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\".

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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\".

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.

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\".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Val Di Suga 2003 Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

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.

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

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Champagne

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).

Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label Brut NV Champagne

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).

Val Di Suga 2008 Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

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.

Valfieri 1957 Barolo Riserva

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 36 months- 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 Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.

Vang Dàlat Cardinal Vietnam

A mature red wine made from a Cardinal dominant blend with Shiraz from the Phan Rang region of Vietnam. 

Villa De Priori 1971 Chianti Classico Riserva 3x72cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

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.

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.