June 2024 Auction

L'Esprit de Chevalier 2016 Pessac-Léognan

First released in 1989, L'Esprit de Chevalier is the second-wine of the Grand Cru Pessac-Léognan estate, Domaine De Chevalier.

This wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the southern Bordeaux appellation of Pessac-Léognan.

Marquis de Mons 2016 Margaux 2x75cl

Marquis de Mons is the second wine of Château La Tour de Mons.

This wine is made from a blend of 80% Merlot with Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned appellation of Margaux:

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.

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

Marqués De Murrieta Ygay 1997 Rioja Reserva

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marqués De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 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. 

Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1971 Bordeaux

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

La Giaretta 'i Quadretti' 2009 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.

Marqués de Riscal 2009 Rioja Reserva 150cl

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 months in oak barrels.

As with several quality-focused historic Rioja estates, Herederos del Marqués de Risca mature their wines in excess of the minimum requirements; their Reserva being matured for approximately 26 months in American Oak barrels.

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.

Louis Roederer 'Premier' Brut NV Champagne

Brut Premier from the house of Louis Roederer is made from a blend of around 40% Pinot noir, 40% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Meunier and aged in cellars for 36 months followed by 6 months after disgorgement.

Founded in 1776, the renowned Louis Roederer Champagne house is one of the last great independent and family-run Champagne houses. Cristal is their flagship cuvée, created in 1876 for emperor Alexander II, tsar of Russia.

Louis Guntrum 'Binger St. Rochuskapelle' Müller-Thurgau Scheurebe Spätlese 1976 Rheinhessen 3x70cl

Sweet white wine blend of Müller-Thurgau and Scheurebe grapes from the single vineyard, St.Rochuskapelle, by the village of Bingen in Germany's Rheinhessen wine-region, south-west of Frankfurt.

Spätlese is the the lightest of the German late harvest wines, produced from slightly-late-harvested grapes and may be either sweet or dry. If “Trocken” is noted on the label you can assume it's a dry style.

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

Montecillo 1973 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. 

Louis Latour 2004 Santenay

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Santenay in southern Côte de Beaune: aged for 8-10 months in stainless steel vats.

The Latour family have long been established in Burgundy’s wine trade. Originally vine growers in the village of Aloxe-Corton as early as 1768, they went on to establish today’s business, Maison Louis Latour. Today they are one of the best known and largest vineyard owners of grand cru sites in Burgundy.

Santenay white wine production is low and accounts for only around 15% of the appellations annual production.

Laurent-Perrier 'Brut L-P' NV Champagne 

Non-vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier.

The Laurent Perrier Brut L-P is a dry style of champagne.

The house of Laurent-Perrier was founded in 1811 by by André Michel Pierlot in the Grand Cru village of Tours-sur-Marne, and produces both vintage and non-vintage cuvee. The identity of Laurent-Perrier Champagne centres on Chardonnay, but also brings together the best Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier terroirs.

Luc Javelot 1993 Meursault

Mature Chardonnay from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault, within the subregion of Côte-de-Beaune.

Located in the in the Côte de Beaune sub-region, Meursault is considered to be the capital of Burgundy's great white wines. The appellation almost exclusively produces white wine made from Chardonnay, however a small amount red wine made from Pinot Noir can be found from the area. 

From négociant Luc Javelot of Nuits-Saint-Georges.

Meridian Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1990 San Luis Obispo County, California 4x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from the Paso Robles AVA in the larger San Luis Obispo County of California.

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

La Rioja Alta 'Viña Ardanza' 2016 Rioja Reserva

Tempranillo dominant red wine from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain; Classified as a Reserva, this wine was matured for a minimum period of 36 months including 12 months in oak barrels.

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today. Viña Ardanza is made from 80% Tempranillo and 20 Garnacha - As is common for La Rioja Alta, this wine was matured for a period of 30-36 months- far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Reserva.

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. 

Les Caves de Marey 2001 Chambolle-Musigny

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

McDowell Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon 1978 Mendocino County , California

Cabernet Sauvignon from the small McDowell Valley AVA within the greater Mendocino County of California.

Meerlust 'Rubicon' 2017 Stellenbosch

Full Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance from South Africa's famed wine-region of Stellenbosch; typically matured in 60-80% new oak barrels for approximately 18-24 months.

Established in 1756, the renowned Meerlust is a historic, family owned estate which has been managed by eight generations of the Myburgh family.  

Rubicon is a full blend of estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot

Lagunilla 2004 Rioja Gran Reserva 2x75cl

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. 

Founded in 1885 Lagunilla was purchsed by premium drinks giant Diageo and later by the Marqués de la Concordia Family of Wines.

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

Majella Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 Coonawarra

Cabernet Sauvignon from the renowned Coonawarra region of South Australia.

Louis Michel & Fils 'Vaillons' 1995 Chablis 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Vaillons, within the Burgundian appellation of Chablis.

Chablis is located in northern Burgundy and is one of the most well-known wine regions in France producing world renowned cool-climate Chardonnay. Compared to other Burgundian Chardonnays, Chablis wines typically have little or no oak influence- though many of the Grand Cru and Premier Cru wines receive some maturation in oak barrels.

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1967 Bordeaux / La Bergerie

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

Marsovin Winery Red Blend 2009 Malta

A red wine blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz and Ġellewża from the island country of Malta- located in the central Mediterranean Sea.

Marsovin Winery was founded in 1919 and is considered a pioneer of winemaking in Malta

La Fleur D'or 2011 Sauternes

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.

Massena 'The Moonlight Run' 2001 Barossa Valley

The Moonlight Run is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and Cinsault from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

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. 

Massena 'The Moonlight Run' 2001 Barossa Valley

The Moonlight Run is a blend of Grenache, Shiraz, Mataro and Cinsault from South Australia's famed Barossa valley.

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. 

Mouton-Cadet Baron Philippe de Rothschild 1997 Bordeaux

Frequently regarded as Baron Philippe De Rothschild's famous unofficial second-wine - beyond his Premier Grand Cru Classé estate, Château Mouton-Rothschild - Mouton-Cadet was created in 1930 to offer the richness of Bordeaux wines at an affordable cost to a wider audience.

Originally a blend of grapes from Baron Philippe's Mouton-Rothschild and Mouton-d'Armailhacq estates, the wine is composed of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, bottled under the regional Bordeaux appellation.

Meiomi Pinot Noir 2009 California

Pinot Noir from the regional appellation of California: aged in French oak barrels. 

Made from grapes sourced from Monterey County, Santa Barbara County and Sonoma County.

 Moët & Chandon 'Impérial' Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned Champagne House, Moët & Chandon. Impérial is the House’s iconic champagne, created in 1869.

Established in 1743 by Claude Moët, the world famous Moet & Chandon continues to be one of the world's largest champagne producers and most sought-after Champagne brands in the world.

Montaria 'Gold' 2020 Lisboa

A red wine blend of Syrah, Alicante, Bouschet Trincadeira and Aragones grapes from the Lisboa wine-region of Portugal: matured for 14 months in French oak barrels. 

Produced by Luis Vieira for online retailer Naked Wine

Malog 'Bakkan Givon' Sweet Red Wine 2002 Samson, Israel

Sweet red wine wine from the Samson region of Israel.

The Samson is one of the five wine regions of Israe, located between the southern West Bank and the Coastal Plain.

Lanson 'Black Label' Brut NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the House of Lanson.

Founded in Reims in 1760 by François Delamotte, Lanson is one of the oldest Champagne Houses. Since 2006, it has been owned by the Lanson-BCC group.

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.

Louis Dubroca 'Reserve Speciale' 1969 Bordeaux

Mature red wine likely of either Merlot of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance from the regional appellation of Bordeaux.

From negociant Louis Dubroca of Saint-Loubes.