Modern, Post-War and Contemporary Art, Decorative Arts and Wine

Online-Only Auction, 4 - 16 March 2020

Wine
  • René Engel; Grands-Echezeaux; 1996; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml


Lot Estimate
ZAR 19 000 - 24 000

About this Item

Grands-Echezeaux, 1996
1 (1 x 1) 750ml

René Engel founded the domaine, located in Vosne-Romanée, in1919 after escaping a POW camp after the First World War. The domaine continued in the family with René’s son, Pierre, and grandson, Philippe. However, Philippe’s sudden passing at the age of 49 lead to the sale of the domaine to Francois Pinault, owner of Château Latour. The name was changed to Domaine Eugenie, and has since produced wine under its own name.

Critics Ratings

'The 1996 Grands Echézeaux Grand Cru, from the late Philippe Engel, has a very enticing, but it would appear, fully mature bouquet with wild mushroom and woodland/damp earth aromas infusing the loose-knit black fruit. There is perhaps just a touch of volatile acidity here, at least on this bottle. The palate is medium-bodied and it felt a little disjointed at first. However, we were afforded time and it coalesced nicely, though I remarked upon a slight "fish oil" note towards the finish that lent it an Oriental personality. The tannins feel softened after almost 20 years and there is just a touch of dryness. It's a fine Grands Echézeaux, though I have tasted better vintages before, including the 1991 tasted alongside. Drink now and over the next five years.’ – Neal Martin, Wine Advocate (RobertParker.com), 91/100 (2015)

Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

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