January 2025 Auction

Ruinart Brut Rosé NV Champagne / One-For-Two

Rosé Champagne from the renowned House of Ruinart.

This release is named One-For-Two and is complete with a porcelain pourer designed by Ruinart which enables the serving of two Champagne flutes at once. 

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the northeast of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

J. Moreau & Fils 'Valmur' 1982 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.

Roger Bouachon 1979 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.

Rolf Binder 'Hanisch' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

Barossa Valley is amongst Australia's oldest and most renowned wine regions. The internationally recognised region has a Mediterranean climate and is synonymous with Australia's signature grape, Shiraz. The area also boasts some of the world's oldest continually producing Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling vines. Other prominent grapes of the region include, Semillon, Viognier and Mouvedre. 

Joseph Perrier 'Esprit de Victoria' Rosé 2010 Vintage Champagne

2010 vintage Rosé Champagne from the house of Joseph Perrier.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the north east of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

Joseph Perrier 'Esprit de Victoria' Rosé 2010 Vintage Champagne

2010 vintage Rosé Champagne from the house of Joseph Perrier.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the north east of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

Ruinart Brut NV Champagne Gist Set

Non-vintage brut Champagne from the renowned House of Ruinart.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the northeast of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

This lot contains two Champagne glasses. 

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

Rapaura Springs 'Rohe Southern Valleys' Pinot Noir 2020 Marlborough 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the renowned Marlborough region at the northern point of New Zealand's South Island.

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

Real Companhia Velha 'Royal Oporto' 1977 Vintage Port

A 1977 vintage port from the renowned house of Real Companhia Velha.

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Royal Oporto is the flagship brand of the Real Companhia Velha which is one of the oldest wine companies in Portugal.

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. 

Joseph Voillot 'Les Pézerolles' 2009 Pommard 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier-Cru vineyard of Les Pézerolles, located to the north-east of the Burgundian appellation of Pommard.

Created in 1937, the Pommard wine region, known for it's powerful and full- bodied wine, is located Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy, immediately next to neighbouring Volnay. The region is home to over 25 Premier Cru vineyards and produces red wine only made from Pinot Noir grapes. Regulations allow for up to 15% of Chardonnay, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris as accessory grapes- although this is rarely utilised. 

Jean Claude Boisset 1984 Beaune

1982 vintage Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Beaune within the subregion of the Côte-de-Beaune.

From négociant Jean Claude Boisset.

Ramos Pinto 2000 Vintage Port

2000 vintage Port from the house of Adriano Ramos Pinto. Bottled in 2002.

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. 

The vintage ports of Ramos-Pinto are made with the best grapes from their Quintas – Bom Retiro, Urtiga and Ervamoira. Made only in years of outstanding quality.

Ricasoli Castello Di Brolio 1964 Chianti Classico 3x72cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany.

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.

Ruffino 1977 Chianti 3x75cl

Chianti is a classic red wine from the heartland of Tuscany - one of Italy's iconic wine regions.

Many Chianti wines are made from 100% Sangiovese, however the region rules stipulate that the wines can be made from a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, with up to 20% of the final blend permitted to be constituted from a handful of other approved grape varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.

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

Ramos Pinto 'Duas Quintas' Reserva Especial 2000 Douro

A red wine blend of Touriga Nacional or Franca dominance from Portugal's mesmerising Douro region.

Rupert & Rothschild 'Baroness Nadine' Chardonnay 2019 Western Cape

Chardonnay from South Africa's renowned Western Cape wine-region: aged in French oak barrels. 

José Maria da Fonseca 1988 Moscatel de Setúbal

A very mature sweet, fortified dessert wine from Portugal's Setúbal peninsula located just south of Lisbon; primiparity made from the white wine grape Muscat blended with the Boal and Malvasia grape varieties and matured in used oak until bottling. 

James Irvine Grand Merlot 1987 Eden Valley

Merlot from Australia's Eden Valley, located just north of Adelaide.

Grand Merlot is the flagship wine of the James Irvine estate, typically matured for around 2 years in oak barrels prior to release. 

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J. Boulard 'Le Patrimoine' Reserve 2008 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages

A blend of Grenache dominance with Syrah and Mourvedre from the southern Rhône Valley regional appellation of Côtes du Rhône Villages: aged in French oak barrels for 9 months.

Ramos Pinto 'Quinta de Ervamoira' 2018 Douro 3x75cl

From Quinta de Ervamoira, this is a red wine blend of Touriga Nacional dominance with Touriga Franca from Portugal's mesmerising Douro region: aged for 18 months in French oak barrels and vats.

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

Real Companhia Velha Royal Oporto 10 Year Old Tawny Port / Bottled 1998 37.5cl

A mature 10 year old Tawny port from the renowned Real Companhia Velha. Bottled in 1998

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather. Tawny port are non-vintage wines which come in various styles, primarily recognised by the length of time the wine has been aged. The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling. 

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Royal Oporto is the flagship brand of the Real Companhia Velha which is one of the oldest wine companies in Portugal