WG April 28, 2012 Live Auction Browsing Catalogue

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A N AU C T I O N O F F I N E & R A R E W I N E SSATURDAY, APRIL 10TH AT AME | 10:00 AM PST | SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

AN AUCTION OF FINE & RARE WINESSATURDAY, APRIL 28TH AT THE SAN FRANCISCO WINE CENTER

3:00 PM PST | SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA

About WineGavelWelcome to WineGavel, a bonded specialty auction house based in San Francisco, CA. Originally founded in 2009, WineGavel has conducted more than 150 live and online auctions with a focus on fine and rare wines. In March 2012, WineGavel implemented new ownership as well as management in order to better serve our valued customers. WineGavel cherishes past established relationships and building new ones by implementing increased security for both the consigner and buyer. At WineGavel, you will experience an exciting opportunity to buy and sell the world’s greatest wine collections in a dynamic auction format. Every single bottle that we offer is thoroughly inspected, and of sound provenance. Bid with confidence at our auctions.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Our Pre-Auction Tasting & Auction Venue 5

Lots 1 - 85 6-28

Cataloging & Bottle Condition Notes 29

Buying at WineGavel 30-32

Storage, Collection & Delivery of Wine 33

Collection & Delivery Form 34

Conditions of Sale 35-36

Registration & Absentee Bidding Form 38-39

Index 40

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Introduction

Dear Friends, Colleagues and Clients,

It is my great pleasure to bring to you the first auction of the new WineGavel. We have the great fortune of being able to fulfill the original promise of delivering exceptional wines of exquisite provenance, in a festive and unique Live Auction format.

On April 28, 2012 at the San Francisco Wine Center in San Francisco--just past WG's 3rd birthday--we kick off a new era with essentially a single-cellar. This consignment was carefully collected and stored by a New York City gentleman with an exceptional reputation known to vignerons, other world-class collectors, and many in the business of wine. All the wines offered are in bonded storage and many of them have been in this gentleman’s collection since procuring them directly from producers upon release. This cellar includes many stellar wines, including exceptionally rare large formats, that should not be overlooked. At a time when provenance is more important than ever, this cellar holds an unbeatable reputation for decades.

Kicking off the auction is a unique offer for a 9L-salmanazar of 1994 Caymus Special Selection. It would certainly hold its place as a centerpiece to any collection of fine Californian wines. Among other treasures are lots featuring Marcassin, Colgin, Grace Family and a 1970s “vertical” of vintage Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs.

If there is a theme to this auction, it is certainly “Large and Rare.” Any first-growth Bordeaux collector should be delighted to see these 6L-imperials from exceptional vintages: 2005 Lafite, 2005 Mouton, 2000 Latour, and 1996 Mouton. The list goes on with lots including imperials of 2008 L’Eglise Clinet, 2003 Lafleur, 1996 Léoville Las Cases, 1989 Pichon Baron, 1989 Tertre Roteboeuf, 1994 and 1995 Angelus.

Bigger may not always be better in life. But in the world of fine wine collecting, bigger certainly is better. 18L-Melchiors of 2005 Cheval Blanc & 2005 Pavie and a 15L-nebuchadnezzar of 2005 d’Yquem should round out any cellar nicely in their original wooden cases.

Burgundy lovers should be pleased to see gems from DRC, Dujac, Leroy, Niellon, Mugnier and Roumier well represented including a case of 1937 Giroud Volnay Hospices de Beaune Cuvée Blondeau and a magnum of 1991 DRC Montrachet.

We like to think that we are saving the best for last with an exceptionally rare 6L-methuselah of 2000 Romanée-Conti. The last time this format appeared on the market worldwide was 2005. Aubert de Villaine, proprietor of DRC, has indicated that 2008 would be the last vintage that this format is produced. The value and rarity of this bottle, with Romanée-Conti being the most sought after wine already, will certainly be on an exponential rise.

We cannot think of a better way to thank our friends and clients for their support through the many seasons of change here at WineGavel by presenting this immaculate collection of exquisite wines. The outstanding provenance and rarity on offer are testaments to our core value of procuring the finest wines and sharing them in a fun and exciting way. My team and I are dedicated, more so than ever, to bring the auction experience to new heights.

Meanwhile, start to clear some space in your cellar for these large format gems that will continue to shine brilliantly for many decades to come. Or get a head start by sending invitations to your friends with whom you wish to share a glass (or decanter) when you crack open one for some unforgettable drinking this summer. And as always, bid passionately, drink enthusiastically, and exuberantly enjoy your collection!

With warm regards,

Matt CarsonNew Owner, President

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Please join WineGavel for our first Live Auction under new ownership on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Our first Live Auction represents our strategic niche in the wine auction business-- exceptional lots and fun, experiential Live Auctions!

If you are in town on April 28th, please don’t hesitate to RSVP for your exclusive invitation at [email protected] and join us in-person for our Pre-Auction Tasting starting at 2pm.

Complementary wine-friendly fare will be served throughout the auction. Chef Caroline Fey and her team at The City Kitchen in San Francisco have collaborated with WineGavel to create a menu that pairs perfectly with the fine wines you and WG will bring along.

If you are unable to join us in-person for the auction or Live Online, we have several ways to place advance bids. Absentee bids are accepted through our website or faxed directly to 415.742.8035 or emailed to [email protected].

We know how exciting our auctions can be but selections and space are limited. Please request your invite right away! Your guests are welcomed and all are encouraged to bring their own wines to share. See you on April 28!

Location: San Francisco Wine Center 757 Bryant Street San Francisco, CA 94107 416.655.7300

Date: Saturday, April 28, 2012

Pre-Auction Tasting: 2PM PDT

Auction: 3PM PDT

Reservation: To RSVP, please contact [email protected] or 1.800.774.2130. Pre-register by fax or email using Registration & Absentee Bidding form in the back of this catalog or online at www.winegavel.com/auction.

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CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON SPECIAL SELECTION 1994Napa, California, USA

“This hedonistic Cabernet Sauvignon's saturated purple color is accompanied by an exuberant, sweet, enveloping fragrance of smoky new oak, and jammy blackberry and cassis fruit. In the mouth, this lavishly wooded, black fruit-filled Cabernet is extremely full-bodied, with superb levels of fruit, glycerin, and extract. Like many 1994 Cabernet Sauvignons, it possesses extraordinary equilibrium, with the sweet tannin giving the wine considerable accessibility. The finish lasts for nearly 30 seconds. This will be a fun wine to drink young, but do not discount its aging ability as it should last for two decades.” Wine Advocate #114 December 1997WA 95

1 1 salmanazar 9L per lot $4,500-6,400

CHATEAU LAFITE-ROTHSCHILD 2005Pauillac, 1er cru classéIn original wooden case

“While the 2005 is another brilliantly classic Lafite Rothschild, for my taste, it comes in slightly behind their extraordinarily opulent 2003 as well as the dramatically powerful 2000. A blend of 89% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Merlot, the 2005 boasts a dark ruby/purple color in addition to that exceptional Lafite perfume of graphite, spring flowers, crushed rocks, and sweet black cherry and black currant fruit that exudes class and nobility. The wine is medium-bodied with extremely high levels of tannin in addition to sensational purity, length, and overall harmony. However, it is exceptionally backward, and even more tannic than either the 1995 or 1996. Anticipated maturity: 2020-2050+” Wine Advocate #176 April 2008WA 96+

2 1 impérial 6L per lot $13,000-16,000

CHATEAU LATOUR 2000Pauillac, 1er cru classé

“The 2000 Latour (a relatively abundant 14,000 cases compared to what they produced in 2009, 2008, or 2005) is ‘packed and stacked.’ The extremely rich, black/purple color to the rim is followed by a wine with some subtle smoke, loads of minerals, a hint of vanilla, and plenty of creme de cassis as well as roasted meat and a slight scorched earth character. Broad, savory, and rich, the wine seems to be about 5 years away from full maturity and should drink well for at least 40-50 more years. A great effort, probably eclipsed only by 2003 and 2009.” Wine Advocate #189 June 2010WA 98


CHATEAU D’YQUEM 1962Sauternes, premier grand cru classé2-top shoulder (1 tattered label), 2-high shoulder

“This is an excellent, even outstanding Yquem, but I must admit to being less impressed with it than others who have ecstatically called it one of the greatest Yquems produced. It is rich and honeyed, with a spicy, oaky, tropical fruit aroma, rich butterscotch, toasted fruit, and caramel flavors, and an astringent, dry, slightly coarse finish that, for me, keeps it from getting higher marks. Anticipated maturity: Now-2025. Last tasted, 11/82.” Bordeaux Book, 3rd edition, January 1998 WA 90

4 4 bottles per lot $2,600-3,800

CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1966Pessac-Léognan2-top shoulder, 4-base neck

“The 1966 La Mission-Haut-Brion, never quite as rich and deep as the 1964, is still a beautifully made, elegant La Mission, with a very cedary and leather-scented, fruity bouquet, medium to full body, and a long, supple, velvety finish. I would advise those who have it in their wine collections to consume it over the next 4-5 years. It does not appear capable of getting any better, and may, in fact, be just starting to lose the fruit. Anticipated maturity: Now-2000. Last tasted, 1/89.” Bordeaux Book, 3rd edition, January 1998WA 89


CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 1982St.-Emilion, premier cru classé APerfect labels, 3-very top shoulderin original wooden case

“During its first 10-12 years of life, this was a perfect wine, but it now seems to be in a stage where the fruit is still present, but the previous exuberance and intensity have faded slightly. There is plenty of amber at the edge, and this medium to full-bodied wine shows notes of menthol, cedar, spice box, plums, and black cherries. Owners of 750 ml bottles should plan on consuming it over the next 4-6 years. Magnums should be less evolved, and merit a score 4 to 6 points higher.” Wine Advocate #183 June 2009WA 92

6 12 bottles per lot $10,000-12,000

Perfect labels, slightly torn capsule, very top shoulder


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CHATEAU LA MISSION HAUT BRION 1982Pessac-Léognan

“The greatest La Mission Haut Brion made between the 1975 and 1989, the 1982 is, stylistically, a dead-ringer for the ethereal 1959. One of the most massive wines of the vintage, it remains an adolescent in terms of evolution, but it can be drunk with great pleasure if it is decanted 2-3 hours in advance. A thick, unctuously-textured wine with massive richness as well as abundant notes of black fruits, truffles, creosote, scorched earth, smoke, and camphor, a colossal mouthfeel, a layered texture, incredible depth of fruit and glycerin, and copious, but well-integrated tannins that are largely concealed by the incredible amount of fruit. An old school La Mission, it is a tour de force that should continue to age effortlessly for another 40+ years. A monumental wine!” Wine Advocate #183 June 2009WA 100

8 12 bottles per lot $8,500-11,000

CHATEAU MARGAUX 1982Margaux, premier cru classé2-top shoulder, 1 corrosion on capsulein original wooden case

“Consistently scoring between 98-100, the superb 1982 Margaux may be slightly bigger, bolder, and more masculine than vintages produced over the last 15-20 years. Its dark plum/purple color is followed by notes of melted tar intermixed with sweet cassis and floral underpinnings. Very full-bodied and dense for a Chateau Margaux, with a slight rusticity to the tannins, it boasts blockbuster power, richness, and impressive aromatics. It appears set for another 30-40 years of life.” Wine Advocate #183 June 2009WA 98

9 12 bottles per lot $8,500-11,000

CHATEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD 1982Pauillac, premier cru classéPristine, in original wooden case

“This wine remains one of the legends of Bordeaux. It has thrown off the backward, youthful style that existed during its first 25 years of life, and over the last 4-5 years has developed such secondary nuances as cedar and spice box. The creme de cassis, underlying floral note, full-bodied power, extraordinary purity, multilayered texture, and finish of over a minute are a showcase for what this Chateau accomplished in 1982. The wine is still amazingly youthful, vibrant, and pure. It appears capable of remaining fruity and vibrant in 2082! Thank God it is beginning to budge, as I would like to drink most of my supply before I kick the bucket. This is a great, still youthful wine, and, on occasion, one does understand the hierarchy of Bordeaux chateaux when you see the complexity and brilliance of this first-growth. Anticipated maturity: 2015-2050+” Wine Advocate #183 June 2009WA 100

10 12 bottles per lot $13,000-16,000

Perfect labels, very top shoulder11 5 bottles per lot $4,300-6,200

MUSIGNY, JACQUES-FREDERIC MUGNIER 1988Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“This remains rather unevolved for the vintage with only nuances of wonderfully intense mix of earth, game and spice notes on the still fresh fruit nose followed by reserved, rich and beautifully precise medium full flavors that possess unusual elegance compared to the usual somber and rustic character of most '88s at this stage of their development. I quite like this and it is still on its way up.”BH 92

12 2 bottles per lot $1,200-1,800

RICHEBOURG, JEAN GRIVOT 1988Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“A really lovely nose offering excellent complexity with obvious secondary aromas nuanced by notes of earth, game, smoke, spice and a slightly animale character. The equally complex flavors are sweet, round, rich, concentrated and powerful with a velvety finish and this is much softer and better balanced than the typical '88 at this point in their evolution. While there is a touch of finishing structure, the velvet more than buffers it. This is drinking well now and should continue to hold if not improve for another decade, perhaps longer.”BH 91

13 8 bottles per lot $3,600-5,200

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MEURSAULT CHARMES, COMTES LAFON 1989

Côte de Beaune, 1er cru

“Lafon fashioned simply terrific '89s and this bottle was consistent with that performance with its remarkably complex and elegant nose that is fully mature but still quite fresh. The sappy, mouth coating and incredibly rich flavors possess Montrachet-like size and weight with plenty of underlying minerality while the mouth coating finish lasts for minutes. This remains one of the better Charmes Lafon has made. Consistent notes.”

BH 94

14 8 bottles per lot $4,200-6,000

CHATEAU PICHON-LONGUEVILLE BARON 1989Pauillac, deuxieme cru classéNicked capsule, in original wooden case“Both the 1989 and 1990 vintages exhibit opaque, dense purple colors that suggest massive wines of considerable extraction and richness. The dense, full-bodied 1989 is brilliantly made with huge, smoky, chocolatey, cassis aromas intermingled with scents of toasty oak. Well-layered, with a sweet inner-core of fruit, this awesomely endowed, backward, tannic, prodigious 1989 needs another 5-6 years of cellaring; it should last for three decades or more. It is unquestionably a great Pichon-Longueville-Baron.” Wine Advocate #109 February 1997WA 95


CHATEAU LE TERTRE ROTEBOEUF 1989St.-Emilion grand cruin original wooden case

“Deep ruby/purple with slightly more intensity to its hue than the 1990, this full-bodied wine still has a very roasted character intermixed with sweet chocolate Raisinet-like flavors. Sweet, overripe cherries also make an appearance in this thick, juicy, yet structured, rather powerful Tertre Roteboeuf that is aging more slowly than its more renowned sibling, the 1990. This is a classic wine that should continue to repay cellaring. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2020.” Bordeaux Book, 4th ed, January 2003WA 95


CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE LES CAILLOUX CUVEE CENTENAIRE, LUCIEN ET ANDRE BRUNEL 1990Southern Rhône

“One of the greatest vintages for Andre Brunel, aside from his extraordinary succession of vintages from 1998-2001 is 1990. The perfect Cuvee Centenaire is still dense ruby/purple-colored with a sumptuous nose of white flowers, raspberry and cherry liqueur, smoke, and mineral scents. The gorgeous aromatics are followed by an unctuously-textured, pure wine that combines the best of Chateauneuf du Pape with the floral, earthy complexity of a great grand cru red Burgundy. This is a riveting tour de force in winemaking. Don’t miss it. Anticipated maturity: now-2020.” eRobertParker.com January 2003WA 100

17 12 bottles per lot $3,200-4,600

MONTRACHET MARQUIS DE LAGUICHE, JOSEPH DROUHIN 1990Côte de Beaune, grand cru

“This is essentially an ever-so-slightly fresher version of the same wine in 750 ml (see herein) with its classy, pure and altogether lovely nose that reflects obvious minerality that is followed by deep, rich and beautifully defined flavors of considerable size, volume, power and depth plus superb finishing length and complexity. The intensity is nothing short of phenomenal, even for a grand cru at this age and the overall impression is one of grace and power. A great effort that is drinking perfectly now and will for some years to come, particularly in magnum format. Tasted twice from magnum with almost identical results.”BH 95

18 4 bottles per lot $1,600-2,400

RICHEBOURG, JEAN GRIVOT 1990Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“Nice mix of primary and secondary fruit aromas with ripe but not especially elegant flavors that offer good intensity and finish that is marred by a slightly soupy character. Though not technically flawed, this was hard for me to warm up to.”BH 87

19 10 bottles per lot $5,300-7,000

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MONTRACHET, DRC 1991Côte de Beaune, grand cruIn original wooden case

“Notes of botrytis, mature fruit and a hint of oak leads to rich, sappy, soft, round and supple flavors of modest grip and moderate focus. This is fully mature and is actually now showing the initial signs of decline. Enjoyable in its fashion but it's time to drink up.”BH 88

20 1 magnum per lot $6,500-8,000

NUITS ST. GEORGES LES BOUDOTS, LEROY 1993Côte de Nuits, 1er cru

“This is still very much an infant with a nose of spice, austere fruit and ample earth notes introducing medium weight, full-bodied and very intense flavors that are structured, powerful and impressively complex though the serious tannins confer an edgy quality to the long finish. My sense is that this will ultimately give way to a rich velvety quality of considerable power and depth yet retain the edgy character as I doubt the tannins will ever fully resolve. In the mean time, this will require a number of years before it is fully ready and I would suggest holding off from the temptation of trying one for the next few years as the very firm tannins are rather austere.”BH 90

21 3 bottles per lot $1,600-2,400

CHATEAU ANGELUS 1994St.-Emilion, premier grand cru classéIn original wooden case

“Another inky, purple/black-colored wine, the 1994 offers up heavenly scents of smoked meats, barbeque spices, hickory wood, and plenty of cassis and kirsch liqueur. The fruit's phenomenal purity and denseness, as well as its overall balance is admirable in view of the massive, muscular personality of this huge, full-bodied wine oozing with extract. It is a tour de force in winemaking. Anticipated maturity: 2000-2020.” Wine Advocate #109 February 1997WA 93


CHATEAU ANGELUS 1995St.-Emilion, premier grand cru classéIn original wooden case

“A superb effort in this vintage, Angelus's opaque purple-colored 1995 is a massive, powerful, rich offering with plenty of ripe, sweet tannin. The wine's aromatics include scents of Provencal olives, jammy black cherries, blackberries, truffles, and toast. A very full-bodied wine, it is layered, thick, and pure. This is the most concentrated of the 1995 St.-Emilion premier grand crus. Anticipated maturity: 2002-2025.” Wine Advocate #115 February 1998WA 95


DOM PERIGNON 1995ChampagneIn original metal presentation case

“Wonderfully subtle, complex aromas of white flowers, acacia honey, minerals, nuts and mushroom, with musky and leesy nuances. Oily, rich and smoky but with terrific verve and lift. Quite substantial and chewy for a young D.P. but not at all heavy. Yellow plum and strong soil tones in the middle and on the palate-staining finish. Offers a rare combination of richness and finesse.”Stephen Tanzer 95

24 1 methuselah 6L per lot $4,700-6,600

TAITTINGER BRUT LA FRANCAISE NV Champagne “Shows elegance and finesse, but also an

understated power, as the initial richness gives way to the firm structure, setting the stage for biscuit, honey and ginger notes. Fine length.”

WS 91

25 12 bottles per lot $450-600



SCHRAMSBERG BLANC DE BLANCS COLLECTION

North Coast, California

Vintage 1971 - 1 bottle, bin-soiled label Vintage 1972 - 1 bottle, bin-soiled label Vintage 1973 - 1 bottle, slightly tattered label Vintage 1974 - 2 bottles Vintage 1979 - 1 bottle

28 Above 6 bottles per lot $1,900-2,600

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CHATEAU LAFLEUR 1995Pomerol

“A profound effort, the 1995's awesome, explosive nose of black currants, raspberries, and cherries, intermingled with earth and Asian spices is hard to ignore. Huge and full-bodied, with knock-out levels of fruit, extract, and glycerin, this wine reveals a sweet inner-core of fruit, as well as mouth-searing levels of tannin, and a dense, concentrated minerality that must be tasted to be believed. Given the micro-quantities produced, the 1995 Lafleur will be almost impossible to find, but it should prove to be one of the vintage's longest-lived efforts. Anticipated maturity: 2005-2035.” Bordeaux Book, 3rd ed., January 1998WA 95

29 3 magnums per lot $3,800-5,400

CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE, CHATEAU RAYAS 1995Southern Rhône

“A tiny crop of only 12-15 hectoliters per hectare, and less than 1,000 cases have made this one of the rarest, most difficult to obtain Rayas vintages. While the 1995 is evolving beautifully, it is not yet ready for prime time drinking. The color remains a dense ruby with purple nuances. The wine has that degree of over-ripeness allied to opulence, and a sumptuous texture that make this wine so striking. Notes of kirsch liqueur, black raspberries, minerals, spice, and flowers can be found in this exceptionally full-bodied, powerful, layered wine. Despite its massiveness, there is a sense of elegance, delineation, and balance. The abundant tannin has become sweeter and better integrated. This is certainly a complete and long-lived Rayas and should be uncommonly ageworthy.”WA 98

30 6 bottles per lot $3,000-4,200

VOSNE-ROMANEE BEAUX MONTS, LEROY 1995Côte de Nuits, 1er cru

“More Chambolle than Vosne in character with elegant red cherry fruit and rich, medium weight flavors that lack sufficient sap to buffer the extremely astringent finishing tannins. This may ultimately come together but at the moment there is a serious imbalance between the concentration of the fruit and the serious tannic structure. It will be interesting to see how this evolves over the next 10 years but for now, it's difficult to enjoy and my scores gives it the benefit of the doubt.”BH 87

31 3 bottles per lot $1,200-1,800

BONNES MARES, DUJAC 1996Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“Big and robust yet remarkably elegant earthy pinot fruit with lovely complexity gives way to rich, pure, detailed, gorgeously intense flavors of considerable distinction and excellent length. While this does not transcend the vintage, it still is a first rate effort and if it can add weight with time, my score may very well prove to be conservative. Note that the bottle in the Acker tasting displayed a large amount of brett, indeed enough where it was intrusive.”BH 90

32 3 bottles per lot $1,200-1,800

CHEVALIER MONTRACHET, MICHEL NIELLON 1996Côte de Beaune, grand cru

“One of the greatest wines Michel Niellon has ever made and when quality rises to this level, words are frankly inadequate to convey what can only be described as an intense emotional reaction. Captivating and completely seductive aromas explode from the glass with a purity and intensity that are hard to believe. Aromas of white flowers, limestone and dried herbs overlay astoundingly focused, intense and detailed flavors with an incredible minerality and dazzling purity and a finish that seemingly goes on forever. This is reference standard Chevalier and wine doesn't get much better than this.”BH 98

33 2 bottles per lot $1,900-2,800

CLOS DE LA ROCHE, DUJAC 1996Côte de Beaune, grand cru

“This has finally arrived at its peak with still a still spicy nose that reflects floral and secondary fruit aromas of impressive complexity that introduce round yet focused medium-bodied flavors that offer excellent depth and length. While lighter in style compared to the general size and weight this wine typically possesses, the balance is exquisite and I very much like the strong sense of backend minerality. For my taste, this is drinking perfectly now as there is no additional upside development to be had.”BH 92

34 9 bottles per lot $3,600-4,200

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CHATEAU LEOVILLE-LAS-CASES 1996St. Julien, deuxieme cru classéIn original wooden case

“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.” Wine Advocate #122 April 1999WA 98


CHATEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD 1996Pauillac, premier cru classéIn original wooden case

“This estate's staff believes that the 1996 Mouton-Rothschild is very complex. I agree that among the first-growths, this wine is showing surprising forwardness and complexity in its aromatics. It possesses an exuberant, flamboyant bouquet of roasted coffee, cassis, smoky oak, and soy sauce. The impressive 1996 Mouton-Rothschild offers impressive aromas of black currants, framboise, coffee, and new saddle leather. This full-bodied, ripe, rich, concentrated, superbly balanced wine is paradoxical in the sense that the aromatics suggest a far more evolved wine than the flavors reveal. Anticipated maturity: 2007-2030. By the way, the 1996 blend consists of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, and 8% Cabernet Franc.” Wine Advocate #122 April 1999WA 94


NUITS ST. GEORGES LES BOUDOTS, LEROY 1996Côte de Nuits, 1er cru

“A ripe and highly complex nose redolent of a mix of both primary and secondary black and blue fruit aromas nuanced by obvious spice and earth notes that are also reflected by the maturing yet still noticeably tannic medium full-bodied flavors that culminate in dusty, linear and focused finish that displays just a touch of backend dryness that will probably always be present. I recommend drinking this with the appropriate food.”BH 89

37 12 bottles per lot $4,500-6,400

PULIGNY-MONTRACHET PUCELLES, LEFLAIVE 1996Côte de Beaune, 1er cruIn original cardboard case

“A fine, relatively airy nose of honeysuckle, pear and a deft touch of pain grillé introduces medium weight, crisp, even racy flavors of moderate complexity underpinned by plenty of acidity and punctuated by good if not sensational length. This is indeed a lovely wine but not to the standard that one expects with this wine as it lacks the overall complexity and breed that it often possesses. This is all the more curious as when taken as a group, the Leflaive '96s are knockouts.”BH 89

38 12 bottles per lot $3,300-4,800

VOSNE-ROMANEE LES BEAUX MONTS, LEROY 1996Côte de Nuits, 1er cru

“This dark-colored wine is a cut above. Profound aromas of intensely sweet cherries, raspberries, stones, and earth give way to a full-bodied, extremely feminine, and massively ripe and vibrant core of roses, cherries, and candied blueberries. This silky-textured, hedonistic (yet wonderfully structured), and focused wine ends on an incredibly long and detailed finish.” Pierre Rovani for Wine AdvocateWA 96

39 3 bottles per lot $1,700-2,400

BONNES MARES, ROUMIER 1997Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“Very ripe, nicely complex, ever-so-slightly roasted fruit that displays a subtle floral note leads to round, medium-bodied, nicely nuanced and earthy flavors of obvious breed and fine finishing length. This is not an especially big wine by the standards of Roumier and his Bonnes Mares but it manages to deliver good elegance for the vintage and while it is approaching its peak, it could use another few years in the cellar first. A fine if not great effort that is developing a slight herbal note on the discreetly toasty finish.”BH 89

40 6 bottles per lot $3,200-4,600

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RICHEBOURG, ANNE GROS 1997Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“Fresh, expressive and elegant aromas of cherries, black berries and pinot extract followed by medium weight, relatively fine, nicely detailed flavors that lack a bit of mid palate density. There is better acidity than most of the wines in this group and one is struck by the finesse, unusual for both the appellation at such a young age and certainly the vintage. In sum, this is beautifully detailed rather than dense with fine but prominent finishing tannins. While it could be drunk and enjoyed now, it should continue to improve.”BH 89

41 12 bottles per lot $4,600-5,000

BONNES MARES, ROUMIER 1998Côte de Nuits, grand cru“Massively dense in every respect with astonishing concentration of deeply pitched and still 100% primary fruit that complements the compelling, robust and powerful flavors that feature notes of cassis, blueberries, black cherries, minerals and earth, all wrapped in a mouth coating and fantastically long finish. The tannins are massive as well but the fruit is so dense I do not worry at all about the prospects for extended evolution in the cellar. A complete and utterly classic Bonnes Mares.”BH 94

42 6 bottles per lot $2,500-3,600

MONTRACHET, DRC 1998Côte de Beaune, grand cru In original wooden case

“Massively rich fruit completely laced with notes of heavy botrytis, pain grillé and minerals. Very open, forward, dense and rich flavors of wonderful complexity and butterscotch that just manage to avoid being heavy or ponderous. The acidity struggles to buffer the powerfully rich flavors and this is already drinking well. Stylistically, it leans in the direction of a New World chardonnay with its forward, fruit driven style though no such chardonnay in my experience can offer this kind of sheer density, power and profound length. Hardly classic in style but dramatic and compelling nonetheless. This will mature relatively early but should last for a long time.”BH 92

43 2 bottles per lot $5,900-8,000

CLOS DE LA ROCHE, DUJAC 1999Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“Much to my surprise given the large format bottling, this was really quite aromatically expressive with really lovely depth to the mostly red and blue berry fruit that is just now beginning to evidence the first hints of secondary development along with ample amounts of earth, game and a smoky hint. The delicious and muscular medium weight plus flavors display ample minerality that continues onto the velvety and mouth coating finish that seems to go on and on. The tannins are still relatively firm and in mag format, this may need another 10 years to really arrive at its full maturity but I have shortened the drinking window slightly because the wine could be enjoyed now as there is sufficient mid-palate fat. Note further that I have raised my score slightly as this really is extremely impressive.”BH 95

44 10 bottles per lot $4,200-4,800

CHATEAUNEUF-DU-PAPE CUVEE RESERVEE, PEGAU 2000

Southern Rhône

“The 2000 Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee Reservee may be one of the few 2000s that is better than its 1998 counterpart. A deep ruby/purple color is accompanied by sweet aromas of creme de cassis, kirsch liqueur, cedar, licorice, and pepper. It smells like an open-air Provencal market. Sweet, fat, opulent, and voluptuous, with fabulous fruit concentration, sweet tannin, and a long, 45+ second finish, this powerful, deep, seamless 2000 is impeccably well-balanced. A tour de force in traditional Chateauneuf du Pape, it is accessible now, but should age easily for 15-20 years.” Wine Advocate #145 February 2003

WA 95

45 12 bottles per lot $950-1,200

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ERMITAGE L’ERMITE BLANC, CHAPOUTIER 1999Northern RhôneIn original wooden case

“This is one of the greatest dry white wines I have ever tasted. The 1999 Ermitage l'Ermite is a liquid mineral, crystalline expression. It is the essence of its grape as well as terroir. It may be the greatest expression of terroir I have seen outside of a handful of Alsatian Rieslings (Clos Ste. Hune comes to mind). It has that transparent character that terroiristes talk more about than actually recognize. Drinking it is like consuming a liquified stony concoction mixed with white flowers, licorice, and honeyed fruits. It is frightfully pure, dense, and well-delineated. As I said last year, ‘There is no real fruit character, just glycerin, alcohol, and liquid stones.’ That's about it, but, wow, what an expression! Anticipated maturity: 2012-2050. This is for the connoisseur of rare wines.” Wine Advocate #140 April 2002WA 100


MONTRACHET, AMIOT 1999Côte de Beaune, grand cru

“Massive in every respect. The nose delivers an immediate message that this is no ordinary wine with penetrating fruit of marmalade and citrus followed by huge, oily, almost viscous big-scaled flavors that are very backward at this point. A powerful, precise, intense Montrachet I would love to try in 10 years.”BH 93

47 6 bottles per lot $2,400-3,400

BATARD MONTRACHET, DOMAINE LEFLAIVE 2000Côte de Beaune, grand cru

“The 2000 Leflaive Bâtard is evolving nicely and is a very classy drink as it offers elegant and very pure ripe white flower and citrus-infused aromas. And there is plenty of sappy extract and thick, almost viscous, mouth coating flavors and fine length and lasts for several minutes - in particular, the texture and mouth feel of this wine are stunning. In sum, this is a genuinely compelling effort that has just entered its prime window of drinkability though it should remain here for at least another decade and then gracefully decline.”BH 93

48 10 bottles per lot $3,200-4,600

BONNES MARES, DUJAC 2001Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“Austere, backward and brooding nose of red and black fruit, crushed herbs and a touch of earth and leather with full, complex, driving, muscular and very powerful flavors that are more linear and direct in character than either the Clos de la Roche or the Echézeaux and possess outstanding persistence. This is solidly structured yet not hard but it will require every bit of a decade to begin drinking well and it should age gracefully for years. In a word, gorgeous.”BH 93

49 9 bottles per lot $3,000-4,200

BONNES MARES, ROUMIER 2001Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“What were originally explosive aromas of black fruit, earth and notes of blueberries all trimmed in a touch of wood toast have gracefully transformed into a gorgeously elegant, airy and pure nose that complements perfectly the sappy, full-bodied, rich, wonderfully intense and still firmly structured flavors that go on and on. This is exceptionally dense for the vintage with dusty structure and superb balance which should permit it to age gracefully for years. The '01 Bonnes Mares trades more on elegance than power than usual though to be sure, it's no shrinking violet. Lovely. Tasted several times recently with consistent notes.”BH 93

50 6 bottles per lot $3,000-4,200


“My original note still accurately characterizes this impressive wine and it's developing nicely save for the fact that I believe that it will require another 2 to 3 years beyond my original cask estimate to arrive at full maturity. Still, this is a very impressive wine and a Clos de la Roche with perhaps a bit more elegance and finesse than usual. Otherwise, the original note, reproduced here, stands: Powerful and dense aromas of earth, black and red fruit plus subtle notes of soy, coffee and hoisin explode from the glass that merge seamlessly into bigger, richer, rounder and more muscular flavors. Authoritative, gorgeously textured and very stylish with pronounced tannic structure and plenty of buffering sap. Impressive and extremely long, this will require at least a decade of bottle age to reach maturity.”BH 93

51 12 bottles per lot $4,500-6,400

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CHARMES CHAMBERTIN TRES VIELLES VIGNES, ROTY 2002Côte de Nuits, grand cru

“A heavily toasted nose with spice, wood and tar nuances frames ripe but fresh black pinot fruit and cassis aromas that also display an extraordinary panoply of secondary nuances, including earth, underbrush, leather, soy and spice. The powerful, rich and utterly delicious big-bodied and very concentrated flavors coat and stain the palate and completely buffer the now softening tannic spine on the superbly long finish. In short, this is flat out incredible juice and while it's clearly quite oaky, the wood somehow works quite well with the wine even though it's far from invisible. As to drinkability, I would probably opt to hold the '02 Charmes for a few more years but it could easily be drunk now with pleasure.”BH 95

52 3 bottles per lot $1,100-1,600


“This is bigger and a good deal more powerful but not noticeably finer or more elegant. However, it is more complex, intense and robust and the class and breed are abundantly evident. There is a wonderfully perfumed essence in the mouth with a really lovely textured quality to the superbly long, somewhat chewy finish that simply goes on and on. A great effort that should last for 20+ years, perhaps longer.”BH 94

53 6 bottles per lot $2,300-3,400

CHARMES CHAMBERTIN TRES VIELLES VIGNES, JOSEPH ET PHILIPPE ROTY 2003Côte de Nuits, grand cru In original cardboard case

“Extremely ripe yet still fresh aromas of plum jam, mocha, underbrush and wood spice lead to full-bodied, intense and completely mouth coating flavors and the level of dry extract here is exceptional. This is certainly less elegant than it usually is but it's also more concentrated with dense but fine tannins and huge length. This isn't really my style but it is undeniably a dramatic, powerful and high caliber effort.”BH 92

54 12 bottles per lot $2,300-3,400

CHATEAU LAFLEUR 2003Pomerol

“The exotic, nearly over the top 2003 exhibits a southern Rhone-like characteristic of kirsch liqueur intermixed with raspberries and flowers. Sweet fruit, high levels of glycerin (the alcohol is less than 13.5%), and high but silky tannins have resulted in a broad, expansive, terrific example of Lafleur that should be at its finest between 2008-2025. Along with Petrus, this stunning, full-bodied 2003 is a candidate for the top wine of Pomerol.” Wine Advocate #164, April 2006WA 95


CHATEAU D’YQUEM 2003Sauternes, premier cru supérieurIn original wooden case

“Subtle and racy, with lemon rind, vanilla cream and dried pineapple. Very spicy and intense. Full-bodied, with great length and flavor. Electrified yet refined, with medium sweetness and a wonderful finish. I love the class of this, and the length. Has afterburners. Best after 2010.”WS 98

56 24 half-bottles per lot $2,800-3,600

In original wooden case57 24 half-bottles per lot $2,800-3,600

CHATEAU CHEVAL BLANC 2005St.-Emilion, premier cru classé AIn original wooden case

“The dense ruby/purple-hued 2005 Cheval Blanc’s ethereal bouquet of menthol, coffee, wet stones, black cherries, blackberries, and hints of graphite and spice soars from the glass. An equal part blend of Cabernet Franc and Merlot, it is medium to full-bodied with a gorgeous texture in addition to high tannins that glide over the palate with no angularity or astringency. While it does not quite reach the perfection of the 2000, it should rival the profound 1998 and 1990. This is not a Cheval Blanc for near-term drinking as it demands at least a decade’s worth of cellaring.” Wine Advocate #176, April 2008WA 96

58 1 melchior 18L per lot $21,600-26,000

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CHATEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD 2005Pauillac, premier cru classéIn original wooden case

“The 2005 Mouton Rothschild will have to take a back seat to the prodigious 2006, but administrator Philippe Dalhuin deserves considerable credit for pushing Mouton to higher quality levels over recent years. A blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon and the rest mostly Merlot, the dark purple-hued 2005 exhibits a restrained but promising nose of cedar, tobacco leaf, creme de cassis, and toasty oak. Full-bodied, tannic, and extremely backward, with the vintage’s tell-tale acidity, it appears to be even more closed in the bottle than it was from barrel. It does possess a long finish and multilayered mouthfeel. This is an undeniably outstanding, yet restrained, shy wine for a Mouton Rothschild.” Wine Advocate #176, April 2008WA 96


CHATEAU PAVIE 2005St.-Emilion, premier cru classé BIn original wooden case

“Pavie’s 2005 exhibits a thick-looking purple color to the rim as well as an exquisite perfume of blueberry and blackberry liqueur, unsmoked cigar tobacco, crushed rocks, damp earth, and hints of truffles and incense. The vineyard’s limestone soils have provided massive concentration, a laser-like precision, fresh, zesty acidity, and massive tannin. Despite the wine’s enormous concentration and intensity, there is a lightness to its style. As Perse has made clear, he is trying to produce modern day versions of such great vintages as 1921, 1929, 1945, and 1947, wines that lasted 50 or more years. I do not understand why Perse receives so much criticism. In the blind tastings of each new vintage conducted by the Grand Jury European, Pavie usually wins against 100 or so other great Bordeaux. As they say, the truth is irrefutable - this is one of the world’s most outstanding wines, and the 2005 Pavie should take its place among the greatest achievements of Bordeaux in the last 50 years.” Wine Advocate #176, April 2008WA 98+

60 1 melchior 18L per lot $8,000-10,000

CHATEAU D’YQUEM 2005Sauternes, premier cru supérieur In original wooden case

“Floral, lemon, apple and cream with dried pineapple and apricot. Full-bodied, but very focused and refined. It starts slowly and then, wham! It goes on and on. Spicy, dried fruits and spices. Full-bodied, medium-sweet. So long and exciting. It is very close to 2001. We will see.”WS 95-100

61 1 nebuchadnezzar 15L per lot $24,000-32,000

MARCASSIN CHARDONNAY MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2006Sonoma Coast, California

“As for the 2006 Chardonnay Marcassin Estate, it is a more mineral-dominated wine displaying a liqueur of crushed rocks/wet stones, pears, and subtle smoky, honeysuckle, quince, and citrus oil notes. It also possesses exceptional length and richness as well as a full-bodied mouthfeel. Given the history of the vintage and the challenging conditions for Chardonnay, I would suspect these wines will evolve quickly by Marcassin’s standards, meaning they are probably best drunk in their first decade of life.” Wine Advocate #187, February 2010WA 96+

62 12 bottles per lot $2,900-4,200

MARCASSIN CHARDONNAY THREE SISTERS VINEYARD 2006Sonoma Coast, California

“The 2006 Chardonnay Three Sisters Vineyard (700 cases) possesses a superb texture in addition to abundant amounts of popcorn, white currant, hazelnut, and tropical fruit blossom characteristics, superb purity as well as acidity, a full-bodied mouthfeel, and a beautiful finish. In a vintage that was challenging for many California Chardonnay producers, the Three Sisters and the 2006 Marcassin Estate Chardonnays stand out as candidates for “wines of the vintage.” Given the history of the vintage and the challenging conditions for Chardonnay, I would suspect these wines will evolve quickly by Marcassin’s standards, meaning they are probably best drunk in their first decade of life.” Wine Advocate #187, February 2010WA 96

63 12 bottles per lot $2,000-2,800

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MARCASSIN CHARDONNAY MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2004Sonoma Coast, California

“The Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard is often the quintessential Chardonnay of the New World. With respect to the 2004, high acids, a greenish hue (also apparent in the Three Sisters cuvee) to the light straw/gold color, and notes of quince, crushed rocks, white currants, and subtle hazelnut, tropical fruit, and white peach characteristics are found in this beautiful Chardonnay. There is a subtle underlying buttery character, but the minerality and acidity both jump forward. This white seems to have a tannic structure much like a red wine. Still incredibly young, it should hit its peak in 3-4 years, and last for 12-15. It is clearly becoming the most consistent, long-lived Chardonnay of California.” Wine Advocate #174, December 2007WA 97

64 8 bottles per lot $2,100-3,000

MARCASSIN CHARDONNAY ZIO TONY RANCH 2004

Sonoma Coast, California

“The 2004 Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch, which I tasted last year, seems to have barely moved after 12 months of aging. A beautiful effort from the Goldridge soils of the Russian River, it exhibits a lovely floral component intermixed with notions of nectarines, orange marmalade, white currants, and underlying minerality. Superb acidity gives youthfulness and vibrancy as well as delineation to all of the wine’s component parts. This full-bodied, beautiful Chardonnay should age for a decade or more.”

WA 93


MARCASSIN PINOT NOIR BLUE SLIDE RIDGE 2004Sonoma Coast, California

“Once again, the 2004 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge, which always comes from Dijon clones, displays extraordinary Vosne-Romanee-like notes of forest floor and blue and black fruits intermixed with some truffle, smoked meats, and root vegetables. Dark, round, and lush, this sumptuous Pinot Noir is a hedonistic/intellectual thrill ride that should be drunk over the next 6-8 years.” Wine Advocate #180, December 2008WA 95+

66 6 bottles per lot $1,600-2,400

MARCASSIN PINOT NOIR THREE SISTERS VINEYARD 2004


“The 2004 Pinot Noir Three Sisters displays a dark ruby/plum color and notes of root vegetables intermixed with sweet plum, raspberry, and gamey, foresty scents. The wine has terrific fruit, medium to full body, no hard edges, and an opulent, almost lavish finish that goes on for 50+ seconds.”

WA 94

67 3 bottles per $500-1,000

MARCASSIN PINOT NOIR MARCASSIN VINEYARD 2006


“Notes of forest floor, plums, black cherries and raspberries intermixed with notions of blueberries and smoked meats are found in this dark plum/ruby/purple-tinged wine. Clos de la Roche-like, it exhibits sweet tannin and impressive depth, but as mentioned above, it has tightened up considerably over the last year and is probably best forgotten for another 1-2 years. It should provide immense pleasure over the following 10-15 years.”

WA 96+

68 10 bottles per $2,400-4,000

MARCASSIN PINOT NOIR BLUE SLIDE RIDGE 2006


“The 2006 Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge possesses wonderful notes of boysenberries, blueberries, raspberries, damp forest and spring flowers. With full-bodied richness and complex aromatics, it seems more evolved and open-knit than the Three Sisters. This savory, full-throttle Pinot should drink well for 10-12 years.”

WA 95 69 5 bottles per lot $1,400-2,200

MARCASSIN PINOT NOIR THREE SISTERS

VINEYARD 2006 Sonoma Coast, California

“The 2006 Pinot Noirs that are just being released include the 2006 Pinot Noir Three Sisters Vineyard. While it has closed down since I tasted it last year, it does reveal a dark plum/ruby color as well as a smoky bouquet of Asian plum sauce, soy, forest floor and sweet black cherries. Like many Marcassin Pinots, it possesses a Morey St.-Denis-like character. The Three Sisters cuvee will benefit from another 1-2 years of bottle age and drink well for a decade or more.”

WA 94+


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COLGIN IX SYRAH 2007 Napa, California In original wooden case “There are 475 cases of the 2007 IX Syrah Estate,

which offers up flowery, roasted meat, balsamic, tar, and blackberry characteristics in a full-bodied format. The wine reveals sweet tannin, and layers of fruit, including a note of lavender that emerges as the wine sits in the glass. It should drink well for a decade.”

WA 95 71 3 bottles per lot $1,000-1,200

GRACE FAMILY VINEYARDS CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2003

Napa, California

“Healthy deep red-ruby. Aromas of raspberry, red cherry, flowers and tarry oak. Juicy, minerally and firm, with very good palate coverage but no undue weight. The floral element lifts the wine's red berry fruits. The fruit benefited from long hang time in 2003, noted winemaker Gary Brookman, who added that the percentage of Taransaud barrels used at Grace has been raised from 20% in 2001 to two-thirds in 2004. Perhaps less aromatic today than the 2002, but these tannins are a bit suppler.”

Stephen Tanzer 90-93

72 6 bottles per lot $550-1,000

KONGSGAARD CHARDONNAY 2004 Napa, California

“The 2004 Chardonnay shows that wonderful liquified rockiness, as if someone took a couple of boulders, threw them in a Cuisinart, and was able to extract some liquid, interwoven with tangerine oil, nectarine, quince, pear, and popcorn and honey. Quite layered, full-bodied, but with terrific acidity and vibrancy, this is a sensational Chardonnay that is set for 8-10 years of life.”

WA 94


CHATEAU MOUTON-ROTHSCHILD 2006Pauillac, premier cru classé

“A sensational effort, the 2006 Mouton Rothschild exhibits an opaque purple color as well as a classic Mouton perfume of creme de cassis, flowers, blueberries, and only a hint of oak. The full-bodied, powerful 2006 possesses extraordinary purity and clarity. A large-scaled, massive Mouton Rothschild that ranks as one of the top four or five wines of the vintage, it may turn out to be the longest-lived wine of the vintage by a landslide.” Wine Advocate #181, February 2009WA 98+


CHATEAU L’EGLISE CLINET 2008PomerolIn original wooden case

“A remarkable wine in this vintage, L’Eglise Clinet’s 2008 has a color almost as dark as the barrel sample of 2010. Classic mocha and caramel-infused creme de cassis and black cherry notes, with hints of licorice and loamy soil soar from the glass of this opaque ruby/purple, aromatically compelling wine. Opulent, expansive, and savory, with a broad texture, a full-bodied mouthfeel, terrific purity and a layered finish, this is another big, massive wine that transcends the vintage character, and will probably need 7-10 years of bottle age. It should keep for 20 or more years as well.” Wine Advocate #194 May 2011WA 95


CHATEAU PETRUS 2008PomerolIn original wooden case

“It is hard to call Petrus a ‘sleeper of the vintage,’ but the 2008 will merit more attention than most consumers would think. Low yields of 30 hectoliters per hectare resulted in only 25,000 bottles of this beauty. A wine of great intensity (possibly the most concentrated wine of the vintage), this 100% Merlot boasts a dark purple color as well as a sweet perfume of mocha, caramel, black cherries, black currants, earth and forest floor. Deep, unctuously textured, full-bodied and pure, it will benefit from 4-5 years of cellaring and should drink well for 25-30+ years.” Wine Advocate #194 May 2011WA 97

76 1 double-magnum per lot $12,000-15,000

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VEGA SICILIA UNICO RESERVA ESPECIAL NVRibera del Duero, Spain

“Bodegas Vega Sicilia remains a benchmark for the world’s great red wines. On the occasion of my visit in May 2010, the three Reserva Especials already in bottle and awaiting release were tasted side by side. They are identified (for the purposes of this review only) as the 2013 Release, the 2012 Release, and the 2011 Release. I was not told what vintages are in each bottling but it actually makes little difference. The Reserva Especials are blended to a house style designed to reflect Vega Sicilia at its very best. The vagaries of vintage (as reflected in Unico) are blended away leaving a wine that is, in my opinion, better than any of the single vintage wines with the possible exception of the 1942.” Wine Advocate

77 12 bottles per lot $3,900-5,600

ALVEAR PEDRO XIMENEZ MONTILLA-MORILES SOLERA 1910Montilla-Morilles, Spain

“The amazing, pedal to the metal/full throttle/balls to the wall, sweet 1910 Pedro Ximenez Solera is a dark amber-colored, full-bodied, unctuously-textured beauty that should be sipped and savored slowly and carefully at the end of a meal with a plate of cashews. It is remarkable stuff. The price is not high for what it represents.”WA 98

78 12 bottles (500mL) per lot $3,600-5,200

MAZIS CHAMBERTIN, JOSEPH ET PHILIPPE ROTY 1983

Côte de Nuits, grand cru

79 4 bottles per lot $1,000-1,800

CORTON CLOS DU ROI, GIROUD 2005 Côte de Beaune, grand cru

“When Clos du Roi is on its game, there is no other climat in Corton that can match it for sheer size, weight, power or depth. In the case of this '05, it's almost a blend of the Chaumes and Rognets with its layered ripe black fruit aromas and massive, rich and powerful flavors that preserve a fine sense of balance and exceptional depth though at present the superbly persistent finale is linear to the point of strictness. I like the subtle minerality and this may require up to 15 years in the cellar to really blossom so no point buying this if you're in a rush to drink it.”

BH 91-93

80 1 jéroboam 3L per lot $750-1,500


CHAMBERTIN, TRAPET 1972 Côte de Nuits, grand cru

82 5 bottles per lot $1,200-1,600

VOLNAY, HOSPICES DE BEAUNE, CUVEE BLONDEAU, MAISON CAMILLE GIROUD 1937Côte de Beaune

“Magnificent bouquet, excellent flavour, soft, fragrant, dry finish.”**** by Michael Broadbent

83 12 bottles per lot $11,000-14,000

ROMANEE-CONTI, DRC 2000Côte de Nuits, grand cruIn original wooden case

“Brooding, backward and quite a bit more reserved and less expressive with subtly spicy black fruit aromas trimmed by a subtle hint of oak and followed by restrained, pure, gorgeously sappy and harmonious, completely seductive flavors that offer the best delineation of any of these wines. This is extraordinarily fine and detailed with length that lasts and lasts. Though this will undoubtedly add weight and complexity, it will likely always be understated and refined rather than powerful. This is a simply sublime combination of spice, silk and velvet delivered in a perfect sphere of impeccable balance. Incredible by any standard but especially so for the vintage and clearly the best of these 2000s.” BH 95


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Cataloging & Bottle Condition Notes

Neck Levels for Bordeaux and Bordeaux Shaped BottlesNeck Level – !e level is into the neck of the bottle. !is is a normal level for wines less than 10 years old. In wines 10-30 years old, a neck level usually indicates pristine storage history.

BN – Bottom Neck level: acceptable for wines 10-20 years old. In bottles 20-30 years old, a base neck level is an excellent level and usually indicates excellent storage history.

VTS – Very Top Shoulder level: acceptable level for wines 20 to 30 years old. Considered excellent for bottles older than 30 years.

Generally indicates that a wine has been properly cellared.

TS – Top Shoulder level: acceptable for wines 30-40 years old. In bottles older than 40 years, a top shoulder level usually indicates proper storage.

US – Upper Shoulder level: acceptable for wines 40-60 years old. In bottles older than 60 years, an upper shoulder level usually indicates excellent storage history. For mid 20th century or older wines that have not been reconditioned, this is considered an

acceptable level. For bottles with excellent storage history, risk of oxidization is low.

MS – Mid Shoulder level: acceptable for wines 60 years old or older, unless they were previously re-conditioned. If the cork is sound and the bottle has an excellent storage history, risk of oxidization is low to moderate.

LS – Low Shoulder level: usually an indication that the wine is spoiled. Bottles with this level are rarely sold by reputable auction houses.

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Neck Levels for Burgundy and Burgundy Shaped Bottles

Tasting Notes

Measurements are normally taken below the cork, if visible.

1.5 cm or better: normal level for wines that are 10 years old or less and a good level for wines aged from 10-20 years.

2 to 3 cm: acceptable level for wines 10-25 years old and an exceptional level usually indicating excellent storage for wines more than 25 years old.

3 to 4 cm: acceptable level for wines 25-40 years old and a very good level for wines older than 40 years.

4 to 5.5 cm: acceptable level for wines 40-60 years old and an excellent level for any wine older than that. Cork condition and clarity of wine need to be taken into account for wines with this level of ullage and are sometimes noted in the cataloguing process.

6 cm or more: generally considered acceptable for wines older than 60 years. Storage history is highly relevant for bottles with this degree of ullage.

Tasting notes marked with “BH” are from Allen Meadows’ Burghound.

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Tasting notes marked with “WA” are from Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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Tasting notes marked with “WS” are from the Wine Spectator.

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SPECIAL NOTES

Often producers in Burgundy !ll their bottles close to the top of the bottle. "is practice sometimes results in some seepage when the cork is inserted. Unless the ullage is severe for the age of the wine, seepage for Burgundy or for wines in Burgundy shaped bottles is usually not a sign of poor storage.

NECK LEVELS FOR CHAMPAGNE BOTTLES

Generally, Champagne bottles have a long foil capsule. Measurements for Champagne therefore are measured “below the foil”. In certain instances where the foil is damaged or the bottom of the cork is visible, measurements will be taken “below the cork”.

BOTTLE SIZES

Half bottle ............................................ .375 litersBottle ................................................... .750 litersMagnum .............................................. 1.5 LitersDouble Magnum .................................. 3.0 LitersJeroboam, Burgundy ............................. 3.0 LitersJeroboam, Bordeaux ....................... 4.5 or 5.0 Liters

(5.0 from 1978 until present) Imperial .................................................. 6.0 Liters

(equivalent to 8 bottles) Methuselah .............................................. 6.0 LitersSalmanazar ............................................. 9.0 Liters

(equivalent to 12 bottles) Balthazar .............................................. 12.0 LitersNebuchadnezzar .................................... 15.0 LitersMelchior ............................................... 18.0 Liters

SPECIAL NOTICE

WineGavel Fine and Rare Wine Auctions makes every e#ort to evaluate and measure the ullage levels on wines more than 25 years old, but sometimes corks in older wines can loose their elasticity, causing slight variations in the level from the date of inspection until the date of sale. In rare instances, corks in very old bottles can fail during shipment. Please be aware that shipping insurance does not cover corks falling into the bottle during transportation.

NOTE ABOUT ORIGINAL CASES

WineGavel does not open most cases that are 10 years old or less if the original packaging is intact. For cases that are opened, we make every e#ort to retain the integrity of the original packaging.

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CONDITIONS OF SALE

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CATALOG LAYOUT Wines are normally grouped by individual consignments and introduced by a heading that provides information about the storage history and provenance of the wines. Each lot contains information about the wine, size, and quantity of bottles. An index listing all of the wines grouped by region is posted at the end of the catalog.

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TASTING NOTES

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REGISTERING TO BID

We encourage all interested bidders to register with us no less than 48 hours prior to the auction. Bank references, personal identi#cation, and a major credit card may be required to bid at WineGavel. Please contact our Customer Service Department at 1.800.774.2130 or [email protected] to complete the registration process. A major credit card and/or driver’s licenses will be required as identi#cation. Bidders must be at least 21 years old and may be required to show proof of age. Bidding will be by paddle or bidder number only, and all successful bids are subject to the Conditions of Sale.

BIDDING AT WINEGAVEL

All wines are o!ered in lot format. "e auctioneer has the sole discretion of altering the lot number, format, or bidding increments during the auction. Consignors and their agents are not allowed, under any circumstance, to bid on their own consigned property. Live bidding will be available online through our live internet bidding system. Please visit our website, www.WineGavel.com for more information.

BIDDING INCREMENTS

$100 to $500 by $20, $50, $80 $500 to $1000 by $50 $1000 to $2000 by $100 $2000 to $3000 by $200 $3000 to $5000 by $200, $500, $800 $5000 to $10000 by $500 $10000 to $20000 by $1000 $20000 to $30000 by $2000 $30000 to $50000 by $2000, $5000, $8000 $50000 to $100000 by $5000

Above $100000 at the auctioneer’s discretion

!e auctioneer may vary the increments at his or her discretion at any time during the auction.

ABSENTEE BIDDING PRIOR TO SALE

Customers who are unable to attend the auction in person can submit absentee bids and WineGavel will bid on their behalf. In the event that duplicate bids are received, the earliest bid received by WineGavel will be executed. Absentee bids are accepted through our website, www.WineGavel.com, by telephone, fax, or mail. Please see the Absentee Bid Form in the back of the catalog. Bids should be submitted 48 hours prior to the sale for proper processing. Valid credit card information must be submitted with bids. We reserve the right to require written con#rmation and/or bank references for all bids and may perform credit card pre-authorizations up to the total amount of your bids. If bids are submitted with incorrect bidding increments, WineGavel reserves the right to round the bids down to the correct increment.

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BIDDING BY PHONE ON THE DAY OF THE SALE

Live telephone bidding is available on the day of the sale, but on a limited basis only. Please make all arrangements in advance. Bidders who wish to bid live by telephone must provide WineGavel with all of the lots they wish to bid on beforehand. Bidders should consider leaving written bids as well, which will be executed on their behalf if WineGavel is unable to make contact by telephone on the day of the sale.

LIVE ONLINE BIDDING

Live online bidding is available at www.WineGavel.com/auction. Bidders should register to bid online 48 hours before the auction. !e registration process for online bidding is the same as absentee, live, or phone bidding. Please note that WineGavel o"ers these bidding services as a convenience to our bidders, and cannot be held responsible for any failure to execute bids.

INVOICING AND PAYMENT

Bidders will receive an invoice via mail or email upon close of the auction, and payment is due upon receipt. Payment will be accepted in U.S. dollars only and in the following forms only: wire transfer, check drawn from U.S. banks only, money orders, direct debit via ACH initiation, MasterCard, Visa, Discover and American Express. Each buyer has a $10,000 credit card limit per auction. By using a credit card as payment, the buyer waives his or her right to request chargebacks, even if such a right is granted otherwise. To make payment via wire transfer, please direct funds to:

Bank of America American Canyon, CA Routing Number: 121 000 358 Swift Code: BOFA US 3N Account#: 2716842615

If payment of an invoice is delinquent for more than 14 days, Wine Gavel reserves the right to charge the buyer’s credit card on #le for any outstanding moneys owed, including late fees and credit card processing fees. Payments received later than 21 days after an invoice is issued will incur a late fee of 1% of the total purchase price. An additional late fee of 1% of the total purchase price may be charged every seventh day thereafter until full payment is made.

BIDDERS WHO HOLD CURRENT LICENSES

License holders who bid with WineGavel should provide any pertinent information regarding their license in advance of the day of the auction. Please make sure all documentation is current. WineGavel will then be able to process those relevant purchases through our California wholesale license.

SALES TAX

For purchases, taxation is determined by the point of delivery. We are required by law to collect any and all state and local taxes from purchasers who collect their wines in Napa or have their purchases shipped inside of California, unless the purchase is deemed to be non-taxable. WineGavel and our accounting department, at its sole discretion, will determine if a transaction is non-taxable.

SHIPPING YOUR WINES

Instructions for Collection and Delivery will be mailed with each invoice and /or sent as an attachment to an e-mail sent out following successful bids for each sale. WineGavel recommends temperature controlled truck delivery for all purchases. Please refer to the “Collection and Delivery of Wine” section of this catalogue for further details.

HANDLING AND STORAGE CHARGES

Any purchased lots that are uncollected more than 30 days after the sale, unless speci#cally noted, will be subject to a $12 per lot, per month storage fee. 32

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Storage, Collection, & Delivery of WinesSTORAGE, COLLECTION, AND DELIVERY OF WINES PURCHASED FROM WINEGAVEL

Wines purchased at auction are stored at WineGavel’s storage facility in Napa, California. Our climate controlled room is at a consistent temperature of 56 degrees and under the watch of a security system. We o!er long term palletized wine storage; please inquire. For further information, please contact [email protected]. Purchases will be stored free of charge for the "rst 30 days after the auction from which the wine is purchased. After 30 days, clients will be billed by WineGavel for any storage charges incurred.

DIRECTIONS TO WINEGAVEL’S WAREHOUSE

For directions, please call 707.598.3278.

CUSTOMER PICK UP

Wines can be picked up by purchasers from WineGavel’s storage facility in Napa between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. All lots must be paid for prior to customer pick up. Please arrange to collect your wine by appointment by phoning WineGavel at 707.598.3278 or email [email protected]. Allow at least 48 hours notice before coming to collect your wines.

MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR LOCAL AND OUT OF STATE DELIVERY

After customers have paid for their purchases, logistical arrangements can be made to deliver the wines to the buyer. Note that purchases will not be “automatically” shipped. Please fax the Collection & Delivery Form, contained in this catalog and in PDF format on our website, to 415.742.8035. For further information, or collection and delivery assistance, please call WineGavel’s Shipping Department at 707.598.3278 or email [email protected].

OUT OF STATE DELIVERIES

WineGavel provides all purchasers with multiple options for air and ground transport. WineGavel does not in any way

represent the shipment of wines across state lines as legal nor does WineGavel take responsibility for the legality of shipment of alcoholic beverages into any state. Generally states regulate the shipment of wines into and across their borders. Some states require that the purchaser, consignor or shipper possess certain licenses or permits, while other states have a strict prohibition on such shipments, and may not allow them in any form. WineGavel advises all buyers to investigate and understand, on their own examination, the wine shipping laws and regulations of the state to which they intend the wine to be shipped prior to the purchase of wines at auction. WineGavel can assist in making arrangements to have wine purchased at auction shipped through the appropriate channels. All domestic shipments will be subject to a 1% insurance charge, International shipments will be charged 2% for coverage. Insurance covers only breakage or loss. WineGavel cannot be held responsible for any other changes to the wines during shipment. It may be required for the wines to be repacked in heavy duty Styrofoam shipping boxes. #e wooden or cardboard cases will normally be shipped separately at an additional charge. Insurance coverage does not cover con"scation by any government or law enforcement agency as a result of any violations of any shipping laws by any buyer. Loss or breakage resulting from transportation shall be reported to WineGavel in writing within three days of incident. Any lots that are split into two or more parts for multiple deliveries or pickups will be subject to a $10 service charge per split, per lot.

LOCAL DELIVERY IN THE BAY AREA

WineGavel will deliver wines within the Bay Area for $15 per case or part thereof, with a minimum charge of 3 cases. #e Bay Area is roughly the following counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma.

DELIVERY IN CALIFORNIA OUTSIDE OF THE BAY AREA

WineGavel will deliver wines within the state of California at a charge of $25 per case or part thereof, with a minimum charge of 5 cases. In some instances, additional charges may apply.

SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF CALIFORNIA

WineGavel will help you coordinate all necessary shipping and packing arrangements through the appropriate freight forwarders. #ere will be three levels of service available to the purchaser..

• A common carrier ground service ranging from $20 to $70 per box.

• Air shipment from $24 per box.

• A fully licensed temperature controlled trucking company. Please inquire about pricing.

DELIVERY OUTSIDE OF THE USAWineGavel will help you coordinate the delivery and insurance of your wines through our relationships with freight forwarders experienced in handling and processing such shipments. Please call WineGavel’s Shipping Department at 707.598.3278 for information regarding rates and time schedules. WineGavel is not responsible for acts or omissions of any shipper, including, without limitation, any packing, shipping or delivery of purchased lots.

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Please fax the Collection & Delivery Form to 415.742.8035 in order to arrange for payment and expedite the shipment of your purchases. For further information or collection and delivery assistance, please call 707.598.3278 or email [email protected]. Please note that shipments will not be made without the buyer contacting WineGavel.

CUSTOMER PICK UP

Successful Bidders can pick up their wines at WineGavel in Napa. Please contact the warehouse at 707.598.3278 for an appointment. Please allow 48 hours for preparation of your lots.

DELIVERY

To expedite the delivery of your wine, please supply the following information as soon as possible after the auction. Lots cannot be split for delivery to di!erent addresses without additional surcharges.

TYPE OF DELIVERY

Please allow 3-5 business days for delivery instructions to be processed.*

Note: All prices include packing materials and up to $100 of insurance coverage. For extra insurance, please enquire. Boxes are individual packages containing 1-12 bottles with gross weights of 4-40 lbs per box.

Bay Area (Napa, Sonoma, San Francisco, Alameda etc.) (local) Approx. $15 per box, $45 minimumCommon Carrier Ground Service $20-70 per boxSecond Day air service $24-140 per box Next Day air service $36-200 per boxFully licensed temperature controlled trucking, (allow 3 weeks) please inquire for ratesCustomer Pickup at WineGavel’s Storage Facility, Napa, subject to handling charges of $5 per box (no packing), $2 per bottle (mixed box) and packing materials costs of $4-$8 box. Customer Pickup Date________________

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

Call prior to deliveries (local deliveries only)Ship Original Wooden Cases and/or Original Cartons if available.

Note: For all air shipments, a $12 charge per item will apply for all original packaging. All original packaging will be automatically shipped apart unless the client requests WineGavel to discard it on their behalf. Charges depend on service and the type, dimensions, and weight of the packaged materials. Please call for an estimate.

Please do not ship original cartons

PAYMENT FOR SHIPPING

Payment Method:American Express Visa MasterCardCheck Money Order Wire Transfer

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PREMIUM AND PAYMENT !e buyer’s premium for WineGavel™ Fine and Rare Wine Auctions is 19%. Payment is due within 14 days after each sale. Please see “Buying at WineGavel™” for further instructions on payment for wines.

1.800.774.2130 415.283.3236 info@WineGavel™.com

PLEASE NOTE: We will not be held responsible for typographical errors on lots, and reserve the right to withdraw such lots from each sale.

CONDITIONS

I. All estimates are per lot as numbered in the catalog. We reserve the right to withdraw, divide or group lots prior to sale. WineGavel™ and/or the auctioneer may have a direct or indirect ownership interest in any or all lots in the sale resulting from ownership or purchase by WineGavel™ of the lots (or an agreement to purchase), or from an advance of monies or property to the seller, or a guarantee of minimum proceeds made by WineGavel™ to the seller.

II. !e highest bidder shall prevail. Should any dispute arise between bidders, the decision of the auctioneer as to the successful bidder and the re-o"ering or resale of the lot under dispute shall be #nal. !e auctioneer shall regulate the bidding and reserves the right to refuse any bid believed by him not to be made in good faith. Any bid which is merely, or which is merely a nominal or fractional advance over the previous bid, may be rejected by the auctioneer, at his discretion. Neither we nor the auctioneer shall be liable for errors and omissions in executing instructions to bid, whether caused by our negligence, the auctioneer’s negligence, or otherwise.

III. Any lot in this sale may be subject to a reserve. !e auctioneer or its agent shall have the right to bid on behalf of the seller for any lot subject to a reserve. !e auctioneer may open bidding on any lot by placing a bid on behalf of the seller or the auctioneer and may further bid on behalf of the seller or the auctioneer by placing successive or consecutive bids for a lot or by placing bids in response to other bidders. Any “hammer” price listed is the price for which a lot closed on the $oor at the sale (or a reserve price), and such prices do not indicate whether or not any lot met its reserve price if such a price had been established. Bid only as much as you are prepared to pay as in most cases, bidders will pay their top bid.

IV. E-Mail, Fax, or Telephone Bidder. A successful e-mail, fax or telephone bidder will be noti#ed of lots purchased and must remit payment before the lots are shipped. Payment must be received by us within #fteen (15) days of noti#cation. Delivery to a successful bidder will be based on the instructions given by the customer in the “Collection and Delivery Form” which will be included with payment.

V. Title shall not pass to the buyer until full payment is received by WineGavel™.

VI. If a bidder shall fail to comply with these Conditions of Sale, then, as to any lot with respect to which such failure to comply occurs, we shall be entitled (but not obligated), at our sole discretion, to resell the lot or cause it to be resold by public or private sale, without notice to the bidder and in any manner of sale (whether or not commercially reasonable), and to hold the non-complying bidder liable for any de#ciency in the purchase price attending such resale, as well as for all charges, costs and expenses incurred in both sales, and all incidental damages. In no event shall any surplus arising from such resale be payable to the non-complying bidder.

VII. If WineGavel™ takes any action to enforce these Conditions of Sale, or to secure payment of any amount due to us from a bidder or purchaser, the defaulting bidder or purchaser shall be liable for all legal and other costs and expenses incurred by us, including but not limited to reasonable attorneys’ fees.

VIII. Successful bidders agree to pay for lots as speci#ed above and no credit will be extended. A late payment charge of 1 1/2% per month shall be imposed on overdue payments. A minimum monthly surcharge of $10 shall apply. All lots purchased in California are subject to sales tax, unless the purchaser is a licensed entity, in which case any and all documentation regarding that entity’s license(s) must be submitted to WineGavel™ prior to each sale. A 19% Buyer’s Commission will be added to all purchases. Lots will be considered as paid when all fees, including but not limited to, shipping, handling, late charges, purchase price, commissions, and any and all sales or use taxes are paid in full.

IX. All agents will be personally liable and responsible for the purchases of those persons they represent, and for other costs and expenses which would be the responsibility of the buyer under these terms and conditions.

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X. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to negligence, will WineGavel™, its o!cers, directors, employees, agents, or a!liates be liable to any bidder or any third party for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, punitive or exemplary damages (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business, loss of pro"ts, loss of opportunity, or business interruption) arising out of participation in any auction, or the placing or acceptance or rejection of any bid, or the sale (or failure to consummate a sale) for any lot or lots, or resulting from failure or breach of security, mistakes, omissions, interruptions, deletions, or loss of "les or data, errors, defects, delays in operation or performance, regardless of the cause including, but not limited to, acts of God, communication failure, theft, destruction or unauthorized access to WineGavel™ Fine and Rare Wine Auction’s computer network, programs or services, or for any claim by any other party. Not withstanding anything to the contrary in this agreement, the exclusive remedy for all damages, losses and causes of action which a bidder or other person or entity participating or involved in any auction may incur or su#er, whether in contract, tort (including negligence), equity, at law or otherwise, shall be to recover damages in an amount that is not in excess of the wholesale value of any lot that may be the subject of any such dispute.

XI. In the event of any dispute under these Conditions of Sale, or any dispute between the auctioneer and bidders, or between any parties requesting inspection of any of the lots of the auctioneer, or between persons o#ering their lots to be auctioned and the auctioneer, the exclusive jurisdiction and venue over any such dispute shall be in the Federal and state courts having jurisdiction and located in San Francisco, California, the parties waiving any other jurisdiction or venue to which they may be entitled.

XII. $e auction is being conducted by WineGavel™ and no individual auctioneer, employee, o!ce or director of WineGavel™, shall be held to any personal liability hereunder for negligence or otherwise.

XIII.$e placing of a bid shall constitute acceptance and agreement of these Conditions of Sale.

XIV. Warranty Information, Buyer’s Remedies: (i) All property is sold “as is”, and neither WineGavel™ nor the consignor make any guarantees, warranties or representations, expressed or implied, with respect to the property, except as to warranty of title. WineGavel™ will only accept returns in the instance of an obvious or egregious cataloging error on the part of WineGavel™. Buyers will have 14 days after the sale to bring forth any issue regarding any lot. (ii) Neither WineGavel™ nor the consignor make any representations or warranty of any kind, expressed or implied, with respect, but not limited to any of the following characteristics of the property: age, authenticity, provenance, physical condition, importance, size, quality, quantity, parity, value, historical references or signi"cance, material, source, or origin. (iii) All information in the catalog or elsewhere, concerning the characteristics mentioned in (ii) above, is o#ered to the bidders as a statement of opinion only. It is not intended to contain statements of fact for which we or the consignor may be held liable. $is disclaimer of liability on our part applies whether the information is included in the catalog, advertisements, announcements, or communicated through our representatives, bill of sale or elsewhere, and whether written or oral. (iv) Neither WineGavel™, nor the consignor, shall be responsible for ensuring the correctness or accuracy of descriptions or other information in this catalog or elsewhere. $e bidder assumes the full responsibility to inspect and evaluate the Property to his or her complete satisfaction prior to any purchase. $e bidders and buyers must make an independent judgment about (1) the Property, (2) its value, and (3) descriptions or other information about the property. We may, without in any way diminishing the disclaimers of liability contained in this Paragraph and elsewhere, mention in the description of the lot, signi"cant damage, although this does not include all faults, imperfections and de"ciencies. (v) Neither WineGavel™ nor the consignor make any warranty or representation, express or implied, concerning the re-marketing of any wines purchased at our auctions. (vi) $e estimates provided by WineGavel™ are merely our opinion of the price that a willing buyer might pay for the Property at auction. $e actual price that might be realized at auction or upon sale of the Property may be substantially di#erent from these estimates. We shall not be liable in any way for such estimate or di#erences in the "nal selling price. (vii) If there is any breach of a warranty of title, buyer’s sole remedy shall be to rescind the sale and receive a refund of the purchase price, including the buyer’s commission. $is means that neither we, nor the consignor, shall have any liability for other damages, such as but not limited to , direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages. No refund will be made until the Property is returned at buyer’s expense to the premises of WineGavel™ or where the Property was purchased in the same condition as the Property was in at the time of the sale. We act only as an agent for the consignor and make no independent warranty of any kind.

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WineGavel publishes a catalogue for each sale. We conduct 6-8 auctions each year in San Francisco and Los Angeles. Catalogues are generally mailed out 2-3 weeks prior to each sale.

Please fax this form to WineGavel or order online at www.WineGavel.com

WINEGAVEL FINE & RARE WINE AUCTIONS

WineGavel 580 California Street Suite 513 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone 1.800.774.2130 Fax 415.742.8035

One Year Subscription $100Two Year Subscription $175

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April 10th, 2010 10AM Paci!c Time Sale Number 2010-1 “Ame II”

PLEASE FAX YOUR BIDS TO: 415.742.8035 BIDS CAN ALSO BE SENT TO: [email protected]

Absentee Bids Are Also Accepted Online at www.WineGavel.com

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If you are placing bids on behalf of a licensed entity, please provide the following information.

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WINEGAVEL BIDDING INCREMENTS

$100 to $500 by $20, $50, $80

$500 to $1000 by $50

$1000 to $2000 by $100

$2000 to $3000 by $200

$3000 to $5000 by $200, $500, $800

$5000 to $10000 by $500

$10000 to $20000 by $1000

$20000 to $30000 by $2000

$30000 to $50000 by $2000, $5000, $8000

$50000 to $100000 by $5000

Above $100000 at the auctioneer’s discretion

WineGavel is requested to bid on the following lots up to the price stated. All lots are to be purchased at the lowest possible price, subject to other absentee bids and competitive bidding of those in attendance. I understand that if my bid is successful, the purchase price payable will be the sum of the !nal bid, a Buyer’s Premium of 18% of the !nal bid, and 1% Insurance, together with any state, local or compensating use tax due.

All bids shall be treated as o"ers made on the terms of the Conditions of Sale found in this catalog. In the event of duplicate bids, the earliest bid takes priority. Telephoned bids are not recommended and cannot be accepted the day of the sale. Telephone bids are not accepted on any lots below $1000.

Bidder Authorizes WineGavel to Bid on his or her behalf for the following lots.

Lot # (indicate range for parcels) Bid

Registration & Absentee Bidding FormAuction to be held on April 28, 2012, Saturday3pm Pacific Time

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INDEXBORDEAUX

Chateau d’Yquem1962 bottles.....................4Chateau La Mission Haut Brion1966 bottles.....................5,8Chateau Cheval Blanc1982 bottles.....................6,7Chateau Margaux1982 bottles.....................9Chateau Mouton-Rothschild1982 bottles.....................10,11Chateau Pichon Longueville Baron1989 imperial..................15Chateau Tertre Roteboeuf1989 imperial..................16Chateau Angelus1994 imperial...................22Chateau Angelus1995 imperial...................23Chateau Lafleur1995 magnums ................29Chateau Leoville Las Cases1996 imperial...................35Chateau Mouton-Rothschild1996 imperial...................36Chateau Latour2000 imperial...................3 Chateau d’Yquem2003 half bottles..............56,57Chateau Lafleur2003 imperial...................55Chateau Cheval Blanc2005 melchior..................58Chateau d’Yquem2005 nebuchadnezzar.......61Chateau Lafite-Rothschild2005 imperial...................2Chateau Mouton-Rothschild2005 imperial...................59Chateau Pavie2005 melchior..................60Chateau Mouton-Rothschild2006 imperial...................74Chateau L’Eglise Clinet2008 imperial...................75Chateau Petrus2008 double magnum......76

CALIFORNIA

Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs71,72,73,74,79 bottles............28Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon Special Selection1994 salmanazar..............1Grace Family Cabernet Sauvignon2003 bottles.....................72Kongsgaard Chardonnay2004 bottles.....................73

Marcassin Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge2004 bottles.....................66Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard2004 bottles.....................64Marcassin Pinot Noir Three Sisters2004 bottles.....................67Marcassin Chardonnay Zio Tony2004 bottles.....................65Marcassin Pinot Noir Blue Slide Ridge2006 bottles.....................69Marcassin Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard2006 bottles.....................62Marcassin Pinot Noir Marcassin Vineyard2006 bottles.....................68Marcassin Chardonnay Three Sisters2006 bottles.....................63Marcassin Pinot Noir Three Sisters2006 bottles.....................70Colgin IX Syrah2007 bottles.....................71

CHAMPAGNE

Dom Perignon1995 methuselah..............24Taittinger Brut La FrancaiseNV bottles.....................25,26,27

RED BURGUNDY

Volnay Cuvee Blondeau, Giroud1937 bottles.....................83Chambertin, Trapet1972 bottles.....................82Mazis Chambertin, Roty1983 bottles.....................79Musigny, Mugnier1988 bottles.....................12Richebourg, Grivot1988 bottles.....................13Richebourg, Grivot1990 bottles.....................19Nuits St. Geroge Boudots, Leroy1993 bottles.....................21Vosne-Romanee Beaux Monts, Leroy1995 bottles.....................31Bonnes Mares, Dujac1996 bottles.....................32Clos de la Roche, Dujac1996 bottles.....................34Nuits St. George Boudots, Leroy1996 bottles.....................37Vosne-Romanee Beaux Monts, Leroy1996 bottles.....................39Bonnes Mares, Roumier1997 bottles.....................40Richebourg, A. Gros1997 bottles.....................41

Bonnes Mares, Roumier1998 bottles.....................42Clos de la Roche, Dujac1999 bottles.....................44Romanee-Conti, DRC2000 methuselah..............85Bonnes Mares, Dujac2001 bottles.....................49Bonnes Mares, Roumier2001 bottles.....................50Clos de la Roche, Dujac2001 bottles.....................51Charmes Chambertin, Roty2002 bottles.....................52Clos de la Roche, Dujac2002 bottles.....................53Charmes Chambertin, Roty2003 bottles.....................54Corton Clos du Roi, Giroud2005 jeroboam.................80Corton Clos du Roi, Giroud2005 methuselah..............81

RHONE

CDP Centenaire Les Cailloux, Brunel1990 bottles.....................17CDP, Rayas1995 bottles.....................30Ermitage L’Emite Blanc, Chapoutier1999 imperial...................46CDP Reservee, Pegau2000 bottles......................45

SPAIN

Alvear PX Montilla-Moriles Solera1910 bottles.....................78Vega Sicilia Unico Reserva EspecialNV bottles.....................77

WHITE BURGUNDY

Meursault Charmes, Lafon1989 bottles.....................14Montrachet Marquis de Laguiche, Drouhin1990 bottles.....................18Montrachet, DRC1991 magnum..................20Chevalier Montrachet, Niellon1996 bottles.....................33Puligny Pucelles, Leflaive1996 bottles.....................38Montrachet, DRC1998 bottles.....................43Montrachet, Amiot1999 bottles.....................47Batard Montrachet, Leflaive2000 bottles.....................48

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WineGavel580 California Street, Suite 513

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Documents

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