January 2025 Auction

Etienne Sauzet 2008 Puligny-Montrachet 3x75cl

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

Established in 1920, Etienne Sauzet is a family-run Domaine, known for producing some of the most renowned Chardonnay wine in Burgundy. Today their 15 hectares of vineyards spread over; Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Cormot-le-Grand in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. 

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

E.Guigal 1983 Hermitage

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage.

E. Guigal is one of the most renowned producers in the Rhône Valley. It was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, where the headquarters remain to this day. The wines of Guigal are aged for a prolonged period of time in oak. Typically maturing for 36 months in 50% new oak barrels.

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.

Enrico Serafino 1955 Barbaresco

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.

The Enrico Serafino winery was founded as a wine business in 1878 in the small town of Canale in Piedmont, right in the town centre. The winery has now been in operation continuously in its original location for more than 140 years. 

Enrico Serafino 1964 Barolo Riserva 3x72cl

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 62 months, including 18 months in wood- 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.

The Enrico Serafino winery was founded as a wine business in 1878 in the small town of Canale in Piedmont, right in the town centre. The winery has now been in operation continuously in its original location for more than 140 years. 

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

Ets Saint Ferdinand 1962 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

Gevrey-Chambertin is the largest wine-producing village in Burgundy's Côte d'Or. The renowned region is home to 26 Premier Cru and 9 Grand-Cru climats which can produce some of the world's most sought-after wines. The appellation is permitted to produce only red wine from Pinot Noir grapes, although regulations allow up to 15% of the white wine grapes; Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc to be blended into the red wine, however this is rarley practised. 

Enrico Serafino 1952 Barbaresco

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.

The Enrico Serafino winery was founded as a wine business in 1878 in the small town of Canale in Piedmont, right in the town centre. The winery has now been in operation continuously in its original location for more than 140 years. 

Etienne Pochon 2016 Crozes-Hermitage 2x75cl

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Crozes-Hermitage.

The red wines of Crozes-Hermitage are produced from Syrah, though small volumes of  the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne are permitted to be blended in to soften tannins if the producer deems necessary.

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

Emilio Costanti 1970 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino; Classed as a riserva this wine must have been matured for a minimum of 6 years with at least 2 years in wood and 6 months in the bottle.

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.

Emilio Costanti 1971 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino; Classed as a riserva this wine must have been matured for a minimum of 6 years with at least 2 years in wood and 6 months in the bottle.

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.