June 2024 Auction

Jean-Marc Morey Bourgogne circa 1990s 8x75cl

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

The Morey family are one of the most renowned winemaking families in Burgundy and been involved in wine since the 18th century. In 1981 Jean-Marc Morey created his domaine when his father Albert retired and divided his estate between his sons Jean-Marc and Bernard.

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

Dow's 1960 Vintage Port

1970 vintage Port from the house of Dow'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. 

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.

Donelan 'Nancie' Chardonnay 2012 Sonoma County 3x75cl

Chardonnay from the Sonoma County wine region of California.

Nancie comes from a collection of vineyards including old-vines. It is a cool-climate Chardonnay matured in neutral French oak puncheons. 

This wine is sold without a covering over the cork. We can confirm the markings on the corks are correct for this wine. 

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

Delbeck 'Brut Heritage' NV Champagne 300cl

Non-vintage Champagne from the house of Delbeck.

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.

This is a 3 litre double 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.

J. La Fayette 1982 Volnay 1er-cru

Pinot Noir from Premier Cru vineyards in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

The Volnay AOC was created in 1937 and is a located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.  The appellation applies to red wine made from Pinot Noir although up to 15% of the white wine grape Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are permitted in the blends- although this is rarely utilised by producers. Almost 30 Premier Cru vineyards can be found within Volnay. 

Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Trapet family have a long history in Gevrey-Chambertin and are known for their classic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir. 

Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Trapet family have a long history in Gevrey-Chambertin and are known for their classic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir. 

Domaine de Montille 'En Champans' 2012 Volnay 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the highly regarded Premier Cru vineyard of Champans within the classic Burgundian appellation of Volnay.

Domaine de Montille is renowned as one of the finest domaines in Burgundy with origins dating back to 1730. Today the property remains family-owned and run, with Etienne de Montille – the ninth generation – at the helm. The estate now produces over 35 cuvées from appellations throughout the Côte d’Or, the vast majority of which (70%) is either Premier or Grand Cru.

The Volnay AOC was created in 1937 and is a located in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.  The appellation applies to red wine made from Pinot Noir although up to 15% of the white wine grape Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris are permitted in the blends- although this is rarely utilised by producers. Almost 30 Premier Cru vineyards can be found within Volnay. 

Domaine Weinbach 'Cuvée Laurence' Gewürztraminer 2001 Alsace 2x75cl

Gewürztraminer from the Grand Cru vineyard of Furstentum in the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

The renowned Alsace wine region located in Eastern France, is home to aromatic white wines made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat d'Alsace and Pinot Gris. A small amount of red wine is also produced in the region, mostly from Pinot Noir grapes. The wines are permitted to be made in a dry or sweet style. The history of Alsace, flitting between French and German ownership for centuries, imparts itself within the region's wines - a cacophony of grapes native to both countries, ennobled and respected individually.

Please note a 2 bottle shipping fee shall be applied to this lot.

Domaine Armand Rousseau 1967 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.

Produced by the legendary Domaine Armand Rousseau- one of the great Domaines of Burgundy. 

Downing Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 2000 Napa Valley 3x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon (90%) dominant Bordeaux-style blend from California's renowned Napa Valley: matured for 24 months in French and American oak. 

Established in 1998, Downing Family Vineyards is a small, family run estate located in Oakville. Production is low with limited cases being released each year. 

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.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'La Boudriotte' 1999 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of La Boudriotte in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The small, Premier-Cru vineyard of La Boudriotte is situated within the grounds of the Morgeot Abbey and is planted with both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. 

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

Domaine Pavelot 'Ile des Vergelesses' 1999 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er-Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the renwoned Premier Cru vineyard of Ile Des Vergelesses in the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, within the Côte-de-Beaune; 12 months in 45% new French oak barrels. 

Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils 1995 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Trapet family have a long history in Gevrey-Chambertin and are known for their classic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir. 

Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils 1991 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Trapet family have a long history in Gevrey-Chambertin and are known for their classic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir. 

Domaine Ramonet 'Morgeot' 1992 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the large Premier Cru vineyard of Morgeot in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Domaine Ramonet was founded in the 1920s by Pierre Ramonet and has become a prominent producer of wines from several Burgundy appellations. 

Domaine d'En Ségur Syrah-Duras 2016 Côtes du Tarn 8x75cl

A red wine blend of Syrah and Duras grapes from the regional IGP of Côtes Du Tarn in the south-west of France.

Côtes du Tarn belongs to the large regional IGP area of Comté Tolosan. Red wines made from the Gamay grape account for the majority of production, although a variety of other grapes are also permitted including: Duras, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah and Malbec. White and rosé wines may also be produced in the region. 

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

Domaine des Baumard 'Clos du Papillon' 1989 Savennières

Chenin Blanc from the vineyards of Clos du Papillon, in the distinct Loire Valley appellation of Savennières, France. 

Though sweeter styles are permitted, Savennières typically produces dry white wines with the Chenin blanc grape from vineyards situated on the north bank of the river Loire.

Domaine Rostaing 'Ampodium' 2012 Côte Rôtie

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, up to 20% of the white wine grape Viognier is permitted to be added to the wine.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Caillerets' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Mature Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Caillerets, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The highly regarded Premier-Cru vineyard of Cailleret (often labelled Les Caillerets) is located south of Chassagne-Montrachet village and is planted exclusively with Chardonnay. 

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

Delas 'Chante-Perdrix' 1989 Cornas

Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Cornas: matured for 12-14 months in oak barrels

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. 

Domaine Michelot 1997 Meursault-Charmes 1er-Cru 2x75cl

Chardonnay from the Premier-Cru climat of Charmes within Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

Located in the in the Côte de Beaune sub-region, Meursault is considered to be the capital of Burgundy's great white wines. The appellation almost exclusively produces white wine made from Chardonnay, however a small amount red wine made from Pinot Noir can be found from the area. 

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

Jean-Louis Chavy 2004 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

This wine comes from vines with an average age of 50 years as of 2024 and is aged for 11 months in 20% new barrels followed by a further 7 months in stainless steel tanks.

Domaine Rémi Jobard 'Sous La Velle' 2000 Meursault

Chardonnay from the single vineyard of Sous La Velle, located in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault.

Located in the in the Côte de Beaune sub-region, Meursault is considered to be the capital of Burgundy's great white wines. The appellation almost exclusively produces white wine made from Chardonnay, however a small amount red wine made from Pinot Noir can be found from the area. 

Domaine Trapet Pere & Fils 1991 Gevrey-Chambertin

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The Trapet family have a long history in Gevrey-Chambertin and are known for their classic examples of Burgundian Pinot Noir. 

Jasper Hill 'Georgia's Paddock' Shiraz 1997 Heathcote

Shiraz from the single vineyard of Georgia's Paddock within the Heathcote wine-region of Victoria, Australia.

Founded in 1975 with their first wine being released with the 1982 vintage, Jasper Hill is a small, family owned and run organic vineyard and winery best known for its benchmark shiraz.

Domaine Yves Cheron 'La Grand Comtadine' Vieilles Vignes 2015 Vacqueyras 2x75cl

The appellation of Vacqueyras in France's Southern Rhône Valley was officially created out of the greater regional-appellation of Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages in the year 1990. The wines of Vacqueyras must contain a minimum proportion of 50% Grenache.

La Grand Comtadine is an old vine blend of Grenache and Syrah

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

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau 'Demi-Sec' 1990 Vouvray 6x75cl

Mature, semi-sweet Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley appellation of Vouvray. 

The Vouvray wine region, located in the Loire Valley's Touraine district, is famed for its white wine made almost exclusively from the Chenin Blanc grape. Various styles: sweet, dry, still and sparkling are permitted in the region. Other than Chenin Blanc, the lesser-known and rarely seen Arbois grape is also permitted. Chenin Blanc is also known as Pineau de la Loire in Loire and Steen in South Africa. 

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

Domaine Chandon de Briailles 'Ile des Vergelesses' 1996 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er-Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the renwoned Premier Cru vineyard of Ile Des Vergelesses in the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, within the Côte-de-Beaune; Matured for 12-14 months in 30% new oak.

This wine comes from 1.22 hectares of vines planted in 1954.

Delas Frères 'Seigneur de Maugiron' 1996 Côte Rôtie

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.

Seigneur de Maugiron which translates to Lord of Maugiron, is 100% Syrah is made from a blend of grapes from the Côte Brune (around 70%) and the Côte Blonde (around 30%).

Deinhard 'Winkeler Hasensprung' Riesling Auslese 1971 Mosel

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of WinkelerHasensprung within Germany's famous Mosel wine region, which also includes the Saar and Ruwer tributaries.

Auslese is a semi-sweet or sweet style of German wine, made from individually-selected bunches of very ripe grapes based on their ripeness level and sugar content.

Domaine Gachot-Monot 2012 Chambolle-Musigny

Pinot Noir from the renowned appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, in the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits, Burgundy.