September 2023 Auction

Burgess 'Vintage Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Located on the slopes of Howell Mountain, the family owned and operate Burgess Cellars has been producing classic Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon since it was founded in 1972 by Tom Burgess.

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

Bodegas y Viñedos 'Alión' 1992 Ribera Del Duero Reserva

100% Tempranillo (Tinto Fino) from the northern Spanish DO Ribera Del Duero; Matured in 100% new French Oak barrels for 12-14 months.

Alión was established in 1986 and was acquired in 1992 by the owners of the famed Vega Sicilia, the Álvarez family.

Larkmead Vineyards 2010 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' 2009 Rioja Reserva 150cl

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

As is common for La Rioja Alta, this wine was matured for a period of 30-36 months- far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a 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. 

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.

Berry Bros & Rudd Own Selection 1970 Vintage Port

The 1970 Port Vintage was universally declared as a vintage of outstanding quality. Ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic, outstanding vintage.

The 1970 port wines have great balance, good structure, and will age superbly for decades to come.

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Champagne 150cl

Non-Vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier.

La Cuvée is a Chardonnay dominant blend which is matured for around 4 years in Laurent-Perrier 's cellars prior to release. 

Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is the main company of the Laurent-Perrier Group, whose other flagship brands include the houses of Salon, De Castellane and Delamotte

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.

Lagunilla 2000 Rioja Gran Reserva 3x75cl

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Louis Jadot 1988 Volnay 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Burgundy; matured for 18 months in oak. 

Founded in 1859 in Beaune, Louis Jadot is one of the most prestigious vignerons in all of Burgundy.

Volnay wine is produced in the commune of Volnay in Côte de Beaune of Burgundy, and in some vineyards in the commune of Meursault.

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

Bodegas Muga 'Torre Muga' 1994 Rioja Reserva

Famed Rioja from renowned Bodegas Muga.

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. 

Château Léoville Barton 1962 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru

Château Léoville Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

A classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, matured in oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months in 60% new oak

Louis Jadot 2018 Pouily Fuisse 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé: matured for 8-10 months in oak barrels. 

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 the Loire's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.

Founded in 1859 in Beaune, Louis Jadot is one of the most prestigious vignerons in all of Burgundy.

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

La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' 1985 Rioja Reserva

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

As is common for La Rioja Alta, this wine was matured for a period of 30-36 months- far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Reserva.

Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Colchagua / Domaines Barons de Rothschild Lafite 2x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's Colchagua Valley: aged for 12-18 months in up to 50% new oak barrels. 

The Los Vascos estate was purchased by the Rothschild family in 1988.

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

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' Champagne / James Bond 007

A limited edition Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Released to celebrate the historic partnership between Bollinger and 007 and the release of the 25th Bond film, No Time To Die.

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. 

Bodegas Rodai 2009 Rioja Reserva 

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. 

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

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. 

Bollinger Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the famous house of Bollinger.

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. 

Bollinger Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

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. 

Barale Fratelli 'Castellero' 1976 Barolo 2x75cl

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

This wine is from the single vineyard of Castellero.

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

Louis Jadot 'Theurons' 1992 Beaune 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the renowned Premier Cru vineyard of (Les) Theurons within the Burgundian sub-regional appellation of AOP Beaune. 

Founded in 1859 in Beaune, Louis Jadot is one of the most prestigious vignerons in all of Burgundy.

Baileys '1904 Block' Shiraz 1994 Victoria 3x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia: aged for French and American oak barriques. 

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

Louis Roederer Brut Premier Non-Vintage Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from legendary producer, Louis Roederer: matured for 3 years plus a minimum of 6 months after disgorging. 

Founded in 1776, the Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses.

Borges and Irmao 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage port from Borges & Irmão, formally known as António Nunes Borges & Irmão, who founded The Sociedade dos Vinhas Borges in Porto in 1884 by two brothers, António and Francisco Nunes Borges.

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.

Benanti 'Rovittello' Etna Rosso 2005 Etna

A red wine blend of old vine Nerello Mascalese and Nerello Cappuccio from the Etna DOC located on the Italian island of Sicily.

Etna covers the slopes of Mount Etna, the 3330 meter volcano (the biggest active volcano in Europe) that dominates the Italian island of Sicily. 

Ladera Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

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

Louis Jadot Meursault

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault. The Louis Jadot village Meursault is matured for 15 months in 1/3 new oak barrels. 

Founded in 1859 in Beaune, Louis Jadot is one of the most prestigious vignerons in all of Burgundy.

Note - vintage label is missing. Vintage date cannot be confirmed. 

Baileys of Glenrowan Shiraz 1992 Victoria 5x75cl

Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia.

Baileys of Glenrowan has grown to be a cult-favourite wine of those in the know.

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

Balnaves 'The Tally' Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon from the South Australian wine region of Coonawarra, located about halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne.

Aged for 20 months in new fine-grained barrels. 

Bonny Doon Vineyard 'Vin de Glacière' Muscat 2005 California Dessert Wine 37.5cl

Sweet dessert style wine made from post-harvest frozen Muscat grapes from California, western United States. 

Louis Jadot 1981 Beaune Les Chouacheux 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Chouacheux in the Burgundian appellation of Beaune.

Louis Latour 'Les Genièvres' 2006 Mâcon-Lugny

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Genièvres within the Burgundian appellation of Mâcon-Lugny: matured for 8-10 months in stainless steel vats. 

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.