September 2023 Auction

Penfolds 'Cellar Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Barossa Valley

Limited production Cabernet Sauvignon from Australia's famed Barossa Valley.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Prunotto 2004 Barolo

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.

Pieroth 'Wormser Liebfrauenmorgen' Beerenauslese 1976 Rheinhessen 3x70cl

Sweet white wine from the single vineyard, Liebfrauenmorgen, by the village of Worms in the Rheinhessen wine-region just south-west of Frankfurt.

Beerenauslese is a German classification for a late harvest, very sweet wine. Beerenauslese, often called \"BA\" for short, wines are a category and level of sweetness above Auslese and are made from grapes affected by noble rot, i.e.\"botrytised \" grapes.

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

Penfolds Kalimna Bin 28 Shiraz 2001 South Australia

Multi-vineyard blend of premium Shiraz from South Australia, named after the famous Barossa Valley Kalimna Vineyard purchased by Penfolds in 1945; Matured for 12 months in American Oak barrels.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Penfolds \"Magill Estate\" Shiraz 1998 South Australia

Single vineyard Shiraz from the Magill Estate in the Adelaide foothills; matured in a combination of American- and French Oak hogsheads for 14 Months.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Dupard Ainé 'Les Charmes' 1994 Meursault 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier-Cru climat of Charmes (Les Charmes) within Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

Pete Lehmann Mentor 1999 Barossa Valley 2x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for approximately 18 months in mostly French oak.

First made in 1987, Stonewell by Peter Lehmann is the flagship Shiraz from this iconic Barossa Valley producer.

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

Domaine Lafouge 'Les Meix Chavaux' 2019 Meursault

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

Bachey Legros 2012 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Dandelion Vineyards Red Queen Of The Eden Valley Shiraz 2008 Eden Valley

Domaine Huet 'Clos Du Bourg' Demi Sec 1996 Vouvray 

Semi-sweet Chenin Blanc from the walled vineyard of Clos Du Bourg within the Loire Valley appellation of Vouvray. 

Dönnhoff Oberhäuser Riesling 2003 Nahe 2x75cl

Off-dry Riesling from Germany's Nahe wine-region just west of Frankfurt.

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

D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2007 McLaren Vale

Old-vine Shiraz from the McLaren Vale wine-region, just south of Adelaide; Matured for 22 months in new French and American oak barriques.

D’Arenbergs flagship wine, Dead Arm Shiraz, takes it's name from the Dead Arm vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata. One half of the vine slowly becomes reduced to dead wood when the grapes on the other side, while low yielding, display higher intensity.

Domaines Jaboulet-Vercherre Clos De La Commaraine 1974 Pommard

An exceptionally mature Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Pommard, in the Côte-d'Or.

Domaine Drouhin 'Laurène' Pinot Noir 2015 Willamette Valley

Pinot Noir from the Dundee Hills AVA within the larger Willamette Valley AVA in Oregon, United States.

Established in 1987, Domaine Drouhin Oregon is owned by the renowned Drouhin Family of Burgundy.

Domus Aurea Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 Maipo Valley

Old-vine Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from Chile's famed Maipo Valley: typically matured for 18 months in 70-80% new French oak.

This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a single vineyard of old vines located in the renowned Clos Quebrada de Macul vineyard.

Typically made from a blend of 85%+ Cabernet Sauvignon with small amounts of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. 

Domaine Des Forges 2015 Coteaux Du Layon Saint-Aubin 2x75cl

Semi-sweet Chenin Blanc from 40+ year old vines from the town of Saint-Aubin located in the distinct Loire Valley appellation of Coteaux Du Layon.

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

Peter Franus Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley 3x37.5cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

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

Domaine Chante Cigale 2021 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.

De Ladoucette 2019 Pouilly-Fume 2x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Pouilly-Fume, located directly across the river from the equally famous appellation of Sancerre.

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

Dr. Loosen 'Bernkasteler Lay' Riesling Kabinett 2003 Mosel 2x75cl

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard, Lay, by the famed village of Bernkastel-Kues which spans both banks of the Mosel river approximately 100 miles west of Frankfurt.

Kabinett is the lightest style of German wine. It is made from grapes which were picked at full ripeness (but not late-harvested) and the style typically ranges from dry to off-dry with well balanced residual sweetness and acidity. 

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

Domaine Du Vieux Lazaret 2008 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.

Domaine Faiveley 1979 Mercurey

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Mercurey.

Domaine Faiveley is one of the biggest and most renowned domains in Burgundy. The family-owned estate was founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley and is today in the hands of the seventh generation.

Domaine Jaboulet-Vercherre 'Clos De l'Ecu' 1979 Beaune 1er-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Premier Cru walled-vineyard Clos De L'Ecu within the appellation of Beaune.

The monopole vineyard of Clos de l'Ecu was bought by Domaine Faiveley in 2003.

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

Pierre André 2005 Volnay-Santenots 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the highly regarded Premier Cru climat of \"Santenots\" within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay, in the subregion of Côte de Beaune.

Peter Lehmann Eight Songs Shiraz 1996 Barossa Valley 2x75cl

Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; 100% new French oak hogsheads.

The first vinatge of Eight Songs' was in 1996 and is made from grapes sourced from some of the oldest, low-yielding vineyards across the Barossa.

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

Domaine Du Canal De Monsieur 1994 Chaume / Coteaux du Layon 2x75cl

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the distinct Loire Valley appellation of Coteaux Du Layon.

The wines of Coteaux du Layon are made from grapes that are very ripe, sun-dried on the vine, or affected by the \"Noble Rot\", botrytis cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the sweet wine. 

The Loire Valley appellation of Chaume is known from 2011 as Coteaux du Layon.

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

Piper Heidsieck Brut 'Rosé Sauvage' NV Champagne

Non-vintage, Rosé Champagne from the House of Piper-Heidsieck.

Piper-Heidsieck was founded in 1785 by Florens-Louis Heidsieck. The history of the house can be traced back to the original Heidsieck and Co., which was split into three different operations- the others being Heidsieck Monopole and Charles Heidsieck. Marilyn Monroe was one of the House's earliest supporters, rumoured to have kept a month's supply of champagne in her kitchen.

D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 2006 McLaren Vale

Old-vine Shiraz from the McLaren Vale wine-region, just south of Adelaide; Matured for 22 months in new French and American oak barriques.

D’Arenbergs flagship wine, Dead Arm Shiraz, takes it's name from the Dead Arm vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata. One half of the vine slowly becomes reduced to dead wood when the grapes on the other side, while low yielding, display higher intensity.

Primo Estate Joseph 'The Fronti' III Fortified White NV Australia 2x37.5cl

This decades-old blend is an unusual sweet, non-vintage fortified white wine from Australia.

The base wine for this fortified Frontignan came from the Virginia vineyard during the 1981 vintage with other fortified sweet white wines being added to the base wine for release. 

The \"very old\" base wine for The Fronti is continually kept in small oak casks. Every two years a small batch is taken and bottled for release. 

Domaine Paul Prieur 'La Croix du Perthuis' 2004 Sancerre 2x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Sancerre.

Sancerre is a small appellation located in the eastern part of the Loire valley famous for it's world renowned Sauvignon Blanc- although it also produces reds and rosé from Pinot Noir. Almost all of the appellation lies on the left bank of the Loire, opposite Pouilly-Fumé

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

Domaine Clos des Rochers 'Domaine Tradition' Auxerrois 1999 Moselle Luxembourgeoise

White wine made from the Auxerrois grape from Germany's famous Mosel river valley. This wine is likely sweet or semi-sweet in style, however this cannot be confirmed. 

Spätlese is the the lightest of the German late harvest wines, produced from slightly-late-harvested grapes and may be either sweet or dry. If “Trocken” is noted on the label you can assume it's a dry style.