June 2024 Auction

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.

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. 

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. 

Rolly Gassmann 'Oberer Weingarten de Rorschwihr' Selection de Grains Nobles Gewurztraminer 1997 Alsace 2x75cl

Old vine, sweet Gewürztraminer from the single vineyard of Rorschwihr, in the eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

Rolly-Gassmann is located at Rorschwihr, a village on the northern rim of Haut-Rhin. The vineyards are located in Rorschwihr and the neighbouring Rodern and Bergheim.

The renowned Alsace wine region located in Eastern France, is home to aromatic white wines made from Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Sylvaner, Muscat d'Alsace and Pinot Gris. A small amount of red wine is also produced in the region, mostly from Pinot Noir grapes. The wines are permitted to be made in a dry or sweet style. The history of Alsace, flitting between French and German ownership for centuries, imparts itself within the region's wines - a cacophony of grapes native to both countries, ennobled and respected individually.

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

Richard Nagler 'Hochheimer Herrnberg' Riesling Auslese 1985 Rheingau 2x75cl

Semi-sweet Riesling from the single vineyard of Herrnberg in the village of hochheimer within the Rheingau region of west-central Germany.

Auslese is a semi-sweet or sweet style of German wine, made from individually-selected bunches of very ripe grapes based on their ripeness level and sugar content.

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

Real Companhia Velha 'Royal Oporto' 1983 Vintage Port

A 1983 vintage port from the renowned Real Companhia Velha.

Founded in 1756 by the Silva Reis family and still today owned and operated by that same family almost 3 centuries later - Royal Oporto is the flagship brand of the Real Companhia Velha which is one of the oldest wine companies in Portugal.

Vintage Port is produced only in the most exceptional deemed years from a single harvest. The fermented wine is fortified before being aged for 2-3 years in massive oak vats which preserve the ripe fruit character. Upon bottling, the wines continue to age and can reward patient maturation for many decades. The decision to declare a vintage is made by the individual Port house. 

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. 

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.

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.

Reynella 'Basket Pressed' Shiraz 2012 McLaren Vale

Shiraz from the McLaren Vale region of South Australia.

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.

Ruffino 'Modus' 2007 Toscana

Modus is made from a blend of from Sangiovese, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany): matured for 12 months in barriques. 

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.

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.

Rosemount 'Balmoral' Syrah 1995 McLaren Vale

Old vine Syrah from the McLaren Vale wine-region to the south of Adelaide; Aged for approx. 20 months in a combination of new and used French and American oak. 

This wine is made from parcels of small vineyards with an vine age of 50-100 year old. 

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.

Raúl Ferreira 'Quinta do Barão' Vinho Generoso Carcavelos circa 1980s

Mature fortified wine (Vinho Generoso) from the tiny, traditional Portuguese wine region of Carcavelos.

Carcavelos is a rare and unique wine fortified with vinho abafado. The wine can be made from a blend of nine permitted red and white grape varieties and are aged for a prolonged period in used barriques. The vineyards and wines were nearly completely lost in the 20th century due to phylloxera and area redevelopment. Today there is only one active producer of this wine in the entire region. 

Note- this is a non-vintage wine. We estimate this to be circa 1980s

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.

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.

Rosemount 'Traditional' 1998 McLaren Vale 2x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Merlot and Petit Verdot from Australia's McLaren Vale wine-region located to the south of Adelaide. Matured in American oak barrels for 14 months. 

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

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.

Ruffino 1976 Chianti

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

The wine is Sangiovese dominant, with up to 25% of the blend permitted to be constituted from a small handful of other approved grape varieties.

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.