June 2024 Auction

Domaine Yves Cheron 'La Grand Comtadine' Vieilles Vignes 2015 Vacqueyras 2x75cl

The appellation of Vacqueyras in France's Southern Rhône Valley was officially created out of the greater regional-appellation of Côtes-Du-Rhône-Villages in the year 1990. The wines of Vacqueyras must contain a minimum proportion of 50% Grenache.

La Grand Comtadine is an old vine blend of Grenache and Syrah

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

Domaine Vigneau-Chevreau 'Demi-Sec' 1990 Vouvray 6x75cl

Mature, semi-sweet Chenin Blanc from the Loire Valley appellation of Vouvray. 

The Vouvray wine region, located in the Loire Valley's Touraine district, is famed for its white wine made almost exclusively from the Chenin Blanc grape. Various styles: sweet, dry, still and sparkling are permitted in the region. Other than Chenin Blanc, the lesser-known and rarely seen Arbois grape is also permitted. Chenin Blanc is also known as Pineau de la Loire in Loire and Steen in South Africa. 

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

Domaine Chandon de Briailles 'Ile des Vergelesses' 1996 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er-Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the renwoned Premier Cru vineyard of Ile Des Vergelesses in the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, within the Côte-de-Beaune; Matured for 12-14 months in 30% new oak.

This wine comes from 1.22 hectares of vines planted in 1954.

Delas Frères 'Seigneur de Maugiron' 1996 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.

Seigneur de Maugiron which translates to Lord of Maugiron, is 100% Syrah is made from a blend of grapes from the Côte Brune (around 70%) and the Côte Blonde (around 30%).

Deinhard 'Winkeler Hasensprung' Riesling Auslese 1971 Mosel

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of WinkelerHasensprung within Germany's famous Mosel wine region, which also includes the Saar and Ruwer tributaries.

Auslese is a semi-sweet or sweet style of German wine, made from individually-selected bunches of very ripe grapes based on their ripeness level and sugar content.

Domaine Gachot-Monot 2012 Chambolle-Musigny

Pinot Noir from the renowned appellation of Chambolle-Musigny, in the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits, Burgundy.

Gaja Ca'Marcanda 'Magari' 2005 Tuscany

Cabernet Franc dominant Super-Tuscan blend from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy.

Gaja are one of the most renowned wine producers in Italy. Founded in 1859 by Giovanni Gaja, the estate has since been owned and operated by five generations of the Gaja family.

Magari is a blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot made at Gaja's Ca'Marcanda estate.

Domaine Chandon de Briailles 'Les Lavières' 1996 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er-Cru

Old vine Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Lavières within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-lès-Beaune.

This wine comes from a 2.61 hectars plot of vines of Les Lavières which were planted in 1954.

Grande Polaire Azuminoikeda Red Wine 2010s Japan 2x75cl

Two red wines from Japan.

This lot contains one bottle each of.

• Grande Polaire Azuminoikeda Pinot Noir 2018 Japan 13%
• Grande Polaire Azuminoikeda Syrah 2017 Japan 13%

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

Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 1990s Paarl 2x75cl

Pinot Noir  from the South African region of Paarl, just north east of Cape Town.

This lot comprises of:

• 1 x bottle of Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 1995
• 1 x bottle of Glen Carlou Pinot Noir 1997

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

Graham's 1982 LBV Port

1982 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the renowned house of Graham's. Bottled in 1988.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling.  Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

Greenock Creek 'Alices' Shiraz 2002 Barossa Valley

Shiraz from the single vineyard of Alices located in South Australia's famed Barossa valley. Bottled at an impressive 16% abv.

Greenock Creek Vineyard & Cellars was founded in 1984 and exclusively produces single-vineyard wines.

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. 

Domaine de Vallouit 1999 Hermitage

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage; Aged for an undisclosed period in 20% new oak. 

D. Perardel 'Brut Reserve' NV Champagne 150cl

Non-vintage Champagne from the house of D. Perardel.

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.

This is a 1.5 litre magnum bottle. 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 2 bottles applied to this lot.

Domaine Louis Boillot & Fils 'Les Croix Noires' 2012 Pommard 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Croix Noires in the Burgundian appellation of Pommard.

The small Premier Cru (1er-Cru) vineyard of Les Croix Noires is located in Pommard in the Côte de Beaune sub-region of Burgundy and is planted entirely to Pinot Noir. 

Domaine Chandon de Briailles 'Ile des Vergelesses' 1996 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er-Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the renwoned Premier Cru vineyard of Ile Des Vergelesses in the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, within the Côte-de-Beaune; Matured for 12-14 months in 30% new oak.

This wine comes from 1.22 hectares of vines planted in 1954.

Domaine Rapet Père & Fils 'Les Vergelesses' 1996 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er-Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru climat of Les Vergelesses in the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, in the Côte de Beaune.

Grosset 'Gaia' 1996 Clare Valley

A Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the single vineyard of Gaia within Australia's Clare Valley, located just north of Adelaide.

This 1996 vintage is made from a blend of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc and 5% Merlot. 

The Gaia vineyard was established by Jeffrey Grosset in 1986. It is planted at an elevation of 560 metres- making it the highest vineyard in the Clare Valley.

Domaine Chandon de Briailles 'Les Fourneaux' 1992 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Aux Fournraux within the Burgundy appellation of Savigny-Les-Beaune.

This wine is produced from 1.07 hectares of vine within the Aux Fourneaux vineyard, planted in 1960 and 1976. 

Gonzalez Byass 'Solera 1847' Oloroso Dulce Sherry

Oloroso sherry drawn from a Solera sytem established in 1847 from González Byass- one of Spain's most well-known sherry bodegas.

Oloroso Sherries are naturally dry, though the relatively high strength and full body of an Oloroso will give it an impression of roundness and even sweetness. Once opened it will begin to slowly lose some of its aroma and flavour but can be kept, corked and refrigerated, for up to two months after opening. The older the Oloroso, the longer it will stay perfect for consumption, as much as 12 months.

Sherry is exclusively produced in the region of Jerez, Spain. It is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.

Giant Steps 'Sexton' Harry's Monster 2003 Yarra Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux style blend from the single vineyard of Giant Steps within the renowned Yarra Valley region in Victoria, Australia.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Vergers' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Vergers, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Denis Philibert 'Cuvée Françoise Poisard' 1996 Pouilly-Fuissé / Hospices de Beaune

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé in the Mâconnais region. 

This 1996 vintage of Cuvée Françoise Poisard was produced by Denis Philibert on behalf of the world-famous Hospices De Beaune charitable wine auction.

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation was created in 1936 and exclusively produces white wines from 100% Chardonnay, often with a clear oak influence. Not to be confused with the Loire's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Vergers' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Vergers, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Duperrier-Adam 'Les Caillerets' 2000 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Caillerets, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The highly regarded Premier-Cru vineyard of Cailleret (often labelled Les Caillerets) is located south of Chassagne-Montrachet village and is planted exclusively with Chardonnay. 

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Greywacke 'Wild' Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Marlborough

Sauvignon Blanc from the renowned Marlborough region at the northern point of New Zealand's South Island: matured in a small amount of new French oak barriques.

Domaine Huet Brut 2000 Vintage Vouvray Pétillant 

 Vouvray Pétillant is a sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes the Loire Valley appellation of Vouvray. 

The Vouvray wine region, located in the Loire Valley's Touraine district, is famed for its white wine made almost exclusively from the Chenin Blanc grape. Various styles: sweet, dry, still and sparkling are permitted in the region. Other than Chenin Blanc, the lesser-known and rarely seen Arbois grape is also permitted. Chenin Blanc is also known as Pineau de la Loire in Loire and Steen in South Africa. 

Domaine Huet was founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and has since become synonymous with some of the finest Chenin Blanc. Clos Du Bourg was acquired by Domaine Huet in 1953 and is one of the oldest of all Vouvray vineyards.

Grasso 1993 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico

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.

This wine is from the Classico sub-region which is deemed to produce wines of particularly esteemed quality.

Graham's 1991 LBV Port 

1991 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the renowned house of Graham's. Bottled in 1997.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling.  Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

Graham’s, one of the most famous names in the Port trade, was established in 1820 by William and John Graham. Today Graham’s remains a family-owned firm after being acquired by the Symington family in 1970. 

Dow's 'Master Blend' 2000 LBV Port

2000 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 2006.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling. Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.