HDH Continues to Command the Fine Wine Market with Largest Wine Auction of 2021

In September, Hart Davis Hart introduced what was then the largest wine auction since early 2019. November continued to exceed expectations by smashing records in all regions, and we are thrilled to announce the results of our final auction of the season. Realizing over $19.6 million against pre-sale estimates of $11.6-$17.3 million, this auction closes as the world's highest value wine auction in almost three years. HDH set new world records for Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, Domaine Leroy, René Engel and more.

The Philip Cellar
Pre-Sale Estimate: $4.7-$7.1 million realized $7.8 million, 165% to low estimate
Lot 2184: 1990 Clos de la Roche, Domaine Dujac (10 bs) (est. $45,000-65,000) $89,625*
Lot 2193: 1990 Grands-Echézeaux, René Engel (12 bs) (est. $20,000-30,000) $47,800*
Lot 2305: 2005 Romanée-St-Vivant, Domaine Leroy (8 bs) (est. $35,000-55,000) $71,700
Lot 2258: 1996 Chambertin, Domaine Leroy (12 bs) (est. $90,000-140,000) $143,400*
Lot 2376: 1993 Chambertin, Armand Rousseau (12 bs) (est. $65,000-95,000) $131,450

A Gentleman's Library of Rarest Burgundy
Pre-Sale Estimate: $946,180-$1.4 Million realized $1.6 million, 172% to low estimate
Lot 301: 2015 La Tâche, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $28,000-42,000) $45,410
Lot 306: 2012 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $12,000-18,000) $22,705*
Lot 341: 2012 Grands-Echézeaux, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $9,500-14,000) $20,315*
Lot 349: 2012 Corton Rouge Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $8,000-12,000) $16,730*
Lot 431: 2014 Montrachet Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (1 b) (est. $6,000-9,000) $11,950*

The Cellar of an Effervescent Collector Part II
Pre-Sale Estimate: $918,330-$1.3 Million realized $1.5 million, 164% to low estimate
Lot 1934: 2014 La Tâche Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $20,000-30,000) $35,850*
Lot 1936: 2014 Echézeaux Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $10,000-15,000) $19,120*
Lot 1941: 2015 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $16,000-24,000) $31,070
Lot 1943: 2015 Corton Rouge Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (6 bs) (est. $10,000-15,000) $20,315*
Lot 1975: 2002 Krug, Clos du Mesnil (3 bs) (est. $2,400-3,500) $8,365*

The Straus Family Collection
Pre-Sale Estimate: $663,280-$988,830 realized $1.1 million, 171% to low estimate
Lot 12: 1982 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (12 bs) (est. $9,000-14,000) $19,120
Lot 14: 1982 Château Pichon-Longueville, Comtesse de Lalande (3 mags) (est. $3,800-5,500) $11,353*
Lot 56: 1990 Château Pétrus (6 mags) (est. $38,000-55,000) $71,700
Lot 113: 2001 Château Pétrus (1 imp (6L)) (est. $14,000-20,000) $28,680*
Lot 254: 2001 Barbaresco Riserva, Rabajà Bruno Giacosa (12 bs) (est. $4,800-7,500) $10,158*

Italian Treasures from an East Coast Collector
Pre-Sale Estimate: $467,920-$697,210 realized $770,811 165% to low estimate
Lots 2590-2591: 1999 Barolo, Cascina Francia Giacomo Conterno (12 bs) (est. $3,500-5,500 ea.) $7,170* ea.
Lot 2606: 2004 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino Giacomo Conterno (12 bs) (est. $11,000-17,000) $21,510*
Lot 2609: 2006 Barolo Riserva, Monfortino Giacomo Conterno (4 mags) (est. $5,500-8,500) $10,158*
Lot 2616: 2008 Barolo Bartolo Mascarello (12 bs) (est. $3,500-5,500) $6,573*
Lot 2647: 2004 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Giuseppe Quintarelli (12 bs) (est. $2,400-3,500) $4,780*

All prices shown inclusive of 19.5% buyer's premium, *indicates new world record

We at HDH are honored to represent the collections in this sale, and are grateful to both our consignors and bidders for their part in making this auction, and every other, a huge success.

Our next auction will take place January 13th and 14th. We look forward to bringing more fantastic wine to market. Hart Davis Hart is the preeminent wine auction house in the U.S., and has a proven track record of excellence. HDH continues to exceed its competition in terms of market share, technology, and sell-through rate.

We are accepting consignments for our upcoming auctions. The market is in an incredible place, and if you're interested in taking advantage, please contact our team of experts at consignments@hdhwine.com. We are happy to provide you with a complimentary appraisal. With the smashing success of this most recent auction we're excited to see what the future holds!

December Auction of Finest and Rarest Wines

Lot 504: 2011 Chablis, Blanchots Domaine Raveneau (12 bs) (est. $4,000-6,000) $11,950*
Lot 825: 2003 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Charmes Domaine Leroy (2 bs) (est. $1,400-2,000) $9,560*
Lot 1075: 1995 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Giuseppe Quintarelli (6 bs) (est. $2,400-3,500) $10,158*
Lot 1185: 2000 Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage (1 meth (6L)) (est. $3,000-4,500) $11,353*
Lot 1700: 1990 Meursault, Les Narvaux, Domaine d'Auvenay (Leroy) (2 bs) (est. $2,800-4,200) $16,730*
Lot 1788: 1955 Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port (10 bs) (est. $2,000-3,000) $6,573*
Lot 2200: 1998 Clos Vougeot, René Engel (12 bs) (est. $8,000-12,000) $31,070*
Lot 2292: 1997 Richebourg, Domaine Leroy (12 bs) (est. $50,000-75,000) $89,625*
Lot 2368: 2002 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Amoureuses, Georges Roumier (12 bs) (est. $40,000-60,000) $71,700*
Lot 2376: 1993 Chambertin, Armand Rousseau (12 bs) (est. $110,000-170,000) $131,450*

Lot 3183: 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet, Les Caillerets Lamy Caillat (6 bs) (est. $500-750) $3,107*

All prices shown inclusive of 19.5% buyer's premium, *indicates new world record

Sale Stats: Percent sold by lot: 100% | Total Aggregate: $19.6 million
Low Pre-Sale Estimate: $11.6 million | High Pre-Sale Estimate: $17.3 million

Bidding Information
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