January 2025 Auction

Cos d'Estournel 1966 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.

Carruades de Lafite 1999 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 Rieussec 1996 Sauternes 1er-Cru 4x75cl

Once belonging to the Carmelite monks in Langon, the renowned Château Rieussec is now owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), since they purchased the estate in 1984. Chateau Rieussec 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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Lynch-Bages 1970 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 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.

Château Talbot 1997 St-Julien 4eme-Cru 150cl

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 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.

Domaine Roulot 2005 Auxey-Duresses 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos du Val within the Burgundian appellation of Auxey-Duresses.

Domaine Taupenot-Merme 2010 Auxey-Duresses 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos du Val within the Burgundian appellation of Auxey-Duresses.

Domaine Taupenot-Merme matures their wine for approximately 10 months and uses 25% new French oak for their village wines and up to 40% for the grand and premier cru.

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

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1990 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.

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. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

Château Laville Haut-Brion 1963 Graves Blanc 1er-Cru

Located in the Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan, Château Laville Haut-Brion was the white wine of the renowned Château La Mission Haut-Brion. The estate is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

Château Laville Haut-Brion is now known as Château La Mission Haut-Brion Blanc. It is a dry white wine of Sémillon dominance with Sauvignon Blanc; matured in 40-65% new French Oak barrels for approximately 13 to 16 months.

Châ​teau Lascombes 1961 Margaux 2eme-Cru

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.

Château de Fargues 1967 Sauternes

Château de Fargues is a historic estate which has been owned by the Lur-Saluces family since 1472. Low yielding vines and small, quality production has placed the Château amongst the great Sauternes producers. 

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.

Château Talbot 1966 St-Julien 4eme-Cru

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.

Château Musar 1970 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.

This 1970 vinage was recorked in 1991.

Château Musar 1986 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 du Vieux Telegraphe 1988 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2x75cl

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. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

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

Dujac Fils & Père 2009 Morey-Saint-Denis

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Morey-Saint-Denis.

The renowned Domaine Dujac was established in 1967 in Morey-Saint-Denis when the Seysses family purchased Domaine Graillet and renamed it Domaine Dujac after founder, Jacques Seysses. The same family continue to run the estate to this day. In 2000, the family also created a négociant business, with wines like these bottled under Dujac Fils & Père.

Château de Pommard 'Clos Marey-Monge Monopole' 2014 Pommard 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Pommard, in the Côte-d'Or.

Château de Pommard's Clos Marey-Monge Monopole is their signature wine made from a blend of all seven vineyards of the Clos and aged for approximately 20 months in 30% new french oak barrels.

Created in 1937, the Pommard wine region, known for it's powerful and full- bodied wine, is located Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy, immediately next to neighbouring Volnay. The region is home to over 25 Premier Cru vineyards and produces red wine only made from Pinot Noir grapes. Regulations allow for up to 15% of Chardonnay, Pinot blanc and Pinot gris as accessory grapes- although this is rarely utilised. 

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

Château de Reignac 'Balthus' 2007 Bordeaux-Supérieur 6x75cl

Balthus is made from 100% Merlot from the regional appellation of Bordeaux-Supérieur: aged in new French oak barrels for 19 months. 

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

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 1986 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 3x75cl

From the appellation of Pauillac, Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wine is a classic right-bank Bordeaux blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot; matured for 16 months in 40% new French Oak barrels.

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

Cayuse Vineyards 'En Cerise Vineyard' Syrah 2013 Walla Walla Valley

Syrah from the single vineyard of En Cerise within the Walla Walla Valley AVA located in the larger Columbia Valley region of Washington, USA: matured for 18 months in 15-20% new French oak barrels.

The 10 acre En Cerise Vineyard, which translates to Cherry vineyard, was planted in 1998 and was previoulsy a cherry orchard.

Dujac Fils & Père 2010 Morey-St-Denis

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Morey-Saint-Denis.

The renowned Domaine Dujac was established in 1967 in Morey-Saint-Denis when the Seysses family purchased Domaine Graillet and renamed it Domaine Dujac after founder, Jacques Seysses. The same family continue to run the estate to this day. In 2000, the family also created a négociant business, with wines like these bottled under Dujac Fils & Père.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1990 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.

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. Vieux Telegraphe Rouge is matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 20-22 months. 

Clarendon Hills Astralis Syrah 1999 McLaren Vale

Astralis is an iconic wine made from 100% old-vine, single vineyard Shiraz (syrah); matured for approximately 18 months in 100% new French Oak barrels.

Founded in 1989, Clarendon Hills is a small but renowned family-run winery specialising in single vineyard wines.

Domaine Des Tilleuls Phillpe Livera 2007 Chapelle-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard Chapelle-Chambertin located in the Gevrey-Chambertin appellation 

Chapelle-Chambertin covers 5.5 hectares (13.5 acres) of land, and is one of the smaller grand crus in Gevrey-Chambertin. It produces it's red wines from Pinot Noir grapes only. 

Domaine Denis Mortet 'Les Longeroies' 2011 Marsannay

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Marsannay: aged for 18 months in 20% new oak barrels.

As of 2025 the average age of the 1.10 hectare Les Longeroies vineyard is 50 years. 

Château Talbot 1966 St-Julien 4eme-Cru

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.

Château de Beaucastel 1989 Châteauneuf-du-Pape

Château de Beaucastel is one of the best known estates in Châteauneuf-du-Pape. It's red Châteauneuf du Pape includes all 13 varieties of the appellation.

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 blend for their Châteauneuf-du-Pape red is approximately; 30% Mourvèdre, 30% Grenache, 10% Syrah, 10% with the remainder being made up other permitted varieties.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1970 Graves Grand-Cru

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation (originally Graves before 1987), is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959. 

The Pessac-Léognan wine region was carved out of the Graves sub-region in 1987. Many estates in what is now Pessac-Léognan were labelled under Graves prior to 1987, such as Château La Mission Haut-Brion.

Typically a Merlot dominant blend closely followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc; aged in oak barriques (70-85% new) for 18- 20 months.

Domaine Confuron-Cotetidot 1999 Clos-Vougeot Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos-Vougeot.

Clos de Vougeot, also referred to as Clos Vougeot, is a large walled vineyard established in the 11th Century by Cistercian monks of the Cîteaux Abbey. Planted with 100% Pinot Noir, it considered one of the finest grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits subregion of northern Burgundy.

Château Calon-Ségur 1964 Saint-Estèphe 3eme-Cru

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.

Château Musar 1981 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.