February 2025 Auction

Domaine de la Romanée-Conti 2012  Montrachet Grand-Cru

Famed Burgundian Chardonnay from the legendary Grand Cru vineyard and appellation, Montrachet.

Founded in 1869, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and prestigious estates in Burgundy today. The Domaine uses 100% new oak to mature their wines which comes from their private supply in the Troncais forest.

One of 1172 bottles produced from the 2012 vintage.

Château Mouton-Rothschild 2005 Pauillac 1er-Cru 600cl

Despite being initially classified as a Second Growth estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for its promotion to First Growth status in 1973, making it the only estate to have been elevated to this status.

The Château's labels are also known for featuring original artwork by famous artists, starting with the 1945 vintage. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Andy Warhol have contributed to the label art over the years, making each vintage of Mouton Rothschild not only a masterpiece of winemaking but also a collector's item. 1945 was the first of the artist's label series (except for the one-off in 1924).

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 is a 6 litre bottle. Large-format bottles are great for extended ageing periods due to the wine's slower rate of maturation.

This bottle is presented in it's original wooden case.

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

Châ​teau Petrus 1982 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 Margaux 2003 Margaux 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Giving its estate's name to the greater appellation and ranked as one of the original four First Growths (Premier Crus) in the famed 1855 Classification of the Médoc, Château Margaux is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Its history can be traced back to the 12th century when it was known as \"La Mothe de Margaux,\" a fortified castle. Château Margaux's vineyards are situated on gravelly soils along the left bank of the Gironde estuary, providing excellent drainage and optimal sun exposure for grape cultivation.

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

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

Domaine de la Romanée​-Conti 1996 Grands Echezeaux Grand-Cru

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

Created in 1937, the renowned Echézeaux Grand Cru appellation is located in the Côtes de Nuits between Clos de Vougeot, Chambolle Musigny and Vosne-Romanée with approximately 80 vineyard owners. Only red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape are permitted.

Bottle number 2683 of 8271.

Domaine de la Romanée​-Conti 1993 Richebourg Grand-Cru

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand-Cru vineyard and appellation of Richebourg, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits. 

There are several vineyard owners in Richebourg with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti who own just under half (3.51 hectares) being the most acclaimed.

Founded in 1869, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and prestigious estates in Burgundy today. The Domaine uses 100% new oak to mature their wines which comes from their private supply in the Troncais forest.

This is bottle number 09257.

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.

Domaine de la Romanée​-Conti 1993 Richebourg Grand-Cru

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand-Cru vineyard and appellation of Richebourg, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits. 

There are several vineyard owners in Richebourg with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti who own just under half (3.51 hectares) being the most acclaimed.

Founded in 1869, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and prestigious estates in Burgundy today. The Domaine uses 100% new oak to mature their wines which comes from their private supply in the Troncais forest.

This is bottle number 04816.

Domaine de la Romanée​-Conti 1993 Richebourg Grand-Cru

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand-Cru vineyard and appellation of Richebourg, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits. 

There are several vineyard owners in Richebourg with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti who own just under half (3.51 hectares) being the most acclaimed.

Founded in 1869, Domaine de la Romanée-Conti or simply “DRC” is undoubtedly one of the most renowned and prestigious estates in Burgundy today. The Domaine uses 100% new oak to mature their wines which comes from their private supply in the Troncais forest.

This is bottle number 04820.

Henri Boillot 2015 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Bâtard-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune: aged in 350 litre new oak barrels. 

The Boillot Domaine dates back to 1885 when it was known as Domaine Jean Boillot, named after Henri's father. Today it  is one of the most distinguished producers in Meursault.

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

R. López de Heredia 'Viña Tondonia' 1996 Rioja Gran Reserva Blanco 6x75cl

A white wine blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. The white wines of Rioja (Rioja Blanco) account for around 10% of production each year and must contain a minimum of 51% Viura, with the remainder being made up of other permitted varieties; Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Malvasia.

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

Châ​teau Petrus 1999 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.

Domaine Ramonet 1990 Montrachet Grand-Cru 150cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Montrachet.

The iconic Domaine Ramonet was founded in the 1920s by Pierre Ramonet who ran operations until 1983. The domaine was then run by his grandsons Noël Ramonet and his brother Jean-Claude until 2014 when Noël retired and in 2016 Jean-Claude’s daughters Anne-France and Clarisse joined him. The wines have since been labelled “Jean-Claude Ramonet” and are some of the most sought-after in all of Burgundy. 

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.

R. López de Heredia 'Viña Tondonia' 1994 Rioja Gran Reserva Blanco 5x75cl

A white wine blend of 90% Viura and 10% Malvasia from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. The white wines of Rioja (Rioja Blanco) account for around 10% of production each year and must contain a minimum of 51% Viura, with the remainder being made up of other permitted varieties; Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Malvasia.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Haut-Brion 1989 Pessac-Léognan 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 (Premier Grand Cru Classé) in the famed 1855 Classification of Médoc.  

It is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most prestigious wine-producing properties in the region, with a history dating back to the late 16th century. The estate's name originates from the elevated position (\"haut\") of its vineyards and the proximity to a nearby stream (\"Brion\"). 

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

Château Rayas 'Réservé' 1971 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.

Châteauneuf-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 Leoville Las Cases 1982 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru 4x75cl

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

The compositions of Le Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases varies with each vintage, yet are true to Bordeaux' classic left-bank formula of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, Merlot moderance, some Cabernet Franc and a tiny dash of Petit Verdot; matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

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

Domaine Ponsot 2013 Corton-Charlemagne Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Corton-Charlemagne within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune, Burgundy: aged for 16 months in old French oak barrels. 

The average age of the Corton-Charlemagne vines is approximately 50+ years. The wines are typically aged in traditional oak barrels, new oak use varies depending on the winery. 

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

M.Chapoutier 'L'Ermite' 2020 Ermitage Blanc 6x75cl

Old vine Marsanne from the iconic northern Rhone valley appellation of Hermitage.

Maison Chapoutier is without doubt one of the oldest and most renowned names in the Rhône producing some of the finest Hermitage. Today Chapoutier is both a negociant and wine maker and are active all over the Rhone valley in every major appellation owning close to 25% of the entire appellation.

Hermitage or Ermitage is a small but world-renowned appellation located in the Northern Rhône, responsible for some of France's most prestigious red wines made from Syrah. Though typically made with 100% Syrah, regulations allow the addition of up to 15% of the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne to be included. White wine is also produced in Hermitage in smaller quantities.

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

Château Ausone 2005 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand-Cru

Châ​teau​ Ausone is an iconic estate that has held rank of Premier Grand Cru Classe \"A\" in each Classification of Saint-Émilion since the qualification's formation in 1959. In 2021 Château Ausone voluntary withdrew from the official Saint-Émilion classification system as they did not agree with the new classification specifications.

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. 

Domaine Leflaive 2014 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Bâtard-Montrachet.

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. 

Domaine Jean Grivot 'Aux Brûlées' 2008 Vosne-Romanée1er-Cru 6x75cl

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

The renowned Vosne-Romanée appellation is located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and famed for it's high quality wines made from Pinot Noir. Though most wines produced are 100% Pinot Noir, regulations allow for the addition of up to 15% of the white wine grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris to be included, however this is rarely utilised by producers. Originally called Vosne until 1866 when Romanée was added paying homage to it's most famed vineyard- La Romanée. The area is also home to other prized Premier and Grand Cru vineyards: Romanée-Conti, La Grand Rue, La Tâche, Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

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.

Salon Cuvée ‘S’ Le Mesnil Blanc-de-Blancs Brut 1983 Vintage Champagne

1983 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 wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

Domaine Leflaive 2014 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Bâtard-Montrachet.

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. 

Domaine Leflaive 2014 Bâtard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Bâtard-Montrachet.

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. 

Domaine Leflaive 1990 Chevalier-Montrachet Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Chevalier-Montrachet in the 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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Leflaive 2014 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Bienvenues-Bâtard-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. 

Domaine Leflaive 2014 Bienvenues-Bâtard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Bienvenues-Bâtard-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. 

Paul Jaboulet 'La Chapelle' 1978 Hermitage

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage.

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most prominent names in the Rhône and Hermitage. La Chapelle is their flagship wine, made from 100% Syrah from a blend from their top sites including the acclaimed vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. The estate also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

Hermitage or Ermitage is a small but world-renowned appellation located in the Northern Rhône, responsible for some of France's most prestigious red wines made from Syrah. Though typically made with 100% Syrah, regulations allow the addition of up to 15% of the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne to be included. White wine is also produced in Hermitage in smaller quantities.

Châ​teau Petrus 1980 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 Beychevelle 2005 St-Julien 4eme-Cru 12x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for approximately 18 months in French Oak barrels (50% New).

Located in the appellation of Saint-Julien, the prestigious Château Beychevelle is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Beychevelle means “lower sails\" and was named in honour of Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette (Duke of Eperon) - the first owner of Beychevelle, who was also a Navy Admiral of France. Today the Chateau is owned by Grands Millésimes de France (Castel and Suntory Group).

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

Ridge Monte Bello 2019 Santa Cruz Mountains 6x75cl

An iconic name in Californian wine making, Ridge vineyards only began in the 1960's, however, wine has been produced at the site underthe name 'Monte Bello Winery' since 1885. Renowned for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Chardonnay, their Bordeaux-style blends are considered rivals to these from the great Bordeaux Chateaux. 

This 2019 vintage from the Monte Bello vineyard in the Santa Cruz Mountains AVA is made from a blend of; 82% Cabernet Sauvignon, 9% Merlot, 8% Petit Verdot and 1% Cabernet Franc.

These 6 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