September 2023 Auction

Cave De Tain 'Origine 1933' 2015 Crozes Hermitage 6x75cl

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Crozes-Hermitage

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

Château Langoa Barton 1977 St-Julien 3eme-Cru

Located within the appellation of Saint-Julian, Château Langoa Barton is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for approximately 20 months; 50% new French Oak barrels.

Château Langoa-Barton was the first of two Bordeaux wine estates bought by Hugh Barton in the 1820s, the other being Leoville-Barton, a 2nd Classified Growth estate. Out of all the 1855 Classified Growths, it is one of the few Chateaux that is still in the hands of the same family that was the owner at the time of the classification, currently managed by Lilian Barton Satrorius.

Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal 2003 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

From the appellation of Pauillac, Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for 14 to 18 months in French Oak barrels.

Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir 2002 Willamette Valley 5x37.5cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA in Oregon, United States. 

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

Château D'Esclans Whispering Angel 2021 Cotes De Provence Rosé 2x75cl

A dry rosé made from a Grenache dominant blend along with Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino) grapes, from the appellation of Côtes De Provence in the south of France.

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

Château Lacoste Borie 2003 Pauillac

Château Lacoste Borie is the second wine from the 5th-Growth (5eme-Cru) Pauillac estate, Château Grand Puy Lacoste.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 14 to 16 months in French Oak barrels.

Campo Viejo 1981 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the Rioja region in northern Spain. Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 24 months in oak barrels.

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. 

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

Albert Mann 'Schlossberg' Riesling 1997 Alsace Grand Cru

Riesling from the Grand Cru vineyard of Schlossberg located in the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

The Schlossberg vineyard is located in the village of Kientzheim on the steep slopes above Kaysersberg and Kientzheim.

Argot Indigo Syrah 2018 Sonoma County

From the Sonoma County wine region of California: aged in French oak for an undisclosed period. 

Assorted Peter Lehmann Shiraz & Cabernet Sauvignon 2000s Barossa Valley 5x75cl

A selection of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

This lot contains the following from Peter Lehmann;

• 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2 x 2008 Shiraz
• 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

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

Château D'Esclans 'Rock Angel' 2017 Cotes De Provence Rosé 2x75cl

A dry Rosé made from a Grenache dominant blend along with Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino) grapes, from the appellation of Côtes De Provence in the south of France.

Château D'Esclans is perhaps most well known for it's renowned Whispering Angel Rosé, Rock Angel is a newer more complex release which has been partly fermented in oak barrel.

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

Chehalem 'Ian's Reserve' Chardonnay 2001 Willamette Valley 2x37.5cl

Chardonnay from the Willamette Valley AVA in Oregon, United States. 

Château De La Riviere 1978 Fronsac

Château de La Riviere is one of the oldest estates in the Fronsac appellation, with old vines, some of which are up to 80 years old.

The wine of  Chateau de La Riviere is Merlot dominant blend, with Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, matured in French Oak barrels for between 12 to 18 months.

Copain 'James Berry Vineyard' Paso Robles Syrah 2009 California 150cl

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.

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.

Antinori 1997 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 Liversan 1979 Haut-Médoc

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

Château Liversan’s typically matures it's wines for 12 months in 25% in new barrels, 25% in one-wine barrels, 25% in two-wine barrels and 25% in vats.

Castello di Camigliano 1993 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy.  100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years prior to release

Château De Fesles 1989 Bonnezeaux

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the distinct Loire Valley appellation of Bonnezeaux; Matured for 15 months in oak.

Produced in much the same process as Sauternes, the grapes are affected by botrytis cinerea (aka \"Noble Rot\") which inflicts dehydration and thus a concentration of the sugary pulp which is then pressed and fermented.

Clos Saint George 'La Sanglarde' 2004 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations.  Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines, although white wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

Coriole Lloyd Sangiovese Cabernet 1998 McLaren Vale

Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon blend from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.

Archery Summit 'Arcus Estate' Pinot Noir 2003 Willamette Valley 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Arcus , located in the Willamette Valley of Oregon, United States: Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels.

Arcus, meaning ‘bow’ in Latin, is a 39 acre estate vineyard that wraps around both sides of a small valley in the heart of the Dundee Hills.

Archery Summit was established in 1993 by Gary Andrus. Today the estate produces wines from their six vineyards which span across their 120 acre estate.

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

Archery Summit 'Premier Cuvée' Pinot Noir 2004 Willamette Valley 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Willamette Valley AVA located in Oregon, United States: Aged in French oak. 

Archery Summit was established in 1993 by Gary Andrus. Today the estate produces wines from their six vineyards which span across their 120 acre estate.

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

Château Larose-Trintaudon 1973 Haut-Médoc

A Merlot dominant blend with Cabernet Sauvignon occasionally with small amounts of Petit Verdot from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc; matured for 12-14 months in oak barrels. 

Clos Pegase 'Graveyard Hill' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Carneros, Napa Valley 

Single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the (Los) Carneros AVA located within California's renowned Napa Valley

Antinori 1981 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 Maucoil 'Cuvee Speciale' 2003 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape 2x75cl

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations.  Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

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

Assorted 1980s Rioja 4x75cl

A selection of mature wines from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain. 

This lot contains the following;

• 2x Bodegas Conde De Haro 1985 Rioja Reserve
• 1x Baron De Ley 1987 Rioja Reserva
• 1x Bodegas El Coto El Coto 1987 Rioja

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. 

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

Condado De Ovante 2000 Rioja Reserva 4x75cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 12 months in oak barrels.

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. 

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

Chanson Père & Fils 1977 Gevrey-Chambertin 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

From Beaune négociant, Chanson Père & Fils.

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

Conti Di San Bonifacio Extra Dry NV Prosecco Treviso 3x75cl

Non-vintage Prosecco from the Prosecco Treviso DOC located in the Veneto region of Italy. 

Prosecco is an Italian wine region which belongs to the larger region of Veneto. It must be made from a minimum of 85% of the white wine grape, Glera- formerly known also as Prosecco. Prosecco is almost always made in sparkling (spumante) or semi-sparkling (frizzante) style but a still wine (tranquillo) is also permitted.

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

Clarendon Hills \"Romas\" Grenache 2007 South Australia

Single-vineyard, old vine Grenache from the Clarendon Hills, located just north-east of McLaren Vale, to the south of Adelaide, Australia; matured fro 18 months in 1-5 year old tightly grained French Oak.

This wine comes from the Romas patch within the renowned Blewitt Springs vineyard which was planted in 1920 and the 1940's.

Clarendon Hills Clarendon Grenache 2006 Australia

Single-vineyard, old vine Grenache from the Clarendon Hills, located just north-east of McLaren Vale, to the south of Adelaide, Australia; matured fro 18 months in 1-5 year old tightly grained French Oak.

This wine comes from the Romas patch within the renowned Blewitt Springs vineyard which was planted in 1920 and the 1940's.