January 2025 Auction

Château Montrose 1989 Saint-Estèphe 2eme-Cru 6x75cl

Château Montrose 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.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the left-bank appellation of Saint-Estèphe; Matured for approximately 18 months in 60% new French Oak barrels.

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

Château Latour 1982 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 1982 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 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 Montrose 1985 Saint-Estèphe 2eme-Cru 10x75cl

Château Montrose 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.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the left-bank appellation of Saint-Estèphe; Matured for approximately 18 months in 60% new French Oak barrels.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 10 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1988 Pauillac 2eme-Cru 7x75cl

Located in the Pauillac appellation, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande, often shorted to Château Pichon Lalande, tend to feature a higher proportion of Merlot within their Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blends, than other estates within the Pauillac appellation; Matured in new French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

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

Château Lynch-Bages 1983 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 9x75cl

From the appellation of Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The Château Lynch-Bages wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (60-80%), left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for a period of 15-18 months in 50-75% new French oak barrels. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 9 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Lafite-Rothschild 2002 Pauillac 1er-Cru 150cl

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.

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.

Châ​teau Lafleur 1985 Pomerol

The wine of Châ​teau Lafleur is made from a fairly balanced blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol; Matured for approximately 18 months in around 50% new small oak barrels.

The Châ​teau has been in the same family since it was established in 1872 by Henri Greloud. It was originally part of the same property as Chateau Le Gay but was later divided between Henri's sons making the seperate estates Chateau Le Gay and Lafleur.

Château Calon-Ségur 1993 Saint-Estèphe 3eme-Cru 11x75cl

From the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Estèphe, Château Calon-Ségur is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. The Château is home to one of the few walled vineyards in the Left Bank and is the most northerly of all the Médoc Grand-Crus Classés.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; Matured in 100% new oak barrels for 18-20 months.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 11 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Angélus 1993 St-Emilion 1er-Grand-Cru 5x75cl

Founded in the 18th Century, Chateau Angélus, known as Château L'Angélus until 1990, is a highly respected estate within the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Émilion- promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status in the 2012 reclassification. In 2022 Château Angélus withdrew it's application from the official Saint-Émilion classification system.

The wine is typically an even blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in new oak barrels for 18-22 months.

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

Château Rayas Reserve 1996 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

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 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 Talbot 1986 St-Julien 4eme-Cru 7x75cl

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 7 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Léoville-Barton 1985 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru 6x75cl

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

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

Château Rayas 'Pignan' Réserve 1990 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Chateau Rayas is one of the leading estates of Châteauneuf-du-Pape-Unlike most estates, their wine is 100% Grenache, 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.

Pignan, made with grapes from the north of the appellation, is their incredible 2nd wine.

Château d'Yquem 1971 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 Latour 1967 Pauillac 1er-Cru 2x75cl

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.

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

Château Grand-Pontet 2000 Saint-Emilion

A Merlot dominant blend from the Grand Cru Classé estate of Château Grand-Pontet in the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Emilion.

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

Château Clerc Milon 2008 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 12x75cl

Château 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, Château Clerc Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Mouton) family in 1970. Prior to 1970, it was known as Château Clerc-Milon Mondon.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

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.

Château Yon-Figeac 2000 Saint-Émilion Grand-Cru Classé 12x75cl

Since the formation of the Saint-Émilion Classification in 1955, and through every re-classification, Château Yon-Figeac has held its rank as Grand Cru Classé estate.

Merlot dominant (80%) blend from the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Émilion: matured for 12 months in 40% new French oak barrels. 

There is a fairly complicated classification system for the appellation which includes; Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Grand Cru Classé. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru may also be noted on labels but without the word \"Classé\", this means the wine is not part of this classification system. In recent years some top producers in the area have voluntarily withdrawn for the classification system.

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

Chateau d'Yquem 1963 Sauternes 1er-Cru-Superior

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 Clerc Milon 2008 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 12x75cl

Château 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, Château Clerc Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Mouton) family in 1970. Prior to 1970, it was known as Château Clerc-Milon Mondon.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

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.

Château Clerc Milon 2008 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 12x75cl

Château 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, Château Clerc Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Mouton) family in 1970. Prior to 1970, it was known as Château Clerc-Milon Mondon.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

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.

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey​ 1989 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey was ranked, as part of the former Chateau Peyraguey, as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Gironde.

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, 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 one of the worlds most sought after sweet wines.

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

Château Margaux 1989 Margaux 1er-Cru

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.

Chateau d'Yquem 1966 Sauternes 1er-Cru-Superior

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 Langoa Barton 1989 St-Julien 3eme-Cru 7x75cl

Located within the appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Langoa Barton is a 3rd Growth (3ème Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for approximately 20 months; 50% new French Oak barrels.

Château Langoa-Barton was the first of two Bordeaux wine estates bought by Hugh Barton in the 1820s, the other being Leoville-Barton, a 2nd Classified Growth estate. Out of all the 1855 Classified Growths, it is one of the few Chateau's that is still in the hands of the same family that was the owner at the time of the classification, currently managed by Lilian Barton Satrorius.

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

Château Beychevelle 1988 Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru 6x75cl

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Clarendon Hills 'Astralis' Syrah 1997 McLaren Vale 4x75cl

Astralis is an iconic wine made from 100% old-vine, single vineyard Shiraz (syrah); matured for approximately 18 months in 100% new French Oak barrels.

Founded in 1989, Clarendon Hills is a small but renowned family-run winery specialising in single vineyard wines.

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

Château Mouton Rothschild 1990 Pauillac 1er-Cru

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.

Calera 'Selleck Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2013 Mount Harlan 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Selleck, located within the Mount Harlan AVA of California's Central Coast.

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

Château Margaux 1964 Margaux 1er-Cru 3x75cl

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Ausone 1995 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.