January 2025 Auction

Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2010 Auxey-Duresses 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos du Val within the Burgundian appellation of Auxey-Duresses.

Domaine Taupenot-Merme matures their wine for approximately 10 months and uses 25% new French oak for their village wines and up to 40% for the grand and premier cru.

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

Assorted Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Reserva Blanco 3x75cl

Three white wines produced by Marqués de Murrieta, made from Viura grapes from the the famed Rioja region in northern Spain.

This lot contains;

• Marqués de Murrieta 1991 Rioja Reserva Blanco
• Marqués de Murrieta 'Capellania' 1995 Rioja Reserva Blanco
• Marqués de Murrieta 1988 Rioja Reserva Blanco

The renowned and historic Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

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

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1990 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.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1988 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2x75cl

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 vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

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

Dujac Fils & Père 2009 Morey-Saint-Denis

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Morey-Saint-Denis.

The renowned Domaine Dujac was established in 1967 in Morey-Saint-Denis when the Seysses family purchased Domaine Graillet and renamed it Domaine Dujac after founder, Jacques Seysses. The same family continue to run the estate to this day. In 2000, the family also created a négociant business, with wines like these bottled under Dujac Fils & Père.

Dujac Fils & Père 2010 Morey-St-Denis

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Morey-Saint-Denis.

The renowned Domaine Dujac was established in 1967 in Morey-Saint-Denis when the Seysses family purchased Domaine Graillet and renamed it Domaine Dujac after founder, Jacques Seysses. The same family continue to run the estate to this day. In 2000, the family also created a négociant business, with wines like these bottled under Dujac Fils & Père.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1990 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.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

Domaine Des Tilleuls Phillpe Livera 2007 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard Chapelle-Chambertin located in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation 

Chapelle-Chambertin covers 5.5 hectares (13.5 acres) of land, and is one of the smaller grand crus in Gevrey-Chambertin. It produces it's red wines from Pinot Noir grapes only. 

Assorted Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' 2000s France 3x75cl

Thee wines of Château Lagrézette from France.

This lot contains;

• Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' Malbec 2009 Cahors - 14.5%
• Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' White Vision Viognier 2012 Côtes du Lot - 13.5
• Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' Malbec 2011 Cahors - 14.5%

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

Domaine Denis Mortet 'Les Longeroies' 2011 Marsannay

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Marsannay: aged for 18 months in 20% new oak barrels.

As of 2025 the average age of the 1.10 hectare Les Longeroies vineyard is 50 years. 

Assorted Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz South Australia 2x75cl

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from South Australia.

First made in 1960, Bin 389 is often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’ because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

This lot contains the 1988 and 1999 vintage.

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

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot 1999 Clos-Vougeot Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos-Vougeot.

Clos de Vougeot, also referred to as Clos Vougeot, is a large walled vineyard established in the 11th Century by Cistercian monks of the Cîteaux Abbey. Planted with 100% Pinot Noir, it considered one of the finest grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits subregion of northern Burgundy.

Didier Dagueneau 2005 Blanc Fume De Pouilly

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Pouilly-Fumé, located directly across the river from the equally famous appellation of Sancerre.

The Pouilly-Fumé appellation was created in 1937 and was originally named Blanc Fumé de Pouilly. The appellation exclusively produces white wines from 100% Sauvignon Blanc, with a distinctive smoky ('fumé) character. Not to be confused with Burgundy's Pouilly-Fuisse which is Chardonnay based.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1990 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.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1990 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.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

Dow's 1983 Vintage Port 2x75cl

1983 vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 1985.

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.

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

Assorted Château Guiraud 1990s Sauternes 1er-Cru 3x75cl

From the appellation of Sauternes, Château Guiraud was ranked as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc. 

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 1995, 1997 and 1998 vintage.

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

Domaine Tollot Beaut 2017 Corton Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Corton.

Domaine de la Charbonnière 'Les Hautes Brusquieres Cuvee Speciale' 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 4x75cl

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.

Les Hautes Brusquieres is produced from a single vineyard from the Brusquières plot. 

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

Domaine de la Charbonnière 1998 Châteauneuf-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 with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

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

Domaine Long-Depaquit - Albert Bichot 'Moutonne' Monopole 2007 Chablis Grand-Cru

Old-vine Chardonnay from the Monopole Grand-Cru vineyard of La Moutonne in the iconic French appellation of Chablis; matured for 10 months in 75% stainless steel vats and 25% in 1-5 year old oak barrels- final ageing is complete in 100% stainless steel vats.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

The vineyard of La Moutonne has an average vine age of 46 years. 

Domaine Vincent Paris 'La Geynale' 2015 Cornas 2x75cl

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas: matured for 12-14 months in oak barrels

Cornas is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France, south of Lyon. It is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône valley and is permitted to produce only red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes. 

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

Domaine La Soumade 2000 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Rasteau 6x75cl

Grenache dominant blend (80%) from the village of Rasteau in the southern Rhône Valley regional appellation of Côtes-du-Rhône Villages.

Since 2009, Rasteau has been officially recognised as an appellation in its own right.

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

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 1995 Chassagne-Montrachet 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard mature their red wines for 12-18 months in 15-20% new oak for the Villages and 30-40% new oak for the Premiers and Grands Crus.

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

Domaine Vincent Paris 'La Geynale' 2016 Cornas 2x75cl

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas: matured for 12-14 months in oak barrels

Cornas is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France, south of Lyon. It is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône valley and is permitted to produce only red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes. 

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

Amandio Silva & Filhos 1953 Old Tawny Port

1953 Tawny Port from the house of Amandio Silva & Filhos.

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. 

Dow's 1970 Vintage Port

1970 vintage Port from the house of Dow's. 

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.

Domaine Laroche 'La réserve de l'Obédience' Les Blanchots 2017 Chablis Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyard of Les Blanchots in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Domaine Vincent Paris 'La Geynale' 2014 Cornas 2x75cl

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas: matured for 12-14 months in oak barrels

Cornas is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France, south of Lyon. It is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône valley and is permitted to produce only red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes. 

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

Dom. Comtesse de Loisy 1989 Clos de Vougeot Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos-Vougeot.

Clos de Vougeot, also referred to as Clos Vougeot, is a large walled vineyard established in the 11th Century by Cistercian monks of the Cîteaux Abbey. Planted with 100% Pinot Noir, it considered one of the finest grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits subregion of northern Burgundy.

Antinori 'Guado Al Tasso' 1998 Bolgheri Superiore

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 (previously 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. 

Domaine de la Janasse 'Vieilles Vignes' 2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 150cl

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.

Vieilles Vignes is the flagship cuvée from Domaine de la Janasse . It is made from vines planted in following years: 40%-1920, 40%-1965, 10%-1976 and 10%-1993: matured for 12 months in foudres and demi-muids. 

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.