January 2025 Auction

Castello Banfi 1997 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.

Montevertine 'Pian del Ciampolo' 2016 Toscana

Pian del Ciampolo is made from Sangiovese dominant blend (90+%) with Canaiolo and Volorino from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany): aged for 12 months in Slovanian oak barrels. 

Château Siran 2000 Margaux

Classic right-bank Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance from the renowned appellation of Margaux.

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.

Châ​teau Marquis de Terme 1996 Margaux 4eme-Cru

Châ​teau Marquis De Terme, from the famed appellation of Margaux, was ranked as a 4th-Growth (4eme-Cru) Grand Cru estate in the famed 1855 Classification of the Médoc. Today the château is still owned by the Seneclauze family, who purchased it in 1935.

A classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the iconic left-bank Bordeaux appellation of Margaux; matured for 18 months in 50% new French oak barrels. 

Col d'Orcia 1998 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 Duhart-Milon 1970 Pauillac 4eme-Cru / Baron de Rothschild Lafite

From the Pauillac appellation, Château Duhart-Milon is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. Located close to Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Ch. Duhart-Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Lafite) family in 1962 - briefly thereafter renamed Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild.

This wine is a classic left bank Bordeaux-blend of 60-80% Cabernet Sauvignon and 20-35% Merlot: matured for 14 months in 50% new oak. 

Château Cos Labory 1970 Saint-Estèphe 5eme-Cru 3x75cl

Château Cos Labory is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wine is typically a fairly even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Estèphe.; matured in oak barriques for approximately 18 months.

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

Château Camensac 1989 Haut-Médoc 5eme-Cru 2x75cl

From the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc, Château Camensac is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

A blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, matured for 14-18 months in 60% new French oak. 

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

Château Pichon Longueville 'Réserve de la Comtesse de Lalande' 2003 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

Located in the left-bank appellation of Pauillac, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande (aka Chateau Pichon Lalande) is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Réserve de la Comtesse de Lalande, renamed Réserve de Pichon Comtesse since 2017, is the second-wine of Chateau Pichon Lalande and is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend.

Château Cantemerle 2016 Haut-Médoc 5eme-Cru

From the Haut-Médoc appellation, Château Cantemerle was recognised as a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (50-60%), left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Aged in 40-50% new French oak barrels for 12-16 months.

Méo-Camuzet 2004 Bourgogne

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy).

The historic Méo-Camuzet was founded by Étienne Camuze, originally a vigneron in Vosne-Romanée and has passed through the hands of the prominent Burgundian family to become the renowned estate it is known as today. 

Château de Malle 1990 Sauternes 2ème-Cru

Château de Malle was ranked as a Second Growth Premier Cru (2ème-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.

M.L.Parisot 1976 Volnay

The Volnay AOC was created in 1937 and is a located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.  The appellation applies to red wine made from Pinot Noir although up to 15% of the white wine grape Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are permitted in the blends- although this is rarely utilised by producers. Almost 30 Premier Cru vineyards can be found within Volnay. 

Capanna 2003 Rosso di Montalcino 3x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino; aged for two years in cask and 6 months in bottle.

Established as a DOC in 1983, Rosso di Montalcino must be made from 100% Sangiovese (locally known as Sangioveto Grosso) and carries many similar characteristics of the great Brunello di Montalcino, except it is required to be matured for a lesser period of time in oak barrels- a minimum of 12 months. 

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

Château Guiraud 1981 Sauternes 1er-Cru

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.

Château Cissac 1975 Haut-Médoc

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc; Aged for 18-20 months in 30-40% new French oak. 

The Cru Bourgeois estate of Château Cissac has been in the hands of the Vialard family since 1895 and is currently run by the 5th generation. The family also owns the neighbouring estate of Chateau du Breuil.

Château Bastor-Lamontagne 1986 Sauternes

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.

Château Bastor-Lamontagne Sauternes is matured in 1/3 new wood for 12 months. 

Château Sociando-Mallet 2009 Haut-Médoc

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.

Cellier Des Chartreux Chevalier d'Anthelme 2005 Côtes-du-Rhône 150cl

Côtes-du-Rhône is one of the regional appellations in France's Rhône Valley. The wines are made up of a blend dominated by either Syrah or Grenache.

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.

Marchesi Di Barolo \"Sarmassa\" 1993 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 from the single vineyard of Sarmassa.

Château Chasse-Spleen 2003 Moulis-en-Médoc

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot from the appellation of Moulis-en-Médoc, located uphill from neighbouring Margaux; Matured in French Oak barrels for 12-18 months.

The histories of Cru Bourgeois estates Château Gressier Grand Poujeaux and Château Chasse-Spleen have been intertwined for over 2 centuries including a series of mergers and separations.

Château Pédesclaux 2008 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

Château Pédesclaux was recognised as a 5th Growth (5ème Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. The estate is planted to 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 7% Cabernet franc and 3% Petit Verdot - a ratio in which the wine can expect to follow with slight annual vintage variation. 

A classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Pauillac.

Château la Tour de By 2000 Médoc

Cru Bourgeois wine from the regional appellation of Médoc.  A classic Bordeaux-blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot: matured for 12 months in French oak.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape circa 1980s

Chateauneuf-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.

This wine is estimated to have been bottled in the 1980s.

Castello Banfi 2002 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.

Château Cissac 1996 Haut-Médoc

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc; Aged for 18-20 months in 30-40% new French oak. 

The Cru Bourgeois estate of Château Cissac has been in the hands of the Vialard family since 1895 and is currently run by the 5th generation. The family also owns the neighbouring estate of Chateau du Breuil.

Castello Banfi 2005 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.

Castello Banfi 2017 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.

Meerlust Merlot 2005 Stellenbosch

Merlot from South Africa's famed wine-region of Stellenbosch.

Established in 1756, the renowned Meerlust is a historic, family owned estate which has been managed by eight generations of the Myburgh family.  

Chateau St.Georges 2012 Saint-Georges-Saint-Emilion

A classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of Saint-Émilion.

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.

Churchill's 'Quinta Da Agua Alta' 1995 Vintage Port

1995 vintage Port from the house of Churchill'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. 

Churchill’s was originally founded in 1981 by John Graham and his two brothers, Anthony and William of the renowned Graham's Port family who have produced wine from the Douro Valley for over 200 years. It was the first new Port Wine Company to be established in over 50 years. A total of only eleven vintages have been declared by Churchill's since its first in 1982.

Château Troplong Mondot 1964 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand Cru

Merlot dominant (85-90%), right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate of Château Troplong Mondot within the appellation of Saint-Émilion; Matured for approximately 18-24 months in 75% new oak barrels.

The wine of Château Troplong Mondot is made from a blend of approximately; 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

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.