January 2025 Auction

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.

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. 

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.

Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial 2018 Rully

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Rully: aged for 12 months in 33% new oak barrels. 

This wine comes from vines planted in 1974 and 1978.

Domaine les Sadons 2016 Pauillac

From the famed Pauillac appellation. The wine is typically a blend of approximately 50-70% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Dehours 'Œil de Perdrix' Extra Brut NV Champagne / 2022

Non-Champagne from the house of Dehours. Based around the 2019 vintage and disgorged in January 2022.

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.

Dow's 'Quinta do Bomfim' 'Centenary' 1996 Vintage Port

A 1996 vintage single-estate Vintage Port from Dow's vineyards at Quinta Do Bomfim. Bottled in 1998, released to mark their Centenary in 1996.

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.

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.

Domaine Ponnelle 'Les Mazoyères' 1974 Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard of Les Mazoyères within the appellation of Charmes-Chambertin.

The renowned Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru vineyard and appellation is located the Southern part of Gevrey-Chambertin within the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy and can produce some of the world's most iconic wines. The appellation is permitted to produce only red wine from Pinot Noir grapes, although regulations allow up to 15% of the white wine grapes; Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Pinot Blanc to be blended into the red wine, however this is rarley practised. 

Donatella Cinelli Colombini 2001 Brunello di Montalcino

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 de la Motte Moelleux 1990 Coteaux du Layon Rochefort-sur-Loire 3x75cl

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the parish of Rochefort-sur-Loire in the Anjou commune of the Loire Valley appellation of Coteaux Du Layon.

The wines of Coteaux du Layon are made from grapes that are very ripe, sun-dried on the vine, or affected by the \"Noble Rot\", botrytis cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the sweet wine. 

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

Domaine Soufrandise 'Clos Marie' 2020 Pouilly-Fuissé

Single vineyard, old vine Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé: aged for 8-9 months in 70% steel vats and 30% oak barrels. 

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation was created in 1936 and exclusively produces white wines from 100% Chardonnay, often with a clear oak influence. Not to be confused with Burgundy's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.

Château Doisy Daëne 2015 Barsac 2eme-Cru

From the Sauternes appellation, Château Doisy Daëne is one-third of the original estate Château Doisy which was ranked as a Second Growth Premier Cru (2eme-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Sauternes and Barsac are produced from a blend of Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the one of the worlds most sought after sweet wines.

Della Porta Rossa 1979 Barolo Riserva Speciale

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.

Domaine Paul Blanck 'Furstentum' Vendanges Tardives Gewürztraminer 1989 Alsace Grand-Cru 3x37.5cl

Sweet, late harvest Gewürztraminer from the Grand Cru vineyard of Furstentum in the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

The renowned Alsace wine region located in Eastern France, is home to aromatic white wines made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat d'Alsace and Pinot Gris. A small amount of red wine is also produced in the region, mostly from Pinot Noir grapes. The wines are permitted to be made in a dry or sweet style. The history of Alsace, flitting between French and German ownership for centuries, imparts itself within the region's wines - a cacophony of grapes native to both countries, ennobled and respected individually.

Please note a 3 bottle shipping fee shall be applied to this lot.

De Forville 1973 Barbaresco 2x75cl

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine du Closel - Châteaudes Vaults 'Clos du Papillon' 2001 Savennières

Off-dry Chenin Blanc from the vineyards of Clos du Papillon, in the distinct Loire Valley appellation of Savennières, France. 

Though sweeter styles are permitted, Savennières typically produces dry white wines with the Chenin blanc grape from vineyards situated on the north bank of the river Loire.

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.

Dow's 1984 LBV Port

1984 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 1990.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling. Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

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.

Denegri Lorenzo 'La Morra' 1964 Barolo 2x72cl

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 comes from the large single vineyard of La Morra.

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

Domaine Michel Chavet 2021 Pouilly-Fuissé

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé: aged for 8-9 months on fine lees. 

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation was created in 1936 and exclusively produces white wines from 100% Chardonnay, often with a clear oak influence. Not to be confused with Burgundy's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.