December 2023 Auction

Raymond Trollat 1992 Saint Joseph

Syrah from the lesser-known Northern Rhône Valley appellation of Saint-Joseph.

From renowned grape grower and winemaker Raymond Trollat.

Ruinart Blanc-de-Blancs Brut 1988 Vintage Champagne 150cl

1988 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Ruinart.

Blanc-De-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- nearly always made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

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.

Vincent Dancer 'Les Perrières' 2018 Pommard 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Les Perrières within the Burgundian appellation of Pommard.

This wine is sold in-bond. Please read our In-Bond Wine Buying Guide prior to bidding.

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia 'Vina Bosconia' 1976 Rioja

A Tempranillo dominant blend from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja. From the single, 40+ year old vineyard of Viña Cubillas.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. It is the oldest winery in the emblematic town of Haro and one of the first three set up in La Rioja. It continues to be a family run estate with the fourth generation now running the business. 

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin 'La Grande Dame' Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from the famed House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.

Created in tribute to Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame is only developed in great vintages. This cuvee consists of eight Grands Crus, which are amongst the most prestigious in the Champagne region.

Founded in 1772 and based in Reims, Veuve is one of the largest and most renowned Champagne houses in the world. The company was purchased in 1986 by Louis Vuitton (now part of the LVMH group formed in 1987).

Viñedo Chadwick 2005 Maipo Valley

Single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from from Chile's famed Maipo Valley; matured for 18-22 months in 100% French oak barrels. 

Viñedo Chadwick was created in 1999 which was released to great acclaim in 2002.

Robert Mondavi Pinot Noir 1993 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Robert Mondavi established his namesake winery in 1966 with a vision to create Napa Valley wines that would stand in the company of the world’s finest. The Winery is now one of the regions most famous.

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

Ruinart Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the House of Ruinart.

Ridge 'Lytton Estate' Petite Sirah 2014 Dry Creek Valley

100% Petite Sirah from the Dry Creek Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California's. Bottled December 2018.

An iconic name in Californian wine making, Ridge vineyards only began in the 1960's, however, wine has been produced at the site underthe name 'Monte Bello Winery' since 1885. Renowned for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Chardonnay, their Bordeaux-style blends are considered rivals to these from the great Bordeaux Chateaux. 

Real Companhia Velha 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.

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Real Companhia Velha also known as Royal Oporto Wine Company, is one of the oldest and most symbolic wine companies in Portugal.

Real Vinicola 2000 Vintage Port

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Real Companhia Velha also known as Royal Oporto Wine Company, is one of the oldest and most symbolic wine companies in Portugal, with over 258 years of existence and uninterrupted activity in the service of Port Wine. 

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.

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.

Ruinart 'Brut Tradition' NV Champagne circa 1960s

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Ruinart.

Note- this is a non-vintage Champagne. We estimate this to be circa 1960s. 

Real Companhia Velha 2003 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.

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Real Companhia Velha also known as Royal Oporto Wine Company, is one of the oldest and most symbolic wine companies in Portugal.

Victoria Torres Pecis 'Las Rosas' Listán Negro 2018 La Palma

Old vine Listán Negro from the region of La Palma located in the Canary Islands, Spain. 

This wine comes from old vines aged over 80 years and is matured in concrete tank for approximately 10 months. 

Villadoria 1969 Barolo Riserva Speciale 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.

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

Real Companhia Velha 2007 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.

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Real Companhia Velha also known as Royal Oporto Wine Company, is one of the oldest and most symbolic wine companies in Portugal.