June 2024 Auction

Julius Kayser 'Westhofener Steingrube' Riesling Spätlese 1975 Rheinhessen 2x70cl

Mature, semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Steingrube, by the village of Westhofen within Rheinhessen wine-region just south-west of Frankfurt.

Spätlese is the the lightest of the German late harvest wines, produced from slightly-late-harvested grapes and may be either sweet or dry. If “Trocken” is noted on the label you can assume it's a dry style.

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

Jean Claude Boisset 1975 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.

Domaine Chandon de Briailles 'Les Lavières' 1996 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er-Cru

Old vine Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Lavières within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-lès-Beaune.

This wine comes from a 2.61 hectars plot of vines of Les Lavières which were planted in 1954.

John Duval 'Plexus' GSM 2006 Barossa Valley

A GSM blend (Grenache, Syrah, and Mourvèdre) from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia.

This 2006 vintage is made from a blend of 52% Shiraz, 30 Grenache and 18% Mourvèdre matured for 16 months in 10% French oak hogsheads. 

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 Mourvedre. 

Domaine de Vallouit 1999 Hermitage

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage; Aged for an undisclosed period in 20% new oak. 

D. Perardel 'Brut Reserve' NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage Champagne from the house of D. Perardel.

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 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.

Domaine Louis Boillot & Fils 'Les Croix Noires' 2012 Pommard 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Croix Noires in the Burgundian appellation of Pommard.

The small Premier Cru (1er-Cru) vineyard of Les Croix Noires is located in Pommard in the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy and is planted entirely to Pinot Noir. 

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.

Domaine Rapet Père & Fils 'Les Vergelesses' 1996 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er-Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru climat of Les Vergelesses in the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, in the Côte de Beaune.

Domaine Chandon de Briailles 'Les Fourneaux' 1992 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er-Cru

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

This wine is produced from 1.07 hectares of vine within the Aux Fourneaux vineyard, planted in 1960 and 1976. 

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Vergers' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

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

Juggernaut Pinot Noir 2020 Russian River Valley / Bogle Vineyards

Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley AVA of northern Sonoma County, California: matured for 12 months in a combination of new and used French oak barrels. 

Juggernaut limited-release wines are produced by Bogle Vineyards of Clarksburg, California. 

Juggernaut wines are sold without a seal over the cork. Cork type and markings are correct for this bottle.

Denis Philibert 'Cuvée Françoise Poisard' 1996 Pouilly-Fuissé / Hospices de Beaune

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé in the Mâconnais region. 

This 1996 vintage of Cuvée Françoise Poisard was produced by Denis Philibert on behalf of the world-famous Hospices De Beaune charitable wine auction.

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation was created in 1936 and exclusively produces white wines from 100% Chardonnay, often with a clear oak influence. Not to be confused with the Loire's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Vergers' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

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

Duperrier-Adam 'Les Caillerets' 2000 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

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. 

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Huet Brut 2000 Vintage Vouvray Pétillant 

 Vouvray Pétillant is a sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes 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. 

Domaine Huet was founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and has since become synonymous with some of the finest Chenin Blanc. Clos Du Bourg was acquired by Domaine Huet in 1953 and is one of the oldest of all Vouvray vineyards.

Dow's 'Master Blend' 2000 LBV Port

2000 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 2006.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling. Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

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.

De Waal 'Top Of The Hill' Shiraz 2003 Stellenbosch

Shiraz from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region.

De Waal was previously known as Uiterwyk Estate.

Domaine Thenard 'Les Bois Chevaux' 1996 Givry 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Bois Chevaux in the Burgundian appellation of Givry within the Côte Chalonnaise sub-region.

Dietrich Pinot Gris Tokay d'Alsace 1986 Alsace

Pinot Gris from the famed eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

In Alsace, Pinot Gris was historically known as Tokay d'Alsace, but to avoid confusion with the Hungarian wine Tokaji, its name was forcibly changed first to Tokay-Pinot-Gris, with \"Tokay\" further dropped from its name by 2007.

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.

Domaine de la Motte 'Moelleux' 1988 Coteaux du Layon Rochefort-sur-Loire

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the parish of Rochefort-sur-Loire in the Anjou commune of the Loire Valley appellation of Coteaux Du Layon.

The wines of Coteaux du Layon are made from grapes that are very ripe, sun-dried on the vine, or affected by the \"Noble Rot\", botrytis cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the sweet wine. 

Jaffelin 1990 Pernand-Vergelesses

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, within the Côte-de-Beaune. 

Domaine le Verger 'Cuvée Vieilles Vignes' 1995 Chablis

Mature, old vine Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Domaine Alain Geoffroy 'Beauroy' 1995 Chablis 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Beauroy in the iconic French appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Domaine Joël Delaunay 'La Voûte' Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Touraine Chenonceaux Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc from the appellation of Touraine Chenonceaux located in the famed Loire Valley of France. 

The Touraine Chenonceaux vineyards are located on slopes on both sides of the river Cher. The white wines are permitted to be made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc while the red wines are made from Cabernet Franc and Côt (Malbec). 

Darnault + Easthope Sauvignon Blanc 2021 France

Sauvignon Blanc from the South of France produced by Benjamin Darnault for online retailer Naked Wines. 

Domaine la Perdrix Costières du Gard

White blend from the appellation of Costieres du Gard, located in the far south-west corner of the Southern Rhone Valley in southern France.

The Costières du Gard appellation is the original name  for the Costières de Nîmes AOC which was established in 1989.