June 2024 Auction

Caparzo 2007 Brunello di Montalcino Riserva

100% Sangiovese from the Tuscan town of Montalcino.

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.

Château Léoville Poyferré 1970 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.

Château Moulin de Marc 1985 Graves 2x75cl

A classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend from the southern Bordeaux appellation of Graves.

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

Château Rocheyron 1993 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

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 In recent years some top producers in the area have voluntarily withdrawn for the classification system.

Cesari 'Bosan' 2006 Amarone della Valpolicella Classico Riserva

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. To qualify as a Riserva wine, it must undergo a four-year ageing period beginning from 1 November of the vintage year.

This wine is from the Classico sub-region which is deemed to produce wines of particularly esteemed quality.

Clos du Marquis 1998 Saint-Julien

From the Saint-Julien appellation, Clos Du Marquis is frequently considered to be the unofficial second-wine of Chateau Leoville Las Cases - 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc; yet is regarded by owners, Domaines Delon, as an unclassified parallel-wine. Located uphill from the famed walled-vineyard of Leoville Las Cases, the grapes ripen slightly later than the \"Enclos\".

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

This 1998 vintage is made from a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot. 

Château Beychevelle 1970 Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for approximately 18 months in French Oak barrels (50% New).

Located in the appellation of Saint-Julien, the prestigious Château Beychevelle is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Beychevelle means “lower sails\" and was named in honour of Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette (Duke of Eperon) - the first owner of Beychevelle, who was also a Navy Admiral of France. Today the Chateau is owned by Grands Millésimes de France (Castel and Suntory Group).

Château Cissac 1986 Haut-Médoc

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.

Châ​teau Lascombes 1981 Margaux 2eme-Cru

Château Lascombes is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, and is often considered a \"Super Second\" - 2nd Growth wines of quality comparable to the 1st Growths.

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend, typically with a large Merlot composition; Matured in French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Chanson Père & Fils 'Les Vergelesses' 1996 Pernand-Vergelesses 1er-Cru

Burgundian Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru climat of Les Vergelesses in the appellation of Pernand-Vergelesses, in the Côte de Beaune.

From Beaune négociant, Chanson Père & Fils.

Château Duhart-Milon 'Moulin de Duhart' 2018 Pauillac / Baron de Rothschild Lafite

From the Pauillac appellation, Château Duhart-Milon is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc. Located close to Chateau Lafite-Rothschild, Ch. Duhart-Milon was purchased by the Rothschild (Lafite) family in 1962 - briefly thereafter renamed Ch. Duhart-Milon-Rothschild.

Moulin de Duhart is the second wine of Chateau Duhart Milon, which is owned by Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite). The wine is made from a Merlot dominant blend with Cabernet Sauvignon.

Château Beychevelle 1979 Saint-Julien 4eme-Cru

Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured for approximately 18 months in French Oak barrels (50% New).

Located in the appellation of Saint-Julien, the prestigious Château Beychevelle is a 4th Growth (4eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Beychevelle means “lower sails\" and was named in honour of Jean-Louis Nogaret de la Valette (Duke of Eperon) - the first owner of Beychevelle, who was also a Navy Admiral of France. Today the Chateau is owned by Grands Millésimes de France (Castel and Suntory Group).

Cloud View Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Napa Valley 2x75cl

Estate grown Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend (52%) with Merlot from California's renowned Napa Valley.

The Cloud View estate was purchased by Continuum Winery- a Mondavi Family partnership, however the Cloud View brand was not sold.

In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is King.  Widely reputed to be the new home of Cabernet Sauvignon, producing many of the grape's best wines outside of Bordeaux - and in many cases, rivalling those of Bordeaux; a bold claim for a grape that is successfully planted in so many of the world's wine regions.

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

Château de Malle 1981 Sauternes 2ème-Cru

Château de Malle was ranked as a Second Growth Premier Cru (2ème-Cru) in Bordeaux' famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

The wines of Sauternes are produced from a blend of Semillon, 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.

Château Haut-Sarpe 1966 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

Château Haut Sarpe has a long history dating all the way back to 1750. Their vineyard is planted to 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Franc- a ratio in which their wine is expected to follow with slight vintage variation. 

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.

Châ​teau Haut-Marbuzet 1976 Saint-Estèphe

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-blend from the left-bank appellation of Saint-Estèphe. 

The vineyard of Châ​teau Haut-Marbuzet is planted to 50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc- a ration in which the wines can roughly expect to follow with slight vintage variation.

The estate was classified as one of nine Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels in the 2003 official listing.

Château Durfort-Vivens 1972 Margaux 2eme-Cru

From the Bordeaux appellation of Margaux, Chateau Durfort-Vivens is a 2nd Growth (2eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in a combination of concrete vats and French Oak barrels for approximately 18 months.

Château Cissac 1990 Haut-Medoc

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.

Corn Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 1977 Napa Valley

Cabernet Sauvignon from California's renowned Napa Valley.

In Napa Valley, Cabernet Sauvignon is King.  Widely reputed to be the new home of Cabernet Sauvignon, producing many of the grape's best wines outside of Bordeaux - and in many cases, rivalling those of Bordeaux; a bold claim for a grape that is successfully planted in so many of the world's wine regions.

Château Guillot 2002 Pomerol

Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the appellation of Pomerol.

Pomerol is one of the big names in Bordeaux though is the smallest of the major appellations of the city. Located in the Right Bank, the appellation has no official classification but is considered one of the world’s most revered wine regions. The region is famed for its age-worthy Merlot-based wines typically made from 100% Merlot or blended with Cabernet Franc. Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec are also permitted but rarely used. 

Château La Tour De Mons 1971 Margaux

Merlot dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend from the single, walled vineyard of Château La Tour de Mons; Matured for 12 months in French oak. 

The vineyard of Château La Tour De Mons is planted to; 61% Merlot, 34% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot and 2% Cabernet Franc- a ratio in which the wine is roughly expected to follow with slight vintage variation. 

Château Mignot 2018 Saint-Estèphe 2x75cl

Château Mignot  is the second wine of Château Sérilhan and is a classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend from the Saint-Estèphe appellation.

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

Contino 2015 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.

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. 

Castellare di Castellina 'I Sodi Di S.Niccolò' 1987 Toscana

Sangiovese dominant blend from the Tuscan (Toscana) wine-region of Italy: typically matured for 24-30 months in 50% new French oak barrels.

First released with the 1977 vintage, I Sodi Di S.Niccolò is the flagship wine of the renowned Castellare estate. Made from a blend of 85-90% Sangiovese and 10-15% Malvasia Nera from the S. Niccolò vineyard.

Château Lacoste Borie 2015 Pauillac

Château Lacoste Borie is the second wine from the 5th-Growth (5eme-Cru) Pauillac estate, Château Grand Puy Lacoste.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 14-16 months in 45% new French Oak barrels.

This 2015 vintage is made from a blend of 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Franc. 

Château Kirwan Margaux 3eme-Cru circa 1960s

Château Kirwan is a 3rd Growth (3eme Cru) estate in the 1855 Classification of the Medoc, located in the appellation of Margaux.

Classic Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, left-bank Bordeaux-blend; matured in 40-50% new French Oak barrels for 20 months.

Margaux is a famed appellation located in the Haut-Médoc district of in the Right Bank of Bordeaux, southwestern France. The wine is predominantly made from Cabernet Sauvignon either as a single varietal or blended with a select combination of other permitted grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Carmenère, Petit Verdot and Malbec.

Cave De Tain 'Nobles Rives' 2000 Hermitage 

Syrah from the iconic northern Rhône Valley appellation of Hermitage.

Hermitage or Ermitage is a small but world-renowned appellation located in the Northern Rhône, responsible for some of France's most prestigious red wines made from Syrah. Though typically made with 100% Syrah, regulations allow the addition of up to 15% of the white grapes Marsanne and Roussanne to be included. White wine is also produced in Hermitage in smaller quantities.

Château La Croix de Grézard 2011 Lussac-Saint-Émilion

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

The Château La Croix de Grézard estate produces it's wine from just nine hectares of vines.

Chalone Vineyard Pinot Noir 1980 Monterey County

Pinot Noir from the Californian wine region of Monterey County.

Campo Viejo 1981 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 La Gaffelière 1979 Saint-Émilion 1er-Grand Cru

Classic Merlot dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend with Cabernet Franc from a Premier Grand Cru Classe \"B\" in the 1958 Classification of Saint-Émilion: matured for 14-16 months in 50% new oak barrels. 

Château La Gaffelière was previously named Château Gaffelière-Naudes up until the 1960s. The estate has belonged to the Malet-Roquefort family for three centuries.

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.

Château du Vieux-Guinot 1998 Saint-Émilion Grand Cru

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.