June 2024 Auction

Joseph Drouhin 'Marquis de Laguiche' 1998 Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Montrachet: matured for 18-21 months in 30% new French oak barrels. 

This wine comes from the Marquis de Laguiche estate which is entirely located on the Puligny side of the appellation. From the renowned négociant house Joseph Drouhin of Burgundy.

J. M. Boillot 1993 Batard-Montrachet Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the iconic Grand Cru Burgundian vineyard and appellation of Bâtard-Montrachet, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

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.

J. M. Boillot 'Les Folatières' 1996 Puligny-Montrachet 1er-Cru 150cl

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Folatières in the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

Les Folatières is one of the largest and most renowned Premier Cru vineyards of Puligny-Montrachet in the Côte de Beaune subregion of Burgundy's Côte d'Or.

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.

Jacques-Frédéric Mugnier 'Clos de la Maréchale' 2005 Nuits-St-Georges 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Clos De La Marechale in the Burgundian appellation of Nuits-Saint-Georges, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits; Aged for 18 months in barrel (15% new oak).

The monopole vineyard of Clos de la Maréchale, formerly known as Clos des Fourches and Clos Maréchal, has been owned by the Mugnier family since 1902. The vineyard coves 9 hectares and has an average age of 60 years as of 2024.

J. Thorin 'Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin' 1961 Santenay

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Santenay in southern Côte de Beaune.

The historic Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin is an exclusive Bacchanalian fraternity of Burgundy wine connoisseurs.

Jules Regnier 'la Combe aux Moines' 1961 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the large Premier Cru vineyard of la Combe aux Moine  in the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin.

The la Combe aux Moines (Combe au Moine) vineyard is one of the most northern and  elevated in Burgundy, reaching nearly 400 meters (1,300ft) above sea level. 

Etienne Sauzet 2019 Puligny-Montrachet 3x75cl

Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

Established in 1920, Etienne Sauzet is a family-run Domaine, known for producing some of the most renowned Chardonnay wine in Burgundy. Today their 15 hectares of vineyards spread over; Puligny-Montrachet, Chassagne-Montrachet and Cormot-le-Grand in the Hautes Côtes de Beaune. 

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

Etienne Guigal 'Brune and Blonde' 1990 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. 

The wines of Guigal are aged for a prolonged period of time in oak. Typically maturing for 36 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

Warre's 1963 Vintage Port

Mature 1963 vintage port from the house of Warre's. Selected and bottled by Grants of St. James's Ltd. of London.

Founded in 1670, Warre's is the first and the oldest British port company established in Portugal. By the end of the 18th century, Warre's had become one of the leading port companies. Today it is owned and run by the Symington family, whose portfolio also includes Port brands Graham’s, Dow’s, and Cockburn’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. 

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.

We. Dr. H Thanisch 'Berncasteler Doctor' Riesling Beerenauslese 1989 Mosel 37.5cl

Sweet Riesling from the renowned single vineyard of Berncasteler Doctor within Germany's famous Mosel wine region, which also includes the Saar and Ruwer tributaries.

Beerenauslese is a German classification for a late harvest, very sweet wine. Beerenauslese, often called \"BA\" for short, wines are a category and level of sweetness above Auslese and are made from grapes affected by noble rot, i.e.\"botrytised \" grapes.

Emile Champet 1988 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.

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. 

Wynns 'John Riddoch' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra region, located roughly halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne in South Australia; Aged in new French oak for approximately 26 months. 

Founded by Scottish Pioneer John Riddoch in 1891, Wynns is the oldest winery in the Coonawarra region. David Wynn purchased the winery and vineyards in 1951 and renamed it, Wynns Coonawarra Estate.

First made in 1982, the John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon was created as the flagship wine for the Wynns portfolio. It is produced only in good vintage years from the top 1% of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the area. 

Wynns 'John Riddoch' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Coonawarra region, located roughly halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne in South Australia; Aged in new French oak for approximately 26 months. 

Founded by Scottish Pioneer John Riddoch in 1891, Wynns is the oldest winery in the Coonawarra region. David Wynn purchased the winery and vineyards in 1951 and renamed it, Wynns Coonawarra Estate.

First made in 1982, the John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon was created as the flagship wine for the Wynns portfolio. It is produced only in good vintage years from the top 1% of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the area. 

Weingut Tobias 'Piesporter Goldtröpfchen' Riesling Auslese 1983 Mosel 2x75cl

Sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Goldtröpfchen located in the village of Piesport in 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.

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.

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.

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.

Wirra Wirra Vineyards 'Vineyard Series' Penley Cabernet Sauvignon 1998 Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon from the single vineyard of Penley within the Coonawarra region, located roughly halfway between Adelaide and Melbourne in South Australia.

Wirra Wirra Vineyards 'The Angelus' Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 McLaren Vale

Cabernet Sauvignon from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia, located just south of Adelaide: matured for 20 months in French oak barriques.

The Angelus is made from the best parcels of Wirra Wirra vineyards and McLaren Vale growers and takes it's name from the ¾ tonne Angelus Bell that sits atop their cellars.

Wirra Wirra Vineyards 'Dead Ringer' Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 McLaren Vale-Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon produced from grapes sourced from Australia's McLaren Vale and Coonawarra regions: matured for 20 months in French oak barriques. 

Dead Ringer is the new name for Wirra Wirra Vineyards flagship wine - The Angelus. 

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. 

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.

Elyse Winery 'Tietjen Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the single vineyard of Tietjen located in Rutherford within California's renowned Napa Valley.

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Errázuriz 'Wild Ferment' Chardonnay 2002 Casablanca Valley

Mature Chardonnay from the renowned Casablanca Valley wine region in Chile: matured for 8 months in French oak barrels. 

Vina Errazuriz was founded in 1870.

Jaffelin 1990 Pernand-Vergelesses

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

Warburn Estate 'Premium Reserve' Shiraz 2007 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

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. 

Warburn Estate Premium Reserve Merlot 2006 Australia

Merlot from NSW Australia. Warburn was one of New South Wales' largest wineries.

Esterházy 'Tesoro' Blaufränkisch-Merlot 2012 Burgenland

Dry red wine blend of blaufränkisch and Merlot grapes from the Burgenland wine-region of Austria: matured in French Bichenwood barrels. 

Tesoro is the flagship wine of Weingut Esterházy.