June 2024 Auction

Taylor's 'Scion' 1855 Tawny Port

Scion is an incredibly rare cask aged port which dates back to 1855 and has been maturing for a phenomenal 155 years- back to a time before Phylloxera arrived in the Douro Valley and destroyed the majority of its vineyards. Two casks had been passed down through generations of a renowned Douro family who had stored it in a wine lodge within the village of Prezegueda in the Corgo Valley. In 2009 the remaining family descendant and last owner of the port passed and the decision was made to sell the casks to Taylor's in January 2010.

Taylor's have described Scion as \"one of the oldest and rarest aged tawny ports ever sold and one of very few pre-Phylloxera wines from any vineyard region to reach us in perfect condition.\"

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2014 Bolgheri 6x75cl

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

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

La Chapelle de La Mission Haut-Brion 2006 Pessac-Leognan 12x75cl

Château La Mission Haut-Brion from the Pessac-Léognan appellation, is widely regarded as being on par with the five prestigious 1st-Growth estates as ranked in the famed 1855 Classification of the Medoc; itself ranked within the Classification of Graves 1959.

\"La Chapelle\" is the second-wine of Château La Mission Haut Brion and is made with the grapes of younger vines. 

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

Louis Jadot 2021 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the prestigious Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos de Bèze in the northern end of Côte de Nuits.

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.

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

Louis Jadot 2021 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the prestigious Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos de Bèze in the northern end of Côte de Nuits.

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.

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

Louis Jadot 2021 Chambertin-Clos de Bèze Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the prestigious Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos de Bèze in the northern end of Côte de Nuits.

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.

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

Louis Jadot 2021 Chambertin Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru Burgundian appellation of Chambertin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits.

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.

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

Louis Jadot 2021 Chambertin Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru Burgundian appellation of Chambertin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits.

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.

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

Louis Jadot 2021 Chambertin Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru Burgundian appellation of Chambertin, within the subregion of Côte-de-Nuits.

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.

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

Marchesi di Barolo 1949/1951 2x73cl

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.

Marchesi di Barolo was founded over two century's ago and is one of Italy's most iconic and historic wine estates. It was acquired in 1929 by winemaker Pietro Abbona and is today still owned by the Abbona Family.

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

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 2005 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial 150cl

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marques De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a minimum 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

Castillo Ygay is made each year from grapes sourced from the 40 hectare, single vineyard of La Plana, planted in 1950 at 485 metres above sea level. The Gran Reserva Especial is the estated flagship wine considered a benchmark in Rioja.

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.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 2001 Bolgheri 3x37.5cl

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

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

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Blanc-de-Blancs 1975 Vintage Champagne 

1975 vintage Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Comtes de Champagne Blanc-de-Blancs and Rosé have collectively been produced in only 35 vintages since the first cuvée in 1952. 

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

La Pousse d'Or 'Les Gravières' 1976 Santenay 1er-Cru

Pinot Noir from the Premier Cru vineyard of Les Gravières, located within the Burgundian appellation of Santenay in southern Côte de Beaune.

The renowned Santenay Premier Cru vineyard of Les Gravières is located at the northern end of the village and is planted with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Rosé 2002 Vintage Champagne

2002 vintage Rosé brut Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

The Comtes de Champagne Rosé is produced only as a vintage Champagne and in the most exceptional years. It is made from a Pinot Noir dominant blend with Chardonnay and 15% still red wine. 

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Comtes de Champagne Blanc-de-Blancs and Rosé have collectively been produced in only 35 vintages since the first cuvée in 1952. 

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2003 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Master & Cochrane 1812 'Reserve Solera' Baro Fino Sherry

A mature medium-dry sherry drawn from a solera system established in 1812.

Fino sherry is a very crisp and dry style, \"biologically\" aged under a crust of yeast for a distinctively tangy taste. All Sherry is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 1999 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Taylor's 1948 Vintage Port

An incredibly old 1948 vintage Port from the renowned house of Taylor's.

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. 

Taylor Fladgate & Yeatman, more commonly known as \"Taylor’s\" was founded in 1692 and is one of the largest, oldest and most well-known of all the founding Port houses with over three centuries of production.

Please see condition report regarding this lot. 

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 1994 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Louis Roederer Cristal 2014 Vintage Champagne

2014 vintage Champagne from Louis Roederer's prestige brand, Cristal.

Cristal is typically made from a blend of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay grapes and is matured for 6 years followed by a further 8 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.

Taittinger 'Comtes de Champagne' Blanc-de-Blancs 1998 Vintage Champagne 

1998 vintage Champagne from Taittinger's prestige brand, Comtes de Champagne.

Taittinger Comtes de Champagne is a highly regarded cuvée made entirely from Chardonnay grapes sourced from the best vines in the prestigious Côte des Blancs region. It is only produced when the harvest is of exceptional quality worthy of a vintage year. Comtes de Champagne Blanc-de-Blancs and Rosé have collectively been produced in only 35 vintages since the first cuvée in 1952. 

Blanc-de-Blancs wines are made exclusively from white grapes- most commonly 100% Chardonnay.

Tenuta San Guido 'Sassicaia' 1999 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Louis Jadot 2010 Clos Vougeot Grand-Cru​ 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru walled vineyard and appellation of Clos Vougeot, within the subregion of the Côte-de-Nuits.

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.

Clos Vougeot, also referred to as Clos de Vougeot, is a large walled vineyard established in the 11th Century by Cistercian monks of the Cîteaux Abbey. Planted with 100% Pinot Noir, it considered one of the finest grand cru vineyards in the Côte de Nuits subregion of northern Burgundy.

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

Louis Jadot 1999 Clos de la Roche Grand-Cru 2x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian Grand Cru vineyard and appellation of Clos De La Roche within Morey-Saint-Denis.

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.

Clos de la Roche is the most northerly of Morey-Saint-Denis' four grand cru vineyards.

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

Tenuta San Guido Sassicaia 2004 Bolgheri

First released with the 1968 vintage, Sassicaia is one of Italy's greatest and most iconic wines.  A \"Super-Tuscan\" by nature of being made from grape varieties not native to Tuscany, and which pays significant homage - and competition - to Bordeaux.

The wine is a Cabernet Sauvignon dominant blend with Cabernet Franc; Matured for 20-25 months in French Oak barriques.

Moillard-Grivot 2018 Pommard 6x75cl

Pinot Noir from the Burgundian appellation of Pommard. Moillard-Grivot ages their red wines in oak barrels for 8-16 months.

Founded in 1848 with the marriage of Symphorien Moillard and Marguerite Grivot- the owner of the former estate, Moillard-Grivot is today a négociant based in Nuits-Saint-Georges.

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

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 2010 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marques De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a period for a minimum of 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

Castillo Ygay is made each year from grapes sourced from the 40 hectare, single vineyard of La Plana, planted in 1950 at 485 metres above sea level. The Gran Reserva Especial is the estated flagship wine considered a benchmark in Rioja.

M. Ant. de la Riva 'Tres Cortados' Sherry circa 1940s 4x37.5cl

Sherry from the now lost Bodega of M. Ant. De La Riva (Manuel Antonio de la Riva). 

Manuel Antonio de la Riva was an important pioneer for the reputation of Jerez. The De la Riva brand was revived by winemakers Ramiro Ibáñez and Willy Pérez in 2017.

Sherry is exclusively produced in the region of Jerez, Spain. It is made from three traditional white wine grapes only. The Palomino grape is the most commonly used along with Moscatel and Pedro Ximenez.

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

Laurent-Perrier 'La Cuvée' Brut NV Champagne 6x75cl

Non-Vintage Champagne from the iconic House of Laurent-Perrier.

La Cuvée is a Chardonnay dominant blend which is matured for around 4 years in Laurent-Perrier 's cellars prior to release. 

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.

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

Le Petit Cheval 1999 Saint-Émilion

Le Petit Cheval is the 2nd wine from Château Cheval Blanc, a classified Premier Grand Cru Classé \"A\" and rightly considered an equal to the First Growth wines of the Medoc, Château Cheval Blanc is undisputedly the top wine estate in the appellation of Saint-Emilion. In 2021 Château Cheval Blanc voluntary withdrew from the official Saint-Émilion classification system as they did not agree with the new classification specifications

A Cabernet Franc dominant, right-bank Bordeaux-blend; Matured for 12 months in 100% new oak barrels. 

This 1999 vintage is made from a blend of; 63% Cabernet Franc and 37% Merlot. 

Marqués De Murrieta 'Castillo Ygay' 2000 Rioja Gran Reserva Especial

Tempranillo dominant blend from the iconic Marques De Murrieta in the Rioja region of northern Spain. Castillo Ygay is the estate's flagship wine; Matured in American Oak barriques for a minimum 24 months required to classify as Gran Reserva.

Marqués de Murrieta is the oldest family winery based in Rioja, concentrating exclusively on the production of premium Reserva and Gran Reserva wines since 1852.

Castillo Ygay is made each year from grapes sourced from the 40 hectare, single vineyard of La Plana, planted in 1950 at 485 metres above sea level. The Gran Reserva Especial is the estated flagship wine considered a benchmark in Rioja.