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.

1960 Château D'Yquem 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes

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Bottle (75cl)

£850.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Semillon

"Dark amber. Very glowing. Floral, pale-marmalade (as opposed to bitter Oxford marmalade) nose. Fairly light and not that sweet but transparent and... 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

1971 Château Palmer, Cru Classé Margaux

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Bottle (75cl)

£195.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 13.5%

"The 1971 Palmer is a wine that I had enjoyed on several occasions and it remains one of the unheralded surprise packages on the Left Bank. This... Read More

1978 Louis Roederer Cristal (magnum)

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ONLY 1 AVAILABLE

Magnum (150cl)

£850.00 £650.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Champagne Blend

"The 1978 Cristal is another drop-dead gorgeous beauty. Ample, full-bodied and intense, the 1978 is endowed with magnificent depth and overall... Read More

1982 Château Cheval Blanc, 1er Grand Cru Classé 'A' St Emilion

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Bottle (75cl)

£875.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 13.5%

"The 1982 Cheval Blanc is a sumptuous, sensual wine, bursting with aromas of sweet raspberries, orange rind, dried flowers, cedar box, black truffles,... Read More

1982 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Cru Classé Pauillac

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1982 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Cru Classé Pauillac

Bottle number 2

£1,200.00 £725.00

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Bottle number 3

£1,200.00 £750.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 12.5%

"The 1982 Mouton Rothschild is drinking brilliantly today, soaring from the glass with aromas of cassis, dark berry fruit, charcoal, pencil shavings,... 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

1988 Vieux Château Certan, Pomerol

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Bottle (75cl)

£265.00

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Case of 3

£795.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Merlot / Cabernet Franc

ABV: 12.5%

From the top echelon of the Right Banks most prized appellation and an estate which in recent decades has been challenging once more for top position... Read More

1990 Château Palmer, Cru Classé Margaux

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Bottle (75cl)

£315.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 12%

"Velvety tannins, perfumed floral nose, opening to cedar, mint leaf, red cherry puree, all expanding outwards through the palate, with finely boned... Read More

1994 Hermitage, Domaine Jean Louis Chave

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Bottle (75cl)

£345.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Syrah/Shiraz

ABV: 13%

"The 1994 red Hermitage appears to be superb. Last year it tasted like a richer sibling of the 1985. This year it tasted significantly richer, but... Read More

1995 Hermitage, Domaine Jean Louis Chave

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Bottle (75cl)

£495.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Syrah/Shiraz

"A step up and showing more minerality, structure and length, with a masculine style, the 1995 Hermitage is drinking beautifully today. Described as... Read More

1995 Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Jean Louis Chave

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Bottle (75cl)

£195.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Syrah/Shiraz

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

1995 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux, Margaux

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Bottle (75cl)

£150.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

"This estate's second wine, the 1995 Pavillon du Chateau Margaux, may turn out to be one of the most delicious examples the property has made. The... Read More

1996 Château Lafite-Rothschild, 1er Cru Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£750.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 13%

"Tasted three times since bottling, the 1996 Lafite-Rothschild is unquestionably this renowned estate's greatest wine. As I indicated last year, only... Read More

1996 Château Mouton-Rothschild, Premier Cru Classé, Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£675.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 12.5%

No introduction required, here. Wine Searcher classifies the 1996 vintage in Bordeaux as legendary. Which is how the wine world classifies this... Read More

1998 Château La Conseillante, Pomerol

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Bottle (75cl)

£225.00

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COUNTRY: France

"...with an intense bouquet with hints of mint, coca and mocha, showing more Cabernet Franc character than recent bottles, with impressive... Read More

1998 Château La Fleur Pétrus, Pomerol

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Bottle (75cl)

£250.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 13%

"Tasted from magnum, the deep garnet-brick colored 1998 la Fleur-Petrus has alluring hoisin, charcuterie, cigar box, sandalwood and potpourri notes... Read More

1998 Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Cru Classé Pessac-Léognan

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Bottle (75cl)

£435.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Petit Verdot

ABV: 13%

"A candidate for the wine of the vintage from this somewhat forgotten year, consumers should be seeking out wines from the Right Bank and Graves as... Read More

1999 Hermitage Blanc, Domaine Jean Louis Chave

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Bottle (75cl)

£195.00

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COUNTRY: France

"The 1999 Hermitage blanc is a glorious effort. It is a 1,000-case blend of 80% Marsanne and 20% Roussanne, all from Les Rocoules, Maison Blanche,... Read More

2000 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux

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Bottle (75cl)

£175.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 13%

"One of the finest examples I have tasted, the 2000 Pavillon Rouge du Chateau Margaux exhibits supple tannin along with big, sweet, luscious black... Read More

2003 Carruades De Chateau Lafite Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£165.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 12.5%

"There are 20,000 cases of the gorgeous 2003 Carruades de Lafite. Despite record heat in June, July and August, this wine only hit 12.8% alcohol,... Read More

2003 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande, Cru Classé Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£150.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Merlot / Cabernet Franc

ABV: 13%

"Made from a blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon, 31% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot, this spectacular 2003 hits all the sweet spots on the palate. A glorious... Read More

2004 Carruades de Château Lafite, Pauillac

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Bottle (75cl)

£150.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Bordeaux Red Blend

ABV: 13%

"Lafite’s second wine has become stronger over recent vintages as the selection for the grand vin has become Draconian under administrator Charles... Read More