June 2024 Auction

Taylor's 'Scion' 1855 Tawny Port

Scion is an incredibly rare cask aged port which dates back to 1855 and has been maturing for a phenomenal 155 years- back to a time before Phylloxera arrived in the Douro Valley and destroyed the majority of its vineyards. Two casks had been passed down through generations of a renowned Douro family who had stored it in a wine lodge within the village of Prezegueda in the Corgo Valley. In 2009 the remaining family descendant and last owner of the port passed and the decision was made to sell the casks to Taylor's in January 2010.

Taylor's have described Scion as \"one of the oldest and rarest aged tawny ports ever sold and one of very few pre-Phylloxera wines from any vineyard region to reach us in perfect condition.\"

Gaja 'Costa Russi' 2013 Barbaresco 6x75cl

DOC Barbaresco is one of the great - yet largely unsung - wines of Italy.  Similar to it's more famous neighbour, Barolo; Barbaresco is made from Nebbiolo grapes and must be aged for a minimum of 26 months (at least 9 months in wooden barrels) prior to release.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family. This wine comes from the single vineyard of Costa Russi.

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

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2014 Bolgheri 6x75cl

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

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

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.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2001 Bolgheri 3x37.5cl

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

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

Gianni Brunelli 2016 Brunello di Montalcino 3x75cl

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 prior to release.

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

Gaja Ca'Marcanda 'Magari' 2005 Tuscany 6x75cl

Cabernet Franc dominant Super-Tuscan blend from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Magari is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot made at Gaja's Ca'Marcanda estate.

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

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Blanc-de-Blancs 1975 Vintage Champagne 

1975 vintage Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Comtes de Champagne Blanc-de-Blancs and Rosé have collectively been produced in only 35 vintages since the first cuvée in 1952. 

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

Giuseppe Quintarelli 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

Amarone della Valpolicella is one of Italy's most iconic wines.  As with all Valpolicellas, the wine is a blend of the Corvina, Molinara and Rondinella grape varieties.  

Amarone is produced through a process of partially rack-drying grapes - to increase concentration of both natural grape flavours and sugars - for approximately 4 months before winemaking begins.  The result is a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

The renowned Quintarelli was founded in the 1920s by Silvio Quintarelli. His son, Giuseppe Quintarelli took over the estate in the 1950s and became a legendary pioneer of Valpolicella wines and one of the most revered winemakers in Italy. Today his daughter Fiorenza and her husband run the estate.

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Rosé 2002 Vintage Champagne

2002 vintage Rosé brut Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

The Comtes de Champagne Rosé is produced only as a vintage Champagne and in the most exceptional years. It is made from a Pinot Noir dominant blend with Chardonnay and 15% still red wine. 

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Comtes de Champagne Blanc-de-Blancs and Rosé have collectively been produced in only 35 vintages since the first cuvée in 1952. 

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2003 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 1999 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

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.

Taylor's 1948 Vintage Port

An incredibly old 1948 vintage Port from the renowned house of Taylor'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. 

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Please see condition report regarding this lot. 

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 1994 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

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.

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Blanc-de-Blancs 1998 Vintage Champagne 

1998 vintage Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Comtes de Champagne Blanc-de-Blancs and Rosé have collectively been produced in only 35 vintages since the first cuvée in 1952. 

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 1999 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

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. 

Graubünden Winery Pinot Noir 2009 Switzerland

Pinot Noir from Switzerland.

Martha and Daniel Gantenbein have been producing wine since 1982 at the Graubünden Winery, located in the village Fläsch in the Grisons Rhine Valley.

Gaja 'Pieve Santa Restituta' Rennina 2007 Brunello di Montalcino 2x75cl

100% Sangiovese from Gajas Pieve Santa Restituta estate within 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 prior to release.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

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

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Grant Burge 'Meshach' Shiraz 2016 Barossa Valley 3x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia: Basket pressed and matured for 20 months in new and used French oak barrels. 

Meshach is named after Grant Burge's grandfather, Meshach Burge, who started the Burge winemaking tradition in Australia. This Shiraz is the flagship from the famed Grant Burge Estate and is made from old vines aged over 100 years. 

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. 

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

Tenuta Sette Ponti 'Oreno' 2016 Toscana 2x75cl

First created in 1999, Oreno is made from a blend of 50% Merlot, 40% Cabernet Sauvignon and 10% Petit Verdot from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany): matured for 14-18 months in French oak barriques.  

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

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Blanc-de-Blancs 2007 Vintage Champagne 

2007 vintage Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Comtes de Champagne Blanc-de-Blancs and Rosé have collectively been produced in only 35 vintages since the first cuvée in 1952. 

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

Ghislaine Barthod 'Aux Beaux Bruns' 2020 Chambolle-Musigny 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Aux Beaux Bruns in the Burgundian appellation of Chambolle-Musigny.

Founded in the late 1920s and previously named Domaine Barthod-Noëllat, Domaine Ghislaine Barthod follows traditional methods of vinification. Their wines are matured for approximately 20 months in up to 30% new small oak barrels.

The Mascot 2012 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Mascot is a small-production label founded by Will Harlan of the esteemed Napa Valley Harlan family. The wines under this label are made from the younger vines of Harlan Estate. 

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

Torbreck 'RunRig' 2006 Barossa Valley

Northern-Rhone style blend of old vine Shiraz and Viognier from the renowned Barossa valley in South Australia.

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

This 2006 vintage is made from a blend of 97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier amd matured for 30 months in new and old barriques. 

Torbreck 'RunRig' 2006 Barossa Valley

Northern-Rhone style blend of old vine Shiraz and Viognier from the renowned Barossa valley in South Australia.

Torbreck, named after a forest in Scotland, was founded in 1994 by Dave Powell and has quickly become one of the most revered producers in Australia creating wines from some of the most renowned vineyards in the area. The first wine made under the Torbreck label was the 1995 RunRig, which was released in 1997.

This 2006 vintage is made from a blend of 97% Shiraz and 3% Viognier amd matured for 30 months in new and old barriques. 

Taylor's 1977 Vintage Port

1977 Vintage Port from the renowned house of Taylor'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. 

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.