March 2023 Auction

Domaine François Lamarche 2004 La Grande Rue Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the renowned monopole Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of La Grande Rue within the famous village of Vosne-Romanée, Côte-de-Nuits.

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

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

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1969 La Tâche

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's monopole Grand Cru vineyard and appellation, La Tâche.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly the most renowned in Burgundy. Their annual production of La Tâche is limited with only around 1,500 cases produced each year.

Perrier-Jouët \"Belle Époque\" Blanc-De-Blancs 2007 Vintage Champagne 300cl

2007 vintage Champagne from Perrier-Jouët's prestige brand, Belle Époque. Blanc-De-Blancs wines are made exclusively from the white grape variety, Chardonnay.

Belle Époque was first created in 1964. The iconic bottles are decorated with Japanese white anemones flowers created by Art Nouveau master Emile Gallé in 1902. Until the year 2011, “Perrier-Jouët \"Belle Époque\" was labelled as 'Fleur de Champagne' in the USA.

This is a 3 litre bottle also known as a Jeroboam or double magnum bottle. Large-format bottles are great for extended ageing periods due to the wine's slower rate of maturation.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Haut-Brion 1929 Pessac-Léognan 1er-Grand-Cru

From the appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), Château Haut-Brion is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates, listed as one of only five 1st Growth (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Médoc. Although Haut Brion was located in Graves (the other four are in the Médoc), the Château was recognised for the exceptional quality of its wines and has always merited its place amongst the finest wines of Bordeaux and indeed the world.

The wines of Château Haut-Brion feature varying compositions of approximately 40-50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40-60% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc; matured in oak barrels (approximately 70-80% new) for 18-22 months.

Chateau d'Yquem 1959 Sauternes 1er-Cru Supérieur

The famed Chateau d'Yquem's signature Sauternes wine is made with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. These grapes are affected by noble rot, 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. With a yield limited to one glass per vine, Château d'Yquem is a Sauternes wine whose rareness contributes to its prestige.

One of the world’s most prized and enviable wines, Château d’Yquem is Sauternes’ only classified Premier-Cru-Supérieur, and recognised as one of the top wines of Bordeaux.

Château d'Yquem 1929 Sauternes 1er-Cru Supérieur

An incredbly old 1929 vintage Château d'Yquem.

The famed Chateau d'Yquem's signature Sauternes wine is made with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. These grapes are affected by noble rot, 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. With a yield limited to one glass per vine, Château d'Yquem is a Sauternes wine whose rareness contributes to its prestige.

One of the world’s most prized and enviable wines, Château d’Yquem is Sauternes’ only classified Premier-Cru-Supérieur, and recognised as one of the top wines of Bordeaux.

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Château Le Pin 1987 Pomerol

Château Le Pin (or simply Le Pin) is, without doubt, one of the most famous names in wine today. It is located in the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol and is highly regarded for its 100% Merlot wines.

Le Pin was founded in 1924 by the Laubie family and It takes it's name from a solitary pine tree that grows near the property. It was acquired by Jacques Thienpont in 1979 who is credited for it's late 20th century success. 

The estates vineyard total 2.7 hectares only meaning the wines are made in very small quantities – only around 400-600 cases per year. It is certainly one of the rarest and most expensive red wines of Bordeaux today.

Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Napa Valley 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford district of California's renowned Napa Valley.

Founded in 1972, the family run Caymus Vineyards estate has become a renowned estate for it's classic Cabernet Sauvignon. 

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

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

Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé \"Cuvee Vieilles Vignes\" 1989 Musigny Grand-Cru

Old vine Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru vineyard of Musigny, within the renowned Burgundian appellation of Chambolle-Musigny: matured in 35% new oak barrels. 

Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 Vintage Champagne 3x75cl

2008 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Founded in 1776, the 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.

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

Penfolds Grange Hermitage 1983 South Australia 2x75cl

Old-vine Shiraz and small quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon. The grapes for this wine were sourced from vineyards throughout South Australia including the world-renowned Barossa Valley; Matured in new American Oak hogsheads for 17 months. Since 1952, Penfolds have released their flagship wine \"Grange Hermitage\", or simply \"Grange\" since the 1990s

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

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

Pol Roger Sir Winston Churchill Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne 150cl

1996 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Pol Roger.

Champagne Pol Roger created their Prestige Cuvée in homage to Sir Winston Churchill who was a long term customer of the Champagne House. It is only produced in their very best vintages.

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.

Penfolds Grange \"Bin 95\" 2012 South Australia with Aevum Saint Louis Decanter

This is a limited edition Penfolds and Saint-Louis collaboration which includes an Aevum crystal decanter designed with a custom diamond cut that has been designed to securely rotate on its base to aerate the wine. Produced at Cristallerie, Saint-Louis - the oldest glass manufacturer in France.

This is a Shiraz from selected vineyards in South Australia including the world-renowned Barossa Valley; Matured in new American oak hogsheads for 18 months.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Dom Perignon Plénitude 2 2003 Vintage Champagne 2x75cl

2003 vintage Champagne from Moet & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Perignon.

Originally named \"Oenothèque\" the series was re-branded in 2014 and renamed Plénitude. The vintages in this series will be released after extended ageing on lees.

The 2003 vintage Plénitude 2 (P2) has been maturing for almost 15 years in the Dom Perignon cellars.

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

Domaine Jacques Selosse Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Rosé Champagne made from a blend of 94% Chardonnay and 6% Pinor Noir from the renowned Domaine Jacques Selosse.

Domaine Georges Noëllat 2013 Echezeaux Grand-Cru 150cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Echezeaux; matured in 100% new oak. 

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.

Krug Private Cuvee Extra Sec 1973 Vintage Champagne

1973 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

The renowned Champagne house of Krug was founded by Johann-Joseph Krug in 1843 and has since been in the hands of the family for six generations.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc-De-Blancs 2008 Vintage Champagne 3x75cl

2008 vintage Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a prestige cuvée blanc de blancs made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year.

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

Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 2004 Pauillac 1er-Cru​ 

Château Mouton-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.  In spite of its prominence, the estate was listed as only a 2nd-Growth in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - an injustice that was finally confirmed with their promotion to the exclusive rank of 1st-Growth in 1973.

The vineyards of Château Mouton-Rothschild are planted to 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot - a ratio to which their wine roughly follows with slight annual variation; Matured in 100% new French Oak barrels for 18-22 months.

This 2004 vintage bottling features artwork by HRH The Prince Of Wales.

Lamy-Caillat \"Les Champs Gains\" 2017 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Champs Gain in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Domaine Lamy-Caillat has only 1.2 hectares of Chardonnay vines in Chassagne-Montrachet. Their Les Champs Gains vines are a tiny 0.125 hectare plot with an average age of 38 years old. These yield a limited amount of around 750 bottles per year.

Château Lynch-Bages 1961 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 150cl

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.

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.

Krug Private Cuvee Extra Sec 1928 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1928 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

The renowned Champagne house of Krug was founded by Johann-Joseph Krug in 1843 and has since been in the hands of the family for six generations.

Château Cheval Blanc 1986 Saint-Emilion 1er-Grand Cru

Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\" and rightly considered an equal to the First Growth wines of the Medoc, Château Cheval Blanc is undisputedly the top wine estate in the appellation of Saint-Emilion.

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for approximately 18 months in 100% new French Oak barrels.

Vincent Girardin \"Les Folatières\" 2010 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru 7x75cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Folatières within the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet; Aged in 10-35% new French oak. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 7 bottles applied to this lot.

 Domaine De La Pousse d'Or \"Clos de la Bousse\" 1980 Volnay 1er-cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos de la Bousse in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Volnay; Matured for 15 months in approximately 30% new oak. 

Bouchard Père & Fils 1977 La Romanée Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of La Romanée within the Vosne-Romanée region.

The 50+ year old vineyard of La Romanée is the smallest appellation in the whole of France covering just 0.8 hectares of land. It is a monopole of Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair.

Founded in 1731, Bouchard Père & Fils is one of Burgundy’s oldest and most renowned wine-merchant houses also known as negociants. 

Domaine Jacques Prieur 2018 Volnay-Santenots 1-er Cru 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru climat of \"Santenots\" within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay, in the subregion of Côte-d'Or: Matured for 18 months in 100% new oak. 

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

Mondavi & Chadwick \"Seña\" 2017 Aconcagua 6x75cl

The result of a collaborative project between Robert Mondavi and Eduardo Chadwick, Sena is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend from Chile's Aconcagua Valley; Matured for 22 months in 67% new French oak. 

This 2017 vintage is a blend of; 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Carmenere, 15% Malbec, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

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

Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 1982 Vintage Champagne

A 1982 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger, disgorged on 4th September 1992.

Founded in 1829, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Two Hands Zippy's Block Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley 600cl

Single vineyard Shiraz from 'Zippy's Block' within the Roennfeldt Road vineyard located in Australia's famed Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide: matured in used French oak for 18 months.

This is a 6 litre bottle known as a Methuselah 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 8 bottles applied to this lot.

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rosé 2005 Vintage Champagne 2x75cl / Autumn Edition

2005 vintage Rosé Champagne from Perrier-Jouët's prestige brand, Belle Époque. Created only in years when the conditions are ideal, this Champagne is produced in small quantities

Belle Époque was first created in 1964. The iconic bottles are decorated with Japanese anemones flowers created by Art Nouveau master Emile Gallé in 1902. Until the year 2011, “Perrier-Jouët \"Belle Époque\" was labelled as 'Fleur de Champagne' in the USA.

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

Château Latour 1964 Pauillac 1er-Cru

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Médoc, Château Latour is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Château Latour's Grand Vin is a classic left-bank Bordeaux-blend, produced exclusively from grapes picked from old-vines with Cabernet Sauvignon contributing to over 90% of the final blend.; Maturation takes place in French Oak barrels for 18 months.