June 2024 Auction

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.

Marchesi di Barolo 1949/1951 2x73cl

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.

Marchesi di Barolo was founded over two century's ago and is one of Italy's most iconic and historic wine estates. It was acquired in 1929 by winemaker Pietro Abbona and is today still owned by the Abbona Family.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 2005 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 150cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marques De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a minimum 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

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.

Castillo Ygay is made each year from grapes sourced from the 40 hectare, single vineyard of La Plana, planted in 1950 at 485 metres above sea level. The Gran Reserva Especial is the estated flagship wine considered a benchmark in Rioja.

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.

Master & Cochrane 1812 'Reserve Solera' Baro Fino Sherry

A mature medium-dry sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1812.

Fino sherry is a very crisp and dry style, \"biologically\" aged under a crust of yeast for a distinctively tangy taste. All Sherry is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.

R. López de Heredia 'Viña Tondonia' 1970 Rioja Gran Reserva

A Tempranillo dominant blend from the northern Spanish DOC of Rioja; Matured in oak barrels for a period well in excess of the requirements to qualify for a Gran Reserva.

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. 

An interesting note - when the term \"Gran 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.

Moillard-Grivot 2018 Pommard 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Pommard. Moillard-Grivot ages their red wines in oak barrels for 8-16 months.

Founded in 1848 with the marriage of Symphorien Moillard and Marguerite Grivot- the owner of the former estate, Moillard-Grivot is today a négociant based in Nuits-Saint-Georges.

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

Robert & Patrrick Jasmin 1996 Côte Rôtie 150cl

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley. While many of the region's wines are made of 100% Syrah, the addition of up to 20% of the white wine grape Viognier is permitted to be included.

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.

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 2010 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marques De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a period for a minimum of 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

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.

Castillo Ygay is made each year from grapes sourced from the 40 hectare, single vineyard of La Plana, planted in 1950 at 485 metres above sea level. The Gran Reserva Especial is the estated flagship wine considered a benchmark in Rioja.

M. Ant. de la Riva 'Tres Cortados' Sherry circa 1940s 4x37.5cl

Sherry from the now lost Bodega of M. Ant. De La Riva (Manuel Antonio de la Riva). 

Manuel Antonio de la Riva was an important pioneer for the reputation of Jerez. The De la Riva brand was revived by winemakers Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez in 2017.

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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 2000 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marques De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a minimum 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

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.

Castillo Ygay is made each year from grapes sourced from the 40 hectare, single vineyard of La Plana, planted in 1950 at 485 metres above sea level. The Gran Reserva Especial is the estated flagship wine considered a benchmark in Rioja.

Maison Leroy 1993 Bourgogne

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of Bourgogne (aka Burgundy). From négociant, Leroy.

Founded by François Leroy in 1868 in the village of Auxey-Duresses, Leroy is both a négociant house and a Domaine. The Domaine (established in 1988) bottles have red capsules while Maison Leroy wines have white capsules.

M.Chapoutier 'L'Ermite' 2019 Ermitage Rouge 

Old vine 100% Syrah from the iconic northern Rhone valley appellation of Hermitage; matured for 18-20 months in new and one-year old casks. 

Maison Chapoutier is without doubt one of the oldest and most renowned names in the Rhône producing some of the finest Hermitage. Today Chapoutier is both a negociant and wine maker and are active all over the Rhone valley in every major appellation owning close to 25% of the entire appellation.

Hermitage or Ermitage is a small but world-renowned appellation located in the Northern Rhône, responsible for some of France's most prestigious red wines made from Syrah. Though typically made with 100% Syrah, regulations allow the addition of up to 15% of the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne to be included. White wine is also produced in Hermitage in smaller quantities.

M.Chapoutier 'L'Ermite' 2018 Ermitage Rouge 

Old vine 100% Syrah from the iconic northern Rhone valley appellation of Hermitage; matured for 18-20 months in new and one-year old casks. 

Maison Chapoutier is without doubt one of the oldest and most renowned names in the Rhône producing some of the finest Hermitage. Today Chapoutier is both a negociant and wine maker and are active all over the Rhone valley in every major appellation owning close to 25% of the entire appellation.

Hermitage or Ermitage is a small but world-renowned appellation located in the Northern Rhône, responsible for some of France's most prestigious red wines made from Syrah. Though typically made with 100% Syrah, regulations allow the addition of up to 15% of the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne to be included. White wine is also produced in Hermitage in smaller quantities.

Mongeard-Mugneret 1990 Vosne-Romanée

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée. 

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.

Robert Michel 1990 Cornas

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas.

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. 

M. Doudet-Naudin 'Les Maréchaudes' 1971 Corton Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the climat of Les Maréchaudes within iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Corton.

Ridge 'York Creek' Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from the single vineyard of York Creek, located on Spring Mountain, north of St. Helena, on the western edge of Napa Valley.

An iconic name in Californian wine making, Ridge vineyards only began in the 1960's, however, wine has been produced at the site underthe name 'Monte Bello Winery' since 1885. Renowned for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Chardonnay, their Bordeaux-style blends are considered rivals to these from the great Bordeaux Chateaux. 

This 1981 vintage is made from a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. 

Marqués de Murrieta 'Selección Especial' Tempranillo 2000 Rioja 10x75cl

Old vine Tempranillo from the iconic Marqués De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain.

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 10 bottles applied to this lot.

Robert & Patrrick Jasmin 1996 Côte Rôtie 150cl

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley. While many of the region's wines are made of 100% Syrah, the addition of up to 20% of the white wine grape Viognier is permitted to be included.

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.

Royal Tokaji 'Late Harvest' Késői Szüret 2017 Tokaji 6x50cl

Late Harvest Késői Szüret is a sweet white wine made from a blend of Furmint dominance with Muscat and Harslevelu: matured for 5-6 months in barrels.

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

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

Mascarello 'Podere Rocchette' 1964 Barolo Riserva Speciale 2x72cl

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 62 months, including 18 months in wood- 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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Ricasoli 'Historia Familiae' 2015 Toscana 2x75cl

An even blend of Marlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany)

Historia Familiae is a limited edition wine produced only in the best vintages to pay homage to Francesco Ricasoli's ancestors. 

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

Maison Roche de Bellene 2010 Clos de la Roche Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos De La Roche within Morey-Saint-Denis: matured for 50% new French oak barreks and bottled in 2012.

This wine comes from vines aged 45 to 56 years as of this vintage year. Clos de la Roche is the most northerly of Morey-Saint-Denis' four grand cru vineyards.

R. López de Heredia 'Tondonia' 2004 Rioja Reserva 2x75cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 months in oak barrels.

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.

Maranet Pinot Noir 2005 Russian River Valley 4x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley AVA of northern Sonoma County, California.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Ramón Bilbao 'Viña Turzaballa' 1968 Rioja Gran Reserva

Tempranillo dominant blend from the Rioja region in northern Spain. Classified as a Gran Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 24 months in oak barrels.

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. 

Montara Shiraz 1998 Grampians 8x75cl

Shiraz from the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 8 bottles applied to this lot.

Remoissenet Père and Fils 'Les Malconsorts' 1966 Vosne-Romanée 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Premier Cru vineyard of Les Malconsorts within the appellation of Vosne-Romanée.

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.

From historic Burgundian négociants Remoissenet Pere and Fils.

Masi 'Mazzano' 2009 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.  Mazzano is produced from grapes from a vineyard of the same name

Amarone is produced through a process of partially rack-drying grapes for several months prior to fermentation, resulting in a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

This wine is from the Classico sub-region which is deemed to produce wines of particularly esteemed quality.

Miguel Torres 'Cordillera' 2000 Curicó 6x75cl

Old-vine Cariñena dominant blend from the Curico Valley region of central Chile.

This 2000 vintage is made from a  blend of 65% Cariñena, 20% Merlot and 15% Syrah: matured for 9 months in new French oak barriques.

Mongeard Mugneret 'Les Narbantons' 1991 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Narbantons within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-Les-Beaune.

The large Premier Cru vineyard of Les Narbantons is located in the South of Savigny-Les-Beaune and is planted primarily to Pinot Noir and a very small portion of Chardonnay. 

Moët & Chandon Imperial Rosé NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage Rosé Champagne from the renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after Champagne brands in the world.

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.