June 2024 Auction

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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. 

Châ​teau Lascombes 1970 Margaux 2eme-Cru

Château Lascombes is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is often considered a \"Super Second\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend, typically with a large Merlot composition; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Château La Violette 1981 Pomerol

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from small 1.8-hectare vineyard of La Violette within 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. 

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.

Caparzo 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy.  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.

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.

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. 

Château Moulin de Marc 1985 Graves 2x75cl

A classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend from the southern Bordeaux appellation of Graves.

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

Château Rocheyron 1993 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

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.

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.