January 2025 Auction

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. 

Domaine Roger Neveu 'Côte des Embouffants' 2022 Sancerre 2x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Sancerre.

Sancerre is a small appellation located in the eastern part of the Loire valley famous for it's world renowned Sauvignon Blanc- although it also produces a small amount of red and rosé wine made from Pinot Noir. Almost all of the appellation lies on the left bank of the Loire, opposite Pouilly-Fumé.

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

Domaine La Grave 1989 Bordeaux 4x75cl

100% Merlot from the regional appellation of Bordeaux.

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

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.

Dom. Darviot-Perrin 'Les Bondues' 1998 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Bondues in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Domaine Stéphane Magnien 'Vieilles Vignes' 2017 Morey-Saint-Denis

Old vine Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Morey-Saint-Denis: aged for 12 months in barrels. 

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.

Domaine R.Usseglio 1986 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. 

Domaine de Cristia 1998 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.

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.

Domaine de Bellene 'Les Hauts Jarrons' 2008 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Hauts Jarrons within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-lès-Beaune, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Domaine Jamet 'Equivoque' 2016 Côtes-du-Rhône

Côtes-du-Rhône is one of the regional appellations in France's Rhône Valley. The wines are typically made up of a Grenache and/or Syrah dominant blend along with: Mourvèdre, Carignan, Cinsaut and seven other permitted grapes. 

Domaine Darviot-Perrin Les Magnys 2007 Bourgogne 3x75cl

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

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.

Duval-Leroy 'Cuvee Sur-Mesure' Mere 2014 Vintage Champagne

2014 vintage extra-brut Champagne from the House of Duval Leroy; using grapes sourced exclusively from grand cru villages. 

Duval Leroy is a small, family-owned, independent Champagne house founded in 1859. It is located in the Premier Cru village of the Côte des Blancs and produces both vintage and non-vintage Champagne as well as a line of organic wines. The house of Duval-Leroy is known for its pioneering role in promoting sustainable and organic practices and recently announced that its entire range is now 100% vegan friendly.

Domaine Vincent Dureuil-Janthial 2018 Rully

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Rully: aged for 12 months in 33% new oak barrels. 

This wine comes from vines planted in 1974 and 1978.

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.

Domaine les Sadons 2016 Pauillac

From the famed Pauillac appellation. The wine is typically a blend of approximately 50-70% Cabernet Sauvignon blended with Merlot; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

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.

Dehours 'Œil de Perdrix' Extra Brut NV Champagne / 2022

Non-Champagne from the house of Dehours. Based around the 2019 vintage and disgorged in January 2022.

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.

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.