December 2022 Auction

Château Margaux 1966 Margaux 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Giving its estate's name to the greater appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc, Chateau Margaux is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 18-24 months in new French Oak barrels.

These 12 bottles are presented in their original wooden case, previously unopened prior to this listing- See condition report regarding box

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

Château Margaux 1985 Margaux 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Giving its estate's name to the greater appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc, Chateau Margaux is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates and one of the most iconic wineries in the world

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 18-24 months in new French Oak barrels.

Taylor's 1948 Vintage Port 3x75cl

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

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.

These Ports are from the very good 1948 vintage. 

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

Domaine Georges Noëllat 2013 Grands-Echezeaux Grand-Cru 12x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Grands-Echezeaux.

These bottles are presented in their original cardboard case.

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

Château Haut-Brion 2006 Pessac-Leognan 1er-Grand-Cru 3x75cl

From the appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), 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 Médoc. Although Haut Brion was located in Graves (the other four are in the Médoc), the Château was recognised for the exceptional quality of its wines and has always merited its place amongst the finest wines of Bordeaux and indeed the world.

The wines of Château Haut-Brion feature varying compositions of approximately 40-50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40-60% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc; matured in oak barrels (approximately 70-80% new) for 18-22 months.

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

Louis Roederer Cristal 1989 Vintage Champagne 3x75cl

1989 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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Armand De Brignac \"Ace Of Spades\" Brut Gold Non-Vintage Champagne 6 Litre (Methuselah)

A large 6 litre bottle, also known as a Methuselah, Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned Champagne House of Cattier.

Armand De Brignac (also known as \"Ace of Spades\" Champagne) has been produced since 1763 by the Cattier Family in the village of Chigny Les Roses. For each bottling, three vintages from outstanding harvest years are blended together to comprise the final cuvée.

Each bottle of Armand de Brignac is coated in metal, finished with the hand application of French pewter labels and polished.

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

Seppelt 100 Year Old Para Port Liqueur 1881 Australia

Produced in a style roughly mirroring that of the fortified Ports from Portugal, this is a fortified Tawny wine from the legendary Seppeltsfield vineyards in Australia's Barossa Valley. Para 100 year old port is believed to be made from Mourvedre, Shiraz, Cabernet and Grenache.

In 1878, Benno Seppelt began the tradition of laying down a single chosen 500 Litre barrel of the winery's \"port\" with the decree that the puncheon not be opened for 100 years. 

This wine is from the 1881 vintage and was bottled in 1981- released after an incredible 100 years of maturing. This is one of only 110 bottles produced.

This lot is complete with a certificate of authenticity from Seppelt.

Chateau d'Yquem 1959 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.

Château Haut-Brion 1982 Pessac-Léognan Pessac-Leognan 1er-Grand-Cru

From the appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), 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 Médoc. Although Haut Brion was located in Graves (the other four are in the Médoc), the Château was recognised for the exceptional quality of its wines and has always merited its place amongst the finest wines of Bordeaux and indeed the world.

The wines of Château Haut-Brion feature varying compositions of approximately 40-50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40-60% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc; matured in oak barrels (approximately 70-80% new) for 18-22 months.

Domaine René Engel \"Les Brulees\" 2002 Vosne-Romanee 1er-Cru

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

Château Palmer 1959 Margaux 3eme-Cru

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

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in French Oak barrels for 18-20 months.

Domaine Georges Roumier 1996 Chambolle-Musigny 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from one of Burgundy's greatest domaines in the renowned appellation of Chambolle-Musigny.

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

Château Latour 1947 Pauillac 1er-Cru

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'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.

Château Lafite-Rothschild 1912 Pauillac 1er-Cru

An incredibly old 1912 vintage from Château Lafite-Rothschild.

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.

Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc-De-Blancs Brut 1995 Vintage Champagne

1995 vintage Champagne from the House of Salon's famed Le Mesnil vineyard.

Salon is a unique champagne. A single terroir, a single cru and a single grape variety. It is produced only in exceptional years (there were only 37 releases in the entirety of the 20th century). Blanc-De-Blancs Champagnes are produced from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

Château Gruaud-Larose 1961 St-Julien 2eme-Cru 2x75cl / Cordier

Château Gruaud-Larose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 16-18 months in approximately 30% new French oak barrels.

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

Château Lafite-Rothschild 1996 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.

Domaine Leflaive \"Clavoillon\" 2004 Puligny-Montrachet 1er-Cru 2x150cl

Chardonnay from the single Premier Cru vineyard of Le Clavoillon in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

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.

Château Lafite-Rothschild 1986 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 wine is from the great 1986 vintage.

Chateau d'Yquem 1959 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.

Chateau d'Yquem 1955 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.

Graham's 1952 Single Harvest Tawny Port / Queens Diamond Jubilee

A limited release Single Harvest Tawny Port, matured for an incredible six decades, produced to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather. The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

This commemorative bottling was specially selected by renowned Wine & Sprit Merchants, Berry Bro's & Rudd. 

1952 vintage, bottled in 2012.

Château Mouton-Rothschild 1982 Pauillac 1er-Cru

Château Mouton-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.  In spite of its prominence, the estate was listed as only a 2nd-Growth in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - an injustice that was finally confirmed with their promotion to the exclusive rank of 1st-Growth in 1973.

The vineyards of Château Mouton-Rothschild are planted to 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot - a ratio to which their wine roughly follows with slight annual variation; Matured in 100% new French Oak barrels for 18-22 months.

This wine is from the exceptional 1982 vintage.

Château Haut-Brion 1982 Pessac-Leognan 1er-Grand-Cru

From the appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), 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 Médoc. Although Haut Brion was located in Graves (the other four are in the Médoc), the Château was recognised for the exceptional quality of its wines and has always merited its place amongst the finest wines of Bordeaux and indeed the world.

The wines of Château Haut-Brion feature varying compositions of approximately 40-50% Cabernet Sauvignon and 40-60% Merlot, with Cabernet Franc; matured in oak barrels (approximately 70-80% new) for 18-22 months.

Domaine Georges Roumier \"Les Cras\" 2002 Chambolle-Musigny 1er-Cru

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

Domaine Georges Roumier \"Les Cras\" 2002 Chambolle-Musigny 1er-Cru

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

Château Ausone 1988 St-Emilion 1er-Grand-Cru 2x75cl

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.

Doudet Naudin 2014 Clos-St-Denis Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru appellation of Clos Saint-Denis within Burgundy's famed Côte de Nuits.

These 6 bottles are presented in their original wooden case.

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

Tua Rita Redigaffi 1996 Tuscany 3x75cl

100% Merlot from the province of Livorno, located in the Tuscan wine-region; Matured for 18-20 months in French oak barriques.

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

Domaine Armand Rousseau 1998 Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Charmes-Chambertin.

Krug Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug.

The renowned Champagne house of Krug was founded by Johann-Joseph Krug in 1843 and has since been in the hands of the family for six generations.