June 2024 Auction

Penfolds Grange 1994 South Australia 3x75cl

Shiraz from selected vineyards in South Australia - including the famous Barossa Valley. Matured in new oak hogsheads and bottled in 1995.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

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

Paul Jaboulet 'La Chapelle' 1978 Hermitage

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

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most prominent names in the Rhône and Hermitage. La Chapelle is their flagship wine, made from 100% Syrah from a blend from their top sites including the acclaimed vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. The estate also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

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.

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.

Penfolds 'Bin 707' Cabernet Sauvignon 1996 South Australia 2x75cl

Multi-regional 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia; Matured for 15-18 months in new American oak hogsheads. 

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 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.

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.

Penfolds Grange 'Bin 95' 2008 South Australia

Shiraz from selected vineyards in South Australia - including the famous Barossa Valley; matured in new American Oak hogsheads.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Penfolds Grange 'Bin 95' 1982 South Australia

Shiraz from selected vineyards in South Australia - including the famous Barossa Valley; matured in new American Oak hogsheads.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Penfolds Grange 'Bin 95' 1995 South Australia

Shiraz from selected vineyards in South Australia - including the famous Barossa Valley; matured in new American Oak hogsheads.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Penfolds Grange 'Bin 95' 2010 South Australia

Shiraz from selected vineyards in South Australia - including the famous Barossa Valley; matured in new American Oak hogsheads.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

Penfolds 'St Henri' Shiraz 2017 South Australia 2x75cl

Grange and St Henri once were equals. But as Grange's fame grew, St Henri was overshadowed. Recently, St Henri is reportedly reappearing from the shadow of Grange although differs in that it is not aged in any new oak. 

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 2 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.

Penfolds 'Bin 707' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 South Australia

Multi-regional 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from South Australia; Matured for 15-18 months in new American oak hogsheads. 

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Penfolds 'RWT' Shiraz 1997 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; matured for 13 months in French oak hogsheads. 

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

RWT stands for ‘Red Winemaking Trial’

Penfolds 'RWT' Shiraz 1997 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; matured for 13 months in French oak hogsheads. 

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

RWT stands for ‘Red Winemaking Trial’

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 2007 Margaux

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is the second-wine from the renowned Château Margaux estate- one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc. It is believed this second wine was first released back in the 17th century, but the name Pavillon Rouge was given to it in 1908.

This wine is a classic right-bank Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance.