January 2025 Auction

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1976 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva

Unico is made from a Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) dominant blend from the Ribera Del Duero region in northwest Spain; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels and in bottle for approximately 10 years - long exceeding the minimum requirements for the Gran Reserva.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1976 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva

Unico is made from a Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) dominant blend from the Ribera Del Duero region in northwest Spain; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels and in bottle for approximately 10 years - long exceeding the minimum requirements for the Gran Reserva.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This 1976 vintage is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Tinto Fino and Albillo. 

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1976 Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva

Unico is made from a Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) dominant blend from the Ribera Del Duero region in northwest Spain; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels and in bottle for approximately 10 years - long exceeding the minimum requirements for the Gran Reserva.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

This 1976 vintage is made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot, Tinto Fino and Albillo. 

Anakota 'Helena Dakota' Cabernet Sauvignon 2015 Knights Valley 4x75cl

Single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon from the Knights Valley AVA in Sonoma County, California.

The Helena Dakota 12-acre vineyard is located on the western flanks of Mount Saint Helena, facing south west at an elevation of 750ft. 

Please note a 4 bottle shipping fee applies to this lot. 

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2016 Tuscany 2x75cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2015 Tuscany 2x75cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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

Antinori 'Guado Al Tasso' 1997 Bolgheri Superiore 3x75cl

Guado Al Tasso is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small amount of Petit Verdot ; matured for 14 months in small oak barrels with a further 10 months in bottle prior to release. 

The Guado al Tasso estate (previoulsy named Tenuta Belvedere) is located in the small Bolgheri DOC and is part of the famed Marchesi Antinori portfolio. Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. 

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

Antinori Tignanello 2015 Tuscany 150cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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.

Ruinart 'Blanc-de-Blancs' Brut 1988 Vintage Champagne

1988 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Ruinart.

Dom Ruinart is a prestigious and highly acclaimed Champagne producer. It is the oldest established Champagne house, founded in 1729. This Champagne is crafted primarily from Chardonnay grapes sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims, ensuring the finest expression of the terroir. 

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- nearly always made from 100% Chardonnay grapes.

Antinori 'Guado Al Tasso' 2016 Bolgheri Superiore 150cl

Guado Al Tasso is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Cabernet Franc occasionally with a small amount of Petit Verdot ; matured for 14 months in small oak barrels with a further 10 months in bottle prior to release. 

The Guado al Tasso estate (previoulsy named Tenuta Belvedere) is located in the small Bolgheri DOC and is part of the famed Marchesi Antinori portfolio. Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. 

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.

Aldo Conterno 'Gran Bussia' 2009 Barolo Riserva 

Barolo, often referred to as \"The King Of Wines\" is always made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes, as a Riserva classification, this wine was matured in oak for a minimum period of 36 months- 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 Piedmont, most of the estates are small and family-owned and so production is low.

Veuve Clicquot 'Yellow Label' Brut NV Champagne 6x75cl

Non-vintage champagne from the iconic House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin. 

Founded in 1772 and based in Reims, Veuve is one of the largest and most renowned Champagne houses in the world. The company was purchased in 1986 by Louis Vuitton (now part of the LVMH group formed in 1987).

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

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2004 Tuscany

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

Rathfinny 'Traditional Method' Blanc-de-Blancs 2018 English Sparkling 11x75cl

From the Rathfinny estate located in the English county of Sussex, this 2018 vintage sparkling wine has been made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France. Disgorged in 2022.

Of all non-Champagne sparkling wines, many of those produced in the south of England come closest in terms of style and quality.  With similarities in soils and climates, grape varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) which grow well, and method of production, it is natural that flavour will follow also.

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

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

Ratti 'Abbazia Dell' annunziata' 1965 Barolo 3x72cl

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

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

Rathfinny 'Traditional Method' Blanc-de-Blancs 2018 English Sparkling 11x75cl

From the Rathfinny estate located in the English county of Sussex, this 2018 vintage sparkling wine has been made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France. Disgorged in 2022.

Of all non-Champagne sparkling wines, many of those produced in the south of England come closest in terms of style and quality.  With similarities in soils and climates, grape varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) which grow well, and method of production, it is natural that flavour will follow also.

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

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

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2007 Tuscany

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

R. Lopez de Heredia Viña Tondonia 'Viña Gravonia' 1990 Rioja Blanco

100% Viura (aka Macabeo) from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; matured in oak barrels for approximately 4 years.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena 5°' 2016 Ribera Del Duero

Valbuena is made from Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) from the northwestern Spanish DO of Ribera Del Duero.

This 2016 vintage is made from a blend of 94% Tinto Fino and 6% Merlot and bottled in May 2019.

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

Romain Hénin 'Le Gamin du Terroir' Brut Nature NV Champagne / 2023

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned wine grower Romain Hénin. Disgorged in July 2023.

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.

R. López de Heredia 'Tondonia' 1970 Rioja 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain.

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. It is the oldest winery in the emblematic town of Haro and one of the first three set up in La Rioja. It continues to be a family run estate with the fourth generation now running the business. 

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. 

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

Romain Hénin 'Le Gamin du Terroir' Brut Nature NV Champagne / 2023

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned wine grower Romain Hénin. Disgorged in July 2023.

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.

Aubert 'Reuling Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2006 Sonoma Coast

Single vineyard Pinot Noir from Sonoma Coast, California.

Bottled at an impressive 15.9%

Abbazia Dell' Annunziata Ratti 1967 Barolo 3x72cl

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.

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

Roger Sabon 'Cuvée Réserve' 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.

The family estate of Roger Sabon was founded in 1952. Cuvée Réserve is made from a blend of 80% Grenache with 10% Syrah and Mourvèdre and aged for 18 months in large oak casks or oak vats.

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

Assorted Marqués de Murrieta Rioja Reserva Blanco 3x75cl

Three white wines produced by Marqués de Murrieta, made from Viura grapes from the the famed Rioja region in northern Spain.

This lot contains;

• Marqués de Murrieta 1991 Rioja Reserva Blanco
• Marqués de Murrieta 'Capellania' 1995 Rioja Reserva Blanco
• Marqués de Murrieta 1988 Rioja Reserva Blanco

The renowned and historic Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

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

R. López de Heredia Viña Tondonia 6 Ano Rioja Blanco

A white wine blend of Viura dominance from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja. Labelled, as was the custom at the time, according to how many years following harvest the wine has been released \"6° Año\".

Established by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. An interesting note- when the term \"Reserva\" was defined in the 1970s, the owner of Viña Tondonia, Don Pedro López Heredia, objected on the grounds that the new terms were too lenient - even his most basic wine far exceeding the \"Gran Reserva\" requirements - and so refused to use the new classifications on his labels.

Rioja is arguably Spain's top wine region and is one of only two regions classified under the Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) system. The white wines of Rioja (Rioja Blanco) account for around 10% of production each year and must contain a minimum of 51% Viura, with the remainder being made up of other permitted varieties; Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo and Malvasia.

Vega Sicilia 'Valbuena 5°' 2014 Ribera Del Duero

Valbuena is made from Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) from the northwestern Spanish DO of Ribera Del Duero.

This 2014 vintage is made from a blend of 95% Tinto Fino and 5% Merlot from 35 year old vines. 

Vega Sicilia is one of Spain's most renowned wineries, responsible for three iconic wines: \"Unico\" Gran Reserva, \"Unico\" Reserva Especial and \"Valbuena\".

Domaine Remoissenet Père & Fils 'Les Marconnets' 1993 Beaune 1er-Cru 150cl

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of \"Les Marconnets\" within the Burgundian sub-regional appellation of AOP Beaune; Matured for 18 months in 1/3 new oak. 

From historic Burgundian négociants Remoissenet Père & Fils.

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.

Rockford 'Local Growers' Sémillon 2021 Barossa Valley 6x75cl

100% Sémillon from the Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide, Australia; Matured for 24 months in French and American oak barrels.

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. 

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

Assorted Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' 2000s France 3x75cl

Thee wines of Château Lagrézette from France.

This lot contains;

• Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' Malbec 2009 Cahors - 14.5%
• Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' White Vision Viognier 2012 Côtes du Lot - 13.5
• Château Lagrézette 'Le Pigeonnier' Malbec 2011 Cahors - 14.5%

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

Assorted Penfolds Bin 389 Cabernet-Shiraz South Australia 2x75cl

A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz from South Australia.

First made in 1960, Bin 389 is often referred to as ‘Baby Grange’ because components of the wine are matured in the same barrels that held the previous vintage of Grange.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

This lot contains the 1988 and 1999 vintage.

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