September 2023 Auction

Louis Jadot 1983 Corton Grand-Cru 6x75cl

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

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

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

Taylor's Very Old 1971 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1971 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the eighth in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.

Taylor's Very Old 1969 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1969 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the sixth in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.

Taylor's Very Old 1968 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1968 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is part of a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.

Two Hands Deer In Headlights Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley 600cl

Two Hands was formed in 1999 by Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz, with the objective to produce the best Shiraz based wines of Australia.

The wine portfolio aims to exhibit the diversity of Australian Shiraz by sourcing grapes from mulitple region and producing wines that highlight the regional characteristics.

.This is a 6 litre Imperial 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 8 bottles applied to this lot.

Taylor's Limited Edition Very Old 1966 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1966 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the third in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.

Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Grande Cuvée Rosé 2004 Vintage Champagne

Laurent-Perrier Alexandra Rosé is results from a rigorous selection of the very best plots in the region.

This unique prestige Cuvée Rosé is only created in years when the Grand Cru grapes of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay reach maturity at the same time.

Les Forts De Latour 1984 Pauillac

\"Les Forts De Latour\" is the second wine from the famed 1st-Growth (1er-Cru) Pauillac estate, Chateau Latour.

Many people do not consider it to be a \"second\" wine, but rather a wine in its own right, with the level of a fifth or even fourth cru classé.

Compared to the \"Grand Vin\", Les Forts De Latour features a higher proportion of Merlot (25-30%) in the Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend, and is matured in a lower proportion of new oak (50-60%) barrels.

Torbreck \"RunRig\" 2004 Barossa

Northern-Rhone style blend of Shiraz and Viognier from the renowned Barossa valley in South Australia.

The Shiraz component is matured for 30 months in French Oak (70% new oak); The Viognier component is matured for approximately 6 months in used oak barrels; blending takes place just prior to bottling.

La Rioja Alta 904 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

Produced only in exceptional years, \"904\" is a Tempranillo dominant blend; matured for 4 years in American Oak barrels - far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Gran Reserva.

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. 

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

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

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Blanc-De-Blancs 2011 Vintage Champagne 

2011 vintage Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year.

Tolosa Edna Ranch Pinot Noir 2015 Edna Valley, California 3x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Edna Valley AVA within California's Central Coast: matured for 9 months in 25% new French oak barrels.  

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988 in California's Edna Valley. Edna Ranch is the Tolosa estate vineyard.

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

Laurent-Perrier Grand Siècle NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier.

Grand Siècle is a blend of three vintages in order to recreate the perfect year. Since 1959, Grand Siècle has been been produced only 25 times.

The house of Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1811 by by André Michel Pierlot in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne, and produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee. The identity of Laurent-Perrier Champagne centres on Chardonnay, but also brings together the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier terroirs.

Taylor's Quinta De Vargellas 1978 Vintage Port

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.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

This bottle is a single-estate Vintage Port from Taylor's vineyards at Quinta De Vargellas.

1978 Vintage, bottled in 1980.

Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage Champagne from legendary producer, Louis Roederer.

Brut Premier represents Louis Roederer's 'House Style'. It is a blend of approx. 40% Pinot noir, 40% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Meunier from various crus selected by Louis Roederer and is aged for 3 years.

This is a 1.5 litre 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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Louis Latour 2018 Cote De Beaune-Villages 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Côte-de-Beaune-Villages in the Côte de Beaune: matured for 18 months in 1/3 new oak. 

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

Las Rocas de San Alejandro Vinas Viejas Garnacha 2001 Calatayud, Spain 12x75cl

Garnacha, from the DO (Denominacio D'Origen) Calatayud, near the city of Zaragoza in northeastern Spain, was matured briefly in oak barrels.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Laurent-Perrier Rosé Brut NV Champagne 2x75cl

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from renowned producer, Laurent-Perrier.

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

Taylor's 1975 Vintage Port

1975 vintage port from the renowned house of Taylor's.

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.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Te Mata \"Coleraine\" 2018 Hawkes Bay 2x75cl

Coleraine is an iconic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and small amounts of Cabernet Franc from the renowned family-owned estate of Te Mata, in the south of the Hawkes Bay wine-region of North Island, New Zealand; Matured in predominantly new French oak barrels for 18 months.

Tenuta Fanti San Filippo 1999 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.

Larkmead Vineyards 2010 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Torbreck The Factor 2006 Barossa 2x75cl

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.

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

Two Hands 'Ares' Shiraz 2010 Barossa Valley

Premium late harvest Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

Taylor's 1985 Vintage Port

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.

1985 vintage, bottled in 1987.

La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' 2009 Rioja Reserva 150cl

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.

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. 

This is a 1.5 litre 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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Turley 'Rattlesnake Ridge' Zinfandel 2002 Howell Mountain, Napa Valley

Zinfandel from the single vineyard of Rattlesnake Ridge within the Howell Mountain AVA located of California's renowned Napa Valley.

The organic Rattlesnake Ridge vineyard is located at the top of Howell Mountain at approximately 2600 feet.

Laurent-Perrier La Cuvée Brut NV Champagne 150cl

Non-Vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier.

La Cuvée is a Chardonnay dominant blend which is matured for around 4 years in Laurent-Perrier 's cellars prior to release. 

Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier is the main company of the Laurent-Perrier Group, whose other flagship brands include the houses of Salon, De Castellane and Delamotte

This is a 1.5 litre 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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

The Standish Wine Company \"Lamella\" Shiraz 2020 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard, old vine Shiraz made with fruit sourced from Hutton Vale Farm in Eden Valley, Australia; matured in used oak barriques. 

The Standish Wine Company was founded in 1999 by former Torbreck winemaker, Dan Standish. The estate has quickly become well known for it's exceptional old vine Shiraz and Shiraz dominant blends. 

Tolosa 'Primera' Edna Ranch Pinot Noir 2015 Edna Valley, California 2x75cl

Single vineyard Pinot Noir the Edna Valley AVA within California's Central Coast: typically matured for 11 months in 30% new French oak barrels. 

Tolosa Winery was founded in 1988. Primera, the flagship wine from Tolosa, is made in very limited quantities from the estate vineyard, Edna Ranch. 

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

The Standish Wine Company \"The Schubert Theorem\" Shiraz 2020 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard, old vine Shiraz made with fruit sourced from the Roennfeldt Road vineyard in Marananga, Australia; matured in used oak barriques. 

The Standish Wine Company was founded in 1999 by former Tordbreck winemaker, Dan Standish. The estate has quickly become well known for it's exceptional old vine Shiraz and Shiraz dominant blends. 

The Standish Wine Company \"The Relic\" Shiraz-Viognier 2018 Barossa Valley

The Relic is a single vineyard, old vine Shiraz with small amounts of Viognier from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

The Standish Wine Company was founded in 1999 by former Tordbreck winemaker, Dan Standish. The estate has quickly become well known for it's exceptional old vine Shiraz and Shiraz dominant blends.