June 2024 Auction

Château Montrose 1996 Saint-Estèphe 2eme-Cru

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.

Rated 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Palmer 1979 Margaux 3ème-Cru / Mähler-Besse

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.

This 1979 vintage is made from a blend of: 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 4% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc. 

Alter Ego is the second label of Château Palmer, earlier known as La Réserve du Géneral.

Ridge 'York Creek' Cabernet Sauvignon 1981 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from the single vineyard of York Creek, located on Spring Mountain, north of St. Helena, on the western edge of Napa Valley.

An iconic name in Californian wine making, Ridge vineyards only began in the 1960's, however, wine has been produced at the site underthe name 'Monte Bello Winery' since 1885. Renowned for producing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Chardonnay, their Bordeaux-style blends are considered rivals to these from the great Bordeaux Chateaux. 

This 1981 vintage is made from a blend of 92% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc. 

Robert & Patrrick Jasmin 1996 Côte Rôtie 150cl

Côte Rôtie is one of the most iconic appellations in the Rhône Valley. While many of the region's wines are made of 100% Syrah, the addition of up to 20% of the white wine grape Viognier is permitted to be included.

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.

Château Lynch-Bages 2010 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 96 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château de l'Etoile 'Vin Jaune' 1985 L'Etoile

A dry white wine made from Savagnin grapes, from the tiny and relatively unknown region of L'Etoile located in the centre of the Jura wine region of France- famous for it's Vin Jaune wines.

Vin Jaune, French for yellow wine, is a unique oxidative wine which shares many similarities with Fino Sherry, but unlike Sherry, it is not fortified and is always dry. These wines have incredible ageing potential. 

Château Palmer 2013 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.

Château Léoville-Barton 1986 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru / Anthony Barton

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Cos d'Estournel 2008 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 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Cos d'Estournel 2002 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.

Cos d'Estournel 2002 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 Rieussec 1983 Sauternes 1er-Cru 3x75cl

Once belonging to the Carmelite monks in Langon, the renowned Château Rieussec is now owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite), since they purchased the estate in 1984. Chateau Rieussec was ranked as a First Growth Premier Cru (1er-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of 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 most incredible sweet wine.

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

Royal Tokaji 'Late Harvest' Késői Szüret 2017 Tokaji 6x50cl

Late Harvest Késői Szüret is a sweet white wine made from a blend of Furmint dominance with Muscat and Harslevelu: matured for 5-6 months in barrels.

The wines of Tokaji are produced from the white wine grape Furmint, 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 famed sweet wines of Tokaji. 

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

Château Lynch-Bages 2015 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 95 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château La Conseillante 1996 Pomerol

Château La Conseillante is one of the iconic wines and wineries in Pomerol. It is a Merlot dominant blend from the right-bank of Bordeaux; matured for approximately 18 months in a combination of new and second use French Oak barrels.

The Chateau's vineyards are planted with 80% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Franc - a ratio in which the wines can be expected to follow with slight vintage variation.

Château Léoville Poyferré 1989 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.

Rated 92 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Ricasoli 'Historia Familiae' 2015 Toscana 2x75cl

An even blend of Marlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Sauvignon from the Italian region of Toscana (Tuscany)

Historia Familiae is a limited edition wine produced only in the best vintages to pay homage to Francesco Ricasoli's ancestors. 

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

Château Lynch-Bages 1988 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 92 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Léoville Poyferré 2010 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.

Rated 98+ points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Léoville-Barton 1990 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Château Troplong Mondot 2009 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand Cru

Merlot dominant (85-90%), right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Premier Grand Cru Classé B estate of Château Troplong Mondot within the appellation of Saint-Émilion; Matured for approximately 18-24 months in 75% new oak barrels.

Château Troplong Mondot wine is made from a blend of approximately; 90% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Franc and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Saint-Émilion is located in the Libournais district of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Merlot is the primary grape variety used in the wines blended with Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon. Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

Rated 99 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Château Cissac 2004 Haut-Medoc 6x75cl

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Bordeaux sub-region of Haut-Médoc; Aged for 18-20 months in 30-40% new French oak. 

The Cru Bourgeois estate of Château Cissac has been in the hands of the Vialard family since 1895 and is currently run by the 5th generation. The family also owns the neighbouring estate of Chateau du Breuil.

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

Château Gruaud-Larose 2000 Saint Julien​ 2eme-Cru

From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Gruaud-Larose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for 16-18 months in oak barrels. New oak use has increased from around 30% in the 1990s to around 90% in the 2000s. 

Rated 94 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

R. López de Heredia 'Tondonia' 2004 Rioja Reserva 2x75cl

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 by Don Rafael López de Heredia in 1877, R. López de Heredia (Viña Tondonia) is one of the most well known and respected wineries in Rioja today. It is the oldest winery in the emblematic town of Haro and one of the first three set up in La Rioja. It continues to be a family run estate with the fourth generation now running the business. 

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. 

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

Caveau des Jacobins 'Vin Jaune' 1980s Cotes Du Jura 2x63cl

A dry white wine made from Savagnin grapes, from the relatively unknown region of the Côtes Du Jura in eastern France- famous for it's Vin Jaune wines.

Vin Jaune, French for yellow wine, is a unique oxidative wine which shares many similarities with Fino Sherry, but unlike Sherry, it is not fortified and is always dry. These wines have incredible ageing potential. 

This lot contains the 1980 and 1983 vintage. 

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

Château Le Boscq 2001 Saint-Estèphe 6x75cl

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend from the Bordeaux appellation of Saint Estèphe; Matured for 12-14 months in oak barrels. 

The Cru Bourgeois Exceptionnel estate of Château Le Boscq is owned by Dourthe and produces this wine from their vineyard in a single block.

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

Château Rauzan-Ségla 2006 Margaux 2eme-Cru

From the renowned Margaux appellation, Chateau Rauzan-Segla (Rausan-Segla between 1904-1994) is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is frequently refered to as one of the leading \"Super Seconds\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 18 months in approximately 50% French Oak barrels.

This 2006 vintage is made from a blend of 53% Cabernet Sauvignon, 44% Merlot and 3 Petit Verdot. 

Caparzo 2015 Brunello di Montalcino / 50th Anniversary 150cl

Brunello di Montalcino is one of the great under-appreciated wines of Italy.  100% Sangiovese which undergoes an extended period of pre-fermentation maceration to extract maximum colour, flavour and tannins which affords the wine its ability to mature for long periods.  Brunello di Montalcino must be aged in oak - commonly Slavonian oak - for a minimum of 2 years, though traditionally winemakers would age their Brunellos in oak for at least 3 years before release.

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.

Château Léoville-Barton 2009 Saint Julien 2eme-Cru / Anthony Barton

Château Leoville-Barton is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate which lies within the iconic terroir of Saint Julien in the Médoc. It is now one of only two chateau's from the 1855 Classification of the Medoc that remains in the hands of the same family that owned it at the time it was classified.

This wine is a typical Bordeaux-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon dominance (70-87%) with Merlot and Cabernet Franc; matured in a combination of new and used oak barrels for a period of 16-18 months.

Ramón Bilbao 'Viña Turzaballa' 1968 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. 

Château Gruaud-Larose 1978 St-Julien 2eme-Cru / Cordier

From the Bordeaux left-bank appellation of Saint-Julien, Château Gruaud-Larose is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Médoc.

The wine is a classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for 16-18 months in oak barrels. New oak use has increased from around 30% in the 1990s to around 90% in the 2000s. 

This is a bottling by the historic French négociants, Cordier. 

Rated 88 points by Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate.

Châ​teau Leydet-Figeac 1988 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru 6x75cl

Classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of Saint-Émilion.

Saint-Émilion is located in the Libournais district of Bordeaux's Right Bank. Merlot is the primary grape variety used in the wines blended with Cabernet Franc and/or Cabernet Sauvignon. Carmenere, Petit Verdot and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

There is a fairly complicated classification system for the appellation which includes; Premier Grand Cru Classé A, Premier Grand Cru Classé B and Grand Cru Classé. Saint-Émilion Grand Cru may also be noted on labels but without the word \"Classé\", this means the wine is not part of this classification system. In recent years some top producers in the area have voluntarily withdrawn for the classification system.

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