Hart Davis Hart Wine Co., the internationally renowned wine auction house and retailer, will hold an exciting single-owner sale, “An Important Private Collection, Including Finest Bordeaux and Californian Wines” on December 5th at award-winning restaurant Tru (676 N. St. Clair St, Chicago). This auction presents a selection from one of the largest and most important private cellars in the world. These wines comprise a veritable library of the most esteemed wines of Europe and America from the most heralded vintages of the latter 20th and early 21st centuries. All wines were purchased from top sources and cellared in ideal professional and home storage.

Bordeaux from classic and increasingly rare vintages 1949, 1959, and 1961 will be represented alongside the greatest wines from modern vintages 1982, 1986, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1996, 2000 and 2003. The sale features an impressive 288 lots of first growth Bordeaux, with 55 lots of Château Lafi te-Rothschild spanning 15 vintages, 65 lots of Château Mouton-Rothschild spanning17 vintages and 66 lots of Château Latour. An incredible selection of Château Pétrus covers 57 lots and is estimated to bring between $658,500 and $972,100.

Also included is a deep selection of wines from Harlan Estate, featuring 45 lots across 11 vintages estimated at roughly $200,000-$300,000, including six 12-bottle lots of the 100-point rated 1994 vintage and five 12-bottle lots of the 100-point rated 1997 vintage. Other California highlights include 23 lots of Dominus, many in double-magnum and imperial format.

The 836 lot auction, is estimated to fetch between $3.0 million and $4.5 million. It will begin promptly at 9:00 a.m at Tru Restaurant in Chicago. Attendance is open to the public and free of charge. Reservations for lunch during the auction ($75) should be made by calling Maria Elgass at 312.573.5597 or by emailing her at melgass@hdhwine.com