June 2024 Auction

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Vergers' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Vergers, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

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.

Denis Philibert 'Cuvée Françoise Poisard' 1996 Pouilly-Fuissé / Hospices de Beaune

Chardonnay from the Burgundian appellation of Pouilly-Fuissé in the Mâconnais region. 

This 1996 vintage of Cuvée Françoise Poisard was produced by Denis Philibert on behalf of the world-famous Hospices De Beaune charitable wine auction.

The Pouilly-Fuissé appellation was created in 1936 and exclusively produces white wines from 100% Chardonnay, often with a clear oak influence. Not to be confused with the Loire's Pouilly-Fumé which is Sauvignon Blanc based.

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.

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. 

Domaine Fontaine-Gagnard 'Les Vergers' 1996 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Mature Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Vergers, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

Duperrier-Adam 'Les Caillerets' 2000 Chassagne-Montrachet 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Caillerets, in the iconic Burgundian appellation of Chassagne-Montrachet.

The highly regarded Premier-Cru vineyard of Cailleret (often labelled Les Caillerets) is located south of Chassagne-Montrachet village and is planted exclusively with Chardonnay. 

Les Caves de Marey 2001 Chambolle-Musigny

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

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Bart 1996 Fixin-Hervelets 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the small Premier-Cru vineyard of (Les) Hervelets within the Burgundian appellation of Fixin, located at the northern end of the Côte de Nuits sub-region.

Domaine Huet Brut 2000 Vintage Vouvray Pétillant 

 Vouvray Pétillant is a sparkling wine made from Chenin Blanc grapes the Loire Valley appellation of Vouvray. 

The Vouvray wine region, located in the Loire Valley's Touraine district, is famed for its white wine made almost exclusively from the Chenin Blanc grape. Various styles: sweet, dry, still and sparkling are permitted in the region. Other than Chenin Blanc, the lesser-known and rarely seen Arbois grape is also permitted. Chenin Blanc is also known as Pineau de la Loire in Loire and Steen in South Africa. 

Domaine Huet was founded in 1928 by Victor Huet and has since become synonymous with some of the finest Chenin Blanc. Clos Du Bourg was acquired by Domaine Huet in 1953 and is one of the oldest of all Vouvray vineyards.

Dow's 'Master Blend' 2000 LBV Port

2000 Late Bottled Vintage Port from the house of Dow's. Bottled in 2006.

Late Bottled Vintage (LBV) Port is a specific style of Ruby Port in which the fortified wine - from a single, specified vintage - is aged for an extended period of time before bottling. Unlike Vintage Ports, LBV Ports do not continue to mature in the bottle.

One of the great houses of Port- the name Dow has been associated with quality Port wine from the vineyards of the Upper Douro Valley for over two centuries.

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.

De Waal 'Top Of The Hill' Shiraz 2003 Stellenbosch

Shiraz from South Africa's renowned Stellenbosch wine-region.

De Waal was previously known as Uiterwyk Estate.

Domaine Thenard 'Les Bois Chevaux' 1996 Givry 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Bois Chevaux in the Burgundian appellation of Givry within the Côte Chalonnaise sub-region.

Dietrich Pinot Gris Tokay d'Alsace 1986 Alsace

Pinot Gris from the famed eastern French wine-region of Alsace.

In Alsace, Pinot Gris was historically known as Tokay d'Alsace, but to avoid confusion with the Hungarian wine Tokaji, its name was forcibly changed first to Tokay-Pinot-Gris, with \"Tokay\" further dropped from its name by 2007.

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.

Domaine de la Motte 'Moelleux' 1988 Coteaux du Layon Rochefort-sur-Loire

Sweet Chenin Blanc from the parish of Rochefort-sur-Loire in the Anjou commune of the Loire Valley appellation of Coteaux Du Layon.

The wines of Coteaux du Layon are made from grapes that are very ripe, sun-dried on the vine, or affected by the \"Noble Rot\", botrytis cinerea, which dehydrates the grapes to raisins, leaving only the sweet sugary pulp with which to make the sweet wine. 

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.

Domaine le Verger 'Cuvée Vieilles Vignes' 1995 Chablis

Mature, old vine Chardonnay from the iconic 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.

Domaine Alain Geoffroy 'Beauroy' 1995 Chablis 1er-Cru

Chardonnay from the Premier Cru vineyard of Beauroy in the iconic French 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.

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.

Domaine Joël Delaunay 'La Voûte' Sauvignon Blanc 2015 Touraine Chenonceaux Blanc

Sauvignon Blanc from the appellation of Touraine Chenonceaux located in the famed Loire Valley of France. 

The Touraine Chenonceaux vineyards are located on slopes on both sides of the river Cher. The white wines are permitted to be made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc while the red wines are made from Cabernet Franc and Côt (Malbec). 

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.

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.

Darnault + Easthope Sauvignon Blanc 2021 France

Sauvignon Blanc from the South of France produced by Benjamin Darnault for online retailer Naked Wines. 

Domaine la Perdrix Costières du Gard

White blend from the appellation of Costieres du Gard, located in the far south-west corner of the Southern Rhone Valley in southern France.

The Costières du Gard appellation is the original name  for the Costières de Nîmes AOC which was established in 1989.