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.

Fuligni 2006 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 6x75cl

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 before release.

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

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. 

Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Oakville AVA, located in California's renowned Napa Valley; matured in 100% new French oak.

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.

Far Niente is one of California's oldest wineries being established in 1885.

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

Fonseca Finest 1963 Vintage Port

1963 vintage port from the house of Fonseca.

Vintage Port is a specific style of Ruby Port which is made only in exceptional years and from the ripest grapes. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2 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.

Fonseca was founded in 1815 and is considered one of the leading Port wine companies, famed for its Vintage Port since their first release in 1840.

Florent-Garaudet 'Vieilles Vignes' 2021 Meursault 6x75cl

Old vine Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Meursault: matured for 8-18 months in 1/3 new Fernch oak barrels. 

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. 

Founded in 2008, Domaine Florent Garaudet is a two hectares domaine located in Monthelie, one of the smaller villages on the Côte d'Or.

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

Fossacolle 2019 Brunello di Montalcino 6x75cl

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 before release.

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

Florio 'ACI' 1840 Marsala Superiore 2x68cl

Marsala from the Italian island of Sicily. Classed as a Superiore, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of four years, with a minimum of 2 years in wooden barrels.  

Along with Port and Sherry, Marsala is a fortified wine - all three are made in similar processes: base wines fermented, fortified with grape spirit, then matured and blended in various methods.

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

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. 

Famiglia Cotarella 'Le Macioche' 2012 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva 150cl

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 before release.

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.

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.

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.

Fèlsina 'Berardenga' 2006 Chianti Classico 3x75cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany.

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 3 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.

Francis Coppola 'Black Label' Commemorative Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from 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.

Francis Ford Coppola is an American film director, producer, and screenwriter who is best known as five-time Oscar-winner of such epic films as the Godfather trilogy and Apocalypse Now.

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

Fontanafredda 2016 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.

Fontanafredda was founded in 1858 by the country’s first king, Vittorio Emanuele II. He purchased the estate in the Langhe region where he started producing wine from native varietals; Dolcetto, Barbera and Nebbiolo.

First Drop Wines 'Fat Of The Land' Shiraz 2006 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from a the single vineyard of Seppeltsfield within South Australia's famed Barossa valley; matured for 24 months in 25% new American oak barriques.

The Seppeltsfield vineyard is located at 245 meteres above sea level. Bottled at an impressive 16% abv. 

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.

Federico Paternina 1967 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. 

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.

Fonseca 'Traditional' 1983 LBV Port

1983 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Fonseca. Bottled in 1988.

Fonseca Guimaraens, often simply called Fonseca was founded in 1815, Fonseca Port is considered one of the leading Port wine companies, famed for its Vintage Port since their first release in 1840.

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.

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.

Fernand & Laurent Pillot 'Morgeot' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

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