January 2025 Auction

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.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 'Telegramme' 2002 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 6x75cl

This is the second label from Vieux Telegraphe and is known as “Telegramme”.

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.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley.

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

Domaine A.F.Gros 'Aux Réas' 1998 Vosne-Romanée

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée. 

The great Domaine Jean Gros was divided between Jean's three children upon his retirement and the new Domaines: Anne-Françoise's Gros (A.-F. Gros), Domaine Michel Gros and Domaine Gros Frère & Soeur, were created.

The renowned Vosne-Romanée appellation is located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and famed for it's high quality wines made from Pinot Noir. Though most wines produced are 100% Pinot Noir, regulations allow for the addition of up to 15% of the white wine grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris to be included, however this is rarely utilised by producers. Originally called Vosne until 1866 when Romanée was added paying homage to it's most famed vineyard- La Romanée. The area is also home to other prized Premier and Grand Cru vineyards: Romanée-Conti, La Grand Rue, La Tâche, Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

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.

Domaine Font de Michelle Cuvee Etienne Gonnet 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 4x75cl

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.

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

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.

Domaine J. Thevenot-Machal 'Les Charmes' 1998 Puligny-Montrachet 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Charmes within the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

The Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes vineyard lies adjacent to the Premier-Cru site of the same name in Meursault. The Meursault section is classified Premier-Cru however the Puligny-Montrachet is not. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 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.

Château de Beaucastel 'Vielles Vignes' 2004 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc 2x75cl

Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations. The white wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape are blends typically dominated by Roussanne, Marsanne and Grenache Blanc with various other native grape varieties.

Beaucastel's Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc is an old-vine blend of 80% Roussanne with varying quantities of Grenache Blanc, Picardan, Bourboulenc and Clairette; 20-30% of the wine is matured briefly in small oak barrels for 8 months. 

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

Château Léoville-Barton 1947 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru

An incredibly old 1947 vintage from Château Léoville-Barton.

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Château​ Branaire-Ducru 1966 Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru

From the famed Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Branaire-Ducru (sometimes referred to simply as Château Branaire) is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

​The wine is a typical left-bank Bordeaux-blend featuring a high dominance of Cabernet Sauvignon, approximately 25% Merlot and tiny portions of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured for a minimum of 18 months in 60% new French oak barrels.

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.

Château Brane-Cantenac 1983 Margaux 2ème-Cru 2x75cl

Château ​Brane-Cantenac is a 2nd Growth (2ème Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (40-60%), Merlot (35-55%) and Cabernet Franc (5-10%); matured in French Oak barrels for 18 months.

Brane-Cantenac has been producing wine since the 17th century-initially under the name of Domaine Guilhem H. Hostei. It has since belonged to the Lurton family since 1920. The estate also produces a second wine named Baron de Brane, also a label named Château Notton, and a regional Margaux.

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

Château Musar 1975 Bekaa Valley

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.

Domaine Arlaud 2007 Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru 

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Charmes-Chambertin within the greater commune of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The renowned Charmes-Chambertin Grand-Cru vineyard and appellation is located the Southern part of Gevrey-Chambertin within the Côte de Nuits subregion of Burgundy and can produce some of the world's most iconic 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. 

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 'Telegramme' 2002 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 6x75cl

This is the second label from Vieux Telegraphe and is known as “Telegramme”.

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.

The vineyards of Domaine Du Vieux Telegraphe are located on the celebrated plateau, La Crau, where vines have an average age of sixty years. Vieux Télégraphe has been owned by the Brunier family since 1891 and is one of the most renowned estates in the Southern Rhône Valley.

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

Domaines Ott 'Étoile' Rosé 2020 Vin de France 3x75cl

Rosé made from a 80% Grenache with Mourvèdre grapes from the national French classification of Vin de France.

Vin de France (formerly Vin de Table prior to 2009) is the national French appellation in which the producer is not required to comply with appellation laws and traditional regional constraints. The winemaker has the freedom to create their wines from anywhere in France from different regions, vintages and from unsanctioned grape varieties or blends. The quality of these wines can vary drastically from uncomplicated basic wines to high-quality diverse wines that command a high price. 

Please note a shipping charge of 3 bottles shall apply to this lot.

Château De Valois 2000 Pomerol 6x75cl

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of Pomerol.

Pomerol is one of the big names in Bordeaux though is the smallest of the major appellations of the city. Located in the Right Bank, the appellation has no official classification but is considered one of the world’s most revered wine regions. The region is famed for its age-worthy Merlot-based wines typically made from 100% Merlot or blended with Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

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

Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste Saint Guirons 1958 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

From the Pauillac appellation, Chateau Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; aged for approximately 18 months in 50% new oak barriques. 

As is common with historic Bordeaux properties, this Chateau has gone through a number of name changes from, Grand-Puy Saint-Guirons, Saint Guirons-Lacoste to Grand-Puy-Lacoste.

Château De Valois 2000 Pomerol 6x75cl

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of Pomerol.

Pomerol is one of the big names in Bordeaux though is the smallest of the major appellations of the city. Located in the Right Bank, the appellation has no official classification but is considered one of the world’s most revered wine regions. The region is famed for its age-worthy Merlot-based wines typically made from 100% Merlot or blended with Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

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

Domaine Michel Gros 'Clos des Réas' Monopole 2002 Vosne-Romanée 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru walled-vineyard of Clos des Réas in the Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée.

This is the flagship wine of the Domaine Michel Gros estate. Clos des Réas has been operated as a monopoly by the Gros family since its acquisition in 1860.

The renowned Vosne-Romanée appellation is located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and famed for it's high quality wines made from Pinot Noir. Though most wines produced are 100% Pinot Noir, regulations allow for the addition of up to 15% of the white wine grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris to be included, however this is rarely utilised by producers. Originally called Vosne until 1866 when Romanée was added paying homage to it's most famed vineyard- La Romanée. The area is also home to other prized Premier and Grand Cru vineyards: Romanée-Conti, La Grand Rue, La Tâche, Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

Domaine J. Thevenot-Machal 'Les Charmes' 1998 Puligny-Montrachet 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Les Charmes within the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

The Puligny-Montrachet Les Charmes vineyard lies adjacent to the Premier-Cru site of the same name in Meursault. The Meursault section is classified Premier-Cru however the Puligny-Montrachet is not. 

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

Château Léoville-Barton 1947 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru

An incredibly old 1947 vintage from Château Léoville-Barton.

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Château Guiraud 1967 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.

Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux 'Les Poisets' 2005 Nuits-St-Georges

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

The acclaimed Domaine Robert Arnoux was established in 1858. Today, it is run by Charles Lachaux who represents the family's sixth generation. From the 2007 vintage, the wines from this Domaine have been labelled under the name Domaine Arnoux-Lachaux.

Domaine de la Charbonnière 'Les Hautes Brusquieres Cuvee Speciale' 1998 Châteauneuf-du-Pape  6x75cl

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.

Les Hautes Brusquieres is produced from a single vineyard from the Brusquières plot. 

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

Château Le Bon Pasteur 1982 Pomerol 5x75cl

Classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the renowned appellation of Pomerol.

Pomerol is one of the big names in Bordeaux though is the smallest of the major appellations of the city. Located in the Right Bank, the appellation has no official classification but is considered one of the world’s most revered wine regions. The region is famed for its age-worthy Merlot-based wines typically made from 100% Merlot or blended with Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 bottles applied to this lot.