September 2023 Auction

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.

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.

See condition report regarding this lot.

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.

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.

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.

Ferrari Centanni Brut 1995 Trentino Alto

A rare bottle of Ferrari 1995 Centanni by F.lli Lunelli. This special edition was disgorged in 2002 to celebrate the centenary of the winery.

Made from 100% Chardonnay grapes and produced by the classic Champagne method (Metodo Classico),

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Château Pontet-Canet 1983 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in French Oak barrels for 16-20 months.

From the appellation of Pauillac, Château Pontet-Canet is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

A blend of approximately; 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

Columbia-Crest 'Walter Clore Private Reserve' 2006 Columbia Valley 7x75cl

Bordeaux-style blend from the Columbia Valley wine-region of Washington state, America: matured for 24 months in French oak barrels. 

Walter Clore Private Reserve is a blend dominated by either Merlot or Cabernet Sauvignon.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 7 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Musar 2004 Bekaa Valley 3x75cl

Château Musar Red is a blend comprising of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley; Aged in French oak for 12 months. 

Château Musar was created in 1930 by Gaston Hochar. In recent years Château Musar has become the first producer in Lebanon to achieve organic certification for its vineyards. Today the Chateau is one of the leading wineries increasing wide-spread recognition of Lebanon's wines and wine-history.

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

Château Bertineau St-Vincent 2005 Lalande-De-Pomerol 3x75cl

Château Bertineau St-Vincent produces estate wine from the Bordeaux satellite appellation of Lalande-De-Pomerol.

A typical Right-Bank blend featuring a dominance of Merlot with Cabernet Franc: matured for 12 months in French oak. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 3 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.

Copain 'Tous Ensemble' Chardonnay 2010 Anderson Valley 12x75cl

Chardonnay from the Anderson Valley AVA of Mendocino County, California. 

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.

Chateau Mouton Baronne Philippe 1985 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 3x75cl

From the famed Bordeaux appellation of Pauillac, Chateau d'Armailhac is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Purchased by the Rothschild family in 1934, the Chateau has historically produced under the names Mouton Baron Philippe, Mouton Baronne Philippe and Mouton d'Armailhac.

The wines feature the classic Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc; unusually however, vintage variation is significant with a majority being contributed from any one of these 3 grapes; matured in oak barrels for 14-16 months.

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