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.

Louis Roederer 'Hommage à Camille' Chardonnay 2018 Coteaux Champenois 3x75cl

Single vineyard Chardonnay from the Coteaux Champenois wine region of France; matured for 16 months in a combination of new and used oak barrels and stainless steel. 

Coteaux Champenois is an appellation that covers the same area as Champagne of France for wine that is not sparkling including red, white and rosé wines, but the latter two are made in only very small quantities.

This is not a Champagne as you might expect from the house. This wine was created in hommage to Camille Olry-Roederer who was at the helm of Louis Roederer from 1932 to 1975,

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.

Laurent-Perrier 'Cuvée Rosé' NV Champagne 6x75cl

Non-vintage Rosé from the house of Laurent-Perrier.

The house of Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1811 by by André Michel Pierlot in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne, and produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee. The identity of Laurent-Perrier Champagne centres on Chardonnay, but also brings together the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier terroirs.

This rosé Champagne is made entirely from Pinot Noir grapes sourced from Grand Cru villages.

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

Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 Vintage Champagne

2002 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 months after disgorgement. 

Founded in 1776, the renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 Vintage Champagne

2009 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 months after disgorgement. 

Founded in 1776, the renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

Louis Roederer Cristal 1977 Vintage Champagne

1977 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 months after disgorgement. 

Founded in 1776, the renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2006 Vintage Champagne

2006 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 months after disgorgement. 

Founded in 1776, the renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

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.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2006 Vintage Champagne

2006 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 months after disgorgement. 

Founded in 1776, the renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2002 Vintage Champagne

2002 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 months after disgorgement. 

Founded in 1776, the renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

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.

Louis Roederer 'Hommage à Camille' Pinot Noir 2018 Coteaux Champenois 2x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir from the Coteaux Champenois wine region of France; matured for 16 months in a combination of new and used oak barrels.

Coteaux Champenois is an appellation that covers the same area as Champagne of France for wine that is not sparkling including red, white and rosé wines, but the latter two are made in only very small quantities.

This is not a Champagne as you might expect from the house. This wine was created in hommage to Camille Olry-Roederer who was at the helm of Louis Roederer from 1932 to 1975,

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.

Louis Jadot 1994 Bonnes-Mares Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the prestigious Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Bonnes-Mares in the northern end of Côte de Nuits.

Founded in 1859  in Beaune, Louis Jadot is one of the most prestigious vignerons in all of Burgundy.

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.

Louis Latour 1966 Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Charmes-Chambertin, within the greater commune of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Latour family have long been established in Burgundy’s wine trade. Originally vine growers in the village of Aloxe-Corton as early as 1768, they went on to establish today’s business, Maison Louis Latour. Today they are one of the best known and largest vineyard owners of grand cru sites in Burgundy.

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. 

Laurent-Perrier 'Brut L.P' NV Champagne 2x75cl

Mature non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier.

Laurent Perrier Brut L.P. is a dry style of champagne.

The house of Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1811 by by André Michel Pierlot in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne, and produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee. The identity of Laurent-Perrier Champagne centres on Chardonnay, but also brings together the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier terroirs.

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

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.