September 2023 Auction

Dow's 1975 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.

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.

Berry Bros & Rudd Own Selection 1970 Vintage Port

The 1970 Port Vintage was universally declared as a vintage of outstanding quality. Ideal growing conditions produced what is now a classic, outstanding vintage.

The 1970 port wines have great balance, good structure, and will age superbly for decades to come.

Dr. Loosen 'Wehlener Sonnenuhr' Riesling Auslese 1978 Mosel

Sweet Riesling from the single vineyard, Sonnenuhr by the village of Wehlen, just north of the famous town, Bernkasteler-Kues, in Germany's Mosel valley.

Auslese is a semi-sweet or sweet style of German wine, made from individually-selected bunches of very ripe grapes based on their ripeness level and sugar content.

Dumien-Serrette Patou Cuvee Vieilles Vignes 2012 Cornas

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas.

Cornas is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France, south of Lyon. It is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône valley and produces only red wine from the Syrah grape

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. 

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.

Please note a 2 bottle shipping fee shall be applied to this lot.

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.

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.

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.

Bodegas Muga 'Torre Muga' 1994 Rioja Reserva

Famed Rioja from renowned Bodegas Muga.

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 12 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. 

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. 

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' Champagne / James Bond 007

A limited edition Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Released to celebrate the historic partnership between Bollinger and 007 and the release of the 25th Bond film, No Time To Die.

Founded in 1829, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Bodegas Rodai 2009 Rioja Reserva 

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 12 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. 

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day.

The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

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

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

Bollinger Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the famous house of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day.

The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Bollinger Brut Rosé NV Champagne

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day.

The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Barale Fratelli 'Castellero' 1976 Barolo 2x75cl

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.

This wine is from the single vineyard of Castellero.

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

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.

Baileys '1904 Block' Shiraz 1994 Victoria 3x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia: aged for French and American oak barriques. 

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