September 2023 Auction

Penfolds 'Bin 707' Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 South Australia 

Multi-regional 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia; Matured in new American Oak hogsheads for 18 months.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux 2013 Nuits-Saint-Georges

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

From the acclaimed Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux established in 1858 and formerly known as Domaine Robert Arnoux until the 2008 vintage. Today, it is run by Charles Lachaux who represents the family's sixth generation.

Domaine Gérard Seguin 'La Justice' 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin 6x75cl

Old vine Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of La Justice, located within the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin: matured for 12-18 months in 30% new oak barrels.

This wine comes from under 5 acres of 40-50+ year old vines within the highly regarded La Justice vineyard.

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

Domaine Jean Grivot 'Aux Brûlées' 2004 Vosne-Romanée1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Brulees within the renowned Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée.

Domaine Jean Grivot is amongst the great names in Burgundian wine with a long history in Vosne-Romanée, dating back to the end of the 18th century.

Didier Dagueneau 'Les Jardins de Babylone' 2009 Jurançon 

Sweet white wine made from 100% Petit Manseng grapes from the Jurançon wine-region of southwest France.

Jurançon is an appellation for sweet and dry white wines predominantly made from the Gros Manseng and Petit Manseng grapes. 

Domaine Bonneau Du Martray 2013 Corton Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Corton: Matured for 12 months in French oak barrels. 

Pahlmeyer 'Proprietary Red' 2003 Napa Valley 150cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeax-style blend from California's renowned Napa Valley: aged for 17-20 months in 80-100% new French oak.

The renowned Pahlmeyer Proprietary Red is a full blend of 70-90%  Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc.

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.

Domaine Alain Patriarche 'Les Tillets' 2014 Meursault 4x75cl

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Tillets within the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

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

Dom Perignon 2013 Vintage Champagne

2013 vintage Champagne from Moet & Chandon's prestige brand, Dom Perignon.

Dom Pérignon is only available as a vintage champagne and is only produced in exceptional years.  Each vintage is made from an approximate blend of 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay from many grapes from Grand Cru vineyards.

Domaine Darviot Perrin 'Vieilles Vignes' Pinot Noir 1994 Bourgogne 6x75cl

Old vine Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy).

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

Domaine Fourrier 'Vieille Vigne' 2013 Gevrey-Chambertin

Old-Vine Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin. Matured for 18 months in Burgundy barrels, 20% new oak.

The renowned Domaine Fourrier has been run since 1994 by Jean-Marie Fourrier, who worked previously as an apprentice under Henry Jayer and at the Domaine Drouhin in Oregon. 

Philippe Charlopin 1983 Clos St-Denis Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru appellation of Clos Saint-Denis within the larger Morey-Saint-Denis.

Domaine Trapet Père & Fils 1992 Gevrey-Chambertin 3x75cl

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. 

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

Paul Jaboulet 'La Chapelle' 1988 Hermitage

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage; Aged for an undisclosed period in 20% new oak. 

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most prominent names in the Rhône and Hermitage. La Chapelle is their flagship wine, made from 100% Syrah from a blend from their top sites including the acclaimed vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. The estate also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

Dom. Forey Père et Fils 2019 Echezeaux Grand-Cru

 Domaine Forey Père et Fils is a Burgundian wine producer based in Vosne-Romanée in the Côte de Nuits region. The domaine focuses entirely on red wines made from Pinot Noir.

Domaine Fourrier 'Vieille Vigne' 2004 Gevrey-Chambertin

Old-Vine Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin. Matured for 18 months in Burgundy barrels, 20% new oak.

The renowned Domaine Fourrier has been run since 1994 by Jean-Marie Fourrier, who worked previously as an apprentice under Henry Jayer and at the Domaine Drouhin in Oregon. 

Pasqua 'Black Label' 2017 Amarone Della Valpolicella 6x75cl

Part of the Valpolicella family of wines, each Corvina and Rondinella dominant blends.

Amarone is produced through a process of partially rack-drying grapes for several months prior to fermentation, resulting in a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

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

Paul Jaboulet 'La Chapelle' 1986 Hermitage

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage; Aged for an undisclosed period in 20% new oak. 

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most prominent names in the Rhône and Hermitage. La Chapelle is their flagship wine, made from 100% Syrah from a blend from their top sites including the acclaimed vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. The estate also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

Domaine du Pégau \"Cuvée Réservée\" 2003 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape

Chateauneuf-Du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations.  Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the wines are blends of up to 13 different grape varieties.  Grenache is commonly the dominant grape, with Syrah and Mourvedre the leading supporting cast.

The Féraud family has been operating wine estates since 1670, however It was not until 1987 that the \"Domaine du Pégau\" was created. Féraud is an old and respected name in Chateauneuf du Pape and the family and Domaine are considered one of the main Châteauneuf-du-Pape winemakers.

Cuvée Réservée is composed of 80% Grenache, 6% Syrah, 4% Mourvedre and 10% other grapes; matured in large, old oak barrels for 2 years.

Dow's 1966 Vintage Port

1966 vintage Port from the house of Dow'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.

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.

Pommery 'Cuvée Louise' Brut 1989 Vintage Champagne / British Airways

1989 vintage Champagne from the House of Pommery. Specially selected by British Airways airline. 

First created in 1979, Cuvée Louise is only produced in the very best years from grapes sourced from the renowned vineyards of Avize, Cramant and Ay. Named in tribute to the daughter of the brand's founders, Louise Pommery.

Domaine Bachey Legros 'Les Charmes' Vieilles Vignes 2012 Santenay 6x75cl

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

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

Domaine Robert Arnoux 'Les Corvées Pagets' 1996 Nuits-St-Georges 1er-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier-Cru vineyard of Les Corvées Pagets within the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

The acclaimed Domaine Robert Arnoux was established in 1858. Today, it is run by Charles Lachaux who represents the family's sixth generation. From the 2007 vintage, the wines from this Domaine have been labelled under the name Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux.

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

Penfolds 'Bin 707' Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 South Australia 

Multi-regional 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia; Matured in new American Oak hogsheads for 18 months.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Domaine Arlaud 1995 Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru 

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Charmes-Chambertin within the Côte de Nuits subregion.

This is a négociant bottling by Maison Denis Philibert.

Peter Lehmann Stonewell Shiraz 1990s BarossaValley 3x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for approximetley 18 months in mostly French oak.

First made in 1987, Stonewell by Peter Lehmann is the flagship Shiraz from this iconic Barossa Valley producer.

This lot comprises of 2 bottles of 1996 vintage and 1 bottle of 1999 vintage

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

Domaine Henri Gouges \"Les Vaucrains\" 1988 Nuits-St-Georges 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Vaucrains in the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Del Bondio Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Rutherford, Napa Valley 4x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Rutherford AVA, located within California's renowned Napa Valley.

The Del Bondio family originally purchased land to farm in Napa Valley in the late 1800s making them one of the oldest grape growing families in the area. The family opened their Del Bondio winery in the early 2000s, however it appears the estate is no longer producing wine at this time. 

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

Pierre Bourée Fils 1959 Clos De Vougeot Grand-Cru​

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru walled vineyard and appellation of Clos De Vougeot, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

From historic Gevrey-Chambertin négociant Pierre Bourée Fils, founded in 1864.

Dow's 1983 Vintage Port

1983 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1985.

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.

Domaine Séguinot-Bordet 2017 Chablis 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic French appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing famous Chardonnay, which unlike other Chardonnay wines, rarely uses oak-agein

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

Domain Zind-Humbrecht \"Wine Sponge\" Gewurztraminer 2020 Alsace Grand-Cru 150cl

Ex-whisky cask fermented, dry Gewurztraminer from the renowned Grand Cru vineyard of Rangen in the Alsace region of eastern France.

The pressed juice for this Gewurztraminer was filled into an ex-Port Charlotte whisky barrel for fermentation. The barrel was used to mature \"Whisky Sponge\" Edition 4, a 2002 Port Charlotte.

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.