December 2023 Auction

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.