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Pre-Auction Tasting Selections

1983 Dom Perignon (Lot 40)

1970 Chateau Mouton Rothschild Pauillac (Lot 6)

1985 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion Graves (Lot 120)

2000 Chateau Talbot Saint Julien (Lot 15)

1969 Biondi-Santi Brunello di Montalcino Riserva (Lot 80)

1989 Heitz Cellar Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard (Lot 106)

1991 Opus One (Lot 45)

1996 Staglin Family Estate Cabernet Sauvignon (Lot 114)

2001 Peter Michael Les Pavots (Lot 113)

1967 Chateau Suduiraut Sauternes (Lot 90)

1977 Dow’s Vintage Port (Lot 97)

And More…

WineGavel Fine & Rare Wine Auction

Thursday, September 22, 2011Pre-Auction Tasting at 5:00 pm Live Auction at 6:30 pmFarallon, Beluga Room | 450 Post Street | San Francisco

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Beluga Room at Farallon Restaurant

W ineGavel’s eagerly anticipated debut auction of the Fall

season on Thursday, the 22nd of September includes a Pre-

Auction Tasting and Live Auction event at the landmark

Farallon Restaurant in the downtown Union Square neighborhood of San

Francisco. Please join us and experience a wonderful autumn evening of great

food and wine. Selections from the evening’s lots will be opened for bidders

to enjoy and the Live Auction will follow at 6:30 pm. Complementary,

wine-friendly fare will be served to all tables throughout the auction.

Guests are welcome and encouraged to bring their own wines to share.

Please note that selections and space are limited, served on a first come

first served basis and are subject to change.

To Pre-Register call 800.774.2130 or email [email protected]

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Introduction 3

About WineGavel 4

Lots 1 - 139 5-32

SF Wine Center 33

PBA Galleries 34

Cataloging & Bottle Condition Notes 35

Buying at WineGavel 36-38

Storage, Collection & Delivery of Wines 39

Storage, Collection & Delivery Form 40

Conditions of Sale 41-42

Catalogue Subscription Order Form 43

Registration & Absentee Bidding Form 44-45

INDEX 46

Pictured on Front Cover: Lot 88 (5 of 6 bottles)

Pictured on Back Cover: Lots 138 & 139

Table of Contents

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Introduction How did that one go? 48 Moutons,

36 Lafites and 29 Petruses (or is

it Petrii?) walk into a bar… wait,

this is no joke! Our long awaited

fall auction season debut has those

for real. And then some. We are a

lucky bunch to have our internet-

only auctions. These colorful weekly

vinous festivities allowed us to have a great summer, thanks to your

continued patronage. Not only that, during the warm months we

found the luxury to squirrel away some top quality consignments and

particularly attractive lots. This liberty resulted in our most condensed,

concentrated, glorious live auction to date. We are proud of it.

With only a handful of mixed lots, this auction consists of mostly

singular bottles of extreme rarities, multiple bottles of vintage

wonders as more than 60 original cases, most opened for the very first

time during our diligent inspection process. That’s right; about half

the lots this time come in their precious original packaging. All of

our generous consignors offer this selection because they commonly

share the passion to pursue, acquire and appreciate fine and rare wines

by the case. They respect this sought-after luxury and preserve the

integrity through which vignerons envision their beloved works of art

maturing.

Our consignors span coast to coast, and the auction opens and

closes with collections that are New York City-based. The entry is a

mouthful and the finish memorable. California, our home base, gives

the “mid-palate” structure and length from North to South. While

top Bordeaux form the core, older DRCs, Leroy, Vogue and Roumier

support the red Burgundy selections. Old and rare Prestige Cuvees

like Dom Perignon and Cristal are sprinkled within, while vintage

Ports, Germans and Sauternes add sweet depth. Estimates don’t leave

anyone out - mature daily drinkers mingle among once in a lifetime

cellar trophies.

Italians are more about excellence than extent, starring timeless

Biondi Santi and Gaja treasures. Lots representing the New World are

limited to great California reds, and range from blue chip classics such

as Heitz Martha’s and Opus One to modern day cults like Scarecrow

and Screaming Eagle. While many lots will particularly appeal to our

ever-widening audience in Asia, there are also an equal number of lots

that our American and European clientele take pleasure in. After all,

the world of fine and rare wine has never been this global, and the best

of the best never this desirable.

In sharing our discoveries and appreciation of the greatest wines of the

world with you, we find great joy and cheerfully salute your growing

support and enthusiasm.

With warm regards,

Gence Alton

Auction Director

Contact

WineGavel

580 California Street Suite 513 San Francisco, CA 94104 Phone: 1.800.774.2130 Fax: 415.742.8035 [email protected] [email protected] www.winegavel.com

Wine Department

Gence AltonAuction Director [email protected]

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David AttoeConsignment Manager [email protected]

Jana HealyWine Specialist [email protected]

colin PutneyWine Specialist [email protected]

Mike ValenteBusiness Manager [email protected]

elizabeth takeuchi-KristAuction Coordinator [email protected]

Operations

Scott BloemhofOperations Director [email protected]

Patty WaltersClient Services Manager [email protected]

Jaime lopezShipping Manager [email protected]

Matt JohnsonShipping Manager [email protected]

Executive & Marketing

Joshua KrummenoehlCEO [email protected]

larry lesslerCFO [email protected]

Kristin MerrimanVP of Sales & Marketing [email protected]

Richard caplanMarketing & Business Development Manager [email protected]

Consultant

Michael troiseRare Wine Advisor

About WineGavel WineGavel is a specialty auction house based in San Francisco, California. Founded in 2009, we have conducted more than 60 live and online auctions with a focus on fine and rare wines. Our experienced wine department and staff have over 100 years combined experience in auctioning, buying, selling and authenticating fine and rare wines. We bring you an exciting opportunity to buy and sell the world’s greatest wine collections in a dynamic Internet real time auction format while providing you with the best customer service experience possible. Every single bottle that we offer is thoroughly inspected, and of sound provenance. Bid with confidence at our auctions.

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W a l l S t r e e t W o n d e r SStriking selections from the cellar of a Manhattan investment banker, including 11 original wood cases of 2000 Bordeaux acquired on futures, continuing to appreciate. Needless to say, they are in stunningly pristine condition.

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1964Pauillac, Premier Cru Classetop shoulder

1 1 bottle $750-1000

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1967Pauillac, Premier Cru Classeupper shoulder

2 1 bottle $600-800

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1970Pauillac, Premier Cru Classetop shoulder or better, lightly stained and nicked labels

3 2 bottles $1300-1700

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1978Pauillac, Premier Cru Classevery top shoulder or better

4 2 bottles $1400-1800 chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 1964 Pauillac, Deuxieme Cru Classe top shoulder or better, one with old seepage5 2 bottles $1000-1400

chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 1970 Pauillac, Deuxieme Cru Classe upper shoulder or better, lightly bin soiled labels “Deep garnet; fragrant tar and black truffle nose; extremely concentrated; big and mouth-filling, with very dense cassis flavor; enormous, generous fruit; a voluptuous claret. 96 Pts.” WS 1993 6 4 bottles $1200-1500

2000 B ordeaux Marathon!

chateau latour 2000 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe original wood case “A young wine that electrifies every taste bud in your mouth. Compacted aromas of crushed currants and minerals, with roses and lilacs. Full-bodied, with masses of silky, refined tannins and a finish that lasts for minutes. Stunning. Best Latour since 1990. 100 Pts.” WS 2003 7 12 bottles $18000-24000

chateau Margaux 2000 Margaux, Premier Cru Classe original wood case “...extraordinary seductiveness, complex aromatics, and purity... layers of concentration, stunning blue, red, and black fruits inter mixed with spring flowers, a subtle dosage of new oak, and a distinctive personality that is elegant while at the same time powerful and substantial... 100 Pts.” WA (RP) 2010 8 12 bottles $13000-16000 chateau calon Segur 2000 St. Estephe, Troisieme Cru Classe original wood case “A deep garnet core with deep brick rim. The nose is broody at first, pure, with baked black cherries, dark chocolate, cedar, graphite, a touch of singed leather, a note of hung game developing with time... Excellent, but needs some serious bottle age. 95 Pts.” WA (NM) 2008 9 12 bottles $1200-1500 chateau cos d’estournel 2000 St. Estephe, Deuxieme Cru Classe original wood case “Absolutely gorgeous on the nose, with currants, blackberries and freshly cut flowers. Full-bodied, with ultrafine tannins and a solid core of fruit. This goes on and on on the palate. The essence of class and refinement. Relatively good value, considering the superb quality. No better Cos since 1989. 96 Pts.” WS 2003 10 12 bottles $4500-5500 chateau Grand Puy lacoste 2000 Pauillac, Cinquieme Cru Classe original wood case “The 2000 Grand Puy Lacoste is even better than such recent vintages as 2005 and 2009. A broad, classic, large-scaled effort, it boasts a deep blue/purple color as well as tell-tale notes of creme de cassis, subtle smoke, flowers, and unsmoked tobacco. Powerful, full-bodied flavors...” WA (RP) 2010 11 12 bottles $1200-1600 chateau lynch Bages 2000 Pauillac, Cinquieme Cru Classe original wood case “This is a super-structured wine with loads of plum, blackberry and licorice. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a long finish. Gorgeous. Tight. Needs time. 96 Pts.” WS 200712 12 bottles $2800-3500

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chateau Pontet canet 2000 Pauillac, Cinquieme Cru Classe original wood case “In need of another decade of cellaring, this dense purple wine has a classic nose of incense, charcoal, creme de cassis, and subtle new oak. Full-bodied, powerful, still very tannic, and shockingly backward, this is a big, rich wine that has put on weight and seems to need more time than I originally predicted.” WA (RP) 201013 12 bottles $1400-1800

chateau leovi l l e Poyferre 2000 St. Julien, Deuxieme Cru Classe original wood case “The plushest, most ostentatious and dramatic of all the Leovilles in 2000, this wine is already sumptuous, displaying some nuances in its huge nose of vanilla bean, black chocolate, jammy black cherries, cassis, and graphite in a flamboyant style. Opulent, savory, rich, and full-bodied, it is a head-turning, prodigious wine and a complete contrast to the extracted behemoth of Leoville Barton and the backward, classic Leoville Las Cases. The Poyferre’s low acidity, sweet tannin and an already gorgeous mouthfeel make it a wine to drink now as well as over the next 25 or more years. 97 Pts.” WA (RP) 2010 14 12 bottles $1800-2400 chateau talbot 2000 St. Julien, Quatrieme Cru Classe original wood case “This was a strong performance (better than my original notes suggested) by the 2000 Talbot. Close to full maturity, it exhibits a dense ruby/plum/purple color in addition to a subtle herbaceousness intermixed with smoked meats, black currants, licorice, cedar, and foresty notes. Rich and full-bodied with light tannins, and a slightly richer, more savory, broader, deeper style than I remember, it should drink well for 10-15 years.” WA (RP) 2010 15 12 bottles $1000-1300 chateau Rauzan Seg la 2000 Margaux, Deuxieme Cru Classe original wood case “Tight and muscular, with a solid core of fruit and racy tannins. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins, yet silky and refined. This is very, very toned and serious. A wine for long-term aging. 95 Pts.” WS 2003 16 12 bottles $1800-2400 chateau latour a Pomerol 2000 Pomerol original wood case “A wine with a reserved, yet complex nose of blackberries, raspberries and flowers. Full-bodied, with silky tannins and a soft, sweet fruit finish. A beautiful wine to taste. Hard not to drink this. Best I have had in years. The real thing. Better than the 1998. 95 Pts.” WS 2003 17 6 bottles $500-600

chateau troplong Mondot 2000 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (b) “...Two recent tastings confirmed that this is the greatest Troplong Mondot between their profound 1990 and more recent vintages such as 2005, 2008, and 2009. Copious chocolate, graphite, blackberry, blueberry, cassis, and ink characteristics are present in this full-bodied, powerful, massive St.-Emilion. While the tannins are noticeable, they are better integrated than they were seven years ago, and the fruit, extract, and richness clearly outweigh the wine’s structure... 96 Pts.” WA (RP) 2010 18 6 bottles $700-900 carruades de laf i te 2000 Pauillac “Wonderfully ripe and decadent, with tobacco, meat and ripe berry aromas, with hints of currants. Full-bodied, and very velvety, with unctuous fruit flavors. Long and exotic aftertaste. Terrific wine.” WS 2003 19 2 bottles $1000-1300 chateau d’Yquem 1996 Sauternes, Premier Cru Superieur “Compared with the flamboyant aromatics of the 1997, Yquem’s 1996 plays it closer to the vest, although there is a lot going on. Light gold with a tight but promising nose of roasted hazelnuts intermixed with creme brulee, vanilla beans, honey, orange marmalade, and peaches, this medium to full-bodied offering reveals loads of power in its restrained, measured personality. There is admirable acidity, weight, texture, and purity in this impeccably made Yquem. However, patience will be a virtue. 95 Pts.” WA (RP) 2003 20 2 bottles $600-800 la tache Monopole Domaine de la Romanee cont i 1964 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru 6.5 cm, lightly wrinkled label and old signs of light seepage “...the richness and depth were incredible and while this remains a structured wine, there are no hard edges. The finish is full, sweet and incredibly long and this is holding well. A flat out terrific performance. 97 Pts.” BH 2010 21 1 bottle $3500-5000

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raritieS from a Southern California Cellar This collection comes to us from an astute businessman, with an array of marvelous wines. Less in quantity, yet more about quality and rarity, with stunning bottles dating back to 1934, professionally cellared since purchase.”

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1966 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe very top shoulder or better, bin-soiled labels 22 2 bottles $1300-1600 chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1967 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe very top shoulder or better, lightly bin-soiled labels, lightly corroded capsules 23 2 bottles $1200-1500 chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1989 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe 24 2 bottles $1800-2200 chateau latour 1959 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe very top shoulder, stained label “...an unbelievable bouquet exploding from the glass like there is not tomorrow: redcurrant, blueberries, cedar, pencil lead, black truffles and crushed stones, the tannins beautifully defined, the fruit billowing with aeration and developing a quasi-New World voluptuousness paradigmatic of the ’59 vintage. The palate is full- bodied, perfectly balanced with a sensuality not found in the estate until the ’03. It just seems to expand in the mouth and is supremely long on the finish. This is a fabulous Chateau Latour. 98 Pts.” WA (NM) 2010 25 1 bottle $2000-2600 chateau latour 1959 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe top shoulder, lightly bin-soiled label 26 1 magnum $4000-6000 chateau latour 1983 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe original wood case original tissue paper, very top shoulder or better “A solid, firm wine with a tannin structure that is softening. Aromas of chocolate, ripe fruit and meat. Full-bodied, with loads of fruit and tannins and a long, long finish. Thick and chewy. Gorgeous. 97 Pts.” WS 2000 27 12 bottles $5000-7000

chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 1985 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe very top shoulder or better “Mouton does it again. Terrific winemaking here, with black currant, tobacco and chocolate aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied with wonderful silky texture. 96 Pts.” WS 1994 28 6 bottles $2000-2600 chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 1998 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe “...extremely powerful, super-concentrated wine offering notes of roasted espresso, creme de cassis, smoke, new saddle leather, graphite, and licorice. It is massive, with awesome concentration, mouth- searing tannin levels, and a saturated flavor profile that grips the mouth with considerable intensity. 96 Pts.” WA (RP) 200129 1 magnum $900-1100 chateau cos d’estournel 1989 St. Estephe, Deuxieme Cru Classe original wood case very top shoulder or better “The Cos d’Estournel 1989 has a dense, broody bouquet with typical Saint Estephe earthiness... firm but rounded tannins, very good weight and concentration here, fine acidity and harmony with a nice build so that its finishes with a peacocks tails of mulberry, cedar and leather. This is maturing beautifully, lovely talcum finish. 95 Pts.” WA (NM) 2010 30 12 bottles $1600-1900 chateau talbot 1989 St. Julien, Quatrieme Cru Classe original wood case very top shoulder or better “A round and velvety-textured ‘89 just starting to reach its peak. Slightly rustic. Dark-ruby color. Blackberry and dried red berries. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a chocolate, plum aftertaste.” WS 1999 31 12 bottles $1000-1300 chateau Palmer 1990 Margaux, Troisiemes Cru Classe one lightly nicked label “Medium saturated color with the first hint of amber at the rim. Exuberant, generous nose has us riveted in our seats in awe. Scents recall ripe cherries and blackberries, candied citrus fruits (similar to mature Sauternes), violet, coffee, cedar, ginger, and mint. Equally wonderful in the mouth; smooth, mellow, and totally seductive. The 1990 has silky tannins and terrific mouth feel. The finish is extra long, exotic, with oriental spice at the end. In sum, this was the ‘wine of the night’ – until we came to the 1989! 97 Pts.” WA (EWS) 2011 32 3 bottles $600-800

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chateau cheva l Blanc 1993 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (a) original wood case “Gorgeous Cheval. Lovely, elegant plum, toasted oak, mineral and berry aromas and flavors give complexity to the medium body and silky tannins. The finish is fresh and lingering.” WS 1996 33 12 bottles $3200-4500 chateau cheva l Blanc 1994 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (a) original wood case “Subtle aromas of fruit, grilled meat and cedar, yet it’s a blockbuster on the palate. Full-bodied and tannic. Chewy.” WS 1997 34 12 bottles $3200-4500

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clos des lambrays Monopole Domaine des lambrays 1934 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru 6 cm, lightly bin-soiled and nicked label 35 1 bottle $1500-2500 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanee cont i 1969 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru 4 cm “The nose is now completely composed of secondary aromas emphasizing caramel and lots of sous bois followed by flavors that are rich and nicely defined… I very much like this wine as I find it beautifully detailed and satisfying in its own way…” BH 199436 1 bottle $1200-1500 la tache Monopole Domaine de la Romanee cont i 1978 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru 5 cm, lightly stained label “Stunning, seductive bouquet delivers pungent sweet cherry, forest floor, truffle and Asian spices. It saturates the palate with flavors, shows great extract yet remains elegant, ending in a long, intense finish. 97 Pts.” WS 2006 37 1 bottle $3500-4500

Bubbly b l i s s , l ead by an ut ter ly rare v intage of Bol l inger V.V.F.

Bol l inger Vie i l l e s Vignes Franca i ses 1981 Champagne nicked and lightly bin-soiled label 38 1 bottle $1000-1200 Dom Per ignon 1976 Champagne lightly scuffed label “The 1976-Dom Perignon (Original Release) was a revelation. It showed the lightest color in this flight, which could have been taken as a clue. It showed unreal freshness and vibrancy, with soaring aromatics and notes of white peaches and jasmine. It was a totally seductive wine. 96 Pts.” WA (AG) 2008 39 1 bottle $500-700 Dom Per ignon 1983 lightly scuffed labels “Has oodles of Champagne complexity in a creamy, smooth package. Rich, toasty, creamy and elegant, with delicious nutty flavors that linger on the finish. Enormously concentrated; shows the full benefit of long-term aging on the yeast. 95 Pts.” WS 1992

› Dom Perignon 1983 3 bottles › Dom Perignon 1983 1 magnum

40 Above 3 bottles & 1 magnum $1300-1700 Dom Per ignon Rose 1986 Champagne lightly torn label “A wonderfully flavorful, well-balanced and harmonious Champagne with intriguing toasty aromas, firm fruit flavors and a crisp but lingering finish.” WS 199741 1 bottle $400-500 Krug clos du Mesni l 1980 Champagne bin-soiled and torn label “...shows beautifully...impresses for its sense of balance, harmony and roundness. Subtle notes of caramel and roasted nuts linger on the finish...an excellent choice for drinking today.” WA (AG) 2011 42 1 bottle $700-1000 louis Roederer cr i s ta l 1985 Champagne one lightly nicked label 43 2 bottles $900-1200

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opus one 1989 Napa Valley very top shoulder or better, lightly bin-soiled labels “Sleek, elegant and polished, with a complex array of earthy currant, anise, sage, cedar and spice, finishing with firm, dry tannins.” WS 1999 44 12 bottles $1500-1800 opus one 1991 Napa Valley “This monumental wine has enormous richness, depth and polish, brimming with ripe, juicy plum, cherry, currant and cedary oak. Should be uncommonly long-lived. Delicious. 97 Pts.” WS 2000 45 6 bottles $900-1200 opus one 1992 Napa Valley “...crammed with black fruits, soft tannin, low acidity, and a fleshy, full-bodied finish...This rich wine confirms just how fine these wines have become since the 1990 vintage.” WA (RP) 1995 46 6 bottles $800-1000 opus one 1993 Napa Valley “Aromatically complex, with enticing floral, perfumed fruit and spice, cedar and cigar box scents. Delivers a rich, complex core of earthy currant, mocha, exotic spice and fresh leather flavors. Tannins are well-integrated, with a long, vibrant, pleasantly earthy aftertaste.” WS 2003 47 12 bottles $1600-1900 Jordan Vineyard & Winer y cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Alexander Valley original cardboard boxes “An elegant, graceful style, with ripe cherry, currant, green olive and bell pepper notes that are focused and well-mannered. Enough tannin to cellar short-term.” WS 2001 48 24 bottles $1000-1300

h i G h ly P r i z e d G e m S Words can not describe the elevation of desirability, rarity and ultimate provenance in this small but mighty consignment. All of the following were purchased as futures and have been pristinely cellared since release. chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 2000 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe original wood case 49 1 imperial $22000-30000 chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 2005 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe original wood case 50 12 bottles $20000-26000 chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 2000 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe original wood cases 51 12 bottles $18000-22000 52 6 magnums $18000-2200053 1 jeroboam $12000-1500054 1 imperial $15000-20000 chateau Petrus 1995 Pomerol original wood cases 55 12 bottles $22000-2800056 1 imperial $19000-24000 chateau Petrus 1998 Pomerol original wood case “Fantastic. Dark ruby color with hints of purple. Glorious aromas of blackberry, tobacco, cedar and slightly wet earth. Full-bodied, with supersilky tannins and a fabulous finish. This is subtle and refined. Wonderful length. Tasted side by side with the 2000 Pétrus, it is clearly better. Today, I give it two points higher than previous tastings. Perfection. 100 Pts.” WS 2004 57 12 bottles $36000-48000 chateau cheva l Blanc 1998 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (a) original wood case “Aromas of blueberry, sweet tobacco, leather and pipe tobacco turning to raisins and Christmas cake. What a wine. Full-bodied, with chewy tannins and a very well-integrated palate. Dark color. A big and powerful wine still. Blockbuster. Massive. 98 Pts.” WS 2009 58 1 melchior $20000-26000

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P ot P o u r r i o f f a m e d e l i x i r S Including many finely aged, well stored wood cases of Bordeaux, DRCs, Beaucastel, Biondi Santi, Scarecrow and other renown labels alike.

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1989 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe base neck 59 1 bottle $900-1100 chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 1990 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe one very top shoulder “Black red. Coffee, cigar box and chocolate aromas. Full-bodied, yet harmonious, with a lovely, silky texture. A caressing and rich wine. Gorgeous. 97 Pts.” WS 2001 60 3 bottles $1100-1300 chateau calon Segur 2000 St. Estephe, Troisieme Cru Classe original wood case 61 12 bottles $1200-1500 chateau cos d’estournel 1990 St. Estephe, Deuxieme Cru Classe original wood case “...Very well defined. The palate is full-bodied with a dense, robust structure, a firm tannic frame that will see this comfortable through 30+ years. Masculine, a clenched fist of a wine and yet there is undoubtedly great balance and focus with notes of blackberry and pain grille. Powerful and broad-shouldered on the finish, it opens wonderfully in the glass. 95 Pts.” WA (NM) 2009 62 12 bottles $1800-2400 chateau lynch Bages 1988 Pauillac, Cinquieme Cru Classe original wood case very top shoulder or better, three with lightly nicked capsules “Complex aromas of dark chocolate, currant and cigar box. Full- bodied, with chewy tannins and a mouthpuckering finish. Still very concentrated and chewy. Finishes with loads of ripe fruits, tobacco and cedar. Big and juicy wine. 95 Pts.” WS 2009 63 12 bottles $1500-2000 chateau leovi l l e las cases 1989 St. Julien, Deuxieme Cru Classe original wood case top shoulder or better “Very ripe, with raisin and dried fruits on the nose. You can smell the sun-dried grapes. Full-bodied, delivering firm tannins and a very fresh palate. Long and flavorful, offering currant, berries and all sorts of dark fruits, but turns lightly earthy and floral. This is a thoroughly complex wine. Just starting to really open into the mature 20-year-old wine it is, but such a great life ahead of it. Muscular. 96 Pts.” WS 2010 64 12 bottles $1800-2400

chateau leovi l l e las cases 1998 St. Julien, Deuxieme Cru Classe original wood case “Impressive dark, almost purple color. Intense aromas of crushed blackberries, minerals, mint and currant follow through to a full body, with licorice and berry character and a long, velvety finish. Needs a bit of time still, but very enjoyable already. Very serious for the vintage.” WS 2009 65 12 bottles $1200-1800 chateau Palmer 2005 Margaux, Troisieme Cru Classe original wood case “This spectacular offering should continue to improve, and may merit an even higher score after additional aging. Stunningly rich and powerful… a full-bodied Margaux with more weight and power even than its nearby first-growth rival, Chateau Margaux. 97 Pts.” WA (RP) 2008 66 1 imperial $2500-3200 chateau Angelus 1982 St. Emilion, Grand Cru Classe original wood case very top shoulder or better, lightly corroded capsules with one loose capsule 67 12 bottles $1500-2000 chateau cheva l Blanc 2005 St. Emilion, Premier Grand Cru Classe (a) original wood case “This Cheval Blanc exceeds my lofty expectations at birth... The palate has robust tannins, immense depth and concentration. This wine is like Aragorn cutting a swathe through a tribe of orcs. Who knew Pierre Lurton had that in him? Magnificent. 98 Pts.” WA (NM) 2009 68 1 melchior $20000-28000 chateau cl inet 1995 Pomerol original wood case base neck or better “The 1995 Clinet represents the essence of Pomerol. The blackberry, cassis liqueur-like fruit of this wine is awesome. The color is saturated black/purple, and the wine extremely full-bodied and powerful with layers of glycerin-imbued fruit, massive richness, plenty of licorice, blackberry, and cassis flavors, full body, and a thick, unctuous texture. 96 Pts.” WA (RP) 199869 12 bottles $1500-2000

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chateau l’evangi le 1982 Pomerol original wood case lightly glue stained label “A blockbuster, dark plum/garnet-colored wine, the 1982 L’Evangile reveals a decadent, extravagantly rich nose of caramelized fruit, plum, licorice, smoked meats, and toffee. This opulent, full-bodied Pomerol caresses the palate with layers and layers of glycerin and fruit. The tannin is barely noticeable in this massive, rich, gorgeous effort. The complexity of the nose alone is worth a special admission price. It is close to full maturity, and is capable of lasting another 20-25 years. 98 Pts.” WA (RP) 2009 70 1 imperial $4000-5000 chateau d’Yquem 1985 Sauternes, Premier Cru Superieur “A charming Yquem that’s round, thick, dense and very honeyed… While creamy and opulent, it’s also refined.” WS 1999 71 1 jeroboam $1800-2200 Bonnes Mares Domaine Roumier 1969 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru 6 cm “Fantastically complex, fully mature aromas of earth, sous bois and subtle spice notes with rich, full, intense, still relatively fresh flavors and plenty of finishing delineation and length...” BH 2005 72 1 bottle $1200-1600 echezeaux Domaine de la Romanee cont i 1969 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru 6.5 cm, stained label “Spicy and surprisingly high-toned with mature aromas yet only hints of sous bois and that lovely earthy quality older Echezeaux acquires that are followed by rich, delicious, deep and sappy flavors that are completely ready yet holding well. This is particularly nice on the finish as it completely coats the mouth and avoids the excess acidity that many ‘69s display today. I would be drinking this now and over the next decade as there is no further improvement to be had.” BH 2005 73 1 bottle $550-650 la tache Monopole Domaine de la Romanee cont i 1972 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru 5 cm, lightly bin soiled label “Exuberant, gorgeously spicy, indeed even classic La Tâche nose trimmed in hints of caramel lead to warm, rich, full-bodied flavors of considerable depth and complexity with structure that has fully resolved itself and stunning length...” BH 201074 1 bottle $1200-1500

Assor tment Domaine de la Romanee cont i 1989 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru original wood case

› Romanee conti 1 bottle › la tache 3 bottles › Richebourg 2 bottles › Romanee St. Vivant 3 bottles › Grands echezeaux 1 bottle › echezeaux 2 bottles

75 above 12 bottles $22000-28000 Hermitage la chappel le Paul Jaboule t 1990 Northern Rhone “The finest La Chapelle made since the 1961 and 1959, it is even richer, deeper, and more highly extracted than the perfect 1978... awesome concentration, extraordinary balance and power, and a fabulously long, huge finish that lasts for more than a minute. The tannins are considerable, but the prodigious quantities of sweet fruit and multidimensional, layered feel to the wine make it one of the most incredible young red wines I have ever tasted. 100 Pts.” WA (RP) 1997 76 1 jeroboam $1800-2400 chateauneuf du Pape chateau de Beaucas te l 1994 Southern Rhone original wood case “...reminds me of a more concentrated 1985, with nearly the character and size of the prodigious 1989. It possesses the lowest percentage of Grenache (30%) of any Chateauneuf du Pape, and the highest percentage of Mourvedre (40%).... such a sweet, rich, thick, chewy wine with full body, and a superb nose of smoky black fruits, Asian spices, licorice, olives, and herbs. Full, concentrated, and lush, it should drink well for 15-20 years.” WA (RP) 1996 77 12 bottles $750-1000 chateauneuf du Pape chateau de Beaucas te l 1995 Southern Rhone original wood case “Very youthful, with a ripe core of red currant and raspberry fruit and licorice flavor surrounded by creamy tannins. Plenty of smoke, mineral and tobacco notes chiming in, but this still has a ways to go, with plenty of grip still on the finish. 95 Pts.” WS 2006 78 12 bottles $850-1100

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Barbaresco Angelo Gaja 1961 Tuscany 3.5 cm or better with lightly stained labels 79 2 bottles $1000-1300

Rare Biondi Sant i

“Of course, Biondi Santi is the estate that put Brunello di Montalcino on the map, so it is nice to see this historic property doing so well. These remain some of the most rigorous, age-worthy Brunellos readers will come across. Traditional vinification and aging in large, neutral casks are the rule. Ideally the wines are best left in the cellar for at least a decade after release, but readers will have a very hard time exercising such restraint here. These are magnificent Brunellos.” –Antonio Galloni, Robert Parker’s Wine Advocates, April 2010 Mixed older Biondi Sant i - I

› Brunello di Montalcino Riserva tenuta Il Greppo 1968 1 bottle

› Brunello di Montalcino Riserva tenuta Il Greppo 1969 2 bottles


80 above 6 bottles $1800-2400 Mixed older Biondi Sant i - I I

› Brunello di Montalcino Riserva tenuta Il Greppo 1975 1 bottle


81 above 4 bottles $1500-2000 Brunel lo di Montalcino Riserva Biondi Santi tenuta Il Greppo 1997 Tuscany two original banded cardboard cases, bands cut for inspection 82 12 bottles $2200-280083 12 bottles $2200-2800

Scarecrow cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Rutherford original wood case “Scarecrow’s inky/purple-colored 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon is a prodigious effort. It reveals a liqueur of crushed rocks intermixed with a smorgasbord of spring flower, blueberry, creme de cassis, and assorted blue, black, and red fruit characteristics. It also possesses extraordinary concentration, but what sets it apart is the fragrant aromatics combined with uncommon purity and elegance for such a full-bodied, massively concentrated wine. Its perfect balance suggests it can be drunk at a relatively young age, but it should easily evolve over 30-35 years. Congratulations to all involved! 100 Pts.” WA (RP) 2009 84 3 bottles $1900-2400 Screaming eagle cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Napa Valley original wood case “Fragrant aromas of loamy soil interwoven with classic creme de cassis, incense and licorice are followed by a big, full-bodied, dense, rich, long, slightly more masculine wine than the 2007 with more prominent tannins than in the seamlessly built 2007. The 2008 is another fabulous Cabernet Sauvignon from this magical sector just south of the Oakville Crossroads. 96-98 Pts.” WA (RP) 2010 85 3 bottles $3800-5000

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t r e a S u r e C h e S t f ro m a ro u n d t h e W o r l d From first growth Bordeaux to California blue chips, the entire contents of this astonishingly designed, temperature and humidity controlled cellar offer a variety of stunning wines from a well travelled South Bay doctor.

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1983 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe very top shoulder, lightly stained label 86 1 bottle $750-1000 chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 2002 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe 87 6 bottles $5500-7000 chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 1988 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe two lightly nicked capsules “A magnificent wine that’s ripe, powerful, seductive and amazingly deep. Massively concentrated and bursting with currant, plum, berry, cedar, chocolate and all sorts of exotic spice flavors, yet it keeps its balance, never going to excess. Lingers on the finish for minutes. A classic. 100 Pts.” WS 1991 88 6 bottles $2000-2600 chateau Margaux 2001 Margaux, Premier Cru Classe “...superb focus. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine tannins and minerality, black fruits intertwined with graphite and a touch of cedar. Conservative but very well crafted and full of breeding. 95 Pts.” WA (NM) 2011 89 6 bottles $2400-3200 chateau Suduiraut 1967 Sauternes, Premier Cru Classe base neck or better, lightly soiled labels “A deep orange/amber color... A lifted nose, quite citrus, grape fruit, orange zest... The palate is citrus, lime, quince and honey. Well-balanced, good acidity, honey, very citrus and crisp on the finish. Very unevolved, youthful and could do with more ageing. 94-96 Pts.” WA (NM) 2006 90 3 bottles $900-1200 clos des tar t Monopole Mommess in 1990 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru one 3 cm, four 2 cm or better, one lightly corroded capsule “Unique, fascinating and well structured, offering crushed black pepper aromas and flavors that run like a thread through the bright berry and smoke characteristics. A beauty of a wine… 95 Pts.” WS 1992 91 5 bottles $1600-2000

Veuve cl icquot Grande Dame tr i logy Set 1988-1989-1990 Champagne original wood gift case numbered 1230 of 2000 92 3 bottles $500-700 Rare 1970s Ries l ings

› Riesling eiswein Auslese (Harvested christmas eve) Schloss Vollrads 1970 1 bottle

› Riesling Auslese Bernkasteler Doktor Von Schorlemer 1971 2 bottles

› Riesling Auslese niederhauser Hermannsberg Staatliche Weinbaudomane 1971 1 bottle

› Riesling trockenbeerenauslese Wachenheimer Altenberg Wachtenburg luginsland 1975 1 bottle

› Riesling trockenbeerenauslese Serriger Wurtzberg Bert Simon 1976 1 bottle

93 above 6 bottles $1000-1500 19th centur y Madeira & cases o f Por t cossar t Sercial 1870 Madeira in neck, cracked wax capsule, faded stenciling 94 1 bottle $400-500 cossar t Serc ia l Madeira 1892 Madeira in neck, cracked wax capsules 95 2 bottles $500-700 Sandeman 1955 Port in neck, lightly soiled labels “This wine can range from very good to sublime. It is always a very sweet, mouthfilling Port with lovely raspberry aromas and rich, round fruit on the palate. It is delicious now but will continue to improve with age. 94 Pts.” WS 1989 96 2 bottles $600-800

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Dow 1977 Port original cardboard box “Aromas of coffee, prune and milk chocolate. Full-bodied and medium sweet, with a licorice, berry, custard and cream character. Firm and racy. Long and delicious. Firm and beautiful. Just ready now.” WS 2008 97 12 bottles $750-950 Graham 1977 Port original wood case “Aromas of milk chocolate, plum, mint and violet. Full-bodied, with medium sweetness and lots of berry and cherry fruit. Very fruity and fresh. Long and lively. Delicious now, but will improve.” WS 2008 98 12 bottles $750-950 Beringer Vineyards cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve 1994 Napa Valley original cardboard boxes “A stunning, seamless Cabernet Sauvignon, it boasts abundant notes of white chocolate, creme de cassis, woodsmoke, spice box, licorice and forest floor, superb concentration, a full-bodied mouth feel, sweet, integrated tannin and admirable youthfulness as well as freshness. This is one of the most Bordeaux-like wines in this vertical, with the lead pencil shavings and scorched earth characteristics pointing toward a Graves style. This beauty will continue to drink well for another two decades. 97 Pts.” WA (RP) 2011 99 18 bottles $1300-1700 caymus Vineyards cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Napa Valley original cardboard boxes “A real mouthful of Cabernet any way you taste it. Bold, ripe, rich and flavorful, with complex layers of currant, black cherry and plum flavors nicely accented with cedary oak. Terrific now, best around 1999. From a producer with a superb track record with Cabernet. 95 Pts.” WS 1997 100 24 bottles $1600-2000

chateau Monte lena cabernet Sauvignon esta te 1997 Napa Valley “Opaque purple-colored with a dense, chewy, full-bodied personality, it displays abundant cassis, mineral, and earth notes. This brilliantly made, super-concentrated, pure, blockbuster possesses sweet tannin as well as a terrific finish. Having added additional weight since last year, this sumptuous, multilayered, profoundly concentrated Cabernet contains 14% alcohol. It is a candidate for 25-30 years of longevity. 98 Pts.” WA (RP) 2000 101 5 magnums $1300-1600 Dominus esta te 1997 Napa Valley original wood case “Asian spice, licorice, and blackberry and cherry notes with tobacco spice all add to this complex, very involved, yet gorgeously symmetrical Dominus. The wine is medium to full-bodied, very concentrated, and silky-textured. It is gorgeous to drink now, but should age easily for 10-15 years.” WA (RP) 2000 102 6 bottles $900-1200103 6 bottles $900-1200 Dominus esta te 1998 Napa Valley original wood case “Earthy, elegant and refined Cabernet blend, delivering layers of currant, tar, black cherry, cedar, coffee and anise, all sharply focused and framed by just the right amount of tannin.” WS 2001 104 6 bottles $450-600

on Hei tz Mar tha’s : “Heitz wines seem to become Bordeaux-like with age. This also happens with other California wines, even though they retain their fruit far longer than most Bordeaux. However, most California wines do not achieve the aromatic nuances that a great Bordeaux will. That is not the case with the Martha’s Vineyard.”

– Robert Parker, 2002

Hei tz Wine cel lars cabernet Sauvignon Mar tha’s Vineyard 1987 Napa Valley “Deep, dense, dark and dangerous, this is a powerful wine, with distinctive flavors of currant, mint, eucalyptus and more, cascading and deepening with each sip. Turns gamy and chocolaty on the finish, suggesting this will be a polished, elegant wine by the time it reaches it peak. 95 Pts.” WS 1992 105 12 bottles $1200-1600

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Hei tz Wine cel lars cabernet Sauvignon Mar tha’s Vineyard 1989 Napa Valley 106 12 bottles $800-1000 Hei tz Wine cel lars cabernet Sauvignon Mar tha’s Vineyard 1990 Napa Valley 107 12 bottles $1200-1600 Hei tz Wine cel lars cabernet Sauvignon Mar tha’s Vineyard 1991 Napa Valley 108 12 bottles $1300-1700109 2 magnums $450-600 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Ins ignia 1997 Napa Valley original cardboard box “Full-bodied as well as exceptionally pure and impressively endowed, this blockbuster yet surprisingly elegant wine cuts a brilliant swath across the palate. A seamless effort with beautifully integrated acidity, sweet tannin, and alcohol, it is still an infant, but can be drunk with considerable pleasure. Anticipated maturity: now-2025. 96 Pts.” WA (RP) 2000 110 6 magnums $2200-3000 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Ins ignia 2002 Napa Valley original wood cases “An exotic nose of spice box, soy, creme de cassis, chocolate, espresso, and various spices is followed by extravagant fruit on the a ttack, a voluptuous, medium to full-bodied palate, and a long, ripe, concentrated finish with the tannins well-concealed behind significant glycerin and concentration. 96 Pts.” WA (RP) 2005111 12 bottles $1400-1800112 6 bottles $700-900

Peter Michae l Winer y les Pavots 2001 Knights Valley “A spectacular Knight’s Valley proprietary red wine from Peter Michael, the 2001 Les Pavots performed brilliantly in the horizontal tasting I did in Napa Valley in late May. Its dense opaque blue/ purple color is accompanied by notes of graphite, charcoal, burning embers, creme de cassis, licorice and chocolate fudge. Opulent and full-bodied with sweet tannin as well as low acidity, it is just beginning to strut its stuff and reveal secondary nuances. Approachable now, this full-bodied, multi-dimensional wine should continue to drink well for another two decades plus. 97 Pts.” WA (RP) 2011 113 6 bottles $800-1100 Stag l in Fami ly Vineyard cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Rutherford original cardboard box “Complex, evolved aromas of warm cassis, tobacco, leather, cinnamon and spice emerge with just a touch of hung meat. After a few minutes some menthol and smoky bacon scents come through. The medium bodied palate is very elegant with nice concentration of fruit supported by medium to high acidity and a medium level of silt-textured tannins. Long in the finish, this wine still has 6-8 years of life left.” WA (LP) 2010 114 12 bottles $1000-1200

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h e r i taG e B e y o n d i m aG i n at i o n A family with historic roots in the San Francisco fine and rare wine scene returns with further opportunities to explore often fabled, rarely seen wines, ranging from 1966 Petrus to 1984 Bonny’s. chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1961 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe upper mid shoulder, signs of old seepage 115 1 magnum $2800-3800 chateau latour 1962 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe upper shoulder “A dense opaque garnet color reveals amber at the edge, as well as an incredible perfume of cedar wood, balsam, coffee, black fruits, leather, and cigar smoke. The wine is supple and full-bodied, with sweet tannin, glorious levels of fruit and extract, abundant glycerin, and a seductive, truffle-flavored finish. While it has been drinkable for two decades, it is capable of lasting another 20 years. It is a perfectly balanced, exciting Latour that remains undervalued as well as underrated. 95 Pts.” WA (RP) 2000116 1 bottle $700-900 chateau latour 1985 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe very top shoulder or better, in original tissue “This bears the same relation to the ‘86 as the ‘89 does to the ‘90: It’s riper, broader, a bit softer and more evolved. It shows alluring roasted, spicy and smoky accents. 95 Pts.” WS 1997 117 2 bottles $900-1100 chateau latour 2000 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe 118 1 bottle $1500-2000 chateau Margaux 1985 Margaux, Premier Cru Classe pristine condition “Approaching full maturity, this beautifully sweet Chateau Margaux has a dense plum/purple color and a huge, sweet nose of black currants intermixed with licorice, toast, underbrush, and flowers. Medium to full-bodied with supple tannin and a fleshy, juicy, very succulent and multi-layered mid-palate... A very delicious, seductive, and opulent Chateau Margaux to drink over the next two decades. 95 Pts.” WA (RP) 2003 119 1 double magnum $1600-2000 chateau la Mission Haut Brion 1985 Graves, Cru Classe “Has great balance; a wine with everything going for it. Dark-ruby in color, with an elegant, earthy black cherry nose; full-bodied, with rich cherry flavor. 95 Pts.” WS 1997120 4 bottles $650-800

chateau Petrus 1966 Pomerol top shoulder or better one with nicked capsule and signs of old seepage “Extremely decadent and rich, with masses of thick, earthy chocolate flavors. Very rich yet balanced. Much rounder than most 1966s.” WS 1991121 4 bottles $6500-8000 1952 top Growths upper mid shoulder or better lightly stained labels and one nicked capsule

› chateau latour 1952 1 bottle › chateau Margaux 1952 1 bottle › chateau Haut Brion 1952 1 bottle › chateau cheval Blanc 1952 1 bottle

122 above 4 bottles $2500-3500 chateau d’Yquem 1967 Sauternes, Premier Cru Superieur autographed by Comte Alexandre de Lur Saluces very top shoulder “...extraordinary finesse, nobility, and complexity… deep golden- colored, beautifully rich, powerful…” RP (Hedonist’s Gazette) 2005 123 1 bottle $1200-1600 Groth cabernet Sauvignon Reser ve 1985 Napa Valley “Ripe, concentrated and powerful, oozing with blackberry, cedar and earth aromas and flavors, enormously complex and distinctive. 95 Pts.” WS 1990124 3 bottles $800-1000 1984 & 1985 Si lver oak Magnums

› Silver oak cellars cabernet Sauvignon Bonny’s Vineyard napa Valley 1984 4 magnums

› Silver oak cellars cabernet Sauvignon napa Valley 1985 1 magnum

› Silver oak cellars cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley 1984 2 magnums

125 above 7 magnums $1300-1500

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f ro m a n a rC h i t e C t ’ S m i n d Back to where we started, this prominent New York City design guru brings us his best of the best, most in original wood cases and purchased on futures or release. Impressive choices from a man behind impressive structures of art.

chateau laf i te Rothschi ld 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe original wood cases 126 2 double magnums $8000-10000 chateau latour 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe original wood cases very top shoulder or better “A beauty, the opaque dense purple-colored 1995 exhibits jammy cassis, vanillin, and minerals in its fragrant but still youthful aromatics. Medium to full-bodied, with exceptional purity, superb concentration, and a long, intense, ripe, 40-second finish, this is a magnificent example of Latour. As the wine sat in the glass, scents of roasted espresso and toasty new oak emerged... 96 Pts.” WA (RP) 2000 127 3 double magnums $6500-8000 chateau Mouton Rothschi ld 1995 Pauillac, Premier Cru Classe two original wood cases one wrinkled capsule “This wine is evolving into one of Mouton-Rothschild’s greatest vintages... layered, with extraordinary depth, richness, glycerin, and length. This is undoubtedly the greatest Mouton since the 1986, with a more precocious, up-front character than that wine. 96 Pts.” WA (RP) 1998 128 3 double magnums $5500-7000 chateau Margaux 1990 Margaux, Premier Cru Classe “Offers an extraordinary aromatic display of spring flowers, camphor, sweet red and black fruits, a hint of licorice... A sensational effort, it is one of the legendary wines made at Chateau Margaux. 100 Pts.” WA (RP) 2009129 1 magnum $2000-2600 chateau l’evangi le 1995 Pomerol original wood case “Beautiful aromas of crushed berries, chocolate and spices follow through to a full-bodied palate, with fine tannins and a spicy, refined aftertaste.” WS 2007 130 1 imperial $900-1200

chateau l’evangi le 1995 Pomerol signs of old seepage 131 3 double magnums $1400-1800 V ieux chateau cer tan 1989 Pomerol original wood case base neck or better with lightly nicked capsules “Here is another ultraripe nose, showing dried fruits and treacle tar aromas. Full-bodied, with very ripe flavors of dried beef, raisin and spices… I love the opulence.” WS 2007 132 12 bottles $1100-1500 Musigny Vieil les Vignes Domaine comte Georges de Vogue 1993 Cote de Nuits, Grand Cru “Still relatively if no longer completely primary with a nose that is the crystalline essence of black cherry pinot sap and leads to massively structured and thick flavors with dense, ripe tannins that are completely buffered by all the extract. This is flat out great and still quite youthful though the initial signs of maturity are now evident. In my view, this is the best de Vogue Musigny since at least ‘71 and is a monument in the making as it will live for 50 years... 97 Pts.” BH 2011 133 3 magnums $4200-5000 Pommard les Vignots Domaine leroy 1993 Cote de Beaune, Premier Cru original wood case signs of seepage, one stained vintage tag “A liqueur-like red pinot fruit nose is cut with notes of spice and earth, both of which can be found on the detailed, cool and mineral-laden medium-bodied flavors that possess excellent intensity as well as stunning length…” BH 2011 134 12 bottles $2400-3200 Dominus esta te 1992 Napa Valley original wood cases “The 1992 Dominus is similar in style to the 1990. It exhibits an open knit, opulent, rich, easy-going character with gorgeous levels of earthy, cassis fruit intertwined with scents of herbs, coffee, and chocolate/mocha ice cream. Rich and full-bodied, with thick, viscous flavors and low acidity, this is a forward, exceptionally concentrated, easy to understand Dominus that should drink well for 20 years. 95 Pts.” WA (RP) 1995 135 12 bottles $1200-1600

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Dominus esta te 1992 Napa Valley one with seepage and stained label 136 6 magnums $1200-1600 Pol Roger cuvee Si r Winston churchi l l 1985 Champagne original cardboard boxes lightly corroded capsules, seven lightly scuffed labels “A classic, elegant Champagne that is beautifully balanced, complex in aroma and flavor, but still lively and youthful in texture. Hints of lime, fig, butter, nutmeg and vanilla combine for a complete taste experience. Harmonious and beguiling. 96 Pts.” WS 1995 137 12 bottles $4200-5000 louis Roederer cr i s ta l Rose 1990 Champagne 138 1 bottle $600-800

Mil lenium Methuse lah One of 2,000 bottles celebrating the new millennium with a breathtaking embossing in a dreamy package. Moments when one of these rare Methuselahs are opened will most certainly go down in history.

louis Roederer cr i s ta l 1990 Champagne original wood gift case numbered 1122 of 2000 “The Louis Roederer 1990 Cristal is awesome! A classic of power and finesse, richness and delicacy, it may be the greatest Cristal I have ever tasted! 97 Pts.” WA (RP) 1998 139 1 methuselah $8500-11000

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Neck Levels for Bordeaux and Bordeaux Shaped Bottlesneck level – The level is into the neck of the bottle. This 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.

www.erobertparker.com

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

www.winespectator.com

SPeCial noteS

Often producers in Burgundy fill their bottles close to the top of the bottle. This 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 liters Bottle ................................................... .750 liters Magnum .............................................. 1.5 Liters Double Magnum .................................. 3.0 Liters Jeroboam, Burgundy ............................. 3.0 Liters Jeroboam, Bordeaux ....................... 4.5 or 5.0 Liters

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

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

(equivalent to 12 bottles) Balthazar .............................................. 12.0 Liters Nebuchadnezzar .................................... 15.0 Liters Melchior ............................................... 18.0 Liters

SPeCial notiCe

WineGavel Fine and Rare Wine Auctions makes every effort 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 effort to retain the integrity of the original packaging.

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ConditionS of Sale

Bidders should read through the “Conditions of Sale” printed in this catalog as they state the terms of purchase of all lots sold by WineGavel.

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.

CataloGinG and deSCriPtion of WineS

WineGavel makes every effort to verify that all wines were properly stored prior to being delivered to our temperature and humidity-controlled warehouse. Every bottle has been diligently inspected by the WineGavel team and then described as accurately as possible at the time this catalog was published. Buyers of older and more fragile wines are advised to take proper considerations for natural variations of ullage and general condition.No returns will be accepted as stated in the Conditions of Sale.

taStinG noteS

From time to time we use tasting notes in our catalogs from some of the world’s leading wine publications. Where applicable we insert the initials of the individual critic who reviewed the wine in parentheses following the publication title. For example WA for Robert Parker’s Wine Advocates and (RP) for Robert Parker himself or (AG) for Antonio Galloni.

auCtion value eStimateS

Each lot contains an estimate with the expected range of prices that the given lot may sell for. All values are based on current market prices for similar or identical wines. The condition of wines is generally taken into consideration, particularly in older bottles. Please note that estimates do not include any buyer’s premium or sales tax.

vieWinG or inSPeCtinG WineS Prior to auCtion

Some lots may be available for pre-auction viewing. Appointments must be made at least 48 hours in advance for any such viewing.

reGiSterinG to Bid

We encourage all interested bidders to register with us no less than 48 hours prior to the auction. Bank references, personal identification, 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 identification. 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 offered in lot format. The 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

The 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 confirmation 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. The registration process for online bidding is the same as absentee, live, or phone bidding. Please note that WineGavel offers 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, WineGavel reserves the right to charge the buyer’s credit card on file 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 e-mail attachment following successful bids for each sale. WineGavel recommends temperature controlled truck delivery for all purchases. Please refer to the “Storage, Collection and Delivery of Wine” section of this catalog for further details.

handlinG and StoraGe CharGeS

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

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Storage, Collection & Delivery of WinesStoraGe, ColleCtion and delivery of

WineS PurChaSed from WineGavel

Wines purchased at WineGavel auctions are stored

at our warehouse in Napa, California. Our climate

controlled facility is at a consistent, monitored

temperature of 56-58 degrees and under the watch

of an extensive security system. We offer long term

palletized wine storage and personal customer

cellarage at a 50 case minimum. Please inquire. For

further information, contact [email protected].

WineGavel auction purchases may be stored free of

charge for the first 15 days with no transfer-in fee.

Paid WineGavel cellarage customers are not subject

to a transfer-in fee for WineGavel auction purchases

at any point. They are subject to storage fees as

indicated in their WineGavel contract. After 15 days,

WineGavel clients will be accruing storage charges and

will be billed by WineGavel for any charges incurred.

The greater of $15 per invoice or $1 per Lot will be

assessed for any partial calendar month that auction

wine purchases remain in the facility without prior

arrangement.

direCtionS to WineGavel’S WarehouSe

For directions, please call 707.598.3278.

CuStomer or aGent 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. Tuesday 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 patty@

winegavel.com. Allow at least 48 hours notice before

coming to collect your wines or sending an agent

to pick up on your behalf, and only upon receipt of

paid confirmation by WineGavel. Agents are only

authorized to pickup for a customer based on written

documentation. A $5 handling fee per case will be

assessed, plus materials.

makinG arranGementS for loCal and

out of State delivery

After customers have paid for their purchases,

logistical arrangements can be made to deliver or ship

the wines to the buyer. Contact patty@winegavel.

com for help with scheduling and for Live Auctions,

please fax or email the Storage, Collection & Delivery

Form which can be found in the back of the catalog

or in PDF format on our website, to 707.598.3278

/ [email protected]. Note that purchases will not

be “automatically” shipped but wine shipments are

typically set for the week following the auction. Unless

Saturday delivery is preferred: Any shipments via

Ground to states east of the Mississippi will typically

schedule to ship on a Friday so they are guaranteed

to deliver by the following Friday (5 delivery days

guarantee by UPS, Fedex does not include the pickup

day). Shipping confirmations are emailed. For further

information, or collection and delivery assistance prior

to invoice payment, please contact your WineGavel

account manager directly after receipt of an invoice

payment confirmation.

General ShiPPinG PoliCieS,

termS and ConditionS

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. The

wooden or cardboard cases will normally be shipped

separately at an additional charge. Insurance coverage

does not cover confiscation 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. Weather-

related issues are not covered by any shipper and

therefore WineGavel is not responsible. WineGavel

has a weather hold policy in place and will not ship

outside that temperature allowance. Wines held longer

than 15 days are subject to a storage fee except where

noted. 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. Visit the WineGavel

terms and conditions page for complete details, terms

and conditions.

ShiPPinG outSide of California

WineGavel will help you coordinate all necessary

shipping and packing arrangements through the

appropriate freight forwarders. and common carriers.

There will be at least three levels of service available

to the purchaser: Common carrier ground service

ranging from $18 to $48 per 12x 750ml case, not

including materials; 1-, 2-, and 3-Day Air shipment

from $30 per case; fully licensed and insured

temperature-controlled trucking. Please inquire about

pricing. Shipper Breakage or Loss is covered.

delivery outSide of the uSa

WineGavel will help you coordinate the delivery and

insurance of your wines through our relationships

with freight forwarders experienced in handling and

processing such shipments. We also offer International

shipping through common carriers with competitive

rates. Please call WineGavel Client Services Shipping

Department at 707.598.3278 or email patty@

winegavel.com for information regarding rates and

time tables. WineGavel is not responsible for acts

or omissions of any shipper, including, without

limitation, any packing, shipping or delivery of

purchased lots. In order to make Storage, Collection &

Delivery arrangements and expedite the instructions

for your purchases please fax the Storage, Collection

& Delivery form to 707.598.3278 or email to patty@

winegavel.com. Payment of your invoice must be

confirmed in order for WineGavel to take any actions

on your collected purchases.

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WineGavel will keep this form and any instructions on file until payment has been confirmed to release the invoice(s). For assistance regarding invoice payment please refer to the payment instructions on your invoice or contact your WineGavel account manager at 800.774.2130.

Once your invoice has been released any Storage, Collection & Delivery questions and information can be provided by WineGavel. Please phone 707.598.3278 or email [email protected]. Your form instructions will otherwise be followed in accordance to the WineGavel policies. WineGavel must receive this form or written instructions containing all required information.

CuStomer or aGent PiCk uP

Successful Bidders can pick up their wines at WineGavel in Napa. Please contact the warehouse at 707.598.3278 for an appointment. Allow 48 hours for preparation of your lots. A will-call confirmation will be emailed. Agent pick up requires a form of written authorization.

StoraGe & ConSolidation

Full terms available on our Website at WineGavel.com.

WineGavel can consolidate any invoices for freight and other economical shipping for a modest monthly storage fee. Consolidation ends 15 days after the next WineGavel live auction. 15 days post-auction non-storage account rates will apply.

Invoices must be scheduled for storage, shipping or will-call 15 days after the auction closes in order to prevent storage charges or consolidation fee.

Wine storage for paid cellarage customers is based on their WineGavel contract. There are no transfer-in fees for invoice purchases with a WineGavel cellarage account in good standing. Open invoices 15 days post-auction are assessed in the storage account’s monthly inventory count.

ShiPPinG & delivery

To expedite the delivery of your wine, please supply the following information as soon as possible after payment of the auction lots or prior to payment if more complex logistics are involved. Lots cannot be split for delivery to different addresses without additional surcharges.

tyPe of delivery

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

Note: All shipments will require full-value insurance (as paid on invoice). These general example prices do not include packing materials and other pick-related charges. Boxes are individual packages containing 1-12 bottles with gross weights of 4-40 lbs per box.

� Common Carrier Ground Service $18-48 per box� Second Day air service $30-140 per box � Next Day air service $36-190 per box� Fully licensed temperature trucking, (allow 3 weeks) please inquire with [email protected] for routes, rates and schedules. We offer a regularly scheduled pallet transport to New York and Los Angeles. � Customer Pickup at WineGavel, Napa, subject to handling charges of $5 per box, plus materials.

Customer Pickup Date________________

SPeCial inStruCtionS

� Call prior to deliveries (local deliveries only) � Do not Ship Original Wooden Cases and/or Original Cartons if available. � Other Instructions ___________________________________________

Note: For all air shipments, a $12 charge per item will apply for all original packaging. Air charges might be higher. All original packaging will be automatically be discarded unless the client requests WineGavel to ship it on their behalf. Exact charges depend on service and the type, dimensions, and weight of the packaged materials. These shipments will often delivery separately from the Invoice contents.

Payment method

� American Express � Visa � MasterCard

� Check � Money Order � Wire Transfer

Credit Card numBer exPiration date SeC. Code

Card memBer SiGnature

name aS it aPPearS on Card

BillinG addreSS for Credit Card

City State ziP

delivery addreSS

City State ziP

attention

daytime telePhone email addreSS

ColleCtion & delivery form

ConSiStent PreferenCeS for my aCCount reCord:� Day of week for best receiving: _____________________________� Always ship (separately) original wood cases and original cartons� The Shipping method is a standing preference� Additional weather-related instructions beyond the WineGavel policy:

<40 or 75> auto weather-holds): _______________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________

Contact me regarding WineGavel professional storage by: � Phone

� Email Address

Storage, Collection & Delivery Form

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Premium and Payment The 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 [email protected]

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. The highest bidder shall prevail. Should any dispute arise between bidders, the decision of the auctioneer as to the successful bidder and the re-offering or resale of the lot under dispute shall be final. The 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. The auctioneer or its agent shall have the right to bid on behalf of the seller for any lot subject to a reserve. The 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 floor 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 notified of lots purchased and must remit payment before the lots are shipped. Payment must be received by us within fifteen (15) days of notification. 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 deficiency 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 specified 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.

Conditions of Sale

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X. Under no circumstances, including, but not limited to negligence, will WineGavel™, its officers, directors, employees, agents, or affiliates 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 profits, 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 files 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 suffer, 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 offering 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. The auction is being conducted by WineGavel™ and no individual auctioneer, employee, office or director of WineGavel™, shall be held to any personal liability hereunder for negligence or otherwise.

XIII.The 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 significance, material, source, or origin. (iii) All information in the catalog or elsewhere, concerning the characteristics mentioned in (ii) above, is offered 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. This 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. The bidder assumes the full responsibility to inspect and evaluate the Property to his or her complete satisfaction prior to any purchase. The 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, significant damage, although this does not include all faults, imperfections and deficiencies. (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) The estimates provided by WineGavel™ are merely our opinion of the price that a willing buyer might pay for the Property at auction. The actual price that might be realized at auction or upon sale of the Property may be substantially different from these estimates. We shall not be liable in any way for such estimate or differences in the final 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. This 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

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September 22nd, 2011 6:30 PM Pacific Time Sale Number 2011-3 “Farallon”

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

name of Buyer

addreSS

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home Phone Cell Phone

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All bidders submitting absentee bids must submit a valid credit card in order for WineGavel to process their bids.

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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 undertand that if my bid is successful, the purchase price payable will be the sum of the final bid, a Buyer’s Premium of 19% of the final bid, together with any state, local or compensating use tax due.

All bids shall be treated as offers 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 Form

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Absentee Bidding FormLot # (indicate range for parcels) Bid Lot # (indicate range for parcels) Bid

BoRDeAUx

1961 Chateau Latour, 4 bottles ................................. 1851952 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1 bottle ......................(122) Chateau Haut Brion , 1 bottle .......................(122) Chateau Latour , 1 bottle ...............................(122) Chateau Margaux , 1 bottle............................(122)1959 Chateau Latour, 1 bottle, 1 magnum 25, 261961 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1 magnum ............. 1151962 Chateau Latour, 1 bottle .................................. 1161964 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1 bottle ...................... 1 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 2 bottles ................ 51966 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2 bottles .................. 22 Chateau Petrus, 4 bottles ................................. 1211967 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 3 bottles .............. 2, 231970 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2 bottles .................... 3 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 4 bottles ................ 61978 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2 bottles .................... 41982 Chateau Angelus, 12 bottles ............................... 67 Chateau L’Evangile, 1 imperial ........................... 701983 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1 bottle .................... 86 Chateau Latour, 12 bottles ................................. 271985 Chateau La Mission Haut Brion, 4 bottles ....... 120 Chateau Latour, 2 bottles ................................. 117 Chateau Margaux, 1 double magnum .............. 119 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 6 bottles .............. 281988 Chateau Lynch Bages, 12 bottles ........................ 63 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 6 bottles .............. 881989 Chateau Cos d’Estournel, 12 bottles .................. 301989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 3 bottles ............ 24, 59 Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 12 bottles ............... 64 Chateau Talbot, 12 bottles ................................. 31 Vieux Chateau Certan, 12 bottles .................... 1321990 Chateau Cos d’Estournel, 12 bottles .................. 62 Chateau Margaux, 1 magnum .......................... 129 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 3 bottles .............. 60 Chateau Palmer, 3 bottles .................................. 321993 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 12 bottles....................... 331994 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 12 bottles....................... 341995 Chateau Clinet, 12 bottles ................................. 691995 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 2 double magnums 1261995 Chateau Latour, 3 double magnums ................ 1271995 Chateau L’Evangile, 3 double magnums, 1 imperial ................. 130, 131 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 3 double magnums .......................................... 128 Chateau Petrus, 12 bottles, 1 imperial .......... 55, 561998 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1 melchior ..................... 58 Chateau Leoville Las Cases, 12 bottles ............... 65 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 1 magnum ........... 29 Chateau Petrus, 12 bottles ................................. 572000 Carruades de Lafite, 2 bottles ............................. 19 Chateau Calon Segur, 24 bottles .................... 9, 61 Chateau Cos d’Estournel, 12 bottles .................. 10 Chateau Grand Puy Lacoste, 12 bottles .............. 11 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 1 imperial ................ 49 Chateau Latour, 13 bottles ........................... 7, 118 Chateau Latour a Pomerol, 6 bottles .................. 17 Chateau Leoville Poyferre, 12 bottles ................. 14 Chateau Lynch Bages, 12 bottles ........................ 12 Chateau Margaux, 12 bottles ............................... 8 Chateau Mouton Rothschild, 12 bottles, 6 magnums, 1 jeroboam, 1 imperial ..................... 51, 52, 53, 54 Chateau Pontet Canet, 12 bottles....................... 13 Chateau Rauzan Segla, 12 bottles ....................... 16 Chateau Talbot, 12 bottles ................................. 15 Chateau Troplong Mondot, 6 bottles ................. 182001 Chateau Margaux, 6 bottles ............................... 892002 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 6 bottles .................. 872005 Chateau Cheval Blanc, 1 melchior ..................... 68 Chateau Lafite Rothschild, 12 bottles ................ 50 Chateau Palmer, 1 imperial ................................ 66

SAUteRneS

1967 Chateau Suduiraut, 3 bottles .............................. 90 Chateau d’Yquem, 1 bottle ............................... 1231985 Chateau d’Yquem, 1 jeroboam ........................... 711996 Chateau d’Yquem, 2 bottles ............................... 20

BURGUnDY

1934 Clos des Lambrays Monopole, Domaine des Lambrays, 1 bottle ........................ 351964 La Tache Monopole, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 1 bottle ............ 211969 Bonnes Mares Domaine Roumier, 1 bottle ........ 72 Echezeaux Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 1 bottle .............................................................. 73 Richebourg Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 1 bottle .............................................................. 361972 La Tache Monopole, Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 1 bottle ............ 741978 La Tache Monopole, Romaine de la Romanee Conti, 1 bottle ............ 371989 Assortment Domaine de la Romanee Conti, 12 bottles ........................................................... 751990 Clos des Tart Monopole Mommessin, 5 bottles ............................................................. 911993 Musigny Vieilles Vignes Domaine Comte Georges de Vogue, 3 magnums ...................................................... 133 Pommard Les Vignots Domaine Leroy, 12 bottles ......................................................... 134

RHone

1990 Hermitage La Chappelle Paul Jaboulet, 1 jeroboam ......................................................... 761994 Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateau de Beaucastel, 12 bottles ...................... 771995 Chateauneuf du Pape, Chateau de Beaucastel, 12 bottles ...................... 78

cHAMPAGne

1976 Dom Perignon, 1 bottle ..................................... 391980 Krug Clos du Mesnil, 1 bottle ............................ 421981 Bollinger Vieilles Vignes Francaises, 1 bottle ...... 381983 Dom Perignon, 3 bottles, 1 magnum ................. 401985 Louis Roederer Cristal, 2 bottles ........................ 43 Pol Roger Cuvee Sir Winston Churchill, 12 bottles ......................................................... 1371986 Dom Perignon Rose, 1 bottle ............................. 411988 Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame, 1 bottle ...........(92)1989 Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame, 1 bottle ...........(92)1990 Veuve Clicquot Grande Dame, 1 bottle ...........(92) Louis Roederer Cristal, 1 methuselah ............... 139 Louis Roederer Cristal Rose, 1 bottle ............... 138

GeRMAnY

1970 Riesling Eiswein Auslese Schloss Vollrads, 1 bottle ............................................................(93)1971 Riesling Auslese Bernkasteler Doktor Von Schorlemer, 2 bottles ....................(93) Riesling Auslese Niederhauser, Hermannsberg Staatliche Weinbaudomane, 1 bottle ............................................................(93)1975 Riesling TBA Wachenheimer Altenberg Wachtenburg Luginsland, 1 bottle ...................(93)1976 Riesling TBA Serriger Wurtzberg Bert Simon, 1 bottle ............................................................(93)

ItAlY

1961 Barbaresco Angelo Gaja, 2 bottles ...................... 791968 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, Biondi Santi Tenuta Il Greppo, 1 bottle ...........(80)1969 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi Santi Tenuta Il Greppo, 2 bottles ..........(80)1971 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi Santi Tenuta Il Greppo, 3 bottles ..........(80)1975 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi Santi Tenuta Il Greppo, 1 bottle ...........(81)1983 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi Santi Tenuta Il Greppo, 3 bottles ..........(81)1997 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Biondi Santi Tenuta Il Greppo, 24 bottles .... 82, 83

PoRtUGAl

1870 Cossart Sercia, 1 bottle ....................................... 941892 Cossart Sercial Madeira, 2 bottles....................... 951955 Sandeman, 2 bottles ........................................... 961977 Dow, 12 bottles.................................................. 97 Graham, 12 bottles ............................................ 98

cAlIFoRnIA

1984 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Bonny’s Vineyard Napa Valley, 4 magnums ....(125)1985 Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Alexander Valley, 2 magnums .........................(125) Silver Oak Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 1 magnum .................................(125) Groth Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve, 3 bottles .. 1241987 Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard, 12 bottles ........................... 1051989 Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard, 12 bottles ........................... 106 Opus One, 12 bottles......................................... 441990 Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard, 12 bottles ........................... 1071991 Heitz Wine Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon Martha’s Vineyard, 12 bottles, 2 magnums .............................................. 108, 109 Opus One, 6 bottles........................................... 451992 Dominus Estate, 12 bottles, 6 magnums ............................. 135, 136 Opus One, 6 bottles........................................... 461993 Opus One, 12 bottles......................................... 471994 Beringer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon Private Reserve, 18 bottles .................................. 99 Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, 24 bottles ....................... 1001996 Staglin Family Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 bottles ......................................................... 1141997 Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon Estate, 5 magnums ...................................................... 101 Dominus Estate, 12 bottles ...................... 102, 103 Jordan Vineyard & Winery Cabernet Sauvignon, 12 bottles ........................................................... 48 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia, 6 magnums ...................................................... 1101998 Dominus Estate, 6 bottles ................................ 1042001 Peter Michael Winery Les Pavots, 6 bottles ...... 1132002 Joseph Phelps Vineyards Insignia, 18 bottles ................................................. 111, 1122007 Scarecrow Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 bottles ........... 842008 Screaming Eagle Cabernet Sauvignon, 3 bottles ............................................................. 85

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