January 2025 Auction

Nicolas Potel 1999 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Romanée-Saint-Vivant in the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.

Nicolas Potel 1999 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Romanée-Saint-Vivant in the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.

Niepoort 1977 Vintage Port​ 2x75cl

1977 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. Bottled in 1979.

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. 

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

Niepoort 1975 Vintage Port​ 2x75cl

1975 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. Bottled in 1977.

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. 

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

Niepoort 1977 Vintage Port​

1977 vintage port from the renowned Niepoort Port House. Bottled in 1979.

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. 

Nicolas Potel 2005 Volnay 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the classic Burgundian appellation of 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. 

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.

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

Newton Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from within California's renowned Napa Valley.

This lot contains the following;

• Newton Spring Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 Napa Valley
• Newton Mt. Veeder Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 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. 

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

Nicolás Catena Zapata 2006 Mendoza

A blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Malbec from Catena's extreme high-altitude vineyards within Mendoza, Argentina: aged for 18 months in French oak barrels. 

Nyetimber 'Blanc-de-Blancs' 1992 English Sparkling

From the renowned Nyetimber estate located in the English county of West Sussex, this 1992 vintage sparkling wine has been made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France.

Of all non-Champagne sparkling wines, many of those produced in the south of England come closest in terms of style and quality.  With similarities in soils and climates, grape varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) which grow well, and method of production, it is natural that flavour will follow also.

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

Nyetimber 'Classic Cuvee' 2010 English Sparkling 150cl

2010 vintage sparkling from the renowned Nyetimber estate in the English county of West Sussex, made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France.

Classic Cuvee is made from a blend of 55-65% Chardonnay, 30-40% Pinot Noir and 5-15% Pinot Meunier and includes 20-35% reserve wines. Produced from estate grown grapes from West Sussex & Hampshire.

Of all non-Champagne sparkling wines, many of those produced in the south of England come closest in terms of style and quality.  With similarities in soils and climates, grape varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) which grow well, and method of production, it is natural that flavour will follow also.

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.

Nyakas 'Budai' Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Észak-Dunántúl, Hungary 3x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the Észak-Dunántúl wine region of Hungary.

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

Nicolas Potel 1999 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Romanée-Saint-Vivant in the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.

Nicolas Potel 1999 Romanée Saint-Vivant Grand Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the exceptional Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Romanée-Saint-Vivant in the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

In 2008 the Nicolas Potel estate and name were sold to Cottin Freres (owner of Laboure-Roi). Potel now sells his wines under the names Domaine de Bellene and a négociant  label Maison Roche de Bellene.