Jayer-Gilles, Louis Boillot, Louis Jadot, William Fèvre 2009, 2010, 2012

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.

For more detailed information on the lots, please feel free to contact Roland Peens (roland@briceandburnett.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

Jayer-Gilles Bourgogne Hautes Cotes de Nuits 2009
“This is ripe, fresh and pure with lovely red berry fruit and stone notes that introduce the supple, forward and utterly delicious flavors that possess a firm and balanced finish that should ultimately be quite seductive. This offers excellent quality for its level; it should be perfect with 3 to 5 years of cellar time.” - Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (Jan 2011)

“The 2009 Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits is fleshy, seductive and immediate in its charms. In other words, very 2009. The warmth of the vintage comes through nicely in this supple, racy red.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Apr 2012)

Louis Boillot Volnay 1er Cru Angles 2010
“The 2010 Volnay Les Angles comes across as rich, deep, dark and sensual. There is virtually no perception of tannin in this beautiful, fleshy Volnay. The aromas and flavors are decidedly on the dark side. Mint, licorice and menthol are some of the notes that blossom on the finish. Boillot commented that the last vintage where the Angles was so dark in its fruit was 2005.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous (Feb 2012)

“Reduction renders an evaluation of the nose impossible though there is plenty of energy and detail to the suave, indeed even silky middle weight flavors that are shaped by very fine tannins on the mouth coating, mineral-driven and linear finish.” - Allen Meadows, Burghound.com (Jan 2012)

Louis Jadot Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Couchereaux 2010
“Mid ruby. Sweet and easy and very flattering. Just a tad tarty and coffee grounds. Lots of tannin. Bit tough and angular.” - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Jan 2012)

“Good full red. Cherry, raspberry, flowers and stony minerality on the nose, plus a whiff of licorice. Juicy, fine-grained and minerally, in a lighter, bright style. The wine’s youthful energy gives definition to the middle palate. Finishes firmly tannic and persistent.” - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90+/100 (Jan 2012)

William Fèvre Chablis 1er Cru Vaulorent 2012
“Riper citrus aroma than on the Montée de Tonnerre, even a touch of apricot. Full, crisp fruit on the palate but a little hard at the very end.” - Julia Harding MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16.5/20 (Jan 2014)

“Rich, ample and generous on the palate, the 2012 Chablis Vaulorent blossoms in all directions. Lemon oil, light floral honey, spice and sage notes meld together in a Chablis built on texture, grace and pure resonance. The 2012 has enough density to age well for many years, but it is gorgeous, even today.” - Antonio Galloni, Vinous, 94/100 (Jun 2014)

“This is dense, with tangy acidity driving the fruity range of apple and citrus flavors. A mineral element emerges on the long, mouthwatering aftertaste.” - Bruce Sanderson, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Aug 2014)