January 2025 Auction

Domaine De La Trappe 'Lucien Borgeaud' Muscat Staoueli, Algeria circa 1930s

Mature Muscat from Algeria, North Africa.

Domaine De La Trappe was purchased in 1904 by the Borgeaud family. 

Note- this is no vintage date noted. We estimate this to be circa 1930s or earlier. 

We are unable to confirm if this is a sweet or dry wine, due to the good clarity and it's age we assume this is sweet. 

Domaine de la Butte 'Perrieres' 2014 Bourgueil

Single vineyard 100% Cabernet Franc from the Loire Valley appellation of Bourgueil.

Bourgueil wine is made from the Cabernet Franc grape variety, which is locally called Cabernet Breton. Up to 10% of the wine can also be made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Charles Vienot 'Les Fleurieres' Cuvee des Soeurs Hospitalieres 1970 Nuits-St-Georges / Hospices de Beaune

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

This Cuvee des Soeurs Hospitalieres was produced by Charles Vienot on behalf of the world-famous Hospices De Beaune (or Hôtel-Dieu de Beaune) charitable wine auction.

Clemente Guasti 1967 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 62 months, including 18 months in wood- 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.

Dynamic Vines 'Vi de Taula' Els Jelpins 2017 Spain 2x75cl

Els Jelipins is a seriously old vine red wine blend of Montònega and Sumoll grapes: aged for 30 months in old oak vats.

Sumoll and Montònega are rare and scarcely planted grape varieties that is native to Spain.

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

Castello Di Meleto 2011 Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

Caffe Torino Reserva Specialmento 1959 Ghemme

A Nebbiolo domiannt blend from the little-known Italian region of Ghemme, in the larger Piedmont region.

Ghemme wines must be made from a minimum of 75% Nebbiolo grapes, locally called Spanna. Vespolina and Uva Rara (aka Bonarda di Novarese) grapes are permitted to be included in the blend. The wines must be aged for a minimum of 34 months, 18 of which must be in wood.

Castellana 1966 Barolo

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.

Col d'Orcia 1971 Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

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.

Château Beauséjour 1973 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand-Cru

Merlot dominant blend with Cabernet Franc from Château Beauséjour formerly known as, Château Beauséjour-Duffau-Lagarross, which has been classified as a Premier Grand Cru Classé \"B\" estate since the Saint-Emilion classification was created in 1955.

Saint-Émilion is located in the Libournais district of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Merlot is the primary grape variety used in the wines blended with Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon. Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used.

Delhaize Cuvee Prestige Sec 2015 Chablis

Chardonnay from the iconic French 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 La Soumade 'Cuvee Prestige' Rasteau 2000 Côtes-du-Rhône Villages

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.

Castellana 1964 Barolo

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.

Castellana 1964 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.

Cantina Sociale Cooperativa 'Riserva' 1994 Copertino, Puglia

A red wine blend of 95% Negro Amaro and 5% Malvasia Nera from the Copertino wine region of the larger Puglia region in southern Italy.

Caparzo 1972 Brunello di Montalcino

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy.  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.

Capanna 1971 Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy.  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.

Col d'Orcia 1972 Brunello di Montalcino

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

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.

Cardinale 'Grande Riserva' 1961 Chianti

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

Domaine Pieretti 'Vin Doux Naturel' 2013 Muscat du Cap Corse

Created in 1993, the Muscat du Cap Corse wine region located in Corsica, France produces sweet wines made from Muscat Blanc à Petit Grains .

Vin Doux Naturel (VDN) is a historic naturally sweet, lightly fortified wines made from red or white grapes by stopping the fermentation process halfway through by adding grape spirits.

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

Cave Solar Das Francesas 1974 Garrafeira Tinto

A blend of traditional & native grapes from the central Portuguese region of Bairrada. Red wines which bear the term \"Garrafeira\" have been matured in oak barrels for a minimum period of 2 years.

Dow's Finest Reserve Port / Harrods

A Reserve Port from the house of Dow's, bottled for Harrods.

Reserve Port (originally called Vintage Character Port until 2002) is made from a blend of vintages that follow much the same maturation processes for either Ruby or Tawny Ports, but with more freedom for the winemakers to experiment and blend different wines and from different years to achieve their desired character and flavour profiles.

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 Darviot-Perrin Les Magnys 2007 Bourgogne

White wine from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy).

Carretta 'Cru Cannubi' 1969 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.

This wine is prodcued from the grapes of the old vines of the famed Cannubi (Cannubbio) vineyard.

Château Mériguet 2003 Bordeaux

A Merlot dominant blend from the regional appellation of Bordeaux.

Castello Di Querceto 1988 Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

Campo Viejo 1975 Rioja

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

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. 

Chateau Mildura Shiraz 2007 Murray Darling

Shiraz from Chateau Mildura in the interior wine-region of Murray Darling of southeastern Australia. Oak aged for 12 months.

Domaine Du Devoy 1985 Lirac

From the appellation of Lirac in France's Southern Rhone valley, the red wines are blends which must contain a minimum 40% Grenache, minimum 25% Syrah and Mourvedre (together), Carignan and a maximum 10% of Cinsault.

Château Guiraud 1990 Bordeaux-Supérieur

A Merlot dominant Bordeaux blend from the regional appellation of Bordeaux-Supérieur.

Domaine Combarel 1997 Saint-Chinian

A red wine blend from Saint-Chinian, the oldest wine producing region of the Languedoc in Southern France.

The main grape varieties used in the Saint-Chinian AOC are: Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre and Carignan.

Château Saint Roch 1978 Lirac

From the appellation of Lirac in France's Southern Rhone valley, the red wines are blends which must contain a minimum 40% Grenache, minimum 25% Syrah and Mourvedre (together), Carignan and a maximum 10% of Cinsault.