Chardonnay & Pinot Noir 2017

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

Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2017
"Melon, yellow apple, white peach and quince flavors give this an opulent feel, harnessed by honeysuckle and quinine accents through the finish, showing refinement and length in the end." - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 93/100 (Oct 2018)

"The 2017 Chardonnay was whole-bunch-pressed, destemmed and matured for nine months with partial malolactic and light bâtonnage, in around 30% new wood. It has an attractive bouquet of yellow plum and a subtle patisserie scent, the oak neatly integrated. The palate is well balanced with slightly lower acidity than its peers, good depth, a slightly waxy texture and a touch of candied orange peel toward the finish." - Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Aug 2018)

Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir 2017
'Continuing the subtle changes that have occurred under Emul Ross, the Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir is now a worthy stable mate for the estate's Chardonnay. This shows the acidity of the 2017 vintage, with a fine perfume of wild strawberry and dried mushroom, subtle wood and a dense, complex, savoury finish. 2019-27.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 95/100

'Classically styled 2017 eases onto the palate with poise and grace, revealing layers of flavours - cooked red berries, leather, truffles, tobacco - all bound together by restrained, supportive oak (37% new). Combo of wholebunch and destemmed fruit gives crunchy texture to lengthy finish.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93/100)

'Bright and youthful red colour and with wood a little more evident on the nose, this still needs another six months or so to fully integrate. Very fine, ripe, tannins on the palate, these are sweet and typically Pinot in character. There is plenty of fleshy dark fruit on the palate in this 2017 with crisp acidity providing freshness to the long finish. Perhaps not quite as much depth of flavour here but still a very refined Pinot Noir.' - Andy Howard MW, Decanter,