June 2024 Auction

Château Clerc Milon 2010 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

Château Clerc-Milon is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. Located between the renowned Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild, Château Clerc Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Mouton) family in 1970. Prior to 1970, it was known as Château Clerc-Milon Mondon.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

This 2010 vintage is made from a blend of 38% Cabernet Sauvignon, 37% Merlot, 21% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère.

Château Beychevelle 2007 Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for approximately 18 months in French Oak barrels (50% New).

Located in the appellation of Saint-Julien, the prestigious Château Beychevelle is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Beychevelle means “lower sails\" and was named in honour of Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette (Duke of Eperon) - the first owner of Beychevelle, who was also a Navy Admiral of France. Today the Chateau is owned by Grands Millésimes de France (Castel and Suntory Group).

Clouds Rest Pinot Noir 2005 Sonoma Coast 3x75cl

A limited release Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast AVA in Sonoma County, California.

Clouds Rest Pinot Noirs are aged for approximately 18 months in 50% new French oak and bottle aged an additional 18 months to 3 years prior to release. 

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

Château du Bost 1959 Beaujolais Villages

Mature 1959 vintage Gamay Noir from the French regional appellation of Beaujolais.

Château de Lamarque 1998 Haut-Médoc 3x75cl

Merlot dominant Bordeaux-blend from the Cru Bourgeois estate of Château de Lamarque, from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc.

Château de Lamarque is located on the left bank of the Gironde. The property is nearly 1000 years old and can trace it's history back to when Garison de Lamarque built the original fortified castle in the 11th centuary. 

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

Château Cissac 1970 Haut-Medoc 6x73cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc; Aged for 18-20 months in 30-40% new French oak. 

The Cru Bourgeois estate of Château Cissac has been in the hands of the Vialard family since 1895 and is currently run by the 5th generation. The family also owns the neighbouring estate of Chateau du Breuil.

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

Château Gruaud-Larose 1988 Saint Julien​ 2eme-Cru / Cordier

From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Gruaud-Larose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for 16-18 months in oak barrels. New oak use has increased from around 30% in the 1990s to around 90% in the 2000s. 

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier.

CrauforD 'Tattoo' Maroon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Napa Valley 2x75cl

100% Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley: matured for 24 months in French oak barrels. 

Tattoo is made from organically grown grapes from the Eastern facing Maroon Vineyard at 1700 ft atop Spring Mountain above St. Helena. Limited quantities, around 200 cases, are produced each year. 

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.

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

Château Clerc Milon 2009 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

Château Clerc-Milon is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. Located between the renowned Chateaux Lafite-Rothschild and Mouton-Rothschild, Château Clerc Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Mouton) family in 1970. Prior to 1970, it was known as Château Clerc-Milon Mondon.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for 16 to 18 months.

This 2009 vintage is made from a blend of 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 1% Petit Verdot and 1% Carmenère.

Clos Fourtet 2012 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand Cru

Classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from Clos Fourtet, ranked Premier Grand Cru Classe \"B\" in Classification of Saint-Émilion: matured for 14-18 months in 60-80% new oak barrels.

Saint-Émilion is located in the Libournais district of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Merlot is the primary grape variety used in the wines blended with Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon. Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

There is a fairly complicated classification system for the appellation which includes; Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Grand Cru Classé. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru may also be noted on labels but without the word \"Classé\", this means the wine is not part of this classification system. In recent years some top producers in the area have voluntarily withdrawn for the classification system.

Château Gruaud-Larose 1967 St-Julien 2eme-Cru / Cordier

From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Gruaud-Larose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for 16-18 months in oak barrels. New oak use has increased from around 30% in the 1990s to around 90% in the 2000s. 

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier. 

Château Climens 1970 Barsac 1er-Cru

Château Climens was ranked as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Sauternes and Barsac are produced from a blend of 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 most incredible sweet wine.

Château-Fortia 2000 Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2x75cl

Châteauneuf-du-Pape is one of France's iconic appellations.  Located in the Southern Rhône Valley, the appellation is most commonly known for its Grenache-dominant red wines with Syrah and Mourvèdre lead the cast of supporting grapes. White wines are also produced in exceedingly smaller volumes.

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

Iron Horse Vineyards 'T-T Vineyard' Cabernet Sauvignon 1997 Alexander Valley 2x75cl

Single vineyard, 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Alexander Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California.

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

Château Brown 2016 Pessac-Léognan Blanc 3x75cl

A blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from the southern Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan.

Château Brown's Pessac-Léognan Blanc is made from a blend of 60% Sauvignon Blanc with 40% Sémillon which is aged for 8 months in 50% new oak barrels. 15000-  20000 bottles are produced each year.

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

Château Tanunda '50 Year Old Vines' Shiraz 2019 Barossa Valley 2x75cl

Old vine Shiraz from South Australia's famed Barossa valley: matured for 24 months in French oak. 

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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Léoville-Barton 1976 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru / Anthony Barton

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Château Montrose 1971 Saint-Estèphe 2eme-Cru

Château Montrose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is frequently referred to as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc from the left-bank appellation of Saint-Estèphe; Matured for approximately 18 months in 60% new French Oak barrels.

Château Léoville-Barton 1979 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru / Anthony Barton

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Château Léoville-Barton 1976 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru / Anthony Barton

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Château Phélan Ségur 1969 Saint-Estèphe

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux blend from the appellation of Saint-Estèphe: maturde for approximatley 15-18 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

The wine from Château Phélan Ségur is typically a blend of approximately 55% Cabernet Sauvignon and 45% Merlot, occasionally including small amounts of Petit Verdot and/or Cabernet Franc. 

Château Léoville-Barton 1979 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru / Anthony Barton

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Châ​teau La Croix de Gay 1970 Pomerol

A Merlot dominant blend from Château La Croix De Gay in the Bordeaux appellation of Pomerol; matured in 50% new French Oak barrels for 18 months.

Their wine blend is typically made up of over 90% Merlot accompanied by Cabernet Franc. 

Pomerol is one of the big names in Bordeaux though is the smallest of the major appellations of the city. Located in the Right Bank, the appellation has no official classification but is considered one of the world’s most revered wine regions. The region is famed for its age-worthy Merlot-based wines typically made from 100% Merlot or blended with Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

Château Haut-Bages Libéral 2005 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

From the appellation of Pauillac, Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wine is a classic right-bank Bordeaux blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot; matured for 16 months in 40% new French Oak barrels.

Château Brane-Cantenac 2008 Margaux 2eme-Cru

Château ​Brane-Cantenac is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (40-60%), Merlot (35-55%) and Cabernet Franc (5-10%); matured in French Oak barrels for 18 months.

Brane-Cantenac has been producing wine since the 17th century-initially under the name of Domaine Guilhem H. Hostei. It has since belonged to the Lurton family since 1920. The estate also produces a second wine named Baron de Brane, also a label named Château Notton, and a regional Margaux.

Château Haut-Chaigneau 'Vignobles Chatonnet' 2009 Lalande De Pomerol 2x75cl

Right-bank blend of Merlot dominance from the Bordeaux satellite appellation of Lalande-de-Pomerol.

This 2009 vintage is made from a blend of 90% Merlot with 10% Cabernet Franc. 

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

Château Liot 1999 Sauternes 37.5cl 2x37.5cl

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Semillon, 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 most incredible sweet wine.

Château Liot Sauternes is made from a blend of 80% Sémillon, 20% Sauvignon and 5%  Muscadelle; Matured in barrels for 9 to 12 months.

Please note that a shipping charge for two bottles will be applied to this lot

Château Léoville Poyferré 1970 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru

From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Léoville Poyferré is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The vineyard of Château Léoville Poyferré extends over 80 hectares and is planted to 63% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot and 5% Cabernet Franc -  a ratio in which the wines roughly follow with slight vintage variation. 

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Château Gazin 1997 Pomerol

Pomerol is one of the big names in Bordeaux though is the smallest of the major appellations of the city. Located in the Right Bank, the appellation has no official classification but is considered one of the world’s most revered wine regions. The region is famed for its age-worthy Merlot-based wines typically made from 100% Merlot or blended with Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

Château Gazin is an unclassified estate, however since the 1840s has been regarded amongst the great growths of Pomerol.

Château Kirwan 2004 Margaux 3eme-Cru

Château Kirwan is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, located in the appellation of Margaux.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in 40-50% new French Oak barrels for 20 months.

Margaux is a famed appellation located in the Haut-Médoc district of in the Right Bank of Bordeaux, southwestern France. The wine is predominantly made from Cabernet Sauvignon either as a single varietal or blended with a select combination of other permitted grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carmenère, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Château Guiraud 1977 Sauternes 1er-Cru

From the appellation of Sauternes, Château Guiraud was ranked as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc. 

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.

Château Mouton Baronne Philippe 1979 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

From the famed Bordeaux appellation of Pauillac, Chateau d'Armailhac is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Purchased by the Rothschild family in 1934, the Château has historically produced under the names Mouton Baron Philippe, Mouton Baronne Philippe and Mouton d'Armailhac.

The wines feature the classic Bordeaux grapes of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc; unusually however, vintage variation is significant with a majority being contributed from any one of these 3 grapes; matured in oak barrels for 14 to 16 months.