September 2023 Auction

Turley 'Old Vines' Zinfandel 2002 California

Old vine Zinfandel from California, western United States: Typically aged for 12 months in used oak barriques.

Made from a blend of old vine Zinfandel sites aged 40-120+ years located in Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino, Lodi, Contra Costa, Amador and Paso Roble.

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.

Taittinger Brut Reserve NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Taittinger.

Taittinger is one of the last great independent Champagne Houses owned and managed by the same family named on the label, currently overseen by Vitalie Taittinger. Taittinger's history can be traced back to 1734, when it was originally known as Forest-Fourneaux, making the house the third oldest Champagne producer in history.

Taittinger Brut Réserve is assembled from more than 35 crus and is a blend of Chardonnay (40%) and Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (60%). In relation to sparkling wines, the term \"Reserve\" asserts that older (reserved) wines have been included in the multi-vintage blend.

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2005 Barossa

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

Torbreck The Factor 2006 Barossa 

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

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.

Trefethen Vineyards 'Hillside Section' Cabernet Sauvignon 1985 Napa Valley

Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Torre Muga 2011 Rioja

Old vine Tempranillo dominant blend with Grenache and Mazuelo from the famed northern Spanish wine-region of Rioja; Matured for a minimum period of 18 months in new French oak barrels. 

Trimbach Pinot Blanc 1997 Alsace 2x75cl

Pinot Blanc from the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

Produced by the renowned Trimbach estate located in Ribeauvillé, Alsace, France.

Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Carneros, Napa Valley 4x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend from the (Los) Carneros AVA located within California's renowned Napa Valley

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

Two Hands 'Zippy's Block' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz from 'Zippy's Block' within the Roennfeldt Road vineyard located in Australia's famed Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide: matured in used French oak for 18 months.

Turley 'Duarte' Zinfandel 2002 Contra Costa County, California

Zinfandel dominant blend from the Contra Costa County AVA California of the larger Central Coast of California. 

First released in 1995, Duarte pays homage to Joe Duarte, a prominent grape grower in Contra Costa. It is made from old vines planted from 1890 to 1960 and is made from a full blend of Carignane, Granache, Mataro Carignane, Granache and Mataro: matured for 15 months in 20% new oak barrels. 

Tommasi 'Poggio al Tufo' Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Maremma Toscana 6x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Maremma Toscana region of Tuscany (Toscana), Italy: aged for 12 months in Slavonian oak barrels. 

Made from grapes grown on the Poggio al Tufo estate in Pitigliano.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 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.

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.

Two Hands 'Zippy's Block' Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz from 'Zippy's Block' within the Roennfeldt Road vineyard located in Australia's famed Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide: matured in used French oak for 18 months.

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.

Taittinger Brut Reserve NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Taittinger.

Taittinger is one of the last great independent Champagne Houses owned and managed by the same family named on the label, currently overseen by Vitalie Taittinger. Taittinger's history can be traced back to 1734, when it was originally known as Forest-Fourneaux, making the house the third oldest Champagne producer in history.

Taittinger Brut Réserve is assembled from more than 35 crus and is a blend of Chardonnay (40%) and Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier (60%). In relation to sparkling wines, the term \"Reserve\" asserts that older (reserved) wines have been included in the multi-vintage blend.

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. 

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.

Terre del Barolo 1979 Barolo

Founded in 1958, Terre del Barolo is a cooperative winery based in Castiglione Falletto with more than three hundred members.

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.

Louis Bonard 1986 Nuits-St-Georges 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Note - vintage date is partially damaged on one label - both bottles are assumed to be from the 1986 vinatge.

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

Lagunilla 2002 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant red wine 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.

Truchard Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Carneros, Napa Valley

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the (Los) Carneros AVA located within California's renowned Napa Valley: typically matured for 20 months in 75% new French oak. 

Luccarelli Primitivo 2013 Puglia

Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) from the region of Puglia in the south of Italy: aged for 5-8 months in used oak barriques. 

Louis Jadot 'Château De Juliénas' 1997 Julienas

Gamay Noir from the Cru Beaujolais appellation of Juliénas located in the North of Beaujolais.

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