June 2024 Auction

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.

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 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 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.

Calvet 'Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin' 1962 Beaune 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from Premier Cru vineyards within the Burgundian appellation of Beaune

The historic Confrérie des Chevaliers du Tastevin is an exclusive Bacchanalian fraternity of Burgundy wine connoisseurs.

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

Château Léoville Poyferré 2010 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

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.

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 Léoville Poyferré 2010 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

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.

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 Léoville Poyferré 2010 Saint-Julien 2eme-Cru 2x75cl

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.

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 Pontet-Canet 2006 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 95+ points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

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

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 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 Angélus 2003 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 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Palmer 2011 Margaux 3ème-Cru

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.

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 Calon-Ségur 1962 Saint-Estèphe 3eme-Cru / John Lovibond & Sons

From the Bordeaux appellation of Saint-Estèphe, Château Calon-Ségur is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. The Château is home to one of the few walled vineyards in the Left Bank and is the most northerly of all the Médoc Grand-Crus Classés.

Typically a classic Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance, with Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot; Matured in 100% new oak barrels for 18-20 months.

Shipped and bottled by John Lovibond & Sons Ltd of Greenwich London. 

Moillard-Grivot 2018 Pommard 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Pommard. Moillard-Grivot ages their red wines in oak barrels for 8-16 months.

Founded in 1848 with the marriage of Symphorien Moillard and Marguerite Grivot- the owner of the former estate, Moillard-Grivot is today a négociant based in Nuits-Saint-Georges.

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

Château Léoville Poyferré 1982 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 Kirwan 2014 Margaux 3eme-Cru 6x75cl

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.

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

Clos Église 'Esprit De L'Église' 2013 Pomerol 6x75cl

Esprit De L'Eglise is the second wine of the Pomerol estate Clos L'Eglise. 

As per the grand vin the proportions are usually around 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc. This estate was formally named Clos L'Eglise Clinet which changed to Chateau L'Eglise Clinet which eventually evolved to what we know today as Clos L'Eglise.

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

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 2010 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marques De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a period for a minimum of 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

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.

Castillo Ygay is made each year from grapes sourced from the 40 hectare, single vineyard of La Plana, planted in 1950 at 485 metres above sea level. The Gran Reserva Especial is the estated flagship wine considered a benchmark in Rioja.

Château Lynch-Bages 1990 Pauillac 5eme-Cru

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.

Château Pontet-Canet 2006 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 95+ 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 2001 Pessac-Léognan Grand-Cru

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 2001 vintage is made from a blend of 62% Merlot, 35% Cabernet Sauvignon and 3% Cabernet Franc. 

Rated 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou 2009 St-Julien 2eme-Cru

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 100 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Angélus 2003 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 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Angélus 2003 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 98 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande 1986 Pauillac 2eme-Cru

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 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

M. Ant. de la Riva 'Tres Cortados' Sherry circa 1940s 4x37.5cl

Sherry from the now lost Bodega of M. Ant. De La Riva (Manuel Antonio de la Riva). 

Manuel Antonio de la Riva was an important pioneer for the reputation of Jerez. The De la Riva brand was revived by winemakers Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez in 2017.

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.

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

Château Montrose 1943 Saint-Estèphe 2eme-Cru / J.L.P Lebègue 

An incredibly old 1943 vintage from Château Montrose. This is a bottling by J.L.P Lebègue.

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.