HDH Brings In $8.4 Million - July Press Release

HDH auctioneers brought down the house at last week's exhilarating Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines, bringing in a total $8,476,624.70 from over 2,300 lots auctioned over the course of two days with a 100% sell-through rate! This prestigious sale included collections from several long-time consignors and many of our favorite cellars. Highlights included an immaculate case of 1990 Château Pétrus in original wood that sold for $71,700. Five bottles of Jean-Louis Chave's "Cuvée Cathelin" brought in over $45,000. Our top lot of the sale, a trio of 1991 Clos de Bèze magnums from Rousseau, sold at $89,625.

The fine wine market continues to soar. As we look ahead to our fall auction schedule, we can say with confidence that now is the time to sell your wines. With each auction, Hart Davis Hart continues to earn its reputation as the best possible partner and America's number one fine wine auction house. Reach out to our team today about consigning or to request a complimentary appraisal: consignments@hdhwine.com.

Highlights from An Auction of Finest & Rarest Wines:

All prices shown inclusive of 19.5% buyer's premium

Lot 1462: 1989 Château Pétrus (12bs) (est. $30,000-45,000) $59,750
Lot 1726: 1991 Chambertin, Clos de Bèze Armand Rousseau (1.5L) (3bs) (est. $50,000-75,000) $89,625
Lot 1560: 1990 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Château Rayas (12bs) (est. $24,000-35,000) $45,410
Lot 1454: 1989 Château Haut-Brion (1.5L) (6bs) (est. $20,000-30,000) $35,850
Lot 2286: 2005 Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage (12bs) (est. $3,000-4,500) $5,377.50
Lot 1459: 1989 Château La Mission Haut-Brion (3L) (3bs) (est. $10,000-15,000) $19,120
Lot 693: 1971 Ridge Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Eisele Vineyard (1b) (est. $2,200-3,200) $4,182.50

About Hart Davis Hart Auction Co.
Hart Davis Hart Auction 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.