HDH Brings in Over $5.2 Million in June Auction

Friday evening marked the end of Hart Davis Hart's incredibly successful June sale, solidifying the strength and consistency of the fine wine market this year. As predicted, Champagne and Italian wines continue to act as the dark horse categories of our auctions, eliciting pre-sale bidding frenzies and plenty of live action. From a Trove of European Favorites and many other fabulous consignments, Burgundy hammered high as a category and raked in top performances by Rousseau, Leroy, and DRC.

Highlighted in such groups as The Optometrist's Cellar, Bordeaux performed exceptionally well. Both mature and younger vintages enjoyed aggressive bidding competition. The impressive large format selections from A Pristine Cellar of Benchmarks tipped the category over the edge, with 3L and 6L offerings of Haut-Brion and other First Growths hammering well above the high estimate.

Highlights from An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines:

All prices shown inclusive of 19.5% buyer's premium

Lot 209: 2015 Vosne-Romanée, Domaine Bizot (9bs) (est. $7,500-11,000) $15,535
Lot 328: 2005 Château L’Eglise-Clinet 6L (1b) (est. $2,000-3,000) $4,541
Lot 439: 2016 Sperss, Gaja (6bs) (est. $1,300-1,900) $2,629
Lot 447: 1975 Unico, Bodegas Vega Sicilia 1.5L (1b) (est. $800-1,200) $2,151
Lot 505: 2008 Chevalier-Montrachet, Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey 1.5L (3bs) ($3,000-4,500) $6,573
Lot 653: 2009 Chambertin, Domaine Philippe Charlopin (12bs) (est. $1,300-1,900) $3500 $4,182
Lot 668: 2016 Chassagne-Montrachet, La Grande Montagne, Paul Pillot (12bs) (est. $1,200-1,800) $2,629
Lot 678: 2000 Pierre Péters, Cuvée Spéciale, Les Chétillons, Oenothèque (6bs) (est. $1,000-1,500) $3,107
Lot 739: 2002 Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage (3bs) (est. $600-900) $1,673
Lot 792: 2010 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Biondi-Santi Tenuta Il Greppo (6bs) (est. $1,300-1,900) $3,107
Lot 821: 2012 Barolo, Brunate, Giuseppe Rinaldi (12bs) (est. $2,600-3,800) $5,019
Lot 1256: Mixed Sylvain Cathiard (8bs) (est. $1,300-1,900) $2,868

Bidding Information
Absentee and live bidding can be executed online at auction.hdhwine.com or the HDH mobile app. We also accept absentee bids via email at bids@hdhwine.com. For questions, please visit our Support Portal or contact our bidding department at 312.445.0100.

About Hart Davis Hart Wine Co.
Hart Davis Hart Wine Co. is the #1 wine auction house in the U.S. and a leading online retailer, occupying a unique position in the rare wine market. HDH provides unrivaled expertise and personalized service to collectors and the wine trade, offering a broad range of options for buying and selling wine. The company was founded in October 2004 by our team of the most experienced professionals in the wine industry and quickly became a trusted source for rare wine. Today, HDH is helmed by Paul Hart (Chairman & CEO), and Ben Nelson (President). Paul began his career at Christie’s Wine Department and held executive positions at Davis & Company and Sotheby’s. As part of their commitment to superior service, Hart Davis Hart spearheaded the development of their online bidding platform, which is the most sophisticated system of its kind. Released in March of 2015, the mobile app and auction website allow users to place absentee and live bids from anywhere. Hart Davis Hart’s dedication to innovation has made the firm the industry leader in terms of technology, service, and expertise.