The Wine Vault: A selection of world icons

Mr.Wheeler unlocks his Wine Vault and welcomes you to an intriguing collection of some of the world's most revered wines, now in full maturity and now available in very limited quantities for single bottle purchase. Once inside, choose rare, ready-to-drink cuvées from Cru Classé Bordeaux, Rhône, Tuscany, vintage Port and beyond without having to invest in full, six or twelve-bottle cases.
Better still, select a mixed case from across the range to explore your own world-of-fine-wine, or consider a bottle or two for that connoisseur you'll be giving to over the coming season.

1929 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£1,500.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

1929 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

1959 Château D'Yquem 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes

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Bottle (75cl)

£1,800.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Semillon

"The 1959 Yquem came directly from the property and is the best bottle I had up to that point. Apricot, marmalade and quince adorn the beautifully... Read More

1961 Château Latour, 1er Cru Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£2,500.00

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COUNTRY: France

"Amazing deep crimson - quite staggering depth of colour. This particular bottle seemed even more youthful than either of those I have been lucky... Read More

1962 Château D'Yquem 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes

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Bottle (75cl)

£975.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Semillon

"One of the most fantastic mature wines I've ever encountered from this iconic estate in Sauternes, the 1962 d'Yquem displays a sensual, racy bouquet... Read More

1970 Château Palmer, Cru Classé Margaux (magnum)

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Magnum (150cl)

£750.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

"This is more like it (after a questionable showing in 2006), confirming that this is an excellent Palmer and a great '70 claret. A garnet core with a... Read More

1982 Château Pichon-Longueville (Baron), Cru Classé Pauillac, Jeroboam (3L)

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Jeroboam (300cl)

£950.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 13.5%

"This wine turned out much better than I expected. At a young age, it was somewhat disjointed and seemingly lacked acidity, but there is no doubting... Read More

1990 Château Cheval Blanc, 1er Grand Cru Classé 'A' St Emilion

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Bottle (75cl)

£1,350.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 13.5%

"The 1990 Cheval Blanc flirts with perfection, this perhaps the best bottle that I have drunk. Incredible delineation on the nose, pixelated red fruit... Read More

1990 Château Haut-Brion, Premier Grand Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

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Bottle (75cl)

£975.00

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COUNTRY: France

"The 1990 Haut-Brion is exotic, flamboyant and super-expressive. Dark fruit, leather, licorice and grilled herbs are all amped up. Although the 1990... Read More

1990 Château Margaux, 1er Cru Classé Margaux

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Bottle (75cl)

£1,100.00

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COUNTRY: France

"The 1990 Château Margaux has an absolutely sublime bouquet with gravel-tinged black fruit, pressed violet and black truffle, much more opulent than... Read More

1990 Riesling Kappelweg de Rorschwihr (Vendanges Tardives), Domaine Rolly Gassmann

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Bottle(75cl)

£120.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Riesling

ABV: 13.5%

Mature sweet Alsace profile likely centred on honeyed citrus, dried orchard fruit and richness balanced by acidity.

1995 Château Brane-Cantenac, Cru Classé Margaux (magnum)

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Magnum (150cl)

£210.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 12.5%

A magnum of the much-lauded 1995 vintage from the distinguished Margaux estate known for its graceful, elegant, structured and aromatic wines.

1995 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£795.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot

Refined and mineral rather than flashy: cassis, smoke, powdered minerals, violets and fine-grained structure; very pure and delineated.

1995 Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Jean Louis Chave

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Bottle (75cl)

£195.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Marsanne / Rousanne

ABV: 13%

"The 1995 white Hermitage appears to be one of the most stupendous examples of white Hermitage Chave has made over the last decade. It easily competes... Read More

1996 Richbourg Grand Cru, Domaine Anne Gros

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Bottle (75cl)

£950.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Pinot Noir

"Anne Gros's 1996 Richebourg Grand Cru is still remarkably primary, offering up aromas of cassis, bloody duck, spices and dark berries, framed by a... Read More

1998 Bin 707 Cabernet Sauvignon, Penfolds, South Australia

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Bottle(75cl)

£325.00

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COUNTRY: Australia

GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon

ABV: 13.5%

Dense, cabernet-driven and mature: blackcurrant, smoke, leather, chocolate and oak spice; still serious and structured.

1999 Chateau Ducru-Beaucaillou, Cru Classe, St.Julien

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Bottle (75cl)

£165.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot

ABV: 12.5%

Mature and elegant: chocolate, walnut, dark berries, flowers, plus savory spice, balsamic and redcurrant tones; silky texture.

1999 Château Le Dome, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru

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£125.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Cabernet Franc

Mature Cabernet Franc-led profile: truffle, leather, blackcurrant and tobacco, with softened tannins and a savory finish.

1999 Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan (magnum)

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Magnum (150cl)

£210.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 13%

1999 Le Corton Grand Cru, Bouchard Pere & Fils

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Bottle(75cl)

£175.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13.5%

Structured, mineral Corton: intense black fruit, spice, toasty oak, firm tannins and good acidity; built to age.

1999 Richbourg Grand Cru, Domaine Anne Gros

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Bottle (75cl)

£1,200.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Pinot Noir

"The colour remains youthful with only a little touch of evolution. The bouquet is clearly one of the more elegant wines of the evening. This is an... Read More

2000 Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste, Cru Classé Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£125.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 13%

"...quintessential Pauillac on the nose, showing more secondary development compared to the last bottle tasted five years back. Blackberry, wild... Read More

2000 Romanée-St-Vivant Grand Cru, Domaine Sylvain Cathiard

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Bottle (75cl)

£2,500.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Pinot Noir

2003 Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Des Argillières, Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils

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Bottle (75cl)

£85.00

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COUNTRY: France

"Deep medium ruby. Black fruits, black pepper, tar, leather, spices and earth on the nose. Sweet, lively and fine-grained, with nicely delineated... Read More

2003 Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets 'Ancienne Cuvée Carnot', Domaine Bouchard Père et Fils

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Bottle (75cl)

£120.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Pinot Noir

"Bright, deep, saturated ruby-red. Aromas of liqueur-like dark fruits, chocolate and licorice. Sweet, pliant and very ripe but not cooked, with cool... Read More