September 2023 Auction

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Alexander Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

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

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Stag's Leap 'S.L.V' Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley

Single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is one of California's great iconic wineries.  The winery came first to international attention and acclaim when its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon was ranked in 1st place by leading French wine experts following a blind tasting of top French and Californian wines - The Judgement Of Paris.

San Felice 'Il Grigio' 2011 Chianti Chianti Classico Gran Selezione 5x75cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the famed Chianti Classico in the heartland of Tuscany, renowned as the original area of Chianti - and, since 1924, identified as such by the stamp of a black rooster on gold.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

Gran Selezione classed wines (only found in Chianti Classico) must be made from 100% estate grown grapes, with at least 30 months of ageing in oak barrels.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 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.

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

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.

Santa Rita 'Reserva' Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Maipo Valley 4x75cl

Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile's famed Maipo Valley: matured for up to 8 months in American oak barrels. 

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

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.

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.

Santa Cristina Vin Santo 2018 Valdichiana, Tuscany 6x37.5cl

Vin Santo is a historic Tuscan sweet wine. The grapes are left to dry for months, as tradition dictates, then gently pressed.

Fermentation and ageing take place over a period of at least 2 years in small oak casks resulting in a dessert wine with natural residual sugars.

Please note that a shipping charge for 3 bottles applies to this lot.

Deutz Brut Classic NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage Champagne from the House of Deutz.

Deutz, formerly known as Deutz & Geldermann was founded in 1838.

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.

Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle \"Clos Apalta\" 2015 Colchagua

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the Chile's Colchagua Valley; Matured for 12 months in 9% new oak, 7% second use oak and 28% third use oak. 

The wines of Domaines Bournet-Lapostolle were formerly labelled 'Casa Lapostolle Clos Apalta'.

Stag's Leap 'Artemis' Cabernet Sauvignon 2001 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Stag's Leap Wine Cellars is one of California's great iconic wineries.  The winery came first to international attention and acclaim when its 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon was ranked in 1st place by leading French wine experts following a blind tasting of top French and Californian wines - The Judgement Of Paris.

Domaine Gouffier Cuvée Madeleine 2020 BourgogneBlanc 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the regional appellation of Bourgogne AOC

Vins Gouffier is a wine business comprising 5.5 hectares of vineyards in the villages of Fontaines and Mercurey, and also has a négoce business specializing in wines from the Côte Chalonnaise.

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

Domaine Ladry 2011 Madiran 10x75cl

Red wine blend of Tannat and Cabernet Sauvignon from the appellation of Madiran in the southwest of France.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 10 bottles applied to this lot.

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 Napa Valley 

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

Dom. Michel Lafarge Les Mitans 2006 Volnay 1er-Cru

Domaine Michel Lafarge is a producer of Burgundy wines located in Volnay, on the Côte de Beaune.

The domaine was established in the 18th Century by Michel Lafarge's great-great-grandparents and remains family-owned

Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley 

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for an extended period in 50% new oak barrels from Silver Oak's very own American oak cooperage.

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.

St Hallett Old Block Shiraz 2000s Barossa Valley 2x75cl

Old-vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

Old Block was first made in 1980 from the St Hallett Old Block vineyard. To qualify for the Old Block Shiraz, the vineyards must be planted on their own rootstock and be more than 50 years of age. The oldest vineyard used to create this wine was planted in 1856 whilst the youngest 1963.

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

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.