The contents of the cellar have been collected over decades. All photos by Jon Manel

The cellar is in the basement of Lancaster House, which is used extensively for government hospitality

Some of the bottles are showing signs of age

This cognac from 1878 is the oldest in the collection

Some of the bottles of spirits are stored upright

The 1961 Chateau Latour is said to be worth up to £10,000 a bottle

There are many modern wines in the cellar