September 2023 Auction

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.

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.

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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. 

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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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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. 

Daniel Schuster Hull Family Vineyard Late Harvest Riesling 2006 Waipara, New Zealand 37.5cl

Sweet Riesling from the Gladstone sub-region within the central Wairarapa region, on the North Island of New Zealand. 

These grapes have been affected by noble rot, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the sweet wine.

Domaine Bachey Legros 'Les Charmes' Vieilles Vignes 2012 Santenay

Old vine Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Les Charmes, located within the Burgundian appellation of Santenay in southern Côte de Beaune

Domaine Ragot 'Clos Jus' 2000 Givry 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos Jus in the Burgundian appellation of Givry within the Côte Chalonnaise sub-region.

Daniel Schuster Riesling 2006 Waipara, New Zealand

Semi-sweet Riesling from the Wairarapa region, on the North Island of New Zealand. 

Donna Laura 'Ali' Sangiovese 2007 Tuscany

Sangiovese dominant blend with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy: aged for 10 months in used oak barriques. 

Domaine Fernand & Laurent Pillot 'Tavannes' 2007 Pommard

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

Pommard Tavannes comes from 45-year-old vines located next to the Les Epenots vineyard.

Domaine Berrod 'Les Roches du Vivier' 1997 Moulin-A-Vent 2x75cl

100% Gamay from the Beaujolais appellation of Moulin-à-Vent, located on the border between the Rhône and Saône-et-Loire departments.

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Domaine Serbeau 1999 Hautes-Côtes de Beaune

Pinot Noir from the subregional appellation of Hautes-Côtes de Beaune within Burgundy.

Domaine La Soumade 2000 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Rasteau

Grenache dominant blend (80%) from the village of Rasteau in the southern Rhône Valley regional appellation of Côtes Du Rhône Villages.

Since 2009, Rasteau has been officially recognised as an appellation in its own right.

Domaine Chaume-Arnaud 2000 Vinsobres

Grenache dominant blend from the appellation of Vinsobres in the southern Rhône Valley.

Vinsobres wines must contain a minimum of 50% Grenache along with Syrah  and Mourvèdre.

Dow's Four Diamonds NV Port

A rare non-vintage Port from the house of Dow's.

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.

Domaine Les Aphillanthes 'Cuvée 3 Cépages' 2000 Côtes du Rhône Villages

Grenache dominant blend from the southern Rhône Valley regional appellation of Côtes Du Rhône Villages.

Domaine Chevrot 'Comte De La Chevaliere' 1988 Hautes-Côtes de Beaune 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the subregional appellation of Hautes-Côtes de Beaune within Burgundy.

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