June 2024 Auction

Château Pichon Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 1990 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Pauillac appellation; Matured in 70-80% French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 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.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château d’Yquem 1996 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur

Château d'Yquem, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is world-renowned for its exceptional sweet wines. With a history dating back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

The blend traditionally consists of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc and is matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Palmer 2011 Margaux 3ème-Cru 2x75cl

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.

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

Rated 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 1995 St-Julien 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

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 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Pichon Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 1990 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Pauillac appellation; Matured in 70-80% French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 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.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

Château Pavie 2005 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 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pavie 2005 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 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Angélus 2009 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 18-22 months.

Rated 99 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Latour 1953 Pauillac 1er Cru

From the Pauillac appellation and ranked as one of the original four First Growths (Premier Crus) in the famed 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

Château Latour's Grand Vin is a classic left-bank Bordeaux-blend, produced exclusively from grapes picked from old-vines with Cabernet Sauvignon contributing to over 90% of the final blend.; Maturation takes place in French Oak barrels for 18 months.

Châ​teau Cardinal-Villemaurine 1970 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 2x150cl

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from a Grand Cru Classé estate within the appellation of Saint-Émilion. Typically a blend of 85% Merlot with 15% Cabernet Franc.

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.

Thiese are 1.5 litre magnum bottles. 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 4 bottles applied to this lot.

Château Figeac 1990 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand Cru

Since the formation of the Saint-Émilion Classification in 1955, Chateau Figeac has held its rank as Premier Grand Cru Classé \"B\", until 2022 when it was promoted to Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\".

As an anomaly for Saint-Émilion, Merlot is the minor grape variety at Château Figeac. The wines being composed of approximately 35% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Cabernet Franc and only 30% Merlot; matured exclusively in new French Oak barrels for 15-18 months.

Château Pichon Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 2003 Pauillac 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Pauillac appellation; Matured in 70-80% French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 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.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

Rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Palmer 2011 Margaux 3ème-Cru 2x75cl

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.

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

Rated 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Pichon Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 2009 Pauillac 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Pauillac appellation; Matured in 70-80% French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 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.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château d’Yquem 2007 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur

Château d'Yquem, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is world-renowned for its exceptional sweet wines. With a history dating back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

The blend traditionally consists of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc and is matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months.

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Haut-Brion 1984 Pessac-Léognan 1er-Grand-Cru

From the appellation of Pessac-Léognan (originally Graves before 1987), Château Haut-Brion is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates, listed as one of only five 1st Growth (Premier Grand Cru Classé) in the famed 1855 Classification of Médoc.  It is widely regarded as one of the oldest and most prestigious wine-producing properties in the region, with a history dating back to the late 16th century. The estate's name originates from the elevated position (\"haut\") of its vineyards and the proximity to a nearby stream (\"Brion\"). 

The wines of Château Haut-Brion feature varying compositions of approximately 40-60% Merlot, 40-50% Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc; matured in oak barrels (approximately 70-80% new) for 18-22 months. 

Rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pichon Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 2009 Pauillac 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Pauillac appellation; Matured in 70-80% French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 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.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Pichon Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 2009 Pauillac 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Pauillac appellation; Matured in 70-80% French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 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.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château d’Yquem 1991 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur

Château d'Yquem, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is world-renowned for its exceptional sweet wines. With a history dating back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

The blend traditionally consists of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc and is matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months.

Rated 91 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château d’Yquem 2003 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur

Château d'Yquem, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is world-renowned for its exceptional sweet wines. With a history dating back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

The blend traditionally consists of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc and is matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months.

Rated 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Lafite-Rothschild 1910 Pauillac 1er-Cru

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in new oak barrels for between 18 to 20 months.

Château Lafite Rothschild is an iconic first-growth property in Pauillac, North West of Bordeaux, France and is one of the most esteemed wine estates in the world. The first known recorded reference of Lafite dates all the way back to 1234 with vines first planted around the late 17th century by the Ségur family.

Lafite was listed as one of only four 1st Growths in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc - though sister-estate Château Mouton-Rothschild gained promotion from 2nd (2eme Cru) to 1st-Growth in 1973.

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Château Pontet-Canet 2005 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 2x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in French Oak barrels for 16-20 months.

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

A blend of approximately; 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

Rated 97+ points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Pontet-Canet 2005 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 2x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in French Oak barrels for 16-20 months.

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

A blend of approximately; 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot.

Rated 97+ points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Pichon Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 1990 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Pauillac appellation; Matured in 70-80% French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chateau Pichon-Longueville au Baron de Pichon-Longueville 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.

The estates vines were planted in the 17th century and the Chateau gained almost immediate notoriety. The vineyards were split in 1850 between the children of Baron Joseph Pichon de Longueville and so, Pichon-Baron (as it is now more commonly called to separate it from its rival estate) was created.

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Haut-Batailley 1976 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 6x73cl

From the Pauillac appellation, Château Haut-Batailley was recognised as a 5th Growth (5eme Cru) estate of Pauillac in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Château Batailley is one of the oldest estates in Bordeaux. In 1942 it was divided into the two separate estates that we know today; Château Batailley and Château Haut Batailley.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured in French Oak barrels (55% new) for approximately 16-18 months.

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

Château Lagrange 2009 Saint-Julien 3eme-Cru 4x75cl

From the appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Lagrange is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc; Aged for approximately 20 months in 50% new French oak. 

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend featuring a substantial volume Merlot; matured in French oak barrels for 20 months.

Today Château Lagrange is owned by the Japanese liquor giant Suntory. Confusingly there is an unrelated estate of the same name located in the appellation of Pomerol.

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

Château d’Yquem 2002 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur

Château d'Yquem, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is world-renowned for its exceptional sweet wines. With a history dating back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

The blend traditionally consists of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc and is matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pavie 1999 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 1999 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.

Cos d'Estournel 1990 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.

Rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Lynch-Bages 2000 Pauillac 5eme-Cru 2x75cl

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 97 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Chateau d’Yquem 1989 Sauternes 1er Cru Superieur

One of the world’s most prized and enviable wines, Château d’Yquem is Sauternes’ only classified Premier-Cru-Supérieur, and recognised as one of the top wines of Bordeaux.

Château d'Yquem, located in the Sauternes appellation of Bordeaux, France, is world-renowned for its exceptional sweet wines. With a history dating back to 1593, the estate has long been recognized for its unique terroir, situated on a hilltop with well-draining gravel and clay soils that are perfect for cultivating Sémillon and Sauvignon Blanc.

The region's misty mornings and warm afternoons encourage the development of noble rot (Botrytis cinerea), which concentrates the grapes' sugars and flavours. Château d'Yquem was classified as a Premier Cru Supérieur in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, the highest possible ranking, highlighting its unparalleled quality and longevity. Its wines are celebrated for their complexity, richness, and remarkable ability to age for decades.

The blend traditionally consists of 75% Sémillon and 25% Sauvignon Blanc and is matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 30 months.

Rated 97 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.