January 2025 Auction

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. 

La Rioja Alta '904' 1994 Rioja Gran Reserva

Produced only in exceptional years, \"904\" is an old-vine Tempranillo dominant blend; matured for 4.5 years in American Oak barrels - far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Gran Reserva.

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

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. 

L'Aventure 'Côte à Côte' 2019 Paso Robles

Côte à Côte is a fairly even blend of estate grown Grenache, Syrah and Mourvèdre from the Willow Creek District, located within the larger Paso Robles region of California.

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. 

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.

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.

Aldo Conterno Granbussia 1974 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.

Granbussia is made from old vines in the Bussia vineyards within Monforte d'Alba and is matured for a over 30 months in oak casks and cellard for a further 6 years prior to release. 

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. 

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.

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.

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.

Assorted Williams & Humbert 12 Year Old Pedro Ximénez Sherry Spain 4x50cl

Pedro Ximénez sherry is produced from both the Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel grapes, picked late at fully concentrated sugar ripeness, part-fermented before fortification with grape-spirit and matured through fractional-blending in the traditional solera and criaderas system. The result is a seriously dark, seriously sweet sherry of sheer decadence.

Sherry is exclusively produced in the region of Jerez, Spain. It is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 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.

Au Bon Climat 'Los Alamos Vineyard' 2016 Santa Barbara County / Historic Vineyards Collection

Single vineyard Chardonnay the wine region of Santa Barbara County, located north of the city of Santa Barbara, California.

The 459 acre Los Alamo vineyard is located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean and is planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Assorted Rioja Gran Reserva 3x75cl

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.

This lot contains the following;

• Castillo San Lorenzo 1994 Rioja Gran Reserva - 12.5%
• Muriel 1996 Rioja Gran Reserva 13%
• Berberana 1988 Rioja Gran Reserva 12.5%

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.

Assorted Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey​ Sauternes 1er-Cru / Cordier 2x75cl

Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey was ranked, as part of the former Chateau Peyraguey, as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Gironde.

The vineyard of Lafaurie-Peyraguey lies on Sauternes' high gravel terrace, 70 m above sea level, next to Château d'Yquem. The estate matures it's Sauternes for 18-19 months in 40-70% new French oak barrels. 

The wines of Sauternes 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.

This lot contains one each of the 1985 and 1994 vintage.

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

Assorted Burgundy Pinot Noir 3x75cl

Three bottles of Pinot Noir from various areas within Burgundy.

This lot contains the following;

• Jaboulet-Vercherre 1982 Santenay 
• Laboure-Roi 2001 Hautes-cotes de Beaune Bourgogne
• Bichot 1986 Bourgogne Passetoutgrain

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

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.
 

Assorted Muré'Vorbourg' Alsace Grand-Cru x2

Two sweet white wines from the Grand-Cru vineyard of Vorbourg within the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

• Muré 'Selection de Grains Nobles' Vorbourg 'Clos StLandelin' Tokay-Pinot Gris 1985 Alsace Grand-Cru 75cl
• Muré 'Vorbourg' Vendanges Tardives Gewurtztramier 2005 Alsace Grand-Cru 50cl

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

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.

Assorted Sauternes 1er-Cru 2x37.5cl

The wines of Sauternes 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 most incredible sweet wine.

This lot contains;

• Château Lafaurie-Peyraguey​ 1996 Sauternes 1er-Cru 37.5cl
• Château Guiraud 1983 Sauternes 1er-Cru 37.5cl

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.

Au Bon Climat 'Bien Nacido' Vineyard 2014 Santa Maria Valley / Historic Vineyards Collection

Single vineyard Chardonnay from the Santa Barbara County of California.

The renowned 900 acre Bien Nacido vineyard was first planted in 1973 and is primary vineyard source for Au Bon Climat wines.

Au Bon Climat 'Los Alamos Vineyard' 2016 Santa Barbara County / Historic Vineyards Collection

Single vineyard Chardonnay the wine region of Santa Barbara County, located north of the city of Santa Barbara, California.

The 459 acre Los Alamo vineyard is located 20 miles from the Pacific Ocean and is planted with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

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.

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.