulate voice.

October 2015 WA 95 1 6 ltr.

per lot $2,500 - $2,700

122 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2013 (OWC) Tuscany The best vintages of Solaia are 1990, 1994, 1997, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2007, 2010 and now 2013. Marchesi Antinori’s 2013 Solaia is a profound and meaningful wine that is based mostly on Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and Cabernet Franc in supporting roles. It sports a dark and thick texture with plump fruit and spice, grilled herb and black pepper. The bouquet is intense and layered with the kind of complexity that is best admired as the wine shifts and evolves in the glass. The textual impact is also impressive—you feel the inherent power and the structure, but these elements are never overdone. The best is yet to come; this Solaia is built for long cellar aging. December 2016 WA 97+ 1 6 ltr.

per lot $2,900 - $3,100

123 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2008 (OWC) Tuscany wrinkled & marked label.

The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn’t a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision. Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be found. Black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice are some of the notes that come through on the finish. The flavor profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine’s structure is medium in body and intensity. In 2008 the Tignanello has more energy, focus and length than the Solaia. It is a fabulous achievement! The 2008 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak barrels (1/3rd new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques.

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024. WS 92 WA 94 1 mag.

per lot $500 - $700

124 TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2003 Tuscany u. vts. stained label.

1 mag.

per lot $400 - $600

125 TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2004 (OWC) Tuscany This strong series of 2004s continues with the gorgeous 2004 Ornellaia. A lively dark ruby, it is a vibrant effort bursting with expressive aromatics and layered, well-delineated fruit, showing much purity on the palate and closing with a long, finessed finish. Readers hoping to catch this wine’s full array of nuances will have to wait at least another few years as the wine remains quite primary today.

February 2007 WA 95 1 mag.

per lot $700 - $900

126 TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2010 (OWC) Tuscany 25th Anniversary Bottling 6 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

127 TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO (ANTINORI) BOLGHERI SUPERIORE 2014 (OWC) Tuscany 1 6 ltr.

per lot $800 - $1,000

128 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2014 (OWC) Tuscany 1 3 ltr.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

129 CASTELLO BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA POGGIO ALL’ORO 2010 (1) Tuscany u. bn. scraped label.

CASTELLO BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO POGGIO ALLE MURA 2010 (1) Tuscany u. bn. scraped label.

CASTELLO BANFI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA POGGIO ALLE MURA 2010 (1) Tuscany u. bn. scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

130 IL POGGIONE (PROPRIETÁ FRANCESCHI) RISERVA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2012 (OWC) Tuscany u. vts.

1 mag.

per lot $300 - $500

131 MARCHESI MAZZEI CASTELLO DI FONTERUTOLI SIEPI TOSCANA IGT 2010 Tuscany u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped labels.

1 x raised cork.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

132 GAJA BAROLO CONTEISA 2006 (1) Piedmont u. bn.

GAJA BARBARESCO COSTA RUSSI 2007 (1) Piedmont u. 1 cm. scuffed label.

The 2007 Langhe Costa Russi combines richness and focus to a degree that has seldom been seen here. This insanely beautiful wine boasts a breathtaking bouquet, explosive, generous fruit and an absolutely eternal finish.

Layers of dark red fruit, minerals, flowers and spices saturate every corner of the palate as this mind-blowing Costa Russi struts its stuff.

This is a towering effort from Angelo Gaja. The wine should be accessible fairly early and age for decades. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2037.

February 2010 WA 98 ANGELO GAJA SPERSS 2006 (1) Piedmont u. bn. marked label.

The first thing I noticed about the 2006 Langhe Sperss is the finish, which literally lasts an eternity. It, too, is more overtly structured, powerful and less fruit-forward than the 2007, but its focus and drive are commendable.

The wine seems to hover on the palate with an ethereal expression of dark fruit, smoke, licorice, tar and menthol, all of which are backed up with substantial heft and sheer muscle. This is a marvelous effort from Gaja and will appeal most to readers with a preference for sturdy, age-worthy wines. Anticipated maturity: 2021-2041. February 2010 WA 97 3 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

133 DAL FORNO ROMANO AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA 2010 (OWC) Veneto 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

134 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE HOMMAGE À JACQUES PERRIN 2014 (OWC) Châteauneuf-du-Pape I can’t think of another wine that comes close to this level of depth, concentration and richness in the vintage. Its inky color is followed by sensational notes of roasted herbs, licorice, caramelized meats and layers of black and blue fruits. Rich, fullbodied, thick and unctuous, hats off to the Perrin family for this incredible effort!

October 2016 Drink to 2042 WA 97+ 3 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

135 CHÂTEAU PALMER 1997 Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. 4 x vts. 2 x scraped label & capsule.

4 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

136 CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 2000 Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 2 x marked lables.

After ten years in bottle, it still reveals a dense opaque purple color along with a potentially sensational bouquet of blueberries, black currants, graphite, asphalt and background oak. Extremely powerful, full-bodied and superbly concentrated with good acidity and high but round tannins, this massive La Mission-Haut-Brion should take its place among this estate’s most hallowed vintages when it hits full maturity in another one to two decades. Drink: 2020-2050 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

137 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2000 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts.

Wonderfully sweet cedar and fruitcake notes are intermixed with hints of creme de cassis, licorice, and earthy forest floor.

It is full-bodied and tannic, with everything in place, but like so many wines that come from Leoville Barton, it makes a mockery of many modern-day consumers wanting a wine for immediate gratification.

Those who bought it should continue to exercise patience and be proud to own a wonderful classic with five decades of longevity ahead of it. June 2010 Drink: 2018-2050 WA 95+ 2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

138 DOMINUS ESTATE 2009 (OWC) Napa Valley The 2009 Dominus saw about 40% new oak compared to the 20% for Napanook.

A seamless classic, it offers a symphony of red and black currants, Asian plum sauce, lavender, and underbrush. Sweet Christmas fruitcake characteristics emerge from this magnificent Dominus that finished at 14.5% natural alcohol (slightly higher than usual). The seamless integration of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol, the brilliant length and overall compelling complexity and richness make it one of the great classics from this historic estate. It should drink well for 20-25 years. WS 93 WA 97 1 3 ltr.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

139 DOMINUS ESTATE 2009 (OWC) Napa Valley The 2009 Dominus saw about 40% new oak compared to the 20% for Napanook.

A seamless classic, it offers a symphony of red and black currants, Asian plum sauce, lavender, and underbrush. Sweet Christmas fruitcake characteristics emerge from this magnificent Dominus that finished at 14.5% natural alcohol (slightly higher than usual). The seamless integration of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol, the brilliant length and overall compelling complexity and richness make it one of the great classics from this historic estate. It should drink well for 20-25 years. WS 93 WA 97 1 6 ltr.

per lot $2,500 - $2,700

140 HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON MARTHA’S VINEYARD 2015 (OWC) Napa Valley 6 bts.

per lot $1,400 - $1,600

141 HUNDRED ACRE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON KAYLI MORGAN 2002 (OWC) Napa Valley The 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard is medium to deep garnet colored with Black Forest cake, plums preserves and crème de cassis bursting forth from the glass with hints of blueberry compote, hoisin, espresso and star anise with wafts of potpourri and oolong tea. The palate is full-bodied, rich and beautifully plush, with tons of spicy fireworks lifting the sexy black fruit, finishing with amazing length and depth.

December 2018 Drink to 2043 WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

142 HUNDRED ACRE VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON KAYLI MORGAN 2006 (OWC) Napa Valley Deep garnet in color, the 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan Vineyard jumps out of the glass with red and black cherry preserves, warm cassis and blackberry tart with hints of lilacs, rose hip tea and lamb dripping with rosemary and baking spices. Full-bodied, concentrated and wonderfully layered, it has a rocksolid frame of grainy tannins and great freshness, finishing long and mineral laced.

December 2018 Drink to 2047 WA 99 1 mag.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

143 VÉRITÉ LA JOIE 2014 (OWC) Sonoma County The 2014 La Joie has a spicy black purple color and a big, sweet kiss of camphor, black truffle, pen ink, blackcurrants and unsmoked cigar tobacco, followed by layers of fruit and glycerin in an opulent, beautifully savory, pure and multidimensional wine. October 2016 Drink to 2048 WA 97+ 1 mag.

per lot $500 - $700

144 VÉRITÉ LA MUSE 2014 (OWC) Sonoma County The 2014 La Muse (2,800 cases ) is a legendary effort. The wine offers an opaque purple color and a gorgeous nose of lead pencil shavings, blackberry, incense, Asian spice, cocoa, plum, and a touch of Drichocolate and barrique. On the palate, more cassis and blackberry come to the forefront. The wine is unctuous, with adequate acidity and a stunning energy underneath the massive fruit and body. This is a spectacularly fragrant and, at the same time, dense wine, with enough structure (somewhat surprising in this vintage) to last 35-45+ years. October 2016 Drink to 2061 WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

145 VÉRITÉ LE DÉSIR 2014 (OWC) Sonoma County The 2014 Le Désir (53% Cabernet Franc, 21% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Malbec) has an inky purple color and a sweet kiss of chocolate, black truffle, forest floor, black raspberry and black currants. Opulent, but again structured and super-dense and pure, this is another massively concentrated wine meant for the long haul (and for our grandchildren). Give it 4-6 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 3540 years. Remarkably, Pierre Seillan told me that 2014, while a drought year, was not actually that hot in the micro-terroirs he was working, but in terms of quality, it turned out to be the most surprisingly positive vintage he’s ever witnessed.

October 2016 Drink to 2060 WA 98 1 mag.

per lot $500 - $700

146 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

ORIN SWIFT PALERMO CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 (1) Napa Valley u. bn.

FARELLA VINEYARD ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2018 (1) Napa Valley u. ts.

BETZ FAMILY WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON PÈRE DE FAMILLE 2014 (1) Columbia Valley, Washington u. bn. marked label.

4 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

147 BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE LA GRANDE ANNÉE 2012 (OWC) Champagne Disgorged in July 2019, Bollinger’s 2012 Brut La Grande Année is showing well, offering up an incipiently complex bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh peach, orange oil, toasted walnuts and dried apricot that’s still quite reserved with less than a year on cork. Full-bodied, deep and muscular, the 2012 is blockier and broader-shouldered than its 2008 predecessor, with a weightier and even more concentrated palate built around a bright spine of acidity, concluding with a chalky finish that carries appreciably dry extract. May 2020 Drink to 2050 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

148 BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE LA GRANDE ANNÉE 2012 (OWC) Champagne Disgorged in July 2019, Bollinger’s 2012 Brut La Grande Année is showing well, offering up an incipiently complex bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh peach, orange oil, toasted walnuts and dried apricot that’s still quite reserved with less than a year on cork. Full-bodied, deep and muscular, the 2012 is blockier and broader-shouldered than its 2008 predecessor, with a weightier and even more concentrated palate built around a bright spine of acidity, concluding with a chalky finish that carries appreciably dry extract. May 2020 Drink to 2050 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

149 BOLLINGER CHAMPAGNE LA GRANDE ANNÉE 2012 (OWC) Champagne Disgorged in July 2019, Bollinger’s 2012 Brut La Grande Année is showing well, offering up an incipiently complex bouquet of crisp yellow orchard fruit, fresh peach, orange oil, toasted walnuts and dried apricot that’s still quite reserved with less than a year on cork. Full-bodied, deep and muscular, the 2012 is blockier and broader-shouldered than its 2008 predecessor, with a weightier and even more concentrated palate built around a bright spine of acidity, concluding with a chalky finish that carries appreciably dry extract. May 2020 Drink to 2050 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

150 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE LENNY KRAVITZ LIMITED EDITION 2008 (OC) Champagne Unquestionably the finest Dom Pérignon of the decade, the 2008 Dom Pérignon is drinking brilliantly today, wafting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, ripe orchard fruit, peach, buttered toast, pastry cream, iodine and smoky reduction. Full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it’s vinous and layered, with a deep core of sweet fruit, racy acids and a long, saline finish. The 2008 is aging very gracefully. August 2022 Drink to 2040 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

151 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE LENNY KRAVITZ LIMITED EDITION 2008 (OC) Champagne Unquestionably the finest Dom Pérignon of the decade, the 2008 Dom Pérignon is drinking brilliantly today, wafting from the glass with notes of citrus oil, ripe orchard fruit, peach, buttered toast, pastry cream, iodine and smoky reduction. Full-bodied, rich and fleshy, it’s vinous and layered, with a deep core of sweet fruit, racy acids and a long, saline finish. The 2008 is aging very gracefully. August 2022 Drink to 2040 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

152 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ 2002 (OC) Champagne The 2002 Brut Rose explodes from the glass with endless layers of huge, voluptuous fruit, A big, full-bodied wine, the 2002 is probably the most overly vinous, intense Rose ever made by longtime Chef de Caves Richard Geoffroy.

Layers of cool, insistent minerality balance the fruit beautifully on the crystalline, vivid finish. The 2002 will be nearly impossible to resist young, but take my word for it; the wine is extremely closed right now.

Anticipated maturity: 2015-2032. October 2012 WA 98 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

153 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ 2006 (OC) Champagne The 2006 Dom Pérignon Rosé continues to show very well, unfurling in the glass with aromas of bitter orange, dried white flowers, red berries, toast and woodsmoke. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, broad and muscular, with all the phenolic structure and depth that one would expect from a rosé that contains more than 20% still red wine, concluding with a sapid and chalky finish. As I wrote earlier this year, this is a vinous, gastronomic rosé that numbers among the decided successes of the 2006 vintage. April 2020 Drink to 2040 WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

154 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ 2006 (OC) Champagne The 2006 Dom Pérignon Rosé continues to show very well, unfurling in the glass with aromas of bitter orange, dried white flowers, red berries, toast and woodsmoke. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, broad and muscular, with all the phenolic structure and depth that one would expect from a rosé that contains more than 20% still red wine, concluding with a sapid and chalky finish. As I wrote earlier this year, this is a vinous, gastronomic rosé that numbers among the decided successes of the 2006 vintage. April 2020 Drink to 2040 WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

155 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ 2006 (OC) Champagne The 2006 Dom Pérignon Rosé continues to show very well, unfurling in the glass with aromas of bitter orange, dried white flowers, red berries, toast and woodsmoke. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, broad and muscular, with all the phenolic structure and depth that one would expect from a rosé that contains more than 20% still red wine, concluding with a sapid and chalky finish. As I wrote earlier this year, this is a vinous, gastronomic rosé that numbers among the decided successes of the 2006 vintage. April 2020 Drink to 2040 WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

156 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ 2006 (OC) Champagne The 2006 Dom Pérignon Rosé continues to show very well, unfurling in the glass with aromas of bitter orange, dried white flowers, red berries, toast and woodsmoke. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, broad and muscular, with all the phenolic structure and depth that one would expect from a rosé that contains more than 20% still red wine, concluding with a sapid and chalky finish. As I wrote earlier this year, this is a vinous, gastronomic rosé that numbers among the decided successes of the 2006 vintage. April 2020 Drink to 2040 WA 95 6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

157 CHÂTEAU-GRILLET 2015 (4) Rhône 4 x 1 cm.

The 2015 Chateau Grillet is a rich, intense, full-bodied wine of uncommon grace and elegance. It delivers some of Viognier’s hallmark floral-spicy-apricot notes but is actually more about textural richness and silk, balanced by hints of citrus zest and a briny character that lingers effortlessly on the finish. December 2017 WA 97 PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ HERMITAGE BLANC CHEVALIER DE STERIMBERG 2017 (1) Rhône u. 1 cm. scraped label.

5 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

158 CHÂTEAU-GRILLET 2016 (4) Rhône 4 x 1 cm.

PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ HERMITAGE BLANC CHEVALIER DE STERIMBERG 2017 (1) Rhône u. 1 cm. scraped label.

5 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

159 FAIVELEY CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE 2018 Côte de Beaune u. 6 x 1 cm.

Bursting from the glass with aromas of citrus oil, fresh pear, dried flowers, toasted nuts and fresh pastry, Faiveley’s 2018 Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru is medium to full-bodied, lively and incisive, with good concentration and chalky structuring extract, concluding with a long, precise and mineral finish. January 2020 WA (93-95) 6 bts.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

160 JEAN-CLAUDE RAMONET CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET 2018 (3) Côte de Beaune u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x marked labels.

DOMAINE BACHELET-RAMONET CHASSAGNE-MONTRACHET CLOS DE LA BOUDRIOTTE ROUGE 2018 (3) Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru 6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

161 OLIVIER LEFLAIVE SAINT-AUBIN LES CHAMPLOTS 2019 Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru u. 12 x 1 cm.

12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

162 DOMAINE ARLAUD MOREY ST. DENIS AUX CHÉSEAUX 2018 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 6 x 1 cm.

6 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

163 DOMAINE DE BELLENE NUITS ST. GEORGES AUX CHAIGNOTS 2019 Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 4 x 2 cm. 1 x marked label.

4 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

164 DOMAINE DE BELLENE VOSNEROMANÉE LES SUCHOTS 2019 (4) Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 4 x 1.5 cm. 1 x marked label.

DOMAINE DE BELLENE NUITS ST.GEORGES VIEILLES VIGNES 2019 (4) Côte de Nuits u. 4 x 1.5 cm.

8 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

165 DOMAINE FAIVELEY CHAMBERTIN CLOS DE BÈZE 2019 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 x 1 cm. 1 x scuffed capsule.

Aromas of cassis, plums, orange oil, smoked meats, loamy soil and black truffle preface Faiveley’s 2019 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand Cru, a full-bodied, velvety and sumptuous wine that’s elegantly textural and fleshy, with its broadshouldered chassis of tannin cloaked in an ample core of succulent fruit. Long and complete, it’s a terrific Clos de Bèze in the making. January 2021 WA (94-96) 3 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

166 DOMAINE FAIVELEY MAZIS-CHAMBERTIN 2019 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru Wild and brooding, Faiveley’s 2019 Mazis-Chambertin Grand Cru wafts from the glass with aromas of smoked meats, spices, wild berries and forest floor. Fullbodied, layered and sapid, it’s broad and muscular, with a deep core of fruit and youthfully chalky tannins. This is a serious Mazis built for the long haul. January 2021 WA (93-95)+ 3 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

167 DOMAINE FOURRIER GEVREYCHAMBERTIN CLOS ST. JACQUES VIEILLE VIGNE 2006 (1) Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru scraped label. chipped wax capsule.

DOMAINE FOURRIER GRIOTTECHAMBERTIN VIEILLE VIGNE 2006 (1) Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru scraped & marked label.

DOMAINE FOURRIER GEVREYCHAMBERTIN VIEILLES VIGNE 2010 (1) Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru marked label.

3 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

168 CÉCILE TREMBLAY BOURGOGNE 2018 (2) Burgundy DOMAINE RAMONET BOURGOGNE PASSETOUTGRAINS 2019 (2) Burgundy 2 x marked labels.

4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

169 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 2012 Margaux, 1er Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

Tasted blind at the 2012 Southwold tasting, the 2012 Château Margaux has a taut, linear, pencil lead-infused bouquet with pure blackberry and boysenberry scents, an undercurrent of tobacco that surfaces after five minutes in the glass.

The palate is medium-bodied with fine tannin, crisp acidity, a life-affirming sense of balance with well-integrated new oak towards the finish. I concur with Robert Parker that his has become more structured and masculine in bottle, yet there is pedigree here from start to finish, a sense of effortlessness that is seductive.

This is a top-class wine from the late Paul Pontallier and his team.” Tasted January 2016 WS 95 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

170 CHÂTEAU PALMER 2014 (1) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. vts.

CHÂTEAU PALMER 2016 (1) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. vts.

WA 98+ CHÂTEAU RAUZAN-SÉGLA 2017 (2) Margaux, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x marked label. 1 x scuffed capsule.

4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

171 ALTER EGO DE PALMER 2017 (OWC) Margaux 6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

172 CHÂTEAU RAUZAN-SÉGLA 2005 Margaux, 2ième Cru Classé u. 6 x vts. 1 x scraped capsule.

Estate manager John Kolasa nailed the 2005 Château Rausan Segla. It’s rapidly blossoming into one of the best wines from the estate in recent memory. Time has nurtured a gorgeous bouquet that leans slightly more to red berry fruit, intermingling with iris and rose petals, veins of cedar and fresh mint. It is bursting at the seams with fruité while all the time retaining wonderful delineation and control. The palate follows in a similar vein. It feels plush in the mouth, adorned with a satin texture, yet this is complemented by finesse and refinement.

It gradually builds in the mouth to a sensual finish that epitomizes this great Margaux estate. You might well be able to broach this 2005 now. It has more approachability than some of its peers, though there is the substance to guarantee two decades and more of drinking pleasure. Tasted June 2015. WA 94 6 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

173 CHÂTEAU RAUZAN-SÉGLA 2010 Margaux, 2ième Cru Classé u. 6 x bn. 1 x marked label.

6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

174 CHÂTEAU RAUZAN-SÉGLA 2018 Margaux, 2ième Cru Classé u. 4 x bn. 1 x marked label.

4 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

175 CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON 2009 (2) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

2 x scraped capsules.

CHÂTEAU D’ARMAILHAC 2016 (2) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u 2 x bn. 1 x wrinkled label.

LES FORTS DE LATOUR 2005 (1) Pauillac u. bn. scraped & marked label. scuffed capsule.

WA 93 5 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

176 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2000 Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x scraped label. 1 x scuffed capsule.

Dense purple in color, with loads of coffee, mocha, creme de cassis, and chocolate notes, this is a somewhat unusual blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 34% Merlot, and a whooping 10% Petit Verdot, with a little bit of Cabernet Franc. The Petit Verdot certainly gives the wine more of a tapenade, floral note, which I think can be interpreted by some as herbal. This is a rich, opulent, stunning Pichon Lalande that is beginning to drink beautifully, yet should continue to improve for at least another 10-15 years and last 30 or more years. June 2010 Drink: 2020-2050 WA 96 2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

177 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2018 Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts.

3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

178 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2018 (OWC) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé 6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

179 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS-CASES 1996 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x stained labels.

3 x scraped capsules. 1 x recessed cork.

A profound Leoville Las Cases, it is one of the great modern day wines of Bordeaux.

This wine’s hallmark remains a sur-maturite (over-ripeness) of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Yet the wine has retained its intrinsic classicism, symmetry, and profound potential for complexity and elegance. The black/ purple color is followed by a spectacular nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grille, and minerals. It is powerful and rich on the attack, with beautifully integrated tannin, massive concentration, yet no hint of heaviness or disjointedness. As this wine sits in the glass it grows in stature and richness. It is a remarkable, seamless, palatestaining, and extraordinarily elegant wine - the quintessential St.-Julien. Despite the sweetness of the tannin, I would recommend cellaring this wine for 7-8 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035. WS 92 WA 98 3 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

180 CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2008 (1) Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé u. vts. marked label.

WA 96 CHÂTEAU HAUT-BAILLY 2015 (1) Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé marked & stained label.

CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2009 (1) Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé u. bn.

WA 100 CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2015 (1) Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé u. bn.

4 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

181 CHÂTEAU PAPE CLEMENT 2018 (OWC) Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé 6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

182 CHÂTEAU SMITH HAUT LAFITTE 2018 (OWC) Pessac-Léognan, Cru Classé 6 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

183 CHÂTEAU CLINET 2018 (OWC) Pomerol Deep garnet-purple colored, the nose is locked down tight at first sniff, requiring a good amount of air to begin to reveal profound notions of stewed black plums, mulberries and black cherry compote, plus hints of black truffles, damp soil, tobacco leaf and chargrill with an emerging waft of cedar. The full-bodied palate is a full-on volcano of black fruit and molten rock waiting to erupt, with a solid frame of firm, grainy tannins and bold freshness, finishing with amazing length.

There is a lot going on here, but it is a wine for the patient. Give it a good 5-7 years in bottle, at least, and drink it over the next 30+ years. October 2017 Drink: 2026-2056 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

184 CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2002 Pomerol u. vts. marked label. scraped capsule.

WS 93 1 bt.

per lot $2,800 - $3,000

185 CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 2011 Pomerol u. bn.

A dense ruby/purple-tinged color and restrained but intriguing aromas of kirsch, raspberry jam, wood spice, and mulberries are found in this full-bodied Petrus. An undeniable success in 2011, it is rich, layered and pure with light to moderate tannin, but seems slightly less muscular and tannic compared to its stablemate, Trotanoy. Forget it for a few years and drink it over the following 25 years. Made from 100% Merlot, it tips the scales at 13.5% alcohol. In short, it is typically openknit and already showing very well. This is quite opulent. Drink 2017-2042 April 2014 WA 95 JS 95 1 bt.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

186 CHÂTEAU BADETTE 2017 Saint-Émilion 4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

187 CHÂTEAU CANON 2005 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannin. It is a very complex Saint Emilion with immense purity and style, a wine that you have to keep coming back to in order to understand. It’s at that pivotal stage between primary and secondary notes, the red and black fruit being overtaken by cedar, morels and a touch of game. It gently lifts and fans out to a quite captivating finish. Dare I say that the 2005 Canon is the pick of the three over 2009 and 2010? There...I’ve said it...it is a quite brilliant wine. March 2017 Drink to 2040 WA 95 6 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

188 CHÂTEAU CANON 2005 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé The palate is medium-bodied with supple, ripe tannin. It is a very complex Saint Emilion with immense purity and style, a wine that you have to keep coming back to in order to understand. It’s at that pivotal stage between primary and secondary notes, the red and black fruit being overtaken by cedar, morels and a touch of game. It gently lifts and fans out to a quite captivating finish. Dare I say that the 2005 Canon is the pick of the three over 2009 and 2010? There...I’ve said it...it is a quite brilliant wine. March 2017 Drink to 2040 WA 95 6 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

189 CHÂTEAU CANON 2010 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé u. 6 x vts.

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Canon features wonderfully expressive notes of dried mulberries, stewed plums and baked black cherries with hints of mocha, bay leaves and fallen leaves. Full-bodied, opulent and super spicy, it has a plush texture with a racy line supporting the hedonic fruit, finishing with jaw-dropping persistence. May 2020 Drink to 2052 WA 96+ 6 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

190 CHÂTEAU CANON 2010 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé u. 6 x vts.

Deep garnet colored, the 2010 Canon features wonderfully expressive notes of dried mulberries, stewed plums and baked black cherries with hints of mocha, bay leaves and fallen leaves. Full-bodied, opulent and super spicy, it has a plush texture with a racy line supporting the hedonic fruit, finishing with jaw-dropping persistence. May 2020 Drink to 2052 WA 96+ 6 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

191 CHÂTEAU CANON 2018 (OWC) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé Deep garnet-purple in color, it tumbles effortlessly out of the glass with a gorgeous perfume of candied violets, preserved plums, black cherry compote and Ceylon tea with hints of kirsch, powdered cinnamon, chocolate box and fertile loam. The medium to full-bodied palate is packed with juicy black fruit layers, supported by plush, oh-so-soft tannins and well-knit freshness, finishing long and fragrant. March 2021 Drink: 2025-2052 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

192 CHÂTEAU CROIX DE LABRIE 2018 Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 6 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

193 CHÂTEAU CROIX DE LABRIE 2018 Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 6 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

194 CHÂTEAU LARCIS DUCASSE 2018 (OWC) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B 6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

195 DOMAINE GUIBERTEAU SAUMUR BLANC LE CLOS DE GUICHAUX 2018 Loire u. 5 x 1 cm.

5 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

196 BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 2010 Ribera del Duero, Spain u. bn. marked label.

The wine is still young and lively, but the primary aromas are starting to fade and the tertiary ones are coming out. This is a very elegant vintage of Único. January 2023 Drink to 2040 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $500 - $700

197 MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA RIOJA CASTILLO YGAY GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 2010 (OWC) Rioja, Spain 6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

198 MARQUÉS DE MURRIETA RIOJA CASTILLO YGAY GRAN RESERVA ESPECIAL 2010 (OWC) Rioja, Spain 6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

199 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2015 (OWC) Tuscany With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco.

The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don’t get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be. It will be released about a week after this review is published. Some 80,000 bottles were produced.

September 2018. Drink: 2020-2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,200

200 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2015 (OWC) Tuscany With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco.

The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don’t get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be. It will be released about a week after this review is published. Some 80,000 bottles were produced.

September 2018. Drink: 2020-2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,200

201 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2015 Tuscany u. bn.

The 2015 Tignanello is a wine that opens, like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The wine will surely flesh out and gain focus with more bottle age, but one of the best qualities of this vintage is just how beautiful the wine tastes straight out of the gate. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice, leather, sweet tobacco and smoke.

Up until this vintage, the various blending components that make up Tignanello were vinifed in separate lots. Starting with 2015, the wine is blended sooner in order to achieve better overall integration.

September 2018 Drink: 2019-2040 WA 96 1 mag.

per lot $400 - $600

202 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2015 Tuscany u. 6 x bn. 6 x wrinkled labels.

The 2015 Tignanello is a wine that opens, like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The wine will surely flesh out and gain focus with more bottle age, but one of the best qualities of this vintage is just how beautiful the wine tastes straight out of the gate. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice, leather, sweet tobacco and smoke.

Up until this vintage, the various blending components that make up Tignanello were vinifed in separate lots. Starting with 2015, the wine is blended sooner in order to achieve better overall integration.

September 2018 Drink: 2019-2040 WA 96 6 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

203 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2015 Tuscany u. 6 x bn. 6 x wrinkled labels.

The 2015 Tignanello is a wine that opens, like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The wine will surely flesh out and gain focus with more bottle age, but one of the best qualities of this vintage is just how beautiful the wine tastes straight out of the gate. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice, leather, sweet tobacco and smoke. Up until this vintage, the various blending components that make up Tignanello were vinifed in separate lots.

Starting with 2015, the wine is blended sooner in order to achieve better overall integration. September 2018 Drink: 20192040 WA 96 6 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

204 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2016 (OWC) Tuscany To hit the market in June, the 2016 Tignanello is a rock-solid wine and a stunning beauty. The wine offers an impeccable level of precision and laserfocus delivery of fruits, spices, tilled earth, espresso beans and Mediterranean herbs.

This vintage follows the classic blending formula of 80% Sangiovese with about 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. The vines are now 15 to 20 years old. Compared to the 2015 vintage that ultimately appeared more chewy and succulent, this expression from the iconic 2016 vintage is more vibrant, nervous and jazzed. It shows more savory spice, saltiness and minerality, with a beautifully integrated quality of tannins. Some 320,000 bottles were produced. This wine is at the top of the list of some of the best Tignanello ever made, including the vintages 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2015. May 2019 Drink: 20202045 WA 97 1 3 ltr.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

205 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2016 (OWC) Tuscany To hit the market in June, the 2016 Tignanello is a rock-solid wine and a stunning beauty. The wine offers an impeccable level of precision and laserfocus delivery of fruits, spices, tilled earth, espresso beans and Mediterranean herbs.

This vintage follows the classic blending formula of 80% Sangiovese with about 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. The vines are now 15 to 20 years old. Compared to the 2015 vintage that ultimately appeared more chewy and succulent, this expression from the iconic 2016 vintage is more vibrant, nervous and jazzed. It shows more savory spice, saltiness and minerality, with a beautifully integrated quality of tannins. Some 320,000 bottles were produced. This wine is at the top of the list of some of the best Tignanello ever made, including the vintages 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2015.

May 2019 Drink: 2020-2045 WA 97 1 3 ltr.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

206 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2017 (OWC) Tuscany The Marchesi Antinori 2017 Tignanello (made with Sangiovese and smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc) is a dark, exuberant and inviting wine. I tasted my sample after a double decanting and was pleased by the profound nature of the wine and the immediate openness of the aromas. There is a symphony of dark fruit with black cherry, plum, spice and sweet tobacco. I am particularly attracted by a distant hint of medicinal or menthol herb that I also discovered in other wines with fruit from the Tignanello estate in 2017. There’s a drying mineral note of crushed chalk as well. June 2020 Drink to 2040 WA 96 1 3 ltr.

per lot $800 - $1,000

207 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2018 Tuscany 2018 Tignanello is quite the dapper and jovial wine that hits the market just as much of the world is emerging from a dark chapter of lockdowns and coronavirus curfews. I love the optimism that springs bright with such clarity and detail from within this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. May 2021 Drink to 2045 WA 98 12 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

208 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2018 Tuscany 12 x scuffed labels.

2018 Tignanello is quite the dapper and jovial wine that hits the market just as much of the world is emerging from a dark chapter of lockdowns and coronavirus curfews. I love the optimism that springs bright with such clarity and detail from within this blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. May 2021 Drink to 2045 WA 98 12 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

209 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2019 Tuscany 11 x scuffed labels.

This is an elegant and extremely polished wine made with mostly Sangiovese and smaller parts Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Here too, the small blending element of Cabernet Franc has been slowly increasing in recent years.

The 2019 vintage was born with a good amount of power and tannic structure, and maceration times were slightly reduced as a result. This less extractive approach shapes a polished and elegant wine with plenty of bright berry fruit, cherry, dried mint, blue flower, blood orange and rusty earth. The palate is more compact and streamlined. It shows beautiful grace. After this, the next vintage to watch is the highly anticipated 2021.

June 2022 Drink to 2045 WA 96 11 bts.

per lot $1,700 - $1,900

210 TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO (ANTINORI) BOLGHERI SUPERIORE 2013 (OWC) Tuscany 2 mags.

per lot $500 - $700

211 TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO (ANTINORI) BOLGHERI SUPERIORE 2017 (OWC) Tuscany u. bn. scuffed label.

6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

212 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 Tuscany u. bn.

This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 mag.

per lot $800 - $1,000

213 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 Tuscany u. bn.

This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 mag.

per lot $800 - $1,000

214 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

215 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

216 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2017 (OWC) Tuscany WA 94 6 bts.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

217 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2018 (OWC) Tuscany This is a classic vintage of an Italian icon now celebrating its 50th vintage. The Tenuta San Guido 2018 Bolgheri Sassicaia lays out a familiar blueprint that borrows from the proven track record of this landmark estate that extends into the hills just beyond the Tyrrhenian shores of Tuscany. This vintage is crystalline and pure in its delivery, and if you are familiar with previous editions, it is impossible to mistake this wine for anything but Sassicaia. January 2021 Drink to 2045 WA 97+ 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

218 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2018 (OWC) Tuscany This is a classic vintage of an Italian icon now celebrating its 50th vintage. The Tenuta San Guido 2018 Bolgheri Sassicaia lays out a familiar blueprint that borrows from the proven track record of this landmark estate that extends into the hills just beyond the Tyrrhenian shores of Tuscany. This vintage is crystalline and pure in its delivery, and if you are familiar with previous editions, it is impossible to mistake this wine for anything but Sassicaia. January 2021 Drink to 2045 WA 97+ 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

219 TENUTA GUADO AL TASSO (ANTINORI) BOLGHERI SUPERIORE 2014 (1) Tuscany u. bn. scuffed label.

TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2016 (1) Tuscany scraped label.

The 2016 Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia is a wine of extreme complexity and precision.

It offers monumental depth with profound layers of black fruit, coffee, licorice and baking chocolate. I tasted this 2016 vintage beside the less-impactful 2015 vintage (which was reviewed last year). These two editions are very different when compared side to side, and this 2016 release is clearly superior in terms of the quality, clarity and intensity of its offerings. This Ornellaia delivers glossy shine and a polished texture that segues to important richness, concentration and textural fiber. It wraps thickly over the palate, imparting waves of sweet dark fruit and dark spice that linger for many long minutes. This beautiful wine is hitting the market now, but collectors will want to put it straight into their cellars for safekeeping. April 2019 Drink to 2045 WA 98 2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

220 CIACCI PICCOLOMINI D’ARAGONA BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO PIANROSSO 2015 (1) Tuscany u. bn.

TENUTA SETTE PONTI ORENO 2016 (2) Tuscany u. 2 x vts. 2 scuffed labels. 1 x scraped capsule.

ORMA TOSCANA IGT 2015 (2) Tuscany u. 2 x vts.

5 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

221 ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2016 (OWC) Tuscany The beautiful Isole e Olena 2016 Cepparello is a gorgeous and precise expression of Sangiovese. This is one of the icon wines of the vintage that shows a naked and transparent portrait of the grape on the one hand, with the complexity of the vintage and its territory on the other. Cepparello is like a crystal ball into the heart and soul of Sangiovese, Tuscany’s mighty red grape.

It is fermented in conical oak casks and later aged 20 months in 95% French and 5% American oak, of which only one-third is new wood. The wine delivers ample structure and contouring, with a firm and silky consistency at its core. Some 42,000 bottles were made. This wine should age over the better part of the next 20 years.

September 2019 WA 97 3 mags.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

222 ISOLE E OLENA CEPPARELLO 2016 Tuscany u. 5 x bn. 1 x vts.

The beautiful Isole e Olena 2016 Cepparello is a gorgeous and precise expression of Sangiovese. This is one of the icon wines of the vintage that shows a naked and transparent portrait of the grape on the one hand, with the complexity of the vintage and its territory on the other. Cepparello is like a crystal ball into the heart and soul of Sangiovese, Tuscany’s mighty red grape.

It is fermented in conical oak casks and later aged 20 months in 95% French and 5% American oak, of which only one-third is new wood. The wine delivers ample structure and contouring, with a firm and silky consistency at its core. Some 42,000 bottles were made. This wine should age over the better part of the next 20 years.

September 2019 WA 97 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

223 LODOVICO ANTINORI TENUTA DI BISERNO BISERNO BIBBONA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

224 ROBERTO VOERZIO BAROLO DEL COMUNE DI LA MORRA 2016 Piedmont u. 5 x vts. 5 x marked labels.

1 x scuffed label.

5 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

225 GUISEPPE QUINTARELLI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO 2012 Veneto 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

226 J.W. BURMESTER PORTO VINTAGE 1977 (1) Douro, Portugal soiled & scraped label.

FONSECA PORTO VINTAGE 1977 (1) Douro, Portugal soiled & scraped label.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

227 CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM 1967 (1) Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur u. vts. soiled, stained & scraped label. raised cork.

The rest is history: 1967 was a legendary year for Yquem. And this was indeed a very good bottle, tasted at the Chateau in spring 2019. Displaying a gorgeous deep amber-gold color, the 1967 d’Yquem slips sensuously out of the glass with a profound perfume of dried mandarin peel, allspice, praline, cinnamon toast and orange blossoms plus hints of gingerbread and accents of lemon butter. The palate is simply electric with citrus and spicesparked energy, delivering youthfully vibrant notes with a tantalizing floral undercurrent. Superb freshness knit inseparably with the complex sweetness makes this seem like a deceptively delicate, lithe, medium-dry style, even if the truth is far richer yet with edifying persistence. For Sauternes lovers, a perfectly preserved bottle of this wine is undoubtedly the Holy Grail. August 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 99 CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM 1999 (1 hf. bt.)

Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur u. bn. marked label.

1 bt. & 1 hf. bt.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

228 PRINCE FLORENT DE MÉRODES CORTON LES BRESSANDES 2004 (1) Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru marked label.

ALAIN HUDELOT-NOËLLAT CHAMBOLLE-MUSIGNY 2002 (1) Côte de Nuits u. 1.5 cm. scraped & marked label.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

229 CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC 1981 (1) Margaux, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn. soiled & peeling label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU BRANE-CANTENAC 2001 (2) Margaux, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x vts. 2 x scraped labels.

1 x scraped capsule.

3 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

230 CHÂTEAU PALMER 1981 (1) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. hs. scraped label.

CHÂTEAU PALMER 1982 (1) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. ts. scraped label.

CHÂTEAU PALMER 1997 (2) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. 2 x vts. 2 x scraped labels.

4 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

231 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1993 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. vts. marked & soiled label CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1994 (2) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x soiled & marked labels.

3 bts.

per lot $2,100 - $2,300

232 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1999 (2) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 2 x wrinkled, marked & scraped labels.

CHÂTEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD 2001 (2) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x vts. 2 x scraped & wrinkled labels.

4 bts.

per lot $2,400 - $2,600

233 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 1982 Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x vts. 1 x ts. 1 x hs. 4 x soiled, marked & stained labels.

This bottle, of perfect provenance, was captivating on the nose - still youthful and jam-packed with very pure and intense black and red fruit, mixed with cedar and graphite notes that ebb away as the Merlot component takes over and delivers strawberry and undergrowth scents. The palate retains its exquisite balance thanks to its fine tannin and layers of black, graphite-infused fruit that ease you into its sumptuous finish. It is a long-term wine, so do not be surprised if it continues along its plateau for another 20 years. Why is it not 100 points in my book? Well, compared to the 1982 Latour, it does not possess that same level of precision or length. Yet the bottom line is that both wines represent fabulous, era-defining contributions to this legendary vintage, and both continue to offer profound expression of Pauillac at its peak. Tasted February 2016.

Drink: 2016-2045 WA 98 4 bts.

per lot $3,500 - $4,000

234 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2003 (2) Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

Made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, this spectacular 2003 hits all the sweet spots on the palate. A glorious bouquet of cedarwood, jammy black currants, cherries, licorice and truffle is followed by a dense, opulently textured, full-bodied wine with terrific purity and freshness as well as deep, velvety textured tannins. Enjoy this beauty over the next 10-12 years.

August 2014 WS 93 WA 95 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2003 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label. recessed cork.

The spectacular 2003 Pontet Canet is still incredibly young and vigorous. This full-bodied classic boasts a dense purple color as well as a superb nose of graphite, creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice and a hint of truffles, low acidity, and extravagant richness. Most of the tannins have been resolved in this superstar of the vintage. It should continue to drink well for 10-15+ years. Issue date 27 August 2014 Drink: 2014-2029 WS 94 WA 95+ 3 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

235 CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 1994 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 1995 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé marked label.

Another unbelievably rich, multidimensional, broad-shouldered wine, with slightly more elegance and less weight than the powerhouse 1996, this gorgeously proportioned, medium to full-bodied, fabulously ripe, rich, cassis-scented and flavored Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a beauty. It should be drinkable within 4-5 years, and keep for 25-30. This classic Pauillac is a worthy rival to the other-worldly 1996. February 1998 WS 93 WA 95 CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 1997 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. vts. marked label.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

236 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1996 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

The palate is medium-bodied with fine supple tannin, well-judged acidity, a gentle grip in the mouth, and plenty of lightly spiced and surprisingly intense fruit on the bravura finish.

The Cazes family oversaw a very sophisticated Lynch-Bages in this vintage that may well surpass many peoples’ expectations. Tasted January 2016 Drink: 2018-2035 WA 93 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1995 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

237 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 1978 (1) Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. hs. soiled & marked label.

WA 92 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 1981 (2) Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. 1 x vts. 1 x hs. 2 x soiled & marked labels.

2 x corroded & wrinkled capsules.

CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 1975 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. ts. peeling, stained & soiled label. recessed cork.

4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

238 CHÂTEAU CLERC MILON 1996 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1997 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

CHÂTEAU LES CARMES HAUT-BRION 1997 (1) Pessac-Léognan u. vts. scraped & wrinkled label.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

239 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1970 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. hs. soiled & stained label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1971 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. hs. soiled & stained label. wrinkled capsule.

CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1988 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. hs. soiled, wrinkled & marked label.

CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1974 (1) Pessac-Léognan, 1er Cru Classé u. 4 cm. stained & soiled label.

4 bts.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

240 CHÂTEAU HAUT-BRION 1991 Pessac-Léognan, 1er Cru Classé u. 1 x 1 cm. 2 x 2 cm. 3 x scraped, marked & soiled labels.

3 bts.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

241 CHÂTEAU CANTEMERLE 1982 (1) Haut-Médoc, Grand Cru Classé u. ts. soiled, wrinkled & peeling label. recessed cork.

CHÂTEAU LA LAGUNE 1982 (2) Haut-Médoc, 3ième Cru Classé u. 2 x ts. 2 x soiled, stained & marked labels. 2 x scuffed capsules.

WA 92 CHÂTEAU PAPE CLEMENT 1978 (1) Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé u. vts. scraped & soiled label. corroded capsule.

4 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

242 CHÂTEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL 1978 (1) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé u. hs. wrinkled, soiled & scraped label. raised cork..

CHÂTEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL 1981 (1) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé u. ts. marked, scraped & soiled label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL 1997 (1) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn. scraped label.

CHÂTEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL 2003 (2) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x vts. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

It offers an opaque ruby/purple hue as well as notes of incense, camphor, licorice, creme de cassis and graphite. Full-bodied, opulent, incredibly fresh and welldelineated, it can be consumed now and over the next decade. August 2014 Drink: now-2024 WS 93 WA 97 5 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

243 CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1978 (1) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé u. ts. damaged, soiled, scraped & stained label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU MONTROSE 1982 (3) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 1 x ts. 3 x soiled & marked labels.

4 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

244 CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 1982 Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. 2 x ts. 2 x soiled & marked labels.

2 x scraped capsules.

2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

245 CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU 2005 (1) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label. scuffed capsule.

CHÂTEAU GRUAUD-LAROSE 1996 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn. scraped & marked label.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

246 CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1981 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. ts. stained & marked label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1983 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. ts. scraped & marked label. recessed cork.

CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 1997 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. vts. damaged label vintage also noted on back barcode label.

3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

247 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 1982 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x ts. 2 x soiled, stained & marked labels. 1 x recessed cork.

2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

248 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1978 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. hs. soiled, marked, peeling & stained label.

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1981 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. vts. stained, wrinkled, marked & soiled label. raised cork.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

249 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1982 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 3 x vts. 4 x wrinkled, soiled & stained labels.

Classic lead pencil, cassis, kirsch, cedar, and spice characteristics are abundant in both the nose and full-bodied flavors.

The tannins are still there, and, at least from my cellar, this 1982 does not appear to have changed much in the last 10-12 years. One wonders how much patience admirers of this brilliant St.-Julien will continue to exhibit. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050. June 2009 WA 95+ 4 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

250 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1983 (2) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x vts. 2 x wrinkled, soiled & marked labels. 1 x scraped label.

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1993 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn. peeling, stained & scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

251 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 1982 (2) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 1 x ts. 1 x peeling, soiled & scraped label. 1 x scraped & soiled label.

There is no question that Leoville Poyferre was not making wines at the level of quality they have since 1990. That said, the 1982 is a great wine, no doubt because of the vintage rather than the winemaking at that time. A brilliant effort, it boasts a dense purple color as well as a sweet, flowery bouquet revealing plenty of creme de cassis, plum, and cherry notes, stunning concentration, a boatload of power, sweet tannins (the sweetest and easiest to taste among the St.-Juliens), and a long finish. Although close to full maturity, it has at least 20-25 years of life remaining.

June 2009 WA 95 CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1961 (1) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. 10 cm. scraped, soiled & marked label. corroded capsule.

CHÂTEAU TALBOT 1975 (1) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. 7 cm. stained, soiled & scraped label. corroded & scraped capsule.

4 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

252 CHÂTEAU D’ARMAILHAC 2009 (2) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn.

CHÂTEAU TALBOT 2016 (2) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. 1 x bn.

4 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

253 CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 1978 (1) Saint-Estèphe, 3ième Cru Classé u. ts. soiled & scraped label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 1978 (1) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. ms. soiled, marked & wrinkled label. raised cork. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 1979 (1) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. ms. marked label. scraped capsule. raised cork.

CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 1995 (1) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. ts. stained, scraped & marked label.

CHÂTEAU BEYCHEVELLE 1996 (1) Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. vts. marked & soiled label. raised cork.

5 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

254 CHÂTEAU CLINET 2007 (2) Pomerol u. 2 x bn. 1 x scuffed capsule.

CHÂTEAU TROTANOY 2002 (1) Pomerol u. bn. marked & scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

255 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN 1982 (3) Pomerol u. 3 x ts. 3 x soiled & scraped labels.

1 x scraped capsule.

WA 93 VIEUX CHÂTEAU CERTAN 2001 (1) Pomerol u. bn. marked label.

4 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

256 CHÂTEAU L’EVANGILE 1993 (1) Pomerol u. bn. soiled & marked label. scuffed capsule.

CHÂTEAU CADET-PIOLA 2002 (1) Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé u. bn. peeling & marked label. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 2001 (2) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked labels.

CHÂTEAU FIGEAC 1981 (1) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B u. hs. soiled & marked label.

CHÂTEAU LA GAFFELIÈRE 1966 (1) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B u. hs. soiled & scraped label.

CHÂTEAU TROPLONG MONDOT 2003 (1) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B u. vts.

7 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

257 CHÂTEAU LA CONSEILLANTE 1981 (1) Pomerol u. vts. peeling, soiled & marked label.

CHÂTEAU LE TERTRE ROTEBOEUF 2001 (1) Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé u. vts. marked label.

2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

258 CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC 2001 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

WA 93 2 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

259 PENFOLDS GRANGE 1982 South Australia u. 1 x vts. 2 x ts. 3 x soiled & marked labels.

Deep brick colored, the 1982 Grange has an evolved/mature, meat/gamy and spice cake nose with a waft of balsamic, old chesterfield and some pleasant funk. Soft, elegant, fully mature and light to mediumbodied, it still has tons of spice and savory fruit to offer and satisfying length.

October 2016 WA 94 3 bts.

per lot $1,700 - $1,900

260 DE BORTOLI NOBLE ONE BOTRYTIS SÉMILLON 2008 (1 hf. bt.)

New South Wales, Australia marked label. stained capsule.

GLAETZER SHIRAZ AMON-RA BAROSSA VALLEY 2006 (2) South Australia u. 2 x bn. 1 x raised cork.

WYNNS COONAWARRA ESTATE CABERNET SAUVIGNON JOHN RIDDOCH 2004 (1) South Australia 3 bts. & 1 hf. bt.

per lot $300 - $500

261 BODEGA CATENA ZAPATA NICOLÁS CATENA ZAPATA 2006 (1) Mendoza, Argentina u. bn.

CASAS DEL BOSQUE SYRAH GRAN RESERVA 2012 (2) Casablanca Valley u. 2 x 1 cm. 1 x wrinkled label.

1 x wrinkled capsule.

3 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

262 BODEGAS MONTECILLO RIOJA GRAN RESERVA SELECCION ESPECIAL 1991 Rioja, Spain u. 4 x bn. 1 x marked label.

1 x scraped label.

11 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

263 BODEGAS EL NIDO JUMILLA CLIO 2003 (2) Spain u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x scuffed labels.

BODEGAS MONTECILLO RIOJA GRAN RESERVA SELECCION ESPECIAL 1985 (2) Rioja, Spain u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x scraped labels.

4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

264 BOROLI BAROLO RISERVA VILLERO 1998 (2) Piedmont u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked labels. 2 x scraped capsules.

1 x raised cork.

CASETTA BAROLO VIGNA CASE NERE 2007 (1) Piedmont u. bn. scraped label. recessed cork.

MARZIANO ABBONA BAROLO VIGNETO TERLO RAVERA 2003 (1) Piedmont u. bn.

CANTINE PARADISO PODERE SANT’ ANDREA PUGLIA IGT 2019 (1) Puglia CASTELGIOCONDO (MARCHESI DE’ FRESCOBALDI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2015 (1) Tuscany u. bn.

6 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

265 DONATELLA CINELLI COLOMBINI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO PRIME DONNE 2001 Tuscany u. 3 x vts. 2 x ts.

5 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

266 FATTORIA LE PUPILLE (ELISABETTA GEPPETTI) MAREMMA TOSCANA SAFFREDI 2007 Tuscany u. 2 x vts. 2 x scuffed labels.

2 x scraped capsules.

2 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

267 FATTORIA PETROLO GALATRONA 2004 (3) Tuscany 1 x marked label.

FATTORIA PETROLO GALATRONA 2007 (2) Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 1 x scuffed & wrinkled capsule.

5 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

268 FATTORIA PETROLO GALATRONA 2008 Tuscany u. 4 x bn.

7 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

269 PODERE IL CARNASCIALE CARNASCIALE IGT 2005 Tuscany u. 3 x bn. 3 x vts. 6 x soiled labels.

6 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

270 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2006 (OWC) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin, this explosively rich Chateauneuf is a stronger effort than the 2005, 2004, or 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028. October 2008 WA 95 12 bts.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

271 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 4 x 1.5 cm.

Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/ purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more. October 2009 WA 96 4 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

272 DELAS FRÈRES CÔTE-RÔTIE LA LANDONNE 1997 (1) Rhône u. 1 cm. scraped & marked label.

DELAS FRÈRES CÔTE-RÔTIE LA LANDONNE 1998 (1) Rhône DELAS FRÈRES CÔTE-RÔTIE LA LANDONNE 1999 (1) Rhône u. 1 cm. marked label.

3 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

273 DELAS FRÈRES CÔTE-RÔTIE LA LANDONNE 2003 Rhône 1 x marked label.

3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

274 E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE LA LANDONNE 1988 Rhône u. 2 x cm. peeling & stained label. raised cork. scraped capsule.

An opaque purple color and a closed but exciting nose of truffles, minerals, Asian spices, and fruitcake. When the wine hits the mouth with its enormous weight and extraction of flavor, one can’t help but be seduced by such enormous richness and purity. Nevertheless, there is still a remarkably high level of tannin (sweet rather than astringent), a youthful, unevolved fruit character, and flavors that stain the palate. After tasting this wine, one feels like brushing one’s teeth ... it is that rich. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2030.

December 1996 WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $900 - $1,100

275 BOUCHARD PÈRE ET FILS CORTON-LE CORTON 2006 (1) Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru u. 1 cm.

JOSEPH DROUHIN BEAUNE CLOS DES MOUCHES ROUGE 2005 (1) Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru u. 1 cm. scraped label.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

276 CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY 2009 (OWC) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé An inky/purple color is followed by notes of Asian plum sauce, forest floor, creme de cassis, black raspberries and a floral component that is unusual for a Margaux.

A wine of exceptional intensity and purity with a full-bodied, sumptuous texture, lots of fresh vibrancy and excellent definition, this beautiful 2009 exhibits high but sweet tannin. It is more sexy than the 2005 was at a similar age, although their level of extract and concentration is relatively equal. Something about the 2009 reminds me of a Margaux version of St.-Julien’s Leoville Poyferre ... if that makes any sense. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2040.

December 2011 WA 96 12 bts.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

277 CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY 2010 Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. 12 x bn.

Gorgeous, flowery, classic Margaux once again, the 2010 Malescot St.-Exupery continues to show virtually no toasty oak, given the impeccable balance and fullbodied, full-throttle style it possesses. Black raspberries, creme de cassis and spring floral notes intermixed with forest floor and a hint of charcoal are followed by an opulent, sexy, full-bodied wine whose tannins have become much sweeter, while the wine is less restrained yet still exuberant and impressive. This is a phenomenal example once again for this estate, harmonious in every sense of style, extraordinarily long, rich and ageworthy. Three to four years of bottle age will do wonders to make it more accessible, but this wine is set for 25-30 years of longevity. February 2013 Drink: 20132043 WA 95 12 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

278 CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2010 (OWC) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé WS 97 WA 95 12 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

279 CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2010 (OWC) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé WS 97 WA 95 12 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

280 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1986 (2) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

WA 94 CHÂTEAU LA TOUR HAUT-BRION 1982 (1) Pessac-Léognan u. bn. scuffed label. raised cork.

WS 94 WA 96 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1975 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn.

4 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

281 CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 2000 Saint-Estèphe, 3ième Cru Classé u. 6 x bn. 1 x scraped & marked bottle.

1 x marked bottle.

The 2000 Calon Segur is one of those wines that reminds you how great the millennial vintage could be. Now at fifteen years old, it has a brilliant, vivacious red berry nose infused with ash and cigar box aromas. The detail here is a beguiling and it just “sings” Saint Estèphe. The palate is medium-bodied with dense, firm tannin that provide a rigid backbone, but it is swathed in copious tobacco-drenched black fruit and a superb line of acidity. It finishes with a twist of bitter cherry on the finish that completes what is a deeply impressive Calon-Ségur; it might just outclass the 2005. Tasted March 2015.

Drink: 2018-2050 WA 94 12 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

282 CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 2009 (OWC) Saint-Estèphe, 3ième Cru Classé The 2009 Calon-Ségur is deep garnet in color and opens with a beautiful fragrance of redcurrant preserves, cassis, black cherry compote and red roses plus nuances of cigar box and cinnamon stick.

Medium-bodied and wonderfully elegant in the mouth, it has a compelling line of very ripe, fine-grained tannins and oodles of freshness supporting the fragrant layers, finishing long and perfumed.

May 2019 Drink: 2020-2049 WA 96 12 bts.

per lot $2,100 - $2,300

283 CHÂTEAU BRANAIRE-DUCRU 2009 Saint-Julien, 4ième Cru Classé u. 12 x bn.

March 2019 Drink: 2020-2040 WS 93 WA 94+ 12 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

284 CHÂTEAU GRUAUD-LAROSE 2005 (OWC) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé 12 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

285 CHÂTEAU SAINT-PIERRE 2010 (OWC) Saint-Julien, Grand Cru Classé 12 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

286 CHÂTEAU CLOS FOURTET 2010 (OWC) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B The wine has an opaque blue/black color and abundant notes of forest floor, spring flowers, black raspberry and blueberry liqueur in the aromatics along with hints of espresso and white chocolate. The wine is dense, full, rich, unctuously textured and very fullbodied, with its extravagant glycerin, fruit and extract covering the wine’s somewhat tannic structure. This is a bigger, more restrained and structured wine than the outrageously flamboyant and prodigious 2009. Give it 5-8 years of cellaring and drink it over the following 30-40 years. February 2013 Drink: 2018-2058 WA 98 12 bts.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

287 CHÂTEAU LA DOMINIQUE 2009 (OWC) Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé 12 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

288 CHÂTEAU L’EGLISE-CLINET 2007 (OWC) Pomerol The 2007 L’Eglise Clinet has long been a strong performer. Here, at a decade old, it offers gorgeous aromas of redcurrant, crushed strawberry, tar and truffle, a discrete mineralité that only surfaces with time in the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with superb acidity, impressive cohesion and outstanding structure (for a 2007) towards the finish. It is brimming with sophistication, class and character—one of the standout Pomerols of the vintage. Tasted February 2017 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 94 6 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

289 CHÂTEAU LA CROIX ST. GEORGES 2009 (OWC) Pomerol 12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

290 CHÂTEAU LA CROIX ST. GEORGES 2010 (OWC) Pomerol 12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

291 CHÂTEAU CERTAN DE MAY 2007 (7) Pomerol u. 7 x bn. 3 x scraped labels. 1 x marked label. 2 x scraped capsules.

LA DAME DE MALESCOT 2005 (2) Margaux u. 2 x bn.

9 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

292 CHÂTEAU LARRIVET-HAUT-BRION BLANC 2011 (OWC) Pessac-Léognan 6 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

293 CHÂTEAU LARRIVET-HAUT-BRION BLANC 2011 (OWC) Pessac-Léognan 6 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

294 CHÂTEAU CLIMENS 1988 (2) Sauternes-Barsac, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x vts. 2 x soiled & stained labels.

CHÂTEAU CLIMENS 1990 (2) Sauternes-Barsac, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x scuffed labels. 2 x wrinkled capsules.

4 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

295 CHÂTEAU CLIMENS 2009 Sauternes-Barsac, 1er Cru Classé u. 12 x bn.

12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

296 CHÂTEAU COUTET 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 12 x bn.

12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

297 CHÂTEAU DE FARGUES 2005 (2) Sauternes u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x soiled labels.

The palate is powerful and authoritative: intense botrytis-rich honeyed fruit with compelling mineralité underneath. It fans out in glorious fashion – a stunning de Fargues that is now beginning to show its talents. As I remarked a couple of years ago, just afford it a couple more years so that it can fully absorb the vestiges of oak.

June 2015 Drink to 2045 WA 95 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1990 (2) Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 2 x stained labels.

2 x wrinkled capsules.

CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 2000 (1 hf. bt.)

Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

4 bts. & 1 hf. bt.

per lot $300 - $500

298 CHÂTEAU GUIRAUD 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 12 x bn.

12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

299 CHÂTEAU GUIRAUD 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 12 x bn.

12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

300 CHÂTEAU GUIRAUD 2009 (OWC) Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé WA 96 12 hf. bts.

per lot $500 - $700

301 CHÂTEAU RAYMOND-LAFON 2009 (OWC) Sauternes WA 93 12 hf. bts.

per lot $500 - $700

302 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 1988 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 4 x bn.

4 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

303 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 9 x bn. 3 x vts. 12 x soiled labels.

12 x wrinkled capsules.

WA 93 12 bts.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

304 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 2001 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 5 x bn. 7 x vts. 12 x soiled labels.

12 x wrinkled capsules. 4 x scraped capsules.

WA 93 12 bts.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

305 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 2003 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 5 x bn. 5 x vts. 10 x marked labels.

10 hf. bts.

per lot $400 - $600

306 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 2014 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé 12 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

307 RIDGE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS ESTATE 2005 California u. 5 x bn.

5 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

308 RIDGE MONTE BELLO 2008 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn.

The 2008 Monte Bello is marked by the drought vintage, which not only made a more concentrated crop but also deprived the blend of all supporting varieties, as only Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot handled the dry conditions sufficiently gracefully to make the final cut. At age ten, this muscular Monte Bello is finally beginning to unwind, offering up rich aromas of black cherry, cassis, dried mountain laurel, loamy soil and burning embers. On the palate, it’s full-bodied, expansive and powerful, its generous, sweetly fruited attack giving way to a taut, firm mid-palate that doesn’t show as much finesse as the 2010 or 2012, concluding with a long, stony finish. Baugher observes that in its youth, the 2008 was “monolithic and more angular—a mouthful of tannin.” A decade later, it’s beginning to soften, but it still requires another 5 or 6 years of bottle age. May 2018 Drink: 2023-2043 WA 95+ RIDGE MONTE BELLO 2012 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn. stained label.

2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

309 RIDGE GEYSERVILLE 2007 Sonoma County u. 7 x bn.

7 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

310 BRYANT FAMILY VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1997 Napa Valley u. vts. stained label.

One of the most awesome young reds I have ever tasted, it possesses a black/ purple color, a seamless texture, and freakishly high levels of intensity (cassis, black and blueberries infused with espresso, chocolate, and licorice) that are flawlessly presented in a full-bodied, massive yet elegant wine. Nothing is out of balance in this explosively rich, thick, highly-extracted Cabernet. A compelling, historic Cabernet Sauvignon, it will drink well for 30-35 years. December 2000 WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

311 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2017 (1) Napa Valley u. bn.

DOMINUS ESTATE 2011 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. wrinkled label.

JS 93 HARLAN ESTATE THE MAIDEN 2006 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. scraped label.

SCHRADER CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON BECKSTOFFER TO KALON VINEYARD 2005 (1) Napa Valley marked label. scraped capsule.

4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

312 CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 1997 (1) Napa Valley marked label.

WA 98 ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE 1994 (1) Napa Valley u. vts. marked label.

WA 97 HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON BELLA OAKS 1987 (2) Napa Valley u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x scuffed capsules.

4 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

313 DOMINUS ESTATE 1994 Napa Valley u. 1 x bn.

The 1994 is a strikingly thick, compellingly rich wine with the texture of a great Pomerol, despite being made primarily from Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine exhibits a dense purple color, and an incredibly fragrant nose of jammy black fruits, spice, smoke, and loamy, truffle-like scents. In the mouth, it is full-bodied, with thrilling levels of extract and richness, but no sense of heaviness or harshness. This seamless Dominus possesses no hard edges, as its acidity, tannin, and alcohol are beautifully meshed with copious quantities of ripe fruit. This wine offers early drinking, yet has the potential to last for 30+ years. December 1997.

WA 99 2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

314 HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1968 Napa Valley u. 1 x vts. 1 x ts. 1 x hs. 3 x stained labels.

1 x wrinkled capsule. one slightly raised cork.

3 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

315 HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1968 Napa Valley u. 1 x vts. 2 x ts. 3 x stained labels.

1 x scraped label. 3 x wrinkled capsule.

3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

316 HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1979 (1) Napa Valley u. hs. stained & marked label. recessed cork.

HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON BELLA OAKS 1977 (5) Napa Valley u. 2 x vts. 3 x ts. 5 x scraped & soiled labels.

4 x recessed corks.

6 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

317 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

BERINGER VINEYARDS CHARDONNAY PRIVATE RESERVE 2008 (1) Napa Valley u. 2 cm. soiled label.

CHATEAU MONTELENA CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE MONTELENA ESTATE 2003 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. writing on label.

WA 94+ HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2009 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. scraped label.

HEITZ CELLAR CABERNET SAUVIGNON TRAILSIDE VINEYARD 2006 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

PHILIP TOGNI CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2005 (2) Napa Valley u. 1 x bn. 1 x marked label.

VINE CLIFF WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON PRIVATE STOCK 16 ROWS 2009 (1) Napa Valley soiled bottle.

9 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

318 PAHLMEYER PROPRIETARY RED 2006 Napa Valley u. 6 x bn.

There are 7,000 cases of the prodigious 2006 Proprietary Red Wine (a blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot, and the rest Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec). Most of the fruit comes from the Stagecoach Vineyard and the Waters Ranch. Sweet, smoky, meaty aromas interwoven with melted asphalt, camphor, blackberry, cassis, and charcoal scents emerge from the complex aromatics.

In the mouth, the wine is full-bodied, displaying sweet tannin, a concentrated mouthfeel, and a long, heady finish with substantial fruit, glycerin, and extract. It should drink beautifully for 20+ years.

December 2008 WA 95 6 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

319 SHAFER RELENTLESS 2007 Napa Valley u. 12 x 1 cm. 8 x scraped labels.

12 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

320 JUSTIN VINEYARDS & WINERY ISOSCELES 1997 (1) Paso Robles, California u. 1 cm. soiled label.

JUSTIN VINEYARDS & WINERY ISOSCELES RESERVE 1997 (2) Paso Robles, California u. 1 x 1 cm. 1 x 3 cm. 1 x soiled label.

RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON JIMSOMARE 1984 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains u. vts. stained & soiled label. scraped capsule.

RIDGE RUBY CABERNET MONTE BELLO 1969 (2) Santa Cruz Mountains u. 1 x ts. 1 x hs. 2 x soiled, wrinkled & marked labels. 2 x soiled & wrinkled capsules.

6 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

321 JONATA WINERY EL ALMA DE JONATA 2006 (5) Santa Barbara u. 1 x bn. 4 x vts.

JONATA WINERY EL CORAZON DE JONATA 2005 (6) Santa Barbara u. 6 x 1 cm. 4 x scraped labels.

11 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

322 JONATA WINERY EL DESAFIO DE JONATA 2006 (5) Santa Barbara u. 5 x vts.

The 2006 El Desafio de Jonata, a blend of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Cabernet Franc, 6% Petit Verdot, and 1% Merlot, may be even better (it was scheduled to be bottled right after my visit). A beautiful black/purple color is accompanied by stunning aromas of creme de cassis, graphite, camphor, and incense. It exhibits tremendous intensity, beautiful sweet fruit, full-bodied power as well as purity, and a finish that lasts 45+ seconds. This amazing effort is the greatest Cabernet Sauvignonbased wine ever made in the Santa Ynez appellation. June 2008 WA (94-96) JONATA WINERY EL DESAFIO DE JONATA 2007 (1) Santa Barbara u. vts.

WA 95 6 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

323 ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2008 Tuscany u. 4 x bn.

The 2008 Tignanello is unquestionably one of the wines of the vintage. The 2008 isn’t a huge or obvious Tignanello, rather it is a wine that impresses for its sublime elegance and precision.

Understated layers of fruit caress the palate like cashmere in this impeccable, soft wine. There is not a hard edge to be found. Black cherries, tobacco, smoke and licorice are some of the notes that come through on the finish. The flavor profile is decidedly on the dark side, but the wine’s structure is medium in body and intensity. In 2008 the Tignanello has more energy, focus and length than the Solaia. It is a fabulous achievement!

The 2008 Tignanello is 80% Sangiovese aged in 300-liter French oak barrels (1/3rd new), 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc, both aged in 100% new 225-liter French oak barriques.

Anticipated maturity: 2014-2024.

WS 92 WA 94 4 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

324 CASTELLO DI AMA L’APPARITA TOSCANA IGT 2015 (OC) Tuscany u. 6 x bn.

This pure expression of Merlot from Chianti Classico is an exceedingly smooth and enriched expression with abundant tones of black cherry, spice, chocolate and barbecue smoke. The mouthfeel is gorgeous, and although this wine is not as extracted or dense as past editions, it is far more finessed and elegant. You get a clear taste not only of the grape but of the gravely soils that make up this extraordinary territory. What could be better than Merlot and Tuscany blended together in a single bottle? October 2018 Drink to 2035 WA 96 6 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

325 PIAN DELLE VIGNE (ANTINORI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 (OC) Tuscany 6 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

326 PIAN DELLE VIGNE (ANTINORI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2013 (OC) Tuscany 6 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

327 PIAN DELLE VIGNE (ANTINORI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014 (OC) Tuscany 6 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

328 PIAN DELLE VIGNE (ANTINORI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2014 (OC) Tuscany 6 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

329 PIAN DELLE VIGNE (ANTINORI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA VIGNA FERROVIA 2012 Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 3 x vts.

4 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

330 PIAN DELLE VIGNE (ANTINORI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA VIGNA FERROVIA 2012 (OWC) Tuscany 6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

331 MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SERÈGO ALIGHIERI VAIO ARMARON 1990 Veneto u. 4 x 1.5 cm. 1 x 2 cm. 1 x scraped label.

5 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

332 CHURCHILL’S PORTO VINTAGE 1985 Douro, Portugal 11 x peeling & marked labels. 5 x scraped labels. 5 x recessed corks.

11 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

333 FONSECA PORTO VINTAGE 1983 Douro, Portugal 3 x peeling & scraped labels.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

334 GRAHAM PORTO VINTAGE 1977 (1 mag., OWC) Douro, Portugal u. 4 cm. soiled label.

GRAHAM PORTO VINTAGE MALVEDOS 1976 (1) Douro, Portugal scraped, soiled, stained & marked labels.

1 bt. & 1 mag.

per lot $300 - $500

335 TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 1983 Douro, Portugal 3 x scraped, marked, wrinkled & peeling labels.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

336 GOSSET CHAMPAGNE GRANDE RÉSERVE N.V. Champagne u. 4 x 4 cm. 4 x wrinkled labels.

4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

337 GOSSET CHAMPAGNE GRANDE RÉSERVE N.V. Champagne u. 1 x 3.5 cm. 3 x 4 cm. 4 x wrinkled labels.

4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

338 GOSSET CHAMPAGNE GRANDE RÉSERVE N.V. Champagne u. 4 x 4 cm. 4 x wrinkled labels.

4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

339 GOSSET CHAMPAGNE GRANDE RÉSERVE N.V. Champagne u. 4 x 4 cm. 4 x wrinkled labels.

4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

340 DOMAINE DE MONTILLE POMMARD LES PÉZEROLLES 2004 (OC) Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru Classé 12 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

341 FAIVELEY CORTON-CLOS DES CORTONS FAIVELEY 1993 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru u. 2 x 2.5 cm. 2 x 3 cm. 4 x soiled labels.

1 x scraped label. 4 x recessed corks.

4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

342 CHÂTEAU DE PULIGNY-MONTRACHET PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2004 Côte de Beaune u. 6 x 1 cm.

6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

343 DOMAINE LOUIS CARILLON ET FILS PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2009 Côte de Beaune u. 6 x 1 cm.

6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

344 DOMAINE LOUIS CARILLON ET FILS PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2009 Côte de Beaune u. 6 x 1 cm.

6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

345 DOMAINE LOUIS CARILLON ET FILS PULIGNY-MONTRACHET 2009 Côte de Beaune u. 6 x 1 cm.

6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

346 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1996 (2) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 2 x stained labels.

The palate is medium-bodied with fine supple tannin, well-judged acidity, a gentle grip in the mouth, and plenty of lightly spiced and surprisingly intense fruit on the bravura finish. The Cazes family oversaw a very sophisticated Lynch-Bages in this vintage that may well surpass many peoples’ expectations. Tasted January 2016 Drink: 2018-2035 WA 93 CHÂTEAU LATOUR À POMEROL 1993 (2) Pomerol u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x stained labels.

4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

347 CHÂTEAU CALON-SÉGUR 1995 Saint-Estèphe, 3ième Cru Classé u. 5 x vts. 5 x marked labels. 3 x scraped labels.

The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, impressive depth and backbone, the second half having mellowed in recent years, rendering this approachable; hints of secondary truffle and smoke notes emerging with aeration. It has been several years since I last tasted this wine, but it is one that seems to become more and more impressive with age. Robert Parker rightly lauded this Calon-Ségur at the time of release. Twenty years on, it is fulfilling all its promise. Tasted March 2015.

Drink: 2015-2045 WA 94 5 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

348 CHÂTEAU COS LABORY 1985 Saint-Estèphe u. 2 x bn. 2 x vts. 7 x ts. 11 x stained, marked & scraped labels. 4 x peeling labels.

11 x scuffed & wrinkled capsules.

11 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

349 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2006 Napa Valley u. 5 x vts.

5 bts.

per lot $1,400 - $1,600

350 BRYANT FAMILY VINEYARD CABERNET SAUVIGNON PROPRIETOR GROWN PRITCHARD HILL 1993 Napa Valley u. 2 x vts. 2 x stained labels.

2 x scraped capsules.

2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

351 DAVID ARTHUR CABERNET SAUVIGNON ELEVATION 1147 2009 (OWC) Napa Valley Dark red berries, earthiness, licorice and smoke add complexity as the wine opens up in the glass. Firm tannins support the intense, powerful finish. It will be interesting to see if the nuances of the estate’s two Cabernets emerge more fully over time. December 2012 Drink to 2029 WA 94 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

352 QUINTESSA 1999 Napa Valley 1 x scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

353 DOMINUS ESTATE 2009 Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

The 2009 Dominus saw about 40% new oak compared to the 20% for Napanook.

A seamless classic, it offers a symphony of red and black currants, Asian plum sauce, lavender, and underbrush. Sweet Christmas fruitcake characteristics emerge from this magnificent Dominus that finished at 14.5% natural alcohol (slightly higher than usual). The seamless integration of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol, the brilliant length and overall compelling complexity and richness make it one of the great classics from this historic estate. It should drink well for 20-25 years. WS 93 WA 97 2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

354 DOMINUS ESTATE 2015 Napa Valley u. 2 x bn.

Dominus 2015 Proprietary Red Wine leaps from the glass with notes of fresh wild blueberries, crushed blackberries and black currant juice with touches of wild thyme, underbrush, iron ore and aniseed with wafts of lavender and pencil lead.

Medium to full-bodied, the palate has incredible energy and vivacity, with the firm, pixelated tannins and lively backbone skillfully framing the muscular fruit, finishing with wonderful length and depth.

October 2017 Drink: 2019-2055 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

355 DOMINUS ESTATE 2018 Napa Valley u. 2 x bn.

Very deep garnet-purple colored, the 2018 Dominus slowly emerges from the glass with profound notes of blackcurrant cordial, ripe black plums, boysenberries and Black Forest cake with hints of violets, star anise, cracked black pepper, raspberry leaves and pencil lead, plus a touch of garrigue. Medium to full-bodied, the palate delivers impactful black fruit layers, creating a beguiling sense of richness that is beautifully countered by invigorating freshness and great poise, framed by super ripe, plush tannins and beautiful tension, finishing on a lingering fragrant earth note and, finally, lots of mineral sparks. February 2021 Drink: 2026-2056 WA 99+ 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

356 JOSEPH PHELPS VINEYARDS INSIGNIA 2018 (OWC) Napa Valley Deep garnet-purple colored, it comes storming out of the glass with powerful notes of blackcurrant cordial, stewed black plums and boysenberries, plus hints of cedar chest, graphite, menthol and wet slate with a fragrant waft of clove oil.

The medium to full-bodied palate already demonstrates remarkable balance at this youthful stage, featuring a firm backbone of fine-grained tannins and bold freshness to support the tightly wound, crunchy black fruits, finishing long and spicy.

July 2021 Drink to 2044 WA 97+ 6 bts.

per lot $1,700 - $1,900

357 SCARECROW CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 (OWC) Napa Valley u. bn. marked label.

The 2010 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet Sauvignon) is a magnificent wine. Full-bodied and opulent with terrific purity, an intriguing, gravelly, wet stone-like minerality, and a sensational perfume, it has a spectacular finish that lasted over 45 seconds, offering up copious quantities of black currants, black cherries, cedar and vanillin. It is one of the superstars of the vintage. It is accessible now because of the sweetness of the tannins, but make no mistake, there is plenty of structure underlying the luxurious fruit levels. It should drink well for 30+ years. WS 94 WA 98 1 bt.

per lot $900 - $1,100

358 GAJA BAROLO SPERSS 2016 (OWC) Piedmont The golden touch, that proverbial Gaja magic, is taken to a whole new level in the 2016 Barolo Sperss. Starting with appearance, the wine is luminous and bright with shiny ruby and garnet gemstone. Its aromatic reach is threedimensional with width, height and depth.

Delicate berry tones cede to pressed lilac, anise, sandalwood and cardamom spice. I double decanted and left the bottle open for a few hours before my tasting. The results are tight and gentle, and the wine shows beautiful vertical lift and intensity.

To achieve this much power without the excess fruit weight is really quite an accomplishment. This is the magic of Nebbiolo, and the magic of Gaja.

July 2020 Drink to 2060 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

359 PENFOLDS GRANGE 1998 South Australia u. vts.

A wine that flirts with perfection, and should rival the 1986 as one of the legendary Granges produced, the 1998 has one of the highest alcohol contents (nearly 15%) as well as one of the highest percentages of Shiraz in the blend (97%). Its stunning purple color is accompanied by exceptionally sweet aromas of blackberry liqueur intermixed with barbecue spices, an endearing, smoky earthiness, pepper, roasted meats, and coffee. Huge, massive, unctuously textured, and extraordinarily youthful, this impressive wine is a candidate for perfection.

It should continue to evolve over the next three decades.

Drink 2009-2039 WS 97 WA 98+ 1 bt.

per lot $800 - $1,000

360 DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 (1) Napa Valley u. bn.

Very deep garnet-purple colour. A wonderfully perfumed nose of violets, crushed blackberries, black cherries, mace and cloves leading into some smoked meat and mocha aromas with swirling. Very structured on the palate with high acidity, a medium to high level of fine tannins and a full body providing plenty of flesh in the mid-palate. Very long layered finish. WA 96 DOMINUS ESTATE 2010 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

Composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, the stunning, full-bodied 2010 Dominus boasts an exceptional perfume of hoisin sauce, licorice, underbrush, forest floor, plums, black currants and jammy cherries intertwined with hints of cedar, baking spices and oak. Full-bodied and voluptuously textured, the 2010 is on a slightly faster evolutionary track than the 2009 (somewhat of an anomaly for these two vintages). This exquisite as well as prodigious 2010 can be drunk young, but it should age effortlessly for 20-25 years. Bravo! WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

361 DOMINUS ESTATE 2007 Napa Valley u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts.

The 2007 Dominus, the quintessential model of haute couture, is pure elegance exhibiting a seamless integration of wood, tannin, alcohol and acidity as well as a complex bouquet of cedar, new saddle leather, sweet kirsch, black currant and plum fruit and a notion of licorice. Both the 2007 and 2008 Dominus should drink well for 25-30 years. WA 98 2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

362 DOMINUS ESTATE 2009 Napa Valley u. 2 x vts.

The 2009 Dominus saw about 40% new oak compared to the 20% for Napanook.

A seamless classic, it offers a symphony of red and black currants, Asian plum sauce, lavender, and underbrush. Sweet Christmas fruitcake characteristics emerge from this magnificent Dominus that finished at 14.5% natural alcohol (slightly higher than usual). The seamless integration of acidity, tannin, wood and alcohol, the brilliant length and overall compelling complexity and richness make it one of the great classics from this historic estate. It should drink well for 20-25 years. WS 93 WA 97 2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

363 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2001 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 1 x 1 cm. 1 x 2.5 cm. 2 x marked labels.

This inky/ruby/purple-colored cuvee offers a classic Beaucastel bouquet of new saddle leather, cigar smoke, roasted herbs, black truffles, underbrush, and blackberry as well as cherry fruit. It is a superb, earthy expression of this Mourvedre-dominated cuvee. Full-bodied and powerful, it will undoubtedly close down over the next several years, not to re-emerge for 7-8 years. Anticipated maturity: 2008-2025.

WS 93 WA 96 2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

364 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1.5 cm. 3 x soiled, stained & scraped labels. 1 x recessed cork.

Reminiscent of the 1995, the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape is tight, structured and backward, with high acidity and tannin.

Showing notes of blackcurrants, black raspberry, truffle, damp earth and cedar, with medium to full-bodied richness and depth, it needs another 3-5 years to reach the early stages of maturity, at which point it will hold for another decade or more.

February 2015 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 95 3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

365 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 2 x stained & scraped labels.

Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin, this explosively rich Chateauneuf is a stronger effort than the 2005, 2004, or 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028. October 2008 WA 95 3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

366 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 1 x 1 cm. 2 x 1 cm. 1 x damaged label.

3 x scraped & stained labels.

Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/ purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more. October 2009 WA 96 3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

367 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2009 (3) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x peeling, scraped & stained labels.

WS 96 WA 94 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2011 (2) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 2 x 1 cm. 2 x stained & scraped labels.

Reminiscent of a lighter weight 2009, the 2011 Chateauneuf du Pape offers up a sweet bouquet of spiced black cherries, plum, truffle, saddle leather and underbrush. Coming from tiny yields (which were down 50% from 2010), this medium to full-bodied 2011 is gorgeously textured and has solid mid-palate depth, terrific purity of fruit and ripe tannin.

Relatively approachable and enjoyable even now, it should nevertheless evolve gracefully for 15-20 years. Drink 2015-2031 October 2013 WA 94 5 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

368 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2012 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 2 cm. 2 x 1 cm. 5 x damaged, stained & scraped labels.

What I think might end up being the best Beaucastel since the 1990 or 2001, the 2012 Châteauneuf du Pape offers a full-bodied, decadent style to go with awesome black and blue fruits, garrigue, licorice, crushed flowers and violets.

The purity here is truly something, and it has fabulous mid-palate concentration, building tannin and massive texture. Given all of the fruit and texture here, it will no doubt drink well in its youth, but it should still be alive and kicking after two decades as well. October 2014 Drink: 2017-2032 WS 95 WA 96 5 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

369 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2013 (3) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x stained & scraped labels.

CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2015 (3) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x scraped & stained labels.

2 x damaged labels.

Bottled in late July, the 2015 Chateauneuf du Pape is an amazing effort, especially when one considers the production volume. Loaded with black cherry fruit and cola-like spice, this full-bodied, richly textured wine never seems heavy or warm, while exotic Indian spice notes linger on the finish. It should drink well for at least 20 years. October 2017 WA 96 6 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

370 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2016 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x scraped & stained labels.

1 x damaged label.

3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

371 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 2001 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x stained label.

WA 94 3 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

372 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2001 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 2 x vts. 1 x scraped & marked label.

A brilliant offering, which should be drinkable much earlier than the blockbuster 2000, the 2001 Latour boasts an inky/ruby/purple color to the rim as well as a glorious bouquet of black currants, crushed stones, vanilla, and hints of truffles and oak. A blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance primarily Merlot with a touch of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, it reveals a sweetness on the palate that is atypical for such a young Latour. The beautiful integration of tannin, acidity, and wood is stunning. The wine flows across the palate with fabulous texture, purity, and presence. This luscious, full-bodied Latour was surprisingly open-knit on the three occasions I tasted it from bottle. However, do not mistake its aging ability as this 2001, despite its precociousness, will last 20-25 years. Anticipated maturity: 20072025. June 2004 WS 95 WA 95 3 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

373 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2003 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x vts.

2003 was one of the hottest, earliest Bordeaux vintages ever. Some vines suffered from lack of moisture, but old vines and clay subsoil at Enclos saw this vineyard through. The Merlot harvest occurred between September 8 and 13, and the Cabernet Sauvignon was picked between September 22 and 30. The 2003 Latour is a blend of 81% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 1% Petit Verdot. Six percent of the press wine was added to the final blend. It has a medium to deep garnet-purple color, then wow—it explodes from the glass with bombastic black and blue fruits, followed up by meat, wood smoke, sandalwood and Indian spice accents with underlying floral wafts.

The palate is full, rich, velvety, seductive and very long on the finish. There were only 10,800 cases made (rather than the normal 15,000-20,000). February 2019 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

374 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2004 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x vts.

The 2004 Latour is perhaps evolving slower than I expected, although it remains one of the finest Left Bank wines of the vintage. It has that quintessential graphite-scented bouquet intermixed with blackberry and cedar, although the liquorice note that I observed previously has receded. Again, there is wonderful definition. The palate is full-bodied but surprisingly more sultry than I expected, especially here where I was able to directly compare it with the other 2004 First Growths. It delivers the “authority” you expect from Latour, although I might be inclined just to give it another 2-3 years in bottle. Tasted September 2016. Drink: 2020-2045 WS 95 WA 95 3 bts.

per lot $1,800 - $2,000

375 CHÂTEAU LATOUR 2008 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 3 x vts.

An extraordinary wine, the classic 2008 Latour (13.5% natural alcohol) is composed of 94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc (40% of the production made it into the grand vin). Its dense purple color is followed by hints of espresso roast, cassis, burning embers, truffles and graphite. Rich with full-bodied power, beautiful purity and graciousness allied to a voluminous, savory, broad mouthfeel, this beauty will be drinkable in 4-5 years and will keep for three decades.

May 2011 WS 94 WA 95+ 3 bts.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

376 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2002 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 1 x marked label.

3 x wrinkled labels.

WA 93 3 bts.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

377 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 2005 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn.

This is a prodigious effort. A blend of 87% Cabernet Sauvignon and the balance Merlot and Cabernet Franc (only 37% of the crop qualified for Las Cases), this dense ruby/purple wine has a stunningly pure bouquet of dark fruit, wet rocks, graphite, and subtle background toast/ vanillin. Full-bodied, masculine, and very deep and concentrated, this titanic effort is at least 8-10 years away from its plateau of maturity. The Delon family have produced another legend. Anticipated maturity: 2023-2050+. WS 98 WA 97+ 3 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

378 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS-CASES 2006 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 1 x marked label. 1 x scraped label.

Only 43% of the production made it into the final blend of this remarkable 2002.

Produced from a low 17 hectoliters per hectare, it includes 66.7% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14.5% Merlot, 13.9% Cabernet Franc, and the rest Petit Verdot. It has the highest alcohol ever achieved in a Leoville Las Cases (13.5%) as well as a lofty pH of 3.85. Nevertheless, the impression is one of a structured wine with considerable density, a ruby/purple color, layers of flavor, and a classic overall personality. The wine exhibits pure black currant, licorice-infused fruit, huge body, a viscous mid-palate, and a long, heady finish. I suspect this wine won’t be nearly as charming as the 2003 in its youth, but it hasn’t yet closed down, and I am amazed at just how rich, intense, and full-bodied it tastes even after bottling. This is certainly one of the half dozen or so candidates for wine of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2030+. April 2005 WA 95 3 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

379 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS-CASES 2009 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 3 x vts. 1 x marked label.

2 x scraped labels.

3 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

380 CHÂTEAU D’YQUEM 2004 Sauternes, Premier Cru Supérieur u. 3 x vts.

WA 93 3 hf. bts. per lot $500 - $700

381 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE 1993 (OC) Champagne 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

382 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ROSÉ 1996 (OC) Champagne 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

383 KRUG CHAMPAGNE CLOS DU MESNIL 2006 (OWC) Champagne Krug’s 2006 Blanc de Blancs Clos du Mesnil unwinds in the glass with aromas of buttered citrus fruit, crisp green pear, warm pastry, freshly baked bread, apricot and licorice. Full-bodied, layered and concentrated, the 2006’s comparatively extroverted and gourmand bouquet is in contrast to its deep, chiseled and tightly wound palate, and it’s here that the site really dominates the vintage signature. Long, sapid and penetrating, complemented by a pillowy pinpoint mousse, this is a brilliant Blanc de Blancs that has been well worth the wait. By the standards of young Clos du Mesnil, it’s already quite approachable and can already be drunk with considerable satisfaction. September 2020 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

384 KRUG CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BRUT 2004 (OC) Champagne Combining subtleness with complexity, the coolish Krug 2004 Brut opens with a highly elegant, fascinatingly clear, bright and refreshing bouquet of ripe (apple) fruits. Dense and round, with a delicate mineral soul, the pure but perfectly balanced 2004 reveals great finesse and weightless elegance with a long and round finish. November 2018 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

385 KRUG CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BRUT 2004 (OC) Champagne Combining subtleness with complexity, the coolish Krug 2004 Brut opens with a highly elegant, fascinatingly clear, bright and refreshing bouquet of ripe (apple) fruits.

Dense and round, with a delicate mineral soul, the pure but perfectly balanced 2004 reveals great finesse and weightless elegance with a long and round finish.

November 2018 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

386 KRUG CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BRUT 2006 (OC) Champagne Offering up aromas of dried fruits, pear, freshly baked bread, caramelized apples, honeycomb and toasted sourdough, it’s full-bodied, deep and layered, with superb concentration, racy acids and an impressively tightly wound profile for this demonstrative vintage. I observed last year that this is surprisingly reserved for the vintage, and if anything, that quality is even more in evidence today. While many 2006 Champagnes are likely to be at their best in their demonstrative youth, this is one wine unquestionably built for the long haul.

September 2020 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $500 - $700

387 KRUG CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BRUT 2006 (OC) Champagne Offering up aromas of dried fruits, pear, freshly baked bread, caramelized apples, honeycomb and toasted sourdough, it’s full-bodied, deep and layered, with superb concentration, racy acids and an impressively tightly wound profile for this demonstrative vintage. I observed last year that this is surprisingly reserved for the vintage, and if anything, that quality is even more in evidence today. While many 2006 Champagnes are likely to be at their best in their demonstrative youth, this is one wine unquestionably built for the long haul.

September 2020 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $500 - $700

388 LOUIS ROEDERER CHAMPAGNE CRISTAL BRUT MILLENNIUM CUVÉE 2000 (OC) Champagne scraped & soiled label.

From a difficult vintage with destructive hailstorms and botrytis, the 2000 Cristal opens with an elegant and delicate bouquet with brioche, ripe apple, green olive and iodine aromas. Complex and very salty, with oyster and umami flavors, this is a generous and very long Cristal that is excellent with Japanese food.

November 2018 Drink to 2040 WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

389 SALON CHAMPAGNE BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT LE MESNIL 2012 (OWC) Champagne 2012 Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Mesnil shows that he had good reason to change his mind, as to my palate this is, after the 2008, the finest Salon produced this millennium. Unwinding in the glass with notes of citrus oil, wet stones, freshly baked bread, white currants and oyster shell, it’s full-bodied, deep and concentrated, with a tightly wound core of fruit, racy acids and an elegant pinpoint mousse. Concluding with a long and resonant finish, this is a structured and powerful Salon that’s a lot more incisive than, for example, the 2002 at the same stage, but which also carries more muscle and substance than a leaner vintage such as 2007. For readers that have balked at the pricing of the magnum-only 2008, the 2012 isn’t far off the latter’s level in quality, and will presumably be distributed more conventionally. September 2021 Drink to 2050 WA 98+ 3 bts.

per lot $4,500 - $5,000

390 PENFOLDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON BIN 707 2016 (OC) South Australia u. vts.

1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

391 PENFOLDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON BIN 707 2016 (OC) South Australia u. vts.

1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

392 NÖEL VERSET CORNAS 1995 Rhône u. 1 x 2 cm. 3 x 3 cm. 2 x scraped labels.

4 x wrinkled capsules.

4 bts.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

393 NÖEL VERSET CORNAS 1998 Rhône u. 1 x 1 cm. 3 x 1.5 cm.

4 bts.

per lot $3,500 - $4,000

394 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2008 Tuscany u. bn. scraped label.

The 2008 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a wine without a winemaker. The last vintage made by Giacomo Tachis was 2007 and incoming enologist Graziana Grassini claims 2009 as her first vintage. Within the context of this retrospective, the 2008 vintage opens a new chapter, because it is the first wine to show evident tertiary definition and complexity. In fact, the wine performs beautifully with an exalted performance and ethereal aromas. They include cassis, wild berry, crushed mineral, licorice, petrol and grilled herb. This wine is really coming together now and is entering a very exciting moment in its drinking life. It boasts finesse, elegance and grace. Yet, it also shows unmistakable richness and structure that gives the wine an enormous presence in terms of mouthfeel. This was one of the top highlights of the retrospective. April 2017 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

395 D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2001 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia u. bn. scraped label.

WA 98

D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2004 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia marked label.

WA 95+

D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2007 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia marked label.

WA 92

D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2002 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia u. bn. marked label.

WA 93

D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2005 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia marked label.

WA 95

D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2008 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia marked label.

WA 91

D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2003 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia u. bn. wrinkled label.

WA 95

D’ARENBERG THE DEAD ARM SHIRAZ 2006 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia marked label.

WS 91 WA 95+

8 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

396 KILIKANOON SHIRAZ ORACLE 2001 (1) Clare Valley, Australia scuffed label.

KILIKANOON SHIRAZ ORACLE 2002 (1) Clare Valley, Australia u. bn.

KILIKANOON SHIRAZ ORACLE 2003 (1) Clare Valley, Australia u. 1 cm.

KILIKANOON SHIRAZ ORACLE 2004 (1) Clare Valley, Australia u. 1 cm. scraped label.

KILIKANOON SHIRAZ COVENANT 2004 (1) Clare Valley, Australia u. 1 cm. scuffed label.

KILIKANOON SHIRAZ BAROOTA RESERVE 2005 (1) South Australia scuffed label.

KILIKANOON SHIRAZ TESTAMENT 2005 (1) Australia u. 1 cm. scuffed label.

7 bts.

The 2005 Shiraz “Testament,” from the Barossa sub-regions of Greenock and Vine Vale, is more deeply colored and glass-coating than the Covenant. It offers up a fragrant perfume of smoke, game, violet, lavender, blueberry, and blackberry.

Rounder and richer, it also has more grip and structure, with 6-8 years of aging potential. Drink this powerful Shiraz through 2025. October 2007 WA 94

per lot $300 - $500

397 CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 1998 (1 hf. bt.)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 1 cm. stained & peeling label.

WA 93 CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 1999 (1 hf. bt.)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape marked & peeling label.

CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2001 (1 hf. bt.)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape soiled & scraped label.

This inky/ruby/purple-colored cuvee offers a classic Beaucastel bouquet of new saddle leather, cigar smoke, roasted herbs, black truffles, underbrush, and blackberry as well as cherry fruit. It is a superb, earthy expression of this Mourvedre-dominated cuvee. February 2004 WA 96

CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2003 (1 hf. bt.)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 2 cm. marked label.

CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2004 (1 hf. bt.)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape soiled & wrinkled label.

A foudre-aged blend of 30% Mourvedre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah and 5% Cinsault, with the balance a mix of the other permitted varieties, this knockout Chateauneuf du Pape will have another 10-15 years of prime drinking. February 2014 WA 94

CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2005 (1 hf. bt.)

Châteauneuf-du-Pape peeling label.

Reminiscent of the 1995, the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape is tight, structured and backward, with high acidity and tannin.

Showing notes of blackcurrants, black raspberry, truffle, damp earth and cedar, with medium to full-bodied richness and depth, it needs another 3-5 years to reach the early stages of maturity, at which point it will hold for another decade or more. February 2015 Drink to 2035 WA 95 6 hf. bts. per lot $400 - $600

398 CHÂTEAU BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 (OWC) Châteauneuf-du-Pape Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/ purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more. October 2009 WA 96 1 3 ltr.

per lot $500 - $700

399 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE HOMMAGE À JACQUES PERRIN 2001 (1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 1 cm.

I found this bottle of 2001 Châteauneuf du Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin to be slightly behind a recent bottle from my cellar. Nevertheless, it was perfumed and surprisingly open, with gorgeous cedar, charcuterie, truffle, blackberry and currant-like fruit all soaring from the glass. Full-bodied, seamless and supple, with its tannin, fruit and acidity perfectly balanced, it’s just now on the cusp of moving from its adolescent stage into the early stages of maturity. Give bottles another 3-5 years and enjoy over the following couple of decades. The blend here is the classic, foudre-aged mix of 60% Mourvedre, 20% Grenache, 10% Counoise, and 10% Syrah. February 2015 WS 95 WA 96 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE HOMMAGE À JACQUES PERRIN 2003 (1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 1 cm.

2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

400 CHÂTEAU RAYAS CHÂTEAUNEUF-DUPAPE RESERVE 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 1 cm. scraped label.

1 bt.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

401 E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE LA MOULINE 1995 (1) Rhône u. 1 cm. scraped label.

The 1995 Côte Rôtie la Mouline is the stuff of legends and is every bit as compelling as readers might expect. October 1999 WA 99 E. GUIGAL CÔTE-RÔTIE LA LANDONNE 1995 (1) Rhône soiled & peeling label. recessed cork.

One of the treats when tasting through the profound Côte Rôties made by Marcel Guigal was the opportunity to taste all of the bottled 1995’s. Reviewed in previous issues, they are even better from bottle than they were during their upbringing (a characteristic of many Guigal wines). The 1995 Côte Rôtie la Landonne is the stuff of legends and is every bit as compelling as readers might expect. This single vineyard wine will have at least 2 decades of longevity. October 1999 WA 99+ 2 bts.

per lot $1,300 - $1,500

402 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 1997 (1) Rhône stained & wrinkled label.

The 1997 Hermitage rouge is unusual in its fruit-forward, user-friendly style. The color is a dense ruby/purple. The gorgeous, evolved bouquet of cassis, minerals, herbs, underbrush, and licorice is intense.

February 2001 WA 94 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE BLANC 1997 (1) Rhône u. 1 cm. marked & wrinkled label.

WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

403 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2002 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

This stunning, inky/plum/purple-tinged 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection boasts a glorious fragrance of creme de cassis, licorice, toasty oak, spice box, cassis and vanillin. Full-bodied, opulent, flashy and irresistible, this endearing, plush, exuberant, opulent Cabernet Sauvignon is 3-5 years away from full maturity, yet it is already complex and rewarding. It should last for another two decades. WA 96 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2016 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

404 SCARECROW CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2008 (1) Napa Valley recessed cork.

WS 96 WA 93+ COLGIN CELLARS IX ESTATE 2007 (1) Napa Valley u. vts WA 100 COLGIN CARIAD 2007 (1) Napa Valley u. vts WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $2,200 - $2,400

405 DUNN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1987 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. wrinkled label. scraped capsule.

DUNN CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN 1987 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. scraped label.

WA 94 2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

406 RIDGE MONTE BELLO 2003 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn.

RIDGE MONTE BELLO 2004 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn.

2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

407 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1983 (1) Margaux, 1er Cru Classé u. ts. soiled & marked label. raised cork.

WA 96 CHÂTEAU TROTANOY 2009 (1) Pomerol u. bn.

WS 98 WA 97 CHÂTEAU LA FLEUR-PÉTRUS 2009 (1) Pomerol u. bn.

WS 97 WA 97 3 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

408 CHÂTEAU PÉTRUS 1988 Pomerol u. bn. peeling label.

1 bt.

per lot $3,000 - $3,500

409 DOM PÉRIGNON ANDY WARHOL EDITION 2002 Champagne The 2002 Dom Perignon is at first intensely floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates the bouquet. With time in the glass the wine gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly riper and almost tropical. Apricots, passion fruit and peaches emerge from this flashy, opulent Dom Perignon. The wine’s volume makes it approachable today, but readers in search of more complexity will want to cellar this for at least a few years to allow for some of the baby fat to drop off. Geoffroy describes the vintage as very ripe and adds that some of the Chardonnay showed the ill-effects of the hot growing season in the somewhat burned, dehydrated fruit that came in that year. This bottle was disgorged in July, 2009. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2032.

December 2010 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

410 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE 2004 Champagne The 2004 Dom Pérignon is one of the more reductive, autolytic vintages of this wine to have been released in the last decade, offering up a toasty bouquet of pears, green apple, iodine, peach and smoke. On the palate, it’s medium to fullbodied, satiny textured and fleshy, with a sweet core of fruit, a fine mousse and a vinous profile. April 2020 Drink to 2036 WA 94 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

411 KRUG CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BRUT 2008 Champagne 3 x scraped labels.

Offering up aromas of citrus oil, freshly baked bread, orange zest, dried white flowers and a discreet hint of buttered toast, it’s medium to full-bodied, racy and saline, with a pretty pinpoint mousse and a tightly wound core. June 2022 Drink: 2023-2043 WA 94 3 bts.

per lot $2,300 - $2,500

412 POL ROGER CHAMPAGNE BLANC DE BLANCS VINTAGE 2013 Champagne 2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

413 POL ROGER CHAMPAGNE VINTAGE BRUT 2013 Champagne 2 x scraped labels.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

414 ROSES DE JEANNE / CÉDRIC BOUCHARD CHAMPAGNE BLANC DE NOIRS CÔTE DE VAL VILAINE NV Champagne u. 2 x 2 cm. 2 x scuffed capsules Dégorgment 2021 2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

415 TAITTINGER CHAMPAGNE COMTES DE CHAMPAGNE BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT 2008 Champagne Offering up a deep and complex bouquet of citrus oil, crisp orchard fruit, warm brioche, crushed chalk, blanched almonds and smoke, it’s full-bodied and incisive, with excellent concentration, racy acids and a long, searingly chalky finish. While this is already immensely impressive out of the gates, this 2008 is clearly built for the long haul, and three decades’ longevity won’t be a challenge. September 2020 Drink to 2048 WA 98 3 bts.

per lot $1,700 - $1,900

416 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE ANDY WARHOL TRIBUTE COLLECTION 2002 Champagne The 2002 Dom Perignon is at first intensely floral, with perfumed jasmine that dominates the bouquet. With time in the glass the wine gains richness as the flavors turn decidedly riper and almost tropical. Apricots, passion fruit and peaches emerge from this flashy, opulent Dom Perignon. The wine’s volume makes it approachable today, but readers in search of more complexity will want to cellar this for at least a few years to allow for some of the baby fat to drop off. December 2010 Drink to 2032 WA 96 3 bts.

per lot $1,400 - $1,600

417 DOMAINE PAUL PERNOT BIENVENUES-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET 2010 (1) Côte de Beaune u. 1 cm.

DOMAINE PAUL PERNOT BIENVENUES-BÂTARD-MONTRACHET 2007 (2) Côte de Beaune u. 2 x 1 cm. 1 x scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

418 M. CHAPOUTIER ERMITAGE LE PAVILLON 2003 Rhône u. 2 x 1 cm. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

2 x scuffed capsules.

2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

419 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2004 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x vts.

Even richer and fuller than the regular bottling, but at the same time hedonistically and voluptuously styled is the 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection. Dense ruby/purple with low acidity and huge amounts of fruit, this is a seamless, full-bodied, classic Napa Cabernet Sauvignon to drink now and over the next 15-18 years. WS 92 WA 95 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2006 (1) Napa Valley u. bn.

3 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

420 MARCASSIN PINOT NOIR MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2009 (1) Sonoma Coast, California u. 1 cm.

BERINGER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON PRIVATE RESERVE 1997 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x vts.

ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON RESERVE TO-KALON VINEYARD 2000 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

4 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

421 WEINGUT A. WEIGAND BECHTHEIMER HASENSPRUNG HUXELREBE BEERENAUSLESE 1976 (1) Germany u. 1.5 cm. peeling, stained & scraped label. recessed cork.

OREMUS TOKAJI ESZENCIA 1975 (1 500 ml., OWC) Hungary 1 bt. & 1 500 ml.

per lot $300 - $500

422 DOMAINE FRANÇOIS COTAT SANCERRE LA GRANDE CÔTE 2016 (2) Loire u. 1 x 1.5 cm. 1 x 2 cm. 2 x scraped labels.

2 x cracked capsules.

DOMAINE FRANÇOIS COTAT SANCERRE LES MONTS DAMNÉS 2019 (1) Loire u 1 cm. marked label.

3 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

423 DOMAINE TEMPIER BANDOL BLANC 2017 (1) Provence u. bn. wrinkled, marked & scraped label.

DOMAINE TEMPIER BANDOL ROSÉ 2021 (2) Provence u. 2 x bn. 1 x soiled label. 1 x scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

424 DOMAINE TEMPIER BANDOL LA TOURTINE 2019 Provence u. 2 x bn.

2 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

425 DOMAINE ROBERT ARNOUX / ARNOUX-LACHAUX VOSNEROMANÉE 2015 Côte de Nuits u. 1 cm. peeling & marked label.

1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

426 CHÂTEAU DUHART-MILON 2009 (2) Pauillac, 4ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped & marked label.

A blend of 63% Cabernet Sauvignon and 37% Merlot, it displays an inky/blue/ purple color as well as a big, sweet nose of creme de cassis, forest floor, licorice, lead pencil, cedar and subtle barrique smells. Viscous and full-bodied, it is the most concentrated and broadest example of this cuvee I have tasted in over three decades. It will be ready to drink in 5-7 years and should last for three decades or more. Consumers looking to maximize value should be checking out Duhart Milon, as this may be the single smartest purchase in this great and historic vintage!

December 2011 WS 92 WA 97 CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY DUCASSE 2005 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label. recessed cork.

3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

427 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 2005 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé marked label.

There are layers and layers of black fruit intermingling with graphite and black pepper, and it wisely reins everything in on the finish that is more classic in style and in keeping with the vintage. If you are fortunate enough to have this wine in your cellar, even though those tannins are starting to be abraded by time, afford it another five or six years. Tasted August 2016. Drink Date: 2020-2050 WA 98 JS 99 1 bt.

per lot $800 - $1,000

428 CHÂTEAU LAFLEUR 2000 Pomerol u. bn. scraped & marked label.

It has loosened up a little since I last tasted it, but I concur with Robert Parker that if I were lucky enough to have some of these in my cellar, I would wait until 2020 to experience the wine at its plateau. Allowing the wine to open over 30 minutes, I notice an almost flinty scent developing on the bouquet. The palate is medium-bodied, crystalline and symmetrical—everything beautifully focused—almost Left Bank in texture. This had a firm backbone, but that is becoming more “flexible” in recent years, and it fans out with consummate ease on a finish that is so long that it makes “War and Peace” seem like a short read. This is simply magnificent. Tasted February 2015.

WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

429 CHÂTEAU ANGÉLUS 2008 Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé u. 2 x vts.

WA 93 2 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

430 MISERERE COSTERS DEL SIURANA PRIORAT 1999 (2) Priorat u. 1 x vts. 1 x ts. 2 x scraped & peeling labels.

DOMINIO PINGUS FLOR DE PINGUS 2012 (4) Ribera del Duero, Spain u. 4 x bn. 4 x marked labels.

WA 93 6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

431 TENUTA DELL`ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 1993 Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x wrinkled labels.

2 x scraped capsules.

2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

432 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA MASSETO 2012 Tuscany u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked, scraped & wrinkled labels.

Fantastic aromas of lavender, rosemary, violets and currants. Full body, a wonderful concentration of fruit yet tense and taunt energy. The new wood is exposed now but will become integrated and polished. Give it three or four years together. The pure merlot magic is there.

The 2011 was a perfect wine, and this is very close indeed. Drink in 2019. August 2015 jamessuckling.com JS 99 2 bts.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

433 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 Tuscany 1 x scraped label. 1 x marked label.

This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

434 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 Tuscany 1 x marked label.

This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

435 EMIDIO PEPE MONTEPULCIANO D’ABRUZZO 1994 (1) Tuscany u. 2.5 cm. scraped label.

CASTELGIOCONDO (MARCHESI DE’ FRESCOBALDI) BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA RIPE AL CONVENTO 2010 (3) Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 2 x vts. 3 x scraped labels.

AZIENDA AGRICOLA MONTEVERTINE LE PERGOLE TORTE TOSCANA IGT 1997 (1) Tuscany u. vts. soiled, peeling scraped & marked label. raised cork.

5 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

436 CAPPELLANO BAROLO OTIN FIORIN PIE RUPESTRIS 2017 (1) Piedmont u. bn. marked label.

CAPPELLANO BAROLO CHINATO NV (1) Piedmont u. vts. scuffed label. wrinkled capsule.

2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

437 PARUSSO BAROLO 2012 (3) Piedmont u. 3 x vts.

PARUSSO BAROLO RISERVA ORO BUSSIA 2010 (1) Piedmont u. vts. scraped label.

PARUSSO DOLCETTO D’ALBA PIANI NOCE 2016 (1) Piedmont u. bn.

5 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

438 GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI CA’ DEL MERLO 2013 (1) Veneto u. vts. scraped label.

GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI ROSSO DEL BEPI 2010 (1) Veneto u. vts. scraped label.

GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2007 (1) Veneto u. bn. scraped label.

GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2011 (1) Veneto u. vts. scraped label.

GIUSEPPE QUINTARELLI VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO SUPERIORE 2014 (1) Veneto u. vts. scraped label.

MASI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MAZZANO 1990 (1) Veneto u. 3 cm. damaged, wrinkled, peeling label.

6 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

439 VALENTINA CUBI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO MORAR 2010 (OWC) Veneto u. bn. scraped label.

1 3 ltr.

per lot $200 - $400

440 RADIKON JAKOT 2011 (1 500 ml.)

Friuli-Venezia Giulia scuffed label.

RADIKON MERLOT 2005 (1 500 ml.)

Friuli-Venezia Giulia scuffed label. wrinkled capsule.

RADIKON OSLAVJE 2011 (1 500 ml.)

Friuli-Venezia Giulia soiled label.

RADIKON OSLAVJE 2012 (1 ltr.)

Friuli-Venezia Giulia scuffed label.

RADIKON RIBOLA 2012 (1 ltr.)

Friuli-Venezia Giulia scuffed label.

3 500 ml. & 2 ltrs.

per lot $300 - $500

441 DOMINUS ESTATE 2013 Napa Valley u. bn.

The 2013 Dominus is, to my way of thinking, one of the most profound wines Christian Moueix has yet made in his rather brilliant winemaking history, both in France and in Napa Valley. This wine, with very low yields of only 3,500 cases and a final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, offers up notes of cedar wood, forest floor, loamy soil and oodles of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Very opaque purple in color, super-pure and intense, this wine has low acidity, but ripe, noticeable tannins. This is a 30- to 40-year wine and a profound effort from this famous vineyard in Yountville. Drink it over the next 40+ years. October 2015. 30th Vintage Edition.

WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $800 - $1,000

442 DOMINUS ESTATE 2013 Napa Valley u. bn.

The 2013 Dominus is, to my way of thinking, one of the most profound wines Christian Moueix has yet made in his rather brilliant winemaking history, both in France and in Napa Valley. This wine, with very low yields of only 3,500 cases and a final blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot and 4% Cabernet Franc, offers up notes of cedar wood, forest floor, loamy soil and oodles of blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Very opaque purple in color, super-pure and intense, this wine has low acidity, but ripe, noticeable tannins. This is a 30- to 40-year wine and a profound effort from this famous vineyard in Yountville. Drink it over the next 40+ years. October 2015. 30th Vintage Edition.

WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

443 ODETTE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE 2013 Napa Valley 2 x scraped labels.

3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

444 SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (1 mag.)

Alexander Valley u. vts. marked label.

SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (2) Alexander Valley, Sonoma u. 2 x vts. 2 x scraped labels.

SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (3) Napa Valley u. 3 x bn. 3 x scraped labels.

5 bts. & 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

445 RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 2012 Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. 2 x bn. 1 x marked label.

The 2012 Monte Bello is a beauty, wafting from the glass with complex aromas of plums, blackberries, bitter chocolate, black truffles, cigar tobacco and hints of crème de cassis. Its new oak is already well integrated. On the palate, the wine is fullbodied, richly tannic and very deep, with a layered, concentrated core of fruit framed by chalky, fine-grained tannins. The 2012 is still quite youthfully chewy at this early stage, but there’s a certain lavishness to its ripe blackberry fruit that suggests this will be a dramatic, even decadent Monte Bello in the style of the 2002 when it reaches maturity. Late September heat made for a record-setting harvest in only 16 days.

May 2018 Drink: 2022-2060 WA 96 2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

446 BERINGER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON PRIVATE RESERVE 2012 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

2 x scraped capsules.

BERINGER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON PRIVATE RESERVE 2013 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x vts. 2 x scraped capsules.

BERINGER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON BANCROFT RANCH 2007 (1) Howell Mountain, Napa Valley u. bn. marked & peeling label.

5 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

447 ALTAMURA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1999 (1 mag.)

Napa Valley marked label.

ALTAMURA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (3) Napa Valley 3 x scraped & marked labels.

3 bts. & 1 mag.

per lot $500 - $700

448 ALTAMURA CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Napa Valley 2 x peeling labels.

5 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

449 BERINGER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON PRIVATE RESERVE 2009 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked & scraped labels.

BERINGER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON PRIVATE RESERVE 2010 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked & scraped labels.

WA 96 BERINGER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON PRIVATE RESERVE 2011 (2) Napa Valley u. 1 x bn. 2 x soiled labels. 2 x scraped capsules.

6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

450 DUNN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN 2010 Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped labels & capsules.

The flagship wine comes from their high elevation vineyards on Howell Mountain.

The 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain possesses stunning minerality as well as sweet notes of ink, acacia flowers, blueberries and blackberries. Thick, unctuously textured and full-bodied with terrific concentration and density, it should drink well for two decades. October 2014 Drink: 2014-2034 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

451 FORMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 (4) Napa Valley u. 3 x bn. 2 x scraped labels.

MAYACAMAS VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2010 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn.

6 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

452 FORMAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2015 Napa Valley u. 5 bn.

5 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

453 O’SHAUGHNESSY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped labels.

O’SHAUGHNESSY CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

O’SHAUGHNESSY CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN 2014 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. scraped label.

O’SHAUGHNESSY CABERNET SAUVIGNON HOWELL MOUNTAIN 2016 (1) Napa Valley u. vts. scuffed label.

6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

454 PAHLMEYER PROPRIETARY RED 2009 (1) Napa Valley scraped label.

The 2009 Red Blend emerges from the glass with freshly cut flowers, mint, spices, minerals and pure, crystalline, dark red fruit. This is a gorgeous wine endowed with remarkable finesse. The style is weightless, elegant and totally refined. I especially like the way the wine fleshes out in the glass. The 2009 is 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Malbec. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2021.

December 2011 WA 93 ROBERT MONDAVI WINERY TO KALON VINEYARD THE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

455 STAGS LEAP WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE LEAP 2015 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked lables.

STAGS LEAP WINERY CABERNET SAUVIGNON THE LEAP 2016 (2) Napa Valley u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked lables.

4 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

456 NICKEL & NICKEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON BRANDING IRON 2011 (1) Oakville, Napa Valley u. vts.

NICKEL & NICKEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON C.C. RANCH 2013 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

NICKEL & NICKEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON HAYNE VINEYARD 2013 (1) Napa Valley u. vts. marked label.

NICKEL & NICKEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON JOHN C. SULLENGER VINEYARD 2013 (1) Napa Valley u. vts. marked label.

NICKEL & NICKEL CABERNET SAUVIGNON KELHAM VINEYARD 2009 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

5 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

457 RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 2010 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn. stained & wrinkled label. recessed cork.

WA 96 RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 2011 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn. scraped & wrinkled label.

RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 2012 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn. scraped & marked label.

WA 96 RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 2014 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn. marked label.

RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 2015 (2) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. 2 x bn. 1 x scraped label & capsule.

WA 95+ 6 bts.

per lot $1,500 - $1,700

458 RIDGE VINEYARDS MONTE BELLO 2013 Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

2 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

459 RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE 2012 (3) Santa Cruz Mountains u. 3 x bn. 1 x marked label.

RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE 2013 (3) Santa Cruz Mountains u. 3 x bn.

RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ESTATE 2014 (4) Santa Cruz Mountains u. 4 x bn.

10 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

460 ANAKOTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON HELENA DAKOTA VINEYARD 2010 (2) Sonoma County 2 x scraped labels.

ANAKOTA CABERNET SAUVIGNON HELENA DAKOTA VINEYARD 2012 (2) Sonoma County 2 x scraped labels.

4 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

461 CHATEAU ST. JEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON CINQ CEPAGES 2008 (1) Sonoma County u. bn. scraped label.

CHATEAU ST. JEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON CINQ CEPAGES 2010 (1) Sonoma County u. bn. scraped label.

CHATEAU ST. JEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON CINQ CEPAGES 2012 (1) Sonoma Coast u. bn. scraped label.

CHATEAU ST. JEAN CABERNET SAUVIGNON CINQ CEPAGES 2012 (2 mag.)

Sonoma Coast u. 2 x bn.

3 bts. & 2 mags.

per lot $300 - $500

462 SHAFER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON ONE POINT FIVE 2011 (2) Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2 x scraped labels.

SHAFER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON ONE POINT FIVE 2012 (2) Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 1 x scraped label. 1 x wrinkled label.

WA 94 SHAFER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON ONE POINT FIVE 2013 (3) Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 1 x scraped lable. 1 x peeling label.

WA 94 7 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

463 MONTES PURPLE ANGEL 2015 Colchagua Valley, Chile u. 6 x bn.

6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

464 ALTESINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2010 (3) Tuscany u. 3 x vts. 3 x scuffed labels.

ALTESINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2012 (3) Tuscany u. 3 x vts. 3 x scuffed labels.

6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

465 MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2017 (OWC) Tuscany WA 96 1 mag.

per lot $400 - $600

466 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 2008 (1) Napa Valley u. vts.

The 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection is the first example of this cuvee to include Merlot (about 14%) in the blend.

The Merlot component has given the wine a cocoa/chocolate nuance to its black currant, licorice-infused fruit. The tannins are velvety soft and the wine is beautifully textured and full-bodied. It is ideal for drinking now and over the next 15 years.

WS 94 WA 94 MOUNT EDEN VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. vts. scraped label.

RIDGE CABERNET SAUVIGNON KLEIN 2010 (1) Santa Cruz Mountains, California u. bn.

3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

467 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2006 Tuscany u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts.

The Tenuta San Guido 2006 Bolgheri Sassicaia is a timeless classic. This might just be the vintage to photograph in an encyclopedia entry for Sassicaia. This is especially true at this exact moment in its long and promising drinking window.

The wine shows less volume compared to some of the more opulent vintages, but it absolutely excels in terms of length and finish. It offers amazing drive and momentum that are fueled by the extremely fine nature of the wine’s texture and the seamless unity of its flavors. It treads in light and delicate footsteps that will carry it far into the future. As they say in Italian: “Piano piano si va lontano” (slowly slowly you go far). April 2017 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 96 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

468 DONATELLA CINELLI COLOMBINI BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO 2006 (1) Tuscany u. vts.

FONTODI FLACCIANELLO DELLA PIEVE 2008 (1) Tuscany u. bn. marked label. wrinkled capsule.

WA 96+ IL POGGIONE (PROPRIETÁ FRANCESCHI) RISERVA BRUNELLO VIGNA PAGANELLI 2003 (1 mag.)

Tuscany u. vts.

PODERE POGGIO SCALETTE PIANTONAIA ALTA VALLE DELLA GREVE IGT 2016 (1) Tuscany u. bn.

3 bts. & 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

469 AURELIO SETTIMO BAROLO ROCCHE 2010 (1) Piedmont u. 2.5 cm. scraped & marked label.

AURELIO SETTIMO BAROLO ROCCHE DELL’ANNUNZIATA 2006 (2) Piedmont u. 1 x 1 cm. 1 x 1.5 cm. 2 x marked labels.

FRATELLI SEGHESIO BAROLO VIGNETO LA VILLA 2008 (1) Piedmont u. bn. scraped label.

SCHIAVENZA BAROLO SERRALUNGA D’ALBA 2015 (4) Piedmont u. 4 x bn. 4 x marked labels.

8 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

470 BROVIA BAROLO ROCCHE DEI BROVIA 2008 (1) Piedmont FRATELLI BROVIA BAROLO VILLERO 2004 (1) Piedmont scraped & marked label.

FRATELLI BROVIA BAROLO VILLERO 2006 (1) Piedmont 3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

471 DOMENICO CLERICO BAROLO CIABOT MENTIN GINESTRA 2005 (2) Piedmont u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked labels.

DOMENICO CLERICO BAROLO CIABOT MENTIN GINESTRA 2006 (2) Piedmont u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

4 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

472 PIO CESARE BARBARESCO IL BRICCO 2004 (2) Piedmont u. 2 x vts. 2 x marked labels.

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO RISERVA RIO SORDO 2005 (2) Piedmont u. 2 x 1 cm. 2 x scraped labels.

SOTTIMANO BARBARESCO CURRÁ 2008 (3) Piedmont u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x scraped & marked labels.

SOTTIMANO BARBARESCO PAJORÉ 2007 (4) Piedmont u. 4 x 1 cm. 4 x marked labels.

11 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

473 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO RISERVA ASILI 2008 Piedmont u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x 1.5 cm.

2008 Barbaresco Riserva Asili possesses marvelous depth and richness, but also little of the early approachability and sexiness of Asili. With time in the glass, the wine’s inner perfume gradually emerges, but ultimately this is a Barbaresco to bury in the deepest corner of the cellar.

Once again, the Produttori have done a fabulous job with the Asili. The 2008 has nerves of steel and a huge, never-ending finish. It is by far the most imposing and structured Asili I have ever tasted from the Produttori. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2048. October 2012 WA 96 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

474 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO RISERVA ASILI 2005 (2) Piedmont u. 2 x 1 cm. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO RISERVA MONTESTEFANO 2005 (3) Piedmont u. 2 x 1 cm. 1 x 1.5 cm. 2 x scraped labels.

1 x marked label.

SOTTIMANO BARBARESCO CURRÁ 2006 (3) Piedmont u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x scraped & marked labels.

SOTTIMANO BARBARESCO FAUSONI 2006 (1) Piedmont u. 1 cm. scraped & marked label.

9 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

475 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO RISERVA MONTESTEFANO 2008 Piedmont u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x marked & wrinkled labels.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

476 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO RISERVA PORA 2008 Piedmont u. 4 x 1 cm. 4 x marked labels.

4 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

477 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2009 Rhône u. 3 x 1 cm.

The 2009 Hermitage exhibits a black/ purple color along with a sumptuous nose of roasted meats, ground pepper, black currants, blackberry jam, and subtle smoke and licorice. The extraordinary bouquet is followed by a wine of extravagant intensity as well as tremendous focus and precision. While not as powerful as the blockbuster 2003, the amazing 2009 may turn out to be a modern day version of their magnificent 1990 (which is drinking incredibly well at present). Anyone who loves Hermitage and has a cold cellar should be lining up to get a few bottles of this beauty.

December 2011 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $2,400 - $2,600

478 DOMAINE JEAN-LOUIS CHAVE HERMITAGE 2010 Rhône Pure perfection, the 2010 Hermitage reminds Jean-Louis Chave of their 1990. It appears to be a richer, fresher example of what I remember the 1990 tasting like in 1992. The wine exhibits an opaque purple color along with an extraordinary bouquet of sweet blackberry fruit intermixed with creme de cassis, lead pencil shavings, acacia flowers, bouquet garni, meat and crushed rocks. Full-bodied and stunningly rich with laser-like precision, this is a powerful, massive yet exceptionally wellbalanced wine that should be forgotten for a decade and drunk over the following 30-40 years. December 2012 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $2,800 - $3,000

479 CHÂTEAU SIXTINE CHÂTEAUNEUFDU-PAPE CUVÉE DU VATICAN 2005 (2) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 2 x 1 cm. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

BOSQUET DES PAPES CHÂTEAUNEUFDU-PAPE CHANTE LE MERLE VIEILLES VIGNES 2010 (4) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 4 x 1 cm. 4 x scraped & marked labels.

WA 99 LE VIEUX DONJON CHÂTEAUNEUFDU-PAPE 2007 (2) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 2 x 1.5 cm. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

WS 94 WA 96 8 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

480 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x 2 cm. 5 x scraped & marked labels. 1 x raised cork.

Reminiscent of the 1995, the 2005 Chateauneuf du Pape is tight, structured and backward, with high acidity and tannin.

Showing notes of blackcurrants, black raspberry, truffle, damp earth and cedar, with medium to full-bodied richness and depth, it needs another 3-5 years to reach the early stages of maturity, at which point it will hold for another decade or more.

February 2015 Drink: 2017-2035 WA 95 6 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

481 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2006 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 3 x scraped & marked labels.

Its dense plum/ruby/purple color is followed by a big, sweet perfume of black truffles, camphor, earth, incense, new saddle leather, and loads of peppery, blackberry, and herb-infused, meaty, black cherry fruit. Deep, full-bodied, and dense, with sweet tannin, this explosively rich Chateauneuf is a stronger effort than the 2005, 2004, or 2003. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2028. October 2008 WA 95 3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

482 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2007 (4) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 4 x 2 cm. 4 x scraped & marked labels.

1 x raised cork.

Beaucastel’s 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape has turned out even better out of bottle than I predicted. An inky/ruby/ purple color is followed by a glorious nose of blue and black fruits, truffles, pen ink, licorice, and meat juices as well as glorious levels of acidity and sweet tannin, buttressing the fruit’s fabulous freshness and vibrancy. This full-bodied effort still displays considerable tannin, no doubt because of the relatively high Mourvedre content. It should resolve its tannins in 2-4 years, and last for 25 or more. October 2009 WA 96 CHÂTEAU DE BEAUCASTEL CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE 2009 (2) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 2 x 1 cm. 2 x marked labels.

WS 96 WA 94 6 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

483 DOMAINE DE VIEUX TÉLÉGRAPHE CHÂTEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE LA CRAU 2005 Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 5 x 1 cm. 1 x stained & wrinkled label.

One of the most age-worthy cuvees in the appellation, Domaine du Vieux Télégraphe’s 2005 Châteauneuf du Pape was gorgeous on this occasion, showing classic iodine, seaweed and peppery herbs intermixed with layers of sweet currant, plum and blackberry fruits. Fullbodied, powerful and ripe, with a still youthful profile, this beauty won’t hit full maturity for another 3-4 years, and should hold for a decade or more after that.

February 2015 WS 95 WA 95 5 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

484 LOUIS LATOUR CORTONCHARLEMAGNE 2008 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru u. 3 x 1 cm. 1 x scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

485 LOUIS LATOUR CORTONCHARLEMAGNE 2009 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru 1 x scraped label.

2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

486 CHÂTEAU RIEUSSEC 2003 (3 hf. bt.)

Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 3 x vt. 3 x sctained & scraped labels.

CHÂTEAU SUDUIRAUT 2003 (4 hf. bt.)

Sauternes, Premier Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 1 x vts. 4 x scraped & marked labels.

7 hf. bts. per lot $300 - $500

487 DOW’S PORTO VINTAGE 2007 (2) Douro, Portugal 2 x scraped labels.

WA 94 FONSECA PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1) Douro, Portugal scraped label.

W & J GRAHAM’S PORTO VINTAGE 2000 (1 mag.)

Douro, Portugal stained & scraped label.

QUINTA DO NOVAL SILVAL PORTO VINTAGE 1997 (1) Douro, Portugal scraped label & capsule.

TAYLOR (FLADGATE) PORTO VINTAGE 2000 (1) Douro, Portugal u. bn. wrinkled & marked label.

5 bts. & 1 mag.

per lot $600 - $800

488 MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2004 (1) Tuscany u. bn. marked label.

MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2006 (1) Tuscany u. bn. marked label. recessed cork.

MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2014 (1) Tuscany u. bn. marked label.

3 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

489 MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2011 Tuscany u. 2 x vts. 2 x scraped labels.

2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

490 MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2015 Tuscany u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

The 2015 Tignanello is a wine that opens, like a fully blossomed rose, right in front of you. This vintage is immediately accessible, generous and opulent. The wine will surely flesh out and gain focus with more bottle age, but one of the best qualities of this vintage is just how beautiful the wine tastes straight out of the gate. The fruit is beautifully ripe with fresh blackberry and cherry nuances, spice, leather, sweet tobacco and smoke.

Up until this vintage, the various blending components that make up Tignanello were vinifed in separate lots. Starting with 2015, the wine is blended sooner in order to achieve better overall integration.

The entire Tignanello estate counts 130 hectares of vines, but the single-vineyard “Tignanello” that makes this wine is 57 hectares. Some 340,000 bottles were produced. September 2018 WA 96 2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

491 MARCHESI ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2016 Tuscany u. 4 x bn. 3 x scraped labels.

2 x recessed corks.

The wine offers an impeccable level of precision and laser-focus delivery of fruits, spices, tilled earth, espresso beans and Mediterranean herbs. This vintage follows the classic blending formula of 80% Sangiovese with about 13% Cabernet Sauvignon and 7% Cabernet Franc. The vines are now 15 to 20 years old. Compared to the 2015 vintage that ultimately appeared more chewy and succulent, this expression from the iconic 2016 vintage is more vibrant, nervous and jazzed. It shows more savory spice, saltiness and minerality, with a beautifully integrated quality of tannins. Some 320,000 bottles were produced. This wine is at the top of the list of some of the best Tignanello ever made, including the vintages 2007, 2009, 2010, 2013 and 2015.

May 2019 Drink 2020-2045 WA 97 4 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

492 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2004 Tuscany u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

This strong series of 2004s continues with the gorgeous 2004 Ornellaia. A lively dark ruby, it is a vibrant effort bursting with expressive aromatics and layered, well-delineated fruit, showing much purity on the palate and closing with a long, finessed finish. Readers hoping to catch this wine’s full array of nuances will have to wait at least another few years as the wine remains quite primary today.

February 2007 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

493 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 2006 Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped labels.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

494 DOMAINE DU PÉGAU CHÂTEAUNEUFDU-PAPE CUVÉE RÉSERVÉE 2004 (1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 1 cm. marked label. recessed cork. wrinkled capsule.

One of the clear standouts in the vintage, the Feraud’s 2004 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee (which includes a splash of Grenache Blanc in the blend) offers both stunning aromatic complexity paired with a voluptuous, supple and downright sexy profile on the palate. Loaded with classic Pegau spice, tobacco leaf, saddle leather, cured meats and lavender aromas and flavors, this beauty has no hard edges, full-bodied richness and weight, and a seamless finish that keeps you coming back to the glass. A wine that hasn’t shut down since bottling, it should continue to evolve gracefully for another decade at least. This is one of those wines you don’t want to miss. February 2014 Drink: 20142024 WA 95 DOMAINE DU PÉGAU CHÂTEAUNEUFDU-PAPE CUVÉE RÉSERVÉE 2005 (1) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 2 cm. stained & scraped label. recessed cork. wrinkled capsule.

DOMAINE DU PÉGAU CHÂTEAUNEUFDU-PAPE CUVÉE RÉSERVÉE 2006 (4) Châteauneuf-du-Pape u. 3 x 1 cm. 1 x 1.5 cm. 4 x stained & marked labels. 4 x recessed corks.

6 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

495 DOMINUS ESTATE 2004 Napa Valley u. 3 x bn.

Like so many 2004s, the 2004 Dominus is a full-bodied wine showing brilliantly at age ten, with loads of complex cedar, kirsch, Christmas fruitcake, black currants and spice box. It has a creamy, opulent texture, but remains light on its feet. This sexy wine is showing exceptionally well and is best drunk over the next 10-15 years. WS 93 WA 97 3 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

496 DOMINUS ESTATE 2005 Napa Valley u. 3 x bn.

This is one of the vintage’s greatest wines.

Dense purple and youthful, with a glorious nose of earth, blackcurrants, sweet black cherries and incense, the oak is pushed way in the background, as it is in all of the Moueix wines, and the result is a wine of terroir, of great originality and authenticity.

This full-bodied classic from Dominus can be drunk now, but really won’t hit its prime for another 4-5 years and last at least another two decades or more.

June 2015 Drink: 2019-2040 WA 98 3 bts.

per lot $1,000 - $1,200

497 DOMINUS ESTATE 2006 Napa Valley u. 3 x bn. 3 x scuffed labels.

Very deep garnet-purple colour. A wonderfully perfumed nose of violets, crushed blackberries, black cherries, mace and cloves leading into some smoked meat and mocha aromas with swirling.

Very structured on the palate with high acidity, a medium to high level of fine tannins and a full body providing plenty of flesh in the mid-palate. Very long layered finish. WA 96 3 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

498 DOMINUS ESTATE 2007 Napa Valley u. 3 x bn. 3 x scuffed labels.

The 2007 Dominus, the quintessential model of haute couture, is pure elegance exhibiting a seamless integration of wood, tannin, alcohol and acidity as well as a complex bouquet of cedar, new saddle leather, sweet kirsch, black currant and plum fruit and a notion of licorice. Both the 2007 and 2008 Dominus should drink well for 25-30 years. WA 98 3 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

499 DOMINUS ESTATE 2008 Napa Valley u. 1 x bn. 2 x vts. 3 x marked labels.

Made in a more masculine style, the 2008 Dominus has all of that along with bigger body and more structure, fat, density and texture. Both are brilliant wines and they represent the finest back-to-back vintages for Dominus since 2001 and 2002 or 1990 and 1991. Both the 2007 and 2008 Dominus should drink well for 25-30 years.

December 2010 WA 99 3 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

500 DOMINUS ESTATE 2011 Napa Valley u. 3 x bn. 1 x marked label.

JS 93 3 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

501 SHAFER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON ONE POINT FIVE 2005 Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 3 x scraped labels.

The sensational 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five, which is their Stags Leap blend of 98% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Petit Verdot aged 20 months in 70% new oak barrels, of which half are French and half American.

It’s the latter component that surprised me, because whatever American oak they’re using is wonderfully subtle and well-integrated. This wine has an opaque purple color and a beautiful nose of charcoal, graphite, blackberry and an essence of gorgeously pure creme de cassis fruit mixed with spring flowers.

With impeccably and flawlessly integrated oak, acidity and tannin, this full-bodied yet elegant and stunning wine is just coming into its plateau of maturity, where it should stay for another 10-15 years. Like the Merlot, this tips the scales at 14.9% alcohol. June 2015 WA 94 3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

502 SHAFER VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON ONE POINT FIVE 2007 Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 4 x scraped labels. 1 x recessed cork.

4 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

503 PIERRE-YVES COLIN-MOREY CORTON-CHARLEMAGNE 2018 Côte de Beaune, Grand Cru u. 1 cm. scraped & marked label. scraped capsule.

1 bt.

per lot $700 - $900

504 SALON CHAMPAGNE BLANC DE BLANCS BRUT 1997 Champagne scraped label.

1 bt.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

505 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE 1990 Champagne u. 1 cm.

The profoundly rich 1990 Dom Perignon is a creamy-textured, full styled offering that loses none of its elegance in spite of its flavor authority. It will improve for 5-10 years, and appears capable of surpassing the fabulous 1985 and 1982.

It seems obvious that the quality of the 1990 Champagne vintage is going to be remarkable, and the world-wide demand will be unprecedented. The message buy them now! February 1997 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $500 - $700

506 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE 1992 Champagne 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

507 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE 1995 Champagne u. bn.

1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

508 DOMAINE ARMAND ROUSSEAU PÈRE ET FILS CHAMBERTIN-CLOS DE BÈZE 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 cm. soiled & damaged label. recessed cork.

1 bt.

per lot $4,000 - $5,000

509 PENFOLDS GRANGE 1988 South Australia u. 2 x vts. 2 x wrinkled & marked labels.

1 x scraped label. 2 x scuffed labels.

2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

510 BODEGAS VEGA-SICILIA RIBERA DEL DUERO ÚNICO 1990 Ribera del Duero, Spain u. bn. wrinkled & marked label.

It is extremely well defined and powerful yet succinctly focused. The palate is ripe and sweet on the entry. Vibrant red fruit, orange peel, marmalade, Asian spices all vie for attention. There is great weight and potency, building in the mouth that is rich in glycerine and climaxes with a spicy, meaty finish that tightly grips the mouth.

It has a Right Bank, Cabernet Franc like persona. This is a lovely, decadent Unico that is surfeit with fresh and vitality, a Rubenesque Unico of some style. 109,548 bottles produced. Drink now-2030.

August 2012 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

511 CHÂTEAU MARGAUX 1995 Margaux, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

The wine is medium to full-bodied, with extraordinary richness, fabulous equilibrium, and hefty tannin in the finish.

In spite of its large size and youthfulness, this wine is user-friendly and accessible.

This is a thrilling Margaux that will always be softer and more evolved than its broader-shouldered sibling, the 1996.

How fascinating it will be to follow the evolution of both of these vintages over the next half century. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2040. February 1998 WS 97 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $1,600 - $1,800

512 CHÂTEAU PALMER 1989 (1) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. vts. soiled label.

Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 1989 Château Palmer has always been my favourite vintage from that decade after the 1983. The first bottle was unfortunately corked. The second was as it should be: the nose tensile with red berries, sous-bois, potpourri and strawberry pastille - lively and energetic.

The palate is medium-bodied and vibrant right from the start, silky in texture with plenty of citrus fruit, gently building to a harmonious and detailed finish that lingers in the mouth. This is a magnificent Château Palmer that continues to effortlessly dish out so much vinous pleasure. Tasted May 2015. WA 96 CHÂTEAU PALMER 1995 (1) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. bn. soiled label.

2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

513 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1995 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. bn. wrinkled & stained label.

The 1995 Lafite-Rothschild (only one-third of the harvest made it into the final blend) is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. The wine was showing spectacularly well when I tasted it in November, 1997. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color, and a sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit is present in this mediumbodied, tightly-knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated Lafite. February 1998 WS 96 WA 95 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1988 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. vts. stained, marked & scraped label. raised cork. scraped capsule.

CHÂTEAU LATOUR 1979 (1) Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. ts. wrinkled & scraped label. recessed cork.

3 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

514 CHÂTEAU LAFITE ROTHSCHILD 1995 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x wrinkled, marked & peeling labels.

The 1995 Lafite-Rothschild (only one-third of the harvest made it into the final blend) is a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 17% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc. The wine was showing spectacularly well when I tasted it in November, 1997. It exhibits a dark ruby purple color, and a sweet, powdered mineral, smoky, weedy cassis-scented nose. Beautiful sweetness of fruit is present in this mediumbodied, tightly-knit, but gloriously pure, well-delineated Lafite. February 1998 WS 96 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $1,900 - $2,100

515 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1989 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked & scraped label.

I have tasted the Château Lynch Bages 1989 several times since my last penned note in 2010. It is such a consistent wine, a Pauillac that never lets you down. Here it continues to sport a relatively backward blackberry and cedar scented nose, the graphite (pencil box) element a little more accentuated. The aromatic purr like a Bentley, unraveling with each swirl of the glass. The palate is very well defined with a rigid structure, well-judged acidity and hints of chestnut and cooked meat offering secondary notes on the dense finish that suggest a long drinking plateau. What a stupendous wine from Jean-Michel Cazes!

Tasted June 2014. Drink: 2014-2030 WA 95 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 1995 (2) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 1 x bn. 1 x vts. 2 x marked & scraped labels.

3 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

516 CHÂTEAU MOUTON ROTHSCHILD 1989 Pauillac, 1er Cru Classé u. 2 x ts. 2 x stained, marked & scraped labels. 1 x raised cork. 2 x scraped capsules.

Tasted from magnum and presented by Baron Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, the 1989 Château Mouton-Rothschild might not reach the ethereal heights of the 1982 or 1986, but it is certainly a lovely Claret.

It has an attractive, slightly leafy bouquet armed with cedar and pencil lead. There is less fruit concentration than I expected, resolutely classic, slightly austere Bordeaux.

The palate follows suit. Tasted February 2016. Drink: 2016-2035 WA 93 2 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

517 CHÂTEAU PICHON BARON 1995 Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 1 x vts. 4 x marked labels.

1 x stained label.

4 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

518 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2006 (3) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn.

The 2006 Château Pontet-Canet has an extremely pure, vivacious, perfumed bouquet with crushed violets infusing the blueberry and blackberry fruit. But it is all about the detail and precision in this wine. The palate is medium-bodied with a gentle grip in the mouth: lightly toasted black fruit, dried orange peel, cedar and a pinch of white pepper. This feels very cohesive and poised with just a touch of mint entering right on the finish. What a great wine from Alfred Tesseron and JeanMichel Comme. Go grab the corkscrew now, but don’t feel that this wine has to be opened for another 5-6 years. Tasted January 2016. WA 94 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2007 (3) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn.

6 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

519 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2008 Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn.

A candidate for the “wine of the vintage,” Pontet Canet’s 2008 boasts an opaque purple color as well as copious aromas of sweet blueberries, blackberries and black currant fruit intertwined with lead pencil shavings, subtle barbecue smoke and a hint of forest floor. Full-bodied, with fabulous richness, texture and tremendous freshness, this first-growthlike effort is more developed than the uber-powerful 2010. Give it 5-8 years of cellaring and drink it over the following three decades. Bravo! Drink: 2016-2046 May 2011 WA 96 3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

520 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2009 Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn. 3 x recessed corks.

An amazing wine in every sense, this classic, full-bodied Pauillac is the quintessential Pontet Canet from proprietor Alfred Tesseron, who continues to reduce yields and farms his vineyards biodynamically – a rarity in Bordeaux.

Black as a moonless night, the 2009 Pontet Canet offers up notes of incense, graphite, smoke, licorice, creme de cassis and blackberries. A wine of irrefutable purity, laser-like precision, colossal weight and richness, and sensational freshness, this is a tour de force in winemaking that is capable of lasting 50 or more years.

The tannins are elevated, but they are sweet and beautifully integrated as are the acidity, wood and alcohol (which must be in excess of 14%). This vineyard, which is situated on the high plateau of Pauillac adjacent to Mouton Rothschild, appears to have done everything perfectly in 2009.

Maturity: 2025-2075 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

521 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2010 Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn.

An absolutely amazing wine, from grapes harvested between the end of September and October 17, this blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and the rest Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot has close to 15% natural alcohol. It comes from one of the few biodynamic vineyards in Bordeaux, but you are likely to see many more, given the success that Tesseron seems to be having at all levels, both in his vineyards and in his fermentation/ winemaking. An astounding, compelling wine with the classic Pauillac nose more often associated with its cross-street neighbor, Mouton-Rothschild, creme de cassis, there are also some violets and other assorted floral notes. The wine has off-the-charts massiveness and intensity but never comes across as heavy, overbearing or astringent. Drink: 2021-2061 July 2016 WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

522 CHÂTEAU PONTET-CANET 2011 Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. 3 x bn.

WA 93 3 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

523 CARRUADES DE LAFITE 2007 Pauillac u. 3 x bn.

3 bts.

per lot $1,100 - $1,300

524 CHÂTEAU PICHON LONGUEVILLE COMTESSE DE LALANDE 2008 Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x vts. 1 x scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

525 CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 Napa Valley They appear to be immune to some of winedom’s less than intelligent trends and fads that we see from time to time, and the result is a spectacular 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon 40th Anniversary offering. Its dense purple/black color is followed by copious quantities of crème de cassis and blackberry fruit, silky tannins, a voluptuous texture and stunning purity as well as length. This full-bodied effort is a fabulous example of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon as well as a tribute to this amazing family. It is so good now, why wait? However, I’m sure that like most vintages of Caymus, it will last for 20-25 years. Amazing! October 2014 WA 96 3 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

526 DOMINUS ESTATE 2010 Napa Valley u. 2 x bn.

Composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, the stunning, full-bodied 2010 Dominus boasts an exceptional perfume of hoisin sauce, licorice, underbrush, forest floor, plums, black currants and jammy cherries intertwined with hints of cedar, baking spices and oak. Full-bodied and voluptuously textured, the 2010 is on a slightly faster evolutionary track than the 2009 (somewhat of an anomaly for these two vintages). This exquisite as well as prodigious 2010 can be drunk young, but it should age effortlessly for 20-25 years.

Bravo! WA 100 2 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

527 DOMINUS ESTATE 2010 Napa Valley u. 3 x bn. 1 x raised cork Composed of 95% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Petit Verdot, the stunning, full-bodied 2010 Dominus boasts an exceptional perfume of hoisin sauce, licorice, underbrush, forest floor, plums, black currants and jammy cherries intertwined with hints of cedar, baking spices and oak. Full-bodied and voluptuously textured, the 2010 is on a slightly faster evolutionary track than the 2009 (somewhat of an anomaly for these two vintages). This exquisite as well as prodigious 2010 can be drunk young, but it should age effortlessly for 20-25 years.

Bravo! WA 100 3 bts.

per lot $1,200 - $1,400

528 ULTRAMARINE PINOT NOIR ROSÉ HEINTZ VINEYARD 2015 Sonoma Coast, California u. 5 cm.

1 bt.

per lot $200 - $400

529 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 Tuscany u. bn.

This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

530 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 Tuscany This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 mag.

per lot $800 - $1,000

531 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 Tuscany This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 1 mag.

per lot $800 - $1,000

532 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $800 - $1,000

533 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 1 mag.

per lot $800 - $1,000

534 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2016 (OWC) Tuscany This wine is chiseled and sharp with blackberry, ripe cherry, grilled herb and barbecue spice. The aromas flow from the glass in a continuous stream and are all marked by radiant intensity. The mouthfeel is long and powerful. The crisp linearity of the wine’s tannic backbone is perfectly measured to the volume and depth of the fruit flavors. To my mind, the 2016 Sassicaia stands tall next to the epic 1985 vintage that set the ultimate benchmark for vino italiano. January 2019 Drink to 2050 WA 100 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

535 ANTINORI SOLAIA TOSCANA IGT 2015 Tuscany u. 5 x bn.

With the 2015 vintage, Solaia is liquid sunshine not just in name but also in fact. The bouquet is immediately soft and sensual with dark fruit, spice and sweet tobacco. The mouthfeel shows intensity and power, but you don’t get any heavy residue from the dry extract (measured at 33 grams per liter). Indeed, the wine feels glossy, tonic and fresh. It is composed of mostly Cabernet Sauvignon with Sangiovese and a tiny part Cabernet Franc. There is a bit of crunch or snap that comes thanks to the more acidity-prone Sangiovese grape (the wine measures 3.5 in pH). Finally, the tannins are beautifully sweet and ripe. This wine is meticulously executed, and the 2015 vintage lives up to an ideal of what we imagine Solaia to be.

It will be released about a week after this review is published. Some 80,000 bottles were produced. September 2018.

Drink: 2020-2050 WA 100 5 bts.

per lot $2,400 - $2,600

536 TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2015 (1) Tuscany u. bn.

TENUTA DELL’ORNELLAIA BOLGHERI SUPERIORE ORNELLAIA 2016 (5) Tuscany WA 98 6 bts.

per lot $2,100 - $2,300

537 CASA FERREIRINHA BARCA-VELHA 2008 Douro, Portugal u. 1 cm.

Call it a Burgundy lover’s vintage in Douro.

On its own terms, this is pretty fine. Still a touch closed, this understated Barca Velha has considerable potential for improvement in the cellar. I’m still not sure it will have quite the aging curve that these wines ordinarily do, but they all hold rather well. There are about 700 bottles available for the USA out of a total of 18,000 produced. December 2016 Drink: 2017-2042 WA 95 1 bt.

per lot $700 - $900

538 CHÂTEAU LAFLEUR 2018 Pomerol u. bn.

After a lot of air, it slowly unfurls to reveal alluring scents of fresh black cherries, ripe blackberries and redcurrant jelly, leading to suggestions of sandalwood, pencil shavings, lilacs and forest floor, with emerging, heady wafts of camphor, iron ore and Indian spices. The rich, full-bodied palate is equally slow to read, offering whispers and murmurs of earth and exotic spice-laced black fruits with glimpses at a fleeting floral undercurrent, framed by firm, finely grained tannins and beautifully knit freshness, finishing with an edifying perfume. This is liquid poetry, but I would touch it for 7-8 years, at least. Should you be around in 40 years’ time, expect it to blow your mind. March 2021 Drink to 2070 WA 98+ 1 bt.

per lot $2,000 - $2,200

539 CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 1996 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

WS 92 WA 93 CHÂTEAU GRAND-PUY-LACOSTE 2000 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label. raised cork.

WS 92 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $400 - $600

540 CHÂTEAU LYNCH-BAGES 2000 (1) Pauillac, 5ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label. scraped capsule.

Beginning to open magnificently, the still dense purple-colored 2000 reveals a blossoming bouquet of blackberries, cassis, graphite and pen ink. Full-bodied with velvety tannins that have resolved themselves beautifully over the last eleven years, this wine is still an adolescent, but it exhibits admirable purity, texture, mouthfeel and power combined with elegance. One of the all-time great examples of Lynch Bages, the 2000 is just beginning to drink well yet promises to last for another 20-25+ years. August 2011 WA 97 CHÂTEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON 2000 (1) Pauillac, 2ième Cru Classé u. vts. marked label.

WA 97 2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

541 CHÂTEAU PAPE CLEMENT 2005 Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 1 x marked & soiled label.

A blend of 55% Merlot and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, Pape Clement’s 2005 has an opaque purple color and smoky barbecue and chocolaty notes intermixed with cassis and blackberries. There is also some underlying minerality in this fullbodied, super-concentrated wine, which has wonderfully sweet, well-integrated tannins. This majestic, multidimensional wines is one of the great, great wines of the vintage. It should drink well for at least another 25 years. June 2015 Drink: 2015-2040 WS 96 WA 99 2 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

542 CHÂTEAU LA CONSEILLANTE 1990 (1) Pomerol u. bn. marked & soiled label.

WA 94 CHÂTEAU DUCRU-BEAUCAILLOU 2000 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn. scraped label.

A stunning wine from Ducru Beaucaillou which showcases its great terroir, this elegant but substantial 2000 has a dense purple color that has hardly budged since it was first bottled. Displaying a floral note, with hints of boysenberries, black raspberries, black currants and a touch of background oak, the wine has superb concentration and density, but still has some substantial tannins that are not yet fully resolved. I originally predicted that it should be drinkable from 2010-2030, but I would modify that now to 2015-2035.

June 2010 WA 95 2 bts.

per lot $800 - $1,000

543 PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE 1995 (1) Rhône u. 1.5 cm. scraped & marked label. recessed cork.

PAUL JABOULET AÎNÉ HERMITAGE LA CHAPELLE 1996 (1) Rhône u. 1 cm. scraped & marked label. recessed cork.

2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

544 PENFOLDS GRANGE 1995 South Australia u. bn. marked label.

WA 92 1 bt.

per lot $400 - $600

545 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2004 (OWC) Tuscany 6 bts.

per lot $2,600 - $2,800

546 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2010 (1) Tuscany u. bn. stained label. recessed cork.

The 2010 Sassicaia was just released and it’s an outstanding bottle. I think that people are going to love this newest Sass.

The red is very aromatic with currant, dried berry, cocoa bean, and hints of wood. It’s full-bodied, with intense yet very polished tannins and a long finish.

It’s very refined and beautiful with a tangy finish. The Cabernet Franc comes through here at the finish. Lively. Hard not to drink now. June 2013 jamessuckling.com WA 94 JS 94 TENUTA SAN GUIDO BOLGHERI SASSICAIA 2015 (1) Tuscany u. bn.

This is a confident and proud red wine from Tuscany. Starting with the primary material at hand, you sense the quality of fruit thanks to the wine’s beautifully dark appearance and the rich texture it offers to the palate. The acidity is integrated, but more freshness still would have been welcomed in my view (and would also contribute to its longevity). The bouquet is amplified both in terms of volume and length. Its playlist includes dark berry fruit, spice, leather, licorice and roasted coffee bean. Yet, the mouthfeel is extremely graceful and silky. The wine’s undisputed pedigree is showcased on the palate.

February 2018 Drink to 2045 WA 97 2 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

547 BENI BAROLO BATASIOLO VIGNETO CEREQUIO 2006 (1) Piedmont u. bn. scraped label.

ARGIANO SOLENGO 2004 (1) Tuscany u. bn. scraped label. wrinkled capsule.

BIBI GRAETZ TESTAMATTA TOSCANA IGT 2006 (1) Tuscany u. vts. wrinkled label.

FATTORIA LE PUPILLE (ELISABETTA GEPPETTI) MAREMMA TOSCANA SAFFREDI 2007 (1) Tuscany u. vts.

ANTINORI TIGNANELLO TOSCANA IGT 2004 (1) Tuscany u. vts.

WS 95 WA 94

POGGIO ANTICO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO ALTERO 2007 (1) Tuscany u. bn.

CESARI AMARONE DELLA VALPOLICELLA CLASSICO RISERVA BOSAN 2008 (1) Veneto u. 1 cm. scuffed label.

8 bts.

PIAN DELL’ORINO BRUNELLO DI MONTALCINO RISERVA 2007 (1) Tuscany u. bn. scuffed label.

per lot $800 - $1,000

548 CLARENDON HILLS ASTRALIS SHIRAZ 2012 (1) McLaren Vale, Australia scraped label.

ELDERTON COMMAND SHIRAZ SINGLE VINEYARD 2013 (1) Barossa Valley, South Australia MOSS WOOD CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2016 (1) Margaret River, Australia TORBRECK SHIRAZ THE FACTOR 2012 (1) Barossa Valley, South Australia u. 2 cm. wrinkled label.

4 bts.

per lot $500 - $700

549 BODEGAS LUIS CANAS HIRU 3 RACIMOS 2007 (1) Spain u. bn. scuffed label.

HENSCHKE MOUNT EDELSTONE SHIRAZ 2012 (1) Australia 2 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

550 BODEGAS SIERRA CANTABRIA RIOJA AMANCIO 2010 (1) Rioja, Spain u. bn. scraped label.

BLACKBIRD VINEYARDS PARAMOUR 2014 (1) Napa Valley u. bn.

SILVER OAK CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (1) Alexander Valley u. bn. peeling label. recessed cork.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

551 CAKEBREAD CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (1) Napa Valley u. bn. scuffed label.

FAUST CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2014 (1) Napa Valley u. bn.

BACIO DIVINO JANZEN BECKSTOFFER TO KALON CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2013 (1) Napa Valley scraped label.

3 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

552 CHÂTEAU MALESCOT ST. EXUPÉRY 2005 (1) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

WA 96 CHÂTEAU LA MISSION HAUT-BRION 2001 (1) Pessac-Léognan, Grand Cru Classé u. bn.

WA 96 CHÂTEAU CANON-LA-GAFFELIÈRE 2005 (1) Saint-Émilion, Premier Grand Cru Classé B u. vts. scraped capsule. recessed cork.

WA 94

CHÂTEAU LA GOMERIE 2005 (1) Saint-Émilion, Grand Cru Classé u. bn. marked label. recessed cork.

WA 95

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE POYFERRÉ 2005 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn.

CHÂTEAU COS D’ESTOURNEL 2000 (1) Saint-Estèphe, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn. marked label.

WA 97

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE-LAS-CASES 2001 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. bn. scraped label & capsule.

CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE BARTON 2003 (1) Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. vts. scraped label. wrinkled capsule. recessed cork.

WA 96

8 bts.

per lot $1,700 - $1,900

553 LOUIS JADOT POMMARD LES RUGIENS 2006 (1) Côte de Beaune, Premier Cru marked & scraped label. recessed cork.

FAIVELEY NUITS ST. GEORGE LES PORÊTS SAINT-GEORGES 2005 (1) Côte de Nuits, Premier Cru u. 1 cm. marked label. recessed cork.

2 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

554 J. LABET & DECHELETTE CHÂTEAU DE LA TOUR CLOS-VOUGEOT 1990 Côte de Nuits, Grand Cru u. 1 cm. scraped, marked & stained label. scraped capsule. recessed cork.

1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

555 PENFOLDS SHIRAZ RWT 2001 (2) Barossa Valley, South Australia u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

1 x recessed cork.

CLARENDON HILLS GRENACHE OLD VINES HICKINBOTHAM 2004 (1) South Australia u. 1 cm. scraped & marked label.

3 bts.

per lot $300 - $500

556 PRODUTTORI DEL BARBARESCO BARBARESCO RISERVA MONTEFICO 1990 Piedmont u. 1 cm. damaged label.

1 bt.

per lot $200 - $400

557 CAKEBREAD CELLARS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 1999 Napa Valley u. 2 x bn. 2 x scraped & marked labels.

2 bts.

per lot $200 - $400

558 CHÂTEAU PALMER 2005 (OWC) Margaux, 3ième Cru Classé Tasted at the Château Palmer vertical in London, the 2005 Château Palmer is a legend in the making. Apparently the vines received 57% less rain than average, yet the 2005 shrugs off any water deficiency and has nurtured a wondrously pixelated bouquet, whereby mineralité shines through the black cherry and blueberry fruit. Search deeper and you discover veins of graphite that impart a Pauillaclike allure. The palate is medium-bodied and intense, but it is not overwhelming, a Margaux that is galvanized with a firm backbone thereby ensuring this will age over the long term. The symmetry here is enthralling - a 2005 that is destined for greatness. The only question is whether it will surpass the 2009 or 2010 Palmer? It will be fun finding out. Tasted May 2015.

Drink: 2022-2050 WS 94 WA 98 1 3 ltr.

per lot $2,300 - $2,500

559 CHÂTEAU LÉOVILLE LAS CASES 1996 Saint-Julien, 2ième Cru Classé u. 2 x bn. 2 x marked labels.

2 x scuffed capsules.

A profound Leoville Las Cases, it is one of the great modern day wines of Bordeaux. This wine’s hallmark remains a sur-maturite (over-ripeness) of the Cabernet Sauvignon grape. Yet the wine has retained its intrinsic classicism, symmetry, and profound potential for complexity and elegance. The black/ purple color is followed by a spectacular nose of cassis, cherry liqueur, pain grille, and minerals. It is powerful and rich on the attack, with beautifully integrated tannin, massive concentration, yet no hint of heaviness or disjointedness. As this wine sits in the glass it grows in stature and richness. It is a remarkable, seamless, palate-staining, and extraordinarily elegant wine - the quintessential St.-Julien.

Despite the sweetness of the tannin, I would recommend cellaring this wine for 7-8 years. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2035.

WS 92 WA 98 2 bts.

per lot $900 - $1,100

560 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE 1990 (OWC) Champagne The profoundly rich 1990 Dom Perignon is a creamy-textured, full styled offering that loses none of its elegance in spite of its flavor authority. It will improve for 5-10 years, and appears capable of surpassing the fabulous 1985 and 1982.

It seems obvious that the quality of the 1990 Champagne vintage is going to be remarkable, and the world-wide demand will be unprecedented. The message - buy them now! February 1997 WA 96 1 bt.

per lot $500 - $700

561 DOM PÉRIGNON CHAMPAGNE 1976 Champagne u. 3 cm. scraped label.

1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

562 HENRIQUES & HENRIQUES MALMSEY CENTURY SOLERA 1900 NV Portugal 2 x stained labels. 1 x peeling label.

3 bts.

per lot $2,400 - $2,600

563 BODEGAS TORO ALBALÁ DON PX CONVENTO SELECCIÓN 1946 (OWC) Montilla-Moriles, Spain Plus sampler. The 1946 Don PX Convento Seleccion produced with Pedro Ximenez grapes dehydrated under the sun at the time of the Second World War, was only bottled in September 2011. This is an extreme wine, my first descriptor was ultra-mega-super concentrated. It is unbelievably powerful, both in the nose and the palate, full of umami, with sweet cinnamon, Christmas cake, camphor, petrol, lemongrass, Belgian chocolate and butter. Incredibly complex and rich, sweet, balanced and smooth in the palate, it is both very sweet and somehow salty, and with time it develops a black olive note. It combines the texture of the 1962 and the elegance of the 1949. It is as decadent as it gets. 825 bottles were produced. This wine will survive all of us. These wines are kept for generations and offered in very small quantities, but it’s amazing that you can still buy and drink something so old, and I’m even tempted to say that it might represent good value for what it is. A real tour de force sweet wine. Drink it if you ever have the privilege to do so from 2013-2060. August 2013. WA 100 1 bt.

per lot $300 - $500

564 VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN CHAMPAGNE BRUT VINTAGE 1998 (1) Champagne scraped & wrinkled label.

VEUVE CLICQUOT PONSARDIN CHAMPAGNE BRUT LA GRANDE DAME 1990 (1) Champagne scraped & peeling label.

2 bts.

per lot $600 - $800

565 DOM PÉRIGNON PLÉNITUDE 2 2002 (OC) Champagne 1 bt.

per lot $600 - $800

566 BRIGHT’S SILVER JUBILEE CANADIAN PORT (3, OC) Ontario, Canada BRIGHT’S SILVER JUBILEE CANADIAN SHERRY (1, OC) Ontario, Canada 4 bts.

per lot $700 - $900

Wine Index Argentina Mendoza, Argentina 2006 Bodega Catena Zapata Nicolás Catena Zapata (261)

D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395) 2005 D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395) 2006 D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395) 2007 D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395) 2008 D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395)

Australia

2012 Clarendon Hills Astralis Shiraz (548)

Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon (560) Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut La Grande Dame (564) 1992 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon (506) 1993 Dom Pérignon Champagne (381) 1995 Bouchard Père Et Fils Corton-Charlemagne (507) 1996 Dom Pérignon Champagne Rosé (382)

Australia

New South Wales, Australia

2005 Kilikanoon Shiraz Testament (396)

2008 De Bortoli Noble One Botrytis Sémillon (260)

2012 Henschke Mount Edelstone Shiraz (549)

South Australia

1998 Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Champagne Brut Vintage (564)

Barossa Valley, South Australia

1982 Penfolds Grange (259)

2000 Louis Roederer Champagne Cristal Brut (388)

2001 Penfolds Shiraz Rwt (555)

1988 Penfolds Grange (509)

2012 Torbreck Shiraz The Factor (548)

1995 Penfolds Grange (544)

2013 Elderton Command Shiraz Single Vineyard (548)

1998 Penfolds Grange (359)

2002 Dom Pérignon Andy Warhol Edition (409) Dom Pérignon Champagne Andy Warhol Tribute Collection (416) Dom Pérignon Champagne P2 (565) Dom Pérignon Champagne Rosé (152)

Clare Valley, Australia

2004 Clarendon Hills Grenache Old Vines Hickinbotham (555) Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon John Riddoch (260)

2001 Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle (396) 2002 Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle (396) 2003 Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle (396) 2004 Kilikanoon Shiraz Covenant (396) Kilikanoon Shiraz Oracle (396)

Margaret River, Australia 2016 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon (548)

2005 Kilikanoon Shiraz Baroota Reserve (396) 2006 Glaetzer Shiraz Amon-Ra Barossa Valley (260) 2016 Penfolds Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 707 (390, 391)

Canada Ontario, Canada NV Bright’s Silver Jubilee Canadian Port (566) Bright’s Silver Jubilee Canadian Sherry (566)

McLaren Vale, Australia 2001 D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395) 2002 D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395) 2003 D’arenberg The Dead Arm Shiraz (395) 2004

Champagne

1997 Salon Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut (504)

2004 Dom Pérignon Champagne (410) Krug Champagne Vintage Brut (384, 385) 2006 Dom Pérignon Champagne Rosé (156, 153, 154, 155) Krug Champagne Clos Du Mesnil (383) Krug Champagne Vintage Brut (386, 387) 2008 Dom Pérignon Champagne Lenny Kravitz Limited Edition (150, 151) Krug Champagne Vintage Brut (411) Taittinger Champagne Comtes De Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut (415) 2012 Bollinger Champagne La Grande Année (147, 148, 149) Salon Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut (389) 2013 Pol Roger Champagne Blanc De Blancs Vintage (412) Pol Roger Champagne Vintage Brut (413) NV Gosset Champagne Grande Réserve (336, 337, 338, 339) Roses De Jeanne / Cédric Bouchard Champagne Blanc De Noirs Côte De Val Vilaine (414)

Champagne 1976 Moët & Chandon Champagne Cuvée Dom Pérignon (561) 1990 Dom Pérignon Champagne (505)

Chile Casablanca Valley 2012

Casas Del Bosque Syrah Gran Reserva (261)

Colchagua Valley, Chile 2015 Montes Purple Angel (463)

Germany Germany 1976 Weingut A. Weigand Bechtheimer Hasensprung Huxelrebe Beerenauslese (421)

Hungary

Fratelli Brovia Barolo Villero (470) Gaja Barolo Conteisa (132) Gaja Langhe Nebbiolo Sperss (132) Sottimano Barbaresco Currá (474) Sottimano Barbaresco Fausoni (474) 2007 Casetta Barolo Vigna Case Nere (264) Gaja Barbaresco Costa Russi (132) Sottimano Barbaresco Pajoré (472) 2008 Brovia Barolo Rocche Dei Brovia (470) Fratelli Seghesio Barolo Vigneto La Villa (469) Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Asili (473) Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano (475) Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Pora (476) Sottimano Barbaresco Currá (472)

Hungary

2010 Aurelio Settimo Barolo Rocche (469) Parusso Barolo Riserva Oro Bussia (437)

1975 Oremus Tokaji Eszencia (421)

2012 Parusso Barolo (437)

Italy Friuli-Venezia Giulia 2005 Radikon Merlot (440) 2011 Radikon Jakot (440) Radikon Oslavje (440) 2012 Radikon Oslavje (440) Radikon Ribola (440)

Piedmont 1990 Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montefico (556) 1998 Boroli Barolo Riserva Villero (264) 2003 Marziano Abbona Barolo Vigneto Terlo Ravera (264) 2004 Fratelli Brovia Barolo Villero (470) Pio Cesare Barbaresco Il Bricco (472) 2005 Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra (471) Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Montestefano (474) Produttori Del Barbaresco Barbaresco Riserva Rio Sordo (472) Produttori Del Barbaresco Riserva Asili (474) 2006 Aurelio Settimo Barolo Rocche Dell’annunziata (469) Beni Barolo Batasiolo Vigneto Cerequio (547) Domenico Clerico Barolo Ciabot Mentin Ginestra (471)

2015 Schiavenza Barolo Serralunga D’alba (469) 2016 Gaja Barolo Sperss (358) Parusso Dolcetto D’alba Piani Noce (437) Roberto Voerzio Barolo Del Comune Di La Morra (224) 2017 Cappellano Barolo Otin Fiorin Pie Rupestris (436) NV Cappellano Barolo Chinato (436)

Puglia 2019 Cantine Paradiso Podere Sant’ Andrea Puglia Igt (264)

Tuscany 1985 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (101) 1988 Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (96) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (100) 1989 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (102) 1990 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (102) 1991 Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (103) 1993 Tenuta Dell`Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (431) 1994 Emidio Pepe Montepulciano D’abruzzo (435) 1995

Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (103) 1996 Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (96) 1997 Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (89) Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (93) Azienda Agricola Montevertine Le Pergole Torte Toscana Igt (435) Tenuta Guado Al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore (106) 1998 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (93) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (97) 1999 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (94) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (98) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (104) 2000 Antinori Chianti Classico Marchese Antinori Riserva (107) Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (90) Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (95) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (97) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Masseto (100) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (105) 2001 Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (91) Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (95) Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino Prime Donne (265) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (99) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Le Serre Nuove (107) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (105) 2002 Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (92) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (95) 2003 Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (92) Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Riserva Brunello Vigna Paganelli (468) Tenuta Dell`Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (124) 2004 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (547) Argiano Solengo (547) Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona (267) Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (488) Tenuta Dell`Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (125) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (492) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (545) 2005 Podere Il Carnasciale Carnasciale Igt (269) 2006 Bibi Graetz Testamatta Toscana Igt (547) Donatella Cinelli Colombini Brunello Di Montalcino (468) Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (488) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (467) 2007 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (95)

Fattoria Le Pupille (Elisabetta Geppetti) Maremma Toscana Saffredi (266, 547) Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona (267) Pian Dell’orino Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva (547) Poggio Antico Brunello Di Montalcino Altero (547) 2008 Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (120) Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (123, 323) Fattoria Petrolo Galatrona (268) Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve (468) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (394) 2010 Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino (464) Castelgiocondo (Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi) Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Ripe Al Convento (435) Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Poggio Alle Mura (129) Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Poggio All’oro (129) Castello Banfi Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Poggio Alle Mura (129) Marchesi Mazzei Castello Di Fonterutoli Siepi Toscana Igt (131) Tenuta Dell`Ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (126) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (546) 2011 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (489) 2012 Altesino Brunello Di Montalcino (464) Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (121) Il Poggione (Proprietá Franceschi) Riserva Brunello Di Montalcino (130) Pian Delle Vigne (Antinori) Brunello Di Montalcino Riserva Vigna Ferrovia (329, 330) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Masseto (432) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (27, 28, 29) 2013 Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (122, 23, 24, 25, 26) Pian Delle Vigne (Antinori) Brunello Di Montalcino (325, 326) Tenuta Guado Al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore (210) 2014 Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (488) Pian Delle Vigne (Antinori) Brunello Di Montalcino (327, 328) Tenuta Guado Al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore (219, 127) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (128) 2015 Antinori Solaia Toscana Igt (79, 78, 535, 199, 200) Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (202, 203, 201) Castelgiocondo (Marchesi De’ Frescobaldi) Brunello Di Montalcino (264) Castello Di Ama L’apparita Toscana Igt (324) Ciacci Piccolomini D’aragona Brunello Di Montalcino Pianrosso (220) Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve (86) Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (490) Orma Toscana Igt (220) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (536) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (546, 529, 530, 531, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 212, 213) 2016 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (204, 205) Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve (87)

Isole E Olena Cepparello (221, 222) Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (491) Podere Poggio Scalette Piantonaia Alta Valle Della Greve Igt (468) Tenuta Dell`ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (41) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Bolgheri Superiore Ornellaia (81, 80, 536, 219) Tenuta Dell’ornellaia Masseto (119) Tenuta Di Biserno Biserno (223) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (85, 83, 84, 82, 214, 215, 534, 532, 533, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 433, 434) Tenuta Sette Ponti Oreno (220) 2017 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (206) Marchesi Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (465) Tenuta Guado Al Tasso (Antinori) Bolgheri Superiore (211) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (216) 2018 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (207, 208) Fontodi Flaccianello Della Pieve (88) Tenuta San Guido Bolgheri Sassicaia (217, 218) 2019 Antinori Tignanello Toscana Igt (209)

Veneto 1990 Masi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Mazzano (438) Masi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Serègo Alighieri Vaio Armaron (331) 2007 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore (438) 2008 Cesari Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Riserva Bosan (547) 2010 Dal Forno Romano Amarone Della Valpolicella (133) Giuseppe Quintarelli Rosso Del Bepi (438) Valentina Cubi Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico Morar (439) 2011 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore (438) 2012 Guiseppe Quintarelli Amarone Della Valpolicella Classico (225)

Domaine François Cotat Sancerre La Grande Côte (422) 2018 Domaine Guiberteau Saumur Blanc Le Clos De Guichaux (195) 2019 Domaine François Cotat Sancerre Les Monts Damnés (422)

Port Douro, Portugal 1976 Graham Porto Vintage Malvedos (334) 1977 Fonseca Porto Vintage (226) Graham Porto Vintage (334) J.w. Burmester Porto Vintage (226) 1983 Fonseca Porto Vintage (333) Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage (335) 1985 Churchill’s Porto Vintage (332) 1997 Fonseca Porto Vintage (487) Quinta Do Noval Silval Porto Vintage (487) 2000 Taylor (Fladgate) Porto Vintage (487) W & J Graham’s Porto Vintage (487) 2007 Dow’s Porto Vintage (487) NV Taylor (Fladgate) Very Old Tawny Port Kingsman Edition (118)

Portugal 2008 Casa Ferreirinha Barca-Velha (537)

Portugal

2013 Giuseppe Quintarelli Ca’ Del Merlo (438)

NV Henriques & Henriques Malmsey Century Solera 1900 (562)

2014 Giuseppe Quintarelli Valpolicella Classico Superiore (438)

Red Bordeaux Haut-Médoc

Loire Loire 2016

1982 Château Cantemerle (241) Château La Lagune (241)

Margaux

1981 Château Brane-Cantenac (229) Château Palmer (230) 1982 Château Palmer (230) 1983 Château Margaux (407) 1986 Château Margaux (110) 1989 Château Palmer (512) 1995 Château Margaux (511) Château Palmer (512) 1997 Château Palmer (230, 135) 1999 Château Margaux (110) 2001 Château Brane-Cantenac (229) 2005 Château Malescot St. Exupéry (552) Château Palmer (558) Château Rauzan-Ségla (172) La Dame De Malescot (291) 2009 Château Malescot St. Exupéry (276) 2010 Château Malescot St. Exupéry (277) Château Rauzan-Ségla (173) 2012 Château Margaux (169) 2014 Château Palmer (170) 2016 Château Margaux (112, 14, 15) Château Palmer (170) 2017 Alter Ego (171) Château Rauzan-Ségla (170) 2018 Château Rauzan-Ségla (174)

Pauillac 1970 Château Lafite Rothschild (239) 1971 Château Mouton Rothschild (239) 1975 Château Pontet-Canet (237) 1978

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (237) 1979 Château Latour (513)

Château Pontet-Canet (234) 2004 Château Latour (374)

1981 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (237)

2005 Château Grand-Puy Ducasse (426) Château Mouton Rothschild (427) Les Forts De Latour (175)

1982 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (233)

2006 Château Lynch-Bages (493) Château Pontet-Canet (518)

1986 Château Lynch-Bages (280)

2007 Carruades De Lafite (523) Château Pontet-Canet (518)

1988 Château Mouton Rothschild (239, 513) 1989 Château Lynch-Bages (515) Château Mouton Rothschild (516) 1990 Château Latour (114) 1993 Château Latour (231) 1994 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (235) Château Lafite Rothschild (231) 1995 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (235) Château Lafite Rothschild (513, 514) Château Lynch-Bages (236, 515) Château Mouton Rothschild (111) Château Pichon Baron (517) 1996 Château Clerc Milon (238) Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (539) Château Lynch-Bages (236, 346) 1997 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (235) Château Lafite Rothschild (111) Château Lynch-Bages (238) 1999 Château Mouton Rothschild (232) 2000 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (539) Château Lynch-Bages (540) Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (176) Château Pichon-Longueville Baron (540)

2001 Château Lafite Rothschild (371) Château Latour (372) Château Mouton Rothschild (232)

2008 Château Latour (115, 375) Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (524) Château Pontet-Canet (519) 2009 Château Clerc Milon (175) Château D’armailhac (252) Château Duhart-Milon (426) Château Lafite Rothschild (11) Château Pontet-Canet (520) 2010 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste (278, 279) Château Pontet-Canet (521) 2011 Château Latour (116) Château Pontet-Canet (522) 2014 Château Lafite Rothschild (12) Château Mouton Rothschild (5) 2016 Château D’armailhac (175) Château Lafite Rothschild (113) Château Mouton Rothschild (6, 7, 8, 9) Château Pontet-Canet (10) 2017 Château Lafite Rothschild (13) 2018 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (177) Château Pontet-Canet (178)

Pessac-Léognan 1974 Château Haut-Brion (239) 1978 Château Pape Clement (241) 1982 Château La Tour Haut-Brion (280)

2002 Château Mouton Rothschild (376)

1991 Château Haut-Brion (240)

2003 Château Latour (373) Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (234)

1997 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion (238)

2000 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (136)

Château Clinet (183) Château Lafleur (538)

2001 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (552)

Saint-Émilion

2005 Château Pape Clement (541) 2008 Château Haut-Bailly (180) 2009 Château Smith Haut Lafitte (180) 2015 Château Haut-Bailly (180) Château Smith Haut Lafitte (180)

1966 Château La Gaffelière (256) 1981 Château Figeac (256) 2001 Château Cheval Blanc (258) Château Clos Fourtet (256) Château Le Tertre Roteboeuf (257) 2002 Château Cadet-Piola (256)

2016 Château Haut-Brion (1, 2)

2003 Château Troplong Mondot (256)

2018 Château Pape Clement (181) Château Smith Haut Lafitte (182)

2005 Château Canon (187, 188) Château Canon-La-Gaffelière (552) Château La Gomerie (552)

Pomerol 1981 Château La Conseillante (257) 1982 Vieux Château Certan (255) 1988 Château Pétrus (408) 1990 Château La Conseillante (542) 1993 Château L’evangile (256) Château Latour À Pomerol (346) 2000 Château Lafleur (428) Château Le Pin (60, 51, 52) 2001 Vieux Château Certan (255) 2002 Château Pétrus (184) Château Trotanoy (254) 2007 Château Certan De May (291) Château Clinet (254) Château L’eglise-Clinet (288)

2009 Château La Croix St. Georges (289) Château La Fleur-Pétrus (407) Château Trotanoy (407) 2010 Château La Croix St. Georges (290) 2011 Château Pétrus (185) 2018

2008 Château Angélus (429) 2009 Château La Dominique (287) 2010 Château Canon (189, 190) Château Clos Fourtet (286) Château Troplong Mondot (20) 2016 Château Ausone (117) Château Pavie (18, 19) 2017 Château Badette (186) 2018 Château Canon (191) Château Croix De Labrie (192) Château Croix De Labrie Chapelle De Labrie (193) Château Larcis Ducasse (194)

Saint-Estèphe 1978 Château Calon-Ségur (253) Château Cos D’estournel (242) Château Montrose (243) 1981 Château Cos D’estournel (242)

2000 Château Calon-Ségur (281) Château Cos D’estournel (552) 2003 Château Cos D’estournel (242) 2008 Château Montrose (16, 17) 2009 Château Calon-Ségur (282)

Saint-Julien 1961 Château Talbot (251) 1975 Château Léoville Las Cases (280) Château Talbot (251) 1978 Château Beychevelle (253) Château Léoville Las Cases (248) 1979 Château Beychevelle (253) 1981 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (246) Château Léoville Las Cases (248) 1982 Château Beychevelle (244) Château Léoville Barton (247) Château Léoville Las Cases (249) Château Léoville Poyferré (251) 1983 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (246) Château Léoville Las Cases (250) 1990 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (542) 1993 Château Léoville Las Cases (250) 1995 Château Beychevelle (253) 1996 Château Beychevelle (253) Château Gruaud Larose (245) Château Léoville Las Cases (559, 179) 1997 Château Ducru-Beaucaillou (246)

1982 Château Montrose (243)

2000 Château Léoville Barton (137) 2001 Château Léoville-Las-Cases (552)

1985 Château Cos Labory (348)

2003 Château Léoville Barton (552)

1995 Château Calon-Ségur (347)

2005 Château Branaire-Ducru (245) Château Gruaud-Larose (284) Château Léoville Las Cases (377) Château Léoville Poyferré (552)

1997 Château Cos D’estournel (242)

2006 Château Léoville Las Cases (378) 2009 Château Branaire-Ducru (283) Château Léoville Las. Cases (379) Château Léoville Poyferré (3, 4) 2010 Château Saint-Pierre (285) 2016 Château Talbot (252) 2018 Château Léoville Poyferré (77)

Red Burgundy Burgundy 2018 Cécile Tremblay Bourgogne (168) 2019 Domaine Ramonet Bourgogne Passetoutgrains (168)

Côte de Beaune 1993 Faiveley Corton-Clos Des Cortons Faiveley (341) 2004 Domaine De Montille Pommard Les Pézerolles (340) Prince Florent De Mérodes Corton Les Bressandes (228) 2005 Joseph Drouhin Beaune Clos Des Mouches Rouge (275) 2006 Bouchard Père Et Fils Corton-Le Corton (275) Louis Jadot Pommard Les Rugiens (553) 2008 Bouchard Père Et Fils Corton-Charlemagne (484) 2016 Domaine Marquis D’angerville Volnay Clos Des Ducs (74) 2018 Faiveley Corton-Charlemagne (159) Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet (160) Jean-Claude Ramonet Chassagne-Montrachet Clos De La Boudriotte Rouge (160) 2019 Domaine Marquis D’angerville Volnay Clos Des Ducs (74) Olivier Leflaive Saint-Aubin Les Champlots Blanc (161)

Côte de Nuits 1990 Domaine Armand Rousseau Père Et Fils Chambertin-Clos De Bèze (309) Domaine Château De La Tour Clos Vougeot (554)

1998 Domaine Leroy Chambertin (68) Domaine Leroy Latricières-Chambertin (70) Domaine Leroy Richebourg (65) 1999 Domaine Leroy Latricières-Chambertin (68) Domaine Leroy Richebourg (65) 2000 Domaine Leroy Latricières-Chambertin (70, 61) 2002 Alain Hudelot-Noëllat Chambolle-Musigny (228) 2005 Faiveley Nuits St. George Les Porêts Saint-Georges (553) 2006 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Clos St. Jacques Vieille Vigne (167) Domaine Fourrier Griotte-Chambertin Vieille Vigne (167) 2010 Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vigne (167) 2015 Domaine Jean Grivot Échezeaux (67) Domaine Ponsot Clos De La Roche Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (70) Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux VosneRomanée (425) 2016 Domaine Jean Grivot Clos De Vougeot (66) Domaine Jean Grivot Échezeaux (67) Domaine Ponsot Clos De La Roche Cuvée Vieilles Vignes (70) Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier Nuits St. Georges Clos De La Maréchale (73) 2017 Domaine Armand Rousseau Pére Et Fils CharmesChambertin (64) Domaine Dujac Gevrey-Chambertin Aux Combottes (65) Domaine Méo-Camuzet Clos De Vougeot Grand Maupertuis (68) Domaine Méo-Camuzet Vosne-Romanée Les Chaumes (69) Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Clos Vougeot (71) Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Echezeaux (71) 2018 Domaine Arlaud Morey St. Denis Aux Chéseaux (162) Domaine Armand Rousseau Père Et Fils Chambertin (63) Domaine Comte Georges De Vogüe Musigny Cuvée Vieilles Vigne (64) Domaine Fourrier Gevrey-Chambertin Combe Aux Moines Vieilles Vigne (65) Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux Chambolle-Musigny (64) Domaine Robert Arnoux / Arnoux-Lachaux VosneRomanée Les Hautes-Maizières (72)

2019 Domaine De Bellene Nuits St. Georges Aux Chaignots (163) Domaine De Bellene Nuits St. Georges Vieilles Vignes (164) Domaine De Bellene Vosne-Romanée Les Suchots (164) Domaine Faiveley Chambertin Clos De Bèze (165) Domaine Faiveley Mazis-Chambertin (166)

Rhône Red Châteauneuf-du-Pape 1998 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (397) Château Rayas Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Reserve (400) 1999 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (397) 2001 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (397) Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (363) Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin (399) 2003 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (397) Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin (399) 2004 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (397) Domaine Du Pégau Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Cuvée Réservée (494) 2005 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (397) Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (480, 364) Château Sixtine Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Cuvée Du Vatican (479) Domaine De Vieux Télégraphe Châteauneuf-DuPape La Crau (483) Domaine Du Pégau Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Cuvée Réservée (494) 2006 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (270, 481, 365) Domaine Du Pégau Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Cuvée Réservée (494) 2007 Château Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (398) Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (271, 482, 366) Le Vieux Donjon Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (479) 2009 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (482, 367) 2010 Bosquet Des Papes Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Chante Le Merle Vieilles Vignes (479) 2011 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (367)

2012 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (368)

Southern France

United States Red

2013 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (369)

Provence

Alexander Valley

2017 Domaine Tempier Bandol Blanc (423)

2013 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (550, 444)

2019 Domaine Tempier Bandol La Tourtine (424)

California

2014 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape Hommage À Jacques Perrin (134, 21, 22) 2015 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (369) 2016 Château De Beaucastel Châteauneuf-Du-Pape (370)

Rhône 1988 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie la Landonne (274) 1995 E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie la Landonne (401) E. Guigal Côte-Rôtie la Mouline (401) Nöel Verset Cornas (392) Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle (543) 1996 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage La Chapelle (543) 1997 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne (272) Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (402) 1998 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne (272) Nöel Verset Cornas (393) 1999 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne (272) 2003 Delas Frères Côte-Rôtie La Landonne (273) M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Pavillon (418) 2009 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (477) 2010 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage (478) 2018 Thierry Allemand Cornas Chaillot (76)

Rhône White 1997 Domaine Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage Blanc (402) 2015 Château-Grillet (157) 2016 Château-Grillet (158) 2017 Paul Jaboulet Aîné Hermitage Blanc Chevalier De Sterimberg (157, 158)

2021 Domaine Tempier Bandol Rosé (423)

2005 Ridge Santa Cruz Mountains Estate (307)

Central Coast, California

Spain

2011 Ridge Monte Bello (457)

Montilla-Moriles, Spain

2013 Ridge Monte Bello (458)

1946 Bodegas Toro Albalá Don Px Convento Selección (563, 42, 43, 44)

2014 Ridge Monte Bello (457)

Priorat

2015 Ridge Monte Bello (457)

1999 Miserere Costers Del Siurana Priorat (430)

Columbia Valley, Washington

Ribera del Duero, Spain

2014 Betz Family Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Père De Famille (146)

1990 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Único (510) 2010 Bodegas Vega-Sicilia Ribera Del Duero Único (196) 2012 Dominio Pingus Flor De Pingus (430)

Rioja, Spain 1985 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial (263)

Howell Mountain, Napa Valley 2007 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Bancroft Ranch (446)

Napa Valley 1968 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon (314, 315) 1977 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Bella Oaks (316)

1991 Bodegas Montecillo Rioja Gran Reserva Seleccion Especial (262)

1979 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon (316)

2010 Bodegas Sierra Cantabria Rioja Amancio (550) Marqués De Murrieta Rioja Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva Especial (197, 198)

1987 Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon (405) Dunn Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (405) Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Bella Oaks (312)

Spain

1993 Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Proprietor Grown Pritchard Hill (350)

2003 Bodegas El Nido Jumilla Clio (263) 2007 Bodegas Luis Canas Hiru 3 Racimos (549)

1994 Dominus Estate (313) Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve (312) 1996 Opus One (108)

1997 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (420) Bryant Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon (310) Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate (312) Opus One (109) 1998 Opus One (108) 1999 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon (447) Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (557) Opus One (108) Quintessa (352) 2000 Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard (420) 2002 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection (403) Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan (141) 2003 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon The Montelena Estate (317) 2004 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection (419) Dominus Estate (495) 2005 Dominus Estate (496) Philip Togni Cabernet Sauvignon (317) Schrader Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard (311) 2006 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection (419, 349) Dominus Estate (497, 360) Harlan Estate The Maiden (311) Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Trailside Vineyard (317) Hundred Acre Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon Kayli Morgan (142) Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red (318) 2007 Colgin Cariad (404) Colgin Cellars Ix Estate (404) Dominus Estate (498, 361) Shafer Relentless (319) 2008 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (317) Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection (466) Dominus Estate (499) Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon (404) 2009 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (449) David Arthur Cabernet Sauvignon Elevation 1147 (351) Dominus Estate (353, 362, 139, 138) Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon (317) Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Kelham Vineyard (456) Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red (454) Vine Cliff Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Private Stock 16 Rows (317)

2010 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (449) Dominus Estate (360, 527, 526) Dunn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (450) Mayacamas Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (451) Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon (357) 2011 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (449) Dominus Estate (311, 500) 2012 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon (448) Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (446) Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (525) Forman Cabernet Sauvignon (451) Robert Mondavi Winery Cabernet Sauvignon He Reserve To-Kalon Vineyard T (454) 2013 Altamura Cabernet Sauvignon (447) Bacio Divino Janzen Beckstoffer To Kalon Cabernet Sauvignon (551) Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve (446) Cakebread Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon (551) Dominus Estate (47, 441, 442) Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon C.c. Ranch (456) Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Hayne Vineyard (456) Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon John C. Sullenger Vineyard (456) O’shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon (453) Odette Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (443) Opus One (45) Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon (550, 444) 2014 Blackbird Vineyards Paramour (550) Faust Cabernet Sauvignon (551) O’shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon (453) O’shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (453) 2015 Dominus Estate (354, 48) Forman Cabernet Sauvignon (452) Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard (140) Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon “The Leap” (455) 2016 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection (403) O’shaughnessy Cabernet Sauvignon Howell Mountain (453) Opus One (46) Stags’ Leap Winery Cabernet Sauvignon “The Leap” (455) 2017 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection (311) 2018 Dominus Estate (355) Farella Vineyard Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (146) Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia (356) Orin Swift Palermo Cabernet Sauvignon (146)

2020 Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon (146)

Oakville, Napa Valley 2011 Nickel & Nickel Cabernet Sauvignon Branding Iron (456)

Paso Robles, California 1997 Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles (320) Justin Vineyards & Winery Isosceles Reserve (320)

Santa Barbara 2005 Jonata Winery El Corazon De Jonata (321) 2006 Jonata Winery El Alma De Jonata (321) Jonata Winery El Desafio De Jonata (322) 2007 Jonata Winery El Desafio De Jonata (322)

Santa Cruz Mountains 1969 Ridge Ruby Cabernet Monte Bello (320) 1984 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Jimsomare (320) 2010 Ridge Monte Bello (457) 2012 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (459) 2013 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (459) 2014 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Estate (459)

Santa Cruz Mountains, California 2003 Ridge Monte Bello (406) 2004 Ridge Monte Bello (406) 2006 Mount Eden Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon (466) 2008 Ridge Monte Bello (308) 2010 Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon Klein (466) 2012 Ridge Monte Bello (308, 457, 445)

Sonoma Coast 2012 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cepages (461, 461)

Sonoma Coast, California 2009 Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard (420)

Sonoma County 2007 Ridge Geyserville (309)

United States White Napa Valley 2008 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Private Reserve (317)

2008 Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cepages (461)

White Bordeaux

2010 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard (460) Chateau St. Jean Cabernet Sauvignon Cinq Cepages (461)

Pessac-Léognan

2012 Anakota Cabernet Sauvignon Helena Dakota Vineyard (460) 2013 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley (444) 2014 Vérité La Joie (143) Vérité La Muse (144) Vérité Le Désir (145)

Stags Leap District, Napa Valley 2005 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (501) 2007 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (502) 2011 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (462) 2012 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (462) 2013 Shafer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five (462)

United States Sparkling Sonoma Coast, California 2015 Ultramarine Pinot Noir Rosé Heintz Vineyard (528)

2011 Château Larrivet-Haut-Brion Blanc (292, 293)

Sauternes 1967 Château D’yquem (227) 1988 Château Rieussec (302) 1990 Château Rieussec (297) 1999 Château D’yquem (227) 2000 Château Rieussec (297) 2001 Château Coutet (296) Château Guiraud (298, 299) Château Rieussec (303, 304) 2003 Château Rieussec (305, 486) Château Suduiraut (486) 2004 Château D’yquem (380) 2005 Château De Fargues (297) 2009 Château Guiraud (300) Château Raymond-Lafon (301) 2014 Château Rieussec (306)

Sauternes-Barsac 1988 Château Climens (294) 1990 Château Climens (294) 2009 Château Climens (295)

White Burgundy Côte de Beaune 2004 Château De Puligny-Montrachet PulignyMontrachet (342) 2007 Paul Pernot Et Ses Fils Bienvenues-BâtardMontrachet (417) 2009 Bouchard Père Et Fils Corton-Charlemagne (485) Domaine Louis Carillon Et Fils Puligny-Montrachet (343, 344, 345) 2010 Paul Pernot Et Ses Fils Bâtard-Montrachet (417) 2017 Domaine Leflaive Chevalier-Montrachet (75) Domaine Leflaive Puligny-Montrachet (75) 2018 Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey Corton-Charlemagne (503)

Level / Ullage Descriptions and Interpretations

bn. vts﹒ ts﹒ hs﹒ ms﹒

3 cm 5 cm 7 cm

ls﹒ bs﹒

Bordeaux Levels

Burgundy Levels

For wines in bottles with defined shoulders, including Bordeaux, Port, and other wines, the level is measured and catalogued as follows:

For wines in bottles with sloping necks, including Burgundy, German and other wines, the level between the cork and wine is measured and catalogued in centimetres.

BN.

BASE NECK: Perfectly good for any age of wine.

Outstandingly good for a wine of 10 years in bottle, or longer.

VTS.

VERY TOP SHOULDER

TS.

TOP SHOULDER: Normal for any Bordeaux 15 years old

or older.

HS.

HIGH 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.

MS.

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.

LS.

LOW SHOULDER: Risky and usually only accepted

for sale if wine or label exceptionally rare or interesting.

Always offered with low estimate.

BS.

BOTTOM SHOULDER: Not acceptable for sale unless a

rare sort of bottle. Wine will usually be undrinkable.

U.

ULLAGE: Level.

Example: (u. 2ts) means 2 bottles ullaged to top shoulder.

OC.

ORIGINAL CARTON

OWC.

ORIGINAL WOODEN CASE

RC.

RESERVE CHâTEAU

The condition and drinkability of Burgundy is less affected by ullage than its equivalent from Bordeaux. A 5 - 7 cm ullage in a 50-year-old Burgundy can be considered normal, indeed good for age; 3.5-4 cm excellent for age; 7 cm rarely a risk.

Example: (u. 3x5cm) means 3 bottles ullaged 5 cm.

Bottle Sizes HF. BT.

HALF BOTTLE = 0.375 litres

BT(S).

BOTTLE(S) = 0.75 litres

LTR.

LITRE

MAG.

MAGNUM = 1.5 litres, or two regular bottles

D. MAG. DOUBLE MAGNUM (BORDEAUX, PORT) = 3 litres JERO.

JEROBOAM (BURGUNDY, CHAMPAGNE) = 3 litres

JERO.

JEROBOAM (BORDEAUX) = 5 litres*

IMP.

IMPÉRIALE (BORDEAUX) = 6 litres

METH.

METHUSELAH (BURGUNDY, CHAMPAGNE) = 6 litres

SALM.

SALMANAZAR = 9 litres

*Up to 1978, jeroboams were generally bottled in 4.5-ltr. bottles.

Notes and Rating Sources WA

Wine Advocate

WS

Wine Spectator

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. 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 an adjustment of price or credit be made after delivery except under the terms of the warranty stated in the Conditions of Sale.

Buying at Waddington’s Fine Wine & Spirits

All lots will be offered and sold subject to the Conditions of Sale which appear in this catalogue as well as any Glossary and posted or oral announcement. By bidding at auction, bidders are bound by those Conditions and Glossary, as amended by any oral announcement or posted notices, which together form the contract of sale between the successful bidder (buyer), Waddington’s™ and the consignor (seller) of the lot. Descriptions or photographs of lots are not warranties and each lot is sold “as is” in accordance with the Conditions of Sale. condition of lots All of the items are to be considered, unless otherwise noted in the description, in good condition. It is the sole responsibility of the bidder to inquire as to the condition of a lot before bidding. Condition reports are available upon request by phone, fax, email or in person. You are advised to make any requests well in advance of the sale. buyers premium A premium of 20% of the successful bid price of each lot is paid by the buyer as part of the total purchase price.

A charge of 13% HST (Harmonized Sales Tax) is applicable on the hammer price and buyer’s premium, except for purchases exported from Canada. In the case where purchases are shipped out of the province of Ontario, the HST or GST is charged based on the tax status of that province. online auctions Registration for our online auctions is completed through our website. Once registered, you will be assigned a bidding number for an online auction when you log into your account. You only need to register once to participate in all of our online auctions.

payment Payment for purchases must be by INTERAC direct debit (Cdn clients in person only), certified cheque (U.S. & Overseas not applicable), travelers cheque, bank draft, electronic transfer (fee applies), VISA or Mastercard (up to $25,000).

ALL PRICES IN CANADIAN FUNDS note With respect to our collection of your personal information, you acknowledge the following: a

The personal information required is collected on behalf of the LCBO under the authority of Sections 3(1)(b), (n) and (o) and 3(2)(f) of the Liquor Control Act, for the purposes of controlling the purchase and sale of liquor by auction in Ontario.;

b

The collection of your personal information will be collected in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act;

c

We may disclose information relating to the auction, including but not limited to your personal information, to the LCBO.

d

Consent to disclose your personal information to a third party for storage and certain fulfilment services, strictly limited to the minimum required to validate the pick up of purchased goods.

shipping Please visit our website for shipping information: finewine.waddingtons.ca

Selling at Waddington’s Fine Wine & Fine Spirits Waddington’s is dedicated to achieving record prices and the highest sell-through rates for all our clients. We are thrilled to be the only Ontario auction house under the authority of the LCBO to assist wine collectors sell and manage their cellars.

As Canada’s leading and most diverse auction company, we have unparalleled access to domestic and international collectors and investors in fine art and luxury goods.

Our experienced fine wine and spirit specialists inspect all collections and cellar storage to ensure provenance and sound condition. A thorough analysis of each wine submitted allows us to provide timely and accurate appraisals based on current market estimates. the consignment process Arranging to sell your collection through Waddington’s is a simple process, starting with providing us with a list of items with any relevant additional information such as storage condition and provenance.

Upon review of your list, our specialists will advise you on the best plan to proceed to meet your needs, including providing pre-sale estimates.

We can also assist in determining the best manner of shipping your collection to our Toronto-based storage facility.

Once onsite, we will inspect each bottle and catalogue accordingly.

The complete auction catalogue will be made available as either a printed catalogue and/or digital catalogue posted online. fees We charge the vendor a commission based on a percentage of the hammer price on each lot.

Please see the standard commission rates below. vendor commission per consignment Under $8,000 — 20% $8,001 - $49,999 — 15% $50,000 - $99,999 — 10% $100,000 - $199,999 — 7.5% $200,000 and over — 5% Insurance is charged at 1% of the hammer price.

The insurance charge may be waived with proof of independent coverage. notice for our international clients Certain states or other countries may impose limitations on the amount of and quantity of alcoholic beverages that can be legally brought into their jurisdiction. Waddington’s is not responsible for obtaining shipping permits or licenses and advise our clients to investigate any possible limitations imposed by their local region.

Conditions of Sale Fine Wine & Fine Spirits

1. Waddington’s conducts auctions of fine wine and rare spirits as agent for the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (the “LCBO”) and all such auctions are authorized by the LCBO. All auction sales shall be deemed to take place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

2. All purchasers of alcoholic beverages through an auction must be nineteen (19) years of age or older.

Proof of age may be required prior to the transfer of any purchased goods, including, but not limited provision of photo identification.

3. All lots are sold “AS IS”. Any description issued by the auctioneer of an article to be sold is subject to variation to be posted or announced verbally in the auction room prior to the time of sale. While the auctioneer has endeavoured not to mislead in the description issued, and the utmost care is taken to ensure the correct cataloguing of each item, such descriptions are purely statements of opinion and are not intended to constitute a representation to the prospective purchasers and no warranty of the correctness of such description is made. No opportunity of inspection is offered prior to the time of sale. No sale will be set aside on account of lack of correspondence of the article with its description or its reproduction, if any, whether colour or black & white. Some lots are of an age and/or nature which preclude their being in pristine condition and some catalogue descriptions make reference to damage and/or restoration.

The lack of such a reference does not imply that a lot is free from defects nor does any reference to certain defects imply the absence of others.

4. Each lot sold is subject to a buyer’s premium of 20% of the successful bid price as part of the purchase price.

5. Unless exempted by law, the buyer is required to pay Harmonized Sales Tax on the total purchase price including the buyer’s premium.

For international buyers, taxes are not applicable when purchases are shipped out of country. Items shipped out of Ontario, the buyer is required to

pay taxes as per the tax status of that province, whether it HST or GST (Goods and Services Tax).

Purchasers are solely responsible for ensuring that they comply with all laws or regulations in relation to international shipping or the import of alcohol, including, but not limited to the payment of customs charges and duties.

6. The auctioneer reserves the right to withdraw any lot from sale at any time, to divide any lot or to combine any two or more lots at his sole discretion, all without notice.

7. The auctioneer has the right to refuse any bid and to advance the bidding at his absolute discretion. The auctioneer reserves the right not to accept and not to reject any bid. Without limitation, any bid which is not commensurate with the value of the article offered, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid, may not be recognized.

8. Each lot may be subject to an unpublished reserve which may be changed at any time by agreement between the auctioneer and the consignor. As previously agreed to as between the auctioneer and the consignor, the auctioneer may bid, or direct an employee to bid. In addition, the auctioneer may accept and submit absentee and telephone bids, to be executed by an employee of the auctioneer, pursuant to the instructions of prospective purchasers not in attendance at the sale.

9. The highest bidder accepted by the auctioneer for any lot shall be the buyer and such buyer shall forthwith assume full risk and responsibility for the lot and must comply with such other Conditions of Sale as may be applicable. If any dispute should arise between bidders the auctioneer shall have the absolute discretion to designate the buyer or, at his option, to withdraw any disputed lot from the sale, or to re-offer it at the same or a subsequent sale. The auctioneer’s decision in all cases shall be final.

10. The auctioneer will notify the successful buyer that they have won the bid.

11. The buyer shall pay for all lots within 48 hours from the date of the sale, after which a late charge of 2% per month on the total invoice may be incurred or the auctioneer, in his sole discretion, may cancel the sale.

The buyer shall not become the owner of the lot until paid for in full. Items must be removed within 30 days from the date of sale, after which storage charges will be incurred at a rate of $4.00 per case per month.

12. Each lot purchased, unless the sale is cancelled as above, shall be held by the auctioneer at his premises or affiliated storage facility at the sole risk of the buyer until fully paid for and taken away.

13. Notwithstanding Section 3, if the buyer, prior to removal of a lot, makes arrangements satisfactory to the auctioneer for the inspection of such lot by a fully qualified person acceptable to the auctioneer to determine the genuineness or authenticity of the lot, to be carried out promptly following the sale of the lot, and if, but only if, within a period of 14 days following the sale a written opinion of such person is presented to the auctioneer to the effect that the lot is not genuine or authentic, accompanied by a written request by the buyer for rescission of the sale, then the sale of the lot will be rescinded and the sale price refunded to the buyer.

14. Payment for purchases must be by INTERAC direct debit (applicable to Canadian in-person clients only), certified cheque (not applicable to U.S. and international sales), travelers cheque, bank draft, electronic transfer (fee applies), and VISA or Mastercard (up to $25,000).

15. In the event of failure to pay for or remove articles within the time limit set out in Section 11, the auctioneer, without limitation of the rights of the consignor and the auctioneer against the buyer, may resell any of the articles affected, and in such case the original buyer shall be responsible to the auctioneer and the consignor for: a any deficiency in price between the re-sale amount and the amount to have been paid by the original buyer; b charges in relation to the storage of such articles in accordance with Section 11 until payment and removal by the subsequent buyer; and c the amount of commission which the auctioneer would have earned had payment been made in full by the original buyer.

16. It is the responsibility of the buyer to make all arrangements for insuring, packing and removing the Consigned Goods purchased and any assistance by the auctioneer or his servants, agents or contractors, in packing or removal shall be rendered as a courtesy and without any liability to them.

17. The auctioneer acts solely as agent for the consignor and makes no representation as to any attribute of, title to, or restriction affecting the articles consigned for sale.

18. The auctioneer reserves the right to refuse admission to the sale or to refuse to recognize any or all bids from any particular person or persons at any auction.

19. If you are a licensee licensed to sell liquor under the Liquor License Act and you purchase alcoholic beverages in an auction to resell pursuant to your license, you must provide Waddington’s with a copy of your license.

20. With respect to our collection of your personal information, you acknowledge the following: a The personal information required is collected on behalf of the LCBO under the authority of Sections 3(1)(b), (n) and (o) and 3(2)(f) of the Liquor Control Act, for the purposes of controlling the purchase and sale of liquor by auction in Ontario.; b The collection of your personal information will be collected in compliance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act; c We may disclose information relating to the auction, including but not limited to your personal information, to the LCBO. d Consent to disclose your personal information to a third party for storage and certain fulfilment services, strictly limited to the minimum required to validate the pick up of purchased goods.

Any questions in relation to the collection of your personal information pursuant to the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act should be forwarded to us and we will forward the question on your behalf to the Manager of Freedom of Information and Privacy at the LCBO.

Our wines have notes of cassis, blackberries and hunger relief.

Among the excellent bottles at this

non-profit organizations from

auction are 483 special wines.

coast to coast to coast. Through

Generously donated by our

direct delivery and the Second

supporters, the proceeds from the

Harvest Food Rescue App, we

sale of lots 260-322 will support the

connect communities with this

rescue and redistribution of surplus

healthy food, reducing the

edible food across Canada. In the

damaging environmental impact of

last year, Second Harvest rescued

waste. Food rescue has been our

and redistributed 53.3 million

mission since 1985 and it’s needed

pounds of food to over 3,700

now more than ever. Please join us.

Good food belongs on plates, not in landfills.

If you would like to donate wine to Second Harvest, please contact Genevieve MacKenzie at 416.579.5047 or genevievem@secondharvest.ca

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