January 2025 Auction

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne 2x75cl

Special Cuvée is a non-vintage Champagne made from 85% Grand and Premier Cru vineyards from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

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

Vietti Castiglione 'Brunate' 2012 Barolo

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

This wine from the renowned Vietti estate is 100% Nebbiolo from vineyards within selected crus surrounding the village of Castiglione Falletto.

Berry Bros and Rudd 1970 Vintage Port / Berry's Own Selection

1970 vintage Port from renowned London wine and spirit merchants, Berry Brothers & Rudd. Bottled in 1972.

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. 

Ben Glaetzer 'Amon-Ra' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Amon-Ra, one of the Barossa Valley's iconic wines, is produced from old-vine Shiraz (50-130 years old) from the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley.  Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels.

This family-owned boutique winery was founded in 1995, today the winery is run by respected winemaker Ben Glaetzer.  Ben sources all fruit from the northern sub-region of the Barossa, Ebenezer, which is known for its ancient dry-grown vineyards. 

Named after the ancient Egyptian god Amon-Ra who is considered to be the king of all gods.

Biondi-Santi 'Vino De Tavola Greppo' 1981 Tuscany 2x75cl

Biondi-Santi is one of the world's greatest wine estates with a long and fascinating history. It produces three wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, made from the oldest vines on the Il Greppo estate, and only in exceptional years.

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy.

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

Bodegas Bilbainas 'Vina Pomal' 1964 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 months in oak barrels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Valdicava 1996 Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. The wine must be made from 100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years before release.

Valfieri 1987 Barbaresco 3x75cl

Nebbiolo from the renowned Piedmont region of Italy.

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

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

Verget 'Valmur' 1995 Chablis Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyard of Valmur in the iconic Burgundian 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.

Bodega Numanthia 2003 Toro

Seriously old vine 100% Tinta De Toro (aka Tempranillo) from the Toro region in Castilla y León, Spain.

Termanthia is the flagship wine of Bodega Numanthia and is produced from old vine aged up to 200 years of age. 

Virginie de Valandraud 2015 Saint-Émilion

Virginie de Valandraud is the second wine of Château Valandraud. A classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of Saint-Émilion: aged for 20 months in new oak barrels. 

Saint-Émilion is located in the Libournais district of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Merlot is the primary grape variety used in the wines blended with Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon. Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used.

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.

Bodega Numanthia 2003 Toro

Seriously old vine 100% Tinta De Toro (aka Tempranillo) from the Toro region in Castilla y León, Spain.

Termanthia is the flagship wine of Bodega Numanthia and is produced from old vine aged up to 200 years of age. 

Bodega Numanthia 2003 Toro

Seriously old vine 100% Tinta De Toro (aka Tempranillo) from the Toro region in Castilla y León, Spain.

Termanthia is the flagship wine of Bodega Numanthia and is produced from old vine aged up to 200 years of age. 

Bodega Numanthia 2003 Toro

Seriously old vine 100% Tinta De Toro (aka Tempranillo) from the Toro region in Castilla y León, Spain.

Termanthia is the flagship wine of Bodega Numanthia and is produced from old vine aged up to 200 years of age. 

Barale Fratelli 'Castellero' 1985 Barolo

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

This wine is from the single vineyard of Castellero.

Val Di Suga 2003 Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy.  100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years prior to release.

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

Bachelet-Monnot 2020 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Benjamin Leroux 2014 Volnay

The Volnay AOC was created in 1937 and is a located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.  The appellation applies to red wine made from Pinot Noir although up to 15% of the white wine grape Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are permitted in the blends- although this is rarely utilised by producers. Almost 30 Premier Cru vineyards can be found within Volnay. 

Bersano 1957 Barbaresco Riserva and Barolo Riserva 2 x75cl

This lot contains.

• Bersano 1957 Barbaresco Riserva

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

• Bersano 1957 Barolo Riserva

Barolo, often referred to as \"The King Of Wines\" is always made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, as a Riserva classification, this wine was matured in oak for a minimum period of 36 months- traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks.

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.

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

Bodegas Domecq 'Marqués de Arienzo' 1982 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 5 years including a minimum of 24 months in oak barrels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Marques de Arienzo was founded in 1972 by The House of Domecq- one of the oldest winemakers in Spain which has been producing wine in Spain since 1730.

Barón de Ley 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the Rioja region in northern Spain. Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 24 months in oak barrels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja.

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

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Special Cuvée is a non-vintage Champagne made from 85% Grand and Premier Cru vineyards from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

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

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

Val Di Suga 2008 Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. 100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years prior to release.

Bersano 1964 Barolo

Barolo, often referred to as \"The King Of Wines\" is always made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, as a Riserva classification, this wine was matured in oak for a minimum period of 36 months- traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks.

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.

Bersano 1980 Barolo

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.

B. M. & J. Strauss 1960s Haut-Barsac 2x75cl

Sweet Barsac wines prodcued in the 1960s by Produced by B. M. & J. Strauss of London LTD.

The wines of Sauternes and Barsac 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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Badia A Coltibuono 1969 Chianti Classico Riserva 3x72cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

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

Badia A Coltibuono 1959 Chianti Classico Riserva 3x72cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

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

Barone Ricasoli Brolio 1967 Chianti Classico Riserva 3x72cl

1967 vintage from Barone Ricasoli.

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

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

Valfieri 1957 Barolo Riserva

Barolo, often referred to as \"The King Of Wines\" is always made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, as a Riserva classification, this wine was matured in oak for a minimum period of 36 months- traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks.

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.