June 2024 Auction

Paolo Masi 1996 Chianti 2x75cl

Chianti is a classic red wine from the heartland of Tuscany - one of Italy's iconic wine regions.

Many Chianti wines are made from 100% Sangiovese, however the region rules stipulate that the wines can be made from a minimum of 80% Sangiovese, with up to 20% of the final blend permitted to be constituted from a handful of other approved grape varieties such as Cabernet, Merlot and Syrah.

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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. 

Petaluma 'B&V Vineyard' Shiraz 2008 Adelaide Hills

Single vineyard Shiraz from the Adelaide Hills wine-region of South Australia.

The Petaluma Yellow Label B&V Shiraz is produced from the B&V vineyard which was planted in 1992 on the western escarpment of Mt. Barker.

Les Caves de Marey 2001 Chambolle-Musigny

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

Provolo 2009 Amarone della Valpolicella

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 for several months prior to fermentation, resulting in a wine of atypical power, concentration and alcohol content with an ability to benefit from long periods of maturation.

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.

Pagliarese 1982 Chianti Classico Riserva

Sangiovese dominant blend from the iconic wine-region of Chianti in the heart of Tuscany. Classed as a Chianti Classico Riserva, this wine must have been aged for a minimum of 24 months including 3 months of bottle ageing.

Chianti Classico wines must contain a minimum of 80% of Sangiovese. The remainder can be made from native grapes such as Canaiolo or Colorino, as well as international varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. Wines made only from Sangiovese have been permitted since 1996.

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.

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.

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.

Pirramimma Petit Verdot 1998 McLaren Vale

Petit Verdot from the McLaren Vale wine-region to the south of Adelaide.

Pierre Laforest 'Les Montanieres' 1991 Madiran

Red wine blend of Tannat dominance from the appellation of Madiran in the southwest of France.

The little-known region of Madiran is located around the village of Madiran in Gascony, rural south-west France. Only red wines are permitted in the appellation with Tannat making up a minimum of 60% of the wine blended with any of the following; Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Fer Servadou. 

Louis Jadot 'Domaine de Curis' 1996 Saint-Véran 

Chardonnay from the lesser known Burgundian appellation of Saint-Véran, within the subregion of Mâconnais.

The Saint-Véran DOC was created in 1971 and is an appellation for dry white wines made from Chardonnay grapes, in the southern half of the Mâconnais sub-region of Burgundy.

Founded in 1859 in Beaune, Louis Jadot is one of the most prestigious vignerons in all of Burgundy. This wine was matured for 18 months in 1/3 new barrels from the Louis Jadot cooperage.

Peter 'Juicy' Gajewski Chardonnay 2022 Australia

Chardonnay from the Scott’s Creek vineyard within Australia

Produced by Peter Gajewski for online retailer Naked Wines. 

PS Pétillant de Syrah 2006 French Semi Sparkling 6x75cl

A natural (Pétillant) semi-sparkling Syrah from France. 

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