January 2025 Auction

De Forville 'Rabajà' 1985 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.

This wine comes from the renowned single vineyard of Rabajà.

G. Fino Es 2019 Salento Primitivo

Primitivo (aka Zinfandel) from the Italian region of Salento, at the southern end of the administrative region of Apulia, in southern Italy. It is a sub-peninsula of the Italian Peninsula, sometimes described as the \"heel\" of the Italian \"boot\". 

Dominique Cornin 'Serreudieres' 2014 Mâcon Chaintré 4x75cl

Chardonnay from the subregional appellation of Mâcon Chaintré of Southern Burgundy.

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

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Telegramme 2002 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2x75cl

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.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley.

This is the second label for Vieux Telegraphe and is known as “Telegramme”.

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

Dugat-Py 2019 Bourgogne

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy): aged for 12-18 months in 10% new oak casks. 

The Dugat-Py estate cultivates 15 hecatres composed of 6 Grands Crus, 12 1er-Cru and different village and regional appellations.

Domaine Rollin 2007 Pernand-Vergelesses 2x75cl

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, within the Côte-de-Beaune: aged for 12 months in oak barrels. 

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

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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. 

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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. 

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Domaine A.-F. Gros 2016 Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Pinot Noir from the high slopes of the Burgundian sub-regional appellation Hautes-Côtes de Nuits.

The great Domaine Jean Gros was divided between Jean's three children upon his retirement and the new Domaines: Anne-Françoise's Gros (A.-F. Gros), Domaine Michel Gros and Domaine Gros Frère & Soeur, were created.

Domaine Gérard Thomas 'Les Frionnes' Saint-Aubin 2016 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Frionnes in the Burgundian appellation of Saint-Aubin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

G.D. Vajra Coste Di Rose 2016 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.

The G.D. Vajra \"Coste Di Rose\" comes from a vineyard of the same name, which is located 310 meters above sea level.

d'Arenberg 'Ironstone Pressings' Grenache-Shiraz 1996 McLaren Vale

A Grenache (65%) and Shiraz blend from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia; matured in a combination of new and used French Oak barriques.

d'Arenberg is a renowned name of the McLaren Vale. Since 1912 the Osborne family have grown grapes and made wine in McLaren Vale. Today, fourth generation family member Chester Osborn is at the helm as d'Arenberg's head winemaker who has recently converted all of the estates vineyards to organic and biodynamic-certified.

A large portion of McLaren Vale's vineyards are impregnated with ancient, decomposed laterite granite known as ironstone - this is where this wine takes it's name from. 

Domaine Pochon 1991 Crozes-Hermitage

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.

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port

2016 vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 2018.

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. 

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 1999 McLaren Vale

Old-vine Shiraz from the McLaren Vale wine-region, just south of Adelaide.

d'Arenberg is a renowned name of the McLaren Vale. Since 1912 the Osborne family have grown grapes and made wine in McLaren Vale. Today, fourth generation family member Chester Osborn is at the helm as d'Arenberg's head winemaker who has recently converted all of the estates vineyards to organic and biodynamic-certified.

D’Arenbergs flagship wine, Dead Arm Shiraz, takes it's name from the Dead Arm vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata. One half of the vine slowly becomes reduced to dead wood when the grapes on the other side, while low yielding, display higher intensity.

Domaine Gachot-Monot 2012 Chambolle-Musigny

Pinot Noir from the renowned appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, in the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits, Burgundy.

Domaine Jomain Freres 2009 Puligny-Montrachet

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

Graham's 'Malvedos' 1995 Vintage Port

1995 single-estate vintage Port from Graham's famed vineyard at Quinta Dos Malvedos.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 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.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

1995 vintage, bottled 1997. 

Domaine Le Puits-Limonier 2016 Bordeaux 150cl

Likely to be a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, red wine from the regional appellation of Bordeaux.

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.

Gigi Bianco Pora 1986 Barbaresco

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.

Donatella Cinelli Colombini 1998 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.

Domaine Roger Neveu 'Côte des Embouffants' 2022 Sancerre 2x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Sancerre.

Sancerre is a small appellation located in the eastern part of the Loire valley famous for it's world renowned Sauvignon Blanc- although it also produces a small amount of red and rosé wine made from Pinot Noir. Almost all of the appellation lies on the left bank of the Loire, opposite Pouilly-Fumé.

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

Domaine La Grave 1989 Bordeaux 4x75cl

100% Merlot from the regional appellation of Bordeaux.

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

Dom. Darviot-Perrin 'Les Bondues' 1998 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Bondues in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Domaine Stéphane Magnien 'Vieilles Vignes' 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis

Old vine Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Morey-Saint-Denis: aged for 12 months in barrels. 

Graham's 2016 Vintage Port

2016 vintage Port from the house of Graham's.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. Its flagship estate is Quinta dos Malvedos, one of the Douro's greatest vineyard properties. 

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes.  The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 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.

Domaine R.Usseglio 1986 Chateauneuf-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. 

Domaine de Cristia 1998 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.

Domaine de Bellene 'Les Hauts Jarrons' 2008 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Hauts Jarrons within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-lès-Beaune, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Domaine Jamet 'Equivoque' 2016 Côtes-du-Rhône

Côtes-du-Rhône is one of the regional appellations in France's Rhône Valley. The wines are typically made up of a Grenache and/or Syrah dominant blend along with: Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsaut and seven other permitted grapes. 

Domaine Darviot-Perrin Les Magnys 2007 Bourgogne 3x75cl

White wine from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy).

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

Duval-Leroy 'Cuvee Sur-Mesure' Mere 2014 Vintage Champagne

2014 vintage extra-brut Champagne from the House of Duval Leroy; using grapes sourced exclusively from grand cru villages. 

Duval Leroy is a small, family-owned, independent Champagne house founded in 1859. It is located in the Premier Cru village of the Côte des Blancs and produces both vintage and non-vintage Champagne as well as a line of organic wines. The house of Duval-Leroy is known for its pioneering role in promoting sustainable and organic practices and recently announced that its entire range is now 100% vegan friendly.