January 2025 Auction

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 'Rabajà' 2001 Barbaresco 2x75cl

Nebbiolo from the legendary single vineyard of Rabajà within 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.

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

Falletto di Bruno Giacosa 'Rabajà' 2001 Barbaresco 2x75cl

Nebbiolo from the legendary single vineyard of Rabajà within 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.

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

Taylor's 1947 Vintage Port

An incredibly old 1947 vintage Port from the renowned house of Taylor's. Bottled for Corney and Barrow Ltd.

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. 

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Please see condition report regarding this lot. 

Fontanafredda 1965 Barolo 6x72cl

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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.

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

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2006 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2004 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Tua Rita Redigaffi 2003 Tuscany 2x75cl

100% Merlot from the province of Livorno, located in the Tuscan wine-region; Matured for 18-20 months in French oak barriques.

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

Tollot Beaut & Fils 1990 Aloxe-Corton 5x75cl

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the famed appellation of Aloxe-Corton, in the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune: matured for 10-12 months in 15% new medium toasted French oak barrels. 

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 5 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.

Fonseca's Finest 1966 Vintage Port

1966 vintage port from the house of Fonseca.

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. 

Fonseca was founded in 1815 and is considered one of the leading Port wine companies, famed for its Vintage Port since their first release in 1840.

Thierry Laffay 'Vaudesir' 1998 Chablis Grand-Cru 6x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru hilltop vineyard of Vaudésir in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chablis; Matured for 10-14 months in 80%, partially new oak barrels and 20% Stainless steel vats. 

Chablis is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing famous Chardonnay, which unlike other Chardonnay wines, rarely uses oak-ageing.

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

Taylor's Very Old 1967 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1967 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is part of a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

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.

Famille Perrin 'Les Hauts De Julien' 2011 Vinsobres 6x75cl

Old-vine (90+ years as of 2025) Grenache and Syrah blend from the appellation of Vinsobres in the southern Rhône Valley: aged for 12 months in 15% new oak barrels. 

Vinsobres wines must contain a minimum of 50% Grenache along with Syrah and Mourvèdre.

This lot is subject to a 6 bottle shipping fee.

Taylor's Very Old 1968 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1968 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is part of a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

Taylor's Very Old 1970 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1970 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the seventh in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

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.

Two Hands Ares Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley / McLaren Vale 2x75cl

The flagship series Shiraz from the renowned Two Hands produced in South Australia's famed Barossa valley and McLaren Vale regions.

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Francois Parent Les Boucherottes 1998 Beaune 1er-Cru 5x75cl

Pinot Noir from Premie Cru vineyards within the Burgundian sub-regional appellation of Beaune.

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

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.

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.

Two Hands 'Coach House Block' Shiraz 2008 Barossa Valley 3x75cl

Shiraz from the Coach House block of the larger Seppeltfiels vineyard, located within Australia's famed Barossa Valley just north of Adelaide.

Two Hands was established in 1999 by Michael Twelftree and Richard Mintz with the aim to produce top class, minimal intervention and oak use Shiraz from regions throughout Australia.  

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 3 bottles applied to this lot.

Terre del Barolo 1985 Barolo 300cl

Founded in 1958, Terre del Barolo is a cooperative winery based in Castiglione Falletto with more than three hundred members.

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.

This is a 3 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 4 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.

Frédéric Esmonin 1999 Mazy-Chambertin Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the renowned Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Mazy-Chambertin (also Mazis-Chambertin) which is the northernmost grand cru vineyard in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Tua Rita 'Giusto Di Notri' 2004 Tuscany 2x75cl

A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux style blend from the province of Livorno, located in the Tuscan wine-region; Aged for 18-20 months in French oak barrels.

The word \"Giusto\" refers to the name of the Patron Saint of Suvereto (the hilltop Tuscan town where Tua Rita is located) and \"Notri\" is the name of the winery's exact location.

A blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Franc and 5% Petit Verdot.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 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.

Taylor's Very Old 1971 Single Harvest Tawny Port

This extraordinary 1971 Taylor's Very Old Single Harvest Tawny Port is the eighth in a series of 50 year old, limited edition releases. It was bottled after a half-century of ageing.

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Tawny Port is a particular style of Port in which the fortified wines are aged for a number of years in small oak casks.  This process of deliberate and careful oxidative maturation imparts typical characteristics of stewed fruits, nuts and leather.  The wines do not age or improve further upon bottling.

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.