August 2022 Auction

Domaine De La Romanée-Conti 2003 Romanee-Saint-Vivant Grand-Cru 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the exceptional Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation, Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, often abbreviated to DRC is a historic and renowned estate located in the village of Vosne-Romanée. The vineyards cover a total area of 40 hectares, most of which are Pinot Noir which make up 99% of the grapes grown. The vines average thirty years of age, with some in excess of fifty. 

These 3 bottles are complete with their original wooden case.

This wine is sold in-bond. Please read our In-Bond Wine Buying Guide prior to bidding.

Château Lafite-Rothschild 2006 Pauillac 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Château Lafite Rothschild is an iconic first-growth property in Pauillac, North West of Bordeaux, France with vines first planted in the late 16th century by the Ségur family. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family since 1868.

Lafite was listed as one of only four 1st Growths in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - though sister-estate Château Mouton-Rothschild gained promotion from 2nd (2eme Cru) to 1st-Growth in 1973.

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

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

Châ​teau Petrus 1998 Pomerol 2x75cl

Châ​teau Petrus is undisputedly the top wine estate in the Bordeaux right-bank appellation of Pomerol and rightly lays claim to being one of the most famous estates in the world of wine.  Unofficially recognised as a \"Premier Grand Cru\" (no such classification exists in Pomerol), Petrus is considered first-among-equals with the likes of Mouton- and Lafite-Rothschild in regards to both quality and iconic stature. 

Petrus is small estate of just 11.4 hectares (28 acres) and produces its single-varietal wine entirely from Merlot grapes. Prior to 2010, small amounts of Cabernet Franc were used in some vintages. The wines are aged in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 20 months.

1998 was a small production year with only 2,400 cases produced.

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

These 2 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

Château Latour 1998 Pauillac 1er-Cru 6x150cl

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Médoc, Château Latour is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Château Latour is one of the oldest continuous wine-producing properties in the Pauillac appellation with vines being planted as early as the 14th century. Today, it is one of the most famous wine estates in the world. The name Latour, derived from the original Saint-Lambert tower placed close to the château (and more famously on the label), is a classic symbol of Bordeaux. The tower was in fact built as a pigeon roost around 1620.

Château Latour's Grand Vin is a classic left-bank Bordeaux-blend, produced exclusively from grapes picked from old-vines with Cabernet Sauvignon contributing to over 90% of the final blend; Maturation takes place in French Oak barrels for 18 months.

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

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

Château Cheval Blanc 1995 St-Emilion 1er-Grand Cru 12x75cl

Classified as Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\" and rightly considered an equal to the First Growth wines of the Medoc, Château Cheval Blanc is undisputedly the top wine estate in the appellation of Saint-Emilion.

Château Cheval Blanc (French for \"White Horse Castle\") is one of the great châteaux of Bordeaux with a history that can be traced back to the 1830s. The estate consists of an exceptional and unique vineyard in Saint-Émilion. The 39-hectare vineyard is further divided into 45 plots, and has vines with an average age of 42 years.

Cabernet Franc dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for 16-18 months in new French Oak barrels.

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

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Château Haut-Brion 2006 Graves 1er-Cru 12 x 75cl

From the appellation of Graves, Château Haut Brion is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates, listed as one of only five 1st Growth (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - and the only estate in this classification not actually located in the Medoc!

Founded in 1553 by Jean de Pontac, Haut-Brion is the oldest of Bordeaux's Grands Crus, it was also the first wine of Bordeaux's history to have the same name as the domain. Haut-Brion is a rarity amongst many Bordeaux growths in that it produces both red (Haut-Brion) and white (Haut-Brion Blanc) wine from it's 51 hectares of vines.

The wines of Chateau Haut Brion feature varying compositions of approximately 40-50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35-45% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured in oak barrels (80% new) for 18-22 months.

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

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Château Haut-Brion 2006 Graves 1er-Cru 12 x 75cl

From the appellation of Graves, Château Haut Brion is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates, listed as one of only five 1st Growth (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - and the only estate in this classification not actually located in the Medoc!

Founded in 1553 by Jean de Pontac, Haut-Brion is the oldest of the Bordeaux's Grands Crus, it was also the first wine in Bordeaux history to have the same name as the domain. Haut-Brion is a rarity amongst many Bordeaux growths in that it produces both red (Haut-Brion) and white (Haut-Brion Blanc) wine from it's 51 hectares of vines.

The wines of Château Haut-Brion feature varying compositions of approximately 40-50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35-45% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured in oak barrels (80% new) for 18-22 months.

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

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Château Lafite-Rothschild 1998 Pauillac 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Château Lafite Rothschild is an iconic first-growth property in Pauillac, North West of Bordeaux, France with vines first planted in the late 16th century by the Ségur family. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family since 1868.

Lafite was listed as one of only four 1st Growths in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - though sister-estate Château Mouton-Rothschild gained promotion from 2nd (2eme Cru) to 1st-Growth in 1973.

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

Domaine Georges Roumier \"Les Amoureuses\" 1980 Chambolle-Musigny 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the renowned Premier Cru vineyard of Les Amoureuses in the renowned Burgundian appellation of Chambolle-Musigny.

Les Amoureuses is considered one of, if not the best of the 24 Premier Cru climats in Chambolle-Musigny with many wine experts considering it to be the equivalent of a Grand Cru.

Château Margaux 1985 Margaux 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Château Margaux is one of only four estates to be granted Premier Cru status in the original 1855 Classification of Médoc. A legendary producer, the estate has been fundamental in the establishment of Bordeaux's reputation today.

Château Margaux’s Grand Vin is a classic left-bank Bordeaux blend with Cabernet Sauvignon as the dominant grape. The wine is matured for 18-24 months in new French Oak barrels.

From the outstanding 1985 vintage.

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

Châ​teau Petrus 2001 Pomerol

Châ​teau Petrus is undisputedly the top wine estate in the Bordeaux right-bank appellation of Pomerol and rightly lays claim to being one of the most famous estates in the world of wine.  Unofficially recognised as a \"Premier Grand Cru\" (no such classification exists in Pomerol), Petrus is considered first-among-equals with the likes of Mouton- and Lafite-Rothschild in regards to both quality and iconic stature. As there is no second wine at Pétrus, where the declassified juice ends up is one of the wine world’s great mysteries.

Petrus is small estate of just 11.4 hectares (28 acres) and produces its single-varietal wine entirely from Merlot grapes. Prior to 2010, small amounts of Cabernet Franc were used in some vintages. The wines are aged in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 20 months.

Châ​teau Petrus 1988 Pomerol

Châ​teau Petrus is undisputedly the top wine estate in the Bordeaux right-bank appellation of Pomerol and rightly lays claim to being one of the most famous estates in the world of wine.  Unofficially recognised as a \"Premier Grand Cru\" (no such classification exists in Pomerol), Petrus is considered first-among-equals with the likes of Mouton- and Lafite-Rothschild in regards to both quality and iconic stature. As there is no second wine at Pétrus, where the declassified juice ends up is one of the wine world’s great mysteries.

Petrus is small estate of just 11.4 hectares (28 acres) and produces its single-varietal wine entirely from Merlot grapes. Prior to 2010, small amounts of Cabernet Franc were used in some vintages. The wines are aged in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 20 months.

Château Ausone 2002 St-Emilion 1er-Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Châ​teau​ Ausone has held rank of Premier Grand Cru Classe \"A\" in each Classification of Saint-Emilion since the qualification's formation in 1959.

The wines are typically a blend of 50 - 60% Cabernet Franc and 40 - 50% Merlot from old vines with an average age of 55+ years, their Cabernet Franc Vines are seriously old at over 100 years of age! Matured for 18 - 24 months, most vintages in 100% new oak. 

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

Château Ausone 1985 St-Emilion 1er-Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Châ​teau​ Ausone has held rank of Premier Grand Cru Classe \"A\" in each Classification of Saint-Emilion since the qualification's formation in 1959.

The wines are typically a blend of 50 - 60% Cabernet Franc and 40 - 50% Merlot from old vines with an average age of 55+ years, their Cabernet Franc Vines are seriously old at over 100 years of age! Matured for 18 - 24 months, most vintages in 100% new oak. 

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

Châ​teau Petrus 1981 Pomerol

Châ​teau Petrus is undisputedly the top wine estate in the Bordeaux right-bank appellation of Pomerol and rightly lays claim to being one of the most famous estates in the world of wine.  Unofficially recognised as a \"Premier Grand Cru\" (no such classification exists in Pomerol), Petrus is considered first-among-equals with the likes of Mouton- and Lafite-Rothschild in regards to both quality and iconic stature. As there is no second wine at Pétrus, where the declassified juice ends up is one of the wine world’s great mysteries.

Petrus is small estate of just 11.4 hectares (28 acres) and produces its single-varietal wine entirely from Merlot grapes. Prior to 2010, small amounts of Cabernet Franc were used in some vintages. The wines are aged in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 20 months.

Châ​teau Petrus 1979 Pomerol

Châ​teau Petrus is undisputedly the top wine estate in the Bordeaux right-bank appellation of Pomerol and rightly lays claim to being one of the most famous estates in the world of wine.  Unofficially recognised as a \"Premier Grand Cru\" (no such classification exists in Pomerol), Petrus is considered first-among-equals with the likes of Mouton- and Lafite-Rothschild in regards to both quality and iconic stature. As there is no second wine at Pétrus, where the declassified juice ends up is one of the wine world’s great mysteries.

Petrus is small estate of just 11.4 hectares (28 acres) and produces its single-varietal wine entirely from Merlot grapes. Prior to 2010, small amounts of Cabernet Franc were used in some vintages. The wines are aged in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 20 months.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2009 Vintage Champagne 6x75cl

2009 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Founded in 1776, the Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

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

Dom Perignon 2012 Vintage Champagne 6x75cl

2012 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.

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

Château Lafite-Rothschild 2015  Pauillac 1er-Cru

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in new oak barrels for between 18 to 20 months.

Château Lafite Rothschild is an iconic first-growth property in Pauillac, North West of Bordeaux, France with vines first planted in the late 16th century by the Ségur family. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family since 1868.

Lafite was listed as one of only four 1st Growths in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - though sister-estate Château Mouton-Rothschild gained promotion from 2nd (2eme Cru) to 1st-Growth in 1973.

This 2015 vintage is a blend of 91% Cabernet Sauvignon and 9% Merlot.

Château d'Ampuis \"Etienne Guigal\" 2011 Côte-Rôtie 12x75cl

This Syrah comes from 7 of the most exceptional plots of the domain from an average of 50 year old vines planted in the 16th century. It is aged for 38 months in new oak.

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley.  The wine is typically a blend dominated by Syrah with small quantities of up to 20% of the white grape, Viognier permitted.

A blend of 93% syrah and 7% viognier.

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

This wine is sold in-bond. Please read our In-Bond Wine Buying Guide prior to bidding.

Chateaux Rothschild 1985 Pauillac 3x150cl Wooden Presentation Box

A smartly presented case of three 1985 vintage wines from Bordeaux.

• Château Mouton-Rothschild 1985 Pauillac 1er-Cru 150cl

Elevated to 1st-Growth of the 1855 Classification of Medoc in 1973, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates. This is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in French Oak barrels for 18-22 months.

• Château Clerc Milon 1985 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 150cl

Chateau Clerc Milon is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.  Located between the renowned Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild, Ch. Clerc Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Mouton) family in 1970. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

• Château Mouton Baronne Philippe 1985 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 150cl

From the appellation of Pauillac, Chateau d'Armailhac is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.  Historically named, among other names, Ch. Mouton Baronne Philippe, the chateau was purchased by the Rothschild (Mouton) family in 1934. This is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 14-16 months.

These 3 bottles are presented in their original wooden case

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

Château De Beaucastel 1978 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape  3x75cl

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, although white wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

Château de Beaucastel is one of the most well known estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It's red Châteauneuf du Pape includes all 13 varieties of the appellation, with a higher proportion of Mourvèdre.

The blend for their Châteauneuf du Pape red is approximatley; 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% and the remaining is made up from a mix of the other permitted varieties.

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

Avignonesi & Capannelle 50&50 2017 Tuscany 12 Litre (Balthazar)

50&50 is a wine sprung from the friendship which binds the owners of Avignonesi in Montepulciano and Capannelle in Chianti Classico. The first vintage was 1988 and it was born as an experiment, almost by chance: during a dinner the former owners of the two wineries started to compare, mix and match their wines, and came up with the even blend of 50% Sangiovese and 50% Merlot. This wine has been matured in French Oak barriques for 24 months.

This is a 12 litre bottle also know as a Balthazar bottle, the equivalent of 16 regular bottles of wine!

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 equivalent to 16 bottles applied to this lot.

This bottles is complete with its original wooden case.

Domaine Jean Grivot \"La Combe d'Orveaux\" 1985 Chambolle-Musigny 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of La Combe d'Orveaux in the renowned Burgundian appellation of Chambolle-Musigny.

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.

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

W&J Graham's Finest Reserve 1945 Vintage Port

An incredibly old and rare 1945 vintage port from the iconic Port house Graham's. 1945 is widely regarded as one of the standout vintages for Port in the 20th Century.

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.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. Its flagship estate is Quinta dos Malvedos is one of the Douro's greatest vineyard properties. 

Churchill's 2003 Vintage Port 12x75cl

Churchill’s was originally founded in 1981 by John Graham and his two brothers, Anthony and William of the renowned Graham's Port family who have produced wine from the Douro Valley for over 200 years. It was the first new Port Wine Company to be established in over 50 years. A total of only eleven vintages have been declared by Churchill's since its first in 1982.

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.

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

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Chateau Leoville Las Cases 1982 St-Julien 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

From the Saint-Julien appellation, Chateau Leoville Las Cases is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Léoville-Las Cases was once part of a much larger estate until the time of the French Revolution when a portion was separated into what is today Château Léoville-Barton. In 1840, the estate was again divided and the land that would eventually become Château Léoville-Poyferré was split off. Since the mid 20th century the Delon family have been owners of this estate who are also owners of châteaux Potensac and Nénin.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18-20 months in oak barrels of which up to 90% are new each year.

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

Dom Perignon 1996 Vintage Champagne 2x75cl

1996 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.

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

Chateau d'Yquem 1956 Sauternes 1er-Cru-Supérieur

The famed Chateau d'Yquem's signature Sauternes wine is made with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. These grapes are 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 most incredible sweet wine. With a yield limited to one glass per vine, Château d'Yquem is a Sauternes wine whose rareness contributes to its prestige.

One of the world’s most prized and enviable wines, Château d’Yquem is Sauternes’ only classified Premier-Cru-Supérieur, and recognised as one of the top wines of Bordeaux.

Paul Jaboulet Aîné \"La Chapelle\" 1998 Hermitage 6x75cl

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

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most well known names in the Rhône and Hermitage, ‘La Chapelle’ is the estates most renowned wine. La Chapelle is made from 100% Syrah and is a blend from their top sites including the revered vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. They also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

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

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Paul Jaboulet La Chapelle 2002 Hermitage 6x75cl

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

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most well known names in the Rhône and Hermitage ‘La Chapelle’ is their most renowned wine. La Chapelle is made from 100% Syrah and is a blend from their top sites including the revered vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. They also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

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

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing.

Chateau Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 1983 Pauillac 2eme-Cru 7x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the 1983 vintage; From the Pauillac appellation; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Baron (formerly, Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville) is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is frequently referred to as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

These 7 bottles are presented in their original wooden case

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 7 bottles applied to this lot.