January 2025 Auction

Dom. Comtesse de Loisy 1989 Clos de 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.

Domaine de la Janasse 'Vieilles Vignes' 2003 Chateauneuf-du-Pape 150cl

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.

Vieilles Vignes is the flagship cuvée from Domaine de la Janasse . It is made from vines planted in following years: 40%-1920, 40%-1965, 10%-1976 and 10%-1993: matured for 12 months in foudres and demi-muids. 

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.

Luigi Oddero Rocche Rivera 2016 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.

Dom. Comtesse de Loisy 1989 Clos de 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.

Domaine Vincent Paris 'La Geynale' 2020 Cornas 2x75cl

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas: matured for 12-14 months in oak barrels

Cornas is a French Appellation d'Origine Contrôlée (AOC) in the northern Rhône wine region of France, south of Lyon. It is one of the smallest appellations in the Rhône valley and is permitted to produce only red wine made from 100% Syrah grapes. 

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

Disznókő '5 Puttonyos' 1993 Tokaji Aszú 50cl

The wines of the famed Tokaji wine region of northeastern Hungary are predominantly produced from the white wine grapes Furmint, which are left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp.

Tokaji wines are classified by sweetness, from 1 Puttonyos (dry) to 7 Puttonyos (absolute sweetness) and can be produced from the following grapes; Furmint, Hárslevelű, Yellow Muscat, Zéta (aka Oremus), Kövérszőlő and Kabar.

Domaine Laroche 'La réserve de l'Obédience' Les Blanchots 2012 Chablis Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyard of Les Blanchots in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia 2006 Bolgheri

Merlot dominant Super-Tuscan blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured in oak barrels for 15 months.

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia is the second wine of the renowned Tenuta dell’Ornellaia estate. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, brother of the esteemed Piero Antinori and is one of Italy's most respected and iconic wineries in the area today.

Their flagship \"Ornellaia\" wine is considered one of Italy's leading Bordeaux-style reds.

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia 2006 Bolgheri

Merlot dominant Super-Tuscan blend, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; matured in oak barrels for 15 months.

Le Serre Nuove Dell' Ornellaia is the second wine of the renowned Tenuta dell’Ornellaia estate. Tenuta dell’Ornellaia was founded in 1981 by Marchese Lodovico Antinori, brother of the esteemed Piero Antinori and is one of Italy's most respected and iconic wineries in the area today.

Their flagship \"Ornellaia\" wine is considered one of Italy's leading Bordeaux-style reds.

Domaine Roulot 2007 Auxey-Duresses 1er-Cru

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

Domaine Roulot 2007 Auxey-Duresses 1er-Cru

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

Domaine La Soumade 'Cuvee Confidence' 2000 Côtes Du Rhône Villages Rasteau 5x75cl

Grenache dominant blend (80%) from the village of Rasteau in the southern Rhône Valley regional appellation of Côtes Du Rhône Villages.

Since 2009, Rasteau has been officially recognised as an appellation in its own right.

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

Domaine Fouassier 'Clos Paradis' 2016 Sancerre 5x75cl

Sauvignon Blanc from the iconic Loire Valley appellation of Sancerre. Clos Paradis is made from vines aged 30-50 years.

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 5 bottles applied to this lot.

La Rioja Alta Seleccion 874 2016 Rioja Reserva 3x75cl / The Wine Society

This wine is a collaboration between the Wine Society and La Rioja Alta SA, with the 874 a reference to the 1874 founding date of the Wine Society.

It is a blend of Tempranillo (70%), Garnacha (25%) and Graciano (5%), created by Pierre Mansour of the Wine Society and Julio Saenz of La Rioja Alta.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. Other than Tempranillo and Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo (Carignan) are also used in the red wines of Rioja. 

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

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

De Toren 'Fusion V' 2000 Coastal Region

A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant left bank Bordeaux-style blend from South Africa's Coastal Region located in Western Cape.

Fusion V was first released with the 1999 vintage and is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50-60%) with Malbec, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot; matured for 12 months in 225 litre French and American oak barrels.

Domaine Michel Gros 2011 Vosne-Romanée

Pinot Noir from the famed the 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.

Laurent-Perrier Brut NV Champagne 2x75cl

Non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier. 

The house of Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1811 by by André Michel Pierlot in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne, and produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee. The identity of Laurent-Perrier Champagne centres on Chardonnay, but also brings together the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier terroirs.

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

La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2006 Pessac-Leognan 

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, 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.

\"La Chapelle\" is the second-wine of Château La Mission Haut Brion. The wine is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot dominance depending on the vintage year from grapes of the estates younger vines. 

Domaines Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) \"Reserve Speciale\" 1990 Pauillac

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc, Chateau Lafite-Rothschild is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

This bottle of Domaine Barons De Rothschild (Lafite) \"Reserve Speciale\" is made from grapes grown on younger vines within the historic vineyards of Chateau Lafite-Rothschild.

Laurent-Perrier 1999 Vintage Champagne / 60th Birthday Prince of Wales 2008

1999 vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier. A special release to celebrate the 60th birthday of HRH the Price of Wales on 14th November 2008.

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.

Dr. Loosen 'Erdener Prälat' Riesling Auslese 2006 Mosel

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Erdener Prälat, located in Germany's famous Mosel river valley, just west of Frankfurt.

Auslese is a term used for a semi-sweet or sweet style of German wine, made from individually-selected bunches of very ripe grapes based on their ripeness level and sugar content, some of which have may have been affected by noble rot. The wines can also ben made and labelled as Auslese Trocken, which indicates a dry style. 

Danbury Ridge Wine Estate Chardonnay 2021 England 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the Danbury Ridge Wine Estate located in Essex, England: aged in French oak for 12 months.

7165 bottles produced. 

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

Domaine Daviot-Perrin 2007 Bourgogne Blanc 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (Burgundy).

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

Dow's 'Quinta Do Bomfim' 1998 Vintage Port 2x75cl

A 1998 vintage single-estate Vintage Port from Dow's vineyards at Quinta Do Bomfim.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 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.

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.

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

Dow's 1977 Vintage Port / Queens Silver Jubilee

1977 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1979.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 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.

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.

Louis Carillon 1996 Puligny-Montrachet 2x75cl

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

The historic Domaine Louis Carillon was a highly regarded estate established in 1692. From the 2010 vintage the estate was split between brothers Jacques and his brother François.

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

Domaine Michel Gros 2007 Vosne-Romanée

Pinot Noir from the famed the 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.

Domaine Michel Gros 1999 Vosne-Romanée

Pinot Noir from the famed the 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.

Domaine de la Motte Moelleux 1990 Coteaux du Layon Rochefort-sur-Loire 6x75cl

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the parish of Rochefort-sur-Loire in the Anjou commune of the Loire Valley appellation of Coteaux Du Layon.

The wines of Coteaux du Layon are made from grapes that are very ripe, sun-dried on the vine, or affected by the \"Noble Rot\", botrytis cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the sweet wine. 

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

Labouré-Roi 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

Gevrey-Chambertin is the largest wine-producing village in Burgundy's Côte d'Or. The renowned region is home to 26 Premier Cru and 9 Grand-Cru climats which can produce some of the world's most sought-after 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. 

From the renowned Burgundian négociant house of Labouré-Roi, founded in 1832.

Dow's 1983 Vintage Port

1983 vintage Port from the house of Dow's, bottled in 1985.

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 Zind Humbrecht 'Clos Windsbuhl' 2016 Alsace

Dry Pinot Gris from the single vineyard of Clos Windsbuhl within the famed eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

The Clos Windsbuhl vineyard is located in the commune of Hunawihr and was purchased by Domaine Zind Humbrecht in 1987. It is located at around 350 meters above sea level.

The renowned Alsace wine region located in Eastern France, is home to aromatic white wines made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat d'Alsace and Pinot Gris. A small amount of red wine is also produced in the region, mostly from Pinot Noir grapes. The wines are permitted to be made in a dry or sweet style. The history of Alsace, flitting between French and German ownership for centuries, imparts itself within the region's wines - a cacophony of grapes native to both countries, ennobled and respected individually.