Drouhin-Laroze

Chambertin Clos de Beze 2012

Burgundy International - Red
About the Session

Session 3 is devoted to red Burgundy, drawing together some of the finest terroirs of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Grower estates such as Armand Rousseau, Denis Mortet, Denis Bachelet, Georges Lignier and Ghislaine Barthod anchor a run of grand and premier cru Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Morey-Saint-Denis and Vosne-Romanée, while a extraordinary group of lots from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti, including Échézeaux, Grands Échézeaux, Richebourg, La Tâche and Romanée-Saint-Vivant, forms the session's centrepiece. Rounded out by classic bottlings from Volnay, Pommard and Nuits-Saint-Georges, plus a scattering of Beaujolais crus, this session offers exceptional depth for Pinot Noir collectors.


Current Bid

Lot 139
  • Drouhin-Laroze; Chambertin Clos de Beze; 2012; 1 (1 x 1); 750ml

LOT 139

Drouhin-Laroze

Chambertin Clos de Beze 2012
Lot Estimate Change Currency
ZAR 5 000 - 10 000
Current Bid
Starting at ZAR 4 000
Location
Wine Storage
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Delivery within South Africa included
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About this Item

Chambertin Clos de Beze 2012
1 (1 x 1) 750ml
Domaine Drouhin-Laroze, founded in Gevrey-Chambertin in 1850, is a sixth-generation family estate now run by Nicolas and Caroline Drouhin, with nearly half its holdings in six grands crus. Chambertin Clos de Bèze is the estate's flagship grand cru, a prized 1.5-hectare holding of one of the greatest terroirs in all Burgundy. 2012 was a tiny Côte de Nuits vintage cut by coulure and hail but of superb quality, giving concentrated, structured wines of real ageing potential. Jancis Robinson MW gave it 19 out of 20.

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

"Slightly dull, deep ruby. Very sumptuous nose, really gorgeous! Fully open and subtle and seductive. Dryish on the end but hints of liquorice and red fruits. Really very impressive. Intense charge of fruit. Vibrant finish. Fabulous." - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 19/20 (Jan 2014)

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