June 2024 Auction

Bollinger 'PN TX17' Champagne

PN TX17 is made from 100% Pinot Noir with the base year of the wine coming from the 2017 vintage- the oldest included vintage dates back to 2006.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Tardieu-Laurent 'Vieilles Vignes' 2015 Saint-Joseph 3x75cl

Old-vine Syrah from the northern Rhône Valley appellation of Saint-Joseph.

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

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 Vin de France 12x75cl

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon - an intriguing wine produced by the Maison Belliard, a Bordeaux-based winery known for its dedication to quality and innovation.

The 'Secret de Belliard' vineyard origins are not disclosed, offering a unique tasting experience.

This non-traditional approach allows the winemakers to experiment and create a wine that stands out from the classic Bordeaux and Vin de France offerings.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

Bruno Clavelier 'Les Hautes Maizieres' Vieilles Vignes 1996 Vosne-Romanée

Old vine Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Les Hautes Maizieres within the iconic 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.

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2003 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

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.

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2003 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

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.

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2003 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

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.

Bernard Moreau & Fils 2000 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

The Firestone Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 1977 Santa Ynez Valley, California 8x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Santa Ynez Valley AVA within the greater Santa Barbara County of California.

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

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2003 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

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.

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2003 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

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.

Baxter 'Oppenlander Vineyard' Pinot Noir  2006 Mendocino County, California 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Oppenlander, located in the Mendocino County wine region of California.

Baxter Winery is a small production, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer, located on a rural coastal ridge-top above the Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California.

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

Branson Coach House 'Greenock Rare Single Vineyard' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single Vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for 20 months in French oak.

The small winery of Branson Coach House was established in 1998. When the original proprietor of Branson wines, Malcolm Aspden, passed away, the winery and property were purchased by Two Hands Wines who announced the re-launch of Branson Wines with the release of the 2002 \"Bch\" Shiraz. Two Hands now oversee the wines which are made side by side with their own wines by the same winemaker, Matt Wenk.

Bersano 1978 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.

Tapanappa 'Whalebone Vineyard' Merlot 2004 Wrattonbully 3x75cl

Single-vineyard blend of Merlot from the Wrattonbully wine-region, within the Limestone Coast of South Australia: matured for 18 months in new French oak barriques.

This 2004 Merlot was the first release from Tapanappa produced from 1 hectares of vines within the Whalebone Vineyard aged 32 years as of this vintage. 

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

Boizel Brut 'Millennium' 1995 Champagne Grand-Cru / Sainsbury's

1995 Champagne produced by Boizel for UK retailer, Sainsbury's in celebration of the turn of the millennium.

Made with grapes sourced exclusively from 7 of 17 Grand Cru villages in the Champagne region.

The famed Champagne Wine Region located in the northeast of France is renowned for producing the world's most celebrated sparkling wine. Champagne is typically made from one or a combination of the three predominant grape varieties, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier, although there are four other lesser-known grape varieties that are permitted to be included: Pinot Blanc, Pinot Gris, Petit Meslier and Arbane.

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Bernard-Massard 'Royal Framboise' Peach/Raspberry Luxembourg Sparkling Wine 4x75cl

Semi-sweet sparkling wines from the Moselle region of Luxembourg. These are made from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Blanc grapes. 

This lot contains three raspberry sparkling and one peach sparkling wines. 

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

Berberana 1964 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. 

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2003 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

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.

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 Vin de France 6x75cl

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon - an intriguing wine produced by the Maison Belliard, a Bordeaux-based winery known for its dedication to quality and innovation.

The 'Secret de Belliard' vineyard origins are not disclosed, offering a unique tasting experience.

This non-traditional approach allows the winemakers to experiment and create a wine that stands out from the classic Bordeaux and Vin de France offerings.

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

Branson Coach House 'Greenock Rare Single Vineyard' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single Vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for 20 months in French oak.

The small winery of Branson Coach House was established in 1998. When the original proprietor of Branson wines, Malcolm Aspden, passed away, the winery and property were purchased by Two Hands Wines who announced the re-launch of Branson Wines with the release of the 2002 \"Bch\" Shiraz. Two Hands now oversee the wines which are made side by side with their own wines by the same winemaker, Matt Wenk.

Torbreck 'Descendant' 2003 Barossa Valley

Single vineyard Shiraz with small amounts of the white wine grape Viognier from South Australia's renowned Barossa Valley: matured for 18 months in used French oak barrels. 

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.

Bodegas Franco 'Royal' 1976 Rioja Gran Reserva

100% Tempranillo 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. 

Tokaj Kereskedőház Aszú 5 Puttonyos 1983 Tokaji 50cl

Sweet wine made from Furmint grapes from the famed Tokaji wine region of northeastern Hungary.

The wines of Tokaji are produced from the white wine grape Furmint, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the famed sweet wines of Tokaji. 

Tokaji wines are classified by sweetness, from 1 Puttonyos (dry) to 7 Puttonyos (absolute sweetness).

Tokaj Kereskedőház was renamed Grand Tokaj in 2016.

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Torres 'Mas La Plana' 2011 Penedès

Single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the DO of Penedès within the larger Catalonia region in the northeast of Spain: matured for 18 months in predominantly French oak barrels and a small portion stainless steel. 

The Mas La Plana vineyard is a 29 hectare site planted in the 1960s with Cabernet Sauvignon. 

Baileys of Glenrowan Shiraz 1992 Victoria 2x75cl

Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia.

Established in 1870 by Richard Bailey, Baileys of Glenrowan has grown to be a cult-favourite wine of those in the know.

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

Tapanappa 'Whalebone Vineyard' Merlot 2004 Wrattonbully 3x75cl

Single-vineyard blend of Merlot from the Wrattonbully wine-region, within the Limestone Coast of South Australia: matured for 18 months in new French oak barriques.

This 2004 Merlot was the first release from Tapanappa produced from 1 hectares of vines within the Whalebone Vineyard aged 32 years as of this vintage. 

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

The Colonial Estate \"Émigré\" 2005 Barossa Valley

Émigré is a Grenache dominant blend from South Australia's famed Barossa Valley; matured in 100% new French oak barrels. 

A full blend of Grenache, Shiraz blended with some of the following grapes depending on the vintage: Mataro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moudvedre, Carignan and Muscadelle.

Bodegas Los Llanos 'Señorío de los Llanos' 1978 Valdepeñas Reserva 2x70cl

100% Tempranillo from the Valdepeñas region in central Spain.

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

Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1991 Sauternes

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of the white wine grapes Sémillon, Sauvignon Blanc and occasionally a small amount of Muscadelle, left on the vines until affected by the noble fungus, Botrytis Cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the one of the worlds most sought after sweet wines.