June 2024 Auction

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2018 Tuscany 3x75cl

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 14-16 months in combination of new and used French and Hungarian oak barrels.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

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

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.

Antinori 'Pian Delle Vigne' 1995 Brunello di Montalcino 6x75cl

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy. The wine must be made from 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.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. This wine comes from Antorio's Tenuta Pian delle Vigne estate located southwest of Montalcino.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 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.

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.

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.

Alain Graillot La Guiraude 1991 Crozes-Hermitage 2x75cl

The red wines of Crozes-Hermitage are produced from Syrah, though small volumes of  the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne are permitted to be blended in to soften tannins if need be.

The renowned La Guiraude is produced only in the best of vintages and in only small quantities.

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

Alessandro & Gian Natale Fantino 'Vigna Dei Dardi' 1991 Barolo 6x75cl

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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 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.

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.

Antinori 'Tignanello' 1997 Tuscany

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 12-18 months in combination of new and used oak.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori.

This 1997 vintage is made from a blend of 80% Sangiovese  and 20% Cabernet.

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.

Antinori 'Solaia' 2002 Tuscany

Solaia comes from a vineyard of the same name and is a \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany- Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Sangiovese.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori. 

Antinori 'Tignanello' 2009 Tuscany

Famed Sangiovese dominant Super-Tuscan blend; Matured in small oak barrels for 16-18 months in combination of new and used French and Hungarian oak barrels.

Marchesi Antinori is one of Tuscany’s most iconic producers and can trace its history back to 1385 with twenty-six generations of the Antinori family personally managing the business. In 1971, Antinori released the first vintage of Tignanello - A blend of Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc that has since become the flagship wine of Antinori.

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.

Assorted Villa Cafaggio Chianti Classico Riserva 6x75cl

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

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.

Villa Cafaggio is a historic estate located in the hamlet of Greve in Chianti, in Panzano. The estate covers approximately 60 hectares, 30 of which are vineyards and around 3 hectares as olive groves.

This lot contains 4x 1997 vintage, 1x 1999 vintage and 1x 2000 vintage.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 6 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.

Maison Roche de Bellene 2010 Clos de la Roche Grand-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos De La Roche within Morey-Saint-Denis: matured for 50% new French oak barreks and bottled in 2012.

This wine comes from vines aged 45 to 56 years as of this vintage year. Clos de la Roche is the most northerly of Morey-Saint-Denis' four grand cru vineyards.

Maranet Pinot Noir 2005 Russian River Valley 4x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley AVA of northern Sonoma County, California.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Assorted French Red Wine 10x75cl

An assorted lot of red wines from various regions and producers within France.

This lot contains the following;

• 1x Château Graves du Privera 1999 Medoc - 12.5%
• 3x Château Grand Lys 1996 Bordeaux 3x75cl
• 1x Cellier des Dauphins Vinsobres 2006 Cru des Cotes-du-Rhone Villages - 14.5%
• 1x Dom. Saint Martin 2007 Cotes Du Rhone - 13%
• 1x Domaine Saint Martin 2007 Côtes Du Rhône - 13%
• 1x Promenade 2008 Côtes-Du-Rhône Villages Plan De Dieu - 13.5%
• 1x Château Cote Montpezat 2004 Cotes De Castillon - 13%
• 1x Dom. Baille Carignan 2006 Vin De Pays Des Cotes Catalanes - 13.5%

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 10 bottles applied to this lot.

Montara Shiraz 1998 Grampians 8x75cl

Shiraz from the Grampians region of Victoria, Australia.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 8 bottles applied to this lot.

àMaurice Cellars Malbec 2005 Walla Walla Valley 4x75cl

Malbec from the Walla Walla Valley AVA located in the larger Columbia Valley region of Washington, USA.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Masi 'Mazzano' 2009 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.  Mazzano is produced from grapes from a vineyard of the same name

Amarone is produced through a process of partially rack-drying grapes for several months prior to fermentation, resulting in a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

This wine is from the Classico sub-region which is deemed to produce wines of particularly esteemed quality.

Assorted Kieren-Ehses 'Zeltinger Himmelreich' Mosel Riesling Eiswein 4x37.5cl

Sweet, single vineyard Riesling Eiswein from Germany's renowned Mosel valley.

This lot contains two each of the following:

• Weingut Ernst Kieren-Ehses 'Zeltinger Himmelreich' 1998 - 7.5%
• Weingut Kieren-Ehses 'Zeltinger Himmelreich' 2002 - 7%

Ice wine or Eiswein, is a particularly decadent style of sweet wine, in which the grapes are left of their vines for an extended period of time, well into the winter, and are only picked - by hand and in the middle of the night - after a suitable period of constant cold temperatures.  The water content within the grapes thus freezes and the grapes are carefully pressed shortly after picking to draw only the sweet sugary pulp.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Miguel Torres 'Cordillera' 2000 Curicó 6x75cl

Old-vine Cariñena dominant blend from the Curico Valley region of central Chile.

This 2000 vintage is made from a  blend of 65% Cariñena, 20% Merlot and 15% Syrah: matured for 9 months in new French oak barriques.

Mongeard Mugneret 'Les Narbantons' 1991 Savigny-les-Beaune 1er-Cru

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

The large Premier Cru vineyard of Les Narbantons is located in the South of Savigny-Les-Beaune and is planted primarily to Pinot Noir and a very small portion of Chardonnay. 

Assorted Beerenauslese 1990s German White Wine 4x37.5cl

An selection of sweet white wines from various producers and areas within Germany.

This lot contains one each of the following;

• Cardinal Cusanus Stiftswein 'Brauneberger Juffer' Riesling Beerenauslese 1997 Mosel - 10%
• Weinhaus Hans Beth 'Schleicher Sonnenberg' Ortega Beerenauslese 1997 Mosel - 9.5%
• Weingut Winfried Herges 'Bernkastel Kueser Weisenstein' Riesling Beerenauslese 1993 - 9%
• Zimmermann 'Kirchheimer Schwarzerde' Beerenauslese 1993 - Pfalz - 10%

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.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 4 bottles applied to this lot.