January 2025 Auction

Domaine du Vieux Telegraphe 1988 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.

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. 

Domaine Faiveley 'Les Porêts-St-Georges' 1993 Nuits-St-Georges 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier Cru vineyard of Les Porêts-St-Georges within the appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges, Burgundy; Aged for 14-16 months in 70% lightly toasted new oak barrels.

Domaine Faiveley is one of the biggest and most renowned domains in Burgundy. The family-owned estate was founded in 1825 by Pierre Faiveley and is today in the hands of the seventh generation.

De Forville 'Rabajà' 1985 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.

This wine comes from the renowned single vineyard of Rabajà.

Louis Latour 'En Chevret' 2014 Volnay 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier-Cru vineyard of En Chevret located within the Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

The Latour family have long been established in Burgundy’s wine trade. They began as vine growers in the village of Aloxe-Corton as early as 1768 and went on to establish today’s business, Maison Louis Latour, in 1797. The company has been in family ownership for 11 generations and is now led by the 7th Louis Latour. Today they are the largest vineyard owners of grand cru sites in Burgundy.
 

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.

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.

Le Clémentin de Pape Clément 2010 Pessac-Léognan 2x75cl

Located in the Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), Château Pape Clément is a Grand Cru Classé estate, ranked within the 1959 Classification of Graves.

Le Clémentin de Pape Clément is the second wine of the Château made from a blend blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon: aged for 16 months in French oak barrels. 

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Luc Javelot 1993 Nuits-Saint-Georges

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

Les Pagodes de Cos 1998 St-Estephe

Le Pagodes de Cos is the second wine of Cos d'Estournel in 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.

The wine is made from a fairly even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with small amounts of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot from the left-bank appellation of Saint-Estèphe.

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.

Louis Roederer 'Collection 242' Brut Premier NV Champagne

Collection 242 is a multi-vintage Champagne which represents the 242nd blend since the legendary producer, Louis Roederer's foundation.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the northeast 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.

Founded in 1776, the Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses.

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.

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.

La Bastide Saint Vincent 2015 Gigondas 2x75cl

Grenache dominant blend from the classic Southern-Rhône appellation of Gigondas.

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

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.

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.

Louis Roederer Brut Premier NV Champagne

A non-vintage Champagne from the House of Louis Roederer.

Brut Premier is made from Louis Roedere's signature blend of around 40% Pinot noir, 40% Chardonnay, and 20% Pinot Meunier.

Founded in 1776, the Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. 

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. 

Lustau 'Añada' 2000 Vintage Sherry 50cl

2000 vintage sweet Sherry which has been made from Palomino grapes and matured for 17 years in ex-Oloroso Sherry casks following a static, oxidative ageing. 

Sherry is exclusively produced in the region of Jerez, Spain. It is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.

One of 5700 bottles.

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.