January 2025 Auction

Bartolo Mascarello 'No Barrique' 1992 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.

Anakota 'Helena Dakota' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Knights Valley 4x75cl

Single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California.

The Helena Dakota 12-acre vineyard is located on the western flanks of Mount Saint Helena, facing south west at an elevation of 750ft. 

Please note a 4 bottle shipping fee applies 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.

Baron Philippe de Rothschild / Concha y Toro 'Viña Almaviva' 2001 Puente Alto 3x75cl

Created in 1997, Almaviva is a partnership between the renowned estates of Baron Philippe de Rothschild and Concha y Toro, based in Puente Alto in Chile's Maipo valley. 

The Almaviva estate consists of a mansion, a winery and a 50 hectare vineyard planted with Cabernet Sauvignon, Carmenere and Cabernet Franc which make up this wine blend. 

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

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.

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2016 Tuscany 2x75cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2015 Tuscany 2x75cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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

Antinori 'Guado Al Tasso' 1997 Bolgheri Superiore 3x75cl

Guado Al Tasso is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small amount of Petit Verdot ; matured for 14 months in small oak barrels with a further 10 months in bottle prior to release. 

The Guado al Tasso estate (previoulsy named Tenuta Belvedere) is located in the small Bolgheri DOC and is part of the famed Marchesi Antinori portfolio. Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. 

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

Antinori Tignanello 2015 Tuscany 150cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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.

Antinori 'Guado Al Tasso' 2016 Bolgheri Superiore 150cl

Guado Al Tasso is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small amount of Petit Verdot ; matured for 14 months in small oak barrels with a further 10 months in bottle prior to release. 

The Guado al Tasso estate (previoulsy named Tenuta Belvedere) is located in the small Bolgheri DOC and is part of the famed Marchesi Antinori portfolio. Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. 

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.

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.

Aldo Conterno 'Gran Bussia' 2009 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.

Ben Glaetzer 'Amon-Ra' Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley 4x75cl

Amon-Ra, one of the Barossa Valley's iconic wines, is produced from old-vine Shiraz (50-130 years old) from the famed Ebenezer sub district at the northern tip of the Barossa Valley.  Matured for 16 months in 100% new oak hogshead barrels.

This family-owned boutique winery was founded in 1995, today the winery is run by respected winemaker Ben Glaetzer.  Ben sources all fruit from the northern sub-region of the Barossa, Ebenezer, which is known for its ancient dry-grown vineyards. 

Named after the ancient Egyptian god Amon-Ra who is considered to be the king of all gods.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2004 Tuscany

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

Bosquet des Papes Cuvee Chantemerle 1995 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 5x75cl

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, although white wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

Bosquet des Papes rouge is made from a blend of 75% Grenache Noir, 12% Syrah, 10% Mourvèdre and 3% Vaccarèse, Counoise and Cinsault: matured in demi-muid for 12-18 months.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.

Brovia 2017 Barolo 6x75cl

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Bollinger 'La Grande Année' Brut 1990 Vintage Champagne

1990 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

La Grande Année is made from grapes sourced exclusively from Grand-Cru and Premier-Cru vineyards and aged for 10 years in oak prior to release.  

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. 

Brovia 2018 Barolo 6x75cl

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 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Brovia 'Villero' 2017 Barolo 4x75cl

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 single vineyard of Villero.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Beringer 'Private Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 1993 Napa Valley 3x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (80%+)Bordeaux-style blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

First introduced with the 1978 vintage, the Private Reserve range is the flagship from Beringer.

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2007 Tuscany

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

Bitouzet-Prieur 1995 Volnay Taillepieds 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Taillepieds within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

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

Buccella Merlot 2005 Napa Valley 4x75cl

Merlot with tiny amounts of Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley; Matured for 18-20 months in approximately 70% new French oak.

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 4 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. 

Brovia 'Rocche di Castiglione' 2017 Barolo 3x75cl

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.

Biondi-Santi 2008 Brunello di Montalcino

Biondi-Santi is one of the world's greatest wine estates with a long and fascinating history. It produces three wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, made from the oldest vines on the Il Greppo estate, and only in exceptional years.

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.

Biondi-Santi 2005 Brunello di Montalcino

Biondi-Santi is one of the world's greatest wine estates with a long and fascinating history. It produces three wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, made from the oldest vines on the Il Greppo estate, and only in exceptional years.

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.

Aubert 'Reuling Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2006 Sonoma Coast

Single vineyard Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California.

Bottled at an impressive 15.9%

Biondi-Santi 1998 Brunello di Montalcino

Biondi-Santi is one of the world's greatest wine estates with a long and fascinating history. It produces three wines: Rosso di Montalcino, Brunello di Montalcino, and Brunello di Montalcino Riserva, made from the oldest vines on the Il Greppo estate, and only in exceptional years.

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.

Billecart-Salmon Rosé Brut NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage rosé Champagne from the House of Billecart-Salmon. 

Billecart-Salmon was established in 1818 and has remained independent and family-owned ever since. Whilst it is most renowned for it's Rosé Champagne it also produces a variety of other styles and ranges.

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 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.

Bollinger 'La Gande Année' Rosé Brut 2012 Vintage Champagne

2012 vintage Rosé Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

La Grande Année from the renowned House of Bollinger is a rosé champagne made with Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier grapes which are sourced from vineyards that are 92% Grands Crus and the rest Premiers Crus.

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.