September 2023 Auction

Cockburn's 1963 Vintage Port 2x75cl

1963 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.

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

Clos Du Marquis 1996 Saint-Julien 6x75cl

From the Saint-Julien appellation, Clos Du Marquis is frequently considered to be the unofficial second-wine of Chateau Leoville Las Cases - 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc; yet is regarded by owners, Domaines Delon, as an unclassified parallel-wine. Located uphill from the famed walled-vineyard of Leoville Las Cases, the grapes ripen slightly later than the \"Enclos\".

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

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

Château Rouget 1989 Pomerol 11x75cl

Château Rouget is an estate in the Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol.  their wine is typically a blend of 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Franc: aged for 18 months in 30-35% new oak barrels. 

These 11 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 11 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 1998 Pauillac 5ème -Cru 300cl

From the Pauillac appellation, Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wine is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (~60%) and Merlot (~40%); Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

As is common with historic Bordeaux properties, this Chateau has went through a number of name changes from, Grand-Puy Saint-Guirons, Saint Guirons-Lacoste to Grand-Puy-Lacoste.

This is a 3 litre double 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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Lynch-Bages 1961 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

An incredibly old 1961 vintage from Château Lynch-Bages.

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.

Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley 4x75cl

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

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

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

Château Potensac 2009 Médoc 12x75cl

Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the left-bank Bordeaux regional appellation of Médoc; Aged for 14-16 months in 20% new oak.

A blend of approximately; 40-50% Merlot, 30-40% Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Cabernet Franc, Carménère and Petit Verdot from vines with an average age of 35 years.

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

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

Cockburn's 1963 Vintage Port 2x75cl

1963 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.

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

Château La Tour de By 2009 Médoc 12x75cl

Cru Bourgeois wine from the regional appellation of Médoc.  A classic Bordeaux-blend of  Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot: matured for 12 months in French oak.

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

Château Bellegrave 2005 Pomerol 12x75cl

Merlot dominant blend from the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol.

Typically a blend of 70-80% Merlot with 25-30% Cabernet Franc.

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

Château Figeac 2005 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.

Château de Gironville 2008 Haut-Médoc 12x75cl

 A classic left-bank Bordeaux-blend, Cru Bourgeois wine from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc.

Typically made from a fairly even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot and a small amount of Petit Verdot: matured for 12 months in 20-25% new French oak. 

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

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey​ 1937 Sauternes 1er-Cru

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey was ranked, as part of the former Chateau Peyraguey, as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Gironde.

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.

Cullen \"Diana Madeline\" 2005 Margaret River

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux style blend from the Margaret River wine-region of Western Australia; Matured for 19 months in 70% new French Oak barriques.

Margaret River is one of the world's youngest wine regions but  has quickly gained an international reputation for some first-class wines. It is one of the nation's largest wine regions, with more than 200 vineyards and produces more than 25 percent of Australia's premium wine. 

A blend of; 74% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 5% Malbec, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

Château Talbot 1982 -Julien 4eme-Cru / Cordier

One of the most recognisable wine estates in Bordeaux, Château Talbot is typically a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend along with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc; Aged for approximately 18 months in small oak barriques (50% new).

Château Talbot is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is renowned for its consistency and ageing ability.

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier

Château Talbot 1982 -Julien 4eme-Cru / Cordier

One of the most recognisable wine estates in Bordeaux, Château Talbot is typically a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend along with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc; Aged for approximately 18 months in small oak barriques (50% new).

Château Talbot is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is renowned for its consistency and ageing ability.

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier

Château Talbot 1982 -Julien 4eme-Cru / Cordier

One of the most recognisable wine estates in Bordeaux, Château Talbot is typically a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend along with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc; Aged for approximately 18 months in small oak barriques (50% new).

Château Talbot is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is renowned for its consistency and ageing ability.

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier

Château Lynch-Bages 1995 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 2x75cl

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.

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

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1971 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation (originally Graves before 1987), is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

Typically a fairly even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc; aged in oak barriques (70-85% new) for 18- 20 months.

Château  Pipeau 1982 St-Emilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

 Merlot dominant blend from the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Émilion.

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

Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle Le Petit Clos 2017 Colchagua 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the Chile's Colchagua Valley.

The wines of Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle were formerly labelled 'Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta'.

Château Latour 1960 Pauillac Premier-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.

Copain 'Les Voisins' Syrah 2009 Yorkville Highlands, California 12x75cl

Syrah from the Yorkville Highlands AVA of southern Mendocino County, California. 

Les Voisins is made from Copain's top vineyards located in Yorkville Highlands. It is typically matured for 16-18 months in neutral French oak barrels. 

Copain wines are sold without a seal over the cork. Cork type and markings are correct for this bottle.

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

Copain 'James Berry Vineyard' Paso Robles Syrah 2009 California 12x75cl

Syrah from California, western United States.

Copain wines are sold without a seal over the cork. Cork type and markings are correct for this bottle.

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

Château La Fleur-Pétrus 1999 Pomerol 2x75cl

A Merlot dominant blend from the legendary Château La Fleur-Pétrus in the Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol; Matured for approximately 18 months in up to 50% new French oak. 

The historic Châ​teau La Fleur-Pétrus takes its name from its famous neighbours.

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

Catherine & Pascal Rollet Domaine De La Chapelle 'Aux Bouthières' 2014 Pouilly-Fuissé 1er-Cru 11x75cl

Chardonnay from the small, Premier Cru vineyard of Aux Bouthières within Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuisse, within the subregion of Maconnaise.

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation was created in 1936 and exclusively produces white wines from 100% Chardonnay, often with a clear oak influence. Not to be confused with Burgundy's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 11 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Latour 1965 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.

Croft 1963 Vintage Port

1963 vintage port from the house of Croft.

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 1588 by John Coft of Yorkshire, Croft is one of the most well known and respected of all Port houses which is still active today.

Château Grand-Puy Ducasse 1998 Pauillac 5ème -Cru 300cl

From the Pauillac appellation, Chateau Grand-Puy Ducasse is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wine is typically a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (~60%) and Merlot (~40%); Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

As is common with historic Bordeaux properties, this Chateau has went through a number of name changes from, Grand-Puy Saint-Guirons, Saint Guirons-Lacoste to Grand-Puy-Lacoste.

This is a 3 litre double 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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Mouton-Rothschild 1934 Pauillac Premier-Cru

Incredibly old 1934 vintage from Château Mouton-Rothschild.

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.

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Château Mouton-Rothschild 1934 Pauillac Premier-Cru 2x75cl

Incredibly old 1934 vintage from Château Mouton-Rothschild.

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.

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

See condition report regarding this lot.

Chateau Palmer 1969 Margaux 3eme-Cru

Located in the appellation of Margaux, Chateau Palmer was ranked as a 3rd-Growth (3eme-Cru) Grand Cru estate in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in French Oak barrels for 18-20 months.