January 2025 Auction

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1976 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva

Unico is made from a Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) dominant blend from the Ribera Del Duero region in northwest Spain; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels and in bottle for approximately 10 years - long exceeding the minimum requirements for the Gran Reserva.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

Krug 'Private Cuvée' Extra Sec 1955 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1955 vintage champagne from the renowned house of Krug.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. While the house is headquartered in Reims, a new winery is being developed at the Clos d'Ambonnay site and is due to open in 2023. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krug Brut 1996 Vintage Champagne

1996 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1976 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva

Unico is made from a Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) dominant blend from the Ribera Del Duero region in northwest Spain; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels and in bottle for approximately 10 years - long exceeding the minimum requirements for the Gran Reserva.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This 1976 vintage is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Tinto Fino and Albillo. 

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1976 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva

Unico is made from a Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) dominant blend from the Ribera Del Duero region in northwest Spain; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels and in bottle for approximately 10 years - long exceeding the minimum requirements for the Gran Reserva.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This 1976 vintage is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Tinto Fino and Albillo. 

Kanonkop 'Paul Sauer' 2015 Stellenbosch 150cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region; Matured for 24 months in new 225 litre French oak nevers.

Named after Paul Sauer, who was elected to Parliament in the same year that he became owner of Kanonkop. 

This 2015 vintage Paul Sauer marked South Africa's first 100-point wine which was awarded by Tim Atkin. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

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.

Krug Brut 1998 Vintage Champagne

1998 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Kanonkop 'Paul Sauer' 2015 Stellenbosch 150cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region; Matured for 24 months in new 225 litre French oak nevers.

Named after Paul Sauer, who was elected to Parliament in the same year that he became owner of Kanonkop. 

This 2015 vintage Paul Sauer marked South Africa's first 100-point wine which was awarded by Tim Atkin. A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc.

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.

Veuve Clicquot 'Yellow Label' Brut NV Champagne 6x75cl

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).

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

Krug 169eme Edition Grande Cuvee Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

This 169ème Édition is made from a blend of 146 wines from 11 different years, the youngest of which is from 2013, while the oldest dates back to 2000. Matured for around 7 years prior to being disgorged. 

The renowned Champagne house of Krug was founded by Johann-Joseph Krug in 1843 and has since been in the hands of the family for six generations. 

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.

Krug 'Private Cuvée' Extra Sec 1955 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1955 vintage champagne from the renowned house of Krug.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. While the house is headquartered in Reims, a new winery is being developed at the Clos d'Ambonnay site and is due to open in 2023. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Krohn 1957 Colheita Port / Bottled 1978

1957 Colheita Port from the house of Krohn. Bottled in 1978.

Colheita Port is a single vintage-dated Tawny Port. It is similar to Vintage Port in that it is produced from the crop of a single exceptional year.  However, while Vintage Ports spend only a brief 2 years in large oak vats and the majority of their ageing in bottle, Colheita Ports are matured exclusively in smaller oak barrels for a minimum of seven years- although it is not uncommon that they are aged for much longer, as many as 50 to 100 years. 

Krohn Port House was founded in 1865 by two Norwegian cousins. Over the following 150 years, the firm built up an outstanding reputation for its cask-aged Ports, in particular its colheitas and single harvest tawnies. Today the port house produces a full range from White Port, Ruby, Vintage, Late Bottled Vintage, Tawny to old Colheitas. 

Krug 'Grande Cuvée' Brut NV Champagne Gift Set

Non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

Krug Champagne is a Champagne house founded by Joseph Krug in 1843. It is based principally in Reims, the main city in France's Champagne region and is one of the famous Champagne houses that formed part of the Grandes marques.

First created in 1843, Grande Cuvée is the flagship release from Krug, re-created every year, regardless of annual climate variations. Krug Grande Cuvée is a blend of over 120 different wines from more than 10 different years.

This lot contains two Champagne glasses. 

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

Krug '68ème Edition' Grande Cuvée Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Krug. 

This 168ème Édition is made from a blend of over 120 wines from 10 different vintage years, the youngest dating from 2012 and the oldest from 1996. Matured for around 7 years prior to being disgorged. 

The renowned Champagne house of Krug was founded by Johann-Joseph Krug in 1843 and has since been in the hands of the family for six generations. 

Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena 5°' 2016 Ribera Del Duero

Valbuena is made from Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) from the northwestern Spanish DO of Ribera Del Duero.

This 2016 vintage is made from a blend of 94% Tinto Fino and 6% Merlot and bottled in May 2019.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

Krug 'Private Cuvée' Brut Reserve NV Champagne

An incredibly old non-vintage champagne from the renowned house of Krug. We estimate this to be from around the 1960s.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. While the house is headquartered in Reims, a new winery is being developed at the Clos d'Ambonnay site and is due to open in 2023. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena 5°' 2014 Ribera Del Duero

Valbuena is made from Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) from the northwestern Spanish DO of Ribera Del Duero.

This 2014 vintage is made from a blend of 95% Tinto Fino and 5% Merlot from 35 year old vines. 

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

Krug 'Private Cuvée' Extra Sec 1961 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1961 vintage champagne from the renowned house of Krug.

Krug is part of the wider Moët Hennessy group of companies. While the house is headquartered in Reims, a new winery is being developed at the Clos d'Ambonnay site and is due to open in 2023. Although no longer owned by the Krugs, the family is still heavily involved with sixth-generation Olivier Krug Director of the House today.

Klein Constantia 1998 Vin de Constance 50cl

A renowned naturally super-sweet dessert wine from the Constantia wine-region of South Africa. Made made from 100% vine-dried muscat de Frontignan. Aged for 3 years in a combination of 50% new oak and acacia barrels, as well as large format foudres.

The approach used to create Vin de Constance is unique to Klein Constantia, tailored from historic information used to make the iconic sweet wines of Constantia in the 1700’s. From these records they have recreated a style of Muscat de Frontignan involving numerous winemaking techniques in order to create this sweet wine. 

Kloster Eberbach 'Rauenthaler Gehrn' Riesling Cabinet 1966 Rheingau

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Rauenthaler Baiken in the Rheingau region of west-central Germany.

Kabinett (Cabinet) is the lightest style of German wine. It is made from grapes which were picked at full ripeness (but not late-harvested) and the style typically ranges from dry to off-dry with well balanced residual sweetness and acidity.

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.

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.

Kapcsandy Family Winery State Lane Estate Cuvee 2005 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from Yountville in California's renowned Napa Valley.

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.