December 2023 Auction

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 1942 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 3x75cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marqués De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a period well in excess of the minimum 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Mommessin 2003 Clos De Tart Grand-Cru

Old-vine Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos De Tart, within the greater commune of Morey St-Denis in the Côte-d'Or; briefly matured in new oak barrels.

Mollydooker 'Velvet Glove' Shiraz 2009 McLaren Vale

Shiraz from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.

Mollydooker Wines is based in the heart of the McLaren Vale wine region of South Australia and was founded by Sarah and Sparky Marquis in 2005. \"Mollydooker' is old Aussie slang for a left handed boxer. 

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1949 Bordeaux 2x75cl

An incredibly old 1949 vintage from Mouton-Cadet.

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Martinez 1963 Vintage Port

Martinez was founded in 1790 by the Spaniard Sebastian Gonzalez Martinez, who, from his base in the City of London sold sherry, cigars and Port. In 2006, the firm was acquired by the Symington Family. Martinez has no historical association with any one quinta.  Instead, the grapes are sourced mainly from the Pinhão and Rio Torto valleys, where many small farmers produce top quality fruit which they sell to the Symingtons.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 years in massive oak vats which preserve the ripe fruit character. Upon bottling, the wines continue to age and can reward patient maturation for many decades.

Jose Pemartin 'Reserva Privada' Berisford Solera 1914 Rare Old Fine Sherry

Sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1914. 

Moët & Chandon \"Millésime Blanc\" 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon. Millésime Blanc is made entirely from Chardonnay grapes.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moët & Chandon  continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after Champagne brands in the world.

Moët & Chandon \"Brut Impérial\" NV Champagne 2x75cl

Mature non-vintage Champagne from the renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon. Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne, created in 1869.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after brands in the world.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Marqués de Cáceres 2004/2005 Rioja Crianza 6x75cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain: matured for a miniumum of 12 months in oak. 

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

• 5 bottles 2004 vintage
• 1 bottle 2005 vintage

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Julian Haart 'Piesporter Goldtröpfchen' Riesling Kabinett 2014 Mosel

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Goldtröpfchen located in the village of Piesport in Germany's famous Mosel River valley. 

Kabinett is the lightest style of German wine. It is made from grapes which were picked at full ripeness (but not late-harvested) and the style typically ranges from dry to off-dry with well balanced residual sweetness and acidity. 

Marqués de Riscal 2007 Rioja Reserva 150cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as Reserva, matured for a minimum period of 12 months in oak barrel

As with several quality-focused historic Rioja estates, Marqués de Riscal mature their wines in excess of the minimum requirements; their Reserva being matured for approximately 26 months in American Oak barrels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

This is a 1.5 magnum bottle. Large-format bottles are great for extended ageing periods due to the wine's slower rate of maturation.

Please note that due to the additional weight, there shall be a shipping charge for 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Marchesi Di Barolo 1969 Barolo

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

Equipo Navazos La Bota de Manzanilla 'No.93 Navazos' Sherry

Non-vintage sherry made from 100% Palomino Fino grapes. Released in 2019.

Produced by Equipo Navazos which is a well-regarded Spanish private enterprise known for its single-cask bottlings of Sherries and wines predominantly from wineries in the Jerez and Manzanilla regions of Andalucia.

All Sherry is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.

José Gil 'Viñedos en San Vicente de la Sonsierra' 2018 Rioja

Tempranillo domiant blend from the famed Rioja region of northern Spain.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Mercier 'Cuvée Bulle d'Or' NV Champagne circa 1980

Non-vintage Champagne from the House of Mercier.

Based in the heart of the Champagne region, the Mercier Champagne House was founded in 1858 by Eugene Mercier. This Brut Mercier champagne is a blend of pinot noir, meunier and chardonnay.

Note this is a non-vintage Champagne. We estimare this to be circa 1980s. 

Mumm 'Cordon Rouge' Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage brut Champagne from the House of G.H. Mumm.

Mumm ‘Grand Cordon’ is sourced from more than 100 crus of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier. A portion of the reserve wines in this cuvée are aged in oak vats bringing greater aromatic complexity.

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 Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon. Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne, created in 1869.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after Champagne brands in the world.

 Moët & Chandon Impérial Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon. Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne, created in 1869.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after Champagne brands in the world.

Macquart-Lorette Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from Premier-Cru vineyards from the house of Macquart-Lorette.

James Irvine Grand Merlot 1990 Eden Valley

Merlot from Australia's Eden Valley, located just north of Adelaide.

Grand Merlot is the flagship wine of the James Irvine estate, typically matured for around 2 years in oak barrels prior to release. 

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