January 2025 Auction

Bachelet-Monnot 2020 Puligny-Montrachet

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

Benjamin Leroux 2014 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. 

Assorted 1996 Sauternes 2x75cl

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of the white wine grapes 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.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Château Doisy Daëne 1996 Sauternes 2eme-Cru
• Château Clos Haut-Peyraguey​ 1996 Sauternes 1er-Cru

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

Arba Wine 'Shirak Arba' Shiraz 2018 Almaty, Kazakhstan

Shiraz from the Almaty wine region of Kazakhstan.

Arba Wine is located near the village of Karakemer at the foot of mountains covered with glaciers at an altitude of 1000 meters above sea level.

Assorted 1970 Bordeaux Red Wine 3x75cl

Three red wines from Bordeaux, France.

This lot contains the following;

• Châ​teau Haut-Tayac 1970 Margaux
• Châ​teau Colombier-Monpelou 1970 Pauillac
• Châ​teau Lanessan 1970 Haut-Medoc

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

Bersano 1957 Barbaresco Riserva and Barolo Riserva 2 x75cl

This lot contains.

• Bersano 1957 Barbaresco Riserva

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.

• Bersano 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.

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

Abbazia Dell' Annunziata Ratti 1969 Barolo 3x72cl

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.

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

Bodegas Domecq 'Marqués de Arienzo' 1982 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 5 years including a minimum of 24 months in oak barrels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Marques de Arienzo was founded in 1972 by The House of Domecq- one of the oldest winemakers in Spain which has been producing wine in Spain since 1730.

Assorted Sweet German White Wine 3x75cl

A selection of sweet white wines from Germany.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Louis Guntrum 'Oppenheim Herrenberg' Riesling Auslese 2007 Rheinhessen 9.5%
• August Ziegler 'Gimmeldinger Meerspinne' Scheurebe Kabinett 1998 Pfalz 10.5%
• Weingut Weritz 'Kiedricher Sandgrub' Riesling Spatlese 1989 Rheinhessen 8.5%

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

Assorted 1990s LBV Port 2x75cl

Late Bottled Vintage Port (often referred to simply as LBV) is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for between four and six years in wood.  Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

This lot contains;

• Graham's 1991 LBV Port
• Taylor's 1990 LBV Port

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

Altesino 1989 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 before release.

Assorted White Wine Alsace 3x75cl

Three white wines from the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

• Hugel 'Tradition' Muscat 1997 Alsace - 12.5%
• Trimbach 'Cuvee Des Seigneurs De Ribeaupierre' Gewurtztramier 2011 Alsace 14.5%
• Cave De Turckheim 'Reserve' Gewurtztramier 2003 Alsace 13.5%

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

Barón de Ley 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the Rioja region in northern Spain. Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 24 months in oak barrels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja.

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

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Special Cuvée is a non-vintage Champagne made from 85% Grand and Premier Cru vineyards from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Assorted 1980s German Auslese White Wine x3

Sweet, single vineyard white wine from Germany.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Weingut Schales 'Dalsheimer Burdel' Siegerrebe Auslese 1986 Rheinhessen - 9%
• Weingut Johannisberg 'Winkler Hasensprung' Riesling Auslese 1983 Rheingau
• Peter JOs. Hauth 'Bernkasteler Schlobberg' Riesling Auslese 1983 MOsel - 

Auslese is a term used for a semi-sweet or sweet style of German wine, made from individually-selected bunches of very ripe grapes based on their ripeness level and sugar content, some of which have may have been affected by noble rot. The wines can also ben made and labelled as Auslese Trocken, which indicates a dry style. 

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

Bersano 1964 Barolo

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.

Assorted Australian 2000s Shiraz 3x75cl

A selection of Shiraz from various regions and producers within Australia. 

This lot contains the following;

• Journey's End 'Arrival' Shiraz 2004 McLaren Vale - 14.5%
• Lock Keepers 'Reserve' Shiraz 2022 South Eastern Australia - 13.5%
• Little Giant Shiraz 2021 Barossa Valley -14.5%

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

Bersano 1980 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 Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.

B. M. & J. Strauss 1960s Haut-Barsac 2x75cl

Sweet Barsac wines prodcued in the 1960s by Produced by B. M. & J. Strauss of London LTD.

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.

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

Assorted Rioja Reserva 3x75cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 months in oak barrels.

This lot contains the following;

• Bodegas Riojanas 'Vina Albina' 1989 Rioja Reserva 12%
• Bodegas Berberana 1988 Rioja Reserve 12.5%
• Juan Ramon Madris 'Reserva de Familia' 1995 Rioja Reserva 13%

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

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

Badia A Coltibuono 1969 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.

Badia A Coltibuono 1959 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.

Barone Ricasoli Brolio 1967 Chianti Classico Riserva 3x72cl

1967 vintage from Barone Ricasoli.

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.

Arione 1979 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.

Abbazia S. Gaudenzio 1961 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.

Alvear Pedro Ximenez Dulce Viejo 1927 Montilla-Moriles

This sweet wine from the mountainous region of Montilla Moriles, located in northern Andalusia, Spain, is made in much the same styles and processes as Sherry, though unlike sherry it is not fortified. 100% Pedro Ximénez grapes are dried in the sun, then left to age in a tradition system of soleras and criaderas.

Albert Bichot 2014 Pouilly-Fuisse

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.

Assorted Tawny Port x2

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Grahams 20 Year Old Tawny Port 50cl / Bottled in 2005
• Dow's 10 Year Old Tawny Port 37.5cl / Bottled in 1994

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. The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

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

Assorted Sweet German White Wine 3x37.5cl

A selection of sweet white wines from Germany.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Weinhaus Gustel Lutz 'Bechtolsheimer Hornberg' Riesling Eiswein1997 Germany 7.5%
• Ewald Drathen 'Bornheim Adelberg' Baccus Beerenauslese 1994 Rheinhessen 9%
• Darting Estate 'Weissburgunder' Eiswein 2004 Pfalz 6.5%

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

Bianco Aldo 1978 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.

Bodegas Protos 1976 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva

Old-vine Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) from the northwestern Spanish DO of Ribera Del Duero: aged for a minimum of 24 months in oak barrels. 

Bersano 1958 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.