June 2024 Auction

Lanson Brut 1989 Vintage Champagne

1989 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.

Lanson Brut 1989 Vintage Champagne

1989 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.

Lanson Brut 1989 Vintage Champagne

1989 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.

Penfolds 'Bin 149' Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Napa Valley / South Australia - Wine of The World

Bin 149 is made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon and is part of the Wine of The World series from Penfolds. The grapes for this wine come from vineyards within Napa Valley and South Australia: matured for 17 months in 100% new French and American oak.

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Luce 'Della Vite' 1997 Tuscany

The iconic \"Luce\" was the first wine ever produced in the Tuscan town of Montalcino with a blend of Merlot and Sangiovese. The idea of ​​combining Merlot and Sangiovese came in 1995 when renowned wine makers Lamberto Frescobaldi and Robert Mondavi decided to join forces and form a joint venture.

The wine is aged in predominantly new and once used oak barrels for 18-24 months.

Louis Latour 'Château de Blagny' 1999 Meursault 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the Burgundian Premier-Cru vineyard of Château de Blagny located in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Meursault: matured fo 8-10 months in 35% new oak barrels. 

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.

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. 

La Rioja Alta 'Viña Alberdi' 1984 Rioja Crianza

Viña Alberdi is made from 100% Tempranillo from the famed Rioja region in northern Spain.

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. 

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

Paul Jaboulet 'La Chapelle' 1992 Hermitage

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

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most prominent names in the Rhône and Hermitage. La Chapelle is their flagship wine, made from 100% Syrah from a blend from their top sites including the acclaimed vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. The estate also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

La Rioja Alta 'Selección Especial' 904 2015 Rioja Gran Reserva

Produced only in exceptional years, \"904\" is an old-vine Tempranillo dominant blend; matured for 4.5 years in American Oak barrels - far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Gran Reserva.

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

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. 

Paloma Vineyard Merlot 2003 Spring Mountain, Napa Valley 3x75cl

Merlot dominant (85%) blend with Cabernet Sauvignon from the Spring Mountain District AVA within California's renowned Napa Valley.

The Napa Valley wine region is arguably California's best known wine producing area, famed for its Cabernet Sauvignon and Bordeaux-style blends. It was officially recognised for its high-quality wines and distinctive regional terroir when it became California’s first American Viticultural Area (AVA) in 1981. 

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

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux 1997 Margaux

Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux is the second-wine from the renowned Château Margaux estate- one of the original four 1st Growths (1er-Cru) in the famed 1855 Classification of Medoc. It is believed this second wine was first released back in the 17th century, but the name Pavillon Rouge was given to it in 1908.

This wine is a classic right-bank Bordeaux blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance.

Paul Jaboulet 'La Chapelle' 1995 Hermitage

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

Paul Jaboulet is one of the most prominent names in the Rhône and Hermitage. La Chapelle is their flagship wine, made from 100% Syrah from a blend from their top sites including the acclaimed vineyards of Les Bessards, Le Meal and Les Rocoules. The estate also produce a \"La Chapelle blanc\" which is made from 100% Marsanne grapes. 

Penfolds 'Marananga' Bin 150 Shiraz 2019 Barossa valley

Shiraz from the Marananga district of the famed Barossa valley; matured for 12 months in American and French oak barrels. 

Penfolds is one of Australia's great iconic wineries and has been making world renowned wines since 1844. It was established at Magill Estate in the Adelaide Hills in 1844 by Dr Christopher Rawson Penfold and his wife Mary who In the early years, produced and sold fortified wines. Today Penfolds offer a huge variety of wines ranging from entry-level to premier offerings such as their flagship \"Grange\". On its 50th birthday in 2001, Grange was listed as a South Australian heritage icon.

Louis Carillon 1993 Chassagne-Montrachet

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The historic Domaine Louis Carillon was a highly regarded estate established in 1692. From the 2010 vintage the estate was split between brothers Jacques and his brother François.

Louis Carillon 1993 Chassagne-Montrachet

Pinot Noir from the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The historic Domaine Louis Carillon was a highly regarded estate established in 1692. From the 2010 vintage the estate was split between brothers Jacques and his brother François.

La Rioja Alta '904' 2011 Rioja Gran Reserva

Produced only in exceptional years, \"904\" is an old-vine Tempranillo dominant blend; matured for 4.5 years in American Oak barrels - far exceeding the minimum requirements for classification as a Gran Reserva.

Established in 1890, La Rioja Alta continues to be one of the benchmarks for traditionally produced Rioja wine today.

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. 

Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir 2009 Russian River Valley 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley AVA of northern Sonoma County, California.

Papapietro Perry age their Pinot Noir for 11-12 months in oak barrels. 

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

Louis Latour 'Les Aigrots' 2004 Beaune 1er-Cru

Burgundian Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard, Les Aigrots, within the Burgundian sub-regional appellation of Beaune: matured fo 8-10 months in 35% new oak barrels. 

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.

La Chablisienne 'Château Grenouilles' 2019 Chablis Grand-Cru

Chardonnay from the renowned Grand Cru vineyard of Grenouilles, within the iconic French appellation of Chablis: matured for 14 on on fine lees in tuns and barrels. 

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.

The Grenouilles vineyard is the smallest climat in the Chablis Grand Cru appellation, covering less than 10 hectares. 

Papapietro Perry 'Leras Family Vineyards' Pinot Noir 2010 Russian River Valley 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Russian River Valley AVA of northern Sonoma County, California.

Papapietro Perry age their Pinot Noir for 11-12 months in oak barrels. 

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

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.

Prager Winery & Port Works Cabernet Sauvignon 1995 Napa Valley 3x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

Founded in 1979, Prager Winery & Port Works is a family owned and operated estate producing a selection of red wines and specialising in port-styled wines and other late harvest sweet wines.

In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is King.  Widely reputed to be the new home of Cabernet Sauvignon, producing many of the grape's best wines outside of Bordeaux - and in many cases, rivalling those of Bordeaux; a bold claim for a grape that is successfully planted in so many of the world's wine regions.

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

Perrier-Jouët 'Grand-Brut' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from renowned producer, Perrier-Jouët.

Grand Brut dates back to 1846, when Perrier-Jouët launched the Cuvée K, the world’s first lightly dosed champagne in the style today known as “brut”.

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.

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.

Pierre Naigeon 'Vieilles Vignes' 2009 Gevrey-Chambertin

Old vine Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Gevrey-Chambertin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits.

This wine is produced from selected vineyards with an average age of more than 54 years and matured for 12 months in 25% new French oak barrels. 

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.

Peller Estate Cabernet Franc 2002 Niagara Icewine 37.5cl

Ice wine from Peller Estate in the Canadian VQA of Niagara Peninsula, made exclusively from Cabernet Franc grapes, yielding a rare red sweet wine.

Ice wine is a particularly decadent style of sweet wine, in which the grapes are left of their vines for an extended period of time, well into the winter, and are only picked - by hand and in the middle of the night - after a suitable period of constant cold temperatures.  The water content within the grapes thus freezes and the grapes are carefully pressed shortly after picking to draw only the sweet sugary pulp.

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.

Pierre Mignon 'Grande Reserve' Brut NV Champagne 4x37.5cl

Four bottles of non-vintage Champagne produced from grapes within Premier Cru vineyards, from one of the leading grower-winemakers, Pierre Mignon.

This atypical Champagne features a very high proportion of Pinot Meunier (80%) with only 10% each of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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.

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

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.