June 2024 Auction

Gaja 'Costa Russi' 2013 Barbaresco 6x75cl

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.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family. This wine comes from the single vineyard of Costa Russi.

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

Il Marroneto 'Madonna della Grazie' 2007 Brunello di Montalcino 500cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino. The grapes comes from the historic Madonna vineyard located under the Madonna delle Grazie chapel, and is aged in quintal oak barrels for 41 months.

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.

This is a 5 litre 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 7 bottles applied to this lot.

Vega Sicilia 'Unico' 1965 Ribera del Duero

Unico is made from a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tinto Fino (aka Tempranillo) 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 classification.

This 1965 vintage also included Malbec which is no longer used in Unico. 

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

Gianni Brunelli 2016 Brunello di Montalcino 3x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

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.

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

Gaja Ca'Marcanda 'Magari' 2005 Tuscany 6x75cl

Cabernet Franc dominant Super-Tuscan blend from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Magari is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot made at Gaja's Ca'Marcanda estate.

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

Giuseppe Quintarelli 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy's most iconic wines.  As with all Valpolicellas, the wine is a blend of the Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grape varieties.  

Amarone is produced through a process of partially rack-drying grapes - to increase concentration of both natural grape flavours and sugars - for approximately 4 months before winemaking begins.  The result is a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

The renowned Quintarelli was founded in the 1920s by Silvio Quintarelli. His son, Giuseppe Quintarelli took over the estate in the 1950s and became a legendary pioneer of Valpolicella wines and one of the most revered winemakers in Italy. Today his daughter Fiorenza and her husband run the estate.

Vincent  Frères 1970 Echezeaux Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Famed Burgundian Pinot Noir the Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Echézeaux.

Created in 1937, the Echézeaux Grand Cru appellation is located in the Côtes de Nuits between Clos de Vougeot, Chambolle Musigny and Vosne-Romanée with approximately 80 vineyard owners. Only red wines made from the Pinot Noir grape are permitted.

This was a bottling for U.K agents, Old Chelsea Wine Stores Ltd, London.

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

Graubünden Winery Pinot Noir 2009 Switzerland

Pinot Noir from Switzerland.

Martha and Daniel Gantenbein have been producing wine since 1982 at the Graubünden Winery, located in the village Fläsch in the Grisons Rhine Valley.

Gaja 'Pieve Santa Restituta' Rennina 2007 Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

100% Sangiovese from Gajas Pieve Santa Restituta estate within the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

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.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

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

Grant Burge 'Meshach' Shiraz 2016 Barossa Valley 3x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia: Basket pressed and matured for 20 months in new and used French oak barrels. 

Meshach is named after Grant Burge's grandfather, Meshach Burge, who started the Burge winemaking tradition in Australia. This Shiraz is the flagship from the famed Grant Burge Estate and is made from old vines aged over 100 years. 

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.

Villa Cafaggio 'Cortaccio' 1997 Toscana 6x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

Villa Cafaggio is a historic estate located in the hamlet of Greve in Chianti, in Panzano. The estate covers approximately 60 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards and around 3 hectares as olive groves. 

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

Veuve Clicquot 'La Grande Dame' Brut 2012 Vintage Champagne / Yayoi Kusama

A limited edition 2012 Vintage Champagne from the famed House of Veuve Clicquot Ponsardin, made in collaboration with iconic Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. The label and box featuring her signature polka dot and floral motifs.

Created in tribute to Madame Clicquot, La Grande Dame is only developed in great vintages. This cuvee consists of eight Grands Crus, which are amongst the most prestigious in the Champagne region.

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).

Villa Cafaggio 1999 Chianti Classico Riserva 6x75cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

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

Ghislaine Barthod 'Aux Beaux Bruns' 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Aux Beaux Bruns in the Burgundian appellation of Chambolle-Musigny.

Founded in the late 1920s and previously named Domaine Barthod-Noëllat, Domaine Ghislaine Barthod follows traditional methods of vinification. Their wines are matured for approximately 20 months in up to 30% new small oak barrels.

Vilmart 'Grand Cellier d'Or' Brut 1997 Vintage Champagne 2x75cl

1997 vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Vilmaert et Cie.

Vilmart produce their Champagne from 11 hectares of their Premier Cru vineyard located in the Rilly-la-Montagne terroir.

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.

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

Vergelegen 'Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 South Africa 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon (95%) with 5% Petit Verdot from South Africa: matured for 18 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

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

Veuve Clicquot Dry 1942 Vintage Champagne

An incredibly old 1942 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).

Gaja 'Ca'Marcanda' 2008 Bolgheri

A Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc blend occasionally with the inclusion of Merlot, from Gaja's Ca’Marcanda estate in the Bolgheri wine region of Tuscany, Italy.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Gonzalez Byass 1963 Vintage Port

1963 vintage Port from González Byass- one of Spain's most well-known sherry bodegas.

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. 

G. Franco Balgera 1967 Valtellina Superiore Sassella 3x72cl

Mature Nebbiolo, known locally as Chiavennasca, from the Sassella sub-region of the little-known DOC Valtellina Superiore in the northern Italian region of Lombardy.

Valtellina is one of Italy's smallest wine regions.

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

Villa Cafaggio 'San Martino' 1997 Toscana 3x75cl

100% Sangiovese from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany).

Villa Cafaggio is a historic estate located in the hamlet of Greve in Chianti, in Panzano. The estate covers approximately 60 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards and around 3 hectares as olive groves. 

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

Venge 'Family Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 Oakville, Napa Valley 3x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville AVA located in California's renowned Napa Valley: matured for approximately 27 months in new French oak barrels. 

In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is King.  Widely reputed to be the new home of Cabernet Sauvignon, producing many of the grape's best wines outside of Bordeaux - and in many cases, rivalling those of Bordeaux; a bold claim for a grape that is successfully planted in so many of the world's wine regions.

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

Graham's 1997 Vintage Port

1997 vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 1999.

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. 

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

Iron Horse Vineyards 'T-T Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Alexander Valley 2x75cl

Single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California.

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

Graham's 2000 Vintage Port

2000 vintage Port from the house of Graham's.

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. 

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

Ghislaine Barthod 1999 Bourgogne

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy).

Previously named Domaine Barthod-Noellat, Domaine Ghislaine Barthod follows traditional methods of vinification. Maturing wines for approximately 20 months in up to 30% new small oak barrels.

Graham's 1997 Vintage Port

1997 vintage Port from the house of Graham's. Bottled in 1999.

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. 

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

Giacomo Damilano 1958 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.

Volker Eisele Family Estate 'Terzetto' 2000 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Terzetto is an even blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot from California's renowned Napa Valley: matured for 22 months in 60% new French oak barrels.

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

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

Gaja Ca'Marcanda 'Magari' 2005 Tuscany

Cabernet Franc dominant Super-Tuscan blend from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Magari is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot made at Gaja's Ca'Marcanda estate.

Grande Polaire Azuminoikeda Red Wine 2010s Japan 2x75cl

Two red wines from Japan.

This lot contains one bottle each of.

• Grande Polaire Azuminoikeda Pinot Noir 2018 Japan 13%
• Grande Polaire Azuminoikeda Syrah 2017 Japan 13%

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

Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 1990s Paarl 2x75cl

Pinot Noir  from the South African region of Paarl, just north east of Cape Town.

This lot comprises of:

• 1 x bottle of Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 1995
• 1 x bottle of Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 1997

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