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.

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.

Bollinger 'PN TX17' Champagne

PN TX17 is made from 100% Pinot Noir with the base year of the wine coming from the 2017 vintage- the oldest included vintage dates back to 2006.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 Vin de France 12x75cl

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon - an intriguing wine produced by the Maison Belliard, a Bordeaux-based winery known for its dedication to quality and innovation.

The 'Secret de Belliard' vineyard origins are not disclosed, offering a unique tasting experience.

This non-traditional approach allows the winemakers to experiment and create a wine that stands out from the classic Bordeaux and Vin de France offerings.

Please note that there shall be a shipping charge for 12 bottles applied to this lot.

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. 

Bruno Clavelier 'Les Hautes Maizieres' Vieilles Vignes 1996 Vosne-Romanée

Old vine Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Les Hautes Maizieres within the iconic Burgundian appellation of Vosne-Romanée.

The renowned Vosne-Romanée appellation is located in Burgundy's Côte de Nuits and famed for it's high quality wines made from Pinot Noir. Though most wines produced are 100% Pinot Noir, regulations allow for the addition of up to 15% of the white wine grapes Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc and Pinot Gris to be included, however this is rarely utilised by producers. Originally called Vosne until 1866 when Romanée was added paying homage to it's most famed vineyard- La Romanée. The area is also home to other prized Premier and Grand Cru vineyards: Romanée-Conti, La Grand Rue, La Tâche, Richebourg and Romanée-Saint-Vivant.

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. 

Bernard Moreau & Fils 2000 Puligny-Montrachet

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Puligny-Montrachet.

Baxter 'Oppenlander Vineyard' Pinot Noir  2006 Mendocino County, California 3x75cl

Pinot Noir from the single vineyard of Oppenlander, located in the Mendocino County wine region of California.

Baxter Winery is a small production, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay producer, located on a rural coastal ridge-top above the Anderson Valley, Mendocino County, California.

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

Branson Coach House 'Greenock Rare Single Vineyard' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single Vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for 20 months in French oak.

The small winery of Branson Coach House was established in 1998. When the original proprietor of Branson wines, Malcolm Aspden, passed away, the winery and property were purchased by Two Hands Wines who announced the re-launch of Branson Wines with the release of the 2002 \"Bch\" Shiraz. Two Hands now oversee the wines which are made side by side with their own wines by the same winemaker, Matt Wenk.

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. 

Bersano 1978 Barolo

Barolo, often referred to as the “king of wines”,  must always be made from 100% Nebbiolo grapes-, and matured for a minimum period of 38 months, 18 of which must be in oak barrels - (traditionally in large Slavonian oak casks).

Barolo wine comes from a traditional village of the same name located in the northern region of Piemonte. It is so revered that it was one of just three wines awarded DOCG status on the same day that the classification was introduced in July 1980. The region encompasses 11 villages in the heart of Piemonte, Most of the estates are small and family-owned, therefore production of wines from the Barolo DOCG is low.

Boizel Brut 'Millennium' 1995 Champagne Grand-Cru / Sainsbury's

1995 Champagne produced by Boizel for UK retailer, Sainsbury's in celebration of the turn of the millennium.

Made with grapes sourced exclusively from 7 of 17 Grand Cru villages in the Champagne region.

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.

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Bernard-Massard 'Royal Framboise' Peach/Raspberry Luxembourg Sparkling Wine 4x75cl

Semi-sweet sparkling wines from the Moselle region of Luxembourg. These are made from a blend of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinot Blanc grapes. 

This lot contains three raspberry sparkling and one peach sparkling wines. 

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

Berberana 1964 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. 

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 Vin de France 6x75cl

Belliard 'Secret de Belliard' 2014 is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon - an intriguing wine produced by the Maison Belliard, a Bordeaux-based winery known for its dedication to quality and innovation.

The 'Secret de Belliard' vineyard origins are not disclosed, offering a unique tasting experience.

This non-traditional approach allows the winemakers to experiment and create a wine that stands out from the classic Bordeaux and Vin de France offerings.

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

Branson Coach House 'Greenock Rare Single Vineyard' Shiraz 2005 Barossa Valley

Single Vineyard Shiraz from the renowned Barossa Valley in South Australia; Aged for 20 months in French oak.

The small winery of Branson Coach House was established in 1998. When the original proprietor of Branson wines, Malcolm Aspden, passed away, the winery and property were purchased by Two Hands Wines who announced the re-launch of Branson Wines with the release of the 2002 \"Bch\" Shiraz. Two Hands now oversee the wines which are made side by side with their own wines by the same winemaker, Matt Wenk.

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.

Bodegas Franco 'Royal' 1976 Rioja Gran Reserva

100% Tempranillo 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. 

Bollinger 'Special Cuvée' NV Champagne

Non-vintage Champagne from the renowned House of Bollinger.

Founded in 1829 initially under the name Renaudin Bollinger & Cie, Bollinger is one of the last independent Champagne houses. The house continues to be run by members of the Bollinger family to this day. The House’s 178 hectares are planted with 85% of Grand Cru and Premier Cru vines, the majority of which are Pinot Noir which is dominant in their wines. 

Baileys of Glenrowan Shiraz 1992 Victoria 2x75cl

Shiraz from the Victoria wine region of Australia.

Established in 1870 by Richard Bailey, Baileys of Glenrowan has grown to be a cult-favourite wine of those in the know.

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

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.

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.

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.