September 2023 Auction

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2011 Échézeaux Grand-Cru

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

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly the most renowned estate in Burgundy today. The domaine uses 100% new oak to mature their wines which comes from their private supply in the Troncais forest.

Domaine Leflaive 'Les Pucelles' 2009 Puligny-Montrachet 1er-Cru 300cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Pucelles in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune; matured for 12 months in oak casks.

Founded in 1717 and an entirely family run domaine since its creation, Domaine Leflaive is one of the most famous estates in Puligny-Montrachet-often described as Burgundy’s greatest white wine domaines.

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.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1972 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.

Dom Pérignon Brut Vintage 2002 Champagne 3x75cl / Andy Warhol Editions

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. Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. It takes it's name from 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.

Domaine Jean Grivot 2000 Vosne-Romanée 6x150cl

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée. 

Domaine Jean Grivot is amongst the great names in Burgundian wine with a long history in Vosne-Romanée, dating back to the end of the 18th century.

These are 1.5 litre magnum bottles. 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 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Joseph Roty 1992 Mazy-Chambertin Grand-Cru 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Mazy-Chambertin (also spelled Mazis-Chambertin) which is the northernmost grand cru vineyard in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits sub-region.

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

Domaine Marc Jamain 1999 Batard-Montrachet Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Batard-Montrachet.

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

Domaine Clair-Daü 'Les Champs Perdrix' 1982 Vosne Romanée

Pinot Noir from single vineyard of Les Champs Perdrix in the Burgundian appellation of Vosne Romanée.

The great Domaine Clair-Dau was founded in 1919 in Marsannay. In 1985 it was split after 76 years with the renowned Louis Jadot acquiring a substantial portion of the property.

Doudet-Naudin 1976 Corton Grand-Cru 4x73cl​

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Corton.

Doudet-Naudin ages their red wines for several months in French oak barrels- according to Burgundy tradition. 

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

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port 12x75cl

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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.

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.

Domaine Leflaive & Associés 2018 Bourgogne Blanc 12x75cl

Chardonnay from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (Burgundy): matured for 12 months in 10% new oak. 

Founded in 1717 and an entirely family run domaine since its creation, Domaine Leflaive is one of the most famous estates in Puligny-Montrachet-often described as Burgundy’s greatest white wine domaines.

Leflaive & Associés is the Domaine’s négotiant business which buys grapes from growers in other Côte de Beaune appellations.

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

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux 2008 Latricières-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru appellation of Latricières-Chambertin.

From the acclaimed Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, previously named Domaine Robert Arnoux which was established in 1858. Today, it is run by Charles Lachaux who represents the family's sixth generation.

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux 2008 Latricières-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru appellation of Latricières-Chambertin.

From the acclaimed Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, previously named Domaine Robert Arnoux which was established in 1858. Today, it is run by Charles Lachaux who represents the family's sixth generation.

Domaine Jean-Louis Chave 1988 Hermitage

Old-vine Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage; Matured in small oak barriques for approximately 18 months.

The Chaves estate can be traced back to 1481 making it one of the oldest in the northern Rhône. They are one of the largest landowners on the hill of Hermitage, with 9.3 hectares of organically-grown Syrah. There are a further 4 hectares of Hermitage dedicated to white grapes - Marsanne and Roussanne.

Doudet-Naudin 2014 Clos Saint-Denis Grand-Cru 6x75cl

This Burgundian Pinot Noir is from the Grand Cru appellation of Clos Saint-Denis by the town of Nuits-Saint-Georges, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

Doudet-Naudin ages their red wines for several months in French oak barrels- according to Burgundy tradition. 

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 Jean-Louis Chave 1996 Hermitage

Old-vine Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage; Matured in small oak barriques for approximately 18 months.

The Chaves estate can be traced back to 1481 making it one of the oldest in the northern Rhône. They are one of the largest landowners on the hill of Hermitage, with 9.3 hectares of organically-grown Syrah. There are a further 4 hectares of Hermitage dedicated to white grapes - Marsanne and Roussanne.

Duckhorn Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Napa Valley 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley. Made from a blend of fruit from their estate vineyards and some top Napa Valley growers.

Typically a full blend of 80%+ Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot: typically aged for 16 months in 50% new French oak. 

Duckhorn Vineyards have been producing Cabernet Sauvignon since 1978. 

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

Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 Vintage Champagne

2008 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.

Dom Perignon 1983 Vintage Champagne

1983 vintage Champagne from Moët & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Pérignon.

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years. Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. It takes it's name from Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine in the 17th century.

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux Pinot Fin 2016 Bourgogne 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy).

From the acclaimed Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux, previously named Domaine Robert Arnoux which was established in 1858. Today, it is run by Charles Lachaux who represents the family's sixth generation.

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

Domaine Antonin Guyon 'Clos des Chenes' 1978 Volnay 1er-cru

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

Louis Roederer Cristal 2008 Vintage Champagne

2008 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 2008 Vintage Champagne

2008 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\" 2004 Vintage Champagne​

2004 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.

Dom Pérignon 1993 Vintage Champagne

1993 vintage Champagne from Moet & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Perignon.

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years. Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards. It takes it's name from Dom Pierre Pérignon, a Benedictine monk who was an important quality pioneer for Champagne wine in the 17th century.

Le Petit Mouton De Mouton-Rothschild 1996 Pauillac

Le Petit Mouton is the second wine from the 1st-Growth (1er-Cru) Pauillac estate, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. Produced since the 1993 vintage, it takes it's name after the residence of its owner, Philippine de Rothschild.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend - sourced from younger vines than used in their grand vin; matured in oak barrels for an undisclosed period of time.

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.

Louis Latour Chateau De Blagny 1999 Meursault-Blagny 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from Premier-Cru vineyards in the Burgundian appellation of Meursault-Blagny; matured for 8 to 10 months in French Oak barrels.

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux 2013 Nuits-Saint-Georges

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

From the acclaimed Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux established in 1858 and formerly known as Domaine Robert Arnoux until the 2008 vintage. Today, it is run by Charles Lachaux who represents the family's sixth generation.

Louis Latour 1985 Meursault-Blagny 1er-Cru 5x75cl

Chardonnay from the Burgundian Premier-Cru vineyard and appellation of Meursault-Blagny, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune. 

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.

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

La Rioja Alta 904 2001 Rioja Gran Reserva 3x75cl

Produced only in exceptional years, \"904\" is a Tempranillo dominant blend; matured for 4 years in American Oak barrels - far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Gran Reserva.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

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

Domaine Gérard Seguin 'La Justice' 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 6x75cl

Old vine Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of La Justice, located within the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin: matured for 12-18 months in 30% new oak barrels.

This wine comes from under 5 acres of 40-50+ year old vines within the highly regarded La Justice vineyard.

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

La Rioja Alta 890 2005 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

The Rioja Alta \"890\" is the estates most prized wine- A Tempranillo dominant blend; matured for 6-7 years in American Oak barrels - far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Gran Reserva.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

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