January 2025 Auction

Château Talbot 1978 Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru / Cordier 3x75cl

One of the most recognisable wine estates in Bordeaux, Château Talbot is typically a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend along with Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc; Aged for approximately 18 months in small oak barriques (50% new).

Château Talbot is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is renowned for its consistency and ageing ability.

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier.

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

Château Calon-Segur 1998 St-Estephe 3eme-Cru 2x75cl

From the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Estèphe, Château Calon-Ségur is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. The Château is home to one of the few walled vineyards in the Left Bank and is the most northerly of all the Médoc Grand-Crus Classés.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; Matured in 100% new oak barrels for 18-20 months.

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

Cloudy Bay Te Wahi Pinot Noir 2018 Central Otago 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the renowned Central Otago region of New Zealand's South Island.

Cloudy Bay is one of New Zealand's most famous and recognisable wine brands.

The mountainous Central Otago wine region is located close to the bottom of New Zealand's South Island and is New Zealand's southernmost region. Today, it is divided into six winemaking sub-regions; Bannockburn, Cromwell Bason, Wanaka, Alexandra, Bendigo, and Gibbston. The region is renowned for it's Pinot Noir which accounts for the majority of the areas production, however the areas white varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Sauvignon Blanc are also popular.

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

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2005 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2003 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2003 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2007 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2006 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2007 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2006 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Cape Winemakers Guild 'Simonsig Herloom' Shiraz 2020 Stellenbosch 6x75cl

Shiraz from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region: aged for 18 months in 60% new and 40% second fill French oak barrels

Simonsig Herloom Shiraz is produced by Simonsig Family Vineyards from a 25-year-old block of vines exclusively for the annual CWG (Cape Winemakers Guild) auction.

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

Cape Winemakers Guild 'Simonsig Herloom' Shiraz 2020 Stellenbosch 6x75cl

Shiraz from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region: aged in for 18 months in 60% new and 40% second-fill French oak barrels. 

Simonsig Herloom Shiraz is produced by Simonsig Family Vineyards exclusively for the annual CWG (Cape Winemakers Guild) auction.

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

Château Sociando-Mallet 1988 Haut-Médoc 7x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Bordeaux sub-regional appellation of Haut-Médoc; Matured for approximately 18 months.

The 83 hectare vineyard of Château Sociando-Mallet is planted to 54% Merlot, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon and 4% Cabernet Franc.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 7 bottles applied to this lot.

Clos Église 'Esprit De L'Église' 2014 Pomerol 6x75cl

Esprit De L'Eglise is the second wine of the Pomerol estate Clos L'Eglise. 

As per the grand vin the proportions are usually around 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. This estate was formally named Clos L'Eglise Clinet which changed to Chateau L'Eglise Clinet which eventually evolved to what we know today as Clos L'Eglise.

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

Châ​teau Lascombes 1990 Margaux 2eme-Cru 3x75cl

Château Lascombes is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is often considered a \"Super Second\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend, typically with a large Merlot composition; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

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

Château Lynch-Bages 1985 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

From the appellation of Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The Château Lynch-Bages wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (60-80%), left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for a period of 15-18 months in 50-75% new French oak barrels. 

Château Labégorce-Zédé 1988 Margaux 7x75cl

Classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance from the famed appellation of Margaux.

Known today as Château Labégorce, the winery was formerly known as three separate estates; Château Labégorce-Margaux, Château Labégorce-Zédé and L’Abbé Grosse de Grosse. The Perrodo family bought all three properties from the late 1980s-2000s and reunited them as one. 

Margaux is a famed appellation located in the Haut-Médoc district of in the Right Bank of Bordeaux, southwestern France. The wine is predominantly made from Cabernet Sauvignon either as a single varietal or blended with a select combination of other permitted grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carmenère, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 7 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2002 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2007 Sauternes 1er-Cru 12x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Musar 1982 Bekaa Valley 3x75cl

Château Musar Red is a blend comprising of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley; Aged in French oak for 12 months. 

Château Musar was created in 1930 by Gaston Hochar. In recent years Château Musar has become the first producer in Lebanon to achieve organic certification for its vineyards. Today the Chateau is one of the leading wineries increasing wide-spread recognition of Lebanon's wines and wine-history.

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

Château Leoville Las Cases 1998 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru

From the St-Julien appellation, Chateau Leoville Las Cases is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The compositions of Le Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases varies with each vintage, yet are true to Bordeaux' classic left-bank formula of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, Merlot moderance, some Cabernet Franc and a tiny dash of Petit Verdot; matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Clos Église 'Esprit De L'Église' 2013 Pomerol 6x75cl

Esprit De L'Eglise is the second wine of the Pomerol estate Clos L'Eglise. 

As per the grand vin the proportions are usually around 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. This estate was formally named Clos L'Eglise Clinet which changed to Chateau L'Eglise Clinet which eventually evolved to what we know today as Clos L'Eglise.

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

Château de Rayne Vigneau 2000 Sauternes 1er-Cru 11x75cl

Chateau Rayne Vigneau 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 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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 11 bottles applied to this lot.

Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2014 Marlborough 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the renowned Marlborough region at the northern point of New Zealand's South Island: aged for 11 months in French oak barrels. 

Cloudy Bay is one of New Zealand's most famous and recognisable wine brands.

Ch. and A. Prieur Napoleon Grand NV Champagne circa 1940s

Non-vintage Champagne. Label states \"Reserved for Allied Armies\".

We estimate this to be late 1940s.

Cos d'Estournel 1983 St-Estephe 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

From 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.

Their wine is typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60-65%) and Merlot (35-40%), with newer vintages including small volumes of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

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

Château Palmer 1985 Margaux 3ème-Cru / Gallaire & Fils

Located in the appellation of Margaux, Château Palmer was ranked as a 3rd-Growth (3ème-Cru) Grand Cru estate in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend - these early vintages were Merlot dominant; Matured in French Oak barrels for 18-20 months.

Carruades de Lafite 2011 Pauillac

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Médoc - prior to sister-estate Mouton-Rothschild's promotion in 1973 - Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Carruades de Lafite is the second-wine from Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, with the grapes sourced from neighbouring vineyards and the wine featuring a blend of 50-70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30-50% Merlot and 0-5% Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot. Matured for 15-20 months in new oak barrels. 

Château Haut-Bailly 1989 Pessac-Leognan Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Located in the Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Leognan, Chateau Haut-Bailly is a Grand Cru Classe estate, ranked within the 1959 Classification of Graves. Before 1987 the area of the appellation of Pessac-Léognan was part of the Graves AOC.

The wine of Château Haut-Bailly  is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend; matured in French oak barrels for 16-18 months.

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

Cockburn's 1970 Vintage Port 2x75cl

1970 vintage Port from the house of Cockburns.

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. 

Cockburn’s is one of the greatest names in Port, established by Scotsman Robert Cockburn in 1815, who returned to Portugal after first visiting the country as a soldier.

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

Clos des Papes 1986 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 3x75cl

1986 vintage from Clos des Papes- one of the most sought-after and highly regarded producers in Châteauneuf-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.

Selected for the Wine Society, UK.

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

Château Musar 1990 Bekaa Valley 3x75cl

Château Musar Red is a blend comprising of Cabernet Sauvignon, Carignan and Cinsault from Lebanon's Bekaa Valley; Aged in French oak for 12 months. 

Château Musar was created in 1930 by Gaston Hochar. In recent years Château Musar has become the first producer in Lebanon to achieve organic certification for its vineyards. Today the Chateau is one of the leading wineries increasing wide-spread recognition of Lebanon's wines and wine-history.

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