December 2023 Auction

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. 

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Domaine Des Baumard 1972 Savennières

Dry, full-bodied Chenin Blanc from the distinct Loire Valley appellation of Savennières, France. 

Though sweeter styles are permitted, Savennières typically produces dry whites wines with the Chenin Blanc grape from vineyards situated on the north bank of the river Loire.

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Dow's 1997 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.

1997 Vintage; Bottled 1999.

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.

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.

Dow'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.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

2016 vintage, bottled in 2018.

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.

Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix 'Vieilles Vignes' 2000 Chablis 2x75cl

Old vine Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Chablis.

The Defaix domaine is one of the oldest in Chablis dating back to the 13th century. Defaix is a traditional producer, with 28 hectares of vineyards, including vines in three Premier Cru sites (Les Lys, Vaillon and Côte de Lechet). Known today as Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix, who is the 14th generation at the helm of the estate.

Chablis is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing famous Chardonnay, which unlike other Chardonnay wines, rarely uses oak-ageing.

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

Dow's \"Quinta Do Bomfim\" 2005 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.

This Port is from Dow's estate, Quinta Do Bomfim in the Douro Valley.

Domaine Bouchard Père & Fils 2016 Beaune du Chateau 1er-Cru

Old vine Pinot Noir made from a blend of grapes from several Premier Cru vineyards within Beaune located in the Côte-d'Or of Burgundy. 

Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most renowned wine-merchant houses also known as negociants. Bouchard Pere & Fils has been producing the Beaune du Chateau Cuvee since 1907.

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.

Domaine Vincent & Francois Jouard 'La Maltroie' 1998 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of La Maltroie in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet: matured for 15 months in 25-30% new oak barrels. 

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

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.

Dow's Quinta Senhora da Ribeira 2013 Vintage Port

1998 vintage Port from the single Quinta (vineyard) of Senhora da Ribeira from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 2000.

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.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Dow's \"Quinta Do Bomfim\" 2009 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.

This Port is from Dow's estate, Quinta Do Bomfim in the Douro Valley.

Domaine Martin Faudot 2001 Arbois 150cl

Likely a blend of Chardonnay and Savagnin, from the appellation of Arbois in the Jura region of eastern France.

This is a 1.5 litre 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.

Dr. Loosen 'Graacher Himmelreich' Riesling Kabinett 2015 Mosel

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard, Himmelreich by the village of Graach on the steep eastern bank of the famous Mosel river, just north of the town of Bernkastel-Kues.

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. 

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. 

Darren Smith & Sergio Silva Baga 2018 Bairrada

Red wine made from 100% old vine Baga grapes from the central coast Portuguese region of Bairrada.

Dow's Midnight Port

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

D'Oliveiras 10 Year Old Medium-Sweet NV Madeira

A medium-sweet, non-vintage Madeira, likely produced from one of the four major white grape varieties used for Madeira production, (from sweetest to driest) Malvasia, Bual, Verdelho, and Sercial.

Madeira is a fortified wine produced from native grapes grown exclusively on the Portuguese island of Madeira.

Founded in the mid-1800s under the name Joao Pereira D'Oliveira & Filhos, D'Oliveiras is a historic Madeira producer and one of a small few to survive from the pre-phylloxera era. 

Pocas Junior 1964 Colheita Port

Colheita Port is similar to Vintage Port in that it is produced from the crop of a single exceptional year. However, while Vintage Ports spend only a brief 2 years in large oak vats and the majority of their ageing in bottle, Colheita Ports are matured exclusively in smaller oak barrels for as many years as the producer deems necessary.

1964 vintage; bottled in 1973.