January 2025 Auction

Fontanafredda 1955 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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.

Fruitière Vinicole D'Arbois Vin Jaune 1995 Arboise

Vin Jaune, French for yellow wine, is a unique oxidative wine made from Savignin grapes and produced in the Arbois, Côtes du Jura, Etoile and Château-Chalon appellations. The wine for shares many similarities with Fino Sherry, but unlike Sherry, it is not fortified and is always dry. These wines have incredible ageing potential. 

Yellow wine must be aged for a minimum of 6 years and 3 months under a special film of yeast called voile. These distinctive wines have incredible ageing potential. 

Fontanafredda 1968 Barolo 6x72cl

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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.

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

Fattoria La Massa 'Giorgio Primo' 1997 Toscana 4x75cl

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

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

Fontanafredda 1956 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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.

Luigi Oddero Rocche Rivera 2016 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.

Fattoria La Massa 'Giorgio Primo' 1997 Toscana 4x75cl

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

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

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia 2006 Bolgheri

Merlot dominant Super-Tuscan blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured in oak barrels for 15 months.

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia is the second wine of the renowned Tenuta dell’Ornellaia estate. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, brother of the esteemed Piero Antinori and is one of Italy's most respected and iconic wineries in the area today.

Their flagship \"Ornellaia\" wine is considered one of Italy's leading Bordeaux-style reds.

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia 2006 Bolgheri

Merlot dominant Super-Tuscan blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured in oak barrels for 15 months.

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia is the second wine of the renowned Tenuta dell’Ornellaia estate. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, brother of the esteemed Piero Antinori and is one of Italy's most respected and iconic wineries in the area today.

Their flagship \"Ornellaia\" wine is considered one of Italy's leading Bordeaux-style reds.

La Rioja Alta Seleccion 874 2016 Rioja Reserva 3x75cl / The Wine Society

This wine is a collaboration between the Wine Society and La Rioja Alta SA, with the 874 a reference to the 1874 founding date of the Wine Society.

It is a blend of Tempranillo (70%), Garnacha (25%) and Graciano (5%), created by Pierre Mansour of the Wine Society and Julio Saenz of La Rioja Alta.

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. 

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

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

Ferreira 'Quinta do Rodo' 20 Year Old Port / Bottled 1965

A 20 year old Tawny Port from the house of Ferreira. Bottled in 1965.

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. Tawny port are non-vintage wines which come in various styles, primarily recognised by the length of time the wine has been aged. The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling. 

Laurent-Perrier Brut NV Champagne 2x75cl

Non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier. 

The house of Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1811 by by André Michel Pierlot in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne, and produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee. The identity of Laurent-Perrier Champagne centres on Chardonnay, but also brings together the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier terroirs.

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

La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2006 Pessac-Leognan 

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

The Pessac-Léognan wine region was carved out of the Graves sub-region in 1987. Many estates in what is now Pessac-Léognan were labelled under Graves prior to 1987, such as Château La Mission Haut-Brion.

\"La Chapelle\" is the second-wine of Château La Mission Haut Brion. The wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot dominance depending on the vintage year from grapes of the estates younger vines. 

Fonseca Guimaraens 1988 Vintage Port

1988 Vintage Port from the house of Fonseca. Bottled in 1990.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes.  The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 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.

Fonseca Guimaraens, often simply called Fonseca was founded in 1815, Fonseca Port is considered one of the leading Port wine companies, famed for its Vintage Port since their first release in 1840.

Laurent-Perrier 1999 Vintage Champagne / 60th Birthday Prince of Wales 2008

1999 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier. A special release to celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH the Price of Wales on 14th November 2008.

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.

Fonseca's 1983 Vintage Port

1983 vintage port from the house of Fonseca.

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. 

Fonseca was founded in 1815 and is considered one of the leading Port wine companies, famed for its Vintage Port since their first release in 1840.

Louis Carillon 1996 Puligny-Montrachet 2x75cl

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

The historic Domaine Louis Carillon was a highly regarded estate established in 1692. From the 2010 vintage the estate was split between brothers Jacques and his brother François.

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

Labouré-Roi 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

Gevrey-Chambertin is the largest wine-producing village in Burgundy's Côte d'Or. The renowned region is home to 26 Premier Cru and 9 Grand-Cru climats which can produce some of the world's most sought-after 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. 

From the renowned Burgundian négociant house of Labouré-Roi, founded in 1832.

Louis Latour 'En Chevret' 2014 Volnay 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier-Cru vineyard of En Chevret located within the Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

The Latour family have long been established in Burgundy’s wine trade. They began as vine growers in the village of Aloxe-Corton as early as 1768 and went on to establish today’s business, Maison Louis Latour, in 1797. The company has been in family ownership for 11 generations and is now led by the 7th Louis Latour. Today they are the largest vineyard owners of grand cru sites in Burgundy.
 

Le Clémentin de Pape Clément 2010 Pessac-Léognan 2x75cl

Located in the Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), Château Pape Clément is a Grand Cru Classé estate, ranked within the 1959 Classification of Graves.

Le Clémentin de Pape Clément is the second wine of the Château made from a blend blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon: aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. 

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

Luc Javelot 1993 Nuits-Saint-Georges

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

Les Pagodes de Cos 1998 St-Estephe

Le Pagodes de Cos is the second wine of Cos d'Estournel in the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Estèphe. Cos d'Estournel is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is frequently referred to as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

The wine is made from a fairly even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from the left-bank appellation of Saint-Estèphe.

Faustino I 1987 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. 

Louis Roederer 'Collection 242' Brut Premier NV Champagne

Collection 242 is a multi-vintage Champagne which represents the 242nd blend since the legendary producer, Louis Roederer's foundation.

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.

Founded in 1776, the Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses.

Faustino I 2004 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

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. 

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

Fontanafredda 1985 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.

La Bastide Saint Vincent 2015 Gigondas 2x75cl

Grenache dominant blend from the classic Southern-Rhône appellation of Gigondas.

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

Fontanafredda 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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.

Ferrando White Label 2015 Carema

Nebbiolo from the little-known, mountainous region of Carema, located in the northern corner of Piedmont.

Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV Champagne

A non-vintage Champagne from the House of Louis Roederer.

Brut Premier is made from Louis Roedere's signature blend of around 40% Pinot noir, 40% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Meunier.

Founded in 1776, the Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. 

Fratelli Serio & Battista Borgogno 1990 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.

Fontanafredda 1954 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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.