December 2024 Auction

Château d'Yquem 1990 Sauternes 1er-Cru Superieur 12x75cl

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

Château d'Yquem can trace it's history back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

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

Screaming Eagle 1993 Napa Valley

From the Oakville district of Napa Valley, Screaming Eagle - established only in 1986 - is one of California's contemporarily-deemed cult wineries.  While generally relatively new operations, such \"cult\" wineries are renowned both for their wines of incredibly high quality and incredibly high value. Production remains low with only 400 to 750 cases produced annually which is available through an active member list only. 

Made from a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Screaming Eagle 1993 Napa Valley

From the Oakville district of Napa Valley, Screaming Eagle - established only in 1986 - is one of California's contemporarily-deemed cult wineries.  While generally relatively new operations, such \"cult\" wineries are renowned both for their wines of incredibly high quality and incredibly high value. Production remains low with only 400 to 750 cases produced annually which is available through an active member list only. 

Made from a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Screaming Eagle 1993 Napa Valley

From the Oakville district of Napa Valley, Screaming Eagle - established only in 1986 - is one of California's contemporarily-deemed cult wineries.  While generally relatively new operations, such \"cult\" wineries are renowned both for their wines of incredibly high quality and incredibly high value. Production remains low with only 400 to 750 cases produced annually which is available through an active member list only. 

Made from a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot and Cabernet Franc.

Carruades de Lafite 2000 Pauillac 12x75cl

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Médoc - prior to sister-estate Mouton-Rothschild's promotion in 1973 - Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Carruades de Lafite is the second-wine from Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, with the grapes sourced from neighbouring vineyards and the wine featuring a blend of 50-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30-50% Merlot and 0-5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Matured for 15-20 months in new oak barrels. 

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

Taylor's 'Scion' 1855 Tawny Port

Scion is an incredibly rare cask aged port which dates back to 1855 and has been maturing for a phenomenal 155 years- back to a time before Phylloxera arrived in the Douro Valley and destroyed the majority of its vineyards. Two casks had been passed down through generations of a renowned Douro family who had stored it in a wine lodge within the village of Prezegueda in the Corgo Valley. In 2009 the remaining family descendant and last owner of the port passed and the decision was made to sell the casks to Taylor's in January 2010.

Taylor's have described Scion as \"one of the oldest and rarest aged tawny ports ever sold and one of very few pre-Phylloxera wines from any vineyard region to reach us in perfect condition.\"

Château d'Yquem 1990 Sauternes 1er-Cru Superieur 6x75cl

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

Château d'Yquem can trace it's history back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

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

Domaine Leflaive 'Les Pucelles' 2004 Puligny-Montrachet 1er-Cru 6x75cl

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

Founded in 1717 and an entirely family run domaine since its creation, Domaine Leflaive is one of the most famous estates in Puligny-Montrachet-often described as Burgundy’s greatest white wine Domaines.

The Domaine typically ages it's white wines for 12 months in 20-25% new oak.

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

Château d'Yquem 2019 Sauternes 1er-Cru Supérieur 6x75cl

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

Château d'Yquem can trace it's history back to 1593, the estate has long been recognised for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

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

Francois Raveneau \"Butteaux\" 2003 Chablis 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyards of Butteaux in the iconic French appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

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

Le Petit Mouton de Mouton-Rothschild 2009 Pauillac 6x75cl

Le Petit Mouton is the second wine from the 1st-Growth (1er-Cru) Pauillac estate, Chateau Mouton-Rothschild. Produced since the 1993 vintage, it takes it's name after the residence of its owner, Philippine de Rothschild.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend - sourced from younger vines than used in their grand vin; matured in oak barrels for an undisclosed period of time.

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.

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

Château Cheval Blanc 1979 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand Cru 4x75cl

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-Émilion. In 2021 Château Cheval Blanc voluntary withdrew from the official Saint-Émilion classification system as they did not agree with the new classification specifications

Château Cheval Blanc is made from a fairly even blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small portion of Cabernet Sauvignon; matured for approximately 18 months in 100% new French Oak barrels.

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

Niepoort 1997 Vintage Port​ 12x75cl

1997 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. Bottled in 1999.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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

Château Léoville Poyferré 1966 St-Julien 2eme-Cru 12x75cl

From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Léoville Poyferré is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The vineyard of Château Léoville Poyferré extends over 80 hectares and is planted to 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc -  a ratio in which the wines roughly follow with slight vintage variation. 

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

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

Niepoort 1997 Vintage Port​ 12x75cl

1997 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. Bottled in 1999.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 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. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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

Château Lafite-Rothschild 2011 Pauillac 1er-Cru 2x75cl

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 and is one of the most esteemed wine estates in the world. The first known recorded reference of Lafite dates all the way back to 1234 with vines first planted around the late 17th century by the Ségur family.

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Armand Rousseau 'Clos Saint Jacques' 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er-Cru

Old vine Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos Saint-Jacques in the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits.

Produced by the legendary Domaine Armand Rousseau- one of the great Domaines of Burgundy. The Domaine Armand Rousseau estate owns 1/3 of the total surface area of ​​Clos Saint Jacques- 2 hecatres

Château Latour 1949 Pauillac 1er-Cru

An incredibly old 1949 vintage from Château Latour. 

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 Rayas 'Réservé' 2010 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Château Rayas is one of the leading estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Unlike most estates, their wine is made from 100% Grenache which comes from a small ten-hectare vineyard, matured in huge old oak vats for approximately 16 months prior to bottling.

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 Rayas Réservé 2010 Châteauneuf-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 Rayas is one of the leading estates of Chateauneuf-Du-Pape. Unlike most estates, their wine is 100% Grenache which comes from a small ten-hectare vineyard, matured in huge old oak vats for approximately 16 months prior to bottling.

Château Rayas Réservé 2009 Châteauneuf-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 Rayas is one of the leading estates of Chateauneuf-Du-Pape. Unlike most estates, their wine is 100% Grenache which comes from a small ten-hectare vineyard, matured in huge old oak vats for approximately 16 months prior to bottling.

Château d'Yquem 1956 Sauternes 1er-Cru Supérieur

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

Château d'Yquem can trace it's history back to 1593, the estate has long been recognised for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

Louis Roederer Cristal 1996 Vintage Champagne 150cl

1996 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 months after disgorgement. 

Founded in 1776, the renowned 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.

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 Lafite-Rothschild 1929 Pauillac 1er-Cru

An incredibly old 1929 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 and is one of the most esteemed wine estates in the world. The first known recorded reference of Lafite dates all the way back to 1234 with vines first planted around the late 17th century by the Ségur family.

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.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1975 Graves Grand-Cru 2x73cl

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation (originally Graves before 1987), is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959. 

The Pessac-Léognan wine region was carved out of the Graves sub-region in 1987. Many estates in what is now Pessac-Léognan were labelled under Graves prior to 1987, such as Château La Mission Haut-Brion.

Typically a Merlot dominant blend closely followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc; aged in oak barriques (70-85% new) for 18- 20 months.

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

Château Talbot 1996 St-Julien 4eme-Cru 12x75cl

One of the most recognisable wine estates in Bordeaux, Château Talbot is typically a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend along with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc; Aged for approximately 18 months in small oak barriques (50% new).

Château Talbot is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is renowned for its consistency and ageing ability.

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

Domaine François Raveneau 'Clos' 2012 Chablis Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the Grand Cru walled-vineyard of (Les) Clos in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chablis: aged for 10 months in barrels. 

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2010 Tuscany 6x75cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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

Louis Jadot 2012 Chambertin Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru Burgundian appellation of Chambertin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits.

Founded in 1859 in Beaune, Louis Jadot is one of the most prestigious vignerons in all of Burgundy. This wine was matured for 18 months in 1/3 new barrels from the Louis Jadot cooperage.

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

Maison Leroy 'En Hommage à l'An 2000' Bourgogne 3x75cl

En Hommage à l'An 2000 is a non-vintage Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy) produced by négociant, Leroy.

Founded by François Leroy in 1868 in the village of Auxey-Duresses, Leroy is both a négociant house and a Domaine. The Domaine (established in 1988) bottles have red capsules while Maison Leroy wines have white capsules.

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

Château d'Yquem 1965 Sauternes 1er-Cru Supérieur

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

Château d'Yquem can trace it's history back to 1593, the estate has long been recognised for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

Château Talbot 1996 St-Julien 4eme-Cru 12x75cl

One of the most recognisable wine estates in Bordeaux, Château Talbot is typically a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend along with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc; Aged for approximately 18 months in small oak barriques (50% new).

Château Talbot is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is renowned for its consistency and ageing ability.

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