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.

Krug 'Private Cuvee' Brut 1937 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1937 vintage champagne from the renowned house of Krug.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. While the house is headquartered in Reims, a new winery is being developed at the Clos d'Ambonnay site and is due to open in 2023. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug \"Private Cuvee\" Extra Sec 1961 Vintage Champagne

A 1961 vintage champagne from the renowned house of Krug.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. While the house is headquartered in Reims, a new winery is being developed at the Clos d'Ambonnay site and is due to open in 2023. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Gaja 1996 Barbaresco 2x75cl

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 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.

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port 6x75cl

2016 Vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 2018.

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.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

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

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.

Gaja 1967 Barbaresco

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Gaja 'Darmagi' Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Langhe 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Langhe subregion of Piedmont.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

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

Gaja 1967 Barbaresco

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Gaja 'Sperss' 1993 Langhe

Nebbiolo from the renowned Langhe subregion of Piedmont.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

From the single vineyard of Sperss.

Gaja 'Sperss' 1994 Langhe

Nebbiolo from the renowned Langhe subregion of Piedmont.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

From the single vineyard of Sperss.

Giuseppe Quintarelli 1992 Valpolicella Classico Superiore 2x75cl

Part of the Valpolicella family of wines, each Corvina and Rondinella dominant blends.

This wine is from the Classico sub-region which is deemed to produce wines of particularly esteemed quality.

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

Graham's 1977 Vintage Port

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.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. Its flagship estate is Quinta dos Malvedos, one of the Douro's greatest vineyard properties. 

1977 vintage, bottled in 1979.

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli 1966 Barolo Riserva 2x72cl

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.

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

Gaja 1966 Barbaresco

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

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.

Graham's 'Malvedos' 1979 Vintage Port

Single-estate vintage Port from Graham's famed vineyard at Quinta Dos Malvedos.

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.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

Glaetzer-Dixon 'La Judith' Shiraz 2014 Tasmania

Single vineyard Shiraz from the Australian island of Tasmania; matured for approximately 3 years in new oak barrels. 

La Judith Shiraz is sourced from mature, low yielding vines grown in a small plot on one of the valley's oldest vineyards in the Coal River Valley.

This is one of only 232 bottles produced in the 2014 vintage.

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.

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port

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.

2016 Vintage; Bottled 2018.

Kloster Eberbach 'Rauenthaler Baiken' Riesling 1998 Rheingau 3x75cl

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Rauenthaler in the village of Baiken within the Rheingau region of west-central Germany.

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

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.

Giacomo Borgogno & Figli 1966 Barbaresco Riserva

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

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.

Presentation bag for the Formula One Paddock Club.

 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.