August 2023 Auction

Domaine De La Romanée​-Conti 1980 Richebourg Grand-Cru

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation, Richebourg, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits;.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly the most renowned estate in Burgundy today. The domaine uses 100% new oak to mature their wines which comes from their private supply in the Troncais forest.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 1979 Échézeaux Grand-Cru

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti's exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation, Échézeaux.

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly the most renowned estate in Burgundy today. The domaine uses 100% new oak to mature their wines which comes from their private supply in the Troncais forest.

Please see condition report regarding this lot.

N.M Rothschild (Lafite) & Sons 'Réserve Spéciale' 1995 Pauillac 150cl / Bicentenary

This rare bottle of Domaine Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) \"Réserve Spéciale\" is a limited edition released to commemorate the 200th anniversary of N M Rothschild & Sons from 1798 - 1998.

N.M Rothschild & Sons is the banking wing of this prestigious family.

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

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.

Château Cos D'Estournel 1970 St-Estephe 2eme-Cru

Château Cos D'Estournel 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.

From the oldest vines with an average of 55 years, this is a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60-65%) and Merlot (35-40%), occasionally with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and/or Petit Verdot.

Moet & Chandon Dry Imperial 1978 Vintage Champagne

1978 vintage champagne from the House of Moet & Chandon. Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne, created in 1869.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after brands in the world.

Delaforce 1970 Vintage Port

1970 vintage Port from the house of Delaforce.

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.

Delaforce was founded in 1834 and quickly became a renowned port producer. In the late 1800s - early 1900s the company was distinguished with a warrant as supplier of Port to the Portuguese Royal Household. The company was acquired by the Taylor-Fladgate Fonseca group (The Fladgate Partnership) in 2001. 

Château Picque-Caillou 1982 Pessac-Léognan 2x150cl

A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the southern Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan: matured for 12 months in 30-40% new oak barrels. 

Typically a blend of approximately 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot.

These are 1.5 litre magnum bottles. 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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin Brut 1966 Vintage Reserve Champagne 

1966 vintage Champagne from the House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin.

Founded in 1772 and based in Reims, Veuve is one of the largest and most renowned Champagne houses in the world. The company was purchased in 1986 by Louis Vuitton (now part of the LVMH group formed in 1987)

Maison Jean Germain 1988 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

From Meursault négociant Maison Jean Germain.

Pieroth 'Mühlhofener Rosenberg' Ruländer Eiswein 1983 Rheinpfalz 2x37.5cl

Sweet Pinot Gris, known as Ruländer in Germany, from the single vineyard of Rosenberg in the village of Mühlhofener, from the Rheinpfalz wine-region to the south of Frankfurt, Germany. 

Eiswein (or ice-wine) is made from grapes which were picked in the middle of winter. The water content inside each grape being frozen, when gently cold-pressed, the sweet sugary pulp is drawn separately and vinified to a delightfully sweet wine.

From the renowned Pieroth Estate. 

Jean Claude Boisset 1982 Criot-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the small, 1.6 hectare Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune subregion.

Criots-Bâtard-Montrachet is the most Southerly of Burgundy's Grand Cru vineyards and is also the only grand cru vineyard that lies entirely within the commune of Chassagne-Montrachet.

From négociant Jean Claude Boisset of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

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

Château Smith Haut Lafitte 1984 Graves Blanc

Located in the town of Martillac to the south of Bordeaux, Château Smith Haut Lafitte is a Grand Cru Classe estate, ranked within the 1959 Classification of Graves.

A Sauvignon Blanc dominant blend (90%) with Sauvignon Gris and Sémillon; barrel fermented and matured on its lees for 12 months in approximately 50% French new oak.

Harveys 'Very Old' Oloroso Blend Medium 30 Year Old Sherry 50cl

Oloroso Sherry aged for an average of 30 years from the renowned Harveys.

Oloroso Sherries are naturally dry, though the relatively high strength and full body of an Oloroso will give it an impression of roundness and even sweetness. Once opened it will begin to slowly lose some of its aroma and flavour but can be kept, corked and refrigerated, for up to two months after opening. The older the Oloroso, the longer it will stay perfect for consumption, as much as 12 months.

All Sherry is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.

Château De La Gardine 1968 Chateauneuf-Du-Pape

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 with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

Château De La Gardine's vines have an average age of 40-60 years. They age their Chateauneuf-Du-Pape for 9-14 months, 60% in vats and 40% in 1 to 6 year-old 225 litres oak barrels.

Pommery 'Dry Reserve' NV Vintage Champagne circa 1960s

Non-vintage Champagne from the house of Pommery, established in 1858.

Please note this is a non-vintage Champagne. We estimate this to be a circa 1960s bottling. 

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage champagne from the iconic House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. 

Founded in 1772 and based in Reims, Veuve is one of the largest and most renowned Champagne houses in the world. Veuve’s Yellow Label champagne is a blend of 50 to 60 parcels of cru grapes, up to 45% being Reserve.

The company was purchased in 1986 by Louis Vuitton (now part of the LVMH group formed in 1987)

Château Malescot-St-Exupéry 1976 Margaux 3eme-Cru

Château Malescot St Exupéry, in the appellation of Margaux, was ranked as a 3rd-Growth (3eme-Cru) Grand Cru estate in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Their wines are typically composed of approximately 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 10% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot; matured for 14-16 months in 80-100% new French Oak barrels.

Barton & Guestier 1971 Pomerol 2x73cl

A Merlot dominant blend from the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol.

From historic négociant, Barton & Guestier, which was founded in Bordeaux in 1725 and is present today in 130 countries around the world. Released to celebrate their 250th anniversary 1725 - 1975.

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