December 2023 Auction

Château Plince Claret 1943 Pomerol 3x75cl

Likely a merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of Pomerol.

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

Chateau Lynch-Bages 1966 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

Château Lynch-Bages is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the Pauillac appellation of Bordeaux. Château Lynch-Bages is also the name of the red wine produced by this property. The wine produced here was classified as one of eighteen Cinquièmes Crus in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in oak barrels for a period of 12 months.

Château Suduiraut 2002 Sauternes 1er-Cru 2x37.5cl

Chateau Suduiraut was ranked as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the most incredible sweet wine.

Prunotto Bussia 1988 Barolo 2x75cl

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.

This wine comes from a single vineyard in the Bussia Monforte d’Alba area and is aged for 18 months in oak barrels. 

Please note a 2 bottle shipping fee will be applied to this lot. 

Pierre Ponnelle 1952 Vosne Romanee

Pinot Noir from the famed  Burgundy appellation of Vosne Romanée.

Note- vintage date is obscured. We estimate this being 1952. 

Pieroth 'Bechtolsheimer Petersberg' Beerenauslese Ortega 2003 Rheinhessen 3x75cl

Sweet white wine made from the Ortega grape, from the single vineyard of Petersberg in the village of Bechtolsheimer within the Rheinhessen wine-region just south-west of Frankfurt.

Beerenauslese is a German classification for a late harvest, very sweet wine. Beerenauslese, often called \"BA\" for short, wines are a category and level of sweetness above Auslese and are made from grapes affected by noble rot, i.e.\"botrytised \" grapes.

From the renowned Pieroth Estate. 

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

Château​ Branaire-Ducru 198* Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru 2x75cl

From the famed Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Branaire-Ducru (sometimes referred to simply as Château Branaire) is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

​The wine is a typical left-bank Bordeaux-blend featuring a high dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, approximately 25% Merlot and tiny portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured for a minimum of 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels.

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

Cockburns 1991 Vintage Port

A 1991 vintage port from the renowned house of Cockburn's.

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.

Cockburn’s is one of the greatest names in Port, established by Scotsman Robert Cockburn in 1815, who returned to Portugal after first visiting the country as a soldier.

Cockburn's \"Quinta Do Tua\" 1987 Vintage Port / Commemorative Bottling

A 1987 vintage port from Cockburn's estate, Quinta Do Tua in the Douro Valley.

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.

This is a commemorative bottling to celebrate 175 years of Cockburn's from 1815 - 1990.

Château Figeac 1967 St-Emilion 1er-Grand Cru

Since the formation of the Saint-Emilion Classification in 1955, Chateau Figeac has held its rank as Premier Grand Cru Classé \"B\", until 2022 when it was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\".

As an anomaly for Saint-Emilion, Merlot is the minor grape variety at Château Figeac. The wines being composed of approximately 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc and only 30% Merlot; matured exclusively in new French Oak barrels for 15-18 months.

Pio Cesare 1961 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.

Pio Cesare were pioneers of Barolo and Barbaresco. Founded in 1881 by Cesare Pio, the family operation has been producing world renowned wines for 135 years.

Piper-Heidsieck NV Champagne circa 1980s 2x75cl

Mature non-vintage Champagne from the House of Piper-Heidsieck.

This lot consists of the following two bottles:

• Piper-Heidsieck Brut Extra NV Champagne circa 1980s
• Piper Heidsieck Sec NV Champagne circa 1980s

Piper-Heidsieck was founded in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck. The history of the house can be traced back to the original Heidsieck and Co., which was split into three different operations- the others being Heidsieck Monopole and Charles Heidsieck. Marilyn Monroe was one of the House's earliest supporters, rumoured to have kept a month's supply of champagne in her kitchen.

Note- these are non-vintage Champagnes. We estimate these to be circa 1980s.

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

Paul Jaboulet Le Chevalier De Sterimberg 2000 Hermitage Blanc

A white wine blend of Marsanne and Roussanne from the iconic Northern Rhone Valley appellation of Hermitage.

The French appellation of Hermitage is most well known for it's red wine production from the Syrah grape, however, small quantities of white wine such as this are also produced from Roussane and Marsanne grapes.

Château Grinou 1994 Saussignac

Saussignac is an small appellation for sweet wines within the Bergerac wine region of south-west France. Made from a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle and generally of a slightly drier style than Sauternes. Both appellations are produced from grapes affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp for pressing.

Cockburn's 1982 LBV Port

1982 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Cockburn's.

Cockburn’s is one of the greatest names in Port, established by Scotsman Robert Cockburn in 1815, who returned to Portugal after first visiting the country as a soldier.

Late Bottled Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling. Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

Cockburns 2015 Vintage Port / Bicentenary

A 2015 vintage port from the renowned house of Cockburn's. Bottled in 2017 to celebrate the Bicentenary of Cockburn's.

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.

Cockburn’s is one of the greatest names in Port, established by Scotsman Robert Cockburn in 1815, who returned to Portugal after first visiting the country as a soldier.

Perrier-Jouët Grand-Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned producer, Perrier-Jouët.

Pulenta Estate X Gran Malbec 2018 Uco Valley

Malbec from Argentina's Uco Valley, just south of the city of Mendoza; Matured for 9 months in new French oak barrels. 

This 100% Malbec comes from high altitude vineyards (1,200 meters above sea level) planted in 1981.

Château Latour Martillac 2014 Graves Grand Cru

Château Latour-Martillac located in the Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Leognan (originally Graves before 1987), was ranked as a Grand Cru estate within the 1959 Classifications of Graves wines. 

Their wine is a blend of 60-65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30-35% Merlot and approximately 5% Petit Verdot; matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Lagrave-Martillac is their second-wine.

Castello Di Volpaia 1979 Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Château Lagrange 'Les Fiefs de Lagrange' 1990 St-Julien

Les Fiefs De Lagrange is the second-wine of Château Lagrange, a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, owned by the giant Japanese spirits company, Suntory. 

Typically a full Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; Aged for around 12 months in 20-25% new oak. 

Pio Cesare Classico 1961 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.

Pio Cesare were pioneers of Barolo and Barbaresco. Founded in 1881 by Cesare Pio, the family operation has been producing world renowned wines for 135 years.

Château Latour-Martillac 1983 Graves Grand-Cru

Located in the Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), Château Latour-Martillac is a Grand Cru Classé estate, ranked within the 1953 Classification of Graves.

Their wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend aged for 12-14 months in approximately 40% new French oak barrels. 

Croft Quinta Da Roeda 2015 Vintage Port

1983 single-estate, Vintage Port from Croft's renowned vineyards at Quinta Da Roeda.

Founded in 1588 by John Croft of Yorkshire, Croft is one of the most well known and respected of all Port houses which is still active today.

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.

Providence Vineyards 'Private Reserve' 1996  Matakana, New Zealand

A Merlot dominant blend from the small region of Matakana located north of Auckland, New Zealand; matured for 20-24 months in 100% new nevers oak barrels.

A blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. 

Chateau Vernon 1975 Bordeaux Superieur Cotes De Castillon

Likely to be a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, from the regional appellation of Bordeaux Superieur.

Châ​teau Haut-Marbuzet 1976 Saint-Estèphe

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend from the left-bank appellation of Saint-Estèphe; matured for approximately 18 months in new oak barrels.

Cantine Lorini 'Xanto' Vino Liquoroso NV Tuscan Dessert Wine 37.5cl

Sweet dessert wine made from Malvasia grapes from the Tuscan wine-region of Italy.

Château Suduiraut 1996 Sauternes 1er-Cru 37.5cl

Chateau Suduiraut was ranked as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the most incredible sweet wine.

Clos d'Yvigne 1999 Saussignac 50cl

Saussignac is an small appellation for sweet wines within the Bergerac wine region of south-west France. Made from a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle and generally of a slightly drier style than Sauternes. Both appellations are produced from grapes affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp for pressing.

Château Richard 'Cuvée Noble' 2002 Saussignac 50cl

Saussignac is an small appellation for sweet wines within the Bergerac wine region of south-west France. Made from a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle and generally of a slightly drier style than Sauternes. Both appellations are produced from grapes affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp for pressing.

Château Richard 'Cuvée Noble' 2004 Saussignac 50cl

Saussignac is an small appellation for sweet wines within the Bergerac wine region of south-west France. Made from a blend of Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle and generally of a slightly drier style than Sauternes. Both appellations are produced from grapes affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp for pressing.