June 2024 Auction

Ca' Rugate 2018 Amarone della Valpolicella 6x75cl

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.

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

Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot 2013 Margaret River 3x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon (89%) and Merlot blend from the Margaret River wine-region of Western Australia; Matured for 14 months in 39% new French Oak barriques.

Cullen Wines, established in 1971 by Diana and Kevin Cullen in Margaret River, Western Australia, pioneers sustainable viticulture, embracing biodynamic practices since the 1980s.

Renowned for their commitment to quality, they produce acclaimed wines, notably their Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot blends, reflecting the region's terroir with finesse and elegance.

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

Cockburn's 1970 Vintage Port 3x75cl

1970 vintage Port from the house of Cockburns.

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. 

Cockburn’s is one of the greatest names in Port, established by Scotsman Robert Cockburn in 1815, who returned to Portugal after first visiting the country as a soldier.

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

Château Beauvillars 'Jean-Pierre Moueix' 1991 Pomerol 8x75cl

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of 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. 

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

Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste 1990 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

From the Pauillac appellation, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; aged for 16-18 months in 75% new oak barriques. 

As is common with historic Bordeaux properties, this Château has gone through a number of name changes from, Grand-Puy Saint-Guirons, Saint Guirons-Lacoste to Grand-Puy-Lacoste.

Château Montrose 2010 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.

Rated 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pavie 2004 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand-Cru​

Merlot dominant blend from the renowned Chateau Pavie, which was classified in 2012 in the first rank of the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine, as a Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\" estate, after having previously been a Premier Grand Cru Classé \"B\" since 1954.

Pavie's wine is made from a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon- aged for up to 24 months in new oak barrels.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pavie 2004 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand-Cru​

Merlot dominant blend from the renowned Chateau Pavie, which was classified in 2012 in the first rank of the Classification of Saint-Émilion wine, as a Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\" estate, after having previously been a Premier Grand Cru Classé \"B\" since 1954.

Pavie's wine is made from a blend of 60% Merlot, 30% Cabernet Franc and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon- aged for up to 24 months in new oak barrels.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2008 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation (originally Graves before 1987), is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

Typically a Merlot dominant blend closely followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc; aged in oak barriques (70-85% new) for 18- 20 months.

This 2008 vintage is made from a blend of 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc. 

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2007 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation (originally Graves before 1987), is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

Typically a Merlot dominant blend closely followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc; aged in oak barriques (70-85% new) for 18- 20 months.

This 2007 vintage is made from a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. 

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2007 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation (originally Graves before 1987), is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

Typically a Merlot dominant blend closely followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc; aged in oak barriques (70-85% new) for 18- 20 months.

This 2007 vintage is made from a blend of 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. 

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Montrose 2005 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.

Rated 96/97 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Catena Zapata 'Adrianna Vineyard' Malbec 2009 Mendoza 2x75cl

Malbec which was co- fermented with 1-3% Viognier, from the extreme high-altitude vineyard of Adrianna- often referred to as \"South America’s Grand Cru\" located in the Mendoza, Argentina: Matured for 18-24 months in French oak.

The Adrianna vineyard is located at 5,000' elevation, the highest Malbec vineyard in all Mendoza.

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

Château Langoa Barton 1975 St-Julien 3eme-Cru / Barton & Guestier 4x73cl

Located within the appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Langoa Barton is a 3rd Growth (3ème Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

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

Château Langoa-Barton was the first of two Bordeaux wine estates bought by Hugh Barton in the 1820s, the other being Leoville-Barton, a 2nd Classified Growth estate. Out of all the 1855 Classified Growths, it is one of the few Chateau's that is still in the hands of the same family that was the owner at the time of the classification, currently managed by Lilian Barton Satrorius.

This is a bottling by the Barton & Guestier wine house.

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

Château Palmer 1964 Margaux 3ème-Cru

Located in the appellation of Margaux, Château Palmer was ranked as a 3rd-Growth (3ème-Cru) Grand Cru estate in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend - these early vintages were Merlot dominant; Matured in French Oak barrels for 18-20 months.

This 1970 vintage is made from a blend of: 44% Merlot, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot and 9% Cabernet Franc. 

Alter Ego is the second label of Château Palmer, earlier known as La Réserve du Géneral.

Château Climens 1982 Barsac 1er-Cru 3x75cl

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.

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

Chapel Down 'Traditional Method' Brut NV English Sparkling 6x75cl

Non-vintage sparkling wine from England, UK, made in the style - and same, traditional process- of Champagne, from France.

Chapel Down Brut is a Chardonnay dominant blend made from grapes sourced from vineyards in Kent, Essex and East Sussex. Matured on fine lees for 6 months before bottling, followed by a further 18 months in bottle before release. 

Of all non-Champagne sparkling wines, many of those produced in the south of England come closest in terms of style and quality.  With similarities in soils and climates, grape varieties (Chardonnay and Pinot Noir) which grow well, and method of production, it is natural that flavour will follow also.

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

Château Grandis 1974 Haut-Médoc 6x73cl

Merlot dominant Bordeaux-blend with Cabernet Sauvignon from the Cru Bourgeois estate of Château Grandis, from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc: matured for 12-18 months in oak barrels. 

Château Grandis is a small, lesser known estate of just 10 hectares which is currently run by Brice Vergez.

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

Château de Pommard 'Clos Marey-Monge Monopole' 2014 Pommard 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Pommard, in the Côte-d'Or.

Château de Pommard's Clos Marey-Monge Monopole is made from a blend of seven cuvées of the clos and aged for approximately 20 months in 30% new french oak barrels. 

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

Etienne Guigal 'Brune and Blonde' 1990 Côte-Rôtie

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley. While many of the region's wines are made of 100% Syrah, the addition of up to 20% of the white wine grape Viognier is permitted to be included. 

The wines of Guigal are aged for a prolonged period of time in oak. Typically maturing for 36 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1986 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

Located in the Pauillac appellation, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande, often shorted to Château Pichon Lalande, tend to feature a higher proportion of Merlot within their Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blends, than other estates within the Pauillac appellation; Matured in new French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 2003 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation (originally Graves before 1987), is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

Typically a Merlot dominant blend closely followed by Cabernet Sauvignon and with a small proportion of Cabernet Franc; aged in oak barriques (70-85% new) for 18- 20 months.

This 2003 vintage is made from a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 39% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc. 

Rated 93 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1986 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

Located in the Pauillac appellation, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande, often shorted to Château Pichon Lalande, tend to feature a higher proportion of Merlot within their Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blends, than other estates within the Pauillac appellation; Matured in new French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Cos d'Estournel 1970 Saint-Estèphe 2eme-Cru

From the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Estèphe, Cos D'Estournel 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.

Their wine is typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (60-65%) and Merlot (35-40%), with newer vintages including small volumes of Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot.

Château Lynch-Bages 2009 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

From the appellation of Pauillac, Château Lynch-Bages is a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The Château Lynch-Bages wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant (60-80%), left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for a period of 15-18 months in 50-75% new French oak barrels. 

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château L'Angélus 1984 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand-Cru

Founded in the 18th Century, Chateau Angélus, known as Château L'Angélus until 1990, is a highly respected estate within the right-bank Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Émilion- promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé A status in the 2012 reclassification. In 2022 Château Angélus withdrew it's application from the official Saint-Émilion classification system.

The wine is typically an even blend of Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in new oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1996 St-Julien 2eme-Cru

From the appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and frequently regarded as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\".

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for approximately 18 months in 60%-70% new oak.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou is one oldest estates in the Medoc dating back to the 13th century. The 75-hectare vineyard has an average vine age of 35 years, however, Ducru-Beaucaillou also has old vines. Their oldest plot is the Les Sadons parcel was planted all the way back in 1918.

Rated 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1975 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

Located in the Pauillac appellation, Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse De Lalande, often shorted to Château Pichon Lalande, tend to feature a higher proportion of Merlot within their Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blends, than other estates within the Pauillac appellation; Matured in new French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Château Léoville Las Cases 2003 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru

From the St-Julien appellation, Chateau Leoville Las Cases is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The compositions of Le Grand Vin de Léoville du Marquis de Las Cases varies with each vintage, yet are true to Bordeaux' classic left-bank formula of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, Merlot moderance, some Cabernet Franc and a tiny dash of Petit Verdot; matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Gruaud-Larose 2000 Saint Julien​ 2eme-Cru

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. 

Rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Montrose 1996 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.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Montrose 1996 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.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.