Pauillac 2000

Provenance

The late David Brice was a respected wine connoisseur, collector and co-founder of Brice and Burnett – The Fine Wine Specialists (formerly Wine Cellar). His lifelong passion for wine from all corners of the world wine, and generosity, helped develop a culture of fine wine in South Africa and beyond. Always with value and authenticity in mind, the collection spans a wide range of styles from leading producers and diverse regions. The wines were professionally imported under refrigeration and carefully stored at Brice and Burnett (formerly Wine Cellar) thereafter. Many of the producers are not available in South Africa and provide an excellent buying opportunity.

David studied and tasted Bordeaux more than any other region and he purchased en-primeur, or pre-release, for more than 3 decades. He bought the great vintages, loved magnums, and enjoyed the sweet wines of Sauternes. The cellar contains the famous names, but also highly regarded but lesser-known Chateaux and appellations.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@winecellar.co.za). Roland spent many years sharing and enjoying these wines with David Brice and is happy to provide further insight into the collection.

Critics Ratings

“A brilliant nose of blackberry, crushed stone, graphite and cedar. Smooth and silky, cloaking the tannic frame so that you barely notice it. A hint of spice on the aftertaste. The cornerstone of all great wines from this estate and the show ain’t over yet.” - Neal Martin, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (Jul 2016)

"A broad, classic, large-scaled effort with tell-tale notes of crème de cassis, subtle smoke, flowers and unsmoked tobacco. Powerful, full-bodied flavours with an enticing texture and abundant richness and fruit. Even better than such recent vintages as 2005 and 2009.” - Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 94/100 (Jun 2010)