September 2023 Auction

Deinhard 'Rudesheimer Berg Rottland' Riesling Trockenbeerenauslese 1967 Rheingau

Sweet Riesling from the single vineyard, Rüdesheimer Berg Rottland, by the village of Rüdesheim in the Rheingau region in west-central Germany.

Trockenbeerenauslese, or TBA for short, translates to \"dry berry selection\". Made from handpicked individually selected fully ripe or overripe grapes, which the best are infested by noble rot. It is the absolute sweetest style of German wine and an utterly rare delight.

Doudet-Naudin Corton Grand-Cru circa 1960s​

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

Note- vintage date label is missing. We estimate this to be a circa 1960s vintage. 

Robert Ampeau 1988 Savigny-Les-Beaune 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Savigny-Les-Beaune, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

From Meursault négociant Robert Ampeau & Fils.

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

Domaine Weinbach 'Clos des Capucins' Tokay Pinot Gris 1989 Alsace 2x75cl

Pinot Gris from the single walled vineyard of Clos des Capucins in the eastern French wine-region of Alsace. The historic Domaine Weinbach was first established as the Capuchins monastery in 1612.

For several centuries, Alsatian Pinot Gris wines carried the name Tokay d'Alsace ot Tokay Pinot Gris.

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Domaine Jean-Marc Bouley \"Clos Des Chenes\" 2009 Volnay 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru walled-vineyard of Clos Des Chenes within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

Domaine Pierre Cros 'Entre La Vigne et La Mer' 2016 Minervois 6x75cl

A syrah and Mourvèdre blend from the appellation of Minervois in the south of France.

Minervois is an AOC in the Languedoc-Roussillon wine region. Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre are the dominant grape varieties. Carignan and Cinsault are among the supporting cast which can contribute a maximum of 40% of the blend.

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

Domaine Zind-Humbrecht Vieille Vigne Tokay d'Alsace 1982 Alsace 3x75cl

Old vine Pinot Gris from the famed eastern French wine-region of Alsace. This wine is likely to be semi-sweet, however this cannot be confirmed. 

For several centuries, Alsatian Pinot Gris wines carried the name Tokay d'Alsace ot Tokay Pinot Gris.

Note- one vintage date label is missing. All bottles are assumed to be from the 1982 vintage. 

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

Domaine Fouassier 'Clos Paradis' 2016 Sancerre 6x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Sancerre. Clos Paradis is made from vines aged 30-50 years.

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

R. Lopez de Heredia Vina Tondonia 2008 Rioja Reserva

A Tempranillo dominant blend from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; Matured in oak barrels for approximately 6 years.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

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. 

Domaine Trapet Père & Fils 1992 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Trapet family have a long history in Gevrey-Chambertin and are known for their classic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir. 

Domaine Fouassier 'Clos Paradis' 2016 Sancerre 6x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Sancerre. Clos Paradis is made from vines aged 30-50 years.

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Dow's 1984 LBV Port

1984 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 1990.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling. Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

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.

Rosemount 'Old Benson' Fine Old Tawny Port NV Australia 3x50cl

A non-vintage sweet, fortified wine from South Eastern Australia. Made in the same style as that of the famous Portuguese fortified wine, Port, produced in the Douro Valley.

Made from a blend of Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tokay grapes aged for an average of 10 years. 

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather. The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

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

Dom. Fernand & Laurent Pillot 'Noyers Brets' 2020 Puligny-Montrachet

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

Rutherford Grove Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 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.

Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2004 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa valley; matured for 20 months in oak.

Domaine Bachelet-Monnot 2013 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

Domaine Rossignol Trapet 'Teurons' 1990 Beaune 1er Cru

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

R. López de Heredia 'Viña Gravonia' 2012 Rioja Reserva Blanco

100% Viura (aka Macabeo) from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; matured in oak barrels for approximately 4 years.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Ruinart Blanc-De-Blancs Chardonnay Coteaux Champenois

The Coteaux Champenois is an appellation that geographically covers the same area as the Champagne appellation of France.

Coteaux Champenois covers wine that is not sparkling including red, white and rosé wines, but the latter two are made in only very small quantities..

Rolf Binder Hanisch Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa Valley; matured for 20 months in oak.

Robert Sinskey Vineyards 'RSV' Vineyard Reserve 1999 Napa Valley

Merlot dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

This 1999 vintage is a blend of; 52% Merlot, 28% Cabernet Sauvignon and20% Cabernet Franc.

Rotllan Torra 'Amadis' 1996 Priorat 2x75cl

Grenache dominant blend with Syrah from the northeastern Spanish DO of Priorat, located in the Catalonia wine region.

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

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

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

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.

Rosenblum Cellars 'Richard Sauret Vineyard' Zinfandel 2001 Paso Robles 2x75cl

Single vineyard Zinfandel from the Paso Robles AVA located in California's Central Coast wine-region: aged in French and American oak barrels. 

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