January 2025 Auction

Dominique Cornin 'Serreudieres' 2014 Mâcon Chaintré 4x75cl

Chardonnay from the subregional appellation of Mâcon Chaintré of Southern Burgundy.

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

Pertinace 'Marcarini' 1997 Barbaresco

Nebbiolo from the renowned Piedmont region of Italy.

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy. Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe Telegramme 2002 Chateauneuf-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.

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

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

Dugat-Py 2019 Bourgogne

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy): aged for 12-18 months in 10% new oak casks. 

The Dugat-Py estate cultivates 15 hecatres composed of 6 Grands Crus, 12 1er-Cru and different village and regional appellations.

Domaine Rollin 2007 Pernand-Vergelesses 2x75cl

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, within the Côte-de-Beaune: aged for 12 months in oak barrels. 

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

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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. 

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Dow's 1985 Vintage Port

1985 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1987.

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. 

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

Domaine A.-F. Gros 2016 Hautes-Côtes de Nuits

Pinot Noir from the high slopes of the Burgundian sub-regional appellation Hautes-Côtes de Nuits.

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.

Domaine Gérard Thomas 'Les Frionnes' Saint-Aubin 2016 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Frionnes in the Burgundian appellation of Saint-Aubin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

d'Arenberg 'Ironstone Pressings' Grenache-Shiraz 1996 McLaren Vale

A Grenache (65%) and Shiraz blend from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia; matured in a combination of new and used French Oak barriques.

d'Arenberg is a renowned name of the McLaren Vale. Since 1912 the Osborne family have grown grapes and made wine in McLaren Vale. Today, fourth generation family member Chester Osborn is at the helm as d'Arenberg's head winemaker who has recently converted all of the estates vineyards to organic and biodynamic-certified.

A large portion of McLaren Vale's vineyards are impregnated with ancient, decomposed laterite granite known as ironstone - this is where this wine takes it's name from. 

Domaine Pochon 1991 Crozes-Hermitage

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Crozes-Hermitage.

The red wines of Crozes-Hermitage are produced from Syrah, though small volumes of  the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne are permitted to be blended in to soften tannins if the producer deems necessary.

Prince Poniatowski 'Clos Baudoin' Moelleux 1990 Vouvray 2x75cl

Sweet (Moelleux) Chenin Blanc from single vineyard of Clos Baudoin located in the Loire Valley appellation of Vouvray.

This wine is produced from grapes affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp for pressing.

The Vouvray wine region, located in the Loire Valley's Touraine district, is famed for its white wine made almost exclusively from the Chenin Blanc grape. Various styles: sweet, dry, still and sparkling are permitted in the region. Other than Chenin Blanc, the lesser-known and rarely seen Arbois grape is also permitted. Chenin Blanc is also known as Pineau de la Loire in Loire and Steen in South Africa. 

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

Pio Cesare 1959 Barbaresco

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

Pio Cesare were pioneers of Barolo and Barbaresco. Founded in 1881 by Cesare Pio, the family operation has been producing world renowned wines for 135 years.

D'Arenberg Dead Arm Shiraz 1999 McLaren Vale

Old-vine Shiraz from the McLaren Vale wine-region, just south of Adelaide.

d'Arenberg is a renowned name of the McLaren Vale. Since 1912 the Osborne family have grown grapes and made wine in McLaren Vale. Today, fourth generation family member Chester Osborn is at the helm as d'Arenberg's head winemaker who has recently converted all of the estates vineyards to organic and biodynamic-certified.

D’Arenbergs flagship wine, Dead Arm Shiraz, takes it's name from the Dead Arm vine disease caused by the fungus Eutypa Lata. One half of the vine slowly becomes reduced to dead wood when the grapes on the other side, while low yielding, display higher intensity.

Pete Lehmann 'Stonewell' Shiraz 1998 Barossa Valley

Old vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for approximately 18 months in mostly French oak.

First made in 1987, Stonewell by Peter Lehmann is the flagship Shiraz from this iconic Barossa Valley producer.

Barossa Valley is amongst Australia's oldest and most renowned wine regions. The internationally recognised region has a Mediterranean climate and is synonymous with Australia's signature grape, Shiraz. The area also boasts some of the world's oldest continually producing Shiraz, Grenache, Cabernet Sauvignon and Riesling vines. Other prominent grapes of the region include, Semillon, Viognier and Mouvedre. 

Domaine Gachot-Monot 2012 Chambolle-Musigny

Pinot Noir from the renowned appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, in the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits, Burgundy.

Domaine Jomain Freres 2009 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Plaisir de Merle Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Paarl 150cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the South African region of Paarl, just north-east of Cape Town.

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 Le Puits-Limonier 2016 Bordeaux 150cl

Likely to be a blend of Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon, red wine from the regional appellation of Bordeaux.

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.

Donatella Cinelli Colombini 1998 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino; Classed as a riserva this wine must have been matured for a minimum of 6 years with at least 2 years in wood and 6 months in the bottle.

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 prior to release.

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.

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. 

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. 

Pieroth Burg Layer 'Schlosskapelle' Kabinett 1973 Nahe 3x70cl

Semi-sweet white wine blend made from Müller-Thurgau, Silvaner and Kerner grapes from the single vineyard, Schlosskapelle, by the village of Burg Layen in the Nahe region in south-western Germany.

Kabinett is the lightest style of German wine. It is made from grapes which were picked at full ripeness (but not late-harvested) and the style typically ranges from dry to off-dry with well balanced residual sweetness and acidity. 

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

Pieroth 'Birkweiler Konigsgarten' Kerner Spatlese 1975 Pfalz 3x70cl

Semi-sweet white wine made from Kerner grapes from the Pfalz wine-region of south-western Germany.

Spätlese is the the lightest of the German late harvest wines, produced from slightly-late-harvested grapes and may be either sweet or dry. If “Trocken” is noted on the label you can assume it's a dry style.

This wine celebrates Ferinand Pieroth 1906-1976.

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

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.

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.

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.