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.

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

2017 Châteauneuf-du-Pape Hommage à Jacques Perrin, Château de Beaucastel

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Bottle (75cl)

£295.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 14.5%

"Loaded with mulberry and blueberry fruit, graced by hints of star anise, cardamom, cinnamon and allspice, the 2017 Chateauneuf du Pape Hommage à... Read More

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

1945 Château D'Yquem 1er Grand Cru Classé Sauternes

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Bottle (75cl)

£4,500.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Semillon

"The 1945 d'Yquem is consistent with the two previous bottles that I tasted. I will not say anything other than that it is a perfect bottle of... Read More

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

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

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

1970 Fonseca Vintage (Identifiable)

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Bottle (75cl)

£190.00

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COUNTRY: Portugal

GRAPE: Port Blend

ABV: 20%

Fonseca's vintage releases remain among the world of port's most notable, with several having attracted 100-point ratings and glowing reviews from... 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 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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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Merlot / Cabernet Franc

ABV: 12.5%

"One of my favorite wine from this chateau, as well as from a vintage that remains somewhat underrated. Sweet black fruits intermixedwith earth,... 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

1995 Hermitage, Domaine Jean Louis Chave

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Bottle (75cl)

£495.00

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COUNTRY: France

GRAPE: Syrah/Shiraz

ABV: 13%

"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

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

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 Château La Conseillante, Pomerol

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Bottle (75cl)

£225.00

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COUNTRY: France

ABV: 13.3%

"...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

ABV: 13%

"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