June 2024 Auction

Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 Pauillac 1^er Cru 2x75cl

Despite being initially classified as a Second Growth estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for its promotion to First Growth status in 1973, making it the only estate to have been elevated to this status.

The Château's labels are also known for featuring original artwork by famous artists, starting with the 1945 vintage. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Andy Warhol have contributed to the label art over the years, making each vintage of Mouton Rothschild not only a masterpiece of winemaking but also a collector's item.

The blend traditionally consists of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot,  matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 18-22 months.

Rated 93 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 Pauillac 1^er Cru 2x75cl

Despite being initially classified as a Second Growth estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for its promotion to First Growth status in 1973, making it the only estate to have been elevated to this status.

The Château's labels are also known for featuring original artwork by famous artists, starting with the 1945 vintage. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Andy Warhol have contributed to the label art over the years, making each vintage of Mouton Rothschild not only a masterpiece of winemaking but also a collector's item.

The blend traditionally consists of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot,  matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 18-22 months.

Rated 93 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Mouton Rothschild 2002 Pauillac 1^er Cru 2x75cl

Despite being initially classified as a Second Growth estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for its promotion to First Growth status in 1973, making it the only estate to have been elevated to this status.

The Château's labels are also known for featuring original artwork by famous artists, starting with the 1945 vintage. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Andy Warhol have contributed to the label art over the years, making each vintage of Mouton Rothschild not only a masterpiece of winemaking but also a collector's item.

The blend traditionally consists of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot,  matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 18-22 months.

Rated 93 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Margaux 1990 Margaux 1er-Cru

Giving its estate's name to the greater appellation and ranked as one of the original four First Growths (Premier Crus) in the famed 1855 Classification of the Médoc, Château Margaux is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Its history can be traced back to the 12th century when it was known as \"La Mothe de Margaux,\" a fortified castle. Château Margaux's vineyards are situated on gravelly soils along the left bank of the Gironde estuary, providing excellent drainage and optimal sun exposure for grape cultivation.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 18-24 months in new French Oak barrels.

Rated 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 2008 Pauillac 2eme-Cru 6x75cl

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 92 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Latour 1955 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.

Château d'Yquem 1949 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur

An incredibly old 1949 vintage from Château d'Yquem.

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.

The famed Chateau d'Yquem's signature Sauternes wine is made with 80% Semillon and 20% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. 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. With a yield limited to one glass per vine, Château d'Yquem is a Sauternes wine whose rareness contributes to its prestige.

Château Lafite Rothschild 1990 Pauillac 1er Cru

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. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family who have maintained its legacy of excellence.

Their wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in new oak barrels for between 15 to 20 months.

Rated 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Châ​teau Petrus 1942 Pomerol

Châ​teau Petrus is undisputedly the top wine estate in the Bordeaux right-bank appellation of Pomerol and rightly lays claim to being one of the most famous estates in the world of wine.  Unofficially recognised as a \"Premier Grand Cru\" (no such classification exists in Pomerol), Petrus is considered first-among-equals with the likes of Mouton- and Lafite-Rothschild in regards to both quality and iconic stature. As there is no second wine at Pétrus, where the declassified juice ends up is one of the wine world’s great mysteries.

Petrus is small estate of just 11.4 hectares (28 acres) and produces its single-varietal wine entirely from Merlot grapes. Prior to 2010, small amounts of Cabernet Franc were used in some vintages. The wines are aged in 100% new oak barrels for an average of 20 months.

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru 2x75cl

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 1998 vintage is made from a blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. 

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 Latour 2000 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.

Rated 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Latour 2002 Pauillac 1er Cru 2x75cl

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.

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 La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru 2x75cl

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 1998 vintage is made from a blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. 

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 1997 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur 2x75cl

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.

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

Château d’Yquem 1997 Sauternes 1er Cru Supérieur 2x75cl

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.

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

Château Palmer 2005 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 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 Haut-Brion 1988 Pessac-Léognan Blanc

A white wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon from the appellation of Pessac-Léognan in the southern Bordeaux subregion of Graves; Matured for approximately 10 months in 45% new oak barrels. 

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\"). 

Château Margaux 2009 Margaux 1^er Cru

Giving its estate's name to the greater appellation and ranked as one of the original four First Growths (Premier Crus) in the famed 1855 Classification of the Médoc, Château Margaux is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Its history can be traced back to the 12th century when it was known as \"La Mothe de Margaux,\" a fortified castle.

Château Margaux's vineyards are situated on gravelly soils along the left bank of the Gironde estuary, providing excellent drainage and optimal sun exposure for grape cultivation.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 18-24 months in new French Oak barrels.

Rated 99 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Margaux 1996 Margaux 1^er Cru

Giving its estate's name to the greater appellation and ranked as one of the original four First Growths (Premier Crus) in the famed 1855 Classification of the Médoc, Château Margaux is one of the great Bordeaux wine estates.

Its history can be traced back to the 12th century when it was known as \"La Mothe de Margaux,\" a fortified castle.

Château Margaux's vineyards are situated on gravelly soils along the left bank of the Gironde estuary, providing excellent drainage and optimal sun exposure for grape cultivation.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 18-24 months in new French Oak barrels.

Rated 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château de Valandraud 2005 St-Emilion Grand Cru Classé 6x75cl

Classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from Château de Valandraud, ranked Premier Grand Cru Classé \"B\" in the Classification of Saint-Émilion.

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.

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

Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1998 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru 2x75cl

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 1998 vintage is made from a blend of 37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 48% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc. 

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 Palmer 2005 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 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 Lynch-Bages 1989 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 99 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Lafite Rothschild 1988 Pauillac 1er Cru

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. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family who have maintained its legacy of excellence.

Their wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in new oak barrels for between 15 to 20 months.

Rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Latour 1996 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.

Rated 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Mouton Rothschild 2001 Pauillac 1^er Cru

Despite being initially classified as a Second Growth estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for its promotion to First Growth status in 1973, making it the only estate to have been elevated to this status.

The Château's labels are also known for featuring original artwork by famous artists, starting with the 1945 vintage. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Andy Warhol have contributed to the label art over the years, making each vintage of Mouton Rothschild not only a masterpiece of winemaking but also a collector's item.

The blend traditionally consists of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot,  matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 18-22 months.

Rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Palmer 1970 Margaux 3ème-Cru 3x75cl

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.

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

Château Haut-Brion 2005 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 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Haut-Brion 1990 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 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pavie 2003 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand-Cru​ 2x75cl

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 99 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

Château Mouton Rothschild 1998 Pauillac 1^er Cru

Despite being initially classified as a Second Growth estate in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification, Baron Philippe de Rothschild successfully lobbied for its promotion to First Growth status in 1973, making it the only estate to have been elevated to this status.

The Château's labels are also known for featuring original artwork by famous artists, starting with the 1945 vintage. Artists like Pablo Picasso, Salvador Dalí, and Andy Warhol have contributed to the label art over the years, making each vintage of Mouton Rothschild not only a masterpiece of winemaking but also a collector's item.

The blend traditionally consists of 78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 3% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot,  matured in 100% new French oak barrels for 18-22 months.

Rated 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Lafite Rothschild 2006 Pauillac 1er Cru

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. It achieved its top-tier rank in 1855 and has been in the Rothschild family who have maintained its legacy of excellence.

Their wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in new oak barrels for between 15 to 20 months.

Rated 97 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.