May 2022 Auction

Avignonesi & Capannelle 50&50 2017 Tuscany 27 Litre (Goliath/ Primat)

50&50 is a wine sprung from the friendship which binds the owners of Avignonesi in Montepulciano and Capannelle in Chianti Classico. The first vintage was 1988 and it was born as an experiment, almost by chance: during a dinner the former owners of the two wineries started to compare, mix and match their wines, and came up with the even blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot. This wine has been matured in French Oak barriques for 24 months.

This is a 27 litre bottle also know as a Primat or Goliath bottle. It weighs 143 pounds and holds 27 litres, the equivalent of 36 bottles of wine!

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 equivalent to 36 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Margaux 1985 Margaux 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Château Margaux is one of the most legendary Grands Crus that have been fundamental in the establishment of Bordeaux's reputation, and more particularly the reputation of the Left Bank, in the Medoc region. Since the twelfth century this property has been known as the \"Mothe de Margaux\". 

The estate has 82 hectares under vine, with Cabernet Sauvignon dominating the crop (75%) and Merlot (20%) making up most of the rest. There is a smattering of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, as well. What makes Margaux unique to its counterparts is the production of a white wine, Pavillon Blanc, made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 18-24 months in new French Oak barrels.

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

Penfolds \"Grange\" 1993 South Australia 6x75cl

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries.  Since 1951, Penfolds have released their flagship - and age-worthy - \"Grange\" to rival the best wines of Europe. Grange’s reputation as one of the world’s most celebrated wines continues to grow today. On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Old-vine Shiraz with small quantity of Cabernet Sauvignon from selected vineyards in South Australia - including the famous Barossa Valley; matured briefly in new American Oak barrels.

1993 vintage, bottled in 1994.

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

La Mondotte 1996 St-Emilion 12x75cl / OWC

La Mondotte was directly promoted (from unclassified) to the rank of Premier Grand Cru Classe \"B\" within the 2012 revision of the Classification of Saint-Emilion.

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in new oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Avignonesi & Capannelle 50&50 2017 Tuscany 12 Litre (Balthazar)

50&50 is a wine sprung from the friendship which binds the owners of Avignonesi in Montepulciano and Capannelle in Chianti Classico. The first vintage was 1988 and it was born as an experiment, almost by chance: during a dinner the former owners of the two wineries started to compare, mix and match their wines, and came up with the even blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot. This wine has been matured in French Oak barriques for 24 months.

This is a 12 litre bottle also know as a Balthazar bottle, the equivalent of 16 regular bottles of wine!

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 equivalent to 16 bottles applied to this lot.

Salon \"Le Mesnil\" Blanc-De-Blancs Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from the House of Salon's famed Le Mesnil vineyard.

Blanc-De-Blancs Champagnes are produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

Niepoort 1931 Garrafeira Port

From the 1931 vintage, this Port was rested in large oak vats for approximately 7 years before transfer into 11 litre glass demijohns in 1938, with subsequent decanting into bottle in 1979.

The Niepoort family has been making port in Portugal's Douro Valley since 1842 and has one of the best reputations in the industry.

Garrafeira Ports are an unusual and exceptionally uncommon style of Port.  This fortified wine is rested in oak for a few years before being transferred into glass demijohns for further maturation; eventually the Port is then decanted (carefully removed from sediment) into glass bottles and released for sale - with yet further ageing potential.

Salon \"Le Mesnil\" Blanc-De-Blancs Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from the House of Salon's famed Le Mesnil vineyard.

Blanc-De-Blancs Champagnes are produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

Dom Perignon Brut Vintage 2002 Champagne 3x75cl / Andy Warhol Edition

The Dom Perignon Andy Warhol limited edition Champagne collection was the first time the iconic Champagne brand changed the colour of its distinct label. The Design Laboratory at Central Saint Martin’s School of Art & Design, the Andy Warhol Foundation, and Moet and Chandon Dom Perignon collaborated to create six different artsy Dom Perignon labels for the 2000 and 2002 vintages. 

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years. It is named after Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine in the 17th century.

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

Barbeito Boal 1863 Madeira

This is a rare and very limited release of the 1863 vintage Madeira, bottled in October 1996.

A semi-sweet, fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, produced exclusively from Boal (aka Bual) - one of the 4 Noble grapes of Madeira.

Sandeman 1970 Vintage Port 12x75cl

Sandeman was created in 1790 by a young Scotsman, George Sandeman. The famous image of \"The Don\" makes this the most well known brand of port in the world.

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.

1970 Vintage; Bottled 1972.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Sandeman 1927 Vintage Port

A rare 1927 vintage Port from renowned producer, Sandeman. 

This old bottle even pre-dates the introduction of Sandeman's well known logo featuring a caped man named Don, dressed in a Portuguese student's cape and a wide Spanish hat which has been shown on their Port bottles since 1935. 1927 is widely regarded as one of the greatest ever Port vintages.

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.

H. De Villamont Collection du Docteur Barolet 1928 Burgundy 5x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Beaune. Bottled by Dr. Albert Barolet.

• H. De Villamont Collection du Docteur Barolet 1928 Beaune 4x75cl 
• H. De Villamont Collection du Docteur Barolet Cote de Nuits-Villages 1x75cl  -This bottle is missing the vintage statement but accorting to the seller's information it is also1928 vintage.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Michel Lafarge  \"Clos des Chenes\" 1976 Volnay 1er-cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos des Chenes in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

One of the legendary estates in Volnay, The Domaine traces its history back to the early 19th century, the iconic Clos du Château des Ducs having been bought in 1900 by Michel Lafarge’s father. Michel and Frédéric converted to biodynamic viticulture in 1996 and the Domaine is now at the forefront of the movement. 

Domaine Michel Lafarge  \"Clos des Chenes\" 1976 Volnay 1er-cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos des Chenes in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

One of the legendary estates in Volnay, The Domaine traces its history back to the early 19th century, the iconic Clos du Château des Ducs having been bought in 1900 by Michel Lafarge’s father. Michel and Frédéric converted to biodynamic viticulture in 1996 and the Domaine is now at the forefront of the movement. 

Domaine Leflaive 2009 Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Bienvenues Batard-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune; matured for 12 months in oak casks.

The legendary Domaine dates back to 1717, with founder Joseph Leflaive and has been entirely a family domaine since its creation.

Perrier-Jouet Belle Epoque Rose 2010 Vintage Champagne 3 Litres (Jeroboam)

2010 vintage rosé Champagne from Perrier-Jouet's prestige brand, Belle-Epoque. Created only in years when the conditions are ideal, this Champagne is produced in small quantities

A blend of 50% Chardonnay, 45% Pinot noir, 5% Pinot Meunier.

This is a Jeroboam bottle also known as a “Double Magnum.” It is typically 18″ in height and 5” wide. It contains the equivalent of 4 standard bottles of wine!

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

Chateau d'Yquem 1971 Sauternes 1er-Cru-Superior

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.

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.

1860 Boal Madeira

This is a very old  1860 vintage Madeira. 

A semi-sweet, fortified wine from the Portuguese island of Madeira, produced exclusively from Boal (aka Bual) - one of the 4 Noble grapes of Madeira.

Unknown producer; 1860 vintage.

Chateau Leoville Barton 1996 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru 6x75cl

The historic Chateau Leoville Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.  Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (80-85%), Merlot (15%) and Cabernet Franc (0-5%), matured in oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

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

Chateau Haut-Brion 2009 Graves 1er-Cru

From the appellation of Graves and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc, Chateau Haut-Brion is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates..

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 18-22 months.

Ornellaia Masseto 1999 Tuscany

Ornellaia is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

This 1999 vintage is 100% Merlot from the single vineyard, Masseto; matured for 24 months in new French Oak barriques.

Penfolds \"Grange\" 1994 South Australia 2x75cl

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries.  Since 1951, Penfolds have released their flagship - and age-worthy - \"Grange\" to rival the best wines of Europe. Grange’s reputation as one of the world’s most celebrated wines continues to grow today. On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Old-vine Shiraz and small quantities of Cabernet Sauvignon from selected vineyards in South Australia - including the famous Barossa Valley; matured for 18 months in new American Oak barrels.

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

Ornellaia Masseto 1999 Tuscany

Ornellaia is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

This 1999 vintage is 100% Merlot from the single vineyard, Masseto; matured for 24 months in new French Oak barriques.

Antinori \"Tignanello\" 2018 Tuscany 6x75cl

Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon; Matured in small oak barrels for approximately 14 months.

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

Antinori \"Tignanello\" 2018 Tuscany 6x75cl

Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon; Matured in small oak barrels for approximately 14 months.

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

Penfolds \"Grange\" 1995 South Australia 2x75cl

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries.  Since 1951, Penfolds have released their flagship - and age-worthy - \"Grange\" to rival the best wines of Europe. Grange’s reputation as one of the world’s most celebrated wines continues to grow today. On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

This is the 1995 Vintage which was a blend of Shiraz (94%) and Cabernet Sauvignon (6%), the grapes having been sourced from vineyards throughout South Australia including the world-renowned Barossa Valley; Matured in new American Oak hogsheads for 17 months prior to bottling in 1996.

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

Chateau La Lagune 1983 Haut-Medoc 3eme-Cru 12x75cl / OWC

From the semi-regional appellation of Haut-Medoc, Chateau La Lagune is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 15 to 18 months.

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild 1986 Pauillac

Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.  Lafite was listed as one of only four 1st Growths in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - though sister-estate Ch.Mouton-Rothschild gained promotion from 2nd (2eme Cru) to 1st-Growth in 1973.

The wines of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild feature varying compositions of 80-95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5-20% Merlot, 0-5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, matured in new oak barrels for between 18 to 20 months.

Chateau La Lagune 1983 Haut-Medoc 3eme-Cru 12x75cl / OWC

From the semi-regional appellation of Haut-Medoc, Chateau La Lagune is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 15 to 18 months.

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Chateau Mouton-Rothschild 1983 Pauillac Premier-Cru 3x75cl

Elevated to 1st-Growth of the 1855 Classification of Medoc in 1973, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in French Oak barrels for 18-22 months.

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

Constantino's 1910 Colheita Port

An old and rare Colheita Port from the 1910 vintage, bottled in 1971.

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.