January 2025 Auction

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier 1990 Musigny Grand-Cru 5x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru vineyard of (Le) Musigny, within the renowned Burgundian appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, in the heart of the Côte de Nuits.

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier own a 1.14 acre plot of the Musigny vineyard. The vines were planted in 1947, 1962 and 15% replanted in 1997 which is used for their \"village\" cuvee. 

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

Henschke 'Hill Of Grace' 1995 Eden Valley

Iconic single-vineyard, seriously old-vine (100+ years) Shiraz from Australia's Eden Valley, located just north of Adelaide.

The first Hill of Grace Shiraz was created in 1958 from the pre-phylloxera vines at the Hill of Grace vineyard which was planted around 1860. The wine is typically matured for 18-21 months in new French and American hogsheads. 

1868 marked the first recorded sale of Henschke wine. The historic estate has been family-owned for over 156 years with the sixth generation currently at the helm.

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier 1988 Chambolle-Musigny

Pinot Noir from the renowned appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, in the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits, Burgundy.

Ruinart 'Blanc-de-Blancs' Brut 1988 Vintage Champagne

1988 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Ruinart.

Dom Ruinart is a prestigious and highly acclaimed Champagne producer. It is the oldest established Champagne house, founded in 1729. This Champagne is crafted primarily from Chardonnay grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, ensuring the finest expression of the terroir. 

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- nearly always made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

Jean Chartron 'Folatieres' 2007 Puligny-Montrachet 1er-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Folatières in the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

Les Folatières is one of the largest and most renowned Premier Cru vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Joseph Perrier 'Cuvée Joséphine' 2014 Vintage Champagne 150cl

2014 vintage Champagne from the house of Joseph Perrier.

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.

Produced only in the best vintages, Cuvée Joséphine has only been made in the years: 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2008.

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.

Jean Chartron 'Folatieres' 2007 Puligny-Montrachet 1er-Cru 4x75cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Folatières in the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

Les Folatières is one of the largest and most renowned Premier Cru vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.

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

Rathfinny 'Traditional Method' Blanc-de-Blancs 2018 English Sparkling 11x75cl

From the Rathfinny estate located in the English county of Sussex, this 2018 vintage sparkling wine has been made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France. Disgorged in 2022.

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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Ratti 'Abbazia Dell' annunziata' 1965 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..

Rathfinny 'Traditional Method' Blanc-de-Blancs 2018 English Sparkling 11x75cl

From the Rathfinny estate located in the English county of Sussex, this 2018 vintage sparkling wine has been made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France. Disgorged in 2022.

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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Joseph Perrier 'Cuvée Joséphine' 2008 Vintage Champagne

2008 vintage Champagne from the house of Joseph Perrier.

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.

Produced only in the best vintages, Cuvée Joséphine has only been made in the years: 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2008.

Jayer-Gilles Bourgogne 1995 Hautes-Cotes de Nuits 4x75cl

Pinot Noir from the high slopes of the Burgundian sub-regional appellation Hautes-Côtes de Nuits.

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

R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia 'Viña Gravonia' 1990 Rioja Blanco

100% Viura (aka Macabeo) from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; matured in oak barrels for approximately 4 years.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Romain Hénin 'Le Gamin du Terroir' Brut Nature NV Champagne / 2023

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned wine grower Romain Hénin. Disgorged in July 2023.

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.

R. López de Heredia 'Tondonia' 1970 Rioja 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. It is the oldest winery in the emblematic town of Haro and one of the first three set up in La Rioja. It continues to be a family run estate with the fourth generation now running the business. 

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

Romain Hénin 'Le Gamin du Terroir' Brut Nature NV Champagne / 2023

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned wine grower Romain Hénin. Disgorged in July 2023.

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.

Joseph Perrier 'Cuvée Joséphine' 2008 Vintage Champagne

2008 vintage Champagne from the house of Joseph Perrier.

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.

Produced only in the best vintages, Cuvée Joséphine has only been made in the years: 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2008.

Joseph Perrier 'Cuvée Joséphine' 2008 Vintage Champagne

2008 vintage Champagne from the house of Joseph Perrier.

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.

Produced only in the best vintages, Cuvée Joséphine has only been made in the years: 1982, 1985, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004 and 2008.

Roger Sabon 'Cuvée Réserve' 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 6x75cl

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.

The family estate of Roger Sabon was founded in 1952. Cuvée Réserve is made from a blend of 80% Grenache with 10% Syrah and Mourvèdre and aged for 18 months in large oak casks or oak vats.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia 6 Ano Rioja Blanco

A white wine blend of Viura dominance from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja. Labelled, as was the custom at the time, according to how many years following harvest the wine has been released \"6° Año\".

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. The white wines of Rioja (Rioja Blanco) account for around 10% of production each year and must contain a minimum of 51% Viura, with the remainder being made up of other permitted varieties; Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Malvasia.

Jaboulet Vercherre 1979 Mazy-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Mazy-Chambertin (also Mazis-Chambertin) which is the northernmost grand cru vineyard in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Remoissenet Père & Fils 'Les Marconnets' 1993 Beaune 1er-Cru 150cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of \"Les Marconnets\" within the Burgundian sub-regional appellation of AOP Beaune; Matured for 18 months in 1/3 new oak. 

From historic Burgundian négociants Remoissenet Père & Fils.

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.

Rockford 'Local Growers' Sémillon 2021 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

100% Sémillon from the Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide, Australia; Matured for 24 months in French and American oak barrels.

Barossa Valley is amongst Australia's oldest and most renowned wine regions. The internationally recognised region has a Mediterranean climate and is synonymous with Australia's signature grape, Shiraz. The area also boasts some of the world's oldest continually producing Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling vines. Other prominent grapes of the region include, Semillon, Viognier and Mouvedre. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Ridge 'Benito Dusi Ranch' Zinfandel 2018 Paso Robles

Single vineyard 100% Zinfandel from the Paso Robles region of California.

An iconic name in Californian wine making, Ridge vineyards only began in the 1960's, however, wine has been produced at the site under the name 'Monte Bello Winery' since 1885. Renowned for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Chardonnay, their Bordeaux-style blends are considered rivals to these from the great Bordeaux Chateaux. 

H. Weinz Armsheim 'Armsheimer Adelberg' Trockenbeerenauslese 1976 Rheinhessen

Very sweet white wine likely made from a Silvaner domiannt blend from Germany's Rheinhessen wine-region, located south of Frankfurt.

Trockenbeerenauslese, or TBA for short, translates to \"dry berry selection\". These rare wines are made from hand-picked individually selected fully ripe or overripe grapes, which the best are infested by noble rot. It is the absolute sweetest style of German wine and an utterly rare delight.

Roger Sabon 'Les Olivets' 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 6x75cl

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.

The family estate of Roger Sabon was founded in 1952. Les Olivets is made from a blend of 80% Grenache with 10% Syrah and Cinsault and aged for 18 months in large oak casks or oak vats.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 bottles applied to this lot.

Herman Story Wines Syrah 2005 San Luis Obispo County, California 4x75cl

Syrah from the San Luis Obispo County region of California.

San Luis Obispo County is located half way between San Francisco and Los Angeles, California and encompasses more location-specific AVAs.

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

Ronald & Co. Glasgow Claret circa 1930s

A mature mystery wine we estimate to be from the 1930s.

J. M. Boillot 1998 Puligny-Montrachet 2 x75cl

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

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

Renaudin Bollinger Extra Quality Very Dry 1928 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1928 vintage Champagne from the House of Renaudin Bollinger, known today by the name 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. 

Note - The contents of this bottle appear to be mature-discoloured and is sellable for collection and historic purposes only
 

Joh. Jos. Prüm 'Wehlener Sonnenuhr' Riesling Spatlese 2009 Mosel 3x37.5cl

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard, Sonnenuhr by the village of Wehlen, just north of the famous town, Bernkasteler-Kues, in Germany's Mosel valley, which also includes the Saar and Ruwer tributaries.

Spätlese is the the lightest of the German late harvest wines, produced from slightly-late-harvested grapes and may be either sweet or dry. If “Trocken” is noted on the label you can assume it's a dry style.

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

R. López de Heredia 'Tondonia' 1998 Rioja Reserva

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.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. It is the oldest winery in the emblematic town of Haro and one of the first three set up in La Rioja. It continues to be a family run estate with the fourth generation now running the business. 

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.