September 2023 Auction

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.

Bollinger 2002 Vintage Champagne / James Bond 007

A limited edition 2002 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Released to celebrate the historic partnership between Bollinger and 007 on the 50th anniversary of 007’s appearance on screen. Presented in a box inspired by the shape of a Walther PPK silencer which opens by aligning the three figures 007.

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. 

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.

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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.

Beaulieu Vineyard 'Tapestry' Reserve 1997 Napa Valley 5x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley: typically aged for approximately 19 months in 60% new French oak. 

Tapestry is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance blended with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot - newer vintages also see the inclusion of Malbec. 

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

Châ​teau Les Ormes de Pez 2009 St-Estephe 12x75cl

Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnels, classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend from the left-bank appellation of Saint Estèphe; This wine is typically aged for 14-16 months in 35-50% new French oak. 

Châ​teau Les Ormes de Pez is owned by the Cazes family, also owners of the renowned Château Lynch-Bages.

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.

Château Lagrange 2018 St-Julien 3eme-Cru 4x75cl

From the appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Lagrange is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc; Aged for approximately 20 months in 50% new French oak. 

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend featuring a substantial volume Merlot; matured in French oak barrels for 20 months.

Today the Chateau is owned by the Japanese liquor giant Suntory. 

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

Château Lynch-Moussas 1976 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 300cl

From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Pauillac, Chateau Lynch-Moussas is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Typically a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon and 25% Merlot; Matured for approximately 15-20 months in 50% new French oak barrels.

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 1998 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

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.

Chehalem Reserve Pinot Noir 2002 Willamette Valley 9x75cl

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

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 9 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Chantalouette 2005 Pomerol 10x75cl

Château Chantalouette is the second-wine from Château-De-Sales in Bordeaux' Right-Bank appellation of Pomerol and is owned by the renowned Moueix family: newer vintages are aged in a combination of concrete vats and oak barrels. 

The vineyards are planted with 70% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon - a ratio to which the wine can be expected to follow with slight vintage variation.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 10 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1979 St-Julien 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

From the appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and frequently regarded as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\".

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for approximately 18 months in 60%-70% new oak.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one oldest estates in the Medoc dating back to the 13th century. The 75-hectare vineyard has an average vine age of 35 years, however, Ducru-Beaucaillou also has old vines. Their oldest plot is the Les Sadons parcel was planted all the way back in 1918.

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

Burgess 'Vintage Selection' Cabernet Sauvignon 1994 Napa Valley 5x75cl

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 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Copain 'Brosseau Vineyard' Chardonnay 2013 Chalone, California 12x75cl

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Brosseau, located in the Chalone AVA of 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 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

Caroline Morey 2014 Chassagne-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Canalicchio Di Sopra 1998 Brunello di Montalcino 4x75cl

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

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

Carruades De Lafite 1997 Pauillac

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - prior to sister-estate Mouton-Rothschild's promotion in 1973 - Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Carruades De Lafite is the second-wine from Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, with the grapes sourced from neighbouring vineyards and the wine featuring a blend of 50-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30-50% Merlot and 0-5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot, only 80% of the wine matures briefly in oak before final blend.

Bodegas De José Pemartin Garcia Raya 'Rare Solera 1914' Amoroso Cream Sherry

Amoroso cream sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1914. 

Cream sherry is a sweetened blend of dry wine such as Oloroso with naturally sweet Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel or Amontillado sherries.

Château Cos D'Estournel 1970 St-Estephe 2eme-Cru

Château Cos D'Estournel is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is frequently referred to as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

From the oldest vines with an average of 55 years, this is a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60-65%) and Merlot (35-40%), occasionally with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and/or Petit Verdot.

Charles Heidsieck 'Blanc Des Millénaires' Blanc-de-Blancs 1990 Vintage Champagne

1990 vintage Champagne from the House of Charles Heidsieck.

The history of the house can be traced back to the original Heidsieck and Co., which was split into three different operations- Charles Heidsieck, Piper-Heidsieck and Heidsieck & Co Monopole. The Charles Heidsieck Champagne House was founded in 1851 by Charles Camille Heidsieck who became affectionately known as \"Champagne Charlie\".

Blanc-De-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- nearly always from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

Château Duhart-Milon 2001 Pauillac 4eme-Cru / Baron de Rothschild Lafite 2x75cl

From the Pauillac appellation, Château Duhart-Milon is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. Located close to Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Ch. Duhart-Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Lafite) family in 1962 - briefly thereafter renamed Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild.

This wine is a classic left bank Bordeaux-blend of 60-80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20-35% Merlot: matured for 14 months in 50% new oak. 

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

Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou 1961 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru

From the appellation of Saint-Julien, Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and frequently regarded as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\".

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (approximately 70%) and Merlot; Matured in oak barrels for 18 months.

Château Latour 'Echantillon' 1986 Pauillac 37.5cl

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.

A classic left-bank Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance. 

Bollinger \"Grande Année\" Brut 2000 Vintage Champagne

2000 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger. Made from grapes sourced exclusively from Grand-Cru and Premier-Cru vineyards.

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. 

Château Giscours 1990 Margaux 3eme-Cru 2x75cl

From the appellation of Margaux, Château Giscours is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Typically a full Bordeaux-blend of approximately; 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc; matured in French Oak barrels for 15-18 months.

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

By Farr Shiraz 2006 Geelong 2x75cl

Wine by Farr is a wine producer based in Bannockburn, in the cool and dry Moorabool Valley in the Geelong subregion of Victoria, Australia.

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

Chateau Leoville-Barton 2005 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru

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, Merlot and Cabernet Franc, matured in oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.